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Marked #2
Geliebte Sünde: Eves zweiter Fall (Eve-Serie 2)
Nachdem Eve ihren ersten Einsatz als Dämonenjägerin überstanden hat, wird sie von ihren Vorgesetzten in eine Art Trainingscamp für Gezeichnete gesteckt. Hier soll sie lernen, mit ihren neuen Superkräften richtig umzugehen, damit sie ein vollwertiges Mitglied im Kampf gegen das Böse sein kann. Doch dann geraten Eve und die anderen Gezeichneten in Schwierigkeiten: Eves Gefährten werden einer nach dem anderen getötet. Und es hat den Anschein, als könnte Eve diesmal nicht mit der Hilfe von Cain und Abel rechnen …
448 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 1, 2009
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Sylvia Day
121 books122k followersAcclaimed for her signature emotionally charged storytelling and the psychological complexity of her characters, Sylvia Day is a number one bestselling author in twenty-nine countries, with translations in forty-one languages and over twenty million copies of her books in print. Day is the #1 New York Times, #1 USA Today, #1 Sunday Times, #1 Globe and Mail, #1 Der Spiegel, and #1 international bestselling author of over twenty award-winning novels, including six Sunday Times, ten New York Times and thirteen USA Today bestsellers. Visit the author at sylviaday.com
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July 29, 2009
I just have to say that Tor's marketing for this series is absolute genius. They released the first book, Eve of Darkness, at the end of April. This one, Eve of Destruction, followed on June 1, and the finale, Eve of Chaos, came out on June 30. I call this genius marketing because they are perfect beach reads and it's hard to imagine having to wait a year (or more) for the next installment. I think the series would probably lose momentum if the reader had to wait for the next volume.
Eve of Destruction starts off after the first scene of Eve of Darkness. (The first book starts at the end and the rest of the story is told as a flashback.) In Eve of Destruction, Eve is coming to terms with having been chosen as a Mark and is beginning her serious training as a hunter of infernals. We learn a lot more about the nature of angels, marks, and infernals. The story zips right along. It's an episode of Ghost Hunters at Camp Crystal Lake. It's got a good mystery and some surprising twists.
Fortunately, I have the third book already. I'll probably start it at the gym tonight.
Eve of Destruction starts off after the first scene of Eve of Darkness. (The first book starts at the end and the rest of the story is told as a flashback.) In Eve of Destruction, Eve is coming to terms with having been chosen as a Mark and is beginning her serious training as a hunter of infernals. We learn a lot more about the nature of angels, marks, and infernals. The story zips right along. It's an episode of Ghost Hunters at Camp Crystal Lake. It's got a good mystery and some surprising twists.
Fortunately, I have the third book already. I'll probably start it at the gym tonight.
September 7, 2018
Guys, I am loving this series! Everyone probably loves Cain but I am all about Abel.
January 12, 2011
I'm not sure where I sit on this series. There are definitely some pros, but there are many cons. First, this is a pretty large book for the urban fantasy genre at 418 pages. By itself that doesn't make much difference, but when you compare it to the amount of plot progression you are left with a bit too much filler. On one hand, I enjoy that the author planned out a trilogy and knew exactly what was going into each book before publishing. On the other hand, I really think the "trilogy" could have been edited down. It definitely would have benefited from less love story and more plot progression. I am eager to find out more about the grand scheme of things and less about the main character's romantic life. Also, I found the use of two names for each character a tad confusing. Some may not have this problem, especially if they read the books right after one another. I read the first book so long ago that I have a hard time telling Cain, Abel, Reed, Alec, Gadara and Raguel apart. I had to constantly remind myself that Abel is Reed and so on. The author will refer to him as Abel in one sentence and Reed the very next. It doesn't help. One plus side to Eve of Destruction is the presentation. I was not a fan of the way the first book was presented, so I am happy that Eve of Destruction takes place in the present time. What really bothers me though is the characters and the romance. I felt that the majority of the book was Eve trying to decide which man she wanted to be with, and in the end not really making any decision at all. I understand where each character is coming from, but I would like more progression and less rehashing of the same thing. In that respect, I also felt that the majority of the characters were being a little dense in this book. No one listens to Eve's ideas or problems, and they don't even feel bad when people die because they are being close minded. Oh well, on to the positives.
I like this series for it's originality. Being marked to slay demons while struggling with faith and love is a tough thing, and it's presented well in this series. The archangels act differently than humans, and I appreciate that. The characters are not perfect and they do get hurt. A bonus to this book is that Eve comes up with the solution to multiple mysteries and acts on her own to save the day. No angels coming in and scooping her out this time. Well, maybe once. She is new to the trade so I don't expect her to be super tough and jaded. Her uniqueness as a mark is an interesting part of the story that I can't wait to read more about. Overall, this series is original and entertaining. The downside is the heavy reliance on the romantic side of things with very little progression. I feel that the pace is a bit slow, and there are a bit too many unimportant details, but I'm not too upset because it really seems that the author planned everything well. Hopefully, there will be more closure in the next book, but I am not counting on it.
I like this series for it's originality. Being marked to slay demons while struggling with faith and love is a tough thing, and it's presented well in this series. The archangels act differently than humans, and I appreciate that. The characters are not perfect and they do get hurt. A bonus to this book is that Eve comes up with the solution to multiple mysteries and acts on her own to save the day. No angels coming in and scooping her out this time. Well, maybe once. She is new to the trade so I don't expect her to be super tough and jaded. Her uniqueness as a mark is an interesting part of the story that I can't wait to read more about. Overall, this series is original and entertaining. The downside is the heavy reliance on the romantic side of things with very little progression. I feel that the pace is a bit slow, and there are a bit too many unimportant details, but I'm not too upset because it really seems that the author planned everything well. Hopefully, there will be more closure in the next book, but I am not counting on it.
