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Devil's Isle #2
The Sight
The paranormal war that engulfed New Orleans seven years ago is over. But the battle for the city is just beginning . . .
Claire Connolly is a Sensitive, infected with magic when the Veil that divides humanity from the world beyond fell. Magic can easily consume and destroy a Sensitive, and if Claire’s secret is discovered she’ll be locked into the walled district of Devil’s Isle along with every other Paranormal left in the city.
Bounty hunter Liam Quinn discovered Claire’s secret, but refused to turn her in. Together they saved New Orleans from the resurgence of magic that nearly destroyed it. But now a dangerous cult is on the rise, and it will take both Claire and Liam—and magical allies within Devil’s Isle’s towering walls—to defeat the occult threat before magic corrupts them both...
Claire Connolly is a Sensitive, infected with magic when the Veil that divides humanity from the world beyond fell. Magic can easily consume and destroy a Sensitive, and if Claire’s secret is discovered she’ll be locked into the walled district of Devil’s Isle along with every other Paranormal left in the city.
Bounty hunter Liam Quinn discovered Claire’s secret, but refused to turn her in. Together they saved New Orleans from the resurgence of magic that nearly destroyed it. But now a dangerous cult is on the rise, and it will take both Claire and Liam—and magical allies within Devil’s Isle’s towering walls—to defeat the occult threat before magic corrupts them both...
330 pages, Paperback
First published August 16, 2016
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Chloe Neill
43 books10.1k followersChloe Neill is the New York Times bestselling author of the Heirs of Chicagoland, Chicagoland Vampires Novels, Devil's Isle Novels, and Dark Elite novels. Chloe was born and raised in the South, but now makes her home in the Midwest. When she's not writing, she bakes, works, and scours the Internet for good recipes and great graphic design. Chloe also maintains her sanity by spending time with her boys--her husband and their dogs, Baxter and Scout.
Connect with Chloe at www.chloeneill.com.
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July 15, 2021
The Sight
by Chloe Neill can be classified as an urban fantasy or a supernatural suspense novel that has a little romance in it. The author brings more than just your standard story of New Orleans, Louisiana after the Veil that divides paranormals and humans fell.
Claire Connolly was infected with magic when the Veil fell and is now a Sensitive. If her secret is discovered she’ll be locked up with other paranormals and humans with magic. She is a Sensitive and could become a wraith without control so she works to prevent that. Bounty hunter Liam Quinn discovered her secret, but didn’t turn her in. Now a cult has formed with the goal of eliminating all paranormals, humans with magic, and even humans that get in their way.
Both Claire and Liam are reasonably well developed and have their strengths and weaknesses that make them relatable. The secondary characters have varying degrees of depth. It will be interesting to see which ones show up in the next novel.
The plot is truly a good versus evil struggle with lots of action as well as some political intrigue and much more. The world building is fantastic and gave me a great sense of time and place. I felt transported there, living the events with Claire. The ending is a partial cliffhanger. However, this novel is much more. It also has themes of family, friendships, leadership, relationships, politics, bigotry, love, freedom, hope, kindness, and acceptance or non-acceptance of those that are different than oneself.
Overall, this book was engrossing, entertaining, and full of suspense. I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series. If you enjoy urban fantasies and supernatural suspense, then this may be the next series for you. I recommend reading the novels in order.
Opinions are mine alone and are not biased in any way.
Claire Connolly was infected with magic when the Veil fell and is now a Sensitive. If her secret is discovered she’ll be locked up with other paranormals and humans with magic. She is a Sensitive and could become a wraith without control so she works to prevent that. Bounty hunter Liam Quinn discovered her secret, but didn’t turn her in. Now a cult has formed with the goal of eliminating all paranormals, humans with magic, and even humans that get in their way.
Both Claire and Liam are reasonably well developed and have their strengths and weaknesses that make them relatable. The secondary characters have varying degrees of depth. It will be interesting to see which ones show up in the next novel.
The plot is truly a good versus evil struggle with lots of action as well as some political intrigue and much more. The world building is fantastic and gave me a great sense of time and place. I felt transported there, living the events with Claire. The ending is a partial cliffhanger. However, this novel is much more. It also has themes of family, friendships, leadership, relationships, politics, bigotry, love, freedom, hope, kindness, and acceptance or non-acceptance of those that are different than oneself.
Overall, this book was engrossing, entertaining, and full of suspense. I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series. If you enjoy urban fantasies and supernatural suspense, then this may be the next series for you. I recommend reading the novels in order.
Opinions are mine alone and are not biased in any way.
August 18, 2016
Reviewed by: Rabid Reads.
While Chloe Neill’s first DEVIL’S ISLE installment was high on action, THE SIGHT was more geared towards the political implications of two opposing sides learning to live together post war. The tension does come to a head around the halfway point which is when this book got really interesting, but the earlier chapters do make it somewhat difficult to get into the story which may cause some readers to give up prematurely.
There’s very little recap, and most of the world-building groundwork was laid in volume 1, so THE VEIL should definitely be the first item on your to-do list before advancing further in this series. I enjoyed this plot slightly less than the previous one because I thought that it was too soon for the author to be focusing on the parley between humans and the Consularis without having fully built up both sides of the feud yet.
There was some forward mouvement where Claire and Liam’s romantic relationship was concerned which made me happy considering that the sexual tension between these two was almost palpable. However, as in true Urban Fantasy fashion, it was more of a one step forward, two steps back kind of progression. Not wholly surprising given the genre, and Neill’s track record with her fictional couples *cough* CHICAGOLAND VAMPIRES *cough*
The secondary and lead characters were where this novel really excelled. Connolly’s gone from being a Sensitive in hiding, to opening up to a select few, to an all or nothing heroine. Liam made strides as well with regards to his bias towards Paranormals until… he didn’t. My favourites were Moses, Malachi and Tadji though, and all for very different reasons. Mind you, Gunnar and Gavin, Liam’s brother, were pretty memorable too.
THE SIGHT in itself wasn’t great, but the possibilities it opened up for book 3 were. ~3.5 Stars
While Chloe Neill’s first DEVIL’S ISLE installment was high on action, THE SIGHT was more geared towards the political implications of two opposing sides learning to live together post war. The tension does come to a head around the halfway point which is when this book got really interesting, but the earlier chapters do make it somewhat difficult to get into the story which may cause some readers to give up prematurely.
There’s very little recap, and most of the world-building groundwork was laid in volume 1, so THE VEIL should definitely be the first item on your to-do list before advancing further in this series. I enjoyed this plot slightly less than the previous one because I thought that it was too soon for the author to be focusing on the parley between humans and the Consularis without having fully built up both sides of the feud yet.
There was some forward mouvement where Claire and Liam’s romantic relationship was concerned which made me happy considering that the sexual tension between these two was almost palpable. However, as in true Urban Fantasy fashion, it was more of a one step forward, two steps back kind of progression. Not wholly surprising given the genre, and Neill’s track record with her fictional couples *cough* CHICAGOLAND VAMPIRES *cough*
The secondary and lead characters were where this novel really excelled. Connolly’s gone from being a Sensitive in hiding, to opening up to a select few, to an all or nothing heroine. Liam made strides as well with regards to his bias towards Paranormals until… he didn’t. My favourites were Moses, Malachi and Tadji though, and all for very different reasons. Mind you, Gunnar and Gavin, Liam’s brother, were pretty memorable too.
THE SIGHT in itself wasn’t great, but the possibilities it opened up for book 3 were. ~3.5 Stars
November 13, 2016
2,5 stars
I struggled with this one. Whilst I liked book #1, The Veil, I couldn't get into the story!! In fact, I put it down a few times and forced myself to finish reading it.
I do like the heroine, Claire Connolly and some of the other secondary characters but they don't wow me!!! Another thing is that I just can't seem to connect with the world that the author is building.
I'm not sure if I will continue with this series.
