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The Lovely and the Lost

(The Dispossessed #2)

Page Morgan (Goodreads Author)

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Ingrid and Gabby survived the Underneath. They saved their brother, Grayson, from a future of dark servitude and exposed a plot to undermine the Alliance. But danger still lurks in the streets of Paris, and the Dispossessed, perched on the city's bridges and rooftops, might not be able to save their human wards this time. ...more

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Jan 20, 2014 Booknut rated it really liked it

Shelves: devils-and-demons, ethics-and-society, gorgeous-guys, knight-in-shining-armour, mystery-and-sherlocking, paranormal-peoples, cliff-hanger-endings, people-with-powers, romance, books-i-love-dearly

Dear Page Morgan...

Between sitting on the edge of my seat as the Waverly siblings constantly threw themselves head-first into danger, and sniffling over the star-crossed beautiful disaster that is Ingrid & Luc's relationship, I was wholly engrossed in this thrilling sequel.

And that ending...oh that ending!

This ending brings new meaning to the word 'torture'. The author leads you along the 'home path' and you're thinking all is well in the world...until the ground opens up beneath you and you ...more

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May 18, 2015 Colleen Houck added it

Shelves: historical, swoonworthy-guys, paranormal

I love Luc. Just sayin'. The amount of effort it takes to write such a book needs to be recognized. The research would have made me dizzy. Page does such a good job with her mythology and her history, it's amazing! Can't wait to start book three! ...more

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Jul 04, 2015 nick (the infinite limits of love) rated it really liked it

Having loved The Beautiful and the Cursed, I was eager to get to The Lovely and the Lost. With how events tied up in the previous book, I couldn't wait to continue on with the characters and see where the story would take me. The Lovely and the Lost, was a fantastic sequel, one even stronger than the debut, in my opinion. By the end, I was hooked line and sinker into this series.

One of the most glaring parts of this sequel has to be the character development. Each and everyone of these character
Having loved The Beautiful and the Cursed, I was eager to get to The Lovely and the Lost. With how events tied up in the previous book, I couldn't wait to continue on with the characters and see where the story would take me. The Lovely and the Lost, was a fantastic sequel, one even stronger than the debut, in my opinion. By the end, I was hooked line and sinker into this series.

One of the most glaring parts of this sequel has to be the character development. Each and everyone of these characters has undergone a tremendous amount of growth from the previous installment and in The Lovely and the Lost, they continued to grow, becoming more confident in themselves. In the first book, I mentioned in my review that I had a fondness over Ingrid as a protagonist. That switched in The Lovely and the Lost when I found myself drifting more towards Gabby's character. The maturity and confidence that she has acquired over the course of the books was outstanding. I admired her so much for how she dealt with the aftermath of The Beautiful and the Cursed. Not only does she not sit around and wallow in grief over the loss of one of her biggest assets, she funnels it into something more positive instead, learning to get over the fact that she wasn't gifted like her siblings were. She has grown into a strong and confident young woman and I couldn't be prouder of her. Hers and Nolan's relationship continued to deepen and gave me the butterflies when they were together. Nolan could be a flirty rascal at times, but he had a heart made of gold and was incredibly supportive of Gabby and never stopped making her feel beautiful. That was one boy after my own heart!

Ingrid, too, continued to be a fantastic character, fighting to protect those she loved. Her relationship with Luc was very frayed in this one. It hurt my heart to see the two of them wanting to be together, but still not being able to because of gargoyle-humans relationships being forbidden. Her romance did turn a bit triangley, but it weirdly didn't bother me as much because Ingrid did favor Luc, no matter what, and she did repeatedly state that. Still, I would have been happier if she hadn't developed any feelings for Vander in the first place. All in all, the romances really hurt (in a good way)! In The Lovely and the Lost we also get the POV of Grayson, who surprised me because of how much I ended up liking him. He was also dealing with his curse and slowly coming to terms with it. I felt like everything about The Lovely and the Lost heightened, including the plot. It was a lot more exciting than the first book and set up the stage for the final battle in book 3. I also loved how the author expanded on her world building. We learn more about the angels, the Order and the Alliance. The paranormal and historical parts of the book fused beautifully together once again. I especially loved how much darker and gothic The Lovely and the Lost got.

