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Spellbound #2
Duplicity
If Graylee Perez thought sharing a body with her twin sister was bad, dealing with a duplicate of herself is two times worse. Gray the second doesn't seem to get that Lee's boyfriend, Raj, is off limits. Then there's the problem of Adrian. He expects one of the Graylees to be his.
Nearly a year later, the council is on to them for past misdeeds; Lee, along with the rest of the coven, has lost control of her powers; and Gray is being stalked by what looks like the Grim Reaper.
If the two Grays work together, they may stand a chance of setting things right and making it out alive.
Nearly a year later, the council is on to them for past misdeeds; Lee, along with the rest of the coven, has lost control of her powers; and Gray is being stalked by what looks like the Grim Reaper.
If the two Grays work together, they may stand a chance of setting things right and making it out alive.
250 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 19, 2012
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May 26, 2012
You can read all of my reviews at Alluring Reads.
When Nikki sent me Duplicity I immediately loaded it onto my reader and dug into it. I read Entangled (the first book in Nikki's Spellbound series) a few months back and it was a 5 star read for me. I loved the characters and the world building and have been anxiously awaiting Duplicity. We dive right back in with Graylee Perez (now Stacey Morehouse) & Raj McKenna and are thrown right into another mystery.
The characters remain strong in Duplicity, Graylee is as witty and strong headed as ever. Once again I found myself laughing out loud at her dialogue and totally connecting with her. There is a lot of Graylee Perez to go around in this novel, we have the Graylee that is in the body of Stacey (known as Lee) and we have the Graylee who is in Charlene's body (known as Gray.) This whole concept did get me confused a few times and I found myself having to re-read passages to get a clear idea of what was going on and who was in the scene. This predicament created quite the pickle for our dear Raj as he was faced with dealing with a duplicate girlfriend. In this one I found Raj to have settled down a lot, he didn't really come across as the bad boy that we met in Entangled, though he played the role of the sweet supportive boyfriend perfectly.
Taking Raj's place as the resident bad boy is Adrian Hedrick Montez. Yes, Adrian is back and in this one I found him to be a much more sympathetic character, I actually felt bad for him sometimes. Adrian plays a bigger part in this novel but his past still remains a mystery that I am dying to uncover. Mystery remains a bit part of this series and you never know exactly what is going on, it's great to watch the characters on their missions to uncover the truth.
Nikki has created another great story that is easy to lose yourself in. Though I do feel that the premise of this one was a bit weaker and harder to follow I still loved it. I definitely recommend Duplicity to anyone looking for an Alluring Read.
When Nikki sent me Duplicity I immediately loaded it onto my reader and dug into it. I read Entangled (the first book in Nikki's Spellbound series) a few months back and it was a 5 star read for me. I loved the characters and the world building and have been anxiously awaiting Duplicity. We dive right back in with Graylee Perez (now Stacey Morehouse) & Raj McKenna and are thrown right into another mystery.
The characters remain strong in Duplicity, Graylee is as witty and strong headed as ever. Once again I found myself laughing out loud at her dialogue and totally connecting with her. There is a lot of Graylee Perez to go around in this novel, we have the Graylee that is in the body of Stacey (known as Lee) and we have the Graylee who is in Charlene's body (known as Gray.) This whole concept did get me confused a few times and I found myself having to re-read passages to get a clear idea of what was going on and who was in the scene. This predicament created quite the pickle for our dear Raj as he was faced with dealing with a duplicate girlfriend. In this one I found Raj to have settled down a lot, he didn't really come across as the bad boy that we met in Entangled, though he played the role of the sweet supportive boyfriend perfectly.
Taking Raj's place as the resident bad boy is Adrian Hedrick Montez. Yes, Adrian is back and in this one I found him to be a much more sympathetic character, I actually felt bad for him sometimes. Adrian plays a bigger part in this novel but his past still remains a mystery that I am dying to uncover. Mystery remains a bit part of this series and you never know exactly what is going on, it's great to watch the characters on their missions to uncover the truth.
Nikki has created another great story that is easy to lose yourself in. Though I do feel that the premise of this one was a bit weaker and harder to follow I still loved it. I definitely recommend Duplicity to anyone looking for an Alluring Read.
February 5, 2013
In "Entangled," high school socialite Charlene Perez was forced to share her body with the soul of her less popular, sort of hippie-ish identical twin sister, Graylee. At the end of "Entanglement," Charlene and a friend expelled her twin's soul from the body they shared--her body--then Charlene was free to head off to school in France. There, she has a ball, speaking French and smoking cigarettes, until one day, when her sister, Graylee, awakens inside Charlene's body. The difference this time is that Charlene's body is all Graylee's--there's no Charlene soul to share with.
Graylee-occupied Charlene finds a credit card and some cash among Charlene's effects, and hops the first flight back to Seattle.
Of course, there's the matter of Graylee's soul already inhabiting the tall, gorgeous body of Stacey Morehouse. At the end of "Entangled," Graylee's expelled soul finds suitable lodging in Stacey's comatose body.
Raj, of course, is still madly in love with Graylee, and that Graylee's being now lives inside Stacey's supermodel-caliber body doesn't hurt. Then Charlene's body walks back into the picture, also with Graylee's soul. So Charlene/Graylee and Stacey/Graylee are now rivals, different people, even though they're the same soul, and for the most part, the same personality.
Meanwhile, a pox has descended upon the magical community, where people's spells go disastrously wrong, often backfiring on their caster. Raj, for example, tries to cast a spell, and all his clothes explode off of him.
Also back on the scene is Adrian Montez, the super warlock whose powers Graylee and Raj helped release several months back. Is he working for the two Graylees? For one and not the other? Is it his doing that the town's magic folk aren't able to control their powers?
Then there's The Contact, a necromancer who is responsible for having put Graylee's soul into Charlene's body in the first place. And, as it turns out, in the second place as well.
And it's The Contact who appears in the last short act, and resolves everything. It's called deus ex machina (God from the machine); when a book or play runs up against an insurmountable wall, suddenly a previously non-existent character pops into the story to bring resolution.
Beyond that, I had a hard time buying the dual Graylee plot device. Having Graylee and Charlene sharing Charlene's body--the primary storyline in "Entangled"--was inspired and fun. Seriously, two polar opposites alternating 24 hour periods inside the body? This was awesome.
Whereas that was double-plus good, the two 100% fully realized Graylee souls inhabiting different bodies at the same time just makes no sense. I get that it's fiction, and that the author is autonomous, but I don't think it was ever satisfactorily explained how two Graylee souls could exist. It's not like Voldemort's horcruxes in the Harry Potter septology--this is one soul completely occupying two separate people. A number of characters ask how it could have happened, and there were various theories trying to explain the forces at play. To accept "Duplicity," we have to accept that one soul can exist 100% in two bodies simultaneously. This sort of disparity is sufficiently odd that it needs to be sold airtight. Instead, we get that Ryan expelled Graylee's soul from Charlene's body last year, and then The Contact did the same thing. Which beggars the question, if Graylee's soul was no longer IN Charlene's body, how could it have been there for The Contact to expel it, if it had already been expelled?