I much prefer the author's Chicagoland Vampires Series.
I struggled with this one. Whilst I liked book #1, The Veil, I couldn't get into the story!! In fact, I put it down a few times and forced myself to finish reading it.
I do like the heroine, Claire Connolly and some of the other secondary characters but they don't wow me!!! Another thing is that I just can't seem to connect with the world that the author is building.
I'm not sure if I will continue with this series.
I much prefer the author's Chicagoland Vampires Series.
November 19, 2016
3.5 stars
The continued story of humans versus magical creatures after a major war. Hope and love, bud on the vine but may never get to bloom.
Bigots, haters, complete intolerance, destruction of property,and murders, the story paralleled the turmoil happening in the real world today. Reading about the protests, the anger, the fights, to name calling and bulling, so sadly realistic. The fight for equality, freedom and peace is also very real.
I enjoy Ms. Neill'c characters, she write them as complete beings with all the issues. They are likable/hatable for the right reasons and just enough quirk to make them fun. The romantic moments are brief, and semi frustraiting which fits in the world created. The story moves forward in a natural pace, big changes happen. Oh such a sad cliffhanger ending. I can't tell you anything about the happening without spoiling the fun. I am excited to read book 3
The continued story of humans versus magical creatures after a major war. Hope and love, bud on the vine but may never get to bloom.
Bigots, haters, complete intolerance, destruction of property,and murders, the story paralleled the turmoil happening in the real world today. Reading about the protests, the anger, the fights, to name calling and bulling, so sadly realistic. The fight for equality, freedom and peace is also very real.
I enjoy Ms. Neill'c characters, she write them as complete beings with all the issues. They are likable/hatable for the right reasons and just enough quirk to make them fun. The romantic moments are brief, and semi frustraiting which fits in the world created. The story moves forward in a natural pace, big changes happen. Oh such a sad cliffhanger ending. I can't tell you anything about the happening without spoiling the fun. I am excited to read book 3
September 15, 2016
The Sight is the second installment in Chloe Neill's urban fantasy series titled: Devil's Isle. I was uncertain about this series when I started it with the first book, but after reading this second, I'm feeling much more confident. Chloe Neill's signature writing style is starting to shine through and The Sight shows a strong heroine who is growing stronger while managing to hold on to her humanity (and hope) in a very inhumane world. I just love heroines like that, don't you?
For fabulous and more detailed 5-star reviews of this beauty, check out Beth's and Angie Elle's. Enjoy!
My favorite quote:
“Sometimes horrible things happen, and they're no one's fault. Sometimes they're just horrible things. The world keeps on spinning; we just try to stay on our feet."
Chloe Neill's Devil's Isle series includes the following installments as of September 2016:
#1-The Veil
#2-The Sight
For fabulous and more detailed 5-star reviews of this beauty, check out Beth's and Angie Elle's. Enjoy!
My favorite quote:
“Sometimes horrible things happen, and they're no one's fault. Sometimes they're just horrible things. The world keeps on spinning; we just try to stay on our feet."
Chloe Neill's Devil's Isle series includes the following installments as of September 2016:
#1-The Veil
#2-The Sight
August 16, 2016
This review can also be found at Carole's Random Life
This was a good second installment in the Devil's Isle series. I didn't like it quite as much as the first book in the series but it was a solid story that left me quite excited about where things are going. This is a series that really needs to be read in order since this book picks up shortly after the first one left off with all of the familiar characters being a part of the story. I enjoyed this one quite a bit.
One of the biggest strengths of this book is the world building. I love the setting of New Orleans even though it is a different city than we have in our world. Claire's lives in a New Orleans that has been changed by magic. Those with magic are sent to Devil's Isle where they are kept away from everyone else. The world building is really well done and I can clearly imagine this city that has been so deeply changed.
The characters are great in the series. I love following a great cast of characters in a book series. It is really fun to see how they grow and change over time. This group of characters are really strong. Claire is willing to sacrifice in order to help the people that live in the city. Liam is dedicated to keeping the city safe and has taken Claire under his wing. They both care for each other but try to stay friends because of Claire's magic.
I liked the overall plot of this book. I thought that there was quite a bit of excitement in the story as Claire and Liam worked to try to find out who was behind the attack and then in their quest to stop them. They found themselves in a couple of rather intense situations and I actually wasn't sure how things would work out. There was a little twist at the end that really sets the stage for an exciting third book.
I would recommend this series to fans of paranormal romance and urban fiction. I can't really make comparisons between this series and Chloe Neill's Chicagoland Vampires series since I have only read the first book in that series. I do know that this series is starting very strong and I am really looking forward to seeing where it goes.
I received an advance reader edition of this book from Berkley Publishing Group via NetGalley for the purpose of providing an honest review.
Initial Thoughts
This was good. Not great but very good. I am really curious about where the series will go from here.
This was a good second installment in the Devil's Isle series. I didn't like it quite as much as the first book in the series but it was a solid story that left me quite excited about where things are going. This is a series that really needs to be read in order since this book picks up shortly after the first one left off with all of the familiar characters being a part of the story. I enjoyed this one quite a bit.
One of the biggest strengths of this book is the world building. I love the setting of New Orleans even though it is a different city than we have in our world. Claire's lives in a New Orleans that has been changed by magic. Those with magic are sent to Devil's Isle where they are kept away from everyone else. The world building is really well done and I can clearly imagine this city that has been so deeply changed.
The characters are great in the series. I love following a great cast of characters in a book series. It is really fun to see how they grow and change over time. This group of characters are really strong. Claire is willing to sacrifice in order to help the people that live in the city. Liam is dedicated to keeping the city safe and has taken Claire under his wing. They both care for each other but try to stay friends because of Claire's magic.
I liked the overall plot of this book. I thought that there was quite a bit of excitement in the story as Claire and Liam worked to try to find out who was behind the attack and then in their quest to stop them. They found themselves in a couple of rather intense situations and I actually wasn't sure how things would work out. There was a little twist at the end that really sets the stage for an exciting third book.
I would recommend this series to fans of paranormal romance and urban fiction. I can't really make comparisons between this series and Chloe Neill's Chicagoland Vampires series since I have only read the first book in that series. I do know that this series is starting very strong and I am really looking forward to seeing where it goes.
I received an advance reader edition of this book from Berkley Publishing Group via NetGalley for the purpose of providing an honest review.
Initial Thoughts
This was good. Not great but very good. I am really curious about where the series will go from here.
June 9, 2016
THE VEIL was one of my favorite new books last year so I was definitely looking forward to its sequel, THE SIGHT. Since this is book two in the Devil’s Isle, it’s best to read this series in order because Neill wastes no time in catching readers up on past events. We’re in the middle of a war that gets dangerous fast. Standing in the middle of it all is Claire Connolly, a Sensitive who has this magic that could result in death if she is discovered. Liam Quinn, the bounty hunter, is the only one who knows her secret, and instead of turning her in, they are now joining forces to save New Orleans.
As I mentioned already, there isn’t much recap for the previous book in the series so you have to already know that facts from the beginning. This book is very heavily steeped in the politics of the world, so if you prefer witty banter and non-stop action, then you may find the beginning to be a little slow. I definitely preferred the second half of the book to the first. There’s just more going on, and that kept me glued to the pages.
The simmering romance between Claire and Liam is addressed in this book. There’s this one fabulous scene right before Liam checks her bedroom to make sure everything is safe that made me laugh. Liam continues to be one of my favorite heroes in Urban Fantasy, but I will say that I preferred him in the first book a little bit more than this one.
If you’re looking for a new heroine to fall in love with, Claire Connolly is your girl. She’s smart, sensible and very strong considering the world around her. She gets into some sticky situations with this book, but she doesn’t rely on the men around her to swoop in and save her. She also has this playful side to her that comes out every now and again that I love.
