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Until I Die

(Revenants #2)

Amy Plum (Goodreads Author)

4.16 · Rating details · 28,003 ratings · 2,044 reviews

Kate and Vincent have overcome the odds and at last they are together in Paris, the city of lights and love.

As their romance deepens there’s one question they can’t ignore: How are they supposed to be together if Vincent can’t resist sacrificing himself to save others? Although Vincent promises that he’ll do whatever it takes to lead a normal life with Kate, will that mean ...more

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Oct 23, 2011 Maja (The Nocturnal Library) rated it really liked it

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Nothing makes me quite so happy as spending time with characters I love. I fully expected Until I Die to suffer from the middle book syndrome but, despite a few symptoms that were obviously present, Amy Plum managed to make the most of it. Of course it wasn’t as eventful as Die for Me, and I’m sure If I Should Die, the last book of the trilogy, will be much more exciting, but Until I Die was a satisfying read in every way.

The fact that I recognized the villain(s) right away and that I was able Nothing makes me quite so happy as spending time with characters I love. I fully expected Until I Die to suffer from the middle book syndrome but, despite a few symptoms that were obviously present, Amy Plum managed to make the most of it. Of course it wasn’t as eventful as Die for Me, and I’m sure If I Should Die, the last book of the trilogy, will be much more exciting, but Until I Die was a satisfying read in every way.

The fact that I recognized the villain(s) right away and that I was able to see right through their schemes didn’t detract from my enjoyment of the book. I don’t read this for the mystery, I read it for the setting and the fabulous characters I’ve come to see as friends. I’m not just talking about Kate and Vincent here, the entire group of revenants is very dear and familiar to me, I feel like I’ve known them all for ages. I missed Charlotte a lot in this book, she was always one of my favorites, but I understand why she had to leave and I had Jules to distract me (and make me laugh) with his womanizing ways.

I hate it when a huge part of the plot is built on lack of communication between partners. Most of the problems Kate and Vincent found themselves in could have been easily avoided. All Vincent needed to do was tell the truth instead of constantly asking Kate to trust him and let him handle things. Even though he was just trying to spare her feelings and avoid shocking her further with grim facts of his existence, I thought it was condescending and just a touch stupid, especially because she handled everything he threw at her so well before.

On the other hand, a part of me is glad that Vincent has a flaw I can rant about. Everything else about him is just so perfect and he and Kate are one of the sweetest couples in YA literature, at least to me. I love that they never doubt each other and that they always consider each other’s feelings, even when it requires sacrifice. Their relationship is very mature and healthy, and the big moment they had in this book was handled elegantly.

The fact that I pointed out a few negatives doesn’t mean I didn’t enjoy the book. In fact, I remain a huge fan of this trilogy and I truly don’t know how I’ll wait a whole year to find out what happens to Kate and my poor Vincent. (Did I just write ‘MY poor Vincent’?! Hah, yes, I suppose I did. Shut up, brain!) Hurry up, Amy Plum. I’ll be OLD by May 2013.

A copy of this book was kindly provided by the publisher for review purposes.

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Jan 31, 2012 Giselle rated it really liked it

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Until I Die, the second book in the Revenants series, is very much a middle book, but we do learn tons more about the Revenant lore in addition to greater character development. And of course, we still have the beautiful Paris setting.

Oriented towards the Revenant lore, we're plunged deeper into their background and history in this sequel. I was very interested in Amy Plum's unique zombie lore from the beginning, so I was happy to get some more details on these unusual beings. Even though there Until I Die, the second book in the Revenants series, is very much a middle book, but we do learn tons more about the Revenant lore in addition to greater character development. And of course, we still have the beautiful Paris setting.

Oriented towards the Revenant lore, we're plunged deeper into their background and history in this sequel. I was very interested in Amy Plum's unique zombie lore from the beginning, so I was happy to get some more details on these unusual beings. Even though there is still some plot development included, the pacing hovers a bit on the slow side. However, if - like me- you enjoyed book 1 mostly for its characters and setting, you will not be disappointed. There is plenty of Paris presence, in which walks our well beloved characters.

