Hallowed by Cynthia Hand

Hallowed (Unearthly, #2)

by Cynthia Hand

The heart-wrenching, unputdownable sequel to Unearthly.

Part-angel Clara is still reeling from the choice she was forced to make amidst the vicious forest fire of her nightmares. Now, torn between her love for Tucker and a destiny that will separate them, Clara is faced with another shocking revelation: someone she loves will die in a matter of months. With her future uncertain, the only thing Clara knows is that the fire was just the beginning.

Cynthia Hand’s debut series has already become a hit with fans of paranormal romance.

The most compelling books for teens since Fallen, Unearthly and Hallowed have received rave reviews from critics and teen readers alike.

Praise for Unearthly:

‘Utterly captivating … One of the most addictive books I’ve read in a while. Unearthly had me lying awake at night, wondering what would happen next’ – Richelle Mead, No.1 bestselling author of the Vampire Academy series

‘Page-turning and gripping. I loved it!’ – Alexandra Adornetto, author of bestselling Halo

Reviewed by ladygrey on

4 of 5 stars

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This is one of those rare books that is both fantastic and unimpressive.

I don't like prosaic, blunt language. Reading it is boring and far too simple and straightforward for my taste. But its also hard to avoid in anything written in young-adult first person. So I accept it and not-so-secretly wish for a little bit of something poetic.

But what Hallowed lacks in linguistic form it more then makes up for in significance and emotion. There are some deep emotions coursing through this book and they're complicated and mournful and conflicted and exciting in a really sad way. And I love a book that isn't filled with shallow emotions. What I liked even more was that there was a distinctive maturity to some of the emotional turmoil, the kind of sadness and loss that is inevitable in life and that you learn to accept and bear as you grow up. It was really interesting.

I also liked the weight of the narrative, the substance of what was happening and the way things unfolded. It really resonates kind of spectacularly.

I also liked that the characters were more human this time around. Tucker and Christian both, in particular, were flawed and interesting and had more depth because there were more facets in their character. I still don't love Clara, maybe I don't relate to her particularly but she's a decent enough medium for this story.

And I really like this story. I'd like the next one now, please.

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