My brain would explode if I tried to rationalize this conundrum any further, and the book's success or failure rests on the reader buying this premise. The characters gamely do their best with this seemingly impossible situation, and it's nice when the two Graylees come to terms near the end, but I can't see how they could simultaneously exist to enjoy this bonding.
Mainly, I think the book misses Charlene. One of the joys in "Entangled" was the contrast between Charlene's shallow, solipsistic meanness and Graylee's depth and goodness. Here, with two Graylees, that element is missed. Graylee needs a yin to her yang. We don't get that: just two yangs. Even the "villains" in "Duplicity" aren't uniformly villainous. I miss Charlene being a manipulative bitch.
"Duplicity" is not a terrible book. There are some good scenes. If it sets up a tremendous third installment, then I suppose it serves its purpose, even if the main premise is, to me, untenable. After the super-fun "Entangled," I was hoping for more.
Because "Entangled" was so good, I'll jump on book three when I get the chance. So often, the middle book in a trilogy is by far the weakest. I hope that's the case here. "Entangled" deserves a worthy conclusion.
Graylee-occupied Charlene finds a credit card and some cash among Charlene's effects, and hops the first flight back to Seattle.
Of course, there's the matter of Graylee's soul already inhabiting the tall, gorgeous body of Stacey Morehouse. At the end of "Entangled," Graylee's expelled soul finds suitable lodging in Stacey's comatose body.
Raj, of course, is still madly in love with Graylee, and that Graylee's being now lives inside Stacey's supermodel-caliber body doesn't hurt. Then Charlene's body walks back into the picture, also with Graylee's soul. So Charlene/Graylee and Stacey/Graylee are now rivals, different people, even though they're the same soul, and for the most part, the same personality.
Meanwhile, a pox has descended upon the magical community, where people's spells go disastrously wrong, often backfiring on their caster. Raj, for example, tries to cast a spell, and all his clothes explode off of him.
Also back on the scene is Adrian Montez, the super warlock whose powers Graylee and Raj helped release several months back. Is he working for the two Graylees? For one and not the other? Is it his doing that the town's magic folk aren't able to control their powers?
Then there's The Contact, a necromancer who is responsible for having put Graylee's soul into Charlene's body in the first place. And, as it turns out, in the second place as well.
And it's The Contact who appears in the last short act, and resolves everything. It's called deus ex machina (God from the machine); when a book or play runs up against an insurmountable wall, suddenly a previously non-existent character pops into the story to bring resolution.
Beyond that, I had a hard time buying the dual Graylee plot device. Having Graylee and Charlene sharing Charlene's body--the primary storyline in "Entangled"--was inspired and fun. Seriously, two polar opposites alternating 24 hour periods inside the body? This was awesome.
Whereas that was double-plus good, the two 100% fully realized Graylee souls inhabiting different bodies at the same time just makes no sense. I get that it's fiction, and that the author is autonomous, but I don't think it was ever satisfactorily explained how two Graylee souls could exist. It's not like Voldemort's horcruxes in the Harry Potter septology--this is one soul completely occupying two separate people. A number of characters ask how it could have happened, and there were various theories trying to explain the forces at play. To accept "Duplicity," we have to accept that one soul can exist 100% in two bodies simultaneously. This sort of disparity is sufficiently odd that it needs to be sold airtight. Instead, we get that Ryan expelled Graylee's soul from Charlene's body last year, and then The Contact did the same thing. Which beggars the question, if Graylee's soul was no longer IN Charlene's body, how could it have been there for The Contact to expel it, if it had already been expelled?
My brain would explode if I tried to rationalize this conundrum any further, and the book's success or failure rests on the reader buying this premise. The characters gamely do their best with this seemingly impossible situation, and it's nice when the two Graylees come to terms near the end, but I can't see how they could simultaneously exist to enjoy this bonding.
Mainly, I think the book misses Charlene. One of the joys in "Entangled" was the contrast between Charlene's shallow, solipsistic meanness and Graylee's depth and goodness. Here, with two Graylees, that element is missed. Graylee needs a yin to her yang. We don't get that: just two yangs. Even the "villains" in "Duplicity" aren't uniformly villainous. I miss Charlene being a manipulative bitch.
"Duplicity" is not a terrible book. There are some good scenes. If it sets up a tremendous third installment, then I suppose it serves its purpose, even if the main premise is, to me, untenable. After the super-fun "Entangled," I was hoping for more.
Because "Entangled" was so good, I'll jump on book three when I get the chance. So often, the middle book in a trilogy is by far the weakest. I hope that's the case here. "Entangled" deserves a worthy conclusion.
August 6, 2013
Book Info: Genre: Fantasy/Paranormal
Reading Level: Young Adult
Recommended for: Fans of the first book, those who enjoy paranormal YA fiction
Trigger Warnings: treachery, fighting
Please note: Review will contain spoilers for book one. If you haven't read it yet, you have been warned.
My Thoughts: I was so taken with the first book that I had to immediately go out and buy the rest of the trilogy and start reading. Unfortunately I needed to do some editing, so I wasn't able to indulge myself with any more marathon reading until I finished that, thus the delay in finishing this second one. It definitely was no less enthralling and entertaining, especially watching Gray and Lee clash.
I started to develop a bit of a feel for Adrian in this book. I think there is more to him than we've seen. Maybe we'll learn more in the final book. And while she may be a super, ultra-, mega-beeeyotch, I'd like to know what became of Charlene. She can't have started out bad. While she tried to kill Stacey, succeeded in killing her sister, and then tried to purge Graylee, I just don't believe she is necessarily evil. She just was obsessed with being popular, and with Blake, and... well, I'd just like to know what happened to her.
To me, this obsession with the characters is the sign of some really good writing. If the author hasn't created characters you feel for, wonder about, and are concerned what happens to them, then she hasn't engaged the reader, and believe you me, this reader was engaged. So, if you like paranormal YA fiction, you do not want to miss the Spellbound trilogy. The final book, Enchantment, is up next.
Series Information: Spellbound trilogy
Book 1: Entangled, review linked here where formatting allowed
Book 2: Duplicity
Book 3: Enchantment, to be read next.
Disclosure: I purchased this book after loving the first in the series. All opinions are my own.