The Lovely and the Lost was a great sequel, building up on the first book, with some amazing character and plot development. This series is quickly becoming one of my favorite YA series. Page Morgan is a talented author and if you haven't read this series, definitely give it a shot.
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Oct 01, 2013 Victoria Scott rated it it was amazing

An outstanding sequel, and dare I say better than the first book. Morgan does a fantastic job of refreshing our memories before delving into the story, which is something every reader appreciates. I loved encountering the various demons, and romance sizzles between characters at every turn. If you love Cassandra Clare's storytelling, you'll love Page Morgan's THE BEAUTIFUL AND THE CURSED series. This book is dark, passionate, thrilling, and it's set in historic Paris. In other words, it's perfec ...more

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May 25, 2013 Jaime (Two Chicks on Books) rated it it was amazing

That was freaking awesome!!!!!!! I need book 3 NOW!

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Jul 01, 2018 Kayla rated it it was ok

This series is definitely not to me but I'm gonna read the last book just for a feel of completion. ...more

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Dec 04, 2013 Giselle rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: from-publishers, unsolicited, 4-star, age-young-adult, genre-romance, 2014, genre-paranormal, genre-angels, genre-gothic, genre-demons

Soooo good! Review TK

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Apr 30, 2015 Alicia Batista (Addicted Readers) rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: a-must-read, fantasy, amazing, r2r, wonderful, dual-pov, favorites, great-book, so-many-feelings, you-ll-be-sorry-if-you-miss-this-bo

4.5 STARS

THE LOVELY AND THE LOST was a bombshell of a sequel!! Filled with everything imaginable, it made for a epic adventure that I absolutely loved exploring! Page Morgan steps her game up in this thrilling second installment, that had my heart-racing, hands-shaking, and fingers turning the pages faster then I could read them in awe and anticipation. Everything is more intense, more raw, more dangerous, and more suspenseful as ever, as the Waverly's explore their otherworldly gifts, their ...more

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Dec 30, 2013 Melissa rated it really liked it

This book killed me! I was still in love from the first book and this one made me fall even harder. Every character has something amazing about them and that makes then unique and it all shines through.

Ingrid is in love with Luc. Amazing gargoyle, protector, independent , fierce, loyal Luc. But he starts to pull away. Ingrid knows why, but she can't stand being hurt and rejected. Then there is Vander bookworm, loyal, human also in love with Ingrid. He can love openly but doesn't mean he is the ...more

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May 09, 2014 Dark Faerie Tales rated it it was amazing

Shelves: reviewed-by-bridget

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Quick & Dirty: Full of heart pounding action, epic romance, and one of the best cast of characters I have ever met. It’s just one of those stories you can’t get enough of and when you are finished you are left wanting so much more. This is one of my all time favorite series ever!!!

Opening Sentence: The quiet ached.

The Review:

All the Waverly’s survived their recent run in with the evil fallen angel Axia. But just because they are no longer in immediate danger t ...more

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Jul 01, 2013 Nicole Wang rated it it was amazing

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I read The Beautiful and the Cursed last year, and while I did enjoy it, it just wasn’t my favorite book. But The Lovely and the Lost? Oh my freaking God, I’m just in love with the series now. Or Luc. Or both. Let’s go with both so that no one claims I’m just reading because of Luc (Okay, fine, a lot of my love for this series has to do with him. But not only him. I promise.)Well, since I’m on Luc, let’s talk romance.
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I read The Beautiful and the Cursed last year, and while I did enjoy it, it just wasn’t my favorite book. But The Lovely and the Lost? Oh my freaking God, I’m just in love with the series now. Or Luc. Or both. Let’s go with both so that no one claims I’m just reading because of Luc (Okay, fine, a lot of my love for this series has to do with him. But not only him. I promise.)Well, since I’m on Luc, let’s talk romance.
Obviously, I’m a bit obsessed with one of Ingrid’s love interests here. He was sweet and protective and jealous and everything and I just fell even more in love with him than I had in the last book. While he tries to stay away from Ingrid, we all knew that wouldn’t happen. And how Ingrid affected him was just so…adorable, for lack of a better word.

