Fallen

By Lauren Kate

Publisher Delacorte Press

Published Date December 8th 2009

There’s something achingly familiar about Daniel Grigori.

Mysterious and aloof, he captures Luce Price’s attention from the moment she sees him on her first day at the Sword & Cross boarding school in sultry Savannah, Georgia. He’s the one bright spot in a place where cell phones are forbidden, the other students are all screw-ups, and security cameras watch every move.

Even though Daniel wants nothing to do with Luce–and goes out of his way to make that very clear–she can’t let it go. Drawn to him like a moth to a flame, she has to find out what Daniel is so desperate to keep secret . . . even if it kills her.

REVIEW

I can’t get the story yet, though I’ve finished reading it. What’s the meaning of fallen angels’ battle? How about the dark shadow Luce always see? How can Luce die after knowing the truth in her past lives? I have to wait for the second book to understand it. Very frustrating.

The book is thick enough and boring at the first. Then, the story become interesting from page 250’s. Daniel and Cam fought each other. Not the kind of highschool student fighting over girls, but of creatures beyond human. Hard, cruel and killing.

Lauren Kate’s style reminds me of Stephenie Meyer. I mean in adoring someone we love. Bella in describing Edward and Luce in Daniel. But I prefer this book. Though it’s a little cheesy (feeling safe when Luce’s around Daniel, knowing where to look at and find Daniel watching her, rejecting and yearning of being together from Daniel, etc.), I still feel the maturity from this book. Not too embarassing – no offense but sorry for Twilighters.

Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick

Romance was not a part of Nora Grey's plan. She's never been particularly attracted to the boys at her school, no matter how hard her best friend, Vee, pushes them at her. Not until Patch comes along. With his easy smile and eyes that seem to see insider her, Patch draws Nora to him against her better judgement.

But after a series of terrifying encounters, Nora's not sure whom to trust. Patch seems to be everywhere she is and seems to know more about her than her closest friends. She can't decides whether she should fall into his arms or run and hide. And when she tries to seek some answers, she finds herself near a truth that is way more unsettling than anything Patch makes her feel.

For she is right in the middle of an ancient battle between the immortal and those who have fallen--and when it comes to choosing sides, the wrong choice will cost Nora her life.

I like the cover once I saw it. An angel with scattered black wings. First thing came up: fallen angel. I was right. Now vampires era is up and angels take place. The story is as good as –no, it’s better than – the cover. It’s delicious. I find the story about fallen angel is more interesting than vampires. Or because I’m bored with blood-drinking-guy? I think so. Twilight Saga made me full of vampires for a while.

I’m stunned by Patch. How come I don’t? He is handsome, tall, sexy (according to me), yet mysterious. It reminds me of why I love male characters with black personalities; black hair, black outfit, black eyes. It also means he is mysterious, lesstalk, cool and attract female readers.

Though I don’t know where the story will take me, I’m forced myself to keep on reading. In the middle of the book, I feel like I read some chicklit: not so average girl (that’s how she felt) attracted to a mysterious and sexy guy. Luckily, I insisted on reading so I knew what – or who – exactly Patch is (I can guessed it easily). Fitzpatrick is dragged me to the end. The tense is on the highest point almost in the end of the book. Good job, Mam.