Synopsis: If Graylee Perez thought sharing a body with her twin sister was bad, dealing with a duplicate of herself is two times worse. Gray the second doesn’t seem to get that Lee’s boyfriend, Raj McKenna, is off limits. Then there’s the problem of Adrian Montez. He expects one of the Grays to be his. Nearly a year later, the council is onto them for past misdeeds; Lee, along with the rest of the coven, has lost control of her powers; and Gray is being stalked by what looks like the Grim Reaper. If they work together, they may stand a chance of setting things right and making it out alive.
Reading Level: Young Adult
Recommended for: Fans of the first book, those who enjoy paranormal YA fiction
Trigger Warnings: treachery, fighting
Please note: Review will contain spoilers for book one. If you haven't read it yet, you have been warned.
My Thoughts: I was so taken with the first book that I had to immediately go out and buy the rest of the trilogy and start reading. Unfortunately I needed to do some editing, so I wasn't able to indulge myself with any more marathon reading until I finished that, thus the delay in finishing this second one. It definitely was no less enthralling and entertaining, especially watching Gray and Lee clash.
I started to develop a bit of a feel for Adrian in this book. I think there is more to him than we've seen. Maybe we'll learn more in the final book. And while she may be a super, ultra-, mega-beeeyotch, I'd like to know what became of Charlene. She can't have started out bad. While she tried to kill Stacey, succeeded in killing her sister, and then tried to purge Graylee, I just don't believe she is necessarily evil. She just was obsessed with being popular, and with Blake, and... well, I'd just like to know what happened to her.
To me, this obsession with the characters is the sign of some really good writing. If the author hasn't created characters you feel for, wonder about, and are concerned what happens to them, then she hasn't engaged the reader, and believe you me, this reader was engaged. So, if you like paranormal YA fiction, you do not want to miss the Spellbound trilogy. The final book, Enchantment, is up next.
Series Information: Spellbound trilogy
Book 1: Entangled, review linked here where formatting allowed
Book 2: Duplicity
Book 3: Enchantment, to be read next.
Disclosure: I purchased this book after loving the first in the series. All opinions are my own.
Synopsis: If Graylee Perez thought sharing a body with her twin sister was bad, dealing with a duplicate of herself is two times worse. Gray the second doesn’t seem to get that Lee’s boyfriend, Raj McKenna, is off limits. Then there’s the problem of Adrian Montez. He expects one of the Grays to be his. Nearly a year later, the council is onto them for past misdeeds; Lee, along with the rest of the coven, has lost control of her powers; and Gray is being stalked by what looks like the Grim Reaper. If they work together, they may stand a chance of setting things right and making it out alive.
February 6, 2017
All this book needed was a couple more flashbacks to understand everything and it could have passed as the first in a series or better yet a stand alone. Definitely an improvement! I actually enjoyed it. I'm nervous to read the third novel. I feel like the second novel was a redemption novel and I'm afraid the third will ruin that. It was great to finally understand the characters and to even connect with them. Having the two versions of Graylee actually made it easier to understand Gray. I liked that we got to know Adrian more. As much as Adrian frustrates me, I really am not sold on this bad boy routine of his. There is something fishy about Adrian and I don't mean it like I'm putting him in a bad light. I most certainly find him shady, but it is possible that there is something we are missing about him...something good. Raj disappointed me in this. I felt like out of everyone he should have understood what was going on. In the beginning we are led to believe he does. Turns out though, he is a lot more clueless than we thought. He really lost that edge he had in the first book. I do not like Shay. She is not loyal, at least not in the way it matters. But mostly the girl just bugs me. For me she is one of those people that rub you the wrong way, but no matter how hard you try you just can't figure out why. Charlene was MIA. I really would like to know how that was resolved. Maybe that is a story for the third book? I'm looking forward to reading the next one this time.
September 24, 2012
ok WOW Gray and Lee
im kinda lost hahaha but many thanks they still
have a difference .
i don't know why i am so hooked
in this series is it because of the twin thing or
the romance in it .
or the story about witches
i think i love them all .
I am so looking forward to the next book .
im kinda lost hahaha but many thanks they still
have a difference .
i don't know why i am so hooked
in this series is it because of the twin thing or
the romance in it .
or the story about witches
i think i love them all .
I am so looking forward to the next book .
May 29, 2012
Duplicity is the second book in the Spellbound Trilogy by Nikki Jefford. I had the opportunity to read and review Entangled, the first book, back in April, and I loved it. (You can read my review here.) This time around, Nikki sent me an ARC of Duplicity and even mentioned BlookGirll in the Acknowledgements section! Cue MAJOR fangirling! :-)
I immediately dove into Duplicity as soon as it transferred to my Nook, because I just had to know how all of my favorite characters were doing. Did Charlene truly vanish? Would Gray stay in her new body? How would Raj and Mrs. Perez handle Gray's body switch? Would Adrian come back to exact revenge on the council for stripping him of his powers?
Overall, Duplicity did not disappoint! Within the first few pages, I was immediately thrown into the life of Stacey Morehouse, whose body is now inhabited by Gray. What irony! Gray and Charlene wound up in the mess they're in because Charlene was originally supposed to get rid of Stacey, but Gray got in the way. Now, Gray is in Stacey's body and another Gray (Lee) wakes up in Charlene's body - in Paris! How's that for drama?!
Taking a cue from the title, the duplicity of Gray was a little confusing at first. I had to keep reminding myself that Gray/Stacey was the "original" Gray and Lee/Charlene was the duplicate Gray. Then I had to wonder about poor Charlene! (Yes, I really felt a moment of pity for that evil twin.) Her spirit is just floating around somewhere over Paris, where she was sent to boarding school, while her body has been hijjacked by a duplicate of her sister.
As with Entangled, I really loved how spunky Gray was in Duplicity. Her internal dialogue is witty and her actions/reactions are realistic and relateable. I felt horrible for Lee, the duplicate Gray. For her, it has only been a week since she last kissed Raj. In the "real world", however, it's been 10 months and both Raj and Mrs. Perez have both accepted that Stacey Morehouse is now Gray. How odd, to be the same person, yet have two separate experiences and distinctly separate memories.
I was a little taken aback in the turn Raj's character seemed to take - from swoon-worthy bad boy to careful, committed boyfriend. I did feel for him, though, when the waters became muddied in regard to his feelings for Stacey/Gray and Lee/Charlene. The kindness he extended to Lee completely charmed me. While he is much more "settled" this time around, and I hope to see more snarkiness and swagger from the Raj I've come to know and love in the third installment of this series.
Thankfully, when one bad boy repents, another is there to take his place. Enter Adrian Hedrick Montez, the uber bad boy from Entangled! He's still shrouded in mystery, and I'm still not sure what his motives are, but I was much more sympathetic to Adrian's character in this half of the story. He's obviously not just a trouble-maker and now I am immensely curious to learn more about his background and what his place will be in the lives of Gray and Charlene.
