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Losing Lila

(Lila #2)

Sarah Alderson (Goodreads Author)

4.08 · Rating details · 6,683 ratings · 455 reviews

Alex and Lila are on the run, desperately trying to stay one step ahead of the Unit, which is somehow tracking their every move. While Alex is determined to keep Lila safe and her ability secret at any cost, Lila's only thought is of finding a way back to California so she can rescue her brother and mother from the military base where they're being held.

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Aug 22, 2011 Sarah Alderson added it · (Review from the author)

If you need an Alex & Lila fix be sure to download the free x-rated Alex & Lila story from my website and check out my new adult novel Come Back to Me which is just 99p at the moment on Amazon.

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I'm thinking that this is quite scary. There's so much Lila love right now...no pressure or anything to deliver a killer sequel then...

Once I have the official synopsis I will add it to Goodreads straightaway. But let's just say that the sequel involves plenty more action (someone jus ...more

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Oct 09, 2011 Maja (The Nocturnal Library) rated it really liked it

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One can always count on Sarah Alderson to amuse, entertain and accelerate heartbeats. Losing Lila is no different.
In my review of Hunting Lila, I described Alderson’s debut as deliciously shallow, and it was. In comparison, its successor is far more layered and emotionally demanding. There is plenty of action, yes, but we also get to peek underneath and see dilemmas and insecurities, especially Alex’s. Alderson really allowed her characters to fly free, even when they refused to fly in the righ
One can always count on Sarah Alderson to amuse, entertain and accelerate heartbeats. Losing Lila is no different.
In my review of Hunting Lila, I described Alderson’s debut as deliciously shallow, and it was. In comparison, its successor is far more layered and emotionally demanding. There is plenty of action, yes, but we also get to peek underneath and see dilemmas and insecurities, especially Alex’s. Alderson really allowed her characters to fly free, even when they refused to fly in the right direction.

Lila and Alex are on the run, desperate to hide from the Unit and rejoin their friends. People important to them are being held and tortured by Alex’s former employers and they must find a way to rescue them. While they’re running, Lila discovers that her telekinetic power isn’t nearly as limited as it originally seemed. She can move people and even control elements to a degree. She is also steadier, more self-assured and entirely focused on her goals. (Oh, don’t worry, one of those goals IS getting Alex naked at first opportunity.) She‘s come far from the lighthearted girl with a desperate crush we were introduced to at the beginning of Hunting Lila, and maybe, just maybe, this new and improved version has a chance of bringing down her enemies – with a little help from her friends, of course.

Let’s talk about Alex for a bit, shall we? You all know you want to! Finally the man shows some flaws, and I’ll admit it, there were times when I just wanted to smack him upside the head, but a part of me is glad that we finally saw different sides of him too. Before, all those swoon-worthy moments disguised his imperfections and now they surfaced under pressure. It made Alex more real and accessible, not so much a fairy tale prince, but still an exceptional young man. Who is also hot. Did I mention he’s hot? Here’s some brain candy for you guys:

His breath was getting faster, his hands running up my spine, tangling in my hair while my fingers were grasping at his T-shirt even as my mind was one step ahead and lifting it up so I could run my hands over the hard planes of his stomach.

Once again, Alderson’s strength lies in her secondary characters. They are the source of both humor and heartbreak and they are not just cardboard cutouts designed to further complicate the plot. It is clear that she cared about them and really invested a lot of energy into every one of them. I think I’ll miss Suki, Demos and Nate much more than I’ll miss Lila, and I’m keeping my fingers crossed for some sort of spin-off in the near future.

This is supposed to be the last book, but there is room for more if Alderson ever decides to go back to the series. She did say she might write about these characters again at some point, and oh, boy, I really hope she will. But even if she doesn’t, I’m sure her next project will be just as entertaining.

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Jan 29, 2012 Jasprit rated it really liked it

Shelves: ya, read-in-2012, out-2012, romance, paranormal

Losing Lila was a book I’d immediately added to my wish list once I’d devoured Hunting Lila earlier this year. Sarah Alderson had made me go through so much with the first book, and then she left me flabbergasted with two big sucker punches at the end! Alderson sure knows how to toy with your emotions, with teasers for Losing Lila posted on her twitter, a promise of a pov from Alex at the end of Losing Lila and the novella Catching Suki kept me hanging on for more. I honestly couldn’t wait for i ...more

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Sep 20, 2011 Donna {Book Passion For Life} rated it it was amazing

Shelves: ya-paranormal-romance, for-review

"It isn't just your fight, it's our fight. It's not just about revenge...it's about stopping them. I would fight this battle even if it wasn't about your mum. Or about you."

Sarah Alderson has done it yet again, and created another completely remarkable book. Losing Lila is full of pure-awesomeness, unputdownable and one of my favourite reads this year!

After the shocking events in Hunting Lila, Alex and Lila are on the run from the Unit, but it’s not long before the unit is hot on their trails. A "It isn't just your fight, it's our fight. It's not just about revenge...it's about stopping them. I would fight this battle even if it wasn't about your mum. Or about you."

Sarah Alderson has done it yet again, and created another completely remarkable book. Losing Lila is full of pure-awesomeness, unputdownable and one of my favourite reads this year!

