Sins of the Son (Grigori Legacy, #2) by Linda Poitevin

May 14, 2012 Susana rated it liked it

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After reading the first book in this series "Sins of the angels" i had really high expectations regarding this book. Who were partially met.
This book sounded more and more, like a thriller with angels, archangels, and company, than an urban fantasy book. I didn't like the fact that secondary characters took a great piece of the narration. I wanted to hear about Alex and Aramael. Not about a snarky shrink. It was like Alex as a character wasn't strong enough to take the brunt of the story.
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Sep 24, 2011 Stella rated it it was amazing

Shelves: urban-fantasy, 2012, for-review

I LOVED Sins of the Angels, the 1st book in Linda Poitevin's phenomenal urban fantasy series, it was one of my reading revelations of 2011 and Linda Poitevin's Grigori Legacy series rocketed to my favourite UF series list right next to Kelley Armstrong's Women of the Otherworld series, and ever since then I have been counting the days 'till the release of Book #2 Sins of the Son. I'm just telling you all this so you can see with what huge expectations I was looking forward to Sins of the Son an ...more

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Oct 22, 2011 Catherine rated it liked it

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I think it’s important to mention upfront that this book does not stand on its own very well. Obviously this didn’t bother me since I read the first book, too, but I don’t think a new reader should jump into this series here. It ties heavily into the last book and unfamiliar readers will find themselves quite confused. The past events, previous character relationships, and the trauma that Alex still suffers from are treated as a given, only lightly explained. I enjoyed this, since it was enough I think it’s important to mention upfront that this book does not stand on its own very well. Obviously this didn’t bother me since I read the first book, too, but I don’t think a new reader should jump into this series here. It ties heavily into the last book and unfamiliar readers will find themselves quite confused. The past events, previous character relationships, and the trauma that Alex still suffers from are treated as a given, only lightly explained. I enjoyed this, since it was enough to brush me up but not enough to bore me with repetitive infodumps, but it’s probably not helpful for a new reader. So, consider yourself warned. :)

Usually I do not enjoy a multitude of POV’s because I don’t like taking that much time away from the main character’s narrative—This was actually a complaint of mine in the first book—but I found that the author used it pretty well here. I did occasionally become impatient to see the individual story threads combined, but that had more to do with my desire to see Aramael and Alex reunited than an actual dislike for reading those sections. We were introduced to a whole new cast of side characters since Alex was taken out of her native residence. Some I liked, some grated on me. *cough*Liz*cough* Even though I didn’t like all of the side characters, I liked that the author showed the humans’ reaction to discovering the events going on behind the scenes. It’s a pretty unbelievable thing, so seeing someone refuse to believe made it seem more realistic.

Although I did enjoy a good chunk of the book, mostly the overall arc and the complicated tangle of layers that kept cropping up, I have to be honest and say that I finished this book feeling rather bitter. A large draw (for me) of the first book was the intense connection between Aramael and Alex. The romance was a light background feature, but it was enough since the author wrote the tension between them so well. We ended the book on a cliffhanger of sorts regarding their relationship, so I was very eager to finally see them reunited. Unfortunately, the way things unfolded left me very unhappy. I had some uncomfortable moments when Alex would make throwaway comments indicating that she was somehow relieved to find herself untangled from her soulmate, but I just thought I was reading things wrong. And when a love triangle started to crop up, I comforted myself with the knowledge that Alex wasn’t willing to reciprocate the interest. How nice that I managed to lie to myself for the entire book, huh? I will say that I do not appreciate bait and switch romances (even in a UF) and leave it at that.

I felt that the end spiraled a bit out of control. An event that should have been very traumatic for Alex (in my opinion) was dealt with in an extremely short amount of time and it felt like it wasn’t given the weight that it needed. I know that Alex tends to live in denial, but that really didn’t excuse the lack of attention given to it. And then to have the whole situation become even more weird and complicated (and plain icky)? It just didn’t work for me. I think I would have needed more time and attention paid to it for it to feel more natural. I felt a distinct lack of cohesion in a lot of the events and POV’s toward the end. It didn’t seem to flow very well and it made reading it feel a little erratic.

The interesting worldbuilding continues to draw me in and remains a favorite part of the series for me. Nothing is resolved with the Lucifer plotline when the book ends, but some interesting new developments do pop up. Although I like the way the author has set up the world and the demon/angel factions, I’m finding it harder and harder to care for the “good” guys. They’re not doing a lot to win my admiration. I’m not sure what to expect from the next book, but hopefully we’ll see a final resolution on the Lucifer/One thing.

Favorite Quote:

”For what it’s worth, you’re right,” Mika’el said. “You’re not a murderer. I’m sorry you must become one.”

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Sep 16, 2018 Keikii Eats Books rated it really liked it

69 points/100 (3 stars/5)
Warning: themes of rape

Seth has been found across the country, with no memory of who or what he is. Women are turning up pregnant and giving birth within weeks everywhere. There are many plans to halt Armageddon in place. Yet Alexandra Jarvis doesn't want to kill anyone to do it.

What a cruel book. There was nothing kind in this at all. At the beginning, I felt sad and out of sorts. I was worried because of the ending of Sins of the Angels. Now, after finishing Sins of t 69 points/100 (3 ¾ stars/5)
Warning: themes of rape

Seth has been found across the country, with no memory of who or what he is. Women are turning up pregnant and giving birth within weeks everywhere. There are many plans to halt Armageddon in place. Yet Alexandra Jarvis doesn't want to kill anyone to do it.

What a cruel book. There was nothing kind in this at all. At the beginning, I felt sad and out of sorts. I was worried because of the ending of Sins of the Angels. Now, after finishing Sins of the Son, I feel no hope at all. I hated everything about this book, not because it was bad. No, I hated it because it was so mean, it left me with no hope. Everything that happened ended up being cruel.

We find out in this book that Lucifer's game plan has changed. Hundreds of women, over a thousand, have been raped by fallen angels. The fetus grows at a phenomenal rate, and by the end of the third week it is ready to be born. No woman survives childbirth. This is horrifying. It also signals a change. This cannot be kept secret. It is happening all over the world. It is so unbelievably different from the norm that even the most dense wouldn't be able to explain it. The world is changing from this moment on.

The idea of love has been mangled beyond recognition in Sins of the Son. There was a soulmate bond, and now there isn't. Sort of. Then there is Seth's love to Alex. It is a love so shallow I didn't take it seriously at first. It is based off of a few looks and a few sentences spoken together (which, granted, is the same as Aramael's love, but at least they had the bond in place). It is so shallow, yet Seth is willing to give up the entire world to make it happen. And others are telling Alex to go with it, to save the world. This is insane. This is utterly insane. I really was liking Alex and Aramael, and now enters Seth with this ridiculous obsession.

I didn't pick up on this yesterday when reading Sins of the Angels. I don't know how. I didn't realise that The One and Lucifer were an item. This causes no small amount of grief throughout the book. Everything boils down to this old relationship, and the fact that Lucifer doesn't like humans. I thought adding The One into the series was a good move in book one. This time around, it feels more like the author is just angry at religion and is taking it out on the characters in the book.

The whole point of Sins of the Son is to prevent the Apocalypse/Armageddon, whichever you want to call it. Both get used this book. Over the course of the book, there are about five different plans to do this. Mostly involving killing Seth. It is a bit over the top. And kind of confusing. It seems to change at the drop of a hat in really odd ways. I'm not really down with this whole situation.

