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gingerbookdragon85's review against another edition
5.0
So far...
I'm loving this look into angels, demons, God, and Lucifer. It paints a portrait of a pack of demons calling themselves the Se7en, and their world and personalities are addicting.
I'm loving this look into angels, demons, God, and Lucifer. It paints a portrait of a pack of demons calling themselves the Se7en, and their world and personalities are addicting.
angelareads87's review against another edition
5.0
5 freaking stars!!!
This book I couldn't put down for anything. Finished it within a few hours. My first S.L. Jennings book. And it won't be my last. On to the next one.
This book I couldn't put down for anything. Finished it within a few hours. My first S.L. Jennings book. And it won't be my last. On to the next one.
emilye3's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 This was so good! I honestly had no expectations going into this and I ended up absolutely loving this. Just what I needed.
jenna_bookworm_5822's review against another edition
4.0
Loved the beginning of the Se7en Sinners series. Another tale of Angels and Demons and all the in betweens with lies and deceit and a little lust and romance thrown in.
fufa's review
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
vidhi26p's review against another edition
3.0
This book held a very promising premise but wasn't all that captivating. The romance was sketchy and not altogether believable. While I genuinely appreciated the action, it wasn't enough of a balance at all. The female character was quite the push-over and very submissive. She was all in all pretty static. And her character was developed immensely through direct characterization which I did not like at all. Overall, I would give 2.5 stars, and would not recommend this novel.
ri99's review against another edition
2.0
It always kinda weirds me out when everyone seems to love a book, and I don’t. I mean are we all reading the same book here!!! Maybe it’s because I’m not really a fan of the angel/demon kinda books, I’ve only read a few (which I mostly didn’t like), and this was just so disturbing for some reason. I didn’t like any of the characters at all, and honestly it’s a little too predictable. I guess it’s just not my kinda book.
P.S: the second star was for the steamy scenes, they weren’t as bad as the book.
P.S: the second star was for the steamy scenes, they weren’t as bad as the book.
kate_and_books's review against another edition
5.0
And God saw that the light was good. And God separated the light from the darkness. God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And…. Then it all went to shite.
Millennia later…….
“Turn around. Walk.” I should’ve known then that I was doomed. A good girl would’ve cried.
Who wouldn’t want to continue reading after that sentence?
The Se7en roam the earth saving humanity. They sin so that we humans may find salvation.
What a bunch the Se7en are. Let me introduce the magnificent anti-hero se7en.
Toyol – demon of mystery and thievery, Phenex the conjuror, masters of all sciences, literature. The one and only famous Cain know in history. Jinn master of disguise, able to appear as one desires, Andras the demon of instigation and conflict, Lilly, a conniving and convincing bitch (I'm not going to give away who she really is) and last but not least L (the same applies here to who he actually is)
Why spoil the fun? The anticipation? The angst of the book?
Read for yourself.
The Se7en are to stop the humans that have been CALLED to fulfill their duty. They live by the motto kill one and save a million. None of them have tried to stop it until a slip of a girl entered their lives.
Eden lives on the edges of society and tries to be invisible. Her mother believed that she was seduced by the devil. Turns out she was right. Bred for destruction, a born sinner. She is nearing being CALLED.
Kidnapped and forced to end the few ties that she made she cuts her sister out of her life. Leaving her with the hope that the Se7en can help her maybe even save her.
There is more to her just being one of the called though. After an accident when she was younger she was saved by an unexpected entity. Adriel. Complex yet intriguing.
The se7en well more specifically L thinks that Eden has a purpose to fulfill. She herself isn’t too sure. Her whole life she has never felt wanted or loved but more like a burden, insignificant, inconsequential until she starts to see a different side to herself with L’s help. She is brave, strong, and persistent.
I like Eden. I rooted for her every step of the way. I still am. She has had it tough but has kept her humanity and with the shite hand that she has been dealt has survived. She needs to realize that she is worthy of love and that she does deserve forgiveness. Her nightmares are freaking scary though.
For all L’s broodiness and hardness I love him. He is the ultimate bad boy anti-hero. What is better than a hero? Yes you guessed it any anti-hero. Even is the oldest tortured, battered soul out there. There is a certain kinship with Eden though. He sees her even before she saw herself. His feelings are real.