And yes, there was a love triangle with Vander. I sometimes felt bat for Vander, what with Ingrid being so obviously in love with Luc, but I’m so absolutely Team Luc, it’s hard not to gloat. But Vander was also super sweet towards Ingrid, although Luc was more ruggedly sexy. Which sort of wins here.
Gabby’s own romance isn’t so much paradise either. Complications arise (most which made my eyebrows shoot up), but it’s easy to see that Nolan loves Gabby desperately and dearly. Their romance was so cute and I sort of hate the way the story ended on that part.

Grayson gets his own romance in The Lovely and the Lost, and I just love it so much! I ship them. I don’t really want to say anything else, because spoilers, but it’s pretty easy to figure out once you start the book.Wow three characters’ love lives take up a lot of text.Onto the action part, there’s no lack of that here. There was always a fight scene or a possession or a demon just laying in wait for one of the Waverlys and while it wasn’t exactly fast paced, I loved the pacing and how nothing was rushed or slow. Twists were numerous and one concerning a certain gargoyle just shocked me to the core. And the ending? The freaking ending! Page Morgan knows how to break a reader’s heart and has a knack for cliffhangers apparently. Thanks a lot.I loved all the characters in The Lovely and the Lost, especially Ingrid with her strength and her less rash decisions than her sister. Gabby still irritated me a bit because she kept thinking she could fight and kept putting herself in harm’s way, not seeming to notice that if she got injured, Luc would too.
We meet a lot of new characters in here, some of them friendly, most of them…not so friendly. It was hard to differentiate the two, leading to a lot of screaming and book-against-the-wall-ness.

The Lovely and the Lost is one of those books that breaks the Sequel Syndrome and makes you fall in love with the series all over again. The Gothic atmosphere is as gorgeous as it was before and with the worldbuilding Morgan creates, it’s impossible not to get sucked in to the world and story. Honestly, for anyone who loves Paranormal or Gothic Lit, The Dispossessed is one of my highest recommendations. Read it people. Read it. ...more

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May 26, 2015 Nika rated it liked it

It isn´t a question of what´s changed that I didn´t like the 2nd installment s much as the 1st. It isn´t about what I missed either.
The feeling was there, still. The silent, sneaking creep and the permanent goose bumps. It somehow attached itself to the read and the brilliant writing nothing but adds up to a great read. Paris comes alive again with all its gargoyly and churchly beauty. Everything I loved about The Beautiful and the Cursed was still there, obviously.

Also, Grayson´s POV offered It isn´t a question of what´s changed that I didn´t like the 2nd installment s much as the 1st. It isn´t about what I missed either.
The feeling was there, still. The silent, sneaking creep and the permanent goose bumps. It somehow attached itself to the read and the brilliant writing nothing but adds up to a great read. Paris comes alive again with all its gargoyly and churchly beauty. Everything I loved about The Beautiful and the Cursed was still there, obviously.

Also, Grayson´s POV offered some insight and the sort of thoughts and feels you needed to know about to accept him as a member of the crew. Though I couldn´t fully understand him (he´s not the only one with demon blood, after all) and his tendency to act like the Soldier of Solitude (boy, people would actually help you if you only asked them to!) I can´t blame it all on him. I ddin´t get along with Ingrid´s behavior either. She may claim to help and support her brother with all her might, but she never really does anything. She doesn´t even speak with him about what´s happened! I thought they were the same person? Attached at the hip? One cannot simply loose this kind of connection, right?

Which brings me neatly to my next point, the main reason why I didn´t quite enjoy the 2nd part as much.

Firstly, I hoped for more Marco. Fortunately, my wish was granted. He suddenly appears in the main plot line. Unfortunately that happened towards the end and all I got was Marco flying, lying and staying around (mostly naked). Which wasn´t exactly what I hoped for at all.

