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The Sevens #2
The Downs
In The Wild Wood, Cecily Daye discovered who she was, embraced the trials she was born to endure, and emerged with a power unrivaled in the world. The moment Cecily came into her true power, the world changed. Every living being felt the surge, the awakening of a power that could destroy all life. Both friends and enemies look upon her with suspicion and wonder if she will use her power for justice instead of treachery. As beings—men, mystics, and monsters—scramble for more power to offset the limitless will of Cecily Daye, one force—the Source—understands the mistake of her birth, the mistake that can be undone. While her friends and boyfriend battle the horrors awakened by her existence, Cecily stands alone facing the Source. But Cecily's greatest foe is the question she holds deep within her heart: should she even be allowed to exist? Enter The Downs.
- GenresYoung Adult
328 pages, Paperback
First published November 28, 2012
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June 24, 2017
Even better than the first one!!
April 26, 2019
Great part 2
This was a good part 2! I liked the change up in the writing of point of views of different characters! I am on to book 3 and cannot wait to see how cecily and the sisters conquer all the evil in dunlowe and darienne and how they will help with nate.
This was a good part 2! I liked the change up in the writing of point of views of different characters! I am on to book 3 and cannot wait to see how cecily and the sisters conquer all the evil in dunlowe and darienne and how they will help with nate.
March 20, 2014
After falling in love with Julie's writing style, narrative, and plot of The Wild Wood, I quickly jumped at the chance to review the next to books in The Sevens series. Don't ask me why it took me so long to pick up The Downs, but it did and I'm sorry that it did.
The Downs picks up where we left off in The Wild Wood, with the Conquerors and the Protectors heading back to their home, Darienne. Of course once on the shores of Darienne, the mystics stop Cecily, her sisters, and both sides of the war from entering, believing that Cecily shouldn't exist and will destroy them all. After demanding to be let in and helping those with her to cross the deadly water, Cecily disappears in an explosion of black smoke. With her gone, those not so great individuals take it upon themselves to use her gone to their advantage.
What I found to be extremely interesting is that Julie doesn't keep the story solely focused on those in Darienne. Her narrative goes back and forth between Darienne and those back in Dunlowe. Even then, within Dunlowe, the narrative breaks down into two separate narratives. I know this may sound terribly confusing, but Julie pulls these multiple narratives off with flair and finesse. I was never confused or bored with any of the narratives and found myself to be completely enraptured with each of them. She all knows exactly when to switch narratives to ensure you don't put The Downs down (ha) because you absolutely have to find out what it going to happen.
Julie focuses more on other characters than Cecily this time around, which I found to be enjoyable. Minor characters from The Wild Wood become major characters and we learn so much more about this mysterious world. Of the Sevens, she puts main focus on to Morgan - whom I love - and Stephanie - whom I'm never going to like. These girls are coming into their powers and we are slowly learning more and more about their previous selves. Honestly, I would love to see some sort of companion novel regarding said previous selves, but I'll have to settle with the information drops as we go along. Not that I'm complaining, each information drop we get it a wonderful insight into these characters.
With wonderfully flowing narratives, strong developing characters, and a mystery around ever corner, Julie's novels will keep you entranced until the final page. Of course, you'll be hungering for more after that! This series is unlike any fantasy series I have read before. It's a unique story line that will delight any reader of any age.
The Downs picks up where we left off in The Wild Wood, with the Conquerors and the Protectors heading back to their home, Darienne. Of course once on the shores of Darienne, the mystics stop Cecily, her sisters, and both sides of the war from entering, believing that Cecily shouldn't exist and will destroy them all. After demanding to be let in and helping those with her to cross the deadly water, Cecily disappears in an explosion of black smoke. With her gone, those not so great individuals take it upon themselves to use her gone to their advantage.
What I found to be extremely interesting is that Julie doesn't keep the story solely focused on those in Darienne. Her narrative goes back and forth between Darienne and those back in Dunlowe. Even then, within Dunlowe, the narrative breaks down into two separate narratives. I know this may sound terribly confusing, but Julie pulls these multiple narratives off with flair and finesse. I was never confused or bored with any of the narratives and found myself to be completely enraptured with each of them. She all knows exactly when to switch narratives to ensure you don't put The Downs down (ha) because you absolutely have to find out what it going to happen.
Julie focuses more on other characters than Cecily this time around, which I found to be enjoyable. Minor characters from The Wild Wood become major characters and we learn so much more about this mysterious world. Of the Sevens, she puts main focus on to Morgan - whom I love - and Stephanie - whom I'm never going to like. These girls are coming into their powers and we are slowly learning more and more about their previous selves. Honestly, I would love to see some sort of companion novel regarding said previous selves, but I'll have to settle with the information drops as we go along. Not that I'm complaining, each information drop we get it a wonderful insight into these characters.
With wonderfully flowing narratives, strong developing characters, and a mystery around ever corner, Julie's novels will keep you entranced until the final page. Of course, you'll be hungering for more after that! This series is unlike any fantasy series I have read before. It's a unique story line that will delight any reader of any age.
January 19, 2017
The Downs takes you on an incredible new journey with the sevens. With twists that no one will see coming. It is the perfect book for all ages. But it doesn't just cover the new adventures with the sevens, it shows into what is happening with the town of Dunlowe once the sevens leave on there next adventure. This sequel keeps you on the edge of the seat as the sevens undergo many new obstacles that take the reader through a roller coaster of emotions. With more characters being interwoven into the plot the reader will love what Mrs. Nelson has created with this literary masterpiece.
December 15, 2012
I thoroughly enjoyed The Wild Wood, and The Downs was even better. The reader gets to know other characters better in this book and the story unfolds in new directions. Loved this book and am now eager to read the next installment in the sevens series.
December 20, 2012
Enjoyed Wild Wood, but loved The Downs. It's great to have some of my questions answered and to see new plots develop!
February 4, 2013
Characters other than Cecily are greatly developed in this book-both for good and for evil. The richness of the characters makes me anxious for the next book in the series.
November 4, 2013
Review to come.... And it was just as awesome as the first book... :)
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