After the shocking events in Hunting Lila, Alex and Lila are on the run from the Unit, but it’s not long before the unit is hot on their trails. Alex goes to desperate lengths to keep Lila safe, which leads them to the most dangerous parts of Mexico and joining Demos’s team to take down the Unit. But Lila’s main focus is on her family. She will do anything to keep them safe – even if that means revealing her gifts in front of her enemies – then so be it. But, can Lila do the impossible and defeat her enemy once and for all or will they all become the Unit’s test subjects?

Losing Lila was just as great as its predecessor – if not even better. It's such a page turn that is full of adrenaline packed scenes, exciting and dangerous moments, with fantastic characters. What else could you need from a book? Losing Lila is everything you want from a book and more. But - honestly, I’m not ready to give up this up. I’ve fallen in love with everything about this series, that I cannot help be enthralled by Sarah’s remarkable talent to be able to create such a fascinating story, that I just want more.

I completely adore Lila as a YA heroine. I think she is a great role model and she has so many likable qualities. She really grows as a character during this story, because she finally takes charge of her life and doesn’t just sit back and let everyone protect her. She puts herself in the firing line and actually endangers herself. Her relationships with her family are very special to her, especially the bond she has with her brother and Alex which are very touching to read about. Alex and Lila's relationship is very special and loving that you can't help love these two together.
Now Alex, sigh! I'm lost for words with him! He's such a swoon-worthy character and he's so damn hot, that Lila is really one lucky girl. I literally have to keep reminding myself that "HE'S NOT REAL". Everyone needs a guy like him, he's everything you want from a male lead and I absolutely adore him.
Not only that but the secondary characters are second to none. I found myself really enjoying scenes with Suki and Key because they bring so much humour to the story and also I liked that we got to see Lila's Dad more too.

Overall, Losing Lila is an unforgettable and phenomenal read, and once you read Sarah Alderson's work, you will continue to want more. I cannot wait to read this series over and over again in the near future and I'll keep praying for more books about Lila and Alex. A must read!

A huge thank you to Simon & Schuster UK for giving me the opportunity to review this book and also for the opportunity to meet Sarah too! ...more

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Nov 05, 2011 ♥Rachel♥ rated it really liked it

Okay, I'm just going to be super lazy for my review, and give you my answers to our Vanilla Queens Dream Reads post on The Readers Den. It really just cuts to the chase and gives you what you want to know anyways.

Favorite character and why:
Lila is my favorite, I think because I felt closest to her as the story is told in her POV. She made such strides in character in this story. She was so determined to rescue her family and bring down the bad guys with little concern for her own safety.

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Sep 08, 2011 Rachel (The Rest Is Still Unwritten) rated it really liked it

Shelves: publisher-sent, for-review, i-own, simon-and-schuster-sent

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Read in 2012

Thank you to Simon & Schuster Australia for providing me with a copy of this to read and review!

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Losing Lila by Sarah Alderson is a thrilling sequel that’s never lacking in action, danger and heart tingling romance!

My goodness do I love Sarah Alderson! Quickly becoming on of my favourite authors, there’s yet to be one of her books that I haven’t adored and Losing Lila is no exception. Written superbly, Losing Lila i ...more

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Jul 22, 2014 Didi rated it liked it

Shelves: betrayal, pnr-uf, young-adult, suspense, his-pov, kick-ass-heroine, romance

3.5 STARS

THAT'S IT??

The sequel to Hunting Lila was a little disappointing. Not in any adventure, action or on-the-edge-of-your-seat senses, but more on the why did it end so abruptly sense. It started out with a bang, very exciting and I couldn't put it down. Everything was great, the action, betrayal and secrecy. Things were revealed and I was guessing at points as to what would happen. Bad guys became good and vice versa. Really good stuff.

Breaking into a billion dollar facility and wiping out 3.5 STARS

THAT'S IT??

The sequel to Hunting Lila was a little disappointing. Not in any adventure, action or on-the-edge-of-your-seat senses, but more on the why did it end so abruptly sense. It started out with a bang, very exciting and I couldn't put it down. Everything was great, the action, betrayal and secrecy. Things were revealed and I was guessing at points as to what would happen. Bad guys became good and vice versa. Really good stuff.

Breaking into a billion dollar facility and wiping out another billion dollar defense empire is not an easy thing to do, but it gets done, with little to no glitches. A little unbelievable right? Right, but this is YA and YA tends to gloss over details and specifics. Explanations you demand are not given and you're honestly expected to go with the flow.
There were many instances I was like, " yeah, right!" But there you go, things are simplified and made to fit into a pre-determined box. So really, I shouldn't rant because I know this! Anyways, on with the review. I loved how Lila came into herself and discovered the full gamut of her powers--very, very cool. We're talking X-Men cool, and I love that kind of stuff! So the story although at times highly unrealistic, was extremely entertaining.

And of course we can't forget Alex. He was pivotal in helping the group accomplish what they needed. He was a great guy, but almost not guy-ish enough? He was way too honorable for my tastes, refusing to 'take advantage' of Lila and not sleep with her. PLLEEAASSEE!! Again I know this is YA, so no sex or any of the good stuff, but come on!! The guy is 23! She's turning 18 soon, and they love each other and want to spend eternity with another!! It drove me crazy! I was honestly expecting a closed sex scene or something at least, although it was very subtly implied that they would towards the end, but STILL!!