June 19, 2009
Well, well, well. Another winner from S.J. Day in her 'Marked' series, "Eve of Destruction" packs plenty of mystery, action, hot lust, and suspense into 414 pages of reading pleasure. I would caution readers NOT to try and begin the trilogy with this story, book two. Instead, go ahead and splurge--cough up the seven bucks and hang on for the ride.
Book two picks up right where "Eve of Darkness" left off--Eve has been toasted (literally!) by a dragon. But it seems she has some information Heaven needs, so even though she should be dead...she's alive. Eve is pretty sure her growing feelings for Cain and Abel of Biblical infamy also had something to do with her current state, but she's not about to argue about it! Now it's time for newly 'marked' Eve to head to training camp and learn how to battle the forces of Evil. What she actually runs into is death, mayhem, dislike, jealousy, mental menage, and ah yes...destruction. There are quite a few stunning surprises, and I can hardly bear to wait another twelve days to get my hands on book three.
This is one kick-a$$ series. The plot is still unfolding, although the reader isn't left hanging. Eve is still torn between the brothers, but there are some big changes in the relationships. It's also cool to find out more about S.J. Day's angels and where each fits into the scheme of things in her world. I honestly can't find anything unflattering to say about this story. Maybe a little more sex...but what there is, is definitely smokin'. There's no dead spots, no jerky transitions, and no halt to the plot. "Eve of Destruction" is simply another riveting read.
Book two picks up right where "Eve of Darkness" left off--Eve has been toasted (literally!) by a dragon. But it seems she has some information Heaven needs, so even though she should be dead...she's alive. Eve is pretty sure her growing feelings for Cain and Abel of Biblical infamy also had something to do with her current state, but she's not about to argue about it! Now it's time for newly 'marked' Eve to head to training camp and learn how to battle the forces of Evil. What she actually runs into is death, mayhem, dislike, jealousy, mental menage, and ah yes...destruction. There are quite a few stunning surprises, and I can hardly bear to wait another twelve days to get my hands on book three.
This is one kick-a$$ series. The plot is still unfolding, although the reader isn't left hanging. Eve is still torn between the brothers, but there are some big changes in the relationships. It's also cool to find out more about S.J. Day's angels and where each fits into the scheme of things in her world. I honestly can't find anything unflattering to say about this story. Maybe a little more sex...but what there is, is definitely smokin'. There's no dead spots, no jerky transitions, and no halt to the plot. "Eve of Destruction" is simply another riveting read.
April 12, 2018
3.5/5
Mon avis en Français
My English review
I liked the first volume of the series and I confess that I was curious to read what would happen after such an end. We find all our characters in a different story. Indeed, while Cain is sent to investigate the facts that took place in the first volume, Eve must take courses in order to become a true Mark. Yet nothing will happen as planned …
As everyone went their own ways, Cain realizes that some paranormal creatures act in a very strange way. Trying to understand what is going on, he will have to leave Eve behind to discover the truth. Meanwhile, our heroine is taking classes with other people like her on an abandoned basis. The problems begin to become more delicate when one of the members is killed and it seems that this is only the beginning.
It was a pretty nice volume and it was quite different to see the characters on their own although Abel joined Eve very quickly (which will add to the complications already present, it must be said). I was curious, I have to say, to understand exactly what was happening and who the culprit behind all these deaths was.
As I said, a lot of things happen in this second volume and I admit to being surprised by a few, especially about Cain. I really wonder how the whole thing will be settled because the situation has been completely changed. I now need to read the third and last volume!
Mon avis en Français
My English review
I liked the first volume of the series and I confess that I was curious to read what would happen after such an end. We find all our characters in a different story. Indeed, while Cain is sent to investigate the facts that took place in the first volume, Eve must take courses in order to become a true Mark. Yet nothing will happen as planned …
As everyone went their own ways, Cain realizes that some paranormal creatures act in a very strange way. Trying to understand what is going on, he will have to leave Eve behind to discover the truth. Meanwhile, our heroine is taking classes with other people like her on an abandoned basis. The problems begin to become more delicate when one of the members is killed and it seems that this is only the beginning.
It was a pretty nice volume and it was quite different to see the characters on their own although Abel joined Eve very quickly (which will add to the complications already present, it must be said). I was curious, I have to say, to understand exactly what was happening and who the culprit behind all these deaths was.
As I said, a lot of things happen in this second volume and I admit to being surprised by a few, especially about Cain. I really wonder how the whole thing will be settled because the situation has been completely changed. I now need to read the third and last volume!
June 18, 2020
The twist in this book was good. I knew something was going to happen but it kept me guessing. The love triangle however is getting annoying. I like both Reed and Alec although I think I prefer Reed, however her relationships with them are getting out of hand. Whenever it seems like one is the better fit something happens and ugh. Aside from that the book was pretty decent.
December 18, 2015
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Admito que não tenho muito mais a dizer sobre este livro, porque vamos ser sinceros... A história não varia assim tanto do primeiro. Claro que é um excelente livro e prendeu-me do início ao fim, mas não tem uma história muito diferente do normal. Melhor, não tem assim nada de muito diferente do primeiro livro. Se gostaram do primeiro volume da série, sem dúvida alguma que irão adorar este livro, mas não esperem nada de outro mundo.
Opinião completa em http://blocodedevaneios.blogspot.pt/2...
