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The Wondrous and the Wicked
For fans of Lauren Kate's Fallen series comes the exciting conclusion to the trilogy that includes The Beautiful and the Cursed and The Lovely and the Lost. The Waverly sisters must save themselves before all is lost.
Since the Waverlys arrived in Paris, the streets have grown more fearsome by the day. As Ingrid learns to master her lectrux gift, she must watch Axia's power grow strong enough to extend beyond her Underneath hive. By all indications, the fallen angel's Harvest is near-and the timing couldn't be worse.
Targeted by vengeful gargoyles, Gabby has been exiled to London for her own protection. Meanwhile, the gargoyle castes are in disarray, divided between those who want Luc to lead them and those who resent him and his fondness for humans. The Alliance is crumbling from the inside as well, its members turning against one another, and possibly against the Waverlys, too.
Axia has promised that the world will burn. And now, unable to trust the Alliance, separated from Luc, Gabby, and her twin, Grayson, Ingrid is left to face the demon uprising alone.
Since the Waverlys arrived in Paris, the streets have grown more fearsome by the day. As Ingrid learns to master her lectrux gift, she must watch Axia's power grow strong enough to extend beyond her Underneath hive. By all indications, the fallen angel's Harvest is near-and the timing couldn't be worse.
Targeted by vengeful gargoyles, Gabby has been exiled to London for her own protection. Meanwhile, the gargoyle castes are in disarray, divided between those who want Luc to lead them and those who resent him and his fondness for humans. The Alliance is crumbling from the inside as well, its members turning against one another, and possibly against the Waverlys, too.
Axia has promised that the world will burn. And now, unable to trust the Alliance, separated from Luc, Gabby, and her twin, Grayson, Ingrid is left to face the demon uprising alone.
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First published April 14, 2015
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Page Morgan
12 books438 followersPage is the author of THE BEAUTIFUL AND THE CURSED, THE LOVELY AND THE LOST, and THE WONDROUS AND THE WICKED, young adult gothic thrillers critically acclaimed by Booklist, Publisher’s Weekly, Kirkus, School Library Journal, VOYA, and The Bulletin. Page’s novels have been an IndieNext selection, a Seventeen Magazine Summer Book Club Read, and a #1 Amazon bestseller. Her next book, THE LAST HUNTSMAN, is a reimagining of the Huntsman and Magic Mirror from the tale of Snow White.
She lives in New Hampshire with her husband and their three daughters, an English Pointer, an arrogant cat, two boring bearded dragons, a one-eared bunny, a bunch of chickens, and during the summer and fall, their neighbor’s two sweet horses.
Page also writes adult historical romance under the name Angie Morgan. Find out more at www.AngieMorganBooks.com
She lives in New Hampshire with her husband and their three daughters, an English Pointer, an arrogant cat, two boring bearded dragons, a one-eared bunny, a bunch of chickens, and during the summer and fall, their neighbor’s two sweet horses.
Page also writes adult historical romance under the name Angie Morgan. Find out more at www.AngieMorganBooks.com
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April 3, 2015
***Review posted on The Eater of Books! blog***
The Wondrous and the Wicked by Page Morgan
Book Three of the Dispossessed series
Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Publication Date: April 14, 2015
Rating: 4 stars
Source: Review copy sent by the publisher
***SPOILER FREE REVIEW (perhaps spoilers for books 1 and 2, but not this book)***
Summary (from Goodreads):
For fans of Lauren Kate's Fallen series comes the exciting conclusion to the trilogy that includes The Beautiful and the Cursed and The Lovely and the Lost. The Waverly sisters must save themselves before all is lost.
Since the Waverlys arrived in Paris, the streets have grown more fearsome by the day. As Ingrid learns to master her lectrux gift, she must watch Axia's power grow strong enough to extend beyond her Underneath hive. By all indications, the fallen angel's Harvest is near-and the timing couldn't be worse.
Targeted by vengeful gargoyles, Gabby has been exiled to London for her own protection. Meanwhile, the gargoyle castes are in disarray, divided between those who want Luc to lead them and those who resent him and his fondness for humans. The Alliance is crumbling from the inside as well, its members turning against one another, and possibly against the Waverlys, too.
Axia has promised that the world will burn. And now, unable to trust the Alliance, separated from Luc, Gabby, and her twin, Grayson, Ingrid is left to face the demon uprising alone.
What I Liked:
Finally. FINALLY, I have this book in my heads. I feel like the wait for this book has been especially slow and painful. I binge-read The Beautiful and the Cursed and The Lovely and the Lost in April 2014, one right after the other. So it's been about a year, which isn't really that bad of a wait, but I needed this book so much. By the way - I don't agree with the comparison in the synopsis (Fallen series by Lauren Kate). This series is nothing like the Fallen series! It's much better, for starters. Anyway.
In this final novel, Ingrid, Gabby, Grayson, Luc, Marco, Vander, Nolan, must make their stand against Axis and her Duster minions. Each one of them have a significant role to play, and if they want to defeat Axis once and for all. Gabby has been banished to London, for her own good, while Ingrid and the others remain in Paris. The Dispossessed are divided between two gargoyles, one of which will claim the position of elder. The Alliance is divided, with traitors and betrayal filling the ranks. The demons have multiplied, Axia's power and hold have increased - the Waverlys are left to their own devices, to stop Axia from destroying the world.
One thing I have to mention - I didn't quite remember a lot of specifics (and even general information) from the first two novels. NOT A PROBLEM. Page Morgan does an excellent job of catching up readers as the story of this book goes - without info-dumping readers. You won't feel lost, and you won't feel like you need to reread everything. Though it wouldn't hurt.
This series is definitely one of my favorite series. Gothic historical fiction with a healthy dose of paranormal elements and beautiful romance... definitely my type of read. I absolutely love how well Morgan creates this world in historic Paris, how well she builds her world in this historic time period, but does not let the time period restrict her story. I didn't find anachronisms in this historical fiction series, though I didn't go hunting for them, probably because the paranormal aspect of this series was in balance with the historical side. As always, the world-building was concrete and well-written. I love this Gothic vision of Paris that Morgan has constructed.
The characters. There are so many of them, and yet, it is a joy to read about all of them. This book is written in third person omniscient, so we never get any one person's first-person perspective. The points-of-view don't necessarily alternate, but scenes are told from Ingrid, Gabby, Grayson, or Luc's perspective (third person). I LOVED this. Like in The Beautiful and the Cursed and The Lovely and the Lost, this use of third person with several perspectives really works. I usually don't like so many narrators, but I couldn't see this story without them.
Ingrid and Gabby continue to prove themselves, to prove how strong and resilient they are, in their own ways. I feel like Ingrid has grown even more bold throughout this book, putting herself in situations deliberately, trying to find answers for herself, instead of letting someone else do it for her. I love this growth in character. Gabby also continues to develop - her backbone and spirit really shows in this book. She doesn't like to be pushed around, and it's definitely an important quality to have, especially in this book. Gabby wears this trait well, and I was glad to see her become more of a matured young lady, versus the immature little sister.
Grayson is a character that I came to like a lot more in this book. I can't remember how I felt about him in previous books, but I really liked him in this book. Same with Marco - he was probably one of my favorite characters. He's so fierce and cold, but he's also gruff and loyal and intelligent. I haven't read his novella, but I think I will. Chelle also makes an appearance in this book - she's the hunter that Grayson falls in love with. Vander, Nolan, Nory, and other male characters are very important to this book as well - though I don't have much to say about them.
My favorite character is still Luc. I loved having the opportunity to read scenes from his point-of-view (remember, in third person). He has lost so much, struggled so much, fought with himself so much... I felt like after every scene I read, I liked him even more. He has a lot of page time in this book, so fret not!
I haven't said much about the story on purpose. I don't want to risk spoiling anything. The grand climax of this series centers around defeating Axia - if the Waverlys, the Dispossessed, the Alliance, etc. can work together and figure out how to do just that. The Dispossessed have their own conflicts - a new elder must be elected, and several bloodthirsty gargoyles have stepped up and have begun amassing castes of gargoyles. The Alliance is not as stable as it used to be - Alliance members begin to choose their own allegiance. And the Waverlys - well, they are fighting for each other, as well as their loved ones, and Paris.