I thought Jack and Amber may have hit it off, I was getting that subtle vibe again, but it was never explored, made me sad. The ending was very abrupt. I felt cheated out of many things I can't mention or I'll spoil the book, but let me say, HUGE plot threads were ignored. Oh, yes, we were given a quick closure line but it was completely insignificant. It did nothing to answer questions or at least tie off the story well. For that reason alone I had to round down to 3 stars, even though I thought this book was better than the first one which I rounded up to 4 stars.
Anyways, we're given a short story from Alex's pov after the book ends, and while it was supposed to be good and thirst quenching for those Alex lovers out there, it was a little disappointing as well. I expected more on his 'moment' with Lila but ended up getting a condensed version of what I already knew about the unit. Despite all that I really liked this series, even if I wanted a little more clean steam and more attention to detail, but there you have it. ...more

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Oct 31, 2011 Eunice rated it really liked it

Shelves: death-tragedy-suicide, paranormal, ya-romance, favourites, kick-ass-heroines, young-adult, out-2012, damn-gorgeous-males

Who wouldn't love a book when the author goes straight and throw you right away with an action-pack and heart pounding opening? Sarah Alderson sure knows how to capture her audience. Right from the start she had me already really excited and thrilled and I'm very happy to say that she was able to keep it throughout the course of the story. Losing Lila is fantastic sequel with amazing plot, kick-ass characters, thrilling scenes and shocking twists. I absolutely enjoyed it.

Lila. I seriously adore Who wouldn't love a book when the author goes straight and throw you right away with an action-pack and heart pounding opening? Sarah Alderson sure knows how to capture her audience. Right from the start she had me already really excited and thrilled and I'm very happy to say that she was able to keep it throughout the course of the story. Losing Lila is fantastic sequel with amazing plot, kick-ass characters, thrilling scenes and shocking twists. I absolutely enjoyed it.

Lila. I seriously adore this girl even if she could be really so stubborn sometimes. She's impulsive and quite reckless yet I love how she's so willing to take risks for her loved ones and be brave and strong with it. Alex. I understand the insecurities he showed here especially after being the only human in their group who isn't a psy. But Alderson still made his character so purposeful. He became the brain of the group. He was the one who thought of strategies and planned their actions. And clearly, he played an essential part in the group.

Alex and Lila's relationship is, of course, one of my favorite parts in this book. It was sweet, touching and absolutely swoon-worthy. They had fights and misunderstandings but I love how it grew and developed.

The secondary characters are so great. I love how almost all of them made an impression to me especially Nate and Suki! The tandem of this two is just so entertaining and fun. Key too felt like a very warm person, someone who is so easy to talk to and confide with. Also, I think I developed quite a crush on Jack. Haha! And wait, did you notice how thoughtful he'd been to Amber during the last parts? Ooh, I can totally see the two of them together if there would be a third book! :D

And one more thing! Sarah Alderson never fails to impress me with her ability of writing awesome action-packed scenes. I can so vividly imagine it and it was kick-ass. The stunts were amazing and I love how she describe them with such vigor and energy

This is such a outstanding and fantastic book from an excellent and talented author. She'd proven it in Hunting Lila and with Losing Lila she'd given us a lot more reasons why we have to look forward to more of her books. A third book of Lila will absolutely make me really really happy! And I want a lot of Jack, please. Haha! I recommend this. :D

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Aug 10, 2012 Ferdy rated it liked it · review of another edition

2.5 stars - spoilers

Alex and Lila are on the run from the Unit. With Lila's brother and mum in the hands of the Unit, Alex and Lila must work with Demos and the other psy to form a plan to rescue them without falling back into their clutches.

-Nothing much happened in the first 60% of the book, Lila just plodded along with Alex, Demos and co coming up with silly plans to break out Lila's mum and brother from the Unit. It was quite slow and boring, there was a little more action towards the end an ...more

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Dec 18, 2011 Sarah rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, books-i-own-print, read-in-2012, for-review-read, quoted, signed, british-author

It's no secret that I was a massive fan of Hunting Lila (that's a quote from my review on the front cover of Losing Lila after all!) so I had high expectations when I picked up this book. I wasn't worried though and Sarah Alderson not only met them she surpassed them - everything I loved about the first book is multiplied in the sequel. Losing Lila is an action packed read full of adventure, a heroine with kick ass psychic abilities and a sexy hero who puts the steam into steamy. Oh boy is the r It's no secret that I was a massive fan of Hunting Lila (that's a quote from my review on the front cover of Losing Lila after all!) so I had high expectations when I picked up this book. I wasn't worried though and Sarah Alderson not only met them she surpassed them - everything I loved about the first book is multiplied in the sequel. Losing Lila is an action packed read full of adventure, a heroine with kick ass psychic abilities and a sexy hero who puts the steam into steamy. Oh boy is the romance to die for!

After the shock ending of Hunting Lila I couldn't wait to see how things played out in this book. Lila and Alex are on the run from Alex's old unit, their former enemies are now their only allies and they're having trouble staying one step ahead of the military. Lila is terrified for Jack and has no idea what happened to him after his capture, she also knows that her mother is being held prisoner and she is determined to find a way of rescuing them both. But it isn't going to be easy to break into a military base and even if they get inside there is no guarantee that they will make it back out again. Even with the psychic abilities of Demos and his crew there is no way of knowing if Jack and her mother are still alive - unless Lila is prepared to risk discovery by going undercover.