While I felt that the premise was a bit weaker than its predecessor, the story within Duplicity was entertaining and kept me wanting more, more, more! The "contact" who Mrs. Perez originally made a deal with in return for Gray's life back in Entangled makes an appearance, and man, is he/she/it CREEPY! I can't wait to see what this "contact" has in store for the Perez/Morehouse/McKenna families in the next book.
Duplicity was an admirable follow-up to Entangled and kept me turning pages until the very end. If you're looking for a new series full of snarky characters and magical mysteries, the Spellbound Trilogy is for you!
*A copy of this book was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
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For more reviews like this one, check out the BlookGirl Blog!
I immediately dove into Duplicity as soon as it transferred to my Nook, because I just had to know how all of my favorite characters were doing. Did Charlene truly vanish? Would Gray stay in her new body? How would Raj and Mrs. Perez handle Gray's body switch? Would Adrian come back to exact revenge on the council for stripping him of his powers?
Overall, Duplicity did not disappoint! Within the first few pages, I was immediately thrown into the life of Stacey Morehouse, whose body is now inhabited by Gray. What irony! Gray and Charlene wound up in the mess they're in because Charlene was originally supposed to get rid of Stacey, but Gray got in the way. Now, Gray is in Stacey's body and another Gray (Lee) wakes up in Charlene's body - in Paris! How's that for drama?!
Taking a cue from the title, the duplicity of Gray was a little confusing at first. I had to keep reminding myself that Gray/Stacey was the "original" Gray and Lee/Charlene was the duplicate Gray. Then I had to wonder about poor Charlene! (Yes, I really felt a moment of pity for that evil twin.) Her spirit is just floating around somewhere over Paris, where she was sent to boarding school, while her body has been hijjacked by a duplicate of her sister.
As with Entangled, I really loved how spunky Gray was in Duplicity. Her internal dialogue is witty and her actions/reactions are realistic and relateable. I felt horrible for Lee, the duplicate Gray. For her, it has only been a week since she last kissed Raj. In the "real world", however, it's been 10 months and both Raj and Mrs. Perez have both accepted that Stacey Morehouse is now Gray. How odd, to be the same person, yet have two separate experiences and distinctly separate memories.
I was a little taken aback in the turn Raj's character seemed to take - from swoon-worthy bad boy to careful, committed boyfriend. I did feel for him, though, when the waters became muddied in regard to his feelings for Stacey/Gray and Lee/Charlene. The kindness he extended to Lee completely charmed me. While he is much more "settled" this time around, and I hope to see more snarkiness and swagger from the Raj I've come to know and love in the third installment of this series.
Thankfully, when one bad boy repents, another is there to take his place. Enter Adrian Hedrick Montez, the uber bad boy from Entangled! He's still shrouded in mystery, and I'm still not sure what his motives are, but I was much more sympathetic to Adrian's character in this half of the story. He's obviously not just a trouble-maker and now I am immensely curious to learn more about his background and what his place will be in the lives of Gray and Charlene.
While I felt that the premise was a bit weaker than its predecessor, the story within Duplicity was entertaining and kept me wanting more, more, more! The "contact" who Mrs. Perez originally made a deal with in return for Gray's life back in Entangled makes an appearance, and man, is he/she/it CREEPY! I can't wait to see what this "contact" has in store for the Perez/Morehouse/McKenna families in the next book.
Duplicity was an admirable follow-up to Entangled and kept me turning pages until the very end. If you're looking for a new series full of snarky characters and magical mysteries, the Spellbound Trilogy is for you!
*A copy of this book was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
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For more reviews like this one, check out the BlookGirl Blog!
April 4, 2013
Shame on me for not getting to this book sooner. I read and was highly entertained by the first in the trilogy, Entangled, last year. Why the follow up slipped through my net, I don’t know. I woke in the middle of the night recently with back pain and knew there was no getting back to sleep, so I grabbed my Kindle and got reading. I read this in a few hours, finishing about 4am. Totally distracted me from the pain – nice one!
If you haven’t read the first book, beware of SPOILERS and stuff that may not make much sense.
Since the last book, Graylee is getting along fine in Stacey’s body. She goes by Lee now. Lee’s mom is dating Stacey’s dad, so Lee gets to spend a lot of time with her mother. Her relationship with Raj is stronger than ever. All in all, life is pretty good these days. That is until her twin sister, Charlene, walks through the door claiming to be Gray. But Lee (in Stacey’s body) is Gray; she’s just in a different body. How can there be two of the same people? Are you still with me? I think I lost myself there, actually. Anyway, something magical and potentially dangerous is going on, and they figure it’s down to the dirty rotten scoundrel of a sorcerer, Adrian.
I felt for Gray. She comes back from oblivion only to find Raj happily going out with Lee. Where does she fit in? Her mother already has a version of Gray in Lee. It seems like the only one really happy to have Gray around is Adrian. The separation of Gray and Lee was very well done. Despite these two starting out as the same person, it’s made clear they’re different “entities” now. In the past year, Lee’s personality has changed a little. She’s in the body of someone else, living with Stacey’s father as Stacey, so of course she’s going to grow up and develop. Gray, however, is the same. She doesn’t have the recent life experience of Lee. She’s raw Gray – if that makes any sort of sense.
I’d love to know more about oblivion. The concept of souls isn’t explored in these books. How can there be one soul in two different bodies, and where was Gray before she suddenly puffed into existence in her sister’s body, and what are they going to do about Charlene’s soul just hovering around in France without a body? These are questions I’d like to see come into focus in the final book in the trilogy. From the sneak peek at the back of the book, we get to follow Gray in her new life in Barcelona. I visited that beautiful city last summer, so I’m looking forward to immersing myself in all things Catalan in Enchantment.
Entertaining and fast-paced, I sped through Duplicity just as I did Entangled. I liked all the characters in this book, something that rarely happens. Nikki Jefford is a talented author. Bring on book 3
If you haven’t read the first book, beware of SPOILERS and stuff that may not make much sense.
Since the last book, Graylee is getting along fine in Stacey’s body. She goes by Lee now. Lee’s mom is dating Stacey’s dad, so Lee gets to spend a lot of time with her mother. Her relationship with Raj is stronger than ever. All in all, life is pretty good these days. That is until her twin sister, Charlene, walks through the door claiming to be Gray. But Lee (in Stacey’s body) is Gray; she’s just in a different body. How can there be two of the same people? Are you still with me? I think I lost myself there, actually. Anyway, something magical and potentially dangerous is going on, and they figure it’s down to the dirty rotten scoundrel of a sorcerer, Adrian.
I felt for Gray. She comes back from oblivion only to find Raj happily going out with Lee. Where does she fit in? Her mother already has a version of Gray in Lee. It seems like the only one really happy to have Gray around is Adrian. The separation of Gray and Lee was very well done. Despite these two starting out as the same person, it’s made clear they’re different “entities” now. In the past year, Lee’s personality has changed a little. She’s in the body of someone else, living with Stacey’s father as Stacey, so of course she’s going to grow up and develop. Gray, however, is the same. She doesn’t have the recent life experience of Lee. She’s raw Gray – if that makes any sort of sense.