I liked reading this, but it sucked out all my hope. I don't even know how we can go from here. As much as I liked the first book, I was left sort of disappointed in this as well. I expected a lot out of this.

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Aug 30, 2011 Julie rated it really liked it

Shelves: read-in-2012

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How. On. Earth. Do. I. Figure. Out. Where. To. Begin. With. This. Review? Words like ZOMG and O-o and O-O and Ho-ly Sh*t come to mind that that hardly paints a professional picture.

Why don’t we start with the easiest part. I will tell you that Sins of the Son is the second book in Linda Poitevin’s Grigori Legacy series.

There you go. The easy part is now over. Now let me try to tell you about the story.

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Apr 05, 2012 Stephanie G rated it really liked it

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Homicide Detective, Alex, sees a found person’s picture, and recognizes him as Seth Benjamin. Knowing that he is walking the earth without his memories means that Armageddon might not be far behind. With this knowledge she leaves to go find him, and very soon finds herself having to protect him while he makes a choice that may save or destroy mankind.

This is the second novel in the series. I didn’t read the first one. It did a fair job of telling the reader what happened in the first book, but I Homicide Detective, Alex, sees a found person’s picture, and recognizes him as Seth Benjamin. Knowing that he is walking the earth without his memories means that Armageddon might not be far behind. With this knowledge she leaves to go find him, and very soon finds herself having to protect him while he makes a choice that may save or destroy mankind.

This is the second novel in the series. I didn’t read the first one. It did a fair job of telling the reader what happened in the first book, but I still feel like I am missing a few things. Alex travels to Vancouver to help Seth. He has to make a decision that will affect Heaven, Hell and Earth. While this is going on the book also cuts to several angels, God (or ‘One’) and Lucifer. There are strange things going on in the world, and Hell maybe behind most of it. Heaven is trying to figure out how to keep the peace, and another character, Alex’s soulmate is caught in the crossfire. There is a lot going on at once. It is not so complicated that it is hard to keep up with. It is page flipping fun. The main story plot follows Alex and every time something exciting happens we are cut to other characters. A lot of times I wanted to skip over these cut scenes, and get on with whatever happened to Alex, but that was only if the cut scenes involved the two human characters who were a little dull for my taste. On the other hand if it cut to ‘the One,’ angels, or Lucifer, (which it often did) I was glued to the pages.

There are a ton of characters mixed into this story. When Alex goes to meet Seth she meets a psychiatrist and another detective who end up helping her along the way. These two are not the most interesting. There are a handful of angels who are the most interesting. Among them is Archangel Michael whose cut scenes are by far my favorite. The POV stays in third person centering on one character or another which fits very well, and keeps up with the action. There are some romantic tie-ends, but not a lot of sex scenes going on in these pages. The one it has is not so steamy, but more jaw dropping as it leads up to the story arch.

I don’t usually like God vs. Devil stories, but this one is addicting. Poitevin did an excellent job of setting up the world of angels and demons. Though we don’t get a close look at Lucifer’s world, we do get a close look at Heaven and a handful of the angels. There is not a heaping amount of detail that is packed in, but there doesn’t need to be. The story moves along at such a pace that it feels very natural to the story. I think the author took subject matter I usually don’t enjoy reading about (God vs. Devil) and turned it into something I quickly found it hard to look away from. The approaching end of the world is not a lost concept many novels today, especially Urban Fantasy heroes who have been fighting the forces of darkness to save humanity since urban fantasy has been around. The story isn’t original because the ‘end,’ is what they are trying to stop, but the myths in this did feel original.

Sins of the Son started out a little slow, but fifty pages in it starts to pick up the pace. The pace never slows down after that. It is a page turner that had me staying up well past my bed time. The only thing that bothered me is actually how fast everything flew by. I feel like there are some important scenes that are a little glossed over. I would have preferred seeing more scenes between Alex and Seth before everything explodes. Although I believe in his trust, and attraction for her, I never really believed it in Alex. Regardless it made me drop my jaw, and ignore important things (like food and sleep) to keep on reading it.

I have discovered a difference in Urban Fantasy books lately. Some are much darker than others. This one is pretty dark. You won’t find funny jokes or cute angst. This is a serious world were things have started to go wrong fast. It is detailed enough to be believable, and it is a very gripping fast paced story. Those who like a darker Urban Fantasy will eat this up. I did, and I look forward to going back and reading the first book in the series.
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Jun 18, 2015 Jennifer (BTH Reviews) rated it really liked it

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4.5 stars

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Sins of the Son begins where Sins of the Angels left off. Yet, it’s very easy for a reader who hasn’t read the first book to jump in and understand what is happening. Alex is trying to adjust to life without Aramael and cope with all the things she knows but cannot share with anyone other than her sister Jen, although neither of them wish to speak of it.

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Mar 20, 2012 Rich Weatherly rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Dark Urban Fantasy

Available March 27, 2012

A detective with a secret.
An exiled angel turned assassin.
And a world with little chance of redemption…

Available March 27, 2012

This gripping sequel to Sins of the Angels will keep you spellbound. As you read the book description below, you will recognize the characters if you read Sins of the Angels. In Sins of the Son the stakes are raised and the fate of humankind is in jeopardy.
Book Description for Sins of the Son

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Aug 29, 2011 Carmel (Rabid Reads) rated it really liked it

Reviewed by: Rabid Reads

Linda Poitevin does a wonderful job of setting the tone in Sins of the Son. There’s a prevalent sense of impending doom throughout the novel and every decision has the potential to change life on Earth forever; very apocalypse-worthy. The characters are larger than life and really come across as “other” (i.e. angels, fallen, the One). The only downside of this book for me was that the focus shifts from Sins of the Angels’ police procedural storyline to a more angelic one. Reviewed by: Rabid Reads

Linda Poitevin does a wonderful job of setting the tone in Sins of the Son. There’s a prevalent sense of impending doom throughout the novel and every decision has the potential to change life on Earth forever; very apocalypse-worthy. The characters are larger than life and really come across as “other” (i.e. angels, fallen, the One). The only downside of this book for me was that the focus shifts from Sins of the Angels’ police procedural storyline to a more angelic one. Overall, I enjoyed my second foray into the Grigori Legacy but just not quite as much as my first visit.

Writing a book that revolves around heaven and hell can be tricky. It’s hard to achieve the right balance between not being overly preachy and not coming across as too mundane either. Here, Linda hits her target dead center by maintaining a harmonized storyline while still staying true to her original plot. I can only imagine the number of edits that Sins of the Son underwent in order to accomplish this! Book 2 also picks up right where the last one left off which was a huge relief considering the way that the first installment concluded. Authors and their pesky cliffhanger endings!

I loved Poitevin’s portrayal of God, a.k.a. the One. The Creator plays a much larger role in this novel and I really enjoyed her character and her crypticness. I would never expect to get a straight answer from Heaven and that’s definitely true in this tale. The One pulls out all of the stops in hopes of saving her mortal children including yanking the archangel Michael out of retirement. Many shocking truths are revealed about the eternal battle between Heaven and Hell, as well as the Creator’s relationship with Lucifer. *dum dum dum*

As I mentioned in my introduction, I felt the lack of the police procedural type plot that was prevalent in Sins of the Angels. There’s no crime to solve this time around; instead Alex is running all over Vancouver chasing after Seth, attempting to jog his memory and then finally, trying to convince him to save the human race. There’s also next to no romance related intrigue. Benjamin is a blank slate and Aramael is back to being his normal assholish self. I realize that this isn’t a love story but a bit of romance would have helped to break-up an otherwise heavier plot in my opinion. The omission of a police investigation and of a love interest just made this book too much about Heaven and not enough about humans for my tastes. Needless to say, angels are not my favorite preternaturals.