Lila has really come into her own in this book, she proves just how much she is prepared to risk for her family and is brave enough to put her own life in jeopardy to rescue them. She has come a long way towards accepting her abilities and is working hard at learning how to use them to their full potential. Lila is willing to fight for what she wants - her family reunited and a life for herself with Alex. She has come to rely on her new friends which is good because she is going to need their help.

Alex is as gorgeous as ever and their connection just sizzles off the pages - it is completely obvious that they are meant to be together. I just can't get enough of Alex and Lila - they really are a swoon worthy couple! I love the fact that although Alex is super protective of Lila and will do anything to keep her safe he also accepts that she has the right to be involved in the attempt to rescue her family. In fact, she is better equipped to deal with certain situations than he is. It goes against all of his instincts to let her face danger without him by her side but he trusts her to do what needs to be done.

Anyone who enjoyed Hunting Lila will LOVE Losing Lila. The story has a satisfying ending and could be left without a further sequel but I'm really hoping that we haven't seen the last of these characters. There are so many directions that the author could take the series in and if I find out she is writing more I will be first in the queue to buy the next instalment. Whatever she comes up with next Sarah Alderson is on my "must buy immediately" list of authors and while I wait for her next release I'll be singing praises for this series from the rooftops. ...more

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Jun 14, 2014 Marga rated it really liked it

Shelves: young-adult, swoon-worthy-males, mmc-read-books

Well, Losing Lila offered what Hunting Lila lacked. This fast-paced sequel is definitely not experiencing the second-book-syndrome or whatever is it called. :3 The characters became more admirable, the fights somehow more intense and believable.

The plot:

What to expect?

Seriously cute scenes. Hilarious and lovely characters. Predictable betrayal. Shocking twists and revelations. Action-packed adventure.

The characters:

Lila. She became slightly less annoying to me but still... Gaaaah Lila. Worry ab ...more

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Aug 01, 2017 Roobie rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: romance, part-of-series, paranormal, 2017-challenge

⭐3 stars⭐

"We completely need him [Alex]. Who else comes up with the plans?"

"Demos?" Nate answered, looking confused.

Suki frowned at him. "Yes, but he isn't hot, Nate. We've talked about this."

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Oct 31, 2011 Giselle marked it as to-read

It has a cover! :D

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Feb 20, 2015 Tamara rated it it was ok

I hate everything about this book but the actual idea behind the whole gifted abilities. I can't even write a review. All I can say is that Alex is so beyond vulnerable, Jack is a character that's suppose to seem overprotective, but he just seems like a control freak, and Lila is this obnoxious combination of ever BAD thing a character can posses. I have more awful things to say, but I am trying to stay away from spoiling.....

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Jan 06, 2012 Mada rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites

Breathtaking and amazing. I just loved it. I need more Alex, Lila and Jack.
Sarah Alderson is a genius. Hope there will be at least one more book in the series. I'm so obsessed.

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Aug 24, 2011 Jena marked it as to-read

AUGUST 2nd of NEXT yr?!?!?!? *dies* this will not do. I need this MUCH SOONER.

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Aug 23, 2011 ALPHAreader rated it it was amazing

Shelves: wish-list

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. *** Contains spoilers of first book ‘Hunting Lila’ ***

They took her mother.

They shot her brother.

Now they want Lila

But she’s not going down without a fight.

‘Losing Lila’ is the second book in Sarah Alderson’s X-Men meets Heroes ‘Lila’ YA urban fantasy series.

Last year I found a new favourite book in ‘Hunting Lila’ – a book that packed a punch and introduced readers to Lila, who can move objects with her mind.

After a near-miss with her powers in London, Lila fled to sunny California and her ...more

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Aug 23, 2011 Brodie rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, 2012

It's no secret I love Sarah Alderson and her crazy addictive novels, so my expectations were high for Losing Lila... but apparently not high enough, because this book blew me away far more than I was anticipating! Sarah did not waste any time in delivering adrenaline-pumping chase scenes, run-ins with crime lords and SKINNY DIPPING all within the first 50 pages. Given what happened at the end of Hunting Lila, Alex and Lila are on the run from The Unit. They get involved in some crazy shit. They It's no secret I love Sarah Alderson and her crazy addictive novels, so my expectations were high for Losing Lila... but apparently not high enough, because this book blew me away far more than I was anticipating! Sarah did not waste any time in delivering adrenaline-pumping chase scenes, run-ins with crime lords and SKINNY DIPPING all within the first 50 pages. Given what happened at the end of Hunting Lila, Alex and Lila are on the run from The Unit. They get involved in some crazy shit. They then meet up with Demos and the team again and get involved in more crazy shit. And so the cycle goes on until you're about to burst from the epicness of it all. Secondary characters like Jack, Suki, Nate and Key shine just as brightly as Lila and Alex. We get to explore their personalities on a far deeper level, I can't explain how much I grew to love them or how often the likes of Suki and Nate had me giggling!