The romance worried me a lot, especially in The Lovely and the Lost. Nevertheless, the romance is something that is resolved in this book (among many other things), and I think readers will be pleased with the direction that Morgan took. I was, and I'm very picky about romance.
The ending was wonderful! Very explosive, but things wrap up organically. There is one part of the end, at the very last pages, that totally shocked me. In a good way! I didn't expect that at all, and I love Morgan for doing that thing in particular. Everything comes together - Ingrid's abilities, the rest of the Dusters, the Harvest... Overall, I am so in love with this series. I don't think I have a favorite of the three - I love all of them! I gave all three of them four stars - and they are hard-earned four-star-ratings!
What I Did Not Like:
This one started off very slowly. I think it took me about one hundred pages for me to really get sucked into the story and forget about how many pages I'd read and how many I had left. The beginning of the book didn't seem as interesting or life-threatening or anything, but perhaps it was setting the scene for greater action later in the book.
There are four characters whose perspectives are given, to tell this story. I liked Luc's the most, then Ingrid's, then Gabby's, then Grayson's. Gabby is in London, removed from all the action. Her scenes, especially in the beginning of the book, were boring. Grayson's story didn't hold my interest very much either. But the story would not be the same without Gabby or Grayon's perspectives.
Would I Recommend It:
Yes. Yes yes yes. If you've only read The Beautiful and the Cursed, keeping reading the series and don't stop until you've finished this book. If you've read book one and The Lovely and the Lost, then you better read this one! This book doesn't disappoint at all, and the ending is a fair one that readers will look upon fondly. Seriously, this series is one of my favorites of all time. Don't miss it!
Rating:
4 stars. Gorgeous covers, wonderful writing, lush setting, beautiful story, heartwarming romance... there are so many amazing parts and pieces to this series, and an excellent conclusion is a jewel in the crown! I'm so glad I decided to read this series, on a whim. I'll definitely be looking out for more of Page Morgan's books in the future!
The Wondrous and the Wicked by Page Morgan
Book Three of the Dispossessed series
Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Publication Date: April 14, 2015
Rating: 4 stars
Source: Review copy sent by the publisher
***SPOILER FREE REVIEW (perhaps spoilers for books 1 and 2, but not this book)***
Summary (from Goodreads):
For fans of Lauren Kate's Fallen series comes the exciting conclusion to the trilogy that includes The Beautiful and the Cursed and The Lovely and the Lost. The Waverly sisters must save themselves before all is lost.
Since the Waverlys arrived in Paris, the streets have grown more fearsome by the day. As Ingrid learns to master her lectrux gift, she must watch Axia's power grow strong enough to extend beyond her Underneath hive. By all indications, the fallen angel's Harvest is near-and the timing couldn't be worse.
Targeted by vengeful gargoyles, Gabby has been exiled to London for her own protection. Meanwhile, the gargoyle castes are in disarray, divided between those who want Luc to lead them and those who resent him and his fondness for humans. The Alliance is crumbling from the inside as well, its members turning against one another, and possibly against the Waverlys, too.
Axia has promised that the world will burn. And now, unable to trust the Alliance, separated from Luc, Gabby, and her twin, Grayson, Ingrid is left to face the demon uprising alone.
What I Liked:
Finally. FINALLY, I have this book in my heads. I feel like the wait for this book has been especially slow and painful. I binge-read The Beautiful and the Cursed and The Lovely and the Lost in April 2014, one right after the other. So it's been about a year, which isn't really that bad of a wait, but I needed this book so much. By the way - I don't agree with the comparison in the synopsis (Fallen series by Lauren Kate). This series is nothing like the Fallen series! It's much better, for starters. Anyway.
In this final novel, Ingrid, Gabby, Grayson, Luc, Marco, Vander, Nolan, must make their stand against Axis and her Duster minions. Each one of them have a significant role to play, and if they want to defeat Axis once and for all. Gabby has been banished to London, for her own good, while Ingrid and the others remain in Paris. The Dispossessed are divided between two gargoyles, one of which will claim the position of elder. The Alliance is divided, with traitors and betrayal filling the ranks. The demons have multiplied, Axia's power and hold have increased - the Waverlys are left to their own devices, to stop Axia from destroying the world.
One thing I have to mention - I didn't quite remember a lot of specifics (and even general information) from the first two novels. NOT A PROBLEM. Page Morgan does an excellent job of catching up readers as the story of this book goes - without info-dumping readers. You won't feel lost, and you won't feel like you need to reread everything. Though it wouldn't hurt.
This series is definitely one of my favorite series. Gothic historical fiction with a healthy dose of paranormal elements and beautiful romance... definitely my type of read. I absolutely love how well Morgan creates this world in historic Paris, how well she builds her world in this historic time period, but does not let the time period restrict her story. I didn't find anachronisms in this historical fiction series, though I didn't go hunting for them, probably because the paranormal aspect of this series was in balance with the historical side. As always, the world-building was concrete and well-written. I love this Gothic vision of Paris that Morgan has constructed.
The characters. There are so many of them, and yet, it is a joy to read about all of them. This book is written in third person omniscient, so we never get any one person's first-person perspective. The points-of-view don't necessarily alternate, but scenes are told from Ingrid, Gabby, Grayson, or Luc's perspective (third person). I LOVED this. Like in The Beautiful and the Cursed and The Lovely and the Lost, this use of third person with several perspectives really works. I usually don't like so many narrators, but I couldn't see this story without them.
Ingrid and Gabby continue to prove themselves, to prove how strong and resilient they are, in their own ways. I feel like Ingrid has grown even more bold throughout this book, putting herself in situations deliberately, trying to find answers for herself, instead of letting someone else do it for her. I love this growth in character. Gabby also continues to develop - her backbone and spirit really shows in this book. She doesn't like to be pushed around, and it's definitely an important quality to have, especially in this book. Gabby wears this trait well, and I was glad to see her become more of a matured young lady, versus the immature little sister.
Grayson is a character that I came to like a lot more in this book. I can't remember how I felt about him in previous books, but I really liked him in this book. Same with Marco - he was probably one of my favorite characters. He's so fierce and cold, but he's also gruff and loyal and intelligent. I haven't read his novella, but I think I will. Chelle also makes an appearance in this book - she's the hunter that Grayson falls in love with. Vander, Nolan, Nory, and other male characters are very important to this book as well - though I don't have much to say about them.
My favorite character is still Luc. I loved having the opportunity to read scenes from his point-of-view (remember, in third person). He has lost so much, struggled so much, fought with himself so much... I felt like after every scene I read, I liked him even more. He has a lot of page time in this book, so fret not!
I haven't said much about the story on purpose. I don't want to risk spoiling anything. The grand climax of this series centers around defeating Axia - if the Waverlys, the Dispossessed, the Alliance, etc. can work together and figure out how to do just that. The Dispossessed have their own conflicts - a new elder must be elected, and several bloodthirsty gargoyles have stepped up and have begun amassing castes of gargoyles. The Alliance is not as stable as it used to be - Alliance members begin to choose their own allegiance. And the Waverlys - well, they are fighting for each other, as well as their loved ones, and Paris.
The romance worried me a lot, especially in The Lovely and the Lost. Nevertheless, the romance is something that is resolved in this book (among many other things), and I think readers will be pleased with the direction that Morgan took. I was, and I'm very picky about romance.
The ending was wonderful! Very explosive, but things wrap up organically. There is one part of the end, at the very last pages, that totally shocked me. In a good way! I didn't expect that at all, and I love Morgan for doing that thing in particular. Everything comes together - Ingrid's abilities, the rest of the Dusters, the Harvest... Overall, I am so in love with this series. I don't think I have a favorite of the three - I love all of them! I gave all three of them four stars - and they are hard-earned four-star-ratings!
What I Did Not Like:
This one started off very slowly. I think it took me about one hundred pages for me to really get sucked into the story and forget about how many pages I'd read and how many I had left. The beginning of the book didn't seem as interesting or life-threatening or anything, but perhaps it was setting the scene for greater action later in the book.
There are four characters whose perspectives are given, to tell this story. I liked Luc's the most, then Ingrid's, then Gabby's, then Grayson's. Gabby is in London, removed from all the action. Her scenes, especially in the beginning of the book, were boring. Grayson's story didn't hold my interest very much either. But the story would not be the same without Gabby or Grayon's perspectives.
