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shhchar's review against another edition
3.0
2.5/5
Considering I finished Beautiful Darkness in one day, Beautiful Chaos was a let down. The majority of it was very slow and boring. When there were plot events happening, I was extremely confused. I maybe understood about three things in this book. I really did like the ending, and I can't wait to read the finale!
Considering I finished Beautiful Darkness in one day, Beautiful Chaos was a let down. The majority of it was very slow and boring. When there were plot events happening, I was extremely confused. I maybe understood about three things in this book. I really did like the ending, and I can't wait to read the finale!
raaachoo's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide
celjla212's review against another edition
5.0
Now that Ethan has Lena back, he is ready to go back to school and start his junior year. Going back with them are Ethan's best friend, Link, who is now part Incubus, and Lena's cousin Ridley, who is no longer a Siren. This makes for some very interesting school days, to say the least.
Unfortunately, all is not well in Gatlin since the Order of Things has been disrupted. There are swarms of bugs all over town, record high temperatures, and no one seems to be able to grow any crops...even the grass in the front yard is dead. It's up to Ethan, Lena, and the rest of their friends and family to find out how to reset the order and make the world right again.
Of course, this would be easier if Abraham and Sarafine were not still around and trying their best to destroy the town and Ethan along with it. Abraham is on a quest to find his protege John Breed, and Ethan must figure out not only how to keep Abraham and Sarafine at bay, but also just why John is so important to them.
Yes, there are a LOOOOOTTT of things going on in this book. But that's why I loved it. The story kept me compelled the whole way through. I love every single character in these books, and I am now very invested in their stories and the reasons behind why they do the things they do.
Link, now being part Incubus, is referring to himself as the Linkubus. I find that pretty hilarious. He can now take his pick of any girl in town, but it doesn't matter. Ridley still has a hold on him even though her Siren powers are long gone. I love the dynamic between these two, and in a way I think their relationship is more entertaining than Ethan and Lena's.
Ethan and Lena are back together now, but that doesn't mean things are all good, all the time. They sometimes throw jabs at each other for events that happened while they were apart. You hardly ever see this in a book, and I loved it, because it made their relationship seem more realistic. This happens in real people's lives all the time. People just can't let go of the past.
It did take me a little while longer to read this book, but that's because it was so long! That's OK...I loved every single page and I cannot wait for more.
Unfortunately, all is not well in Gatlin since the Order of Things has been disrupted. There are swarms of bugs all over town, record high temperatures, and no one seems to be able to grow any crops...even the grass in the front yard is dead. It's up to Ethan, Lena, and the rest of their friends and family to find out how to reset the order and make the world right again.
Of course, this would be easier if Abraham and Sarafine were not still around and trying their best to destroy the town and Ethan along with it. Abraham is on a quest to find his protege John Breed, and Ethan must figure out not only how to keep Abraham and Sarafine at bay, but also just why John is so important to them.
Yes, there are a LOOOOOTTT of things going on in this book. But that's why I loved it. The story kept me compelled the whole way through. I love every single character in these books, and I am now very invested in their stories and the reasons behind why they do the things they do.
Link, now being part Incubus, is referring to himself as the Linkubus. I find that pretty hilarious. He can now take his pick of any girl in town, but it doesn't matter. Ridley still has a hold on him even though her Siren powers are long gone. I love the dynamic between these two, and in a way I think their relationship is more entertaining than Ethan and Lena's.
Ethan and Lena are back together now, but that doesn't mean things are all good, all the time. They sometimes throw jabs at each other for events that happened while they were apart. You hardly ever see this in a book, and I loved it, because it made their relationship seem more realistic. This happens in real people's lives all the time. People just can't let go of the past.
It did take me a little while longer to read this book, but that's because it was so long! That's OK...I loved every single page and I cannot wait for more.
jodielizabeth85's review against another edition
4.0
loved this book. took a while to get into but once i did it was hard to put down. i found the same thing with book 2. such a good series so far! the ending of this book made me cry and jump right into the last book! cant wait to see how the series ends!!
lizzie_knappett's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
lissegura0618's review against another edition
5.0
I think this book gave me some type of conciliation because of what happen in book number 2, but I got really sad at the end because Ethan committed suicide to save the people he loves and his hometown (This part made me cry for hours and I'm still crying right now). But in the bright side in the fourth book, he comes back to life but Amma dies (I think I'm about to cry again). But with all honesty I did not hate the book just the ending and when Ethan and Lena said goodbye to each other.
gillytee's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
daydreamerbaby's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0