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Hallowed (Unearthly, #2)

Cynthia Hand

Start date: July 17, 2013

Finish date: July 17, 2013

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Dec 02, 2011 A Book Vacation rated it really liked it

This is an amazing sequel to Unearthly and, although it’s over a year away, I am already dying to read the third book in the series. In my opinion, 2013 can’t come fast enough, because I need to know what happens next, much like I needed to know what happened next the minute I completed Unearthly. Hand is a fabulous writer, transporting the reader into her world of half-angels, Black Wings, and divine purposes, leaving the reader astounded upon the conclusion of each novel.

Of course, I am still This is an amazing sequel to Unearthly and, although it’s over a year away, I am already dying to read the third book in the series. In my opinion, 2013 can’t come fast enough, because I need to know what happens next, much like I needed to know what happened next the minute I completed Unearthly. Hand is a fabulous writer, transporting the reader into her world of half-angels, Black Wings, and divine purposes, leaving the reader astounded upon the conclusion of each novel.

Of course, I am still a huge fan of Tucker. He is a dreamy character; I want him to step out of the pages and join me in the real world. Everything about him is amazing, and his persona continued to draw me in throughout this sequel, even though Christian was ever-present and vying for Clara’s attention. I really enjoyed how Hand presented all of her characters throughout this novel, but especially these two male suitors. Although my heart is steadfastly with Tucker, Christian is a very close second. Yet, I think the main reason why Tucker wins over Christian is that, destiny or not, free will is a key concept for me, and Hand presents it beautifully in this fantastic sequel.

But, reader beware, Hallowed is sad as it deals with Clara’s knowledge that someone close to her will die. I was highly surprised to find out exactly who that person was, and the events leading up to, and surrounding, the death were extremely difficult for me, especially as Hand has created such real characters; it’s impossible not to feel for each and every one of them. Hand is a master storyteller, writing this portion of the story with much precision and detail, yet it will break the reader’s heart, much as it did mine.

Sadness aside, this novel gives the reader more answers concerning angels, the Dark Wings, and purposes, yet it creates even more questions as well. Once again, the reader is left with some big questions that will leave him/her desperate for more...

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Jul 12, 2013 Josiane Claremont rated it it was amazing

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So I finished reading the second book in the Unearthly series, "Hallowed". The ending was so surprising! I never expected that (view spoiler)!

Still one of the most amazing flying-kid angel-thing ever! I need to find the 3rd. ...more

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Jun 17, 2011 Katelyn rated it really liked it

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Took me a good while to finally finish this book, but I picked it back up on vacation this past week and couldn't put it down! It ended up being a pretty good book, nice sequel in the series. ...more

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