Admito que não tenho muito mais a dizer sobre este livro, porque vamos ser sinceros... A história não varia assim tanto do primeiro. Claro que é um excelente livro e prendeu-me do início ao fim, mas não tem uma história muito diferente do normal. Melhor, não tem assim nada de muito diferente do primeiro livro. Se gostaram do primeiro volume da série, sem dúvida alguma que irão adorar este livro, mas não esperem nada de outro mundo.
Opinião completa em http://blocodedevaneios.blogspot.pt/2...
July 20, 2014
Sometimes when I read the first book it's catching, but as you read on the next book it just kinds of lags for me and therefore I really kind of lose interest. Hopefully I will get to complete this series at a later date.
April 30, 2025
Better than the first but still not excellent! The last couple of chapters are where the action happens and where the plot picks up. Moving onto book 3.
I'm thinking this could have been condensed waaaaay down if they eliminated the senseless fluff.
Also, it's getting hard to keep track of the characters because they bounce between Cain, Alec, Reed, Abel, etc sooooo much.
Anywho, book 2 was definitely better than 1, hopefully 3 is even better.
I'm thinking this could have been condensed waaaaay down if they eliminated the senseless fluff.
Also, it's getting hard to keep track of the characters because they bounce between Cain, Alec, Reed, Abel, etc sooooo much.
Anywho, book 2 was definitely better than 1, hopefully 3 is even better.
May 27, 2013
Well readers, we are back again!! Time to review another fabulous book by Sylvia Day, this time Eve of Destruction; the fantastic sequel to Eve of Darkness.
In my opinion, this book is ten times better than Eve of Darkness, and I LOVED that book!! This book is full of drama, jealousy, action, and overall awesomeness!!
The Postivies
I really love that we see Eve more in this book on her own; rather than with a babysitter all of the time (ie Alec, Reed, her mother). She gets a chance to shine among her peers and show that she is worthy of all the craziness that is surrounding her. Because of this, we learn more of her strengths and weaknesses and we get a snapshot of how strong she will be in the next book, which rocks.
I am excited that we get to know Reed better in this book. In the last book, he really seems like an arogant jerk who only wants to "bed" Eve to make his brother jealous and ultimatley bring Alec down. In the sequel, he is still arogant and "jerky" at times, but we understand why. That he has trust issues and is scared of his true feelings. He never wanted to like Eve, but he seems to be growing attached and that is scary. He doesn't seem like the type to not be in control, and so when he loses control he freaks out and goes into jerk mode. He is just a typical guy....with wings :)
I also really like that we see the Marks in the field in this novel. The whole "Mark" world is really new and is not something that has been written about by any author that I have read, so it was time to see what the fuss was all about. It is really intense when you get right down to what all the cadets have to do in order to erase their sins. Day was really creative with this aspect of the story. She has an awesome voice, and it shows!!
I am excited that we get to get a visual in our heads about Hell and that we get to meet the devil! That may sound weird, but in book one we really didn't know the true evil. So I am happy that we are now aquainted with the devil and his minions. It makes for good reading!
The Negatives
There are not really too many negatives to report (because this book is GRRREEEATT!!) but I do feel like I should mention a few.
I was not happy with the lack of Alec in this book. I mean he was there...but not THERE. I was really liking the whole Alec/Eve relationship that was building in book one, and I feel like she went away from it in book two. I mean, we do have interaction, but they seem to be losing their way. Especially with what happens toward the end (I won't give the spoiler...read and find out!!)
I am not looking foward to reading more about the Alec/Eve/Reed love triangle. It just creeps me out that she is "bedding" two brothers (mentally I might add) and I feel like that it will only get more creepy as the series progresses. I hope I am not wrong :)
The Verdict
Get this book!! And then read the next one !!! I know I will!!
See the official review: http://www.bookscompletemeunlimited.c...
In my opinion, this book is ten times better than Eve of Darkness, and I LOVED that book!! This book is full of drama, jealousy, action, and overall awesomeness!!
The Postivies
I really love that we see Eve more in this book on her own; rather than with a babysitter all of the time (ie Alec, Reed, her mother). She gets a chance to shine among her peers and show that she is worthy of all the craziness that is surrounding her. Because of this, we learn more of her strengths and weaknesses and we get a snapshot of how strong she will be in the next book, which rocks.
I am excited that we get to know Reed better in this book. In the last book, he really seems like an arogant jerk who only wants to "bed" Eve to make his brother jealous and ultimatley bring Alec down. In the sequel, he is still arogant and "jerky" at times, but we understand why. That he has trust issues and is scared of his true feelings. He never wanted to like Eve, but he seems to be growing attached and that is scary. He doesn't seem like the type to not be in control, and so when he loses control he freaks out and goes into jerk mode. He is just a typical guy....with wings :)
I also really like that we see the Marks in the field in this novel. The whole "Mark" world is really new and is not something that has been written about by any author that I have read, so it was time to see what the fuss was all about. It is really intense when you get right down to what all the cadets have to do in order to erase their sins. Day was really creative with this aspect of the story. She has an awesome voice, and it shows!!
I am excited that we get to get a visual in our heads about Hell and that we get to meet the devil! That may sound weird, but in book one we really didn't know the true evil. So I am happy that we are now aquainted with the devil and his minions. It makes for good reading!
The Negatives
There are not really too many negatives to report (because this book is GRRREEEATT!!) but I do feel like I should mention a few.
I was not happy with the lack of Alec in this book. I mean he was there...but not THERE. I was really liking the whole Alec/Eve relationship that was building in book one, and I feel like she went away from it in book two. I mean, we do have interaction, but they seem to be losing their way. Especially with what happens toward the end (I won't give the spoiler...read and find out!!)