I’d love to know more about oblivion. The concept of souls isn’t explored in these books. How can there be one soul in two different bodies, and where was Gray before she suddenly puffed into existence in her sister’s body, and what are they going to do about Charlene’s soul just hovering around in France without a body? These are questions I’d like to see come into focus in the final book in the trilogy. From the sneak peek at the back of the book, we get to follow Gray in her new life in Barcelona. I visited that beautiful city last summer, so I’m looking forward to immersing myself in all things Catalan in Enchantment.
Entertaining and fast-paced, I sped through Duplicity just as I did Entangled. I liked all the characters in this book, something that rarely happens. Nikki Jefford is a talented author. Bring on book 3
June 7, 2012
Originally posted @ Book Whales
I’ am one of those readers, who are scared of sophomore novels or the sequels; especially if the first book is really good. There were many sequels that I’ve read that didn’t shine like the first one. Well, Duplicity didn’t disappoint me. It is actually better than Entangled. The story and characters are unforgettable. I was captured and sucked inside. I didn’t want the story to end.
After all the fiasco that happened to Graylee Perez, she is now settled to her new life. She now has a new body and currently in a relationship. The only thing that separates her from normal is her perplexed situation. She has a duplicate. Complicated much? In Duplicity, prepare for more Drama, Revelations and Vengeance. What happened to Charlene? And who made her a duplicate? You have to pick up this book to find out.
The world building is good! The creativity behind the plot is astonishing. Nikki did it again. I love the duplicate concept. I mean, who would have thought that Graylee will face yet another drama. It was hard for her to share a body with Charlene, and now she has a duplicate of her old self. There were loads of nail-biting experiences for me, while I was reading this book. I was nervous due to the awkwardness of the situation between Graylee and her duplicate. Though, the awkwardness actually gave spice to the story. I was impressed on how Nikki pulled it off.
As for the characters, they developed more in Duplicity. And the readers will get to know them better. Graylee is more mature here. She is strong-minded and courageous. Raj is my favorite character. I love his dedication to Graylee. He is dependable, smart and HANDSOME. I like his character because of his flaws. I understand why he was confused. I don’t blame him for his mistakes. Who would? There are two Graylee now. I also like Adrian. Yes, Adrian the Avenger. He is not so mysterious anymore. The contact will be revealed here too.
The love-angle is fantastic! It is believable. I can’t really say that there is a love triangle since they are the same person. But the dialogues between Raj and Graylee gave butterflies to my stomach.
Overall, Duplicity is a fun read! I recommend this book to paranormal lovers. Book Three please!!
Rating: 4.5 Whales
I’ am one of those readers, who are scared of sophomore novels or the sequels; especially if the first book is really good. There were many sequels that I’ve read that didn’t shine like the first one. Well, Duplicity didn’t disappoint me. It is actually better than Entangled. The story and characters are unforgettable. I was captured and sucked inside. I didn’t want the story to end.
After all the fiasco that happened to Graylee Perez, she is now settled to her new life. She now has a new body and currently in a relationship. The only thing that separates her from normal is her perplexed situation. She has a duplicate. Complicated much? In Duplicity, prepare for more Drama, Revelations and Vengeance. What happened to Charlene? And who made her a duplicate? You have to pick up this book to find out.
The world building is good! The creativity behind the plot is astonishing. Nikki did it again. I love the duplicate concept. I mean, who would have thought that Graylee will face yet another drama. It was hard for her to share a body with Charlene, and now she has a duplicate of her old self. There were loads of nail-biting experiences for me, while I was reading this book. I was nervous due to the awkwardness of the situation between Graylee and her duplicate. Though, the awkwardness actually gave spice to the story. I was impressed on how Nikki pulled it off.
As for the characters, they developed more in Duplicity. And the readers will get to know them better. Graylee is more mature here. She is strong-minded and courageous. Raj is my favorite character. I love his dedication to Graylee. He is dependable, smart and HANDSOME. I like his character because of his flaws. I understand why he was confused. I don’t blame him for his mistakes. Who would? There are two Graylee now. I also like Adrian. Yes, Adrian the Avenger. He is not so mysterious anymore. The contact will be revealed here too.
The love-angle is fantastic! It is believable. I can’t really say that there is a love triangle since they are the same person. But the dialogues between Raj and Graylee gave butterflies to my stomach.
Overall, Duplicity is a fun read! I recommend this book to paranormal lovers. Book Three please!!
Rating: 4.5 Whales
January 7, 2013
Read my full review on my blog, Michelle Shouts Random
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I was hooked the time I started reading Duplicity. It's that good.
Charlene, the annoying evil sister on the first book, Entangled, was nowhere to be seen. What a relief. *evil laugh* And Graylee became Gray. And Lee. A duplicate, yes. And who is the original?
I could definitely say that this book was as good as the first one. It doesn't lowered the standard---it even increased. And that's all I can do to not keep on saying how awesome and I loved this book without saying why. Ah, I can't even tell you how much I do!
Even though the evil Charlene was temporarily erased on this book, the mystery, magic, thrill, annoyingness and awesomeness was still whole. I just can't believe how things have happened, how the feelings became complicated and how can they deal with two Graylees. But I believed that those things made this book exciting, and worth the read.
I'm looking forward in reading the last installment, Enchantment. I super want it the moment I finished this and read the teaser for the next book. I mean. Wow. I feel like I knew what will happen to the Graylee duplicate, I have few ideas and some expectations, but I'm trying not to draw a lot because I don't want to end up disappointed. But with Nikki Jefford, I highly doubt that. Still, I will try not to think about it that much and just read the third book.
* Thank you so much to the awesome author, Nikki Jefford, for gifting me an ebook copy of this book! I'm SO glad I've read your books in my bookish life. x
Recommendations:
For everyone who loves paranormal, YA reads. Witches, warlocks, and surprises, anyone? Oh and, before you read this, make sure to read the first book, Entangled, first. ( Click here for my review. )
***
I was hooked the time I started reading Duplicity. It's that good.
Charlene, the annoying evil sister on the first book, Entangled, was nowhere to be seen. What a relief. *evil laugh* And Graylee became Gray. And Lee. A duplicate, yes. And who is the original?
I could definitely say that this book was as good as the first one. It doesn't lowered the standard---it even increased. And that's all I can do to not keep on saying how awesome and I loved this book without saying why. Ah, I can't even tell you how much I do!
Even though the evil Charlene was temporarily erased on this book, the mystery, magic, thrill, annoyingness and awesomeness was still whole. I just can't believe how things have happened, how the feelings became complicated and how can they deal with two Graylees. But I believed that those things made this book exciting, and worth the read.