Fans of Keri Arthur’s Outlaws series would absolutely love this series. The world alone is enough for you to pick up this book, but it's the characters will make you fall in love with this series.
As I mentioned already, there isn’t much recap for the previous book in the series so you have to already know that facts from the beginning. This book is very heavily steeped in the politics of the world, so if you prefer witty banter and non-stop action, then you may find the beginning to be a little slow. I definitely preferred the second half of the book to the first. There’s just more going on, and that kept me glued to the pages.
The simmering romance between Claire and Liam is addressed in this book. There’s this one fabulous scene right before Liam checks her bedroom to make sure everything is safe that made me laugh. Liam continues to be one of my favorite heroes in Urban Fantasy, but I will say that I preferred him in the first book a little bit more than this one.
If you’re looking for a new heroine to fall in love with, Claire Connolly is your girl. She’s smart, sensible and very strong considering the world around her. She gets into some sticky situations with this book, but she doesn’t rely on the men around her to swoop in and save her. She also has this playful side to her that comes out every now and again that I love.
Fans of Keri Arthur’s Outlaws series would absolutely love this series. The world alone is enough for you to pick up this book, but it's the characters will make you fall in love with this series.
August 10, 2016
Riveting, entertaining, with an almost unique take on the paranormal world, Neill's latest series is definitely one that stands out and shines.
Every bit as good as its predecessor, The Sight was hard to put down and kept me eagerly turning the pages right up until the devastating end.
With unforgettable characters (love Moses!) and a whole cast of unusual paranormal beings, it truly does have a place all its own in the genre.
With new threats at every turn, new adventures to be had, Claire and her rag tag group of friends have even more to deal with and conquer as it seems like they take one step forward and two steps back trying to get New Orleans back to its original glory and to a place where humans and paras can both live and interact alike.
I adored this second installment and with the ending that left it all up in the air, was left craving more. I'm so very excited for where this series is going and for what Neill will throw at us next.
*ARC copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.*
Every bit as good as its predecessor, The Sight was hard to put down and kept me eagerly turning the pages right up until the devastating end.
With unforgettable characters (love Moses!) and a whole cast of unusual paranormal beings, it truly does have a place all its own in the genre.
With new threats at every turn, new adventures to be had, Claire and her rag tag group of friends have even more to deal with and conquer as it seems like they take one step forward and two steps back trying to get New Orleans back to its original glory and to a place where humans and paras can both live and interact alike.
I adored this second installment and with the ending that left it all up in the air, was left craving more. I'm so very excited for where this series is going and for what Neill will throw at us next.
*ARC copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.*
February 26, 2018
The Sight is book 2 in the Devil’s Isle series. I highly recommend that you read this series in order. Although Neill does a great job catching you up, it just isn’t the same as getting it from the start.
Claire is a magic sensitive, living in a world where humans fear all things magic. If she is found out, at the very least, locked up on Devil’s Isle and at the worst killed. Bounty hunter, Liam, knows her secret but has not turned Claire in.
There is some speculation or Claire's true parentage and magical abilities, especially after the fall of the veil and the supernatural war that followed.
Someone is trying to bring down the veil again and it will take everything Claire and Liam can manage to protect those they love from the angry fae on the other side. Let’s just say, there are extremists of all kinds that are severely threatening their world as they know it.
Claire is a marvelous heroine. Without family, she has made family of her own in the friends and company she keeps.
Neill keeps that romantic tension simmering between Liam and Claire. They seem to be treated as a couple by all those around them even though they have kept their relationship completely non-physical.
I am simply loving this series and it is no wonder since Chloe Neill is a go to author for kick butt urban fantasies. I highly recommend, The Sight to anyone who loves an amazing urban fantasy read.
I received this ARC copy of The Sight from Berkley Publishing Group in exchange for a honest review. This book is set for publication August 16, 2016.
My Rating: 5 stars
Written by: Chloe Neill
Series: A Devil's Isle Novel (Book 2)
Paperback: 352 pages
Publisher: NAL
Publication Date: August 16, 2016
ISBN-10: 0451473353
ISBN-13: 978-0451473356
Genre: Urban Fantasy
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Claire is a magic sensitive, living in a world where humans fear all things magic. If she is found out, at the very least, locked up on Devil’s Isle and at the worst killed. Bounty hunter, Liam, knows her secret but has not turned Claire in.
There is some speculation or Claire's true parentage and magical abilities, especially after the fall of the veil and the supernatural war that followed.
Someone is trying to bring down the veil again and it will take everything Claire and Liam can manage to protect those they love from the angry fae on the other side. Let’s just say, there are extremists of all kinds that are severely threatening their world as they know it.
Claire is a marvelous heroine. Without family, she has made family of her own in the friends and company she keeps.
Neill keeps that romantic tension simmering between Liam and Claire. They seem to be treated as a couple by all those around them even though they have kept their relationship completely non-physical.
I am simply loving this series and it is no wonder since Chloe Neill is a go to author for kick butt urban fantasies. I highly recommend, The Sight to anyone who loves an amazing urban fantasy read.
I received this ARC copy of The Sight from Berkley Publishing Group in exchange for a honest review. This book is set for publication August 16, 2016.
My Rating: 5 stars
Written by: Chloe Neill
Series: A Devil's Isle Novel (Book 2)
Paperback: 352 pages
Publisher: NAL
Publication Date: August 16, 2016
ISBN-10: 0451473353
ISBN-13: 978-0451473356
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Barnes and Noble | Amazon | itunes
September 2, 2016
3.5 STARS
Another enjoyable book, not quite as good as the first one, this one did seem to drag in one or two areas, but overall the plot was good. The writing did flow easily and there were times I was reading as quick as I could because of the excitement, this was never more true than towards the end, however, the gaps in the book for me were the mediocre in-between bits, the bits you so want to skip but daren't incase you miss something!
I love Claire, she is quite the unsuspecting heroine of the story and I expect bigger things for her in future books, I can sort of 2nd guess some of the things that she is going to face but it will be interesting to see what becomes of her.
A great story, like I said a little slow in areas but overall a good 2nd book.
April 28, 2019
ARC from Netgalley
4.5 stars
If you’re just picking up this book, take a deep breath. Starting up from where The Veil left off, the author wastes no time tossing us right into the middle of the action that is Devil’s Isle. For that reason (and because it was a spectacular series starter,) I suggest not reading The Sight until you have read the first book in this series.
There was so much to love about this book:
Claire’s friends and their obvious matchmaking attempts with her and Liam were hilarious. Claire and Liam are able to take it all with a grain of salt and laugh along with them.
Malachi – oh, man. I loved Malachi. Up until now, Moses was my favorite para, but Malachi has him beat. There is a story there that I’m thirsting for, and I can’t wait to hear more of it.
The secondary characters, mainly Claire and Liam’s support systems. I love them all, even when they’re pissing me off. Tadji and Gavin are particular favorites, and I really want to favorite them together. Fingers crossed for a Tadji/Gavin hookup!
The way Claire’s magic is described is so interesting, and I love that the descriptions and force of her magic change with her moods.
There are some great one-liners in this story, and while the circumstances are intense in this book, the author manages to keep it light with witty dialogue and banter.
Liam is doing his best to combat his feelings for Claire, and he does a pretty decent jog of it. But I love that he can’t contain his jealousy or those possessive feelings! And oh, the tension. Loving all this tension!
Claire is level-headed. Yeah, she makes mistakes just like everyone else, but she learns from them. And she doesn’t pretend to be tougher than she is. That’s one of my favorite things about her. Take her or leave her, but she’s going to be who she is.
There was some headway made between the paras and humans in this one, and while it wasn’t a huge leap, it was realistic for the story line. I’m interested to see where it goes from here.
See? Lots to love about The Sight! But this book left me with one big question. Why couldn’t I have waited until book three was out to discover this series? Why? Why? Why? Now I have to wait an undetermined amount of time for the next one, and I have a feeling that wait is going to be excruciating. But if the next book is anything like this one, I’m sure it’ll be worth it!