Secondly, and most importantly: What the heck is it with this love triangle? We have Vander - a totally lovable and cool guy. You know Philip from Pirates of the Caribbean 4? Well, just add some humor and major skills with the crossbow - ta ta. Who wouldn´t like this guy? Plus, he´s crushing on Ingrid quite hard.
Who in turn, as our second part of the LT doesn´t love him at all, confesses that to herself multiple times and still feels the need to kiss him (fully knowing how he feels and whom her heart belongs to, I might add) not only once, but twice. Congrats girl. That´s how it´s done. Not.
Luc, on the other hand, said owner of her heart, kind of fails at keeping her away. Can´t blame him, actually, because at least he tried. But WTF Ingrid?
I truly hated this story line. Also, I still don´t feel the sparks between Ingrid and Luc. Shouldn´t they light up the whole read? Rather they come across quite weird, especially since Ingrid´s fascination with scales and wings borders on obsession.

Although I totally liked the story, still love Gabby and her impulsiveness, Nolan and the Alliance and the general vibe of the whole plot, I couldn´t fully enjoy the read. The story was great and didn´t get boring, even though it lacked movement and progress at times. It simply does not need the absolutely unnecessary touch of whatever sort of romance this is supposed to be.
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Jul 16, 2013 Cali rated it it was amazing

Shelves: my-god-i-love-you, super-kilig, that-scares-the-willies-out-of-me, the-suspense-is-killing-me, i-wish-my-love-life-was-like-that, i-wish-i-was-like-that, cutest-couples, i-definitely-did-not-see-that-comin, historical-fiction, read-2014

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I have officially stopped breathing. My God. What a book.

Every single character Page Morgan has introduced into the mix, each have a purpose and that's to propel the plot forward. None of them are just dead space or an excuse to use up more pages. They are all beyond unique and riveting, from the powers they wield to their own personality and charm. And that is what makes an excellent and strong set of characters. With those characters come the infamous couples.

The first being Luc and Ingrid. E I have officially stopped breathing. My God. What a book.

Every single character Page Morgan has introduced into the mix, each have a purpose and that's to propel the plot forward. None of them are just dead space or an excuse to use up more pages. They are all beyond unique and riveting, from the powers they wield to their own personality and charm. And that is what makes an excellent and strong set of characters. With those characters come the infamous couples.

The first being Luc and Ingrid. Even after a wait of more than a year, their chemistry and love is still fresh and vibrant, literally jumping off the page at every turn. While they make an amazingly adorable couple, their relationship is the epitome of forbidden love. As much as they try, they simply can't be together (mostly because of stupid meddling angels). Yet I think that that hindrance between them makes it all the more heartfelt.

Then comes the budding romance between Chelle and Grayson. Chelle, a member of the Alliance and a formidable fighter of throwing stars and Grayson, a human with hellhound blood coursing through his veins. Two people who wouldn't normally seem to find their way to each other but end up doing so. They go together like bread and butter or peanut butter and jelly. They're just little fledglings learning how to fly together instead of separately and the way we get to see it come together is moving.

Finally, Gabby and Nolan, a relationship I thought would become a story on its own but instead didn't. I don't know if it's because they didn't get much focus in the story or it was simply because Nolan was short of vibrancy. I just felt that they were lacking in something fundamental in couples. Yes, there were moments when they would come together but I didn't feel the spark that was present in the previous book. It could be a transition to another couple, like Gabby and Rory but I honestly feel deep in my gut that it'll always be Gabby and Nolan.

But aside from characters that step out of the pages and demand the reader's attention, the story itself is meaty and full of promises. The third book is bound to be just as fast-paced and just as insistent to be read even if it's 3 in the morning. A worthwhile heart-wrenching, nail biting, sweat inducing read :)

And the cover is just lovely.

UPDATE:

20 freaking 14?! Are you serious?! I have to wait for 6 months or more?! THE WAIT WILL BE ANTAGONIZING!! *whimper in pain* Luc... Ingrid... Gabby... Grayson... Nolan... *sob* ...more

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Jul 16, 2013 Nikki S rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: paranormal

8/23/13
WTF When did this cover happen?! I didn't know it was released! I like it though!