The stakes are higher than ever in Sins of the Son; failure is not an option. Be prepared to have your world turned upside down. Again! Will the apocalypse be averted?

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Jan 01, 2014 Kylee rated it really liked it

The second book in the series picks up soon after the events of Sins of the Angels – so soon, in fact, that Alex is still on desk duty recovering. While this is happening, Seth is conspiring with Mittron to live out a mortal life so that he can be with the unknowing Alex. Something goes wrong in the process and Seth is sent to Earth, an adult angel still with all the powers of Heaven, but with no memory of how to wield them properly. After this revelation, Mittron has finally overstepped his bou The second book in the series picks up soon after the events of Sins of the Angels – so soon, in fact, that Alex is still on desk duty recovering. While this is happening, Seth is conspiring with Mittron to live out a mortal life so that he can be with the unknowing Alex. Something goes wrong in the process and Seth is sent to Earth, an adult angel still with all the powers of Heaven, but with no memory of how to wield them properly. After this revelation, Mittron has finally overstepped his boundaries and is punished for his actions in the first book – something I was begging to see.

The catch to all of this is something Seth warned Alex about in the last book. He is the contingency plan and memory or no, he is the one who is supposed to choose for or against humanity. The Archangel, Mika’el, restores some of Aramael’s lost powers and sends him on a quest to end Seth’s life before he can make the wrong choice – putting Aramael at odds with the soulmate he was forced to give up. Sins of the Son is more straight forward urban fantasy, with the world-building out of the way, we’re allowed to meet and explore deeper into the characters this time around.

I really enjoyed getting a look into Lucifer and The One in this book, their muddled motivations and what drives them make the choices that they ultimately make. I’m not a huge fan of Seth – I’m sorry! It’s the pony tail! …And the way he may or may not have consulted Alex’s actual feelings at all before making a huge decision that really left her no choice, lest she be the reason another angel falls with the bonus destruction of all of humanity this time around. But the ending of this book leaves my little shipper heart less than sure about Alex and Aramael’s future, as he once again renounces her for ‘the greater good.’ What can I say, I’m a sucker for a good, brooding anti-hero.

But I will caution readers who are looking for another police procedural type book. Sins of the Son brings in an awesome new character, Hugh Henderson, who works for the Sex Crimes division in Toronto, and Lucifer is building an army of Nephilim. To get these babies, angels must mate with human beings and it gets a bit hard to stomach at times – but don’t let that deter you! ...more

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Jul 14, 2013 Wyrdness rated it it was ok

Shelves: pnr-urban-fantasy

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Considering how much I enjoyed the first book I'm really rather let down by this one. Don't get me wrong, the writing was good and whilst the whole "averting armageddon" plot thing may be as old as the hills by now it was still pretty entertaining.

Most of my dislike stems from the surprise appearance of Yet Another Love Triangle and how the fate of the entire human race pretty much depends on who wins this tug of war over the affection of a woman both men barely know. For most of the book I was ...more

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Feb 08, 2017 Royal_kiss rated it really liked it

Shelves: angels, action

The novel is-was what I wanted to read for a long time. It fits everything I waited and wanted in a read.
It has nice turn of events, however, the book doesn't involve the reader in its world as I haven't felt one with the characters. It does, but not as much as I expected. It lacks in "feeling" department.
I had high expectation in romantic stuff. And I was so in love with Aramael. Too bad...

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Nov 03, 2011 Mike Mullin rated it it was amazing

I picked this book up last night for a little bedtime reading, got sucked in, and wound up finishing after midnight. So I was tired for my three school visits today. Damn you, Poitevin! Seriously, it's that good. Even more engrossing than her debut, Sins of the Angels.

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Apr 10, 2012 Dark Faerie Tales rated it really liked it

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Quick & Dirty: Take care, for the war between Heaven and Hell is upon us.

Opening Sentence: “Do we have an agreement?” the One asked.

The Review:

The second installment in the Grigori Legacy urban fantasy series is completely crazy. Betrayal–in Heaven of all places, rape by fallen angels, suicides, the shortest pregnancies I have ever seen (though I think that part would be awesome… much better than all those months), though the maternal death rate is a rath ...more

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Jan 13, 2012 Sophia rated it really liked it

Shelves: pnr-uf, review-requests

This second book in the Grigori Legacy series is a very hard one for me to review. I loved certain aspects of it and yet others irritated me. Thankfully these weren't issues of poor writing, weak plot or under-developed characters so it didn't affect me not finishing the story or not liking the series.

The sequel picks up right after the events of book one (which means they must be read in order). The devastating events at the end of book one with Aramael losing his wings, powers and his place in This second book in the Grigori Legacy series is a very hard one for me to review. I loved certain aspects of it and yet others irritated me. Thankfully these weren't issues of poor writing, weak plot or under-developed characters so it didn't affect me not finishing the story or not liking the series.

The sequel picks up right after the events of book one (which means they must be read in order). The devastating events at the end of book one with Aramael losing his wings, powers and his place in the heavens as an angel along with being with his mate Alex because of the treachery of Mittron and his protection of Alex by killing his own brother still had me reeling. Near the beginning of the story and throughout, he is at the mercy of the fallen angels who attack and brutalize him, he is approached by an angel from heaven to do the unthinkable- kill another from heaven who is a friend of sorts, and finally he is forced to sacrifice a chance at what he has with Alex yet again.
This plotline is actually one of my points of irritation.

I hated the depth of this punishment for Aramael. A) Mittron was the traitor not Aramael B) Aramael did not purposely keep his matehood and it irks that he seems to be punished for having it and acting on it C) The angel he killed was slaughtering others, bringing attention to their race and was fallen so he did the world and heavenly realms a favor. And in this segment of the series it appears that Aramael will continue to be the sacrificial lamb for others plotting and to clean up their mistakes while still being bereft of all he cares about.

The Aramael plot thread is only one of several. The story has three main plot threads: what is going on in the heavenly realm, what is going on amongst those dwelling on earth and the conniving of the banished fallen in their realm.

In the heavens, there is discovery and punishment of Mittron's ongoing poor decisions early on (finally-though I don't think we have seen the last of him) who is banished, the decisions of The One (story's version of God) that set things into action with far reaching consequences, and then the plottings of a few archangels and the Highest figure to salvage a potential disaster of apocalyptic proportions. The character and actions of the One was my second source of irritation.

Granted, my religious background might play a factor here just a bit because my take on God as the Creator of the universe and an all-powerful being (which this book also advocates). Even though it is voiced in the book that The One is the most powerful, the part where this story strayed from my expectation was that besides powerful, she was not also the most brilliant being. The One seemed to really think through her emotions and her feeble 'hope my created beings will do what's right though there is empirical evidence to the contrary so I won't stop what they're building up to do'. She seemed to always be in a constant weak state of regret or out of the loop, but then she would lash out with reactionary half-baked decisions. I am definitely of the opinion that she was too quick to deep six her own son and still treats her loyal followers as less than those who do have evil designs. When it came to passages in the book with her in it, I had to grit my teeth and avoid tossing the book. I can only hope that because this is part of a series with a long reaching story arc that I am going to be pleasantly surprised to discover that she had her reasons for appearing in this light and will come out of it all a very canny being that justifies her title and her angel's loyalty.