I'm looking forward in reading the last installment, Enchantment. I super want it the moment I finished this and read the teaser for the next book. I mean. Wow. I feel like I knew what will happen to the Graylee duplicate, I have few ideas and some expectations, but I'm trying not to draw a lot because I don't want to end up disappointed. But with Nikki Jefford, I highly doubt that. Still, I will try not to think about it that much and just read the third book.
* Thank you so much to the awesome author, Nikki Jefford, for gifting me an ebook copy of this book! I'm SO glad I've read your books in my bookish life. x
Recommendations:
For everyone who loves paranormal, YA reads. Witches, warlocks, and surprises, anyone? Oh and, before you read this, make sure to read the first book, Entangled, first. ( Click here for my review. )
May 31, 2012
When I first started Duplicity, I thought that there was no way I'd love the book as much as the first in the series, Entangled. Of course, the more I read of Duplicity, the more I started to fall for these characters all over again. Nikki Jefford knows how to keep her readers hooked until the very end and this book is no exception.
As the story begins, we're shown this new life of Graylee's. New body, no Charlene, hardly any complications as one may believe. She still has her powers, but unfortunately they start to go haywire like all the rest of the witches in town. With the help of an amulet from Raj's mother, they're able to control Graylee's involuntary disappearances until they get to the bottom of things. Just when things couldn't get any more confusing, a duplicate of Graylee shows up in Charlene's body.
It took me a while to grasp what was going on. Here was Lee (the "real" Graylee) in Stacey's body and Gray (the "duplicate") in Charlene's. There were points where I favored one over the other even though they were technically the same person. As for the other characters, I found it easy to push Raj to the side. In the first book, he was my favorite. Now he's sort of lost his unique touch and become loyal boyfriend to Lee. Don't get me wrong, a loyal boyfriend is far from a bad thing, but I didn't feel as emotionally attached to his character this time.
Lee and Gray have their share of complications throughout the story too, especially when it comes to Raj and his conflicting feelings; yet when it comes down to it, they're willing to do whatever it takes to save each other. Like the first book, this story will leave you satisfied, but wanting more. Duplicity has easily earned a spot on my favorites list, right next to its sister, Entangled.
As the story begins, we're shown this new life of Graylee's. New body, no Charlene, hardly any complications as one may believe. She still has her powers, but unfortunately they start to go haywire like all the rest of the witches in town. With the help of an amulet from Raj's mother, they're able to control Graylee's involuntary disappearances until they get to the bottom of things. Just when things couldn't get any more confusing, a duplicate of Graylee shows up in Charlene's body.
It took me a while to grasp what was going on. Here was Lee (the "real" Graylee) in Stacey's body and Gray (the "duplicate") in Charlene's. There were points where I favored one over the other even though they were technically the same person. As for the other characters, I found it easy to push Raj to the side. In the first book, he was my favorite. Now he's sort of lost his unique touch and become loyal boyfriend to Lee. Don't get me wrong, a loyal boyfriend is far from a bad thing, but I didn't feel as emotionally attached to his character this time.
Lee and Gray have their share of complications throughout the story too, especially when it comes to Raj and his conflicting feelings; yet when it comes down to it, they're willing to do whatever it takes to save each other. Like the first book, this story will leave you satisfied, but wanting more. Duplicity has easily earned a spot on my favorites list, right next to its sister, Entangled.
July 7, 2012
I really enjoyed book #2 of the Spellbound series! It was another quick, fun, and light read. The premise was very interesting. We start off a few months after Entangled left off and get a brief overview of what life is like for Lee. Then, it's the one-year anniversary of her "death," suddenly there are two Graylee's.
The story progression was very intriguing. How would you react if your old "self" came back: looked like you, acted like you, had your memories, was 100% you up to a few months ago? It was facinating going back and forth on prospectives between Lee and Gray. I didn't know who to "root" for, since they both totally made sense from where they were coming from - yet, they were the same person. Weird, but very creative twist!
There was one part I was totally mad at Raj!!!! UGH. He got me so mad and totally loss all the brownie points I gave him in book#1. I found that I really liked Adrian...! I think he really had feelings for Gray.
Overall, a fun read! I can't wait to see how the series ends.
The story progression was very intriguing. How would you react if your old "self" came back: looked like you, acted like you, had your memories, was 100% you up to a few months ago? It was facinating going back and forth on prospectives between Lee and Gray. I didn't know who to "root" for, since they both totally made sense from where they were coming from - yet, they were the same person. Weird, but very creative twist!
There was one part I was totally mad at Raj!!!! UGH. He got me so mad and totally loss all the brownie points I gave him in book#1. I found that I really liked Adrian...! I think he really had feelings for Gray.
Overall, a fun read! I can't wait to see how the series ends.
January 9, 2014
Actual rating - 2.5
Duplicity was slightly worse than Entangled.
The whole "two Grey's" thing could be quite confusing. I know one was called Grey, and the other was called Lee, but i still had to read some parts twice to work out what was going on.
The characters in this was slightly less immature, but i still never found myself liking them that much.
Some parts of the story dragged, which made the book feel longer than what it was.
Overall, confusing, and slow.
Duplicity was slightly worse than Entangled.
The whole "two Grey's" thing could be quite confusing. I know one was called Grey, and the other was called Lee, but i still had to read some parts twice to work out what was going on.
The characters in this was slightly less immature, but i still never found myself liking them that much.
Some parts of the story dragged, which made the book feel longer than what it was.
Overall, confusing, and slow.
June 1, 2012
Duplicity was a fantastic sequel to Entangled! The characters once again were fantastic and the story continued to be fresh and original. I personally love to wear good luck charms, so I loved the magic/talisman aspect! I also loved that one of my favorite movies was mentioned and there were quite a few funny moments, especially a certain a Lady Gaga moment!
Just a warning- Duplicity is a book that you really have to follow closely or you could become a tad mixed up, in terms of the characters! So, get in your comfy chair and tune out everything around you.
I loved Duplicity and I was left wanting more! Enchantment (Spellbound #3) is coming soon, and I can't wait!!
Just a warning- Duplicity is a book that you really have to follow closely or you could become a tad mixed up, in terms of the characters! So, get in your comfy chair and tune out everything around you.
I loved Duplicity and I was left wanting more! Enchantment (Spellbound #3) is coming soon, and I can't wait!!
September 7, 2016
When Graylee Perez comes back as a duplicate of herself in the body of Charlene, things get a little weirder than they were. While everyone is trying to find out exactly whose who Adrian puts in an appearance that throws everyone off.
It was interesting. I liked the duplicate concept and questions of who really existed. I actually kind of liked lee less until the end of the book. I wanted her to take gray seriously and treat her like a person.