Despite how much I clearly loved this book, there was one major element that I hated and she goes by the name of Lila Loveday. I adored her in Hunting Lila, we shared a similar goal of wishing to attain the gorgeous boy she loved since childhood. But now that she has him, she goads the reader with her ability to admire Wakeman's naked body, glistening with water under the oh-so-flattering-to-his-marine-issued-abs moonlight; or else feeling his hot and steamy breath in her ear. THEN she has the nerve to recount these memories in her mind, thus taunting poor, mind-invading Suki with what Suki can't have. What. A. B*tch. WORST CHARACTER EVER. ZAP HER WITH A PSY GUN! BZZZZ. *zaps her with a psy gun*

*cough*

Well, alright, maybe that's just my insane jealousy talking. Apart from that small non-issue, I loved Lila so much more this time around. I swear, every single character has been 90% amplified with pure, undiluted AWESOMENESS. Lila really blossoms into one damn badass heroine. She's growing into her abilities and testing her limits with surprising results. She's just as stubborn and independent as ever, and making risky, but admirable sacrifices for the ones she loves. I understood her every decision, her every emotion and not once did she disappoint me. Put simply, this girl ROCKS.

I was aware of every rippled curve in Alex Wakeman's beautiful chest before cracking open this stunning sequel, but clearly this marine is a master at deceit, because either I was hopped up on hormones while reading or Lieutenant Wakeman got a HELL OF A LOT SEXIER. As the ever intelligent (but not the author, they're just so equally awesome they share a name) Sarah pointed out to me while reading, it's likely because he's a more willing participant in the relationship compared to the first book. Which means Alex is doing just as much of the tongue waggling as Lila. Even amongst the non-stop action, there is enough steam rising from the pages to alert your local fire department five blocks away. But unlike your standard air-polluting house fire, this is one steam-fest you're begging to inhale more of.

What I especially loved about Losing Lila is that there is never a lull in the story, it's go go go from beginning to end. There is always a plan in motion or sneaky twist lurking around the corner to constantly keep you wide-eyed and alert. I said it about Hunting Lila, but it bears repeating: this will make an AMAZING movie. The tightly woven plot doesn't even need to be re-written for script, everything leaps off the page in HD visuals, just grab a camera and press shoot. Sarah so effortlessly draws you into Lila's shoes, so you're experiencing every bump, blast and sensual touch along with her.

Losing Lila is EVERYTHING I hope for in a novel: toe-curling romance, high-octane action scenes, shocking twists and laugh-out-loud humour. This is, without question, Sarah Alderson's best work yet. I hope she returns to these characters one day in the future, because I am so not ready to part ways with them. If you've yet to read Hunting Lila, I HIGHLY urge you to run to your nearest bookstore and grab a copy of the sequel. And if you have read it already, regardless of whether you liked it or not, bump Losing Lila to the top of your wishlist because you're in for a delightful surprise. ...more

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Jul 22, 2012 Keertana rated it really liked it

Rating: 3.5

I think this is going to come off as really strange, but I was so skeptical about reading Losing Lila. It wasn’t that I didn’t want to – because I did – it was simply that I was wary of what I would find within its pages. I wasn’t exactly a fan of Lila, or her whirlwind romance with Alex, in the previous novel and I was dreading another bout of this underdeveloped love story, but I needn’t have worried. I liked this story much better than Hunting Lila and fans of the previous ...more

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May 23, 2012 Valeria rated it did not like it

Shelves: meh, i-own, boring, i-have-special-powers, disappointing

1.5 stars

I was going to start by saying 'I really wanted to love this book' but that's a pointless statement to make, nobody wants to waste time reading a book they don't like so I'm going to start by saying this book was a massive disappointment. I loved Hunting Lila, it became one of my favourite books ever so I was really looking forward to this. Maybe my expectations were just too high to be fulfilled but I honestly don't think that's the problem.

Alex and Lila. How is it possible for a 1.5 stars

I was going to start by saying 'I really wanted to love this book' but that's a pointless statement to make, nobody wants to waste time reading a book they don't like so I'm going to start by saying this book was a massive disappointment. I loved Hunting Lila, it became one of my favourite books ever so I was really looking forward to this. Maybe my expectations were just too high to be fulfilled but I honestly don't think that's the problem.

Alex and Lila. How is it possible for a couple to go from hotter than the flames of the Olympic torch to colder than a Russian winter in such a short space of time ? Their relationship in Losing Lila fell horribly flat. There was little, if any, development and it felt as though it would be more suited to an Elementary school playground. Lila still behaved like a little girl with a silly crush, constantly swooning, batting her eyelashes and trailing after him like a lost puppy and Alex was so indifferent for much of this novel that I started to wonder if he just did not care. They predictably had an over dramatic misunderstanding at one point. I'm not sure what that was all about or why it was even in there but Lila's immature behaviour got on my nerves. Instead of wallowing in theatrical angst whilst wondering why dear Alex is upset with her why didn't Lila just go and ask him? I didn't need to read 5 chapters of Lila putting herself down before she grew a brain cell and actually confronted Alex about the problem - which I'm still not sure even existed. And despite the fact that they're practically fully grown adults they didn't do much more than hold hands and kiss, any time it crosses that line Alex would stop it because he's , and I quote, "trying to protect (her) honour". What is that supposed to mean ? Breaking news : teenagers do have sex so I don't know why YA authors make it out to be such a forbidden, don't-even-think-about-going-there, sin. What's so honourable about virginity anyway ? The answer is nothing, so I can't think of why that whole "honour" thing would be an issue, it's more of a reinforcement to my theory that Alex doesn't care.