I am not looking foward to reading more about the Alec/Eve/Reed love triangle. It just creeps me out that she is "bedding" two brothers (mentally I might add) and I feel like that it will only get more creepy as the series progresses. I hope I am not wrong :)
The Verdict
Get this book!! And then read the next one !!! I know I will!!
See the official review: http://www.bookscompletemeunlimited.c...
December 10, 2009
This series just keeps getting better and better. Eve seems to become more confident with herself as time is going on. She takes the advice of the guys and trusts her gut which leads them all in a way they didn't think was possible and made it so that she was able to figure things out that even the archangels couldn't contemplate.
I love to watch things heat up between Eve and Cain and Abel. While the guys do have genuine feelings for her, they both want to use her to get ahead in their world and inflict pain on the other brother. She does is best to stand up to them both and not be the chew toy in their dogfight. I also like how she is aware of her own conflicted feelings and can see both the good and bad in each one of them. At first I had my idea of who I wanted to see her with, but now I am not sure.
I can't wait to pick up the next book to see what happens next!!
I love to watch things heat up between Eve and Cain and Abel. While the guys do have genuine feelings for her, they both want to use her to get ahead in their world and inflict pain on the other brother. She does is best to stand up to them both and not be the chew toy in their dogfight. I also like how she is aware of her own conflicted feelings and can see both the good and bad in each one of them. At first I had my idea of who I wanted to see her with, but now I am not sure.
I can't wait to pick up the next book to see what happens next!!
April 16, 2014
Contains spoilers: I have really enjoyed the series thus far. The continuous sibling rivalry (with celestial powers) between Abel and Cain is almost as hilarious as Eve's adventures. And an archangel with a cellphone playing Handels hallelujah- lol! I am starting to get a bad feeling about Cains ancestry, though. When you take into the account the lilins who call him "brother", Sammaels reaction, and the color of his wings, I am beginning to wonder if Cain just maybe, has some archangel blood running through his veins... Cant wait to see how this plays out in book 3. One letdown, though- as a Norwegian, I felt a little offended when a demon of Norwegian ancestry, startes counting in SWEDISH! After all; Sweden and Norway are the Cain and Abel of the Nordic countries, so boooo!
Still, 5 ★ from me.
Still, 5 ★ from me.
May 3, 2013
I'm glad that I discovered the Crossfire and Renegade Angels series before the Marked series because I don't think I'd have loved Sylvia Day as much as I do if I hadn't.
I didn't like the first book Eve of Darkness, but I finished it anyway thinking that I just didn't get it. And so I started book two Eve of Destruction. Was really optimistic after the first few chapters but then it kinda went downhill. I think I just still don't get it. There's so much going on and everyone's powers and abilities get really confusing, however the dilemma Eve finds herself in with the two brothers is intriguing and enough to make you keep reading.
I loved the last eight pages, Finally the Sylvia I love returns sparking a little bit of hope for a more positive read for book three - Eve of Chaos.
I didn't like the first book Eve of Darkness, but I finished it anyway thinking that I just didn't get it. And so I started book two Eve of Destruction. Was really optimistic after the first few chapters but then it kinda went downhill. I think I just still don't get it. There's so much going on and everyone's powers and abilities get really confusing, however the dilemma Eve finds herself in with the two brothers is intriguing and enough to make you keep reading.
I loved the last eight pages, Finally the Sylvia I love returns sparking a little bit of hope for a more positive read for book three - Eve of Chaos.
March 19, 2019
A staggering disappointment. The main character does nothing for the first 349 pages other than tell us how hot she is and how everyone either loves her or is jealous. All action happens off camera. When it does happen, it's lame. By all rights, the main character should have been killed again for stupidity. People pop in and out of room to remove a necklace that no one has noticed before now. She leaves her only weapon AGAIN to face the ultimate infernal unarmed. At the end an unnamed woman shows up in the same type and color car as eve and crashes it the same way. With all the vague pronouns, it was hard to tell who was doing what.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 8, 2009
Nothing happened. Not even sex. It was kind of boring.
August 8, 2024
I'm done with this series.
September 12, 2015
Cover:
Die Triquetra symbolisiert die Verbindung von Alec, Reed und Eve. Betrachtet man das Symbol, lassen sich einerseits drei ovale Bestandteile erkenne, dennoch sind diese als eine Einheit miteinander verbunden, genau so, wie die Protagonisten im Buch. Im Vergleich zum ersten Band, wurde das Symbol durch einen Kreis aus Schlangen erweitert, welche sich durch die Triquetra schlängeln und sich gegenseitig in den Schwanz beißen. Die Erweiterung veranschaulicht sehr gut, die Entwicklung der Protagonisten, sowie die zunehmende Gefahr. Ein schlichtes und dennoch wunderschönes Buchdesign.
Meinung:
Das Eve eine starke Persönlichkeit ist, habe ich schon nach wenigen Seiten des ersten Bands erkannt. Es ist beeindruckend zu sehen, wie du junge Frau einerseits in ein vollkommen fremdes und gefährliches Leben gerissen wird, dass ihr einerseits Angst bereitet und andererseits scheut sie sich nicht, ihren Ängsten gegenüber zu treten.
Mit der Ankunft im Camp um die neuen Gezeichneten auszubilden wird Eves Situation noch weiter erschwert. Ihre Verbindung zu Cain und Abel ist ein Dorn im Auge ihrer Mitschüler. Ausgegrenzt zu werden, soll einen schwach machen und emotional belasten. Auch wenn Eve die Wirkung nicht kalt lässt, so hat sie doch einen tiefen Glauben an sich, der sie trotz aller aufkommenden Umstände nicht negativ beeinflusst.