This book does seem to revolve around Seth who we are introduced to in book one as an enigmatic character along with the shocker that he is The One's son. He is also the son of Lucifer. He is heaven's contingency plan which means that the fate of humanity will ultimately be his. Seth has other ideas. He doesn't wish to be heaven's contingency plan so he has Mittron alter the plan a bit from the agreement that his parents drew up for him. Instead of going to earth as a baby to grow up there and then ultimately make a decision whether humanity is worth redemption. He determines to go to earth as a human adult so he can be with Alex. Mittron, the ex-Highest angel before he is banished, messed up and Seth goes to earth as an adult alright, but he goes as a blank slate. He remembers nothing even basic things like language, but still retains all his heavenly powers. Fear that he will act against them and do harm with his powers has heaven determined to take him out using the disgraced Aramael as the tool. Hell is watching this new development to use it as an opportunity while continuing with their plotting for human downfall by bringing back the Nephilim (half-human half-angelic) race who will be brought up to destroy the humans.

Now back on earth an unlooked-for development by both heaven and hell occurs. Alexandra Jarvis learns of Seth and, though she is in the dark to most the plotting around her in the beginning, works to do what she can to help and protect Seth. Her lot in life is almost as sad as Aramael's. I was so impressed with her. The author did a great job of writing both a strong character, but one that is vulnerable and growing. Alex must work around the suspicious psychologist and cop who are working on Seth's 'John Doe' case, she must determine what happened and what to do about Seth, and she must make some big decisions that will affect the course of the future. Her spunky and tenacious personality challenge both an archangel and Lucifer himself at certain points in the story.

I seemed to have overused the word 'plot', but that is the underlying theme of this segment of the series. Everyone is plotting around Aramael, Seth and Alex wanting to destroy them or use them as tools in turn. I do love the scenes involving Alex and found the tension between her, Seth and Aramael good. I have to say that I'm holding out for a different solution to what appears to be Alex's relationship decision. I suppose that is because I'm not completely sold on her feelings right now.

I'm sorry to appear vague in this review, but a great deal happens and I really don't want to spoil it for other readers.

I continue to recommend this story for those who enjoy Urban Fantasy, but I would caution the Paranormal Romance readers because there is little romance and much of the story is acting as a set up for what is to come. I'm looking forward to the next installment. ...more

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Mar 16, 2012 Marcela (BookaholicCat) rated it really liked it · review of another edition

4 Stars!

Sins of the Son is the second book in the Grigori Legacy series by Linda Poitevin.

Sins of the Son takes place couple of days after the events in Sins of the Angels, first book in this series. Detective Alexandra Jarvis is trying to pick up the pieces after what happened with Aramael, Seth and Caim. Alex is on desk-duty and force to see a psychiatrist. But how can she talk to a professional and really tell him what happened? Talking about what really happened and mentioning Angels, Falle ...more

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May 18, 2017 Jacqueline rated it liked it

Shelves: 2017, paranormal-urban-fantasy, series, canadian

Extra 1/4 because it was set in Vancouver! Yay!

The really long POV-jumping setup at the beginning nearly drove me nuts but after things were finally set up, I quite enjoyed it.

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Feb 06, 2012 Gemma rated it it was amazing

Shelves: urban-fantasy, bcc-reviewed, 5-star-reads

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**Contains spoilers – read at your own risk**

So the second book in this new Urban Fantasy series is now upon us and while many authors end up falling at the hurdle that is known as “Second Book Syndrome”, I can safely say… Linda Poitevin is NOT one of those authors!

After a rocky start with Sins of the Angels, the second book is a slicker, tighter and a much more satisfying read. The plot moves along at a fast pace and you don’t realise how much you have read ...more

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Mar 04, 2012 Barb Lie rated it really liked it

Sins of the Son by Linda Poitevin is the second book in the Grigori Legacy series. For those of you who have not read the first book in this series..Sins of the Angels, here is a brief description of what it is about.

Alex Jarvis, is our heroine, a detective, who became involved in a serial killer case, but not the normal kind. Alex works along side her new partner to solve the case, but along the way she discovers her partner is a power Angel, and he is her soulmate. The Grigori Legacy is a cro Sins of the Son by Linda Poitevin is the second book in the Grigori Legacy series. For those of you who have not read the first book in this series..Sins of the Angels, here is a brief description of what it is about.

Alex Jarvis, is our heroine, a detective, who became involved in a serial killer case, but not the normal kind. Alex works along side her new partner to solve the case, but along the way she discovers her partner is a power Angel, and he is her soulmate. The Grigori Legacy is a cross of Urban Fantasy & Paranormal, with the main premise behind the story, revolving around Heaven, Hell and Earth. There are Angels, Demons, Archangels, Fallen Angels, Lucifer and the One. You ask what is Grigori? Here is an explanation direct from Poitiven’s website:

Who were the Grigori?
The Grigori were another choir of angels that were dispatched to Earth to observe humans. Unfortunately, they did rather more than that, sharing forbidden knowledge with us and mating with human women, resulting in them being cast from heaven – or falling. The children of the angel/human relationship were the Nephilim – a race of giants. Some sources blame the Nephilim for the flood of Noah’s ark.

Alex, who is human, discovers she is a descendant from a Nephilim, which makes her a bit different then most humans, and not popular with the Angels. She is thrown into the middle of a possible war between Heaven and Hell, and Amageddon. Alex is aware that all of humanity will be lost, if Lucifer and the Fallen Angels have their way. Her budding romance with Arameal, the power Angel, who was her partner, sent from Heaven to protect her from the Fallen Angel, was left open ended, as their possible relationship was taboo. The serial killer case was resolved, and the story ended with Alex knowing that she would never see him again. I enjoyed Sins of the Angels, but I found Sins of the Son to be so much better, a thriller all the way.

Sins of the Son picks up about a month afterwards. This is a great story, with unbelievable action, suspense, twists, and a world which Poitiven has so ably created. Though the premise is about Heaven and Hell, it is not really a religious story. It is a dark look at how the war from above comes to create havoc in the human world, and the plan by Lucivar and his Fallen Angels to destroy humanity.

Alex Jarvis is once again in the middle as the story begins. She sees Seth Benjamin’s picture on a police bulletin, as someone who has amnesia. Alex knows that something went wrong, as when we last saw Seth in Sins of the Angels, when he helped save Alex’s life, he was supposed to go back and help Heaven stop Armageddon. So Alex, feeling an obligation, since Seth saved her life, travels to Vancouver to help him, and find out what went wrong.

Alex tries to help Seth, with his memory loss, and has to also protect him from those inquiring about who he is. She learns that Seth is the focus of an agreement between the One and Lucifer, as he must choose between good or evil to decide the fate of humanity. But things went wrong, when Seth transitioned himself to return to Alex and become human. Bringing both sides to fight for Seth, with Alex in the middle, and her determination to stop this war.

We meet a few excellent new characters in this book, such as Archangel Michael, Detective Hugh, and Doctor Riley, and Arameal returns. But this book belongs to Alex, and her fight to save Seth. I have to say, that I liked Arameal in the first book, but I really started to like Seth the, and in this book I loved him. He turned out to be a strong, yet fun character, and his love for Alex was great, as he was willing to give everything up for her. This says a lot for someone who is the Appointed (the son of the One & Lucifer).