03/19/14:
I was so excited about this after reading the first one. Just knowing that Luc and Ingrid's story was going to continue was enough to get me excited. Then while reading the book I was reminded of this wonderful world that Page Morgan has prepared.
You all know how much I loved the world that The Beautiful and the Cursed was set in. And because this one was set in the same world I obviously loved it ...more

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Oct 08, 2015 Imani rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: favorites, alternating-povs-eww

Well I swallowed this book up in a day and a half. I was dying to read it apparently o_o lol

The problem, Ingrid was coming to realize, was that there were no hard and fast rules when it came to evil. It could change shape. Be one thing one moment and something else the next. It could be demon. Gargoyle. Human. Angel.
Ingrid wondered what evil would look like the next time it came knocking.

That quote really got me. How true it is! This book would've gotten 5 stars if it didn't change perspecti ...more

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Apr 12, 2014 Alexandra rated it it was amazing

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After the success of "The Beautiful and the Cursed" Page Morgan returns with a thrilling sequel fuul of mystery, action and betryal. Ingrid and her family try to move over the tragedy of the first book and heal their scars. On the other hand, Luc has to fight his feelings for Inrid as also deal with a new gargoyle, Hunters and the warth of the angels.

Told by multiple POVs we get a real picture of all the situations as also the characters' fe ...more

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Aug 26, 2013 Diamond rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Recommends it for: Lovers of gothic literature

Shelves: 2014-releases, ya, own, hist-fic, paranormal-romance, fantasy, ya-series-i-love, angels, series-i-love, gothic

It feels so good to give a well-deserved 5 stars to this exceptional sequel. Page Morgan has proven herself, once again, in this action laced follow up. There isn't much to say, except, if you haven't read this series yet -- GO READ IT. Now. It's my favorite series, and gothic young adult is my new favorite genre.

It has just enough action, emotion, love, lust, hot guys, demons, and villains to keep you intrigued and flustered at the same time. My only critique is: that ending? Seriously? Why do ...more

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Jun 24, 2013 Renee rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: trilogy, myths-and-legends, angels-demons-halfbloods-oh-my, historical, ebooks, 2014

9/6/13
Not sure when the cover came up, but it's just as gorgeous as the first book. I really cant wait to read it.

8/5/14
Omg that ending what why irindi whyyyyyyy :( ...more

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Mar 04, 2014 Leah (Jane Speare) rated it really liked it

You know, I think this is even better than the first book!

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Mar 30, 2015 Jen (The Starry-Eyed Revue) rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: 2015, audiobooks, fantasy, magic-time-travel, library, re-read, historical-fiction, paranormal-other, favorites, gothic

Re-read before The Wondrous and the Wicked. Original review here.

Whoa. I am so glad I did a re-read. I forgot SO much. ...more

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May 02, 2014 Novels On The Run rated it it was amazing

BOOK REVIEW by Michelle 18th May 2014:

RATING: 5 TEAM LUC STARS!!

LOVED IT!

This series keeps on rocking my kazbah.

Yeah. I really dig this series.

The cast of characters each have something to say and I am just falling for them all. It’s one of those series of books where all the characters both main and sub characters will have you wanting to switch pov’s to read more about where they are going in the story line, often.

I am admittedly, Team Luc and Team Nolan for the girls, but it’s so hard not to ...more

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Jul 24, 2017 Myreadbooks rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: format-papier

On the cover there is Ingrid and Marco in a stone wolf. The plot is more anchored on the imposing demons that Gabby Constantine and the others are trying to hunt, on Leon they are looking for and on a certain Robert Dupuis who wants to recover the blood of Ingrid. Too bad that at the end Luc the gargoyle must change territory. Looking forward to reading more. The author has trained us in a supernatural world of demons and human gargoyles with brilliance.

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Dec 08, 2020 Duchessbookworm rated it it was amazing

Shelves: love, ya, romance, magic, 5-star, fantasy, angels, historical-fiction, demon, family

Another great time with this one. I liked the characters and story, was overall very engaged with the book.

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Dec 18, 2013 Rachel (The Rest Is Still Unwritten) rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: i-own, publisher-sent, hot-keys-sent

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Thank you to Hot Key Books for providing me with a copy of this in exchange for an honest review!

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The Lovely and the Lost is the rich and startling follow up to Page Mogan’s sensational debut The Beautiful and the Cursed, and is as good, if not better than it’s predecessor!

Darkly gothic and magical, The Lovely and the Lost was a superb sequel to an unexpectedly brilliant debut and I just adored it. Having read the first novel, The Thank you to Hot Key Books for providing me with a copy of this in exchange for an honest review!