Would I Recommend It:
Yes. Yes yes yes. If you've only read The Beautiful and the Cursed, keeping reading the series and don't stop until you've finished this book. If you've read book one and The Lovely and the Lost, then you better read this one! This book doesn't disappoint at all, and the ending is a fair one that readers will look upon fondly. Seriously, this series is one of my favorites of all time. Don't miss it!
Rating:
4 stars. Gorgeous covers, wonderful writing, lush setting, beautiful story, heartwarming romance... there are so many amazing parts and pieces to this series, and an excellent conclusion is a jewel in the crown! I'm so glad I decided to read this series, on a whim. I'll definitely be looking out for more of Page Morgan's books in the future!
August 10, 2015
What an ending to remember!! WOW, I couldn't of asked for a better ending, though I REALLY wish it would of touched a little bit more on the after world, and how things are now that everything is all said and done. But nevertheless, this was another EPIC hit from Page Morgan. I'm starting to think this woman can write no wrong!!
BUT I JUST WANT ONE MORE BOOK!!! JUST ONE MORE PAGE MORGAN, PLEASE????????????????
BECAUSE...
SO...
SO, FOR NOW, THIS IS JUST A TEMPORARY...
~~~~~~~EDITED~~~~~~~
4.5 STARS
A spellbinding, nail-biting, heart-pounding, adventure, through the sparkling world of Paris, where darkness dwells, and monster lie with a vengeance, waiting to destroy all who threaten their position to rise above the underneath and conquer and rule all of Paris. THE WONDROUS AND THE WICKED was wickedly wonderful...
THE WONDROUS AND THE WICKED was just the ending my heart needed. I fell hard for this series and characters. I couldn't help but binge read it after reading the first book and loving it to death. I loved the Paris setting, the strong paranormal aspects, the fierce character development, the struggles and hardships they all endured, the betrayals and loyalties that were formed and tested, you can pretty much say I loved it ALL!!! I can't think of one thing I did not like about this book! Well, I'm lying, there was one little issue that bothered me, but I'll talk about that later. But it really was a small thing compared to how much I loved this book.
The world setting was again thrilling and adventurous as the first two times around. But this time it was even more suspenseful and heart-pounding because I knew it was all coming to an end, and that s*** was about to hit the fan. And hit the fan it did. Though even with all the action and adventure it still had a slower pace then I would of liked. But it didn't matter because I didn't find a single moment where I was bored or wanted to skip over any parts. I enjoyed everything that happened, and am so sad to see it all come to an end.
Only issue I did have with THE WONDROUS AND THE WICKED was the closure of the novel. It was kinda left open to imagination of what the future holds for them all. And really I didn't like that. I wanted at least an epilogue or a descriptive glimpse of what their world is like after all is said and done. I mean Morgan did wrap the main plot up nicely, but since this was the last book, I would of like a look at this world and the characters maybe a year or even 5 years later. But we didn't get it, and I'm just whinnying because I really want more from this world. But if you read this series and loved it as much as I did, you wouldn't blame me one bit. I just want MOREEEEEEE!!!! ;)
THE PLOT
~ INGRID ~
Since arriving in Paris with her family, Ingrid's world has been ripped out from under her and changed drastically. Her life went from gossiping ballroom parities, to yielding electricity pulsing at her finger tips. A big change from what she's use too. But now that's the least of her worries.
Having been awoken to the reality of the underneath and the darkness flooding the streets of Paris, and the angel/demon blood pulsing through her veins, Ingrid has quickly learned that everyday is a battle to survive. And now separated from the people she loves, Ingrid is more alone and unprepared for the harvest that Axia, the angel/demon leader is preparing for. And it just so happens that Axia needs her blood to spark the war threatening to engulf all of Pairs. But Ingrid is not going down without a fight...
Besides that, Ingrid is struggling with being separated from the people she loves, but most of all, the boy she grown to love. But he's not even all boy, he's a gargoyle--her gargoyle, and she loves him with every beat of her heart, and every fiber of her soul. But if it was ever revealed just how much she really cares for him, the demon war could be the least of their problems. Because the gargoyles would tear them both to shreds and end their lives before they even blinked. But Ingrid can't find it in her heart to care enough to stop her heart from yearning for him...
~ LUC ~
In all his years of living, gargoyle and human, Luc has never been as torn as he his now. Forced to abandon his home and human charges, Luc is now alone and separated from the only thing that's brought light back into his life. The one thing that truly makes him feel alive again, Ingrid...
Luc knows what it feels to love again, and he's not about to let that go just yet. But with the gargoyles breathing down his neck, some allying themselves with him, pushing him to become elder. While others reject him as their leader, waiting for the opportunity to rip him to shreds. Luc knows it's dangerous territory with Ingrid, and if their relationship was ever revealed, not only would his life would be jeopardy, but Ingrid's too. And that is something Luc cannot, and will not let happen. No matter the sacrifice he will stop at nothing to save the one he loves, and in the process he just may save himself, and the rest of the gargoyles too....
~ GABBY ~
After the incident that sent her running from Paris, the place she now calls home, Gabby is trying to regain some semblance of dignity with the arrogant, and truly snobby nobility in London. A life she once flourished and prospered in, is now a prison weighing her down, and stripping her of her true identity. And the scar running down her face only drawls whispers, stares, and unwanted pity. She's tired of it. So when Gabby gets wind of something big happening in Pairs, she knows it's time to act, time to find a way to defeat Axia once and for all. And with an unlikely new ally, Gabby thinks she may just of found the ultimate weapon they need.
~ GRAYSON ~
After being disowned by his father, Grayson was forced to spill his secrets in front of everyone. Horrified at himself and what he's become, Grayson fled with the intention of distancing himself from his family and the ones he loves, in order to keep them safe from himself. But when Vander Berckk tracks him down and offers him a semblance of hope that he may have a chance at shielding the monster within himself, Grayson can't help but to grab at the opportunity with eagerness. But all the help in the world couldn't prepare Grayson for the darkness and destruction that's about to invade all of Paris...
THE DISPOSSESSED Trilogy has quickly become one of my all time favorite series ever. And too think I almost passed this series up makes me second guess all the other books I passed up. Which I know now would of been a HUGE mistake. What I really liked about this book was that Morgan did a brilliant job at creating one solid world, but with multiple POV's all entangled around each other, yet, have their own plot and own story within the big story. If that makes any sense...lol?!?! And I usually don't like books like this, but Morgan did a superb job at creating a distinct voice for each character and building a separate plot for each one, but intertwining them with the bigger plot!! I LOVED IT!!!
Overall, THE WONDROUS AND THE WICKED was a kick ass conclusion with a thrilling ending that stole my breath away and has me still wanting more from this world. This trilogy ended great even though I thought it could of wrapped up a little nicer, but either way it wasn't enough to defer the love I have for this book and the complete trilogy. I'm definitely eager to see what Morgan comes up with next, because if it's anything like this trilogy, then it'll be truly EPIC!!!!
May 18, 2015
An ARC of this title was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. My thoughts are my own.
This review can also be found at The Starry-Eyed Revue.
Guys, if you haven't started this series yet, you are missing out on one of the most unique shifter stories out there. Forget that comparison to Lauren Kate in the synopsis up there. I liked those books when I didn't know what else was out there, but now I know better. Now I know that there are books like this out there. Books full of heart, great characters and twists that leave me begging for more.
From start to finish, the novels of The Dispossessed series have been on point. I'm not the biggest fan of stories told in third person, especially when there are so many perspectives, but it really works for this series. The large cast of characters makes it nearly impossible not to give the major players a voice. Having insight into so many characters' thoughts and feelings was not only necessary to the plot, but it made me fall for the characters even harder, something I usually only find with first person point-of-view.
The characters have suffered immensely over the course of this series, and that's not about to stop now. There's a lot more hurt to go around, but there's also still hope for them: that they'll overcome ex-angel Axia, that they'll manage their special gifts, that they'll move past the losses they've already endured. There was so much to wrap up in this final installment, but the author resolved it all…if not in a realistic way, at least in a way that made sense to the story at large.