>>[...] Du bist ein kluges Köpfchen, Angel. Pfeif auf die Regeln und folge deinem Instinkt.<<
Nicht nur Eves Stärke, wird zu einem wichtigen Faktor, der sie für viele Seiten zu einem besonderem Individuum erwachsen lässt. Sie vertraut ihrem Instinkt auch dann, wenn Cain, Abel und sogar Erzengel sie vom Gegenteil zu überzeugen versuchen. Die Welt umgeben von Dämonen in der unterschiedlichsten Erscheinungsform ist für Eve ein fremdes Territorium und dennoch bemerkt sie Kleinigkeiten, die anderen aufgrund ihrer Oberflächlichkeit verborgen bleibt.
>>[...] Angst führt zu Fehlern durch Unachtsamkeit.<<
Die Verbindung zwischen den Brüdern Alec und Reed - Cain und Abel - wird durch Eve begründet. Eve fühlt sich zu beiden hingezogen, dennoch scheint ihr Cains Liebe beständiger und auch beide Männer konkurrieren um die Zuneigung der Gezeichneten. Die Brüder werden einerseits vollkommen unterschiedlich beschrieben, sind in gewisser Weise wie Tag und Nacht und könnten sich dennoch nicht ähnlicher sein. Cain handelt zu seinem Vorteil, nichts desto trotz ist er auch immer auf Eves Schutz bedacht. Reed hingegen nimmt seine aufrichtigen Gefühle für Eve gleichzeitig als Anlass, um seinen Bruder eifersüchtig und Eve sich ihrer Gefühle für ihn bewusst zu machen. Dieses verworrene Gefühlsdurcheinander führt zu einer besonderen Verbindung die einige Gefahren birgt.
>>[...] Unsere Instinkte sind grobe Instrumente, unser Verstand hingegen ist eine scharfe Waffe.<<
Die Ereignisse im Camp überschlagen sich und anstatt miteinander zu arbeiten, agieren die meisten Gezeichneten die sich in der Ausbildung befinden, gegen einander. Dies zieht fatale Folgen mit sich, die anderen wiederum genau in die Hände spielt. Die Problematik, dass die Dämonen einen Schutzschild um sich herum errichtet haben, der sie lange Zeit "unsichtbar" für die Gezeichneten macht, besteht nach wie vor. Doch ein weiteres Problem, welches noch schwerwiegender ist, treibt die Engel an ihre Grenzen. Eine von der Hölle neuartig entwickelte Kreatur, die nahezu unbesiegbar ist und dem nicht nur die Gezeichneten wehrlos ausgeliefert sind sondern dem Anschein nach, ebenso die Erzengel.
>>[...] Und lassen Sie keine der Gezeichneten aus den Augen, vor allem nicht Evangeline Hollis. Erwarten Sie allerdings nicht, das sie kooperiert<<, ergänzte er. >>Manchmal tut sie es, manchmal nicht.<< >>Sie ist eine Frau<<, sagte Montevista, als würde das alles erklären. Was es auch tat. >>Sie ist meine Frau.<< >>Verstanden.<<
Alec gibt Eve das Gefühl, sicher und bei Verstand zu sein. Er versucht weder sie zu vertrösten, noch ihr etwas vorzumachen. Er behandelt sie mit Respekt, während alle anderen sie zu ihrem Zweck manipulieren wollen. Der Verlust eines Erzengels führt für Alec allerdings zu gravierenden Veränderungen, die nur die Liebe für ein Wesen zulässt. Ein Verlust für Eve und gleichzeitig Reeds Chance. Doch zuvor müssen die drei erst einmal die Gefahr bannen, die alle auf Trab hält und zunehmend weitere Leben kostet.
Charaktere:
Eve zieht die Gefahr geradezu magisch an. Nicht nur der weiterhin bestehende Konflikt zwischen den beiden Männern, die ihr am Herzen liegen belastet sie, sondern ebenso die zunehmende Bedrohung im Camp. Ihren Vermutungen, was hinter den Angriffen stecken könnte, findet bei Gezeichneten und Erzengeln wenig Beachtung. Doch unerschütterlich vertraut sie ihren Instinkten und bringt sie damit nicht nur einmal in Lebensgefahr.
Alec [Cain] weiß, dass Eve das Training zur Gezeichneten absolvieren muss, um sich gegen die häufenden Gefahren schützen zu können. Nichts desto trotz, gefällt es ihm gar nicht, sie im Lager allein zu lassen in dem mysteriöse Vorkommnisse für jeden zur uneinschätzbaren Gefahr werden. Mit Eve hat er sein Gegenstück gefunden, dennoch vollzieht er eine Wandlung, die nur die Liebe zu einem Wesen erlauben.
Reed [Abel] ist immer edel gekleidet. Seine zivilisierten Äußerlichkeiten sind so trügerisch, lauert unter ihnen doch ein primitiver Mann mit sehr groben Ecken und Kanten.
Schreibstil:
Der zweite Band von Sylvia Days Geschichte zu Cain und Abel war ebenso spannend wie romantisch. Obwohl sich die Intimitäten in diesem Band weniger auf körperliche Akte beziehen, hat es dem Buch jedoch nicht an Romantik gefehlt. Im Gegenteil, gerade die von der Autorin geschilderte Verbindung zwischen den Protagonisten hat die Gefühlswelten dieser eindrucksvoll dargestellt.