It was a thrilling finish, with a lot of excitement, and twists, as I could not put this book down. Wheras, there was some conclusions to this story, so much is left open, and there has to be a continuation as the war between Heaven & Hell, and Humanity is very much open. Linda Poitevin has created a great second book, and a wonderful different storyline. I can’t wait for the next book. A definite must read.

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Apr 03, 2012 Beth Dawkins rated it really liked it

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Homicide Detective, Alex, sees a found person’s picture, and recognizes him as Seth Benjamin. Knowing that he is walking the earth without his memories means that Armageddon might not be far behind. With this knowledge she leaves to go find him, and very soon finds herself having to protect him while he makes a choice that may save or destroy mankind.

This is the second novel in the series. I didn’t read the first one. It did a fair job of telling the reader what happened in the first book, but I Homicide Detective, Alex, sees a found person’s picture, and recognizes him as Seth Benjamin. Knowing that he is walking the earth without his memories means that Armageddon might not be far behind. With this knowledge she leaves to go find him, and very soon finds herself having to protect him while he makes a choice that may save or destroy mankind.

This is the second novel in the series. I didn’t read the first one. It did a fair job of telling the reader what happened in the first book, but I still feel like I am missing a few things. Alex travels to Vancouver to help Seth. He has to make a decision that will affect Heaven, Hell and Earth. While this is going on the book also cuts to several angels, God (or ‘One’) and Lucifer. There are strange things going on in the world, and Hell maybe behind most of it. Heaven is trying to figure out how to keep the peace, and another character, Alex’s soulmate is caught in the crossfire. There is a lot going on at once. It is not so complicated that it is hard to keep up with. It is page flipping fun. The main story plot follows Alex and every time something exciting happens we are cut to other characters. A lot of times I wanted to skip over these cut scenes, and get on with whatever happened to Alex, but that was only if the cut scenes involved the two human characters who were a little dull for my taste. On the other hand if it cut to ‘the One,’ angels, or Lucifer, (which it often did) I was glued to the pages.

There are a ton of characters mixed into this story. When Alex goes to meet Seth she meets a psychiatrist and another detective who end up helping her along the way. These two are not the most interesting. There are a handful of angels who are the most interesting. Among them is Archangel Michael whose cut scenes are by far my favorite. The POV stays in third person centering on one character or another which fits very well, and keeps up with the action. There are some romantic tie-ends, but not a lot of sex scenes going on in these pages. The one it has is not so steamy, but more jaw dropping as it leads up to the story arch.

I don’t usually like God vs. Devil stories, but this one is addicting. Poitevin did an excellent job of setting up the world of angels and demons. Though we don’t get a close look at Lucifer’s world, we do get a close look at Heaven and a handful of the angels. There is not a heaping amount of detail that is packed in, but there doesn’t need to be. The story moves along at such a pace that it feels very natural to the story. I think the author took subject matter I usually don’t enjoy reading about (God vs. Devil) and turned it into something I quickly found it hard to look away from. The approaching end of the world is not a lost concept many novels today, especially Urban Fantasy heroes who have been fighting the forces of darkness to save humanity since urban fantasy has been around. The story isn’t original because the ‘end,’ is what they are trying to stop, but the myths in this did feel original.

Sins of the Son started out a little slow, but fifty pages in it starts to pick up the pace. The pace never slows down after that. It is a page turner that had me staying up well past my bed time. The only thing that bothered me is actually how fast everything flew by. I feel like there are some important scenes that are a little glossed over. I would have preferred seeing more scenes between Alex and Seth before everything explodes. Although I believe in his trust, and attraction for her, I never really believed it in Alex. Regardless it made me drop my jaw, and ignore important things (like food and sleep) to keep on reading it.

I have discovered a difference in Urban Fantasy books lately. Some are much darker than others. This one is pretty dark. You won’t find funny jokes or cute angst. This is a serious world were things have started to go wrong fast. It is detailed enough to be believable, and it is a very gripping fast paced story. Those who like a darker Urban Fantasy will eat this up. I did, and I look forward to going back and reading the first book in the series. ...more

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May 11, 2012 Rabidreading rated it it was amazing

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An action-packed sequel!

I'm a hardcore urban fantasy fan. It's hands down my favorite genre. I love the action, the drama, the magic, the variety of supernatural races, the strong characters, and of course the complicated romances that always seem to be under some sort of fire. So it goes without saying that when I stumbled across Linda Poitevin's Grigori Legacy last year, I was hooked. Instantly.

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An action-packed sequel!

I'm a hardcore urban fantasy fan. It's hands down my favorite genre. I love the action, the drama, the magic, the variety of supernatural races, the strong characters, and of course the complicated romances that always seem to be under some sort of fire. So it goes without saying that when I stumbled across Linda Poitevin's Grigori Legacy last year, I was hooked. Instantly.

In book one, we were introduced to Alexandra Jarvis, a Canadian detective who is just going along, minding her police business, when she was drawn into an ancient conflict between the forces of Heaven and Hell. Her eyes were ripped wide open, her heart took a severe beating, and now, a book later, all she wants is to get back to her life and put all that angel and doomsday stuff behind her.

But Heaven and Hell are on a collision course, and at the center of it all is Seth Benjamin, the Appointed. As the son of Lucifer and the One, Seth has a choice to make. He can continue to fulfill his sacred duties, or he can pursue the woman he hasn't been able to forget since their paths first crossed in book one. That woman, of course, is Alex. And because no choice would be complete without a little added pressure, Seth's decision may affect the fate of the world itself.

The cast of characters in this series is absolutely terrific. Alex, Aramael and Seth hold center stage, but they're each at a crucial crossroads, facing challenges that are daunting to say the least. There are no easy solutions, no quick victories - and not just for them. Everyone in this book has tough calls to make, even the supporting cast. But the same challenges that make the characters lives so hard are what pulled me deeper into the story and into this wonderful, dark and intelligently-written world Linda Poitevin has created.

As urban fantasy heroines go, Alex is absolutely fantastic. She doesn't pretend to have all the answers, but she will commit to finding them no matter what. She can't leap tall buildings or beat up bad guys one-handed, but she can hold her own and match verbal swords with the best of them. She's a fighter, with a strong spirit and sense of justice - the kind of character you don't have to think about supporting, you just do. And wow, does she go through a lot in this book. A LOT.

The men in Alex's life - Aramael and Seth - are....yeah. You try to choose between them, because I can't. I just can't. On the one hand, there's Aramael, who sacrificed so much for Alex and is so gruff and conflicted, and on the other, there is Seth, who stirs up feelings Alex wasn't sure she could (or should) feel anymore, and who may not be as free to love as he wants to be. I spent most of the book leaning Seth's direction - his story really got to me - but I like Aramael too, dang it! I'm so confused! Which is why you'll have to make up your own mind....and when you do, maybe help me make up mine? Please?

I have to give a quick shout-out to the character of Mika'el, Heaven's greatest warrior and one seriously badass dude. This book marks his first appearance in the series, and all I can say is, MORE PLEASE!

Like its predecessor, Sins of the Son is a gritty, action-packed, page-turning thrill ride. It's a fabulous sequel (none of that silly sophomore slump stuff here, nuh-uh!) that doesn't just move the story forward - it propels it at rocket speed. So much happens! So many twists and turns and OMG moments! I loved it. LOVED IT.

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Mar 07, 2012 Kt rated it really liked it

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Despite wanting to stay far away from all of the Angel business, Alex finds herself dragged back into the thick of things when she finds out that the plan to stop Armageddon is in shambles. Seth was that plan, until he lost all memory, greatly endangering humanity. She rushes to save him so he can save the rest of the world, but there is more going on than meets the eye. Her soulmate Aramael, who she thought dead, is on his own mission, only Review originally posted on my blog: A Book Obsession..