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The Lovely and the Lost is the rich and startling follow up to Page Mogan’s sensational debut The Beautiful and the Cursed, and is as good, if not better than it’s predecessor!

Darkly gothic and magical, The Lovely and the Lost was a superb sequel to an unexpectedly brilliant debut and I just adored it. Having read the first novel, The Beautiful and the Cursed with next to no real expectations, I honestly think this series is an absolute gem…and so underrated! Page Morgan transports her readers to such a compelling world in her stories and so eloquently depicts a dark world where those of proper society are woven together with all kinds of different creatures that go bump in the night.

Perfectly written and incredibly paced, The Lovely and the Lost is wonderfully detailed as Morgan continues to develop her overall storyline, whilst still allowing The Lovely and the Lost to have its own singular storyline. Book two in the series continues to focus around sisters Ingrid and Gabby and is told through their POV’s as well as that of some of the many electric characters Morgan has introduced during the first two books. Seeing through the eyes of so many characters, including Ingrid, Gabby, Luc, Vander and Grayson amongst others only manages to enhance the reading experience and give you a very well rounded view of the world and the goings on in the story.

I’m so in love with so many characters in this series that I almost have no words. Almost. The characters Page Morgan has written into this series are amazing to read about. Honestly, I don’t have a bad word to say about any of them and I adore the way they relate to one another. They all have such different relationships; from the romances Morgan explores to the bonds between sisters and brothers, to those that are close confidants and friends—they’re all so magical to read about, and it’s this sensational character dynamic that wins me over time and time again. With the turn of every page I’m falling for these characters and the connections they share. I’m one hundred invested in their individual relationships and have been since the very beginning.

I think Ingrid and Gabby are fantastic leading ladies, although I think Gabby is particularly awesome. The lass has some serious fire and spirit that continually entertains me. Gabby is such a strong young woman and though she may be rash, she means well and has all good intensions. The Lovely and the Lost sees Gabby in a pickle on more than one occasion, especially with some of her actions at the end of the novel that may change things forever.

As always I’m continuing to adore the romances featured in this series. Ingrid continues to grow closer to Vander and though her feelings for him deepen, her heart is still very much with Luc. Personally, I love Vander but see Ingrid and Luc more together; they just can’t seem to fight what they feel, despite the dangers and cautions about them getting involved, but I do foresee Page Morgan continuing to develop Ingrid’s relationship with both amazing young men; something that both excites and irks me!

Gabby and Nolan’s romance never fails to please me. These two have so much fire and electricity together that I read, desperate to stumble across a scene between the two, simply because I know how incredible it will be. Nolan and Gabby bring out the best, and worst, in each other and I love the spark Morgan brings to the story with their relationship. She may be a bit younger than he, but Nolan adores Gabby exactly the way she is, scars and all. Some difficult moments towards the end of the book have me worried for the stability of their relationship and I can only hope that Morgan doesn’t do anything too cruel with my favourite couple!

A surprising development in The Lovely and the Lost for me was the one between Ingrid and Gabby’s brother Grayson and the attraction he feels for Alliance member Chelle. This may have come from nowhere after the last book, but I’m excited over the prospect of a future romance between them. Grayson has some very real inner demons considering he shares hellhound blood but he really tried in this book and I hated that it kept blowing up in his face. After appearing as a minor character in The Beautiful and the Cursed it was interesting seeing him have a more feature role and I look forward to seeing him develop in future books.

There were quite a few unexpected twists in The Lovely and the Lost that will both delight and shock readers. Page Morgan continues to slowly develop her characters, adding new dimensions, and dangers, to her storyline to keep you lost amongst the compelling romance, heart-stopping danger and unending excitement! Stunning story—bring on the next book! ...more

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May 23, 2013 Jen (The Starry-Eyed Revue) rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: magic-time-travel, favorites, 2014, arcs, demons, immortals, 2014-faves, angels, signed, gargoyles

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Wow, what a mess! Not the book itself, just the way it ended. I'm still reeling from the adrenaline rush. I'm always a little wary of sequels because of the dreaded second book syndrome, where the author spends more time on world-building than plot and character interactions, but The Lovely and the Lost suffers from none of that. In fact, I'd wager that I enj ...more

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Jun 23, 2014 Tiffany Holme rated it really liked it

Shelves: own, hardcover

Still Wonderfully Unique...