4.5 stars
If you’re just picking up this book, take a deep breath. Starting up from where The Veil left off, the author wastes no time tossing us right into the middle of the action that is Devil’s Isle. For that reason (and because it was a spectacular series starter,) I suggest not reading The Sight until you have read the first book in this series.
There was so much to love about this book:
Claire’s friends and their obvious matchmaking attempts with her and Liam were hilarious. Claire and Liam are able to take it all with a grain of salt and laugh along with them.
Malachi – oh, man. I loved Malachi. Up until now, Moses was my favorite para, but Malachi has him beat. There is a story there that I’m thirsting for, and I can’t wait to hear more of it.
The secondary characters, mainly Claire and Liam’s support systems. I love them all, even when they’re pissing me off. Tadji and Gavin are particular favorites, and I really want to favorite them together. Fingers crossed for a Tadji/Gavin hookup!
The way Claire’s magic is described is so interesting, and I love that the descriptions and force of her magic change with her moods.
There are some great one-liners in this story, and while the circumstances are intense in this book, the author manages to keep it light with witty dialogue and banter.
Liam is doing his best to combat his feelings for Claire, and he does a pretty decent jog of it. But I love that he can’t contain his jealousy or those possessive feelings! And oh, the tension. Loving all this tension!
Claire is level-headed. Yeah, she makes mistakes just like everyone else, but she learns from them. And she doesn’t pretend to be tougher than she is. That’s one of my favorite things about her. Take her or leave her, but she’s going to be who she is.
There was some headway made between the paras and humans in this one, and while it wasn’t a huge leap, it was realistic for the story line. I’m interested to see where it goes from here.
See? Lots to love about The Sight! But this book left me with one big question. Why couldn’t I have waited until book three was out to discover this series? Why? Why? Why? Now I have to wait an undetermined amount of time for the next one, and I have a feeling that wait is going to be excruciating. But if the next book is anything like this one, I’m sure it’ll be worth it!
July 15, 2016
4.5/5 Stars
Oh, hell. The wait for book three is going to kill me.
Full review to come closer to the release date.
*ARC provided by the publisher via Netgalley
Oh, hell. The wait for book three is going to kill me.
Full review to come closer to the release date.
*ARC provided by the publisher via Netgalley
August 7, 2016
4.5 stars
Chloe Neill is one of the best urban fantasy authors out there. She writes her books with a very sure hand and we as readers never once doubt her ability to use every scene to its maximum potential. Armed with experience and a whole lot of love for her characters, she writes one successful story after another. When you go to a bookstore for your urban fantasy fix, Neill is as safe a bet as they come.
With The Veil, there was some fear that she won’t be able to pull herself away from her long and successful Chicagoland Vampires series, but that proved to be unfounded. Devil’s Isle shares no similarities whatsoever with Chicagoland, except maybe in quality. But even there the new series seems to outshine its predecessor – the plotting is tighter, the writing better, and the characters far more relatable.
In this moment, Claire is one of the best heroines UF has to offer. With human fears and a backbone of steel, she is easy to love and even easier to relate to. We see her at her best and at her worst, but even when she’s down, she’s someone we can admire. Claire has no family left, but she is surrounded by wonderful friends who are a substitute family of sorts and she keeps earning new ones with her loyalty and integrity. It’s wonderful to see her interact with others, weigh her every action and always try to do best by everyone.
We finally see some progress between Liam and Claire, but of course it can’t come without a whole new set of complications. These two have such chemistry between them, a strong magnetism that can be felt in every interaction, and even when they’re not together, they seem to present a united front. Liam has legitimate fears that seem unfair to them both, but Claire gets to look at them from a different angle and finally understand his position. Despite their lack of touching, though, at least for the most part, they behave and function as a couple, and everyone else seems to view them as one.
I hesitate to write much about the plot except to say that it’s even better than what we’ve seen in The Veil. Right now, zealots of all kinds are the biggest danger humanity faces, and I loved seeing that transferred into Claire’s world as well. There will always be crazies and there will always be followers, but we determine how we stand up to them.
Overall, with Devil’s Isle to look forward to, saying goodbye to Ethan and Merit will be much easier. I will say that I’m desperate to get my hands on the next book and that I trust Neill to make it nothing short of amazing
Chloe Neill is one of the best urban fantasy authors out there. She writes her books with a very sure hand and we as readers never once doubt her ability to use every scene to its maximum potential. Armed with experience and a whole lot of love for her characters, she writes one successful story after another. When you go to a bookstore for your urban fantasy fix, Neill is as safe a bet as they come.
With The Veil, there was some fear that she won’t be able to pull herself away from her long and successful Chicagoland Vampires series, but that proved to be unfounded. Devil’s Isle shares no similarities whatsoever with Chicagoland, except maybe in quality. But even there the new series seems to outshine its predecessor – the plotting is tighter, the writing better, and the characters far more relatable.
In this moment, Claire is one of the best heroines UF has to offer. With human fears and a backbone of steel, she is easy to love and even easier to relate to. We see her at her best and at her worst, but even when she’s down, she’s someone we can admire. Claire has no family left, but she is surrounded by wonderful friends who are a substitute family of sorts and she keeps earning new ones with her loyalty and integrity. It’s wonderful to see her interact with others, weigh her every action and always try to do best by everyone.
We finally see some progress between Liam and Claire, but of course it can’t come without a whole new set of complications. These two have such chemistry between them, a strong magnetism that can be felt in every interaction, and even when they’re not together, they seem to present a united front. Liam has legitimate fears that seem unfair to them both, but Claire gets to look at them from a different angle and finally understand his position. Despite their lack of touching, though, at least for the most part, they behave and function as a couple, and everyone else seems to view them as one.
I hesitate to write much about the plot except to say that it’s even better than what we’ve seen in The Veil. Right now, zealots of all kinds are the biggest danger humanity faces, and I loved seeing that transferred into Claire’s world as well. There will always be crazies and there will always be followers, but we determine how we stand up to them.
Overall, with Devil’s Isle to look forward to, saying goodbye to Ethan and Merit will be much easier. I will say that I’m desperate to get my hands on the next book and that I trust Neill to make it nothing short of amazing
August 15, 2016
In The Sight Claire is continuing to learn how to control and release her magic to prevent becoming a wraith. She has become a bounty hunter in training assisting Liam Quinn. A new threat is forming which cast a threat on the city and those they love. A cult is on the rise led by zealot named Ezekiel. He believes destroying all paras and those who support or contain them will restore NOLA. His charismatic charms have humans frustrated with living conditions joining his army.
Neill did a wonderful job of balancing different threads in The Sight. We continue to see Claire focus on controlling her magic while learning more secrets about her father. Secondary characters continue to develop strengthening the bonds between this motley crew of civilians, containment officers, and para. The world building is rich as Neill shares this world with us. The paras we meet are fascinating. Some are creepy and dangerous while others charming.
Claire Connolly our protagonist runs Royal Mercantile off Bourbon St. I love this feisty redheaded heroine. Her struggles are real but she maintains decorum remaining cool and focused. She compartmentalized and her strength makes her a favorite. I have a feeling that when Claire comes into herself she will be a force to be reckoned with.
Liam our smexy hero is a highly skilled bounty hunter who hunts para and wraiths. He lives on Devil’s Isle to be near loved ones. Liam is cocky with dreamy blue eyes and the weight of the world on his shoulders. Despite his alpha tendencies, his respect and appreciation for Claire had me falling hard and fast.
The relationship between Liam and Claire continues even as they try to fight it. The two work seamlessly out in the field making their friendship and courtship feel genuine. Both are strong, independent and stubborn creating delicious banter, snark and chemistry. We also see a little jealous from both parties exposing the depth of the feelings.
