Review: 3.5 stars :)
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 03 8, 2013
I've already confessed to being a cover whore, and like the first book...I really liked this cover too.  I'm hoping the third book will match the first two, and with a release date of "2013" I'm hoping we don't have to wait too long to find out.So, here's what this book reminded me a little of.  Have you ever watched a tv show and been really into the main characters and plot line?  And then every once and awhile they go off onto other characters and plot lines and even though you know they will all related back to each other eventually, it feels like those times drag? That's what this book reminded me a little bit of.It's not that I didn't realize what's going on with Gabriel is important, because I did.  It's not that I don't want to know what's happening with him because I do.  And the fact that he was not with Rose through this book meant that we would have to get separate parts of the story when we panned over to his POV, but for me those parts of the story dragged a little bit.  Even though the things he's going through are absolutely essential to the story, I found myself rushing through it to get back to Rose.  But I think in part it's because I want to get back to the two of them together, it's not that I don't care what happens specifically to Gabriel.On the flip side, I really enjoyed following Rose along in this book.  There was enough action to keep the storyline moving and enough drama to keep me interested.  I know we are all supposed to love Gabriel but I was happy to see how her relationship (not romantic) develop with Nicolae.  I also love Fane, poor guy! I felt like we got to see more of her personality and the tough, badass chick she can be in this book.  I definitely felt more connected to her this time.The action was definitely stepped up in this sequel and revealed storylines throughout the action so it felt like we were part of Rose's adventure.  We definitely got a higher dose of the paranormal in this book vs. the first book.  We also got a look at life as an immortal, and you can see why she wants to be normal so badly.The twist and cliffhanger at the end definitely left me wanting more of this series! I can't wait to see what happens with Rose and Gabriel.  I also want to see what's going to happen with our favorite siblings, I refuse to believe the worst!