The Beautiful and The Cursed opened up an entirely new world for me, and this book continued into that world. What I love is that it is Morgan has a unique style of writing that draws me in, in such a way that I can't adequately describe the feeling. There are times when I pull myself out of her writing and know, that if it weren't for the beauty and feeling in her writing this story would not be what it is. I am not saying I don't love the story, because I absolutely Still Wonderfully Unique...

The Beautiful and The Cursed opened up an entirely new world for me, and this book continued into that world. What I love is that it is Morgan has a unique style of writing that draws me in, in such a way that I can't adequately describe the feeling. There are times when I pull myself out of her writing and know, that if it weren't for the beauty and feeling in her writing this story would not be what it is. I am not saying I don't love the story, because I absolutely do but Morgan gives it life and meaning. This being the second book in the series had the potential to fail, but instead it soared.

The pacing was once again almost perfect. I found a couple of spots here and there had a bit of a lull, but overall I found that I could not put the book down. The unique premise in which the Gargoyles exist and the line that is straddled by the Waverly siblings is unique. Though not all three have demon blood running through their veins, but they are each different from what society wants. I cannot help but wonder what they would do if one of them was not special, how would the story pan out then. There is also a little twist that I sensed but could not prove until later in the book, and I also couldn't place what had been the cause of it. It is one thing to know that "one of these things just aint like the others," but something completely different to know why.

It doesn't matter what sister you speak of I like both of them. However, I am partial to Gabby. I believe everyone underestimates her and her determination to not only protect but succeed. She may not be a fearless warrior but she has the heart of one. She also has something to prove, or feels as if she does and this sometimes leaves her judgement a little off. With Ingrid I found a lot of growth but I hope for more strength to come. She can do more than she believes, but I did find myself proud of her for beginning to step up and stand up for what she believed. No characters are perfect but these girls are something that make you not care about that.

The romance is both complicated and uncomplicated, it once again depends on the sister you are dealing with. If it is Gabby, things are simple. She loves Nolan, and despite the age gap (appropriate for the time setting) I think he is perfect for her. He makes her feel everything that she should. However, he is sometimes an ass, but at the same time it is mostly a show for his psychotic father. That guy is an ass and a half and I know that he is there so that not everything is happily ever after and easy for them (among other things), but I wish he would just bugger off. With Ingrid, things are much more complicated. There was always a hint of a triangle with her. Thing with it is, it never bothered me. Yes her heart may sometimes pull more than one way, but ultimately she knows what she wants just not how she could ever have it. I am not saying that I don't like Vander but Luc will blow him out of the water... or anywhere really.

The other mentionable is Greyson. He is not the way his sisters remember, his relationship with Ingrid is so far from what I expected. Given he is having a hard time dealing with his Hell Hound side, and I didn't expect him to bounce right back but his struggle was more than I could have expected. There was growth by the end of the book for him though and many moments in-between that made my heart ache for him. Also mentionable is the slight crush he seems to have going on, and although it does not seem to be reciprocated, I have my hopes.

The Lovely and The Lost was a great second book, that sadly finished in such a way I wanted to scream. I hope that the ache will be repaired in the next book because I will be as heartbroken as the character if it isn't. I am overall happy with the development and continue to love Morgan's writing and the characters she has created. With depth, and description The Dispossessed series is a complete win. Pick it up if you love historical reads that have a paranormal cross. If you are para lover that normally passes on the historical, you might want to give this series a go because Page Morgan has done it in a way that will blow your mind. ...more

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Oct 24, 2013 Jessica (a GREAT read) rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I received this ARC while attending the Less than Three Conference in October 2013, I was in no way compensated for this review.

When I saw Page Morgan's The Lovely and the Lost at the Less than Three Conference, for authors against bullying, I was quite happy! And I must say that Page really does pick the story up quite well, more than I expected. For in the first book, there was a lot of discovery going on for the Waverly siblings. Where those discoveries would take them was anyone's guess. But ...more

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Jun 18, 2013 Stephanie rated it it was amazing

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I received a copy of this from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. No compensation was given, offered, or taken to alter this review.