That includes all of those romantic entanglements. I'll be honest, I truly liked both of Ingrid's love interests, and I understood the pull she felt to each. But there was definitely one that I favored over another. I was pretty anxious about how all of that was going to be resolved, but I should have trusted that Ingrid would be her frank, honest self and make things right…and that she'd pick the right guy. *wink* I was also happy to see that the other Waverly siblings got their shot at love, too, even in the midst of the turmoil they were facing. Those two romances weren't quite as intense as what Ingrid was faced with, but they burned no less brighter, and I reveled in their inclusion in this series.
Some might find the ending a bit too easy but not this girl. Not after everything these characters have been through. Things that might normally bother me in a story were easy to rationalize away when it comes to the Waverlys, the Alliance, and my favorite gargoyle. I honestly don't think I could have asked for a better end for these characters. Well…I might have changed one or two things, but then the overall impact of the novel's end would have been lessened and it wouldn't have been the same.
I really wish this series got the attention it deserves. I mean, it's a pretty high-octane story featuring shape-shifting gargoyle protectors in a gothic Paris overrun with demons and an English family that finds themselves right in the thick of things. What more could you want? And the fact that it's solid from beginning to end doesn't hurt either. I am seriously over the moon with how this final book finished out the series: equal parts daring, romantic, and flat-out thrilling. I can't wait to see what Page Morgan writes next!
GIF it to me straight:
A triumph of gargoyle proportions!
This review can also be found at The Starry-Eyed Revue.
Guys, if you haven't started this series yet, you are missing out on one of the most unique shifter stories out there. Forget that comparison to Lauren Kate in the synopsis up there. I liked those books when I didn't know what else was out there, but now I know better. Now I know that there are books like this out there. Books full of heart, great characters and twists that leave me begging for more.
From start to finish, the novels of The Dispossessed series have been on point. I'm not the biggest fan of stories told in third person, especially when there are so many perspectives, but it really works for this series. The large cast of characters makes it nearly impossible not to give the major players a voice. Having insight into so many characters' thoughts and feelings was not only necessary to the plot, but it made me fall for the characters even harder, something I usually only find with first person point-of-view.
The characters have suffered immensely over the course of this series, and that's not about to stop now. There's a lot more hurt to go around, but there's also still hope for them: that they'll overcome ex-angel Axia, that they'll manage their special gifts, that they'll move past the losses they've already endured. There was so much to wrap up in this final installment, but the author resolved it all…if not in a realistic way, at least in a way that made sense to the story at large.
That includes all of those romantic entanglements. I'll be honest, I truly liked both of Ingrid's love interests, and I understood the pull she felt to each. But there was definitely one that I favored over another. I was pretty anxious about how all of that was going to be resolved, but I should have trusted that Ingrid would be her frank, honest self and make things right…and that she'd pick the right guy. *wink* I was also happy to see that the other Waverly siblings got their shot at love, too, even in the midst of the turmoil they were facing. Those two romances weren't quite as intense as what Ingrid was faced with, but they burned no less brighter, and I reveled in their inclusion in this series.
Some might find the ending a bit too easy but not this girl. Not after everything these characters have been through. Things that might normally bother me in a story were easy to rationalize away when it comes to the Waverlys, the Alliance, and my favorite gargoyle. I honestly don't think I could have asked for a better end for these characters. Well…I might have changed one or two things, but then the overall impact of the novel's end would have been lessened and it wouldn't have been the same.
I really wish this series got the attention it deserves. I mean, it's a pretty high-octane story featuring shape-shifting gargoyle protectors in a gothic Paris overrun with demons and an English family that finds themselves right in the thick of things. What more could you want? And the fact that it's solid from beginning to end doesn't hurt either. I am seriously over the moon with how this final book finished out the series: equal parts daring, romantic, and flat-out thrilling. I can't wait to see what Page Morgan writes next!
GIF it to me straight:
A triumph of gargoyle proportions!
September 7, 2015
LOVED.IT.SO.HARD.
This is one of those books that snuck up on me. I'm not a huge historical-anything fan because it involves keeping track of dates and timelines which for me, feels an awful lot like "mathing". (The mild form of dsylexia I have makes numbers a challenge sometimes.) BUT, when the audio for The Lovely and The Lost came up for review last spring, I took one look at that cover (the blue one), read the blurb, and decided to give it a shot. Because gargoyles and Paris.
I'm so glad I did!
Side note: If you're into audiobooks, these are ones you need to check out. The narrator does a beautiful job of bringing the characters and their world to life.
When I realized it was a sequel, I made a bee line to my library for book one, The Beautiful and The Cursed book (the pink cover). Page Morgan does a fantastic job of weaving together multiple POVs to give readers more than one character to champion. The same goes for the relationships too. Instead of only rooting for one couple, there are several, each with it's own set of issues, tension, and complications, but all of which I wanted to see end in HEA.
Seriously, this is the first series I've read where I wanted ALL THE SHIPS!
And the other three behind it too.
The prose alone is worth reading this series. It kind of makes anything I've ever written look like this.
As I told Page Morgan when I had the chance to meet her at ApollyCon, I want to live in this world she's created, be a part of the story and it's characters.
Historical fiction, mystery, and paranormal romance, The Dispossessed trilogy has a little something for everyone and The Wondrous and the Wicked is a gorgeous, heart-achingly romantic end to this series!
Read it.
"It was startling how accustomed she'd become to naked men waltzing about."
"However, as he took a step closer to the bed and tilted her chin up,
she understood that he no longer wished to be a gentleman."
This is one of those books that snuck up on me. I'm not a huge historical-anything fan because it involves keeping track of dates and timelines which for me, feels an awful lot like "mathing". (The mild form of dsylexia I have makes numbers a challenge sometimes.) BUT, when the audio for The Lovely and The Lost came up for review last spring, I took one look at that cover (the blue one), read the blurb, and decided to give it a shot. Because gargoyles and Paris.
I'm so glad I did!
Side note: If you're into audiobooks, these are ones you need to check out. The narrator does a beautiful job of bringing the characters and their world to life.
When I realized it was a sequel, I made a bee line to my library for book one, The Beautiful and The Cursed book (the pink cover). Page Morgan does a fantastic job of weaving together multiple POVs to give readers more than one character to champion. The same goes for the relationships too. Instead of only rooting for one couple, there are several, each with it's own set of issues, tension, and complications, but all of which I wanted to see end in HEA.
Seriously, this is the first series I've read where I wanted ALL THE SHIPS!
The prose alone is worth reading this series. It kind of makes anything I've ever written look like this.
As I told Page Morgan when I had the chance to meet her at ApollyCon, I want to live in this world she's created, be a part of the story and it's characters.
Historical fiction, mystery, and paranormal romance, The Dispossessed trilogy has a little something for everyone and The Wondrous and the Wicked is a gorgeous, heart-achingly romantic end to this series!
Read it.
"It was startling how accustomed she'd become to naked men waltzing about."
"However, as he took a step closer to the bed and tilted her chin up,
she understood that he no longer wished to be a gentleman."
May 6, 2016
Reading this series has been quite possibly one of the best experiences of this summer for me. I've come to love and cherish these characters so dearly. Just the thought that I won't be able to meet them again causes me anguish. The Wondrous and the Wicked, as a finale, was epic in so many ways. It was satisfying, heart-breaking and made me feel all the feels.
I loved how far these characters have come from the first book. Both Ingrid and Gaby have had to overcome so much at their young age. I was proud of them and loved how much more mature they were as compared to the first book. I'm especially pleased with Gaby having accomplished so much and finally coming to terms with who she really was. I loved that she was no longer the immature, flighty girl that she was in the first book - she's now a brave young woman, comfortable in her own skin. Ingrid, too, continued to amaze me in The Wondrous and the Wicked. This girl has suffered so much, yet she continued to raise her head high and faced every obstacle with a brave face. She was definitely a main character worth rooting for. We also got the added POV of Grayson, their brother, in The Wondrous and the Wicked. He was still dealing with a lot when it came to his curse, and he had still not come to peace with it. Grayson, however, did take the necessary steps so that he was on the path to healing and to protect his sisters. One of my favorite things about this series is the loyalty and love that exists between these siblings. They would do anything to protect each other, even put themselves in the face of danger. I loved how strong their bond was.
