CATCHALL
I wish I could give this book a high rating, because I really enjoyed it and honestly had a really good time reading it. Unfortunately, it's hard to give a book a good rating when you don't like the heroine at all. I honestly tried to understand her, and I do, but that doesn't mean I like her. Vengeance was a wonderful bridge book and had a very good and entertaining story, but what I'm really looking forward to is Timeless.
THE HEROINE
CHELSEA
Look, I didn't like her. I did think that maybe when I got her point of view I would understand her better, but honestly, I only began to dislike her more. She thinks she's in love, but love isn't selfish. Love is not wanting to be with someone no matter what, whether they want you or not. Love is wanting the person you love to be with someone else if that's what makes them happy. (For example, when I broke up with my ex he was still at that time in love with me but he let me go because he knew I would be happier with someone else. If he had fought me, I would have known he didn't really love me.) Love is the most unselfish thing in the world. It's not insisting on having everything your way. I realize she feels hurt and betrayed, but if she actually loved Drew that would be no excuse. I do feel like she's been misled and mostly, I just feel sorry for her. I do hope that things will work out for her in Timeless. And honestly, I wouldn't dislike her so much if she just admitted that she was doing these actions out of revenge. Because believe me, if she thinks she's doing them out of love she is sadly disillusioned. She's also blind to the big picture and stubbornly sees only what she wants to see.
THE PLOT
The plot of this book was excellent!
It is beautiful bridge between Remembrance and Timeless. It clearly connects the books, and it leaves you wanting more.
The events in Vengeance were clever and unique. There were a few things I didn't like and one thing in particular that bothered me, but for the most part, this book had an excellent plot.
Everything fit together so nicely. I loved the return of some things, and some things I could see coming but most of it was completely unexpected.
Really, the plot was close to perfect.
THE ROMANCE
Honestly, I covered most of this back in the Chelsea section. She's not in love. Done.
THE WRITING
Michelle's writing just continues to get better and better, and I am almost afraid to see how amazing it will be by the time Timeless comes out! Everything is beautiful, and I love the ultramodern details like the mentioning of the CHI straightener. It's things like that that make the book so relatable and real. I absolutely love that. Additionally, aside from hat, Michelle's writing is easy to read and extremely clear. i love that about it, and I never feel confused or lost. Michelle's writing is beyond gorgeous.
THE ENDING
Talk about a cruel cliffhanger! The ending was perfect and brilliant. Still, it was a bit cruel! Still, it sets the stage perfectly for Timeless, and builds the anticipation. It definitely escalates the excitement for its impending release.
WRAPUP
I highly recommend reading Vengeance. I know that a lot of people felt they could better relate to Chelsea after this book, and if that's the case for you, that's wonderful. I believe it was due to my own personal experiences that I feel so antagonistic towards her. Moving on, Timeless is one of my most anticipated books of 2012. I cannot wait for the cover reveal! I'm extremely excited to read it and hear how this all ends.
FINE.