What can I say? Expectations were high after I finished The Beautiful and the Cursed. I'm insanely happy to say that they were all met and surpassed (not that there was any doubt; I mean, this is Page Morgan's work we're talking about here).

The rich historical setting was just as immersive as it was the first time around. Morgan has a way I received a copy of this from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. No compensation was given, offered, or taken to alter this review.

What can I say? Expectations were high after I finished The Beautiful and the Cursed. I'm insanely happy to say that they were all met and surpassed (not that there was any doubt; I mean, this is Page Morgan's work we're talking about here).

The rich historical setting was just as immersive as it was the first time around. Morgan has a way with words. The narrative is rich and compelling and the switching POVs were all distinct and different. We're immediately brought back into a world of gargoyles and their human charges; specifically Luc's humans.

The plot was perfectly executed. I love this story so much. The back story is there so I know there's more to the world Morgan has built, but it doesn't overshadow the novel's events. Perfectly done, Miss Morgan. There are no words to describe it all. Truly. You just have to read and enjoy it. I was on the edge there reading the last sixty pages. I think I might've tensed up a few times too...

I loved the addition of Grayson to the cast. He was really easy to connect to and I enjoyed seeing him interact with Ingrid and Gabby. His storyline was really interesting and I'm curious to see where Morgan goes with it. Will he fade into the background? Or will be resurface and have an active role? Personally, I'm hoping for the latter.

Gabby is so cute. I really love her personality; it certainly spices things up. Her relationship with Nolan makes me smile just about every time they're together. I just wish we had more of Nolan. Of course, I'm sure I'll always be wishing for that. After all, IT'S NOLAN.

In addition to all of this, Ingrid is getting a hold on her powers but a certain someone is unknowingly making this more difficult. *glares* I did have a couple moments when I was frustrated with Ingrid because I knew she was making a mistake or I just wanted her to tell someone off. *huff* But Miss Morgan had to keep it in character so Ingrid didn't, even though I REALLY wanted her to.

There were also some interesting developments with Vander. That was surprising. I do think I'd like him better if he wasn't vying for Ingrid's affections. His story is a great addition to the series and I could potentially like him more... but my lips are sealed as to why.

Then there's Luc. Miss Morgan loves to torture me. Why does Luc have to be a gargoyle? Argh! He's a really cool and awesome gargoyle but, hello, he belongs with Ingrid. We finally learn about Luc's past so all of my questions there were answered. I know logically, after what he did, I shouldn't like him as much but Morgan has created a character that's both monster and human, and the human is pretty cool.

If I have to pick a favorite addition to the cast, I'd go with Marco. We met him in The Beautiful and the Cursed but things became official here. He's really grown on me and I really can't wait to see him in MORE action when the third book is released next year.

Magnificently done, Miss Morgan! ...more

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Aug 22, 2013 Bruna Bellini rated it it was amazing

Ohh another great book! Great sequel!
I love stories of demons, gargoyles and angels settled in ghotic era!
Once again, in this book, we have more mystery!
Everything is very dark, more creepy characters and new allies.
Luc, is such a loyal, bad-ass and hot as ever! Nothing can't stop him!
Ingrid and Gabby are still brave, even dealing with more and more oddities. I really like that they aren't like those annoying females characters all full of themselves, that wants to do everything and only by the ...more

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Jul 06, 2014 Allison rated it really liked it

This is a very good book and it had so many twists and turns. I did enjoy it and I finished it one day, but some things did bother me. I don't like Vander and I was losing track of who was good and who wasn't. ...more

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Page is the author of THE BEAUTIFUL AND THE CURSED, THE LOVELY AND THE LOST, and THE WONDROUS AND THE WICKED, young adult gothic thrillers critically acclaimed by Booklist, Publisher’s Weekly, Kirkus, School Library Journal, VOYA, and The Bulletin. Page’s novels have been an IndieNext selection, a Seventeen Magazine Summer Book Club Read, and a #1 Amazon bestseller. Her next book, THE LAST HUNTSMA ...more