Two of these beloved that shine in this novel are Jules and Georgia. I completely adore Jules. He is so sweet and every time he's present he fills the book with humor and charm. Considerably more involved in this book- Kate's sister, Georgia, also knows how to liven things up. She is simply a fun character - witty, spontaneous, and just plain buoyant. She has the confidence everyone wishes they had. I loved seeing more of her. She's also someone we can always count on and put our trust into no matter what. This sisterly bond is another part of the book that I adore. There are a couple of new interesting personalities that join the already superb cast: Arthur is cranky but surprisingly intriguing. And Violette is a lot of fun, outgoing, and charming when she wants to be.

Since I wasn't infatuated with the romantic plot in Die For Me, I was happy to find the romance was a tad more passionate in this second novel. Where the previous book left me underwhelmed, Until I Die made me see how, even though it's not an all-consuming, lust-filled romance, the love for each other is definitely present. Their desperation fills the pages, but with an air of maturity. Almost as if they've together for years already. Add a Parisian setting to the mix, and we've got an enchanting love story.

An utterly shocking ending will make you long for the final book. It's not every author who would dare go the route Amy went; I love how she's not afraid to make things happen. This is not a fairy tale! For this reason though, I can see how some may not be to happy with it, nonetheless I thought it was an amazingly heartfelt, passionate ending that brings a lot of emotions to the surface. As a middle book, Until I Die is clearly a set up for the finale, but it's still a great addition to the series that gives us plenty of development as far as character and world building. Book 3 - If I Should Die - promises to be heartbreaking and thoroughly intense.

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Dec 01, 2016 Sarah Elizabeth rated it really liked it

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This was a good sequel, although it did leave us with a cliff-hanger ending.

I liked Kate and Vincent in this, and it was nice that they were able to work past the whole revenant thing, and be together as a couple anyway.

The storyline in this was about Vincent and Kate both looking for other ways for Vincent to not die, and we had some new characters in the story as well. We also had news of a champion, and further problems with the numa.

The ending to this was quite action-packed, although we we ...more

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Apr 01, 2012 Katy rated it it was ok

I'm sorry, but this book was just plain boring. It was more than halfway through the book before we saw any action. Even then, it was really short-lived. We don't see any action again until near the end. And the villain was too predictable - partly because the book was so uneventful, and I never trusted the villain even from the start because the villain was too perfect. So yeah, I didn't really care for the story here.

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Jun 12, 2011 One Pushy Fox rated it really liked it

Shelves: audiobook, 2013, to-review

Amy plum took the second installment to some seriously interesting places!! Looking forward to #3.

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Apr 22, 2012 Vinaya rated it liked it

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So, I quite liked Die for Me. I thought it was sweet and fun and gently subversive. Until I Die, on the other hand, is a mess. The thing is, I feel a little guilty for complaining, because it seems like Amy Plum's trying to infuse all of the 'good romance' bits into her story, but somehow it's not working. There's a lot of telling about how Kate is whole without Vincent, but he completes her, etc, etc, but that's all it is - telling. The showing is all about them kissing and cuddling and kissing So, I quite liked Die for Me. I thought it was sweet and fun and gently subversive. Until I Die, on the other hand, is a mess. The thing is, I feel a little guilty for complaining, because it seems like Amy Plum's trying to infuse all of the 'good romance' bits into her story, but somehow it's not working. There's a lot of telling about how Kate is whole without Vincent, but he completes her, etc, etc, but that's all it is - telling. The showing is all about them kissing and cuddling and kissing some more and Kate being all sad that she's only a blip in his immortal lifespan. I got a little sick of the drippyness of it all, honestly.

The biggest problem with this book is that it took forever to get going. Nothing central to the plot happened until the last fifty pages or so. The rest of the book was a bunch of unconnected events, way too many descriptions of Parisian monuments, too much relationship development (I never thought I'd hear that come out of my mouth!) and Vincent being mysterious with Kate. Whatever. The only reason this book gets three stars from me is because I may have been a little unfair to it, trying to juggle between languid jobhunting and frantic blogging and obsessive tweeting.

I felt like despite the big, bright spotlight shining on their relationship, Vincent and Kate didn't have the chemistry they did in the first book. This is a problem I've noticed with quite a few books that progress into series. It's as if, once the protagonists have gotten together, the author doesn't quite know what to do with them. And the other, EXCESSIVELY ANNOYING thing is this new trend of writing the first book as a stand-alone, and ending the second one on a cliffhanger. Yes, debut author, I know your book got converted to a series, and I'm happy for you, but how about... *gasp* three standalones? Now there's an innovative idea for you!