Die Darstellung der Charaktere, sowie deren Ausarbeitung hat wieder eine rundum gelungene Geschichte zu Tage befördert. Ebenso viele Kleinigkeiten, die die Autorin hat einfließen lassen haben große Auswirkungen auf den Spannungspegel, sodass ich von einer spannenden Szene in die nächste geschlittert bin.
Lediglich einen halben Punkt Abzug gebe ich, da mir manche Sachverhalte zu verworren waren bzw. besonders das Ende, welches die Antwort auf die Fragen gibt, die sich zu Beginn des Buches aufgetan haben, in meinen Augen zu kurz gehalten war und ich ein wenig den Überblick verloren habe.
Trotz dem halben Eulchen Abzug, war dies eine wirklich tolle Fortsetzung, bei der es auch bei mehrmaligem lesen nicht langweilig wird. Band 3 liegt schon griffbereit, auf in die nächste Runde mit Eve, Cain und Abel ;)
Glossar:
Mal'akh = Engel
Baphomet-Amulett = Schmuckstück einer Hexe, offizielle Symbol der Church of Satan
Zusatz im Buch:
Anhang, mit Informationen zu den sieben Erzengeln, die christliche Engelshierarchie, sowie eine gekürzte Playlist.
Die Triquetra symbolisiert die Verbindung von Alec, Reed und Eve. Betrachtet man das Symbol, lassen sich einerseits drei ovale Bestandteile erkenne, dennoch sind diese als eine Einheit miteinander verbunden, genau so, wie die Protagonisten im Buch. Im Vergleich zum ersten Band, wurde das Symbol durch einen Kreis aus Schlangen erweitert, welche sich durch die Triquetra schlängeln und sich gegenseitig in den Schwanz beißen. Die Erweiterung veranschaulicht sehr gut, die Entwicklung der Protagonisten, sowie die zunehmende Gefahr. Ein schlichtes und dennoch wunderschönes Buchdesign.
Meinung:
Das Eve eine starke Persönlichkeit ist, habe ich schon nach wenigen Seiten des ersten Bands erkannt. Es ist beeindruckend zu sehen, wie du junge Frau einerseits in ein vollkommen fremdes und gefährliches Leben gerissen wird, dass ihr einerseits Angst bereitet und andererseits scheut sie sich nicht, ihren Ängsten gegenüber zu treten.
Mit der Ankunft im Camp um die neuen Gezeichneten auszubilden wird Eves Situation noch weiter erschwert. Ihre Verbindung zu Cain und Abel ist ein Dorn im Auge ihrer Mitschüler. Ausgegrenzt zu werden, soll einen schwach machen und emotional belasten. Auch wenn Eve die Wirkung nicht kalt lässt, so hat sie doch einen tiefen Glauben an sich, der sie trotz aller aufkommenden Umstände nicht negativ beeinflusst.
>>[...] Du bist ein kluges Köpfchen, Angel. Pfeif auf die Regeln und folge deinem Instinkt.<<
Nicht nur Eves Stärke, wird zu einem wichtigen Faktor, der sie für viele Seiten zu einem besonderem Individuum erwachsen lässt. Sie vertraut ihrem Instinkt auch dann, wenn Cain, Abel und sogar Erzengel sie vom Gegenteil zu überzeugen versuchen. Die Welt umgeben von Dämonen in der unterschiedlichsten Erscheinungsform ist für Eve ein fremdes Territorium und dennoch bemerkt sie Kleinigkeiten, die anderen aufgrund ihrer Oberflächlichkeit verborgen bleibt.
>>[...] Angst führt zu Fehlern durch Unachtsamkeit.<<
Die Verbindung zwischen den Brüdern Alec und Reed - Cain und Abel - wird durch Eve begründet. Eve fühlt sich zu beiden hingezogen, dennoch scheint ihr Cains Liebe beständiger und auch beide Männer konkurrieren um die Zuneigung der Gezeichneten. Die Brüder werden einerseits vollkommen unterschiedlich beschrieben, sind in gewisser Weise wie Tag und Nacht und könnten sich dennoch nicht ähnlicher sein. Cain handelt zu seinem Vorteil, nichts desto trotz ist er auch immer auf Eves Schutz bedacht. Reed hingegen nimmt seine aufrichtigen Gefühle für Eve gleichzeitig als Anlass, um seinen Bruder eifersüchtig und Eve sich ihrer Gefühle für ihn bewusst zu machen. Dieses verworrene Gefühlsdurcheinander führt zu einer besonderen Verbindung die einige Gefahren birgt.
>>[...] Unsere Instinkte sind grobe Instrumente, unser Verstand hingegen ist eine scharfe Waffe.<<
Die Ereignisse im Camp überschlagen sich und anstatt miteinander zu arbeiten, agieren die meisten Gezeichneten die sich in der Ausbildung befinden, gegen einander. Dies zieht fatale Folgen mit sich, die anderen wiederum genau in die Hände spielt. Die Problematik, dass die Dämonen einen Schutzschild um sich herum errichtet haben, der sie lange Zeit "unsichtbar" für die Gezeichneten macht, besteht nach wie vor. Doch ein weiteres Problem, welches noch schwerwiegender ist, treibt die Engel an ihre Grenzen. Eine von der Hölle neuartig entwickelte Kreatur, die nahezu unbesiegbar ist und dem nicht nur die Gezeichneten wehrlos ausgeliefert sind sondern dem Anschein nach, ebenso die Erzengel.