Despite wanting to stay far away from all of the Angel business, Alex finds herself dragged back into the thick of things when she finds out that the plan to stop Armageddon is in shambles. Seth was that plan, until he lost all memory, greatly endangering humanity. She rushes to save him so he can save the rest of the world, but there is more going on than meets the eye. Her soulmate Aramael, who she thought dead, is on his own mission, only his ends in taking Seth's life, and triggering the War between Angels and Fallen.

Sins of the Son dove a lot further into the mythology behind the Angels than the previous installment, which really was great for me because that was my favorite aspect of the series. So much was revealed, and it was great to get the insight into how things came to be the way they are between the Fallen and the Angels. I also really enjoyed seeing Lucifer's perspective. Previously I had thought him to only be a force for evil and that his betrayal of The One was absolute, but I was wrong. Trust me, even after seeing his perspective, I still think he is quite bad considering his hatred of humanity. However, I don't think his betrayal of The One was absolute, and it seems like he would give almost anything to be back with her. It just somehow makes him seem a little less nasty.

While reading Sins of the Son, a certain part really stuck out to me. When The One (Creator) is asked why she continues to love Lucifer despite everything he has done and chooses him over the rest, The One responds: "It is not in my nature - not in my capacity - to favor any one life over another, every living thing in this universe is a part of me, created from me. Who I am, what I am, demands I love them all." Even if you ignore all of the damage Lucifer has done and that she has allowed to happen to mortals, she still has chosen some of her creations over others. The Angels that remained loyal to her were stripped of their free will to a certain extent, but even worse, they were also stripped of their ability to love. I mean what is life other than simple existence with out love in its many forms? Even worse, whenever one of them started to regain those abilities, he was still forbidden to embrace love, all the while Lucifer gets to carry on his merry way. I guess in the end, her powerful love towards him has really blinded her.

I have to admit that Sins of the Son really caught me off guard. I wasn't the biggest fan of the first installment, but I did like the mythology behind everything. So I knew I would be giving the series another shot. I'm really glad I did because Sins of the Son did not have any of the issues that had bothered me previously. In fact, the procedural aspect was pretty much non-existant this time around. Granted, there still wasn't as much as I would have preferred in the romance department, but being an Urban Fantasy, that is to be somewhat expected. So, in the end Sins of the Son has firmly cemented my enjoyment in Grigori Legacy series, and I look forward to the next installment.

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Mar 28, 2012 Qwill / The Qwillery rated it it was amazing

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[Note: This may be a bit spoilery for the first novel in the series. I tired my best not to spoil too much.]

Sins of the Son is the second book in The Grigori Legacy series. Like the first book, Sins of the Angels, the story takes place mainly in Canada and Heaven with most of the action taking place this time in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada rather than Toronto.

Sins of the Son focuses on Seth Benjamin, Aramael, and Alexandra Jarvis. Alex is on desk duty due to the fallout from My thoughts:

[Note: This may be a bit spoilery for the first novel in the series. I tired my best not to spoil too much.]

Sins of the Son is the second book in The Grigori Legacy series. Like the first book, Sins of the Angels, the story takes place mainly in Canada and Heaven with most of the action taking place this time in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada rather than Toronto.

Sins of the Son focuses on Seth Benjamin, Aramael, and Alexandra Jarvis. Alex is on desk duty due to the fallout from the events in the prior book. She's required to see a psychiatrist by the police department, but if she reveals what really happened (a murderous Fallen Angel, an angelic Power to hunt him down, and Seth's powers) she'd be locked in a psychiatric ward. Alex's boss is sympathetic to her since he saw some things that he can't explain. When a police bulletin is sent around which shows Seth Benjamin, Alex goes to look into it... off the clock. While this is happening Aramael is suffering at the hands of the Fallen who attack him at every chance they get now that he's been banished from heaven for his actions in Sins of the Angels.

Alex travels to Vancouver to help Seth, who has lost his memory and is unidentified. She encounters Dr. Elizabeth Riley and Detective Hugh Henderson, of the Vancouver police department. Both are suspicious about how and how well Alex knows Seth. Alex sets out to help Seth and runs into all sorts of problems including her soulmate Aramael who is sent to kill him. Alex gets dragged again into the maneuvering between Heaven and Hell while trying to protect Seth and help him regain his memory. Seth is a bit of a loose cannon and and Hell seeks to use this to its advantage. Lucifer is up to no good and is trying to create an army to help him in the coming war.

In her sophomore novel, Ms. Poitevin ups the ante and produces a taut and beautifully written book filled with remarkable characters. While we've met the main characters before, several new secondary characters are introduced. The interactions between Aramael and Alex are fraught with tension and not only because they are at odds over Seth. We get to see a lot of Lucifer in Sins of the Son. He is a complex character. It would have been easy to draw him as pure evil and one dimensional, but he's more than that. We get to see some of his motivations. This isn't to say that Lucifer is a good guy. He's not. He's attempting to build a new army of Nephilim to aid him in what he believes is the inevitable war against mankind and Heaven. Despite this you can see some of what made him special to the Creator. The secondary characters, especially Dr. Riley (who is singularly unpleasant) and Detective Henderson were given depth. While many of the characters in Sins of the Son are seemingly motivated by love, this is not a romance.

Ms. Poitevin further builds her Heaven/Hell mythology in Sins of the Son. I find this mythology fascinating and extremely well done. Sins of the Son was emotionally gripping with excellent pacing as the novel builds to the explosive and unexpected conclusion. I can't wait to see what happens next in The Grigori Legacy series.

I give Sins of the Son 5 Qwills.

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May 20, 2012 D.D. Syrdal rated it really liked it

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Sins of the Son is the second installment in “The Grigori Legacy”, currently planned as a trilogy of books about a Toronto homicide detective and her dealings with angels, both the heavenly kind and the fallen variety. Alexandra Jarvis, the series protagonist, has her hands more than full trying to take care of an amnesiac angel who has come to earth, while trying to deflect suspicion and lots of uncomfortable questions by the Vancouver psychiatrist who happened to find said angel sprawled naked Sins of the Son is the second installment in “The Grigori Legacy”, currently planned as a trilogy of books about a Toronto homicide detective and her dealings with angels, both the heavenly kind and the fallen variety. Alexandra Jarvis, the series protagonist, has her hands more than full trying to take care of an amnesiac angel who has come to earth, while trying to deflect suspicion and lots of uncomfortable questions by the Vancouver psychiatrist who happened to find said angel sprawled naked on her cabin’s front porch.

Then things get weird.

SPOILERS AHEAD (you have been warned)

The first book introduced us to Alex, and her lineage descended from the original Nephilim, the children of the Watchers, angels who took mortal women as wives. In spite of this, Alex is actually a very old soul, and her soul-mate Aramael, a powerful angel who hunts down the fallen angels. At the end of book one, Aramael has done the unthinkable and killed another angel, his fallen brother Caim, when Caim all but kills Alex. Aramael is summarily thrown out of heaven, stripped of his wings and his powers, and is now a punching bag for all the fallen angels whose paths he happens to cross.
Heaven’s in an uproar when it’s discovered that Seth, the son of The One (God, who is a woman) and Lucifer, is alive on earth with no memory of who he is. Unbeknownst to them, though, he still has some of his supernatural powers, and he can choose to follow Lucifer and bring about Armageddon, or side with Heaven and maintain the status quo. There’s a complicated arrangement between The One and Lucifer keeping the balance of terror in place so that neither good nor evil takes complete control. With each side accusing the other of breaching the agreement and thereby making it null and void, time is ticking down for the survival of the human race. Lucifer wants humanity gone. And it all hinges on Seth’s choice.
While Alex spends sleepless days and nights trying to re-teach Seth everything from language to why humanity deserves to survive in an effort to help him choose to side with Heaven, Lucifer sets another plan in motion. For all Lucifer’s hatred of humanity, he still needs us to make his plans a reality.