And the thing is, I DID enjoy where the story was going, once it finally kicked off, but then it just... ended, and it felt like most of this book was pointless, and the author could have just grafted the last few chapters onto the third book and not bothered writing this one at all. I'll read the final installment, sure, but only because I've gotten this far and want to see how it all ends. I feel like this is a very lackadaisical review, but that's cause the book left me overall with an overwhelming feeling of meh. I'm not going to be running out recommending this one to people. (Sorry, Maja!)

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Jun 22, 2015 Kiki rated it really liked it

Hm.

Hmmmmmm.

Die For Me was an unexpectedly good ride for me. I gave it two stars at the time, but eventually it crept up to 3.5, just because it reminds me of this really weird sesame cookie I tried lately that tasted weird, and that I should have hated, but actually ended up really liking. Is that an awful metaphor? Meh, probably. But it's really late and I'm super hungry.

Until I Die teeters on a sharp precipice, swaying to and fro between my love and my...mild dislike. I don't hate anything ab ...more

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Oct 23, 2011 Mimi Valentine rated it liked it

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Rating: 4.5 brilliant stars out of 5

Oh sweet goodness, how I loved this book!

In the first novel, Die For Me, it was the romantic Paris setting and idea of revenants — undead beings with the compulsion to die to save others — that captivated me. The idea was completely unique and executed with perfection, but even though I loved the characters with all my heart, I was never really sold on the romance.

But in Until I Die, somehow Amy Plum managed to make everything more intense, more lovable, mo ...more

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May 31, 2011 Michele (Reading Lark/CanadianTwiMom) rated it it was amazing

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Seriously??? We've got to wait a WHOLE YEAR to find out what happens????!!!! I honestly don't think I can survive it!!

Yes, you guessed it... Until I Die ended on one heckuva cliffhanger... and I normally despise those dreaded things. I have always felt that if an author's writing is THAT good -- and Amy Plum's is THAT good -- they don't need one to entice the reader to come back. That was very true with Amy's f ...more

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Oct 23, 2011 Sam rated it it was amazing

Shelves: amazing-loved-it, book-with-gorgeous-boy, high-expectations, i-own, amazing-covers, 2012-release

I am completely head over heals for this series! The world of Revenants has both fascinated and intrigued me. I now wish that I lived in a world with hot undead guys.

In Die For Me, Kate meets Vincent and finds out his most terrifying secret. He is a Revenant - an undead with the duty to help people and die for them. In Until I Die, Kate and Vincent are trying to find a way of being together without Vincent's urge to die for someone. Vincent has to make sacrifices and Kate has to go behind his ba I am completely head over heals for this series! The world of Revenants has both fascinated and intrigued me. I now wish that I lived in a world with hot undead guys.

In Die For Me, Kate meets Vincent and finds out his most terrifying secret. He is a Revenant - an undead with the duty to help people and die for them. In Until I Die, Kate and Vincent are trying to find a way of being together without Vincent's urge to die for someone. Vincent has to make sacrifices and Kate has to go behind his back to find out information to help him. Can the two really be together? While one grows old and dies, the other has to live for eternity saving those in need.

Before I go on I must say, that is one hell of a cover! Once I held a copy in my hands all I could do was stare in awe. Yes, the beauty does seep into the book and Amy Plum does deliver the sequel we have all been hoping for. In this book, I felt a lot of pain and confusion from the characters. While Vincent is trying to find a way to be with Kate without dying, he also collects a number of dark bruises over his body. Yes, all girlfriends would be worried, right? Kate is feeling that worry and does so much research I thought her head might explode.

The book is packed full of action, mysteries, tension, humour and, of course, romance. To be honest, I would have liked to see a bit more between Vincent and Kate but I guess their situation isn't exactly simple! So, in Until I Die we still have Vincent's words to keep us calm. He is still that charming guy from Die For Me just not in the best condition. His relationship with Kate is heartbreaking. No couple would want to be in the mess that their in. It was extremely interesting to see how they dealt with their problems and disagreements.

I don't want to give too much away about the ending, but I can tell you that it is unexpected and just so UNFAIR. Yes, guys, it's a sad ending! It will also leave you craving the next instalment.