>>[...] Und lassen Sie keine der Gezeichneten aus den Augen, vor allem nicht Evangeline Hollis. Erwarten Sie allerdings nicht, das sie kooperiert<<, ergänzte er. >>Manchmal tut sie es, manchmal nicht.<< >>Sie ist eine Frau<<, sagte Montevista, als würde das alles erklären. Was es auch tat. >>Sie ist meine Frau.<< >>Verstanden.<<
Alec gibt Eve das Gefühl, sicher und bei Verstand zu sein. Er versucht weder sie zu vertrösten, noch ihr etwas vorzumachen. Er behandelt sie mit Respekt, während alle anderen sie zu ihrem Zweck manipulieren wollen. Der Verlust eines Erzengels führt für Alec allerdings zu gravierenden Veränderungen, die nur die Liebe für ein Wesen zulässt. Ein Verlust für Eve und gleichzeitig Reeds Chance. Doch zuvor müssen die drei erst einmal die Gefahr bannen, die alle auf Trab hält und zunehmend weitere Leben kostet.
Charaktere:
Eve zieht die Gefahr geradezu magisch an. Nicht nur der weiterhin bestehende Konflikt zwischen den beiden Männern, die ihr am Herzen liegen belastet sie, sondern ebenso die zunehmende Bedrohung im Camp. Ihren Vermutungen, was hinter den Angriffen stecken könnte, findet bei Gezeichneten und Erzengeln wenig Beachtung. Doch unerschütterlich vertraut sie ihren Instinkten und bringt sie damit nicht nur einmal in Lebensgefahr.
Alec [Cain] weiß, dass Eve das Training zur Gezeichneten absolvieren muss, um sich gegen die häufenden Gefahren schützen zu können. Nichts desto trotz, gefällt es ihm gar nicht, sie im Lager allein zu lassen in dem mysteriöse Vorkommnisse für jeden zur uneinschätzbaren Gefahr werden. Mit Eve hat er sein Gegenstück gefunden, dennoch vollzieht er eine Wandlung, die nur die Liebe zu einem Wesen erlauben.
Reed [Abel] ist immer edel gekleidet. Seine zivilisierten Äußerlichkeiten sind so trügerisch, lauert unter ihnen doch ein primitiver Mann mit sehr groben Ecken und Kanten.
Schreibstil:
Der zweite Band von Sylvia Days Geschichte zu Cain und Abel war ebenso spannend wie romantisch. Obwohl sich die Intimitäten in diesem Band weniger auf körperliche Akte beziehen, hat es dem Buch jedoch nicht an Romantik gefehlt. Im Gegenteil, gerade die von der Autorin geschilderte Verbindung zwischen den Protagonisten hat die Gefühlswelten dieser eindrucksvoll dargestellt.
Die Darstellung der Charaktere, sowie deren Ausarbeitung hat wieder eine rundum gelungene Geschichte zu Tage befördert. Ebenso viele Kleinigkeiten, die die Autorin hat einfließen lassen haben große Auswirkungen auf den Spannungspegel, sodass ich von einer spannenden Szene in die nächste geschlittert bin.
Lediglich einen halben Punkt Abzug gebe ich, da mir manche Sachverhalte zu verworren waren bzw. besonders das Ende, welches die Antwort auf die Fragen gibt, die sich zu Beginn des Buches aufgetan haben, in meinen Augen zu kurz gehalten war und ich ein wenig den Überblick verloren habe.
Trotz dem halben Eulchen Abzug, war dies eine wirklich tolle Fortsetzung, bei der es auch bei mehrmaligem lesen nicht langweilig wird. Band 3 liegt schon griffbereit, auf in die nächste Runde mit Eve, Cain und Abel ;)
Glossar:
Mal'akh = Engel
Baphomet-Amulett = Schmuckstück einer Hexe, offizielle Symbol der Church of Satan
Zusatz im Buch:
Anhang, mit Informationen zu den sieben Erzengeln, die christliche Engelshierarchie, sowie eine gekürzte Playlist.
February 10, 2021
Continuing onwards to Book 2 in the series has Eve beginning her training and going with her Training Class for new Marks on a "fieldtrip" to a deserted military base. As you would think, both Alec and Reed are arguing over whether or not they will be able to accompany her on this journey, but both are told to stay away. Alec gets an assignment to take out the Alpha Charles in Northern California and Reed is busy trying to get some backup to help protect Eve.
And while this is all occurring, Eve is not feeling well but this is dismissed by Raquel and Reed........hmmmm, that's curious. Trainees begin dying and not in simple ways but gruesomely. The only one who seems to have a realistic idea of what is happening is Eve, but what does she know?
There is a very unusual occurrence that happens between Eve, Reed and Alec and this new tie between them complicates things in a very unusual way. Things are changing and there are many, many different plotlines going on at the same time.
I am liking this series so far, even though Eve gets on my nerves every so often but not too much for me to stop now. Interesting politics are in play and some of what is going on is brought to light near the end of this book. Onwards to book 3.....
And while this is all occurring, Eve is not feeling well but this is dismissed by Raquel and Reed........hmmmm, that's curious. Trainees begin dying and not in simple ways but gruesomely. The only one who seems to have a realistic idea of what is happening is Eve, but what does she know?
There is a very unusual occurrence that happens between Eve, Reed and Alec and this new tie between them complicates things in a very unusual way. Things are changing and there are many, many different plotlines going on at the same time.
I am liking this series so far, even though Eve gets on my nerves every so often but not too much for me to stop now. Interesting politics are in play and some of what is going on is brought to light near the end of this book. Onwards to book 3.....