The plot involving the cult was action packed with danger around every corner. Their assault forced human and para to work together but not without cost. The tale took dark turns but also had lighter moments reminding us to seize the moment. Neill created this sense of dread as I turned each page causing my pulse to increase. She would then give me happy moments and banter cooling me off, only to repeat the pattern. This made The Sight highly addictive and had this reader consuming the novel in a single day.
Copy provided by publisher This review was originally posted on Caffeinated Book Reviewer
Neill did a wonderful job of balancing different threads in The Sight. We continue to see Claire focus on controlling her magic while learning more secrets about her father. Secondary characters continue to develop strengthening the bonds between this motley crew of civilians, containment officers, and para. The world building is rich as Neill shares this world with us. The paras we meet are fascinating. Some are creepy and dangerous while others charming.
Claire Connolly our protagonist runs Royal Mercantile off Bourbon St. I love this feisty redheaded heroine. Her struggles are real but she maintains decorum remaining cool and focused. She compartmentalized and her strength makes her a favorite. I have a feeling that when Claire comes into herself she will be a force to be reckoned with.
Liam our smexy hero is a highly skilled bounty hunter who hunts para and wraiths. He lives on Devil’s Isle to be near loved ones. Liam is cocky with dreamy blue eyes and the weight of the world on his shoulders. Despite his alpha tendencies, his respect and appreciation for Claire had me falling hard and fast.
The relationship between Liam and Claire continues even as they try to fight it. The two work seamlessly out in the field making their friendship and courtship feel genuine. Both are strong, independent and stubborn creating delicious banter, snark and chemistry. We also see a little jealous from both parties exposing the depth of the feelings.
The plot involving the cult was action packed with danger around every corner. Their assault forced human and para to work together but not without cost. The tale took dark turns but also had lighter moments reminding us to seize the moment. Neill created this sense of dread as I turned each page causing my pulse to increase. She would then give me happy moments and banter cooling me off, only to repeat the pattern. This made The Sight highly addictive and had this reader consuming the novel in a single day.
Copy provided by publisher This review was originally posted on Caffeinated Book Reviewer
January 12, 2018
Meh. The first one was better. I'm not sold on this series yet. A lot less happened in this than in the last one. It was boring. The focus of this was on a zealot who was rousing hate among people in the zone. He was a stereotypical bad guy. The plot highlighted how much hate there was for paranormals, but did nothing to enrich my knowledge of the world.
I'm not in love with the characters. The side characters need some serious work. I don't care about any of them. If any of them died in one of their skirmishes, it wouldn't matter. None of them get enough page time to really get to know them. Claire is alright but doesn't stand out among the many other UF heroines. Liam is my favorite character. His reluctance to be with Claire is aggravating especially since the reason for it is weak.
Claire and Liam clearly like each other. Their situations put them at slight odds. It didn't have much of an impact but jealousy was used to show how much Liam cared for Claire. It wasn't a love triangle, but I'd prefer them to work out their issues without extra drama.
The end annoyed me. It wasn't a cliffhanger but a big issue was left open ended. Chances are it's one of those things that will be resolved in the next book. It felt like drama for the sake of drama. I don't like that. I'm going to read the next one anyway.
I'm not in love with the characters. The side characters need some serious work. I don't care about any of them. If any of them died in one of their skirmishes, it wouldn't matter. None of them get enough page time to really get to know them. Claire is alright but doesn't stand out among the many other UF heroines. Liam is my favorite character. His reluctance to be with Claire is aggravating especially since the reason for it is weak.
Claire and Liam clearly like each other. Their situations put them at slight odds. It didn't have much of an impact but jealousy was used to show how much Liam cared for Claire. It wasn't a love triangle, but I'd prefer them to work out their issues without extra drama.
The end annoyed me. It wasn't a cliffhanger but a big issue was left open ended. Chances are it's one of those things that will be resolved in the next book. It felt like drama for the sake of drama. I don't like that. I'm going to read the next one anyway.
May 30, 2019
I had to take a moment to think about this upon finishing it, because it's such a departure from what we usually get from Chloe Neil. But that's a really good thing. We still get her trademark snark, just in smaller doses, there are still wonderful side characters, the world is incredibly rich, and it's still full of action. But Devil's Isle is much darker than what I'm used to from this author. More death, less optimism. I'm still awed by the social commentary, the fictional problems very starkly mirroring problems in our own world. The sexual tension was more told than shown in this book, and always with an undercurrent of dread. I felt something awful coming for our heroes. I love how everything fell apart completely at the end, and I can't wait to see how it comes together in the next book.
August 21, 2016
Reviewed for herding cats & burning soup.
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It's been ages since I've read one from Neill but I was quickly reminded of why I used to enjoy her books-- great characters, tension, and excitement wrapped up in a paranormal package. Oh yes. The Sight was a good reminder and an entertaining read.
The quick of it is that there are humans, there are paranormals and there are humans that hate both the paranormals and humans they interact with and are trying to wipe them out of existence. It's a dangerous world and Claire, Liam and their rag tag group are smack in the middle of it and the threat of danger that's rising. They've got to track down the radicals or it may cost them everything.
I liked Claire. She's a fighter who doesn't give up and gets her hands dirty when need be. She's also learning to deal with her magic and the fear of keeping it hidden. I really liked her and Liam who is rather sexy and a spot stubborn. Their romance is slow going and hesitant but they finally get there. Kinda sorta. And just a little sheet time.
Now the action. It really drove things and was fairly interesting. Since I didn't read book one I don't know how it all went down but basically a war with paranormals happened years earlier and since then they've been held on Devil's Isle and are under guard by humans. It's not been fabulous but it seems to have been stable until some loony tunes and his followers decide they've been called to eliminate all paranormals/magic and the humans that interact with them. Sneak attacks, hunting the enemy, forming alliances, survival. It kept my interest.
My little quibbles. There were bits that reminded me of Ilona Andrews series with power going out and it knocking out even the cars. And I did find the ending fairly anticlimactic but the time spent getting there was entertaining.
Overall, I really enjoyed The Sight. I liked the drama and the turmoil that held the city in it's grip, the relationships both of friendship, family and romantic varieties. It kept me riveted and reading all night (Baby G and I fell asleep around 6am lol). I'm looking forward to seeing what will happen next with this group. There is a somewhat cliffhanger which is typical of urban fantasy. The storyarc for this book was complete but the lives of the main characters carries on into their next adventure.
**This worked fine as a standalone if you haven't read book one. I wasn't lost or confused. Neill did a good job of explaining the world for any new arrivals.
April 4, 2017
After a kind of lukewarm feeling about the first book in this series, I have to say that I enjoyed this one quite a bit more. I think that’s because I finally started feeling more of a connection to the characters, which ultimately made me care more about what happened to them.
If you didn’t read The Veil, you’re probably going to feel lost jumping in here. This second installment picks up right on the heels of that one with very little rehash. A war between humans and supernaturals has turned New Orleans into a shell of itself. Supplies are scarce; the military is everywhere; and the magically inclined prisoners are housed in the nearby Devil’s Isle.
The biggest threat now, though, is a group of radical humans who want magic eradicated. To them, that means everyone with magic inside them needs to die. And all those who perpetuate the system of keeping them imprisoned… well, they’re the enemy too. That’s pretty much everyone that Claire cares about. They’re all magic users, sympathizers, Containment, or bounty hunters –and they’re all targets.
Claire and Liam jump in to ferret out the terrorists, who always seem to stay one step ahead. In the meantime, Claire is still working to keep her own magic under control. And the two of them are fighting harder than ever to ignore the pull between them.
One of my complaints about The Veil is just how little development there was in the relationship between Liam and Claire. That’s definitely addressed here. In fact, it took up quite a bit of page time (which the romance reader in me really enjoyed.) It’s not all sunshine and roses. There are problems. But at least things are happening now!