Overall, Until I Die is a very exciting sequel that those who loved Die For Me should get their hands on RIGHT NOW! And if you have never heard of this series before then, please, go to your library/bookstore and start experiencing this bright new world!

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Dec 30, 2011 Makayla rated it really liked it

Shelves: france, female-authors, 21st-century, zombies, paranormal-romance, young-adult

I was blessed to receive an ARC of this book, and now have written this spoil-free review for anyone interested. Until I Die most definitely surpassed Amy’s first book, Die For Me. At least I think so. I love reading new, upcoming authors and watching how their writing grows and flourishes over time—one see’s it all the time, i.e. J.K. Rowling, Cassandra Clare, Libba Bray, and Terry Goodkind to name a few. And Amy is no exception to this; there are beautiful metaphors, rich descriptions, and we I was blessed to receive an ARC of this book, and now have written this spoil-free review for anyone interested. Until I Die most definitely surpassed Amy’s first book, Die For Me. At least I think so. I love reading new, upcoming authors and watching how their writing grows and flourishes over time—one see’s it all the time, i.e. J.K. Rowling, Cassandra Clare, Libba Bray, and Terry Goodkind to name a few. And Amy is no exception to this; there are beautiful metaphors, rich descriptions, and we discover layers to some characters that we might not have even realized had layers.
Now that is said, this is Kate’s book. Really, genuinely Kate’s book all the way. I found myself truly connecting with her as she goes through tough decisions, while always keeping reality in perspective. Though this might sound odd, I found myself loving her the most whenever she doubted herself or others—because it is the human thing to do. For example, she loves Vincent; but she also keeps in mind the countless “mortal couples,” I believe was the phrasing, which are unable to make things work. Then we get to meet this very new side of Kate that I love and hope everyone else does too. While I do not want to give anything away, Kate is not a damsel in distress; she is fully capable of defending herself. Kate shines in this book, and I mush say, it is a shame that the YA tourney occurred before this book is published.
Another treat for the fans, is the rich history of the revenant’s that is delved into. Actually, I have a hunch that this book only scrapes the surface of the detail constructed around these beautiful, mystical beings, but I found myself so very intrigued about all these facts that we did not know before, and I am sure everyone else will love them too!
I know everyone is interested about the plot and what happens, and some are concerned about the ending (yes, it is worthy of tears), but I am wary of spoilers. Kate and Vincent are as much in love as ever at the beginning of the book (and yes, there are some very worthy “ravishing” scenes between the two) but like in any book, there is a conflict. And this book gives an excellent view of how Kate and Vincent each deal with this conflict, and as I said before, it is in watching Kate go through this and how she deals with this, that makes me love her even more. And yes, it is a very sad ending, quite a contrast to the lovely ending of the last book, but this is a trilogy! It does not mean that the end of the story will be tragic! Although, for all I know, it could be. Besides, no matter how mad some of us might get at authors for making tragic, cliffhanger endings, we love it. After all, books make us feel things, and tragic, cliffhanger endings sure do make me feel a lot!
If nothing else, this book was entertaining, and I loved the Buffy references and the mass of old films. If you like the first book, you will love the second installment. If you did not like the first book, I am still betting that you will love the second installment. A big thank you to Amy for WRITING these books! If you do not already know this, not only is she a great writer, but also she is fantastic when it comes to communicating with us fans. Just check out the acknowledgment page when this book hits the stands. So another big thank you for being so awesome to us.
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Jan 14, 2012 Kathy rated it it was amazing

Shelves: read-in-2012

I am so far behind! I read this book back in March and have not gotten around to writing a review. I guess it's a good thing life was too crazy to read much last month or I may never get caught up on my reviews.

I love this series. I don't think it has got the hype it deserves. Great setting, beautiful cover, well written, fabulous characters and clean enough that I don't have to put a big disclaimer if I recommend it.

