catiebug
Written on Mar 10, 2015
"The Parisian revenants have been betrayed by their trusted ally, Violette. Now Vincent is dead and Violette has destroyed his body so that he canot be reanimated. Refusing to give up on her love, Kate searches for a way to reincarnate him in time to prevent an all-out war between the bardia and the numa."--Provided by publisher.
The Parisian revenants have been betrayed and Vincent is dead. Refusing to give up on her love, Kate searches for a way to reincarnate him in time. The plot contains profanity and graphic violence. Book #3
- ISBN10 0062004034
- ISBN13 9780062004031
- Publish Date 7 May 2013 (first published 1 May 2013)
- Publish Status Out of Stock
- Publish Country US
- Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
- Imprint Collins
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 416
- Language English
Reviews
elysium
Written on Nov 5, 2014
There was lot of going on, maybe too much. I haven’t thought Kate to be whiny before but now she spent far too much time pining for him, wanting to hold him etc… I get that she thought she was losing him but still.
And oh Jules… There were hints before that he loves Kate but he didn’t want to “steal” his best friend’s girl. I was happy that there wouldn’t actually be love triangle. But now? He decides that he has to leave because he can’t be around Kate and Vincent. Really?! Why did you have to make things go that way!
I did enjoy this but I can’t deny that this was little too predictable at times.
stefu1
Written on Dec 4, 2013
Kelly
Written on May 9, 2013
Amy Plum once again weaves a beautiful setting in the heart of Paris, the city of romance. But sadly, I thought If I Should Die wasn't nearly as magical as the first two novels in the series. It concentrates more of the battle of our Revenants, fighting the Numa to reign supreme. The romance takes a backseat to the action, and although Vincent and Kate's relationship matures, the romance seems to have lost it's way amongst the carnage.
Fans of Jules will be disappointed. If you've read Die For Her, the novella of Jules' unrequited love for Kate, Jules' feelings finally come to a head in If I Should Die, both Vincent and Kate maintaining that neither had no idea that Jules did indeed, fall in love with Kate.
Be warned not only do we permanently say goodbye to a few long standing characters, but Amy Plum has left an opening to pursue a spin off series staring one of the much loved characters. I'm disappointed at the lack of an epilogue, as I felt there were far too many questions left unanswered and no follow up on the characters we've grown to love.
lizarodz
Written on Apr 29, 2013
Reading with ABC
Oh. My. Gosh! Yep, it’s that good. The Revenants series is another one that I’m very sad to see come to an end. Before I forget, let me get this out of my chest: I knew it!!! Well, now that that’s over, on with the review.
If I Should Die was so darn good that I stayed up until one in the morning to be able to finish it (a fact that I paid for dearly the next day!). I couldn’t put it down, it was SO good, with more action that its predecessors. The book starts right where Until I Die ended, which was a cruel cliffhanger. I really don’t want to spoil the book for you, but let’s just say that my worst fears came to fruition. But to our heroine Kate this just poses a challenge, a question that needs an answer and she is more than willing to find it in order to be with Vincent again.
Kate becomes even more amazing in this book, more mature, resourceful and more of a leader. It’s a good think that she found the guérisseurs in the previous book because Bran has a bigger and more important role here. Vincent is (eventually), the same as always and I adore his complete surrender and love for Kate; it’s the stuff of dreams *sigh* Theirs is one of the most heartfelt and real romances, I love them as a couple!
Oh Jules, I feel for you and I wish things were different. I missed you! We meet a few new characters in this book and get to visit with old ones as well. I enjoyed reading about Charlotte, Ambrose, Arthur, and most of all Georgia, she is a riot! As you can guess, Plum’s characterization is outstanding.
There is a ‘war’ in this book and as such there are losses for both, the good and the bad guys. It seems like there is so much that we (the reader) don’t know about the Revenants and even things that they don’t know because they were lost over the centuries.
The plot is awesome! It might be a little too convenient, but it works for me. The writing is beautiful, flawless, and well-paced. I’m a fan of Amy Plum for life; since I turned the first page of Die for Me!
I am very happy with If I Should Die, BUT think there is a lot of room for more books or maybe a companion series from Vincent’s point of view, just so we know what happens next with the Paris Revenants and with Georgia. A lot of questions were answered, however, a lot more were raised and it is the beginning of Kate’s new life, I wish to know MORE.
Some quotes for you: (please note that these are from the ARC and might change)
“And who do you think you are? Wonder Woman?”
“I would say Kate’s more Catwoman,” Georgia commented. Much cooler. Less derivative.” – Ambrose and Georgia
“You are my life, Kate. I have been fighting my destiny to be with you, and after all that struggle I find myself powerless… Something inside me that had been still and silent since my first death all of a sudden sparked and began to live again… - Vincent
About the cover: These covers are all beautiful. I like the view of Kate on the bridge, looking at the water and we can see a shadow reflected on the wall (presumably Vincent). I also like the colors and the swirls