It was interesting. I liked the duplicate concept and questions of who really existed. I actually kind of liked lee less until the end of the book. I wanted her to take gray seriously and treat her like a person.
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December 2, 2014I'm so glad I found Jefford. She's among my favorite authors. Ever.
August 1, 2018
i enjoyed the first book in this series so much, I got this one as a treat for myself. I didn’t find it as good, though. There were a lot of times when it seemed like the characters just forgot what they were doing in the middle of something and wandered off to something else. The book leaves a bunch of loose ends untied, and i don’t exactly get the impression that it’s on purpose.
I did find the interactions between Gray and Lee intriguing. It never occurred to me that if a second one of me showed up, I’d be jealous, but the author’s right: i bet I would. Mad jealous. Both of me. I enjoyed the similarities and differences between their two perspectives as a result of Lee having lived through most of s year that Gray missed and Gray having Creepo’s blood.
Overall, i liked the book, and I’ll probably get the third one eventually, even though it sounds like nobody i like will even be in there. Well, i guess i like Gray, but mostly the original Gray from book 1.
I did find the interactions between Gray and Lee intriguing. It never occurred to me that if a second one of me showed up, I’d be jealous, but the author’s right: i bet I would. Mad jealous. Both of me. I enjoyed the similarities and differences between their two perspectives as a result of Lee having lived through most of s year that Gray missed and Gray having Creepo’s blood.
Overall, i liked the book, and I’ll probably get the third one eventually, even though it sounds like nobody i like will even be in there. Well, i guess i like Gray, but mostly the original Gray from book 1.
May 12, 2017
I feel I love with the first book in the Spellbound series, and now I am puzzled at how my love for the second book was multiplied by 2! Maybe it is a spell, wouldn't shock me since seeing double is key to this books. Lee (Graylee now on Stacey's body) and Raj have been through a lot. Now closing in on the anniversary of Graylee's death, things are about to get even more interesting. What Adrian did in the spell becomes clear as he waltzes back in town. What would it be like to meet a copy of yourself, not just a copy, but you 8 months prior? Here we get to see how someone really can change. This book has so much to do with finding out what really make you, YOU. I can't even express how much I love this series. Every page is filled with fun, emotionally or witty dialogue, we get to see boyfriend Raj and my bad boy Adrian. (Which shows as a note, anytime you need a name for a hot, sexy, torn, bad boy for a YA book/movie the name Adrian does the trick). I can keep going all day about how fast this has become one of my favorite series...BUT I want to start the last book in the Trilogy.
Fun Fact/Side NOTE: Since I live in Kent, WA I have been looking for the parts in the book that really get the feel of the city. In the first book there are really no real signs of the place I was born and raised...until this book! When you get to Adrian's Magic shop and Gray there on Valentine's Day-she mentions the forlorn feeling of downtown Kent, of so many vacant or for sale signs, which is really the feel of that area. So that in itself just made me happy.
Fun Fact/Side NOTE: Since I live in Kent, WA I have been looking for the parts in the book that really get the feel of the city. In the first book there are really no real signs of the place I was born and raised...until this book! When you get to Adrian's Magic shop and Gray there on Valentine's Day-she mentions the forlorn feeling of downtown Kent, of so many vacant or for sale signs, which is really the feel of that area. So that in itself just made me happy.
June 15, 2020
Book two happened to be very disappointing and ultimately lead me to the decision to not continue on with the series. Again, the author did a great job of coming up with a unique premise.
The spell that Adrian Montez performed at the end of Book 1 created a duplicate Graylee. At this point, the other Graylee has become accustomed to life as Stacy Moorehouse and has renamed herself “Lee”.
Imagine having a duplicate version of yourself in your twin’s body. There should be so many ethical dilemmas and high angst or drama, but it never seemed to go beyond, “She’s annoying,” and the mother as always not seeming to have any type of emotional reaction. You would think she’d at least worry about Charlene or wonder if one of them is not the real Graylee.
There were also issues involving a boy’s behavior towards one of the female characters. I didn’t like the whole did he/didn’t he do something sexually inappropriate as I don’t think it was handled well.
Towards the end, the characters finally seemed to realize the complexities behind the situation and addressed it for the first time. By then I lost interest. The book blurb for book 3 confirmed the several clues dropped along the way in this series. I decided to imagine the ending in my head as it probably would make more sense that way.
For my teacher friends out there, this isn’t a series I recommend adding to your classroom library. With all the issues, I feel there are better books out there that touch similar subjects.
The spell that Adrian Montez performed at the end of Book 1 created a duplicate Graylee. At this point, the other Graylee has become accustomed to life as Stacy Moorehouse and has renamed herself “Lee”.
Imagine having a duplicate version of yourself in your twin’s body. There should be so many ethical dilemmas and high angst or drama, but it never seemed to go beyond, “She’s annoying,” and the mother as always not seeming to have any type of emotional reaction. You would think she’d at least worry about Charlene or wonder if one of them is not the real Graylee.
There were also issues involving a boy’s behavior towards one of the female characters. I didn’t like the whole did he/didn’t he do something sexually inappropriate as I don’t think it was handled well.
Towards the end, the characters finally seemed to realize the complexities behind the situation and addressed it for the first time. By then I lost interest. The book blurb for book 3 confirmed the several clues dropped along the way in this series. I decided to imagine the ending in my head as it probably would make more sense that way.
For my teacher friends out there, this isn’t a series I recommend adding to your classroom library. With all the issues, I feel there are better books out there that touch similar subjects.
December 9, 2018
I had mix feelings about it. In A good way! Is just it was hard to read two Grays. Gray one goes by Lee now and has been happily ever after in a new body thanks to Raj and Adrian at the conclusion of book one. And then one year anniversary of her death another Gray shows up. It was so hard to process it. My feelings were torn between the two because what makes one gray more than the other? Who has more right? I mean Both were split into two. Same souls. I felt more sad for Gray two because how she seemed out of place and awkward. Eve More spells and tricks and one scary encounter with none other than the Reaper! He wants to fix the mistake. Kill Gray two. But she won’t go down with out a fight ! Loved it. Nikki kept me guessing ! Twist and turns for sure! She always sneaks something up her sleeve and hits you right in the eye with it.
November 27, 2018
This was ah-mazing!! Even better than the first!! I started to worry half way through this when I really started to dislike Lee. But... she totally redeemed herself! Gray was my favorite character from book one. I'm dying to know just where exactly Charlene is and what she's been doing. I'm quite content to continue to hate her, but I am curious. This plot was fresh and intriguing and made me annoyed when I felt upset by what was happening. Am I the only one who likes Adrian? Because I totally do!! I so want to hear his POV!!! I'm thrilled that I began this series once it was completed. Ms. Jefford is one of my favorite authors. Her pacing and descriptive words latch onto you and drag you into her worlds. Having a bad day? Let her words carry you away!!!