I love the Revenants lore/world that the author created. Can't wait to see how ...more

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Mar 08, 2011 Jena marked it as to-read

I need this LAST WEEK. I want this SO bad. Jules<333

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May 08, 2012 Mitch rated it liked it

Reviewer's Note: At the onset, it became apparent I wasn't the right person for reviewing this book. But I was intrigued by all the five star reviews of Die for Me, so I decided to investigate, by asking the one person I know who'd rush out to get Until I Die and devour it in a couple of hours even though it usually takes her a month to finish anything, my little sis, who I'll refer to as Amy Plum's Number One Fan (APNOF) and occasionally Insane Amy Plum Fan (IAPF). She also wanted me to give th ...more

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Oct 28, 2011 Anastasia rated it it was amazing

Shelves: signed-books

* Hardcover: 320 pages
* Publisher: HarperTeen (May 8, 2012)
* ISBN-10: 0062004042
* Author: Amy Plum
* Cover Art: Just as beautiful as the art for book one.
* Overall rating: *****+ out of 5
* Obtained: Gifted to me by Bibliopunkk THANK YOU!

Until I Die by Amy Plum

Kate and Vincent have overcome the odds and at last they are together in Paris, the city of lights and love.

As their romance deepens there’s one question they can’t ignore: How are they supposed to be together if Vincent can’t resist ...more

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Jun 24, 2011 Alyssa rated it it was amazing

I want it NOW!!!!!!!!!

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Nov 04, 2011 Maria rated it really liked it

The day I stop seeing you as one of the strongest people I know is the day I wake up human.
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This would be my first comeback review after a long reading and reviewing hiatus.
I’ve got Until I Die as an ARC and was dying to get my hands on it because the first book left me begging for more.

First off, I would like to emphasize that I love Ms. Plum. I love the way she writes and her creative way in making the dead so hot. :)
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Nov 11, 2011 Annie Brewer rated it it was amazing

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OH. MY. GOD.!!!!! What....the hell???

So yeah, this book was all kinds of badass and now I'm freaking out! That ending was evil!!!!!!! I'm glad I bought If I Should Die like I was instructed to do because holy shizzle, I'm not happy! And I KNEW I didn't trust that wench for a reason! Shiiiiiiit!
I love this series with mad passion. Amy Plum is a fantastic storyteller with an imagination that I long to have.
This book picks up where book one left off and though it was a year since I read Die For OH. MY. GOD.!!!!! What....the hell???

So yeah, this book was all kinds of badass and now I'm freaking out! That ending was evil!!!!!!! I'm glad I bought If I Should Die like I was instructed to do because holy shizzle, I'm not happy! And I KNEW I didn't trust that wench for a reason! Shiiiiiiit!
I love this series with mad passion. Amy Plum is a fantastic storyteller with an imagination that I long to have.
This book picks up where book one left off and though it was a year since I read Die For Me, I don't remember the details but I'm remember how much I loved the plot and the badass characters.
Ambrose, Charlotte, Charles, Gespard, Jean-Baptiste, Gramie, Papy, Georgia, Kate, Jules and the best of all....Vincent!!!!

Now we're introduced to new characters, Violette and Arthur. Lots of crazy shit happens and I'm along for the ride and love every bit of it.
Kate is in love with a revenant...Vincent. He saved her life a year ago and they've gotten close and fallen in love. Well how weird is it to be in love with a zombie...an undead being?! Though a sexy one, I'll take that. Now Kate is part of their world, living in Paris, finishing high school all the while being sought out by the bad guys known as numa. A lot of crazy shiz happen and while trying to find a way for her and Vincent to be together without too much complication since he saves humans and dies in the process, things start to take a turn for the worse. Kate, being human and getting herself into dangerous trouble will stop at nothing to find a cure for her beloved. But when things go amiss, she finds that she's confided in the wrong person for advice and handed over information that has now destroyed her hopes of any future with Vincent....

Ahhhhhh okay, I almost gave shit away. All I'm gonna say is that even though the first half was filled with nothing but well nothing too crazy happened. I enjoyed everything. Every time Vincent was in the scene I was either smiling like a fool or swooning like a teenage girl. I heart that boy! He's truly amazing and my favorite revenant. But that ending has me worried as hell and I can't wait to read the last book and see what happens. I know Amy won't disappoint. Also I love this series being set in Paris. It's gorgeous and I can just imagine all the places that are mentioned and described so vividly. It makes me wanna go there so badly. Also I love every damn character in this book...except a few of course. I miss Charlotte and hope to see her in If I Should Die. I love Georgia, she's the best sister ever. Ambrose is amazing...and then there's Jules. What can I say?! I love him too. This was a fantastic continuation to a wonderful series. If you haven't read it, I highly recommend it!!!!