Plot. Destroying Unit was easy, way to easy. All it took was a flawed, sketchy plan thrown together in 10 minutes and a few people with powers and an entire army was infiltrated and brought down. Yes, it's dues ex machina to the max. Lila's mum was rescued with ease and somehow there was no casualties on either side. *Commence eyeroll*. This all happened in the last 50 pages. The rest of the book was made up of boring conversations and a lot of travelling from point A to point B. There was no new revelations - apart from one I just remembered - and virtually nothing remotely interesting happens expect maybe for Lila discovering new powers but then not using them to do anything cool. Put simply, the plot bored the shit out of me. It's so hard to read a boring book and this one was a whole new level of boring. I was annoyed that after all that time spend breaking Melissa out of Unit she doesn't even make an appearance afterwards and we never know what happened to her during the years she was presumed dead or even what Unit had discovered from her. The ending was just so rushed. Everyone goes on their merry way including Demos who despite apparently being so in love with Lila's mum didn't even stay to say hello to her. There were so many loose ends too. What happened to Richard Stirling ? Is the mafia (yes mafia !) going to come after Lila ? What are they going to do about their powers ? Is Unit officially closed now ? What happened with Sara ? All the unanswered questions make the book feel unfinished. I hate unfinished books, it always feels like I was cheated out of something.

I could go on but the only thing more boring than reading Losing Lila is writing about Losing Lila. I am so immensely disappointed that it turned out this way. I'm sure many people will love this instalment but it just wasn't for me. ...more

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Apr 06, 2012 Ida rated it it was amazing

Shelves: excuse-me-while-i-hyperventilate, drooltastic, its-getting-hot-in-here, girl-powwow-wow, i-cant-even, may-cause-hardcore-fangirling, there-goes-my-ovaries, asdfghjkl, dang-that-cover, love-it-like-theres-no-tomorrow

Lila, Alex and his 12-pack abs (Yes, they exist. And I am so not making this up) are back!

Just when I thought this series could not get any better, comes Losing Lila. This book just went all out with the action, twists, drama and yes..steam.

I felt myself caught by the whirlwind events it generated and traped at the center of it. I really didn't see some of the twists coming. I was sucker punched several times, but I was left asking for more. And more it gave.

AND I. ABSOLUTELY. LOVED. IT.

Lila. I ...more

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Aug 22, 2011 ~Tina~ rated it it was amazing

Shelves: young-adult, read-2012, kobo-own

What A Rush!!!

Ever since I read Sarah Alderson's Hunting Lila I completely fell in love with this world. So I'm thrilled to say that not only did Losing Lila not disappoint, it surpassed all my expectations. Love love loved it!!

Losing Lila starts off eight days after the events at Joshua Tree. Alex and Lila are on the run from the Unit and trying to come to grips with the guilt that they not only left Jack in their hands but that Lila's mom has been alive the entire time. With the help of Demos, ...more

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Dec 18, 2011 Tabatha rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 5-star-books, the-2012-challenge-105-books, favorites, owned, young-adult, romance

EDIT*
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Ok.. After reading [book:Hunting Lila|10188580] in September of last year (I think it was September.. Before I had a Goodread account anyways.. ) I kind of felt like this:

Then, sadly I realized.. I was going to be waiting a looooong time, though at that point, the release date hadn't been set for Losing Lila.

When I finally found out that it was going to be released this year:

I was Overjoyed!

..And then:

I rea ...more

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Aug 09, 2012 Booknut rated it it was amazing

Shelves: can-t-get-enough-of, down-to-earth-stories, books-i-love-dearly, forever-re-read, favorites, ethics-and-society, people-with-powers

Wow. I thought this series couldn't possibly get any better, and I have realised never to make assumptions before reading ever again. This book is the perfect combination of adventure, sci-fi, romance, ya fiction-y goodness and everything else you could possibly want in a novel.

Sarah Alderson is a genius.

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Jan 08, 2012 Mimi Valentine rated it really liked it

Shelves: pure-awesomeness, gorgeous-covers

Ahhhhhhhhhh, why does August have to be so far away????

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Apr 23, 2012 Joanne rated it really liked it

Shelves: ya-urban-fantasy

Originally posted on Once Upon a Bookcase.

I absolutely adored Hunting Lila, the first book in the Lila series, so when Losing Lia arrived on my doorstep, I couldn't contain my excitement! More Lila and Alex! More Suki and Nate! More super exciting edge-of-your-seat action! I'm immensely happy to say Losing Lila doesn't fail to deliver!

Sarah Alderson is some kind of genius as these books seem so real! I said in my review of Hunting Lila that I was constantly put in mind of the American TV show He Originally posted on Once Upon a Bookcase.

I absolutely adored Hunting Lila, the first book in the Lila series, so when Losing Lia arrived on my doorstep, I couldn't contain my excitement! More Lila and Alex! More Suki and Nate! More super exciting edge-of-your-seat action! I'm immensely happy to say Losing Lila doesn't fail to deliver!