September 18, 2018
There wasn’t nearly enough Raj in this one for me but I did enjoy getting a few glimpses of Adrian. I’m excited to learn more about him in the next book!
Favorite Quote:
"Ryan had told her to go to the light. Well, when she found him, she’d make him see lights all right."
Favorite Quote:
"Ryan had told her to go to the light. Well, when she found him, she’d make him see lights all right."
January 30, 2019
Enjoyable
I now remember not to let more than a month or two pad before reading a series book. That being said, the story was good, not as good as the first book, but still good and enjoyable. Can't wait to see where book 3 goes!
I now remember not to let more than a month or two pad before reading a series book. That being said, the story was good, not as good as the first book, but still good and enjoyable. Can't wait to see where book 3 goes!
April 7, 2022
Had to find out what happened next. Never ever imagined the plot twist there. It's actually such an ethical dilemma. I'm wondering what will be the next step for Gray having been completely ousted from her own life.
May 11, 2022
Very Good
I love the concept of this series. I like Lee and Gray, and I find myself not knowing who to root for. Lol I want them both to end up with Raj. Lol You need to read this series. I can't wait to read the next one, so I'm off to read it!
I love the concept of this series. I like Lee and Gray, and I find myself not knowing who to root for. Lol I want them both to end up with Raj. Lol You need to read this series. I can't wait to read the next one, so I'm off to read it!
February 21, 2018
my love for the book is strong .
April 13, 2018
Interesting viewpoint
I liked the book. The viewpoint was interesting because of the duplicity of one person. I would recommend reading. Going to have to read the next book.
I liked the book. The viewpoint was interesting because of the duplicity of one person. I would recommend reading. Going to have to read the next book.
Want to read
July 29, 2020I think it is inexcusable to not be aloud to purchase thi book on Amazon. I’m totally disgusted!
March 24, 2017
Took a bit to get into since previous book was read quite a while ago.
March 26, 2013
After dying, living in her sisters body, and then taking 8 months to get used to an entirely new body, Lee Perez is finally starting to relax into her semi normal, magically filled life. That is until Gray shows up. Now Lee, Raj and their families have to figure out if living with two Graylee's is possible. Their problems continue when the whole covens' powers start to go haywire and the gang is put in hot water when it comes out that Adrian Montez may be connected to all of the trouble.
Nikki Jefford has a knack for pulling at my heart strings. It seemed as though every time I decided on whether I was going to root for Gray or Lee, she wrote something to make me change my mind. I do feel however that that was Jefford's point. Perhaps the goal isn't to pick a side. It really did amaze me that the two Graylee's were so different. They weren't mimicking each other's phrases or being all cutesy look alike. No, they were fighting with each other... themselves? Oh whatever. Again, Jefford uses her characters and their situations to point out a seemingly obvious fact that I hadn't thought of in that way before. Think about it, if you were to find a copy of yourself, would you be thrilled, like "yay lets have a tea party"? NO. You would be threatened. In this case; Graylee is her own worst enemy.
And oh, poor Raj. Could you possibly imagine how hard his life must have been? It's kind of like when a woman asks her significant other which dress he likes better. He likes them both DUH, because they are both hers! The situation with Gray and Lee is similar. Does he like the old pre- dating Graylee or the new, had some experience with, Graylee? How can he possibly decide? He's only a teenager. Give the guy a break. Sheesh.
Adrian Montez was my absolute favorite thing about Duplicity. He has so many different sides and emotions that his presence kept this book spinning. He's not innately good or bad and that makes him an extremely realistic and dangerous character. He a young warlock trying to act too big for himself and I can't help but think that his crazy schemes and hunger for power are an outward expression of his own inner turmoil.
I found it perplexing and (in my rebel heart) awesome that there was so much school skipping in Duplicity. They're teen witches and warlocks so of course school skipping is a menial thing.
Now, in terms of things I didn't like. I really disliked that Graylee's mom wasn't too worried about Charlene. I realize that Charlene is an entirely unlikable character with, you know, being a crazy skank and all but, after the motherly concern we saw in book one, it was just hard to believe that there wasn't any for from her, in regard to Charlene, in Duplicity.
Again, Jefford has me keening for the next book. She really put some characters through the gauntlet in this one and I'm so very excited to see that book three holds even more of my favorite character, Adrian. I hope Enchantment is everything I want it to be.
Nikki Jefford has a knack for pulling at my heart strings. It seemed as though every time I decided on whether I was going to root for Gray or Lee, she wrote something to make me change my mind. I do feel however that that was Jefford's point. Perhaps the goal isn't to pick a side. It really did amaze me that the two Graylee's were so different. They weren't mimicking each other's phrases or being all cutesy look alike. No, they were fighting with each other... themselves? Oh whatever. Again, Jefford uses her characters and their situations to point out a seemingly obvious fact that I hadn't thought of in that way before. Think about it, if you were to find a copy of yourself, would you be thrilled, like "yay lets have a tea party"? NO. You would be threatened. In this case; Graylee is her own worst enemy.
And oh, poor Raj. Could you possibly imagine how hard his life must have been? It's kind of like when a woman asks her significant other which dress he likes better. He likes them both DUH, because they are both hers! The situation with Gray and Lee is similar. Does he like the old pre- dating Graylee or the new, had some experience with, Graylee? How can he possibly decide? He's only a teenager. Give the guy a break. Sheesh.
Adrian Montez was my absolute favorite thing about Duplicity. He has so many different sides and emotions that his presence kept this book spinning. He's not innately good or bad and that makes him an extremely realistic and dangerous character. He a young warlock trying to act too big for himself and I can't help but think that his crazy schemes and hunger for power are an outward expression of his own inner turmoil.
I found it perplexing and (in my rebel heart) awesome that there was so much school skipping in Duplicity. They're teen witches and warlocks so of course school skipping is a menial thing.
Now, in terms of things I didn't like. I really disliked that Graylee's mom wasn't too worried about Charlene. I realize that Charlene is an entirely unlikable character with, you know, being a crazy skank and all but, after the motherly concern we saw in book one, it was just hard to believe that there wasn't any for from her, in regard to Charlene, in Duplicity.
Again, Jefford has me keening for the next book. She really put some characters through the gauntlet in this one and I'm so very excited to see that book three holds even more of my favorite character, Adrian. I hope Enchantment is everything I want it to be.
February 26, 2017
I only read this book because I read the synapse about the third book and knew I needed to read this book to understand what was going on. I thought this book was pointless. I really didn't like either Gray in this book. Lee was really selfish and acted like a blubbering bimbo with too many hormones. The other Gray was really immature and I did not like the way she treated Adrian. Adrian was the most interesting character in this series. He is the only reason why I continued it.
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