The world-building here is pretty cool. It felt a lot more accessible to me this time around, maybe because now it requires so much less explanation. Chloe Neill does a good job building the New Orleans I know into this war-torn version. All of her points of reference rang true for me. I knew the landscape, even if the book’s version of history was a far cry from the city’s reality.
The secondary characters didn’t do much to add to the story for me. I do want to know more about Malachai. And I feel like there’s been so much build-up about his “interest” in Claire, I might like to see it amount to a little something, especially in light of the big ending here. That’s right, it’s a game changer. I’ll be back, for sure, to see where Neill takes the story in book 3.
Rating: B/B+
*ARC provided by publisher
If you didn’t read The Veil, you’re probably going to feel lost jumping in here. This second installment picks up right on the heels of that one with very little rehash. A war between humans and supernaturals has turned New Orleans into a shell of itself. Supplies are scarce; the military is everywhere; and the magically inclined prisoners are housed in the nearby Devil’s Isle.
The biggest threat now, though, is a group of radical humans who want magic eradicated. To them, that means everyone with magic inside them needs to die. And all those who perpetuate the system of keeping them imprisoned… well, they’re the enemy too. That’s pretty much everyone that Claire cares about. They’re all magic users, sympathizers, Containment, or bounty hunters –and they’re all targets.
Claire and Liam jump in to ferret out the terrorists, who always seem to stay one step ahead. In the meantime, Claire is still working to keep her own magic under control. And the two of them are fighting harder than ever to ignore the pull between them.
One of my complaints about The Veil is just how little development there was in the relationship between Liam and Claire. That’s definitely addressed here. In fact, it took up quite a bit of page time (which the romance reader in me really enjoyed.) It’s not all sunshine and roses. There are problems. But at least things are happening now!
The world-building here is pretty cool. It felt a lot more accessible to me this time around, maybe because now it requires so much less explanation. Chloe Neill does a good job building the New Orleans I know into this war-torn version. All of her points of reference rang true for me. I knew the landscape, even if the book’s version of history was a far cry from the city’s reality.
The secondary characters didn’t do much to add to the story for me. I do want to know more about Malachai. And I feel like there’s been so much build-up about his “interest” in Claire, I might like to see it amount to a little something, especially in light of the big ending here. That’s right, it’s a game changer. I’ll be back, for sure, to see where Neill takes the story in book 3.
Rating: B/B+
*ARC provided by publisher
October 15, 2024
The Sight is book two in the Devil’s Isle series by Chloe Neill. We’re in the middle of a war that gets dangerous fast.
This series does need to be read in order. Their is very little recap, and most of the world-building is laid out in book one, The Veil. Each book builds on the next getting us deeper into the magical and political world.
The Sight is tailored towards the political implications of two opposing sides. The start was a bit slow, which made it hard to get into the story, but around the hallway point things pick up and come to a head. Things then start to get very interesting with a few surprises and revelations along the way. It makes me curious especially after such an ending to see what will happen next. I didn’t expect that outcome.
We do get some forward progress with Claire and Liam’s romance. The sexual tension is strong between them, but even though they make progress, they also take a few steps back.
Overall, I really enjoyed The Sight.
Rated: 3.5 Stars
This series does need to be read in order. Their is very little recap, and most of the world-building is laid out in book one, The Veil. Each book builds on the next getting us deeper into the magical and political world.
The Sight is tailored towards the political implications of two opposing sides. The start was a bit slow, which made it hard to get into the story, but around the hallway point things pick up and come to a head. Things then start to get very interesting with a few surprises and revelations along the way. It makes me curious especially after such an ending to see what will happen next. I didn’t expect that outcome.
We do get some forward progress with Claire and Liam’s romance. The sexual tension is strong between them, but even though they make progress, they also take a few steps back.
Overall, I really enjoyed The Sight.
Rated: 3.5 Stars
April 29, 2019
Review to come.
August 30, 2017
4.5 stars
The Sight had more magic, more feels, more action, and a fast-paced story.
The Sight had more magic, more feels, more action, and a fast-paced story.
December 24, 2016
Originally posted at Smexybooks-http://smexybooks.com/2016/08/review-...
Favorite Quote: “My duct tape brings all the boys to the yard.”
Grade: C+
Chloe Neill is back with the second installment of her new series-Devil’s Isle. Set in a post-apocalypse New Orleans, residents still struggling to recover from a supernatural civil war seven years ago. When the veil between worlds was opened, humanity was turned upside down as magic and paranormals ravaged the land. Some of those paranormals who were captured on this side of the veil once it closed are now confined to an internment camp called Devil’s Isle and anyone caught using magic will suffer the same fate.
The Sight opens up after the events of book one, The Veil. There is virtually no recap of the previous events so I wouldn’t advise starting the series here. Claire has joined forces with Liam in his bounty hunting to help save New Orleans from those who seek to annihilate it. Politics plays a heavy role in the base this new world is built upon. Racism, bigotry, and fear rule the land and Neill makes it the main focus of the storyline. Neill has a gift for expertly blending fantasy with reality. Vivid detailing and engaging narrative held my attention easily. A strong storyline interacts smoothly with the various subplots Neill develops within it, helped along by action fueled scenes and hints of mystery that spell out new adventures and more danger for Claire and her friends to come.
Similar to The Veil the first half is spent laying the necessary setup for the main conflict. Some may find it slow and methodical as Neill creates a new enemy, a cult who call themselves the Reveillon. A cult that is determined to cleanse the land of all magic and those who are inclined to possess it. This places Claire is a difficult position. She must be extra careful due to her own powers yet she can not stand aside and allow someone to target her town, her friends, and those she has come to respect and care for. She has to take a stand, one that will take her down a very different path in the end.
Claire is an affordable character, perfect for urban fantasy. Neill has an affinity for strong heroines which I appreciate. A born warrior who instinctively fights for the underdog-be it an ally or an enemy. An intelligent character whose strengths and vulnerabilities calls to those who enjoy a heroine who is self-reliant but doesn’t hide from her flaws or fears. She tackles all problems head on, despite the danger and does it with humor and flare.
Liam continues to spark my interest me, Strong, stoic, and steeped in tragedy, he gives off an air of reluctance when placed in the role of hero. Sweet, considerate, likeable and very much in love with Claire, I am beginning to see him more as Claire’s sidekick then an equal though that may change.
The simmering romance takes a stronger position in this installment and receives a hefty boost despite Liam’s obvious reluctance. Liam has to reconcile his feelings for Claire against future possibilities and it’s not easy for him. Claire is a sensitive, having been hit with magic during the war, and even being mentored to help learn to contain and handle her magic, there is a chance she could lose control and become a mindless wraith. Should that happened, Liam would be forced to take her to Devil’s Isle for containment. He has already lost one person he loves to magic and losing Claire would devastate him.
Some new faces (paranormal and human) are introduced as Neill brings back a familiar secondary cast of characters. Heavy characterization continues to be a driving force behind this series and each one begins to take on stronger more individualised roles, creating their own paths to walk beside Claire. Neill expounds upon her non verbal statements about war and the casualties that are often created through no fault of their own. Neill also shows us how fear often clouds the mind to logic and rationale when your livelihood is threatened and how easy it is to be manipulated.
I enjoyed my visit back to this world though I am still on the fence overall with the series.The action and evolving world building remains strong elements but the anticipation and tension I usually associate with fantasy is still at defcon 3. I feel Neill plays it way too safe with Claire, her friends, and the conflicts they face. Everyone remains so calm and collected, always having the right answers or the right ability to save the day. You never experience that nail biting edginess, unsure if they are going to survive whatever Neill has in store for them.
Favorite Quote: “My duct tape brings all the boys to the yard.”
Grade: C+
Chloe Neill is back with the second installment of her new series-Devil’s Isle. Set in a post-apocalypse New Orleans, residents still struggling to recover from a supernatural civil war seven years ago. When the veil between worlds was opened, humanity was turned upside down as magic and paranormals ravaged the land. Some of those paranormals who were captured on this side of the veil once it closed are now confined to an internment camp called Devil’s Isle and anyone caught using magic will suffer the same fate.