June 2, 2024
So, not sure what's going on here but this book barely kept my interest. IDK why the FMC is actually becoming less interesting as her story evolves. There's just too many similarities between other book series I have read and it's starting to feel overly derivative. The whole world building feels like 1 part Brotherhood of the Black Dagger, one part Buffy the Vampire Slayer along with some kind of biblical mishmash which makes very little sense at all. Kind of a trail mix of paranormal creatures and half realized romantic tropes that take up a lot of space but doesn't really go anywhere. There's not much suspense or danger if you can just be brought back to life anytime you get killed. The Caine/Able thing which should work better is flailing along too. Which brother is the true love match, the one who dresses in suits or the one who rides a motorcycle, because other than that they seem pretty much interchangeable. Hopefully Eve of Chaos will do something to respark my interest.
June 30, 2025
This book was okay. It wasn’t as good as the first one. I felt like there were too many characters and the plot got lost a bit. While I liked seeing Eve come into her own more, I didn’t like the lack of Alec in this book. While Able has grown on me, I believe Alec and Eve are end game. The love triangle is getting too convoluted for me. I don’t like how she wants a physical relationship with both brothers. Them being related just makes it icky and I feel like she’s jerking both men around really bad, especially Alec. She needs to make a choice once and for all and the men need to accept it.
I’ll continue on with the series because I’m invested at this point but I’m not eagerly awaiting the next one. These books are missing the sexual and emotional intensity you expect from Sylvia Day books like the Crossfire series. It’s making it harder to enjoy it especially when the world she’s building is interesting but is not fulfilling its potential.
I’ll continue on with the series because I’m invested at this point but I’m not eagerly awaiting the next one. These books are missing the sexual and emotional intensity you expect from Sylvia Day books like the Crossfire series. It’s making it harder to enjoy it especially when the world she’s building is interesting but is not fulfilling its potential.
December 13, 2018
I have a love-hate feeling with the triumvirate of Alec Cain - Eve Hollis - Reed Abel. I love how strong their souls were connected as if all three of them were one unit. Just like Eve, I love both men. How can any female resist Cain and Abel? But I hate that because Eve loves one man and covets the other, it hurts both men, or all three of them in the process. They were all suffering in their own ways because of their strong bonds with each other. Sometimes it's so complicated that I think a ménage a trois is inevitable. But will the brothers willingly share without killing the other?
There is the whole business of demon slaying and vanquishing but for me, this is only secondary. What kept me hooked in the Marked Series was the Cain-Eve-Abel story and where it will lead. So, on to the 3rd book, Eve of Chaos.
There is the whole business of demon slaying and vanquishing but for me, this is only secondary. What kept me hooked in the Marked Series was the Cain-Eve-Abel story and where it will lead. So, on to the 3rd book, Eve of Chaos.
March 18, 2018
Another great read from S.J Day’s Marked Series. I am a huge fan or urban fantasy and loved this book. The first book in this series ‘Eve of Darkness’ was a real winner for me and reading book 2 ‘Eve of Destruction’ was so much better with the story line. But I am really starting to get annoyed with the 3 way love triangle between Cain, Eve & Abel. I know that Eve will have very strong feelings for both of them but she has mentioned several times throughout the book that she is a one man woman but yet she keeps playing the brothers. She has a jealousy moment over Cain when he mentions that he is with the Mare but yet she is making out with Abel. Talk about double standards. Other then this frustrating triangle I really loved reading this book and can’t wait to read ‘Eve of Chaos’.
November 13, 2018
I Can't Take It Anymore! I hung on through the longest flash back ever, ready to see what happened after the dragon fight, but found myself extremely disappointed. This story reaffirmed my distaste for love triangles. It's a bummer because I loved Day's Crossfire series
side note: both stories had the male love interest move in next door -- and heroine names were Evangeline "Eve" and Eva....hmmmm...sensing recurrent themes! (I'm sure there were more similarities, but these two really stood out).
side note: both stories had the male love interest move in next door -- and heroine names were Evangeline "Eve" and Eva....hmmmm...sensing recurrent themes! (I'm sure there were more similarities, but these two really stood out).
May 11, 2017
Solidly in the "love triangle zone". If you don't like them, don't read this book. Both guys are super hot, of course, but the main character has commit issues to match theirs. Fun whodunit, and plot kept me reading but overall a bit lackluster. Left it on a total cliff-hanger too, which is annoying.
October 15, 2018
A continuação da saga foca muito mais o aspecto do sobrenatural, sua forma de organização e as disputas por poder. Achei a trama bem intricada e cheia de ação mas o romance não foi o foco deste 2 volume da série. As intrigas se sobressaíram e ofuscaram a participação da nossa querida Eva. Vamos ver como vai terminar este triunvirato na continuação da série;)
March 9, 2019
I really enjoyed this book, much more than the first one. But there a few errors I noticed in the spelling and in some of the details. One page said one thing and the other page said another thing. The editing was not done well on this book, but other than that it was better than the first in my opinion!
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April 11, 2021Sadly this story just didn’t have the tension and excitement the first one did. Our heroine spends too much time in an abandoned townhome “in training” thinking about what’s going on and not enough time figuring it out and doing things. Also first book: a 7-day sexed up marathon in the first 50 pages and a stairwell rendezvous. Second book: Sandpaper dry spell.
May 4, 2017
This is quite literally THE WORST book I have ever read. If zero stars were an option that is what I would give it. Poorly written. The intended story line would be great, but it was unfortunately not put together in an engaging manner. I don't see myself reading the third.
January 18, 2018
I liked this better then the first book. It has more plot and since it didn't skip timelines it was easier to follow the story. I do feel that the erotic tones where missing in this book, but it has a much better story line then the first.
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