The romances continued to be complicated, especially when it came to Ingrid's. Hers and Luke's relationship was still forbidden because of Luke being a gargoyle, but there was so much passion between them despite the strenuous circumstances they repeatedly faced. I never doubted for once that they deserved to be together. Grayson too got his chance at love with Chelle. They were sweet together and I also found myself shipping this third couple. As far as the plot goes, in The Wondrous and the Wicked, Ingrid and the gang were getting ready to face Axia in a final battle. This villain has never been at the forefront of the series, in that we don't get to see her face to face often, but her darkness and evilness constantly loomed over the books. While I was fascinated by her, I was also ready for her to die a slow miserable death for everything that she has put through these characters too. The final battle wasn't without casualties and one death in particular really hit me in the chest. I had grown to love this character so much, so when it happened I was shocked, heartbroken and kept hoping that he/she would rise from the dead somehow. It especially ached because this was a character who had grown tremendously throughout the series. That being said, it wouldn't have been realistic for all of the characters to have come out alive when facing such a twisted villain, so I understood what Page Morgan was trying to do.
Dark, brutal and romantic, The Wondrous and the Wicked was a brilliant series conclusion. I'm heartbroken over certain events, but I'm also pleased with the way the book wrapped up. I feel like this is an underrated series that deserves so much more love, so if you have yet to read this series, do yourself a favor and binge-read them.
May 9, 2015
The Dispossessed trilogy is officially one of my favourite YA trilogies. This trilogy has everything in it: supernatural, historical, paranormal, fantasy, romance, and kick butt feminist protagonists. This trilogy doesn't have a single POV, it somehow switches from one to the other, including the main protagonist Ingrid, her twin Grayson, her younger sister Gabby, as well as several other secondary characters (though at a minimum). Usually this would create confusion and you immediately like and dislike some of the POVs, however in this trilogy, and specifically The Wondrous and the Wicked, I loved all the POVs.. however I do have a favourite and it is Gabby. She's the youngest but she's so independent, and I just love her determination.. also her love interest is very swoon worthy.
When I started The Wondrous and the Wicked, I was afraid I would have forgotten many things from the first two books, but even though I read them a year ago, I was able to remember everything. Only a few books tend to do that, and those are the unique ones you would never be able to confuse with all the other books you read between the previous book and the sequel. The author doesn't waste time trying to recap every single thing that happened previously.. and I'm glad.. I hate it when books spend pages recapping everything. We dive right into the action and it was marvellous. I was hooked from the beginning and just couldn't imagine how everything would go down and how every one of the main character's as well as secondary character's problems will be solved by the end of the book.
I said it before and I'll say it again, Morgan knows how to blend all of the different genres and not overwhelm the readers as well as the plot. I've recently read a few books who couldn't handle just a mix of two genres, let alone the five Page Morgan was handling. I just adored this whole trilogy and the action scenes were fantastic. A blend of paranormal in the form of gargoyles, supernatural in the form of powers given to certain people, set in early 1900 in paris. Let's not forget the very memorable and kick butt female characters as well as all the male counterparts and the superb romance. I definitely will be recommending this trilogy to any fan of young adult, and even adult genres. Thank you so much Page Morgan for writing such a fantastic trilogy and for introducing me to the world of Ingrid, Gabby, and Greyson. Two weeks after I read this last book and I am still heartbroken that it is over.
When I started The Wondrous and the Wicked, I was afraid I would have forgotten many things from the first two books, but even though I read them a year ago, I was able to remember everything. Only a few books tend to do that, and those are the unique ones you would never be able to confuse with all the other books you read between the previous book and the sequel. The author doesn't waste time trying to recap every single thing that happened previously.. and I'm glad.. I hate it when books spend pages recapping everything. We dive right into the action and it was marvellous. I was hooked from the beginning and just couldn't imagine how everything would go down and how every one of the main character's as well as secondary character's problems will be solved by the end of the book.
I said it before and I'll say it again, Morgan knows how to blend all of the different genres and not overwhelm the readers as well as the plot. I've recently read a few books who couldn't handle just a mix of two genres, let alone the five Page Morgan was handling. I just adored this whole trilogy and the action scenes were fantastic. A blend of paranormal in the form of gargoyles, supernatural in the form of powers given to certain people, set in early 1900 in paris. Let's not forget the very memorable and kick butt female characters as well as all the male counterparts and the superb romance. I definitely will be recommending this trilogy to any fan of young adult, and even adult genres. Thank you so much Page Morgan for writing such a fantastic trilogy and for introducing me to the world of Ingrid, Gabby, and Greyson. Two weeks after I read this last book and I am still heartbroken that it is over.
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June 6, 2015What a great end to a great series! I love the net things and the idea of them pulling out the demon/angel blood, filtering it, and then putting human blood back. That sounds really gross now that I read it but it was brilliant. Trust me. I have such a soft spot for the gargoyles. Especially Luc but also Marco. I imagined the end a bit differently. Won't give any spoilers but let's just say the sad thing that happened was really tragic to me and I held out hope that something awesome would come along to fix it.
June 15, 2015
I AM SPEECHLESS AND OVERWHELMED AND I JUST GOD, I NEED A MOMENT TO JUST COME BACK TO MYSELF.
REVIEW TO COME. SOON.
REVIEW TO COME. SOON.
July 1, 2018
Okay so I'm really sure a lot of people will love this but I'm not one of them.
April 29, 2015
3.5 stars
WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Why so much POV changes?
Why skim through important encounters?
Why become so predicable at the end?
Why unnecessary endings of people?
Why so much action in so little words?
WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY???????????????
And then I cried at the end...........
Disappointed that the series is at an end when I feel there is unanswered questions due to the kind of predictable ending. Also, Disappointment with the book as a whole. :'(
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WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Why so much POV changes?
Why skim through important encounters?
Why become so predicable at the end?
Why unnecessary endings of people?
Why so much action in so little words?
WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY???????????????
And then I cried at the end...........
Disappointed that the series is at an end when I feel there is unanswered questions due to the kind of predictable ending. Also, Disappointment with the book as a whole. :'(
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April 26, 2015
This series is seriously underrated. It's romantic, action-packed, well-written, with great characterizations and a brilliant & unique paranormal world. Oh, and did I say romantic? Oh well, let me say it again. It's SUPER swoon-tastic w/ a million sailing SHIPS.
February 4, 2015
The perfect finale!!! It was amazing! This is how you end a series! I loved every page. I cried, swooned, and laughed! And I kinda hope there a spin off ;)
March 18, 2018
Rating: 3.25/5
Review to come!
Review to come!
December 8, 2024
3.5 stars 🌟
Great end to the trilogy with all the characters having fabulous arcs, although i wasnt expecting this to make me cry 😢 Now i want more gargoyle based fantasy!
Great end to the trilogy with all the characters having fabulous arcs, although i wasnt expecting this to make me cry 😢 Now i want more gargoyle based fantasy!
April 6, 2015
I received this ARC from the author in a contest won on her blog, I was in no way compensated for this review.
I was positively ecstatic to have won Page Morgan's The Wondrous and the Wicked! Not only had I read The Lovely and the Lost as a wayy early ARC, but I was having a crummy week at the time of winning, so this definitely made me smile! And what a read it was! I loved it!
In the past few years, I have developed a love for gargoyles. No clue why. Think it was that I saw a gargoyle statue and fell in love with it and then suddenly I'm finding books about them, and it was just the perfect timing! The Dispossessed Trilogy was an exciting and heartfelt one too! I was so engrossed with the characters and feeling for them, it was astounding!
We have reached the end of this journey, a lot has happened and a lot is about to happen for Ingrid and her family. Grayson is still missing, Gabby has been sent away after the cataclysmic events she was apart of, and Ingrid finds herself at the center of Axia's attention. She has Axia's blood running through her veins and Axia wants it back!
If dealing with one demon wasn't enough, Vincent is giving Luc hell for his infatuations with Ingrid and pretty much wants wreak havoc and doom over the two of them. Two incredibly powerful enemies in this story was a sight to see. Yet, they never team up ironically.
I truly love the characters in this trilogy, they were my favorite part. I can't believe how much I missed seeing them and returning to them was blessed sight! Gabby and Nolan have been my favorite by far, and I still can't figure out why! I guess I love Nolan's accent and how he seems like he wouldn't be the friendliest of fellas, but with Gabby, he melts! And I'm the gushy sort of person who melts when reading that kind of romance!
Of course, then there's Ingrid's love predicament. Both Vander and Luc are vying for her heart and Ingrid finds herself with feelings for both. But what is nice about this love triangle is, that the answer has always been clear! At least to me it was. Perhaps I would say differently if I binged read the trilogy, but I doubt it!