I loved this book and the first in the series. Linda has written a fascinating vision of Heaven and Hell and the power struggles that beset the running of the Universe. I do have to say I could have done without Dr. Riley. After initially rescuing Seth and getting him medical help, she becomes more of an annoyance than anything. Apart from acting as a foil for Alex and her efforts to help Seth, I don’t think she needed as big a part as she was given. Ultimately her presence is tangential to the story.

Lucifer, however, is fascinating. Granted, I have a thing for fallen angels, and if I met him (or this version of him) he’d be more likely to wipe me out of existence than stick around for tea, but he’s a compelling character. Maybe I just like bad boys. I'm very much looking forward to the next book in the series which I think is planned to be out next spring (tentatively titled "Sins of the Righteous"). ...more

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Jul 01, 2012 Enereia rated it really liked it

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It's impossible to write a personal review without them, so read at your own peril.

After reading all this paranormal over-sexed and clichéd romance stuff while hoping they actually were going to have PLOT (stuff like „he felt hot all over when he first laid his eyes on her“) I was quite enamoured with this book. True, Seth’s reaction to Alex bears resemblance: he apparently felt deeply attracted to her with only a touch. He planned to leave his old life and comrades behind for her. Yet ...more

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Mar 06, 2012 Kristen rated it really liked it

Shelves: angels, demons, romance, urban-fantasy

GENRE: Urban Fantasy
THEME: Angels, Nephilim
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REVIEW:
Let me start off but saying wow! I can’t really emphasis my meaning anymore than that and since I’m still recovering from that intense ending I have to just say wow. Linda Poitevin really knows how to suck you into her novel by throwing in some major twist that I was not expecting. Sins of the Son is pretty much what this whole story is about and Poitevin put her female GENRE: Urban Fantasy
THEME: Angels, Nephilim
RECEIVED: Review Request for Book Tour
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REVIEW:
Let me start off but saying wow! I can’t really emphasis my meaning anymore than that and since I’m still recovering from that intense ending I have to just say wow. Linda Poitevin really knows how to suck you into her novel by throwing in some major twist that I was not expecting. Sins of the Son is pretty much what this whole story is about and Poitevin put her female lead right smack in the middle of a possible war between heaven and hell.

Alexandra Jarvis is still recovering from what happened in the last book. Her soul mate and Angel Aramael is gone and she now knows she is half angel and half human. Alex almost died as well, but was saved in the end by the only one who is suppose to stop a war from happening, Seth. When she sees his photo on a police bulletin, she knows something’s wrong and rushes to see him. The problem is, he has no memory of anything before but knows that Alex is important to him. Then there is Aramael, who is given a task that will put him face to face with Alex again and he can’t let her get in the way of his redemption.

Alex has to put up with some intense stuff this time around, especially on the emotional aspect. Not only does she have to protect Seth from her soul mate but also her heart seems to be split in two for both men. But that’s not her only problem when women are popping up pregnant and having those children within weeks, meaning Lucifer might be involved. So she’s got a lot on her plate and dealing with lot of people who don’t know that the world is on the brink of a war. Despite what she has to deal with she handles all of this pretty well, plus she has to deal with another Detective and Psychiatrist who don’t understand what’s really happening.

What I found the most interesting was the scene with “The One” and Lucifer. Especially the beginning, I was captivated by their relationship, she “The One” loves Lucifer and despite everything bad he’s done she still cares deeply for him. She herself seems blinded by what he’s done while she keeps a tight leash on her Angels, it’s a really intriguing take that I enjoyed.

Overall in the end I enjoyed the bit of a love triangle that was going on between Alex, Aramael and Seth, which is something I’m not ever fond of. But Poitevin did a wonderful job making the actual romance make sense with whom she ended up with. I was satisfied with the romance and I’m sure this is only the beginning. Be prepared for a lot of suspense and action, not only with the men but overall with the plot. As I said this is only the next chapter and now a war has began so I’m sure these characters have a lot to look forward too.

RECOMMENDATION:
This is an adult novel with lots of mystery and some intense moments that may hit some emotional spots. Fans of Urban Fantasy authors Stacey Jay, Ann Aguirre and Jenn Bennett writings will fill be enthralled by Linda Poitevins series.
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Mar 19, 2012 Sharon rated it it was amazing

Linda has outdone herself with this one. I was impressed with the world and characters she created in book one, but she has taken both to a new level in this next installment. I was absolutely stunned. She has achieved what all authors want, to put emotions into words. Her characters become so real you feel every heartache, sacrifice and betrayal and have a hard time tearing yourself away from their world.

“Mika’el gritted his teeth and closed his eyes, bracing himself to step fully back into the Linda has outdone herself with this one. I was impressed with the world and characters she created in book one, but she has taken both to a new level in this next installment. I was absolutely stunned. She has achieved what all authors want, to put emotions into words. Her characters become so real you feel every heartache, sacrifice and betrayal and have a hard time tearing yourself away from their world.

“Mika’el gritted his teeth and closed his eyes, bracing himself to step fully back into the role he had forsaken almost 5 thousand years before, a role he had never thought to fill again. The weight of the One’s disclosures pressed on him with the force of a collapsing star.”

This book picks up right where the last one left off and I would suggest reading Sins of the Angels first so you can appreciate the full emotional impact of the decisions the characters have to make. I really can’t go into too much detail about the plot because it would spoil the hell out of the story. Alex is thrown back into the inevitable war between Heaven and Hell when Seth shows up with his memory completely wiped. I was particularly moved by the story of the One and Lucifer. We get a glimpse into what happened thousands of years ago when she had to cast Lucifer and his followers out of Heaven and what that decision cost her. Yes, I had sympathy for the devil, but this scene made me realize just how far he has fallen.

Done at last, Lucifer crouched at his aide’s side. He rolled what remained of Samael’s head toward him. Blood seeped from the Archangel’s eyes, mingling with tears. Shaking his head, Lucifer wiped away the crimson trickles. “I’m sorry it came to this, Sameal, truly. But I need to be sure you’ve learned your lesson.”…[Lucifer takes Sameal’s immortality in his hands and threatens to destroy it]… Rising to his feet, he dropped Samael’s immortality onto the floor. It rolled to a stop by his aide’s mutilated fingers. “I’m going out,” Lucifer said. “When you’re done putting yourself together, make sure you clean up this mess. And get me more peppermints. You’ve ruined mine.”

There is no physical romance in this story, but the tension between Alex, her soul mate Aramael and Seth was as powerful as any PNR. There are many characters and events that create suspense as we watch them come together into a head-on collision. At the end we know Lucifer has information that will have devastating consequences for Alex. Will Aramael be able to stand by his decision? And now that the war between heaven and hell has begun what will happen to the mortal world?

This not your typical angel story. The series is a must read for any dark Urban Fantasy reader.