Sarah Alderson is some kind of genius as these books seem so real! I said in my review of Hunting Lila that I was constantly put in mind of the American TV show Heroes, and that still stands. When opening Losing Lila, within a matter of pages Alex and Lila are running for their lives through the streets of Mexico City. It's the beginning of the book, there are numerous pages and chapters to go, but Alderson's skill at writing sction scenes and building tension that despite knowing there's a whole book to go, you're already scared for them, urging them to run faster. You know when you're watching a movie and during an action scene your shouting at the TV at/to warn the characters? It's the same feeling reading Losing Lila. I wasn't shouting out loud, but I was definitely thinking, "Run! Come on, come on, run! Oh my god, FASTER!" And it's like that throughout the book, whenever the guys are doing anything dangerous. You're so tense as you read, the book is actually in danger of damage while in you're hands. So tense, you're likely to be emotionally exhausted once you've finished reading. When it comes to action, Losing Lila is quite simply perfection!

Then you have the characters. Lila has grown into a strong and determined young woman. Her time with Demos and the others in Hunting Lila taught her that she's not alone, she's not a freak, and not to be afraid of who she is. The trouble she's in with the Unit, the experiments they're doing on other "psys", and the fact that they have her mum and now her brother too has her seething with a fury that gives her strength to act, and do things the girl we met at the beginning of Hunting Lila would never have even dreamt of doing. Don't get me wrong, she has her doubts and her worries, and isn't always sure what's the right way to go about things, but with everyone else by her side fighting the same battle, she'll do whatever it takes. Her telekinetic ability has grown much stronger, and she's learning more about it everyday, things that are surprising even Demos. Although she wouldn't think it, let alone say it, herself, Lila has become someone not to be messed with.

Oh my god, Alex! Oh, that boy. Can you get a more perfect fictional guy? This guy is just completely swoonworthy! And when Alex and Lila are together, god, they're just on fire! Alderson is a total tease! Whenever things between them start getting hot and heavy, Alex is all responsible and annoying! Plus, it is made clear that at some point between Hunting Lila and Losing Lila, they have had some kind of fun minus clothes! Lila doesn't even bat an eyelid when... ok, I'm going to be mean, and just give you two words. Those words are: Skinny. Dipping. Yes, you heard me! No, I'm not going to say any more! Despite all of this, I would have liked a little more Alex and Lila alone time where they're happy and not worrying about or trying to to get ready for other things. It's not all smooth sailing, and they do end up having some major issues. Oh my god, there were times when I felt like screaming, "LILA! What ARE you doing?! Shut up, shut up, SHUT UP!!" Things get majorly rocky for them. Seriously rocky. Your heart just sinks. It's awful, so terribly sad.

The rest of the crew are back in this book, and they're just as awesome, funny and quirky as they were before! However, Lila didn't get to spend as much time with them as I would have liked. Losing Lila's main focus is to bring down the Unit, so I guess it's understandable that there isn't a lot of hanging out going on, but I do love these characters, I would have liked to have seen a bit more of them.

There are twists! Three major twists! Twists I didn't see coming, and wooow! They were just awesome! But they leave me with questions, buts and what-ifs! However, there are no plans so far for a third book. Losing Lila is amazing, I absolutely loved it, and I want you to be aware of that and know that my next point is just a minor annoyance when measured against all the great things about the book... but it doesn't feel like the end, despite how it finishes. It feels like it's been left open for a third book. There is still things that I want to read about relating to the twists, important things! I was talking to Alderson on Twitter, and as things stand there have been no discussions or any plans for a third Lila book. As amazing as Losing Lila is, if that's the end, I'm a little disappointed. Not everything is tied up enough for me, and the ending feels a little too easy. If there was to be a third book, then I think it the ending of Losing Lila would work really, really well; everyone thinks the situation is ABC, but book 3 comes along, and actually it's XYZ. But just left as it is, it just feels too simple - I can't expand on that without spoiling things though, I'm sorry. Alderson did tell me she has ideas for a third book, but is quite busy with other things at the moment. There's some hope, at least, and I'll keep my fingers crossed for a third book.

Included in Losing Lila is a short story called The Moment which is told from Alex's point of view, and goes over the events at the beginning of Hunting Lila, when he and Jack find out Lila is coming over, the event at the bar where they meet Suki, that we read in Catching Suki, and when Alex sees Lila for the first time in three years. Oooh, it's awesome! I do love that boy! It's a short story, so it's not chapters long, things are condensed a bit, but it's a great insight into Alex's head and allows us to get to know him better. I love him even more after reading it, he is just adorable!

Losing Lila is an incredible follow up to Hunting Lila, and this is not a book to be missed! An exciting, steamy, adrenaline-pumping ride, because of it's intense action and larger than life characters, Losing Lila is a brilliant reminder of why Alderson is one of my favourite authors! ...more

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Mar 05, 2012 Devyani rated it it was amazing

Shelves: i-can-read-you-again-and-again, fictional-infatuation-alert, when-i-scream-epic, the-alex-s-of-my-life, swoon-and-die

It's no surprise that for me , Losing Lila was in every way the most anticipated book of this year along with Quintana of Charyn ,Insurgent and Pandemonium . With anticipation comes tons of expectations ! and when things touch your heart beyond expectations , it just means one thing and that is that you are in love .

I had jumped into Hunting Lila without a thought after reading some rave reviews about it and it didn't fail to blow me away . So if I say that Losing Lila way much much much MUCH be ...more

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Mar 03, 2012 Celine rated it it was amazing

Shelves: for-review

Review originally posted in: http://forget8me8not.blogspot.com.au/...

Cover:
I love this cover even more than the first book! The girl in the cover looks just like how I imagined Lila! I love that the girl is wearing a grey jacket and pants, plus the white shirt and that pose is amazing. It looks as if the girl is running away from something and it captures the feeling of Losing Lila so well!