This was an exciting read too! Very well paced where I was kept on my toes! And since I read it during yet another crummy week, I was itching to see how it all turned out! I couldn't read fast enough and life kept getting in my way and throwing curve ball after curve ball! But I digress. The pacing was superb, the characters were astounding, and the romance was spine tingling...this amounts to one amazing, thrilling, must-have-now read!!
The ending to this trilogy was full of surprises! One occurrence I was not expecting that just left me speechless! I was stunned! Utterly and completely stunned! And yet there was another event that I had a wonder of how things would turn out and started making my speculations and was quite surprised when they panned out! It was sweet and amazing and oh how I loved it! The Dispossessed Trilogy was epically amazing and I urge you all to read it...especially because, GARGOYLES!
Overall Rating 5/5 stars
The Wondrous and the Wicked releases April 14, 2015
I was positively ecstatic to have won Page Morgan's The Wondrous and the Wicked! Not only had I read The Lovely and the Lost as a wayy early ARC, but I was having a crummy week at the time of winning, so this definitely made me smile! And what a read it was! I loved it!
In the past few years, I have developed a love for gargoyles. No clue why. Think it was that I saw a gargoyle statue and fell in love with it and then suddenly I'm finding books about them, and it was just the perfect timing! The Dispossessed Trilogy was an exciting and heartfelt one too! I was so engrossed with the characters and feeling for them, it was astounding!
We have reached the end of this journey, a lot has happened and a lot is about to happen for Ingrid and her family. Grayson is still missing, Gabby has been sent away after the cataclysmic events she was apart of, and Ingrid finds herself at the center of Axia's attention. She has Axia's blood running through her veins and Axia wants it back!
If dealing with one demon wasn't enough, Vincent is giving Luc hell for his infatuations with Ingrid and pretty much wants wreak havoc and doom over the two of them. Two incredibly powerful enemies in this story was a sight to see. Yet, they never team up ironically.
I truly love the characters in this trilogy, they were my favorite part. I can't believe how much I missed seeing them and returning to them was blessed sight! Gabby and Nolan have been my favorite by far, and I still can't figure out why! I guess I love Nolan's accent and how he seems like he wouldn't be the friendliest of fellas, but with Gabby, he melts! And I'm the gushy sort of person who melts when reading that kind of romance!
Of course, then there's Ingrid's love predicament. Both Vander and Luc are vying for her heart and Ingrid finds herself with feelings for both. But what is nice about this love triangle is, that the answer has always been clear! At least to me it was. Perhaps I would say differently if I binged read the trilogy, but I doubt it!
This was an exciting read too! Very well paced where I was kept on my toes! And since I read it during yet another crummy week, I was itching to see how it all turned out! I couldn't read fast enough and life kept getting in my way and throwing curve ball after curve ball! But I digress. The pacing was superb, the characters were astounding, and the romance was spine tingling...this amounts to one amazing, thrilling, must-have-now read!!
The ending to this trilogy was full of surprises! One occurrence I was not expecting that just left me speechless! I was stunned! Utterly and completely stunned! And yet there was another event that I had a wonder of how things would turn out and started making my speculations and was quite surprised when they panned out! It was sweet and amazing and oh how I loved it! The Dispossessed Trilogy was epically amazing and I urge you all to read it...especially because, GARGOYLES!
Overall Rating 5/5 stars
The Wondrous and the Wicked releases April 14, 2015
April 20, 2015
Page Morgan delivers an epic, action-packed and utterly riveting conclusion to her series with THE WONDROUS AND THE WICKED. It’s a story filled with nail-biting suspense, one that will keep readers on edge as they await Ingrid’s, Luc’s, Vander’s, Gabby’s, Nolan’s, Grayson’s and Marco’s fates, and one that builds toward a dramatic and incredibly climactic showdown that offers no guarantee of a victory for those characters readers have come to know and love.
The author invites readers back into her world of the Dispossessed with an opening chapter that will leave them with no doubt that the world has gotten more dangerous, especially for Ingrid and Gabby Waverly, the threats have become deadlier, and the need for vengeance could quickly escalate to a war between the Alliance and the Dispossessed. Through each character’s point of view, she reacquaints readers with just where things left off in the previous book, what everyone is up to now, and just how they feel about their current situation.
She ensnares with the promise of a confrontation with Axia, the hope for a happy ending for each of the Waverlys, and the certainty of a resolution to the Ingrid-Vander-Luc love triangle. She keeps readers captivated with gorgeous writing that paints a vivid picture of the incredibly imaginative world she created, characters who they’re already invested in and are sure to become even more so in, electrifying and nerve-wracking plot developments, and moments that will make them hold their breath, swoon, sob, and cheer.
With Gabby hiding out in London for her own safety, Luc keeping his distance until things settle down, and Grayson missing in action, Ingrid has only Vander to keep her company and Marco to keep her safe, and she is anxious to do something other than sit around and wait for things to change. She just never imagined an attempt on her life would be the catalyst. And she hadn’t really expected the Alliance to be behind it.
She also hadn’t realized just how ill-prepared she was to defend herself against the growing threats. Or how much danger she was really in. Or how much she would miss her connection with Luc and having him as her protector.
THE WONDROUS AND THE WICKED returns readers to this amazing and wonderful and fascinating and deadly world of gargoyles, angels and demons, hunters and protectors, dusters, seers and humans, set in turn of the twentieth century Paris, one last time. It delivers long-awaited answers, ties up loose ends, and brings this series to an ending that will more than satisfy.
And it takes readers on one heck of an exciting, tension-filled, heartbreaking ride in this must-devour series-ending story in an extraordinary series that is not to be missed.
(On the blog this received my 6-star off-the-menu rating.)
The author invites readers back into her world of the Dispossessed with an opening chapter that will leave them with no doubt that the world has gotten more dangerous, especially for Ingrid and Gabby Waverly, the threats have become deadlier, and the need for vengeance could quickly escalate to a war between the Alliance and the Dispossessed. Through each character’s point of view, she reacquaints readers with just where things left off in the previous book, what everyone is up to now, and just how they feel about their current situation.
She ensnares with the promise of a confrontation with Axia, the hope for a happy ending for each of the Waverlys, and the certainty of a resolution to the Ingrid-Vander-Luc love triangle. She keeps readers captivated with gorgeous writing that paints a vivid picture of the incredibly imaginative world she created, characters who they’re already invested in and are sure to become even more so in, electrifying and nerve-wracking plot developments, and moments that will make them hold their breath, swoon, sob, and cheer.
With Gabby hiding out in London for her own safety, Luc keeping his distance until things settle down, and Grayson missing in action, Ingrid has only Vander to keep her company and Marco to keep her safe, and she is anxious to do something other than sit around and wait for things to change. She just never imagined an attempt on her life would be the catalyst. And she hadn’t really expected the Alliance to be behind it.
She also hadn’t realized just how ill-prepared she was to defend herself against the growing threats. Or how much danger she was really in. Or how much she would miss her connection with Luc and having him as her protector.
THE WONDROUS AND THE WICKED returns readers to this amazing and wonderful and fascinating and deadly world of gargoyles, angels and demons, hunters and protectors, dusters, seers and humans, set in turn of the twentieth century Paris, one last time. It delivers long-awaited answers, ties up loose ends, and brings this series to an ending that will more than satisfy.
And it takes readers on one heck of an exciting, tension-filled, heartbreaking ride in this must-devour series-ending story in an extraordinary series that is not to be missed.
(On the blog this received my 6-star off-the-menu rating.)
May 7, 2015
I was going to give 1 star, but i gave 2 stars, because the concept Page Morgan brought on the series were really nice! But i'm disappointed with the last book. First, i realized that Ingrid didn't deserve Luc! I still think, that it was really silly to try the love triangle between Luc, Ingrid and Vander (he is actually, the only character that i didn't like since the first book. Actually, he would match with Chelle. Both characters got on my nerves!). It bothers me, that all the time Ingrid was like "oh i want u, Vander, but i want Luc more!". That was so unnecessary! Let the love be between Luc and Ingrid and let them find a way to stay together and win over Luc's dispossessed curse! In any moment, Luc was unsure about his feeling for Ingrid. He did everything for her! Loyal and truly in love, since the beginning! Ingrid took too long to be sure about her feelings! She didn't even defended Luc, when he was getting hate from Vander and her parents! I really disliked that! And I also feel bad for what happens to Grayson. I really wanted to see him free of "his demons"! I thought it was sad, that he had to sacrifice himself to help the humanity! Oh yes! And i didn't like to see that with Axia's end, the new dusters and the old ones, didn't find their freedom from her curse! I liked Gabby and Nolan's moments! They're smart and practical! But i think, something more was missing to end in a really good way, the series!