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Jan 19, 2012 Shannon marked it as probably-shouldn-t-read

Shelves: color-purple, color-blue, young-adult, paranormal-romance, zombies

Didn't like the first book much so I was probably not going to read this any time soon anyway, now I don't know if I care to read more of this author ever, regardless of my feelings about the first one.

So very tired of all of this. So very tired.

(Added a link to the first book because I'm a whore for "likes" and I must crush Lucy in the charts! Muahahaha.) ...more

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Jul 05, 2016 Lexy S.C. rated it it was amazing

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This series is one of the only romances I like.

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Apr 08, 2011 Kristi rated it really liked it

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Until I Die really surprised me. And in a good way. It didn’t suffer from “second book” syndrome! You know what I mean. In the first book our hero and heroine are working do hard to be together and then they finally get to at the end. Only to find some sort of unobtainable obstacle in book two that pushes them apart.

I kept waiting for that to happen in book Until I Die… and it didn’t. Well not really. Sure Vincent and Kate had their share of struggles, but they were together. They might have bee ...more

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Apr 29, 2011 Mariya rated it it was ok

Shelves: young-adult, dropped-series

Honestly, I'm highly disappointed in Until I Die. It was extremely hard to get through this book. I think it took me at least a month to finish it. I kept putting it down after each and every chapter. I felt like Until I Die was a completely different book from Die for Me.I really wish I could've liked it but I didn't. There were things in this book that were just too dull and predictable. I became uninterested in the story within the first couple chapters, but I kept going til the end hoping th ...more

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Sep 21, 2011 Suzanne rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Shelves: zombies, immortals

I'm so mad right now. I really didn't enjoy this book, at all. But I struggled through it because I really enjoyed Die for Me and hoped that the third book will be better. I only started to enjoy this at the very end, and then it ends on a massive cliffhanger. grrr

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Well, it took me five days to get through this book and I think that speaks volumes. I really struggled with Until I Die, a book I had been really looking forward to reading, having absolutely loving Die for Me.

It's been a whi I'm so mad right now. I really didn't enjoy this book, at all. But I struggled through it because I really enjoyed Die for Me and hoped that the third book will be better. I only started to enjoy this at the very end, and then it ends on a massive cliffhanger. grrr

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Well, it took me five days to get through this book and I think that speaks volumes. I really struggled with Until I Die, a book I had been really looking forward to reading, having absolutely loving Die for Me.

It's been a while since I read Die for Me so I don't remember every little detail, just the enjoyment I had from reading it. So I was very surprised to find myself feeling quite negative towards Kate. She just really didn't appeal to me throughout this book.

But I was still completely in adoration of Vincent, and that's probably what kept me going. The hardship that he was going through in this book for Kate just pee'd me off. While we don't find out exactly what it is until the end, we do know that it's not something that's doing him any good. He has bags under his eyes and sometimes literally looks like death warmed up. While I admired him for doing it, and trying to make it easier on Kate being with him, I felt that he shouldn't have to be doing anything, that she should have just accepted him as he was.

I very quickly guessed who the enemy was going to be and didnt' like them from the start. A lot of the time I had an idea what was going on with their motives and couldn't figure out how no one else could see it, so needless to say, that was very annoying.

The secondary characters that we know and love from Die for Me actually play very little part in Until I Die and I missed the banter I had enjoyed between them all previously.

Kate begins to do her own sleuthing then on trying to find a cure for Vincent which does add a little bit more interest, but this isn't until almost halfway through. We learn more about the history of the Revenant's and the Numa and of a prophecy that tells of a Champion among the Revenant's, who will be able to destroy the Numa once and for all. But the person who kills the Champion, will automatically take all their powers.

Any action or excitement in this book didn't occur until the very end. And then it ends on a woeful cliffhanger. I was left feeling so mad that I just wanted to fling this book out of the nearest window. I couldn't believe that I had struggled through this boring, dullness for the past five days for it to end with that.