Story:

Lila and Alex sitting on a tree! K-I-S-S-I-N...

Whoops, please excuse me! I do not mean to sing the 'p ...more

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Aug 23, 2011 Braiden rated it it was amazing

Leave all expectations, thoughts, guesses, assumptions and inklings at the first page of Losing Lila. Just let this sequel to Sarah Alderson’s popular Hunting Lila lead you into the unknown, which is exciting but treacherous as you journey on through. Leave behind everything you had thought about the abilities of the characters – both the inhuman and human. Leave behind absolutely everything… except for the events that had occurred in Hunting Lila and what we had discovered. Maybe you have a goo Leave all expectations, thoughts, guesses, assumptions and inklings at the first page of Losing Lila. Just let this sequel to Sarah Alderson’s popular Hunting Lila lead you into the unknown, which is exciting but treacherous as you journey on through. Leave behind everything you had thought about the abilities of the characters – both the inhuman and human. Leave behind absolutely everything… except for the events that had occurred in Hunting Lila and what we had discovered. Maybe you have a good sense of direction like I do or you do not; either way, you’ll enjoy it. Just hold on tight while Lila brings down The Unit along with Demos, fellow Psys and her loverboy Alex.

Every character in this book changes in ways you do not expect. Sarah Alderson respects each character and develops them all to play a significant part in the shaping of the plot, and consequently its conclusion, be they a Psy or normal human, be they the heroes or the villains. Each character is given room to grieve, room to find strength, and the room to trust one another. Lila is given the power to exercise her own fate, as well as the other Psys; with that, Lila goes into everything head on, and no matter the danger that may present itself she still endures until she has completed what she set out to do – get her brother, rescue her mother, and most of all, bring The Unit down. There’s nothing to dislike about Lila in this sequel. There’s nothing to dislike about any of the characters in Losing Lila, besides those you are made to despise.

Losing Lila was even better than its predecessor. In book one I was introduced to the cast of characters; in book two I was able to understand their personalities and desires, which further enabled me to invest myself in the determination that erupts from Lila’s mind, the influence that Alex exerts onto Lila, the humour flowing from Suki and Nate’s mouths, and everything else that Sarah Alderson’s characters show as you read. The sequence of events in this novel helps the characters to bare all and find some place in your heart to hook themselves.

Looking for a read full of action and romance fully equipped with superpowers and an unforgettable mission? Go no further than Losing Lila – or rather Hunting Lila, then Losing Lila. ...more

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Jun 26, 2012 Amanda rated it did not like it

Shelves: ya-lit, for-review, review-on-the-blog, august-2012-release, simon-and-schuster, paranormal, annoying-main-character, usa, eye-roller, the-worst

Losing Lila is the second book in the Lila series by Sarah Alderson. The story picks up eight days after the events of Hunting Lila. Lila and Alex are on the run after the shootout with The Unit and Lila is struggling with the fact that she left her brother, Jack, when he was severely injured. She and Alex team up with Demos and his band of Psys to take down The Unit and Richard Stirling in the hope of rescuing Jack and their mother.

I only recently read and reviewed Hunting Lila and I didn’t enj

Losing Lila is the second book in the Lila series by Sarah Alderson. The story picks up eight days after the events of Hunting Lila. Lila and Alex are on the run after the shootout with The Unit and Lila is struggling with the fact that she left her brother, Jack, when he was severely injured. She and Alex team up with Demos and his band of Psys to take down The Unit and Richard Stirling in the hope of rescuing Jack and their mother.

I only recently read and reviewed Hunting Lila and I didn’t enjoy it, mostly because I found Lila to be one of the most annoying and immature characters I've ever read about, and I have to admit that while I hoped I would enjoy the sequel more, it still wasn’t enough to make me a fan of this series.

I will agree with fellow reviewers that Lila isn’t as focused on Alex this time around, she’s not as obsessed because she has him now but I still felt like she was unable to function without him, apart from one scene where she attempts a mini rescue mission on her own. She’s been using her Psy powers and practising so she has better control which was impressive but the moment she returns to Alex all she cares about is the fact that he’s angry with her because they're having a dramarama moment. Props go to Suki for calling Lila out on how stupid she was being.

The opening of the book was action-packed and I have to agree with Michelle from Novels on the Run in that it felt like I was reading about a scene from an action movie. I appreciated the opening and felt like the plot was going to move along quickly but by halfway through I was bored, there was so much back and forth and lots of conversations but not a lot going on until finally at the end there’s more action and a resolution.
Again I found there were excessive descriptions of every movement and facial expression made by the cast of characters and many of these movements became too repetitive, I’m talking lots of chewing of lips and grinding of teeth.

While there were some improvements, this was a book that I found a chore to read. But don’t let me put you off - if you’re a fan of paranormal YA with a heavy romance element then check it out because it might just be the book for you.

Thank you to the lovely people at Simon & Schuster for my review copy. ...more

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Sarah Alderson

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Having spent most of her life in London, Sarah quit her job in the non profit sector in 2009 and took off on a round the world trip with her husband and princess-obsessed daughter on a mission to find a new place to call home. After several months in India, Singapore, Australia and the US, they settled in Bali where they lived for five years.

She finished her first novel, Hunting Lila (winner of th ...more