July 30, 2016
'The Wondrous and the Wicked' was...let me put it into a list:
1. Boring as hell for the first half? of the novel. I'm still not quite sure why I've continued to read this series despite my lack of interest in it and the general disappointment.
2. Not much better than the other instalments in the series.
3. Too dark for me. SOOOO much doom and gloom. People, gag me.
4. Too average, too normal, too much like other novels.
5. I really don't like ugly gargoyles who turn into attractive men. I find it weird.
6. The conclusion was alright. That was probably the only part of it that I didn't absolutely ZOOM through in order to finish.
Congratulations to Page Morgan on publishing the final instalment in the series. Thank goodness!
1. Boring as hell for the first half? of the novel. I'm still not quite sure why I've continued to read this series despite my lack of interest in it and the general disappointment.
2. Not much better than the other instalments in the series.
3. Too dark for me. SOOOO much doom and gloom. People, gag me.
4. Too average, too normal, too much like other novels.
5. I really don't like ugly gargoyles who turn into attractive men. I find it weird.
6. The conclusion was alright. That was probably the only part of it that I didn't absolutely ZOOM through in order to finish.
Congratulations to Page Morgan on publishing the final instalment in the series. Thank goodness!
September 9, 2016
Why the eff is this series for people who liked Fallen?
(I only read the first book to be fair)
Seriously, that book was the worst. Period. There was no way I could have possibly liked it.
Some differences:
- This series has plot.
- This series isn't about a girl chasing after two people.
- This series contains gargoyles.
- This series has ACTUAL plot. Not a poor excuse for one.
- The first book actually made my heart pound.
- This series has better covers (sorry, Fernanda, I'm still watching you on dA)
(I only read the first book to be fair)
Seriously, that book was the worst. Period. There was no way I could have possibly liked it.
Some differences:
- This series has plot.
- This series isn't about a girl chasing after two people.
- This series contains gargoyles.
- This series has ACTUAL plot. Not a poor excuse for one.
- The first book actually made my heart pound.
- This series has better covers (sorry, Fernanda, I'm still watching you on dA)
July 12, 2015
This series improved immensely from the first book to the last in the trilogy. Lots of action, a fast pace and by this stage, I love the characters that I wasn't even sure I liked after the first book. I seriously considered not picking up the second, but I'm so glad I did. This will go down as one of my favourite series now that I would definitely recommend.
April 12, 2015
Review soon!
December 8, 2020
4.5 stars
Another wonderful story by Page Morgan. I did find the ending to be a little wrapped up in a bow. Not that that is ever a bad thing, but what happened with Luc at the end felt random and not well explained. Like she threw it in at the end, to make everything good. And that would not have been bad or even a complaint in my eyes, had there been a little more at the end or maybe an epilogue with the characters in the future. It was one of those endings where you're like I accept this ending, but an epilogue would have made the ending better.
Marco really grew on me, I have to say.
Another wonderful story by Page Morgan. I did find the ending to be a little wrapped up in a bow. Not that that is ever a bad thing, but what happened with Luc at the end felt random and not well explained. Like she threw it in at the end, to make everything good. And that would not have been bad or even a complaint in my eyes, had there been a little more at the end or maybe an epilogue with the characters in the future. It was one of those endings where you're like I accept this ending, but an epilogue would have made the ending better.
Marco really grew on me, I have to say.
January 23, 2018
rating:4.8stars
i was so glad that i have this trilogy in my collection and have finally read it. i love it!
this is one of those trilogies i have read that i can easily recommend to my kids and i know they are going to love it as well.
luc's commitment to stay for ingrid at all cost made me really appreciate his character. and marco for turning to the good side of humans. i thought he will be the villain but guess what, i have loved his character since mid of book 2 and more here.
there were some sad parts, yes, but over-all, i love how it ended.
thumbs up to page morgan!
i was so glad that i have this trilogy in my collection and have finally read it. i love it!
this is one of those trilogies i have read that i can easily recommend to my kids and i know they are going to love it as well.
luc's commitment to stay for ingrid at all cost made me really appreciate his character. and marco for turning to the good side of humans. i thought he will be the villain but guess what, i have loved his character since mid of book 2 and more here.
there were some sad parts, yes, but over-all, i love how it ended.
thumbs up to page morgan!
September 8, 2017
On the cover of the book one sees there the beautiful Ingrid at the bottom of Our lady of Paris using his power of sparkling. In this final one finds there the beautiful Ingrid and Luc curses it who are always in love one with the other. The Axia demon is always also it wants to take the blood of all the sparkling ones to be able gone up on the surface: what is called the harvest, Ingrid, Grayson and the others go fight to prevent that. Marvellous final filled of suspense. I liked this third volume the most that the sequel of the book one.
July 12, 2015
Thank you, Edelweiss, for providing this book from Delacorte for review!
Ingrid is left in Paris with a different gargoyle presiding over her home. Her brother, Grayson, seems to have disappeared, when he's actually learning more about demon dust with Vander in order to fight off his hellhound instincts. Gabby is trapped in London with Rory, Nolan's cousin, and she insists on training to become an Alliance member, no matter what Nolan says. Meanwhile, Luc is separated from the Waverly family, and a civil war is approaching the Dispossessed, one that decides whether Luc should become their leader. But Axia's Harvest could happen any day now, and Ingrid's life -- her blood -- is at stake. But who can anyone trust? The Alliance, with their oath to slay demons? The Dispossessed, with their curse to protect humans? Or the Diacrypta, with their newfangled technology that may prove to save them all?
Okay, so, the publisher summary makes it sound like Ingrid is all alone, the poor dear. What is she to do? And while my summary is a bit jumbled, I can't say too much without revealing the entire plot. But what is true about both of these summations is that Ingrid, Gabby, Grayson, and Luc all share equal page time with their voices and perspectives, weaving together seemingly dissimilar parts of the story into one complex and epic plot.
Trust me. It will all make sense.
That's the thing about Morgan's writing. With The Beautiful and the Cursed, we had several perspectives but it was primarily on Ingrid and Luc. As the plot thickened in The Lovely and the Lost, secondary characters had more to tell the Waverlys and Luc. And now, they all work together to bring down Axia and find their way to a happy ending. That's not to say this ends everything all neat and tidy (for a moment, there, the Dispossessed does have an elder, a leader, but by the end that's up for debate -- plus, Gabby's future and Vander's future and basically all of Paris and these fantastical orders), but it certainly leaves you in an expected but very satisfying place.
I loved every single character in this book, bad and good and somewhere in between. The places the plot takes them matches their personality and decision-making and the way everything came together. Gabby's stubbornness felt more like bravery and less like snobbery, and that's a major character growth. Ingrid was always determined to do what she could to save those she loved, and thank goodness she used more thoughtful reasoning behind her actions in this book than in previous -- more growth there. Luc point-blank gave up trying to govern himself. By being more human, he's able to accomplish so much more -- and his support from Marco was a welcome sight. Grayson was just an interesting character all around. We only knew him as a brother in book 1, and a struggling half-demon in book 2, so getting into his mind and understanding his thought process, motivation, and emotional turmoil was very interesting and eye-opening. It makes his big moment really hit you in the gut, too.
Though the historical aspect may appear simply as a backdrop for the story (that maybe this could take place at any time), it's not. Morgan chose this time frame meticulously. It all comes down to the blood. All those scientific studies Vander worked on in the previous books help shed light to the situation in this one, and blood transfusions is one of them. Blood transfusions were dangerous in this time, yet new and fascinating and gross and taboo. That's why Dracula was oddly enjoyable for readers when it first came out. Toss in the science versus religion conversation and this book goes well with that. Gargoyles are placed on cathedrals to keep the demons out. In this book, that's true too, but they keep the humans within holy places and homes safe.