The Sight opens up after the events of book one, The Veil. There is virtually no recap of the previous events so I wouldn’t advise starting the series here. Claire has joined forces with Liam in his bounty hunting to help save New Orleans from those who seek to annihilate it. Politics plays a heavy role in the base this new world is built upon. Racism, bigotry, and fear rule the land and Neill makes it the main focus of the storyline. Neill has a gift for expertly blending fantasy with reality. Vivid detailing and engaging narrative held my attention easily. A strong storyline interacts smoothly with the various subplots Neill develops within it, helped along by action fueled scenes and hints of mystery that spell out new adventures and more danger for Claire and her friends to come.
Similar to The Veil the first half is spent laying the necessary setup for the main conflict. Some may find it slow and methodical as Neill creates a new enemy, a cult who call themselves the Reveillon. A cult that is determined to cleanse the land of all magic and those who are inclined to possess it. This places Claire is a difficult position. She must be extra careful due to her own powers yet she can not stand aside and allow someone to target her town, her friends, and those she has come to respect and care for. She has to take a stand, one that will take her down a very different path in the end.
Claire is an affordable character, perfect for urban fantasy. Neill has an affinity for strong heroines which I appreciate. A born warrior who instinctively fights for the underdog-be it an ally or an enemy. An intelligent character whose strengths and vulnerabilities calls to those who enjoy a heroine who is self-reliant but doesn’t hide from her flaws or fears. She tackles all problems head on, despite the danger and does it with humor and flare.
Liam continues to spark my interest me, Strong, stoic, and steeped in tragedy, he gives off an air of reluctance when placed in the role of hero. Sweet, considerate, likeable and very much in love with Claire, I am beginning to see him more as Claire’s sidekick then an equal though that may change.
The simmering romance takes a stronger position in this installment and receives a hefty boost despite Liam’s obvious reluctance. Liam has to reconcile his feelings for Claire against future possibilities and it’s not easy for him. Claire is a sensitive, having been hit with magic during the war, and even being mentored to help learn to contain and handle her magic, there is a chance she could lose control and become a mindless wraith. Should that happened, Liam would be forced to take her to Devil’s Isle for containment. He has already lost one person he loves to magic and losing Claire would devastate him.
Some new faces (paranormal and human) are introduced as Neill brings back a familiar secondary cast of characters. Heavy characterization continues to be a driving force behind this series and each one begins to take on stronger more individualised roles, creating their own paths to walk beside Claire. Neill expounds upon her non verbal statements about war and the casualties that are often created through no fault of their own. Neill also shows us how fear often clouds the mind to logic and rationale when your livelihood is threatened and how easy it is to be manipulated.
I enjoyed my visit back to this world though I am still on the fence overall with the series.The action and evolving world building remains strong elements but the anticipation and tension I usually associate with fantasy is still at defcon 3. I feel Neill plays it way too safe with Claire, her friends, and the conflicts they face. Everyone remains so calm and collected, always having the right answers or the right ability to save the day. You never experience that nail biting edginess, unsure if they are going to survive whatever Neill has in store for them.
November 25, 2016
Claire and Liam may have already saved New Orleans from disaster once but that doesn't mean things are about to calm down, in fact they've now got an even bigger battle on their hands as an evil cult sets out to destroy Devil's Isle and all it's Paranormal inhabitants. The terrorists will stop at nothing to achieve their goal and they don't care how many civilian casualties get caught in the crossfire which makes them even more dangerous. Claire is still trying to come to terms with the fact that she's a Sensitive and what that could mean for her future but she's not going to sit idly by while a group of madmen try to destroy what's left of her city.
The Sight jumps into Claire's story right where The Veil left off, Claire is juggling running her store with her new role as a trainee Bounty Hunter working alongside Liam and the chemistry between them is just as intense as ever. Liam is one of the only people who knows Claire's secret but instead of turning her into the authorities and destroying her life he's actually trying to help her learn to deal with her abilities so they don't end up turning her into a monster. As much as they are attracted to each other there are a million reasons why they shouldn't be a couple, Claire is willing to take the risk but Liam is more gunshy because he knows exactly what he'd have to do if Claire's powers get the better of her. The tension between them ratchets up nicely throughout the story but you're going to have to read the book for yourself to find out whether they actually give in to temptation.
There is so much going on in this series that I don't ever want the books to end. First you have the ongoing struggles of the Paranormal population on Devil's Isle, most of them didn't ask to be here and just want to be able to live their lives in peace but they're treated like animals and imprisoned on the Isle. Then you have the cult who are determined to wipe the Paranormals off the face of the planet, they think that by banning magic and destroying anything to do with it they can reverse the damage that was done when the Veil first opened and they'll fight to the death to achieve their goals. Finally you have the group that are trying to reopen the Veil so they can finish the war they started seven years ago.
Claire and Liam are stuck in the middle trying to do what's best for everyone involved. Claire is forced to face up to what her future could be like if she doesn't learn to control her magic, Liam is forced to decide whether he can walk away from her for good or whether she is worth taking a risk on, Claire's friends and allies also have decisions of their own to make and whatever they decide Claire is the one with the most to lose. Chloe Neill has created another fantastic series and I'm really excited to see where it goes from here, I just wish we didn't have to wait a whole year for the next instalment. I'm a greedy reader like that though and I'm incredibly pleased that we have a new Chicagoland Vampires book (& novella!) to look forward to in the meantime!
Source: Received from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
The Sight jumps into Claire's story right where The Veil left off, Claire is juggling running her store with her new role as a trainee Bounty Hunter working alongside Liam and the chemistry between them is just as intense as ever. Liam is one of the only people who knows Claire's secret but instead of turning her into the authorities and destroying her life he's actually trying to help her learn to deal with her abilities so they don't end up turning her into a monster. As much as they are attracted to each other there are a million reasons why they shouldn't be a couple, Claire is willing to take the risk but Liam is more gunshy because he knows exactly what he'd have to do if Claire's powers get the better of her. The tension between them ratchets up nicely throughout the story but you're going to have to read the book for yourself to find out whether they actually give in to temptation.
There is so much going on in this series that I don't ever want the books to end. First you have the ongoing struggles of the Paranormal population on Devil's Isle, most of them didn't ask to be here and just want to be able to live their lives in peace but they're treated like animals and imprisoned on the Isle. Then you have the cult who are determined to wipe the Paranormals off the face of the planet, they think that by banning magic and destroying anything to do with it they can reverse the damage that was done when the Veil first opened and they'll fight to the death to achieve their goals. Finally you have the group that are trying to reopen the Veil so they can finish the war they started seven years ago.
Claire and Liam are stuck in the middle trying to do what's best for everyone involved. Claire is forced to face up to what her future could be like if she doesn't learn to control her magic, Liam is forced to decide whether he can walk away from her for good or whether she is worth taking a risk on, Claire's friends and allies also have decisions of their own to make and whatever they decide Claire is the one with the most to lose. Chloe Neill has created another fantastic series and I'm really excited to see where it goes from here, I just wish we didn't have to wait a whole year for the next instalment. I'm a greedy reader like that though and I'm incredibly pleased that we have a new Chicagoland Vampires book (& novella!) to look forward to in the meantime!
Source: Received from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
August 12, 2016
3.5/5
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My English review
I liked the first novel in the series without reading more from Chloe Neill and I was curious to read more there. I must say that I was anxious to see what would happen between Liam and Claire, and with the paranormal aspect, whether the imprisoned ones or not.
Thus we find our characters facing a new danger. Indeed, a sect named Reveillon is being set up and is determined to destroy all the paranormal and humans protecting them. You can imagine that it will not be to the taste of our heroes who will be determined to act to prevent this. Yet they did not expect that their enemies are so numerous and well equipped!