Obviously, such a cliffhanger ensures that I will indeed pick up the next book despite the fact that this was pure insipidness. ...more

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Mar 26, 2012 Isamlq rated it it was ok

Shelves: arc-galley

This didn’t work for me and that’s even with more of the revenant/ numa aspect explained. Too much of it revolved around Kate and Vincent together and them figuring out a way to make their time together longer/easier/more bearable for one or both of them. If the first book had me remarking on how absolutely ordinary she came across, that is sometimes pissed off but normally thinking and wary… here Kate’s less of what she was back then. Here, she’s all 'coquettish' and flirty with Vincent. And I ...more

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Dec 23, 2016 Briana rated it really liked it

Shelves: 3-star, fantasy, young-adult, 4-star

*Reread Jan 2020

It has been years since I’ve read this series. And I truly see how I’ve grown as a reader.

This wasn’t a bad book. Actually I loved it before, but I see the flaws in this series clear as day making me think it’s an ok read overall.

The suspense kills me at times, while the plot is inherently predictable too. That in and of itself is indeed One of the biggest flaws of this book. The intensity in the plot came near the end. Why it took an entire book to get to a climax of a book is ...more

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Feb 06, 2016 CeCe rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: paranormal, read-2016, audio-book, high-school, heroine-is-not-the-hero-s-first-lov

3.5 Stars

It was okay. I won't be reading the last book in the series. I don't regret using a credit to buy this audio, but I know I won't be buying/reading the last book in the series.

I liked that the sisters liked each other, but Georgia always getting in trouble and acting like a party girl got on my nerves. She was always hot for someone and her fake southern accent - not sure why anyone wanted her around. I don't understand how her grandparents allowed her party behavior.

There was a nice ...more

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Jun 25, 2011 Jayjay rated it it was amazing

Shelves: books-i-own, arc, favorite

I love you Amy for creating such a beautiful story.
I can read it forever <3

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Jun 10, 2012 Colleen Houck added it

Shelves: zombies, paranormal, death, france

Loved this next chapter in the story of Vincent and Kate. Really pulling for them and hope they find a way to be together!

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Jan 07, 2012 Teresa rated it really liked it

Recommends it for: People that liked Die For Me and could forgive minor flaws easily

Recommended to Teresa by: Me, myself, and I

I like Until I Die every bit as much I liked Die For Me, though a little less this time. For me, I feel like Until I Die is a middle book, and although it didn't quite disappoint me much like other sequels love to do to me these days, I feel like Amy Plum abandoned all of the magic and enchantment of DFM that made it memorable. I will say, though, that Until I Die has redeeming qualities and, in lots of ways, is better than DFM. I love the world of Amy Plum, complete with a fun and new kind of s I like Until I Die every bit as much I liked Die For Me, though a little less this time. For me, I feel like Until I Die is a middle book, and although it didn't quite disappoint me much like other sequels love to do to me these days, I feel like Amy Plum abandoned all of the magic and enchantment of DFM that made it memorable. I will say, though, that Until I Die has redeeming qualities and, in lots of ways, is better than DFM. I love the world of Amy Plum, complete with a fun and new kind of supernatural creature- the revenants- (thumbs up for originality), a well descripted Parisian setting, a shy protagonist with a quiet determination, a swoon worthy love interest, very likeable secondary characters, and a war between two sides that's ready to change each one of the characters' lives. What's not to like?

It took me quite a bit of a longer time to get into this book than it did for me to get into DFM. For about 100 pages, I felt as if the pages dragged on and on, but when it got to the part where Kate was looking for the miracle cure to help resist Vincent's temptation to die, that was when I began sitting up. I like to say at this point that this part is original. I was thinking, at the ending of DFM and the beginning of UID, that Plum would have to make a Breaking Dawn move and change Kate into a revenant to be with Vincent. I'm happy that may no longer have to be the case anymore. I think that authors that write paranormal-human romances need to be more creative as to how to get the immortal, ageless boy and the mortal girl together, and not take the easy way out, copy Stephanie Meyers, and transform the girl into the supernatural creature. So Until I Die is a refreshing exception to that.

Of course, my favorite thing about this series will always be Jules, Georgia, and Charlotte. Unfortunately, Jules and Charlotte didn't make as much appearances as I would have liked, but Georgia made a big impact in UID. I love Kate's unconditional, sweet relationship with her sister and the way that Georgia will always have Kate's back and everything. I also really like Charlotte, especially in the first book, and although she didn't have a large role in this installment, I still find her character and background likeable and refreshing. And of course, Jules will always be considered my favorite character ever in the series. I love his snarky quips and flirty jokes. Even though I am against love triangles, I found myself wishing that Kate could have developed feelings for Jules. Nothing against Vincent, but I love Jules a lot more. And for me, in this book, Jules showed romantic interest for Kate. Maybe it could be the start of something....?