So who wins this war in science versus religion? Is it even a science versus religion topic? Is it about race or social class? Is it about the human condition?
I love this trilogy. It's so unique, and Gothic, and fantastical, and deserves so much attention! Thank you for the wondrous journey, Morgan!
Ingrid is left in Paris with a different gargoyle presiding over her home. Her brother, Grayson, seems to have disappeared, when he's actually learning more about demon dust with Vander in order to fight off his hellhound instincts. Gabby is trapped in London with Rory, Nolan's cousin, and she insists on training to become an Alliance member, no matter what Nolan says. Meanwhile, Luc is separated from the Waverly family, and a civil war is approaching the Dispossessed, one that decides whether Luc should become their leader. But Axia's Harvest could happen any day now, and Ingrid's life -- her blood -- is at stake. But who can anyone trust? The Alliance, with their oath to slay demons? The Dispossessed, with their curse to protect humans? Or the Diacrypta, with their newfangled technology that may prove to save them all?
Okay, so, the publisher summary makes it sound like Ingrid is all alone, the poor dear. What is she to do? And while my summary is a bit jumbled, I can't say too much without revealing the entire plot. But what is true about both of these summations is that Ingrid, Gabby, Grayson, and Luc all share equal page time with their voices and perspectives, weaving together seemingly dissimilar parts of the story into one complex and epic plot.
Trust me. It will all make sense.
That's the thing about Morgan's writing. With The Beautiful and the Cursed, we had several perspectives but it was primarily on Ingrid and Luc. As the plot thickened in The Lovely and the Lost, secondary characters had more to tell the Waverlys and Luc. And now, they all work together to bring down Axia and find their way to a happy ending. That's not to say this ends everything all neat and tidy (for a moment, there, the Dispossessed does have an elder, a leader, but by the end that's up for debate -- plus, Gabby's future and Vander's future and basically all of Paris and these fantastical orders), but it certainly leaves you in an expected but very satisfying place.
I loved every single character in this book, bad and good and somewhere in between. The places the plot takes them matches their personality and decision-making and the way everything came together. Gabby's stubbornness felt more like bravery and less like snobbery, and that's a major character growth. Ingrid was always determined to do what she could to save those she loved, and thank goodness she used more thoughtful reasoning behind her actions in this book than in previous -- more growth there. Luc point-blank gave up trying to govern himself. By being more human, he's able to accomplish so much more -- and his support from Marco was a welcome sight. Grayson was just an interesting character all around. We only knew him as a brother in book 1, and a struggling half-demon in book 2, so getting into his mind and understanding his thought process, motivation, and emotional turmoil was very interesting and eye-opening. It makes his big moment really hit you in the gut, too.
Though the historical aspect may appear simply as a backdrop for the story (that maybe this could take place at any time), it's not. Morgan chose this time frame meticulously. It all comes down to the blood. All those scientific studies Vander worked on in the previous books help shed light to the situation in this one, and blood transfusions is one of them. Blood transfusions were dangerous in this time, yet new and fascinating and gross and taboo. That's why Dracula was oddly enjoyable for readers when it first came out. Toss in the science versus religion conversation and this book goes well with that. Gargoyles are placed on cathedrals to keep the demons out. In this book, that's true too, but they keep the humans within holy places and homes safe.
So who wins this war in science versus religion? Is it even a science versus religion topic? Is it about race or social class? Is it about the human condition?
I love this trilogy. It's so unique, and Gothic, and fantastical, and deserves so much attention! Thank you for the wondrous journey, Morgan!
May 20, 2015
BOOK REVIEW by Michelle 16th May 2015:
RATING: 5 PAGE TURNING PARANORMAL STARS!
This is one of my favourite YA paranormal trilogies. I simply dig it so much. Alas it has now come to an end.
I will miss Luc and Ingrid, Gabby, Grayson, Nolan, Vander, Marco and the other sub characters.
The Beautiful and the Cursed had me sucked into Paris in the year 1899. The city with gargoyles, demons, the Alliance and gothic danger as we follow two brave sisters, their brother and a boy named Luc.
The Lovely and The Lost had me wanting more. The attention to detail for the era with Page’s own spin on things is rich and satisfying and not forgetting that forbidden love we enjoy reading about. The plot thickened, relationships were forming and breaking. The villain was getting what she was seeking.
The Wondrous and the Wicked had me cracking it open almost as soon as it landed on my doorstep. I was back in this very visual world that plays like a movie in my mind when I am reading.
I see the hellhounds and Axia so clearly as they are described, I see the gargoyles as they change from human looking to the curse that is bestowed upon them by the heavens above. I see the carriages and alleyways and all that attention to small detail that Page has worked hard at researching.
I am there in 1900, whether it be with Gabby in London or Ingrid in Paris following on behind them like a shadow.
Luc is a gorgeous book boyfriend and he comes with the added party trick of turning into a gargoyle.
I love Rory, I really want to read a spinoff with him in it. Yeah, I am hinting here!! I love the way he calls Gabby, laoch, which means warrior.
I adore Nolan and Vander the demon hunters. I loved Nolan and Gabby together and speaking of hinting at spin offs, I would be rather happy reading more about Nolan and Gabby.
I really liked all the cast.
I’m not going to tell you about this instalment, you will have to read it for yourself, but I feel like this YA series is a quieter achiever and I would love it to be read by more readers.
It is extremely well written with attention to detail for the era, mixed with the paranormal world, a fine villain and some moments that do hurt the heart. It is darkly romantic in a YA age bracket and as an adult reader I totally adore what Page has done.
The wrap up to this trilogy was both satisfying and ...
Well I can't say. You will have to read or I might release a spoiler from my finger tips.
I could so see it as a tv series or even movies. I would actually very much like to see it acted out before my eyes.
I highly recommend this YA paranormal series.
Michelle
July 7, 2015
Adventure, romance, demons, gargoyles, smart and strong heroines, dashing and humble heroes, 1900's Paris, apocalyptic underworld invasion...this book has it all!
This series deserves WAY more attention than it's getting. Such a great story and dynamic characters. It felt authentic--as far as the historical 1900's Paris aspects were concerned--but still super accessible. I can't help but compare this to Infernal Devices, and everything like bugged me about those books (cough--Tessa--cough) is absent here. I loved, LOVED all the characters. There are 4 or 5 main characters and a bunch of secondary ones, too. And the ending was fabulous. I don't feel like I'm doing this justice with my review, so just trust me and read them. :)
This series deserves WAY more attention than it's getting. Such a great story and dynamic characters. It felt authentic--as far as the historical 1900's Paris aspects were concerned--but still super accessible. I can't help but compare this to Infernal Devices, and everything like bugged me about those books (cough--Tessa--cough) is absent here. I loved, LOVED all the characters. There are 4 or 5 main characters and a bunch of secondary ones, too. And the ending was fabulous. I don't feel like I'm doing this justice with my review, so just trust me and read them. :)
November 5, 2015
The finale to the trilogy!! That was intense!
If you can believe it there was even MORE chaotic action than in the second book. Axia has come above ground and Paris is like hell unleashed on Earth. War has come.
The ending was almost exactly what I wanted and expected. I was totally cool with Grayson's fate tbh. Though that ending was great I wasn't all that satisfied because I was like "Wait what?? What about the Dispossessed? Luc's leadership??" I wanted more romance between Ingrid and Luc but again I'm fine with it. I think as long as no one from the main couple dies then I'm always pretty happy lol. Good series overall. ;)
If you can believe it there was even MORE chaotic action than in the second book. Axia has come above ground and Paris is like hell unleashed on Earth. War has come.
The ending was almost exactly what I wanted and expected. I was totally cool with Grayson's fate tbh. Though that ending was great I wasn't all that satisfied because I was like "Wait what?? What about the Dispossessed? Luc's leadership??" I wanted more romance between Ingrid and Luc but again I'm fine with it. I think as long as no one from the main couple dies then I'm always pretty happy lol. Good series overall. ;)
July 14, 2015
This series is awfully clichéd, poorly written at times, and I suspect it plagiarized at least one TV show. It's also my guilty pleasure xD and that's my only explanation to why I read the three novels and one short story despite all their flaws.
May 10, 2015
A fantastic final book for a wonderful trilogy. One not without sacrificies and plenty of unexpected surprises, some good and some bad. 4 to 4.5 stars.
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