It took me a little time to get into the story and yet I confess all that happen there is interesting mainly regarding the relationship between Liam and Claire or the identity of Reveillon or their reasons. Alas, after a moment, I felt out of the story and I struggled to re-enter it, I even considered stopping my reading but I hoped it would start again soon enough. I must say that this was the case with the second part, as the clashes swept me much more and I was very curious to see what would happen to our characters. It was thereafter that we discover some very interesting revelations and I’m really curious to see what will happen after such an end! I didn’t expect that at all!
Claire is equal to herself here and is trying to master her gifts by various techniques while trying to take care somehow of her store and the events. In short, a nice story but where I would have liked to have more in a part of the book.
Mon avis en Français
My English review
I liked the first novel in the series without reading more from Chloe Neill and I was curious to read more there. I must say that I was anxious to see what would happen between Liam and Claire, and with the paranormal aspect, whether the imprisoned ones or not.
Thus we find our characters facing a new danger. Indeed, a sect named Reveillon is being set up and is determined to destroy all the paranormal and humans protecting them. You can imagine that it will not be to the taste of our heroes who will be determined to act to prevent this. Yet they did not expect that their enemies are so numerous and well equipped!
It took me a little time to get into the story and yet I confess all that happen there is interesting mainly regarding the relationship between Liam and Claire or the identity of Reveillon or their reasons. Alas, after a moment, I felt out of the story and I struggled to re-enter it, I even considered stopping my reading but I hoped it would start again soon enough. I must say that this was the case with the second part, as the clashes swept me much more and I was very curious to see what would happen to our characters. It was thereafter that we discover some very interesting revelations and I’m really curious to see what will happen after such an end! I didn’t expect that at all!
Claire is equal to herself here and is trying to master her gifts by various techniques while trying to take care somehow of her store and the events. In short, a nice story but where I would have liked to have more in a part of the book.
August 12, 2016
*Source* Publisher
*Genre* Urban Fantasy
*Rating* 4.0
*My Thoughts*
The Sight is the second novel in author Chloe Neill's Devil Isle's series. This is a series that is set in a dystopian like New Orleans. This series has absolutely nothing to do with the author's Chicagoland Vampires series. Protagonist Claire Connelly is not Merit. Liam Quinn is not Ethan. Claire is a Sensitive who was exposed to magic when the veil opened up and led to the Paranormal war that ended Seven years ago. Those with paranormal abilities like Claire's are sequestered in a walled community known as Devil's Isle.
*Full Review @ Gizmos Reviews
http://gizmosreviews.blogspot.com/201...
Expected publication: August 16th 2016 by NAL Trade
*Genre* Urban Fantasy
*Rating* 4.0
*My Thoughts*
The Sight is the second novel in author Chloe Neill's Devil Isle's series. This is a series that is set in a dystopian like New Orleans. This series has absolutely nothing to do with the author's Chicagoland Vampires series. Protagonist Claire Connelly is not Merit. Liam Quinn is not Ethan. Claire is a Sensitive who was exposed to magic when the veil opened up and led to the Paranormal war that ended Seven years ago. Those with paranormal abilities like Claire's are sequestered in a walled community known as Devil's Isle.
*Full Review @ Gizmos Reviews
http://gizmosreviews.blogspot.com/201...
Expected publication: August 16th 2016 by NAL Trade
October 4, 2016
4.5 stars
I loved it! I am not going to talk about the plot because I don't want to give it away. The only thing I hate about this book is how long I have to wait before I can get my hands on the next installment.
I love how different this series is from the Chicagoland Vampire series. I can see a definite improvement. It is not as light and I feel it is more detailed; the characters are also better developed. The Sight didn't have as much action as The Veil did, and it didn't need it. I enjoy Claire's relationship with her old friends as well as the new allies she meets as the story progresses.
I loved it! I am not going to talk about the plot because I don't want to give it away. The only thing I hate about this book is how long I have to wait before I can get my hands on the next installment.
I love how different this series is from the Chicagoland Vampire series. I can see a definite improvement. It is not as light and I feel it is more detailed; the characters are also better developed. The Sight didn't have as much action as The Veil did, and it didn't need it. I enjoy Claire's relationship with her old friends as well as the new allies she meets as the story progresses.
November 8, 2017
The Sight is the second book in this series, and one I was very eager to make a start on as soon as possible. The threat of the Veil being opened has gone, but a new threat is in town, and Claire must find a way to not only save the ones she loves, but also the lives of humans and paras.
Ezekiel is the leader of Revellion, a group who want to see the zone cleansed of all paranormals and sympathisers, be they paranormal or not. They have no qualms about setting things alight or bombing Devil's Isle to make their point, and cause as much havoc as possible. Claire, Gunnar, Tadji, Liam, with the help of Delta, must find a way to stop Revellion and save their friends, without giving away their secrets. But when forces combine it's not going to be an easy task to avoid detection.
The Sight is a book that definitely has to be read in order. Whilst the first book did a lot of world building and history of the world, The Sight has less magic history, but more movement and character building. I felt like the plot itself was more fluid, leading us towards a definite end, but also let us see the characters grow and show what they are truly capable of as they are all pushed to their limits. We are also taken away from the city, and get to explore more areas as the characters leave their safety behind to look for clues on the enemies whereabouts, or for more training.
I enjoyed reading The Sight much more than The Veil, I went into this book with the characters, the world, and the history fresh in my head, and I was really happy to see that it's only mentioned slightly, and the main focus of the book is this new war and how it affects everybody. I loved getting to see the characters grow, especially getting to see Claire use her magic more and really push herself. There were some shock moments in the book, with secrets revealed. I loved the action and suspense in this book, never really knowing when Revellion would strike again and if Claire will finally get caught.
The final chapters of The Sight had me on the edge of my seat, desperate to find out how it all ends, but also nervous beyond belief. What happens during these chapters was not expected at all, and I had to re-read the paragraphs to make sure I had actually read it correctly.
Ezekiel is the leader of Revellion, a group who want to see the zone cleansed of all paranormals and sympathisers, be they paranormal or not. They have no qualms about setting things alight or bombing Devil's Isle to make their point, and cause as much havoc as possible. Claire, Gunnar, Tadji, Liam, with the help of Delta, must find a way to stop Revellion and save their friends, without giving away their secrets. But when forces combine it's not going to be an easy task to avoid detection.
The Sight is a book that definitely has to be read in order. Whilst the first book did a lot of world building and history of the world, The Sight has less magic history, but more movement and character building. I felt like the plot itself was more fluid, leading us towards a definite end, but also let us see the characters grow and show what they are truly capable of as they are all pushed to their limits. We are also taken away from the city, and get to explore more areas as the characters leave their safety behind to look for clues on the enemies whereabouts, or for more training.
I enjoyed reading The Sight much more than The Veil, I went into this book with the characters, the world, and the history fresh in my head, and I was really happy to see that it's only mentioned slightly, and the main focus of the book is this new war and how it affects everybody. I loved getting to see the characters grow, especially getting to see Claire use her magic more and really push herself. There were some shock moments in the book, with secrets revealed. I loved the action and suspense in this book, never really knowing when Revellion would strike again and if Claire will finally get caught.
The final chapters of The Sight had me on the edge of my seat, desperate to find out how it all ends, but also nervous beyond belief. What happens during these chapters was not expected at all, and I had to re-read the paragraphs to make sure I had actually read it correctly.
August 24, 2020
4.5 stars. This was very good! The paranormals and humans have to work together to defeat a common enemy; Claire learns to work more effectively with her magic; and a cliffhanger leaves Claire in an unpredictable situation meaning I really need to read the next book!
August 7, 2017
And......another series from Chloe Neill that I'm addicted to. I wasn't quite sold after the first book, but this second installment is everything I've come to expect from a Neill series. Can't wait to star the next book.
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