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Sep 25, 2011 Lori {Romancing the Dark Side} rated it really liked it

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My Initial Reaction: Left me speechless and heartbroken!

An emotional thrill ride that left me in awe!

In Sins of the Angels, homicide detective Alexandra Jarvis had her life turned upside down when she learned of the existence of fallen angels on earth and of her true identity, she's Nephilim, half angel, half human. Her second shock was when she found out that she is the soul mate of the one who hunts these angels, a angel hunter in exile, Aramael. Originally published on Romancing the Darkside:

My Initial Reaction: Left me speechless and heartbroken!

An emotional thrill ride that left me in awe!

In Sins of the Angels, homicide detective Alexandra Jarvis had her life turned upside down when she learned of the existence of fallen angels on earth and of her true identity, she's Nephilim, half angel, half human. Her second shock was when she found out that she is the soul mate of the one who hunts these angels, a angel hunter in exile, Aramael. Now in Sins of the Son,Alex is faced with protecting Seth, the one soul who holds the fate of starting the Apocalypse even if it means risking her own destiny in love.

Linda Poitevin knows how to evoke every possible emotion in you with her intense writing. Alex is really taken out of her element as a police officer this time around, with the focus lying more on Heaven and Hell's plan for the world. The grandiose and dark characters we fell in love with in the first installment are back with a vengeance in Sins of the Son and keep you on the edge with each turn of the page. It takes a certain kind of talent to weave the "angels and demons" concept into a fluid and captivating story and Linda's execution is seemingly effortless.

Having dealt with the shock of her life, Alex is starting to cope with the knowledge of being Nephilim and the trauma she suffered at the hands of her soul mate Aramael's brother Caim. The lack of Aramael's presence is also taking a toll on her but her inner strength keeps her going. Her goal is to protect the man who saved her life, Seth at any costs. What she doesn't count on is being reunited with her soul mate and learning that she will have to sacrifice her heart and him, in order to prevent the world's end. Her character is faced with many choices that show us her strength and vulnerability, making Alex really shine in this sequel. Her interaction with Aramael was minimal this time around and I for one was devastated by this and the wrench Ms. Poitevin threw into my anticipated romance! I'm still recovering from the shock and learning to accept the ending!

Linda's world created in the Grigori Legacy is highly addictive. Sins of the Son is a dark and gritty urban fantasy that infuses the world's oldest battle of good vs. evil with the paranormal. There is constant action throughout the story, keeping your interest until the last page. Danger, love, betrayal and sacrifice come together for an epic conclusion that will leave you speechless! I tip my hat to a phenomenal storyteller!

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Feb 09, 2014 Carrie Slager rated it it was amazing

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[Full disclosure: I was originally supposed to review this for the Sins of the Lost blog tour, but my books got lost in the postal system. So now I'm reviewing it after the tour and, as always, my review is honest.]

After that massive cliffhanger at the end of Sins of the Angels I was very, very eager to get my hands on the second book. I had to know what happened to Alex and Aramael. Would they get back together and if they did, could it ever be the same for the two? Seeing as I’m actually emoti [Full disclosure: I was originally supposed to review this for the Sins of the Lost blog tour, but my books got lost in the postal system. So now I'm reviewing it after the tour and, as always, my review is honest.]

After that massive cliffhanger at the end of Sins of the Angels I was very, very eager to get my hands on the second book. I had to know what happened to Alex and Aramael. Would they get back together and if they did, could it ever be the same for the two? Seeing as I’m actually emotionally invested in this novel, particularly the relationship between the two, I just had to know.

I wasn’t disappointed in Linda Poitevin either. She manages to juggle a couple of different viewpoints while at the same time writing a complicated story, plot-wise and character-wise. Seeing as I’m a huge fan of characters with depth, I’ll start with the latter.

Alex is a very different person from the one we met at the beginning of Sins of the Angels. Her love for Aramael changed her and honestly, it’s for the better. Despite the fact that he’s been banished and she may never see him again, she’s a much more accepting and tolerant person. The patience she showed with Seth later on would never have occurred at the beginning of Sins of the Angels. I was just astonished by how much she really does change throughout the novel because she goes through some pretty awful things. Still, Alex stays true to herself and I love her for that.

Aramael is changed as well. He’s immortal but without his powers and so he ends up on the receiving end of quite a few of the Fallen’s wrath. He gets kicked around and killed frequently in the beginning, until the enigmatic archangel Michael is introduced. From there on, Aramael’s character is so changed it’s almost like he’s a different person, more devoted to his mission to find Alex. I can’t say much more without giving things away, but Aramael is not perfect and sometimes his emotions get in the way of doing what’s best in a given situation.

I’m the sort of person that tries to predict the ending of books about halfway through. Usually I’m right, but in Sins of the Son I had no idea what was going to happen. Linda Poitevin had so many twists and turns in the plot that I was left reeling from the emotional shock by the end. She spares her characters no pain and has obviously planned the trilogy out well because all of the plot twists make sense.

If you read the first book and loved it, I’d highly recommend Sins of the Son. If you haven’t read the first book yet, go out and buy it now! If you love romance, awesome characters, great world-building and unpredictable plots you can’t go wrong with this trilogy.

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Mar 31, 2012 Diayll rated it it was amazing

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Originally Reviewed at: Mother/Gamer/Writer
Rating:5 out of 5 Controllers
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Reviewer: AimeeKay

Sins of the Son is the second novel in The Grigori Legacy series. Even though it is the second book, it still works as a standalone title. I say this not having read the first book, Sins of The Angel. Don’t get me wrong, Sins of the Son does refer back to incidents that happened in the first book, however it was written in such a way that it didn’t make me feel as if I Originally Reviewed at: Mother/Gamer/Writer
Rating:5 out of 5 Controllers
Review Source: PJV Blog Tours/Publisher
Reviewer: AimeeKay

Sins of the Son is the second novel in The Grigori Legacy series. Even though it is the second book, it still works as a standalone title. I say this not having read the first book, Sins of The Angel. Don’t get me wrong, Sins of the Son does refer back to incidents that happened in the first book, however it was written in such a way that it didn’t make me feel as if I NEEDED the first book to figure out what was going on (although I would enjoy reading the first book if only to find out more about what brought the characters to their current circumstances).

I also love the detail Poitevin went into with her characters and the world in which they lived. I didn’t always agree with the decisions her characters made, yet I still could understand why they made them, since the author gave me that much insight into their minds. Then there’s the world itself. She really brings it to life. I’ve never been to Canada, so I can’t confirm if her descriptions were spot on, but they definitely felt real enough to me.

As for the rest of the story itself. There is a love triangle between Aramael, Seth and Alex. However, the story was never just about them. Which I think was one of the things that really kept my attention and made the book stand out more than your average romance. Don’t get me wrong, the relationship between all three of the main characters is important to the story itself, but it’s not the only thing going on. I definitely think this is a plus, since love triangles are one of my pet peeves.

The author also throws in some interesting twists to her story, and not always what I was expecting. But the twists were done in such a way that I wanted to find out what was going to happen next, so I didn’t mind being wrong. The story ends with some definite loose ends, but this is a series so I was kinda expecting that to happen, and I am definitely interested in reading the next book to see where the author goes with this series.

Angels seem to be the new Vampires in the paranormal writing world. I’ve read some great new angel reads and I’ve read some REALLY bad ones. I definitely think Poitevin’s Sins of the Son falls into the former category. It drew me in from the first page and held my attention until the last. This series is definitely worth getting into. ...more

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