I like Kate's romance with Vincent a lot, but in UID, I feel like their relationship lost the sparks and magic it had in DFM. Sure, they would go on dates and see each other everyday, but apparently I just didn't feel sparks. Although I find both Kate and Vincent likeable and can see what they see in one another, their romance wasn't as awesome as it was in the first book. And the fact that they kept things from each other doesn't make it easier for me to like their romance. For a good bit of the book, I was annoyed that Vincent kept refusing to answer Kate's questions on the "experiment" he was doing. I mean, that experiment would affect Kate every bit as it would affect him, and yet, he still evade her questions. And the fact that Kate went behind his back to do some sleuthing bothered me, as well. But in all honesty, I still find the love they have for each other sweet and convincing, though no longer as amazing and epic as it used to be.

All in all, I think this book deserves every single one of my four star rating. This series is really awesome, but in some ways, I keep thinking that UID is like a middle book. I am still looking very forward to reading If I Should Die. I am a sucker for awesome cliff hangers, and I desperate want to know what Plum would do in the end to get Kate and Vincent together. ...more

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Oct 29, 2016 Jen • Just One More Page rated it liked it

Shelves: fantasy, stunning-covers, romance, literal-garbage, young-adult, female-authors, paranormal, urban-fantasy, zombies, abandoned-series

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Amy Plum is the international bestselling author of the DIE FOR ME series (Indie Next List pick, Romance Times top pick, and recipient of a starred review from School Library Journal). The books have been translated into thirteen foreign languages. The trilogy is accompanied by two eNovellas entitled DIE FOR HER and DIE ONCE MORE and a compendium entitled INSIDE THE WORLD OF DIE FOR ME.

In DREAMFA Amy Plum is the international bestselling author of the DIE FOR ME series (Indie Next List pick, Romance Times top pick, and recipient of a starred review from School Library Journal). The books have been translated into thirteen foreign languages. The trilogy is accompanied by two eNovellas entitled DIE FOR HER and DIE ONCE MORE and a compendium entitled INSIDE THE WORLD OF DIE FOR ME.

In DREAMFALL and NEVERWAKE a radical experiment to cure chronic insomnia goes wrong, and its seven teenage test subjects are plunged into a shared coma populated by one another’s nightmares; those who die in the dream will also die in real life.

Amy's action/adventure/magic duology, AFTER THE END and UNTIL THE BEGINNING, received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, 4 1/2 stars from RT Book Reviews, and enthusiastic reviews from Kirkus, USA Today, ALA Booklist and School Library Journal.

After being raised in Birmingham, Alabama, in a rather restrictive environment, AMY PLUM escaped to Chicago to an even more restrictive environment at a university that expelled people for dancing. (And where she was called to the dean’s office for “wearing too much black”.) After all of that restrictiveness, she was forced to run far far away, specifically to Paris, France, where she only wore black and danced all she wanted.

After five years in Paris, she ventured to London, where she got an M.A. in Medieval Art History, specializing in Early Sienese Painting (1260-1348) mainly because it promised almost no hope of finding a paying job afterward.

Amy managed to find work in the world of art and antiques in New York. But after almost a decade of high-pressure lifestyle in the Big Apple, she swapped her American city for a French village of 1300 inhabitants.

After signing with HarperCollins for the DIE FOR ME series, Amy left her job as an English professor at Tours University to write full-time. She now lives in Paris with her two kids and her black lab, Oberon.

She is a huge fan of Edward Gorey and Maira Kalman (and collects both of their books/art), as well as David Sedaris, Amadeo Modigliani, and Ira Glass.

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“Still in one piece?” Vincent teased, pulling me close & planting a soft kiss on my lips. “After dirty-dancing with Jules, I’m not sure.” — 119 likes

“Kate, I admit that we aren’t in the easiest of situations. But are you always this . . . complicated?”
I opened my mouth to say something, but Vincent shook his head, grinning. “Actually, don’t answer that. Of course you are. I wouldn’t be so totally into you if you weren’t.” — 117 likes

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