“But you…you were born into sin. You were made for this darkness. And even though I know you are so much more than that, I feel at …home. With you, inside you, it makes me remember what it feels like to belong somewhere”
But he is lonely and his brethren aren’t what he needs. He needs Eden just like Eden needs him.
“Eden, I submit to you daily. Every moment we’re together, every time you sleep with your cheek pressed against my chest, I am submitting to a side of me that was lost a long time ago. And in those moments, I remember what I was, and what I have lost. And I hate myself for missing it.”
But not all is doom and gloom there are fun times and banter.
“I swear, it’s bad enough that he challenges all my music choices. I have to be subjected to veggie chips and turkey jerky too? Turkey is already dry as hell. Why would you dry it out even more?” “I mean, she has a point” Toyol shrugs.
“Toyol please tell your friend that Sour Patch Kids are totally healthy, and he should stop being the old fart that he is and live a little.”
Or……
“Is your pissy attitude about what happened downstairs, I’m sorry,” I say with a heaved breath. “I’m not pissy.” “Really, so you’re not talking to me because you’re being your regular happy-go-lucky self, complete with sunshine and daffodils?”
To help with their predicament they seek advice at the watcher’s house. Eden wonders off to use the bathroom and stumbles into a real life fantasy of an orgy with a man who seems familiar. Kind of weird at first but hot as hell. I felt as if it didn’t fit in the end it does make sense though. This is the ultimate fight between good and evil. With several different factions included as well. The Watcher gives them a tip of seeking the Dark Fee, enter King Dorian. As if I don’t have enough books to read they have now made it onto my radar. Gah! Damn you woman!
Although Eden was betrayed by one of those she loved she still sacrificed herself for her family, friends and even without knowing it the love that she had for L.
My initial response to writing up some of my notes beforehand with the book was that I couldn’t give it the full 5 stars because of the non-existent/existent relationship between the H/h and for the fact is that Eden constantly doubts L and why he should save her. Yes, I get it. It all has to do with her insecurities but it was one too many times. I was only going to give it 4 stars. Let’s hope her sacrifice will be for nothing. But then….
In the end it is a 5 star read.
It has been a very long time that I have read a GOOD book about Angels and Demons. On top of that this is also my first book by Ms. Jennings and I think we hit it off with Born Sinner.
Ms. Jennings has taken a topic that has been used on numerous occasions but has turned and twisted it in to something utterly unique. Her story telling is flawless, unique, riveting, spell binding. I could go on but you get my drift. When it comes to this genre I'm a tough customer and I don’t read everything.
I would recommend this book and as there is no real date of the release of the next installment. My fate has been decided. Actually this is also a book that I am prepared to wait for. Hopefully. I think. Hurry up woman!
Book received by author in exchange for an honest review
Review can be found @ http://jerisbookattic-reviewblog.blogspot.de/2016/08/born-sinner-se7en-sinners-1-by-sl.html
Millennia later…….
“Turn around. Walk.” I should’ve known then that I was doomed. A good girl would’ve cried.
Who wouldn’t want to continue reading after that sentence?
The Se7en roam the earth saving humanity. They sin so that we humans may find salvation.
What a bunch the Se7en are. Let me introduce the magnificent anti-hero se7en.
Toyol – demon of mystery and thievery, Phenex the conjuror, masters of all sciences, literature. The one and only famous Cain know in history. Jinn master of disguise, able to appear as one desires, Andras the demon of instigation and conflict, Lilly, a conniving and convincing bitch (I'm not going to give away who she really is) and last but not least L (the same applies here to who he actually is)
Why spoil the fun? The anticipation? The angst of the book?
Read for yourself.
The Se7en are to stop the humans that have been CALLED to fulfill their duty. They live by the motto kill one and save a million. None of them have tried to stop it until a slip of a girl entered their lives.
Eden lives on the edges of society and tries to be invisible. Her mother believed that she was seduced by the devil. Turns out she was right. Bred for destruction, a born sinner. She is nearing being CALLED.
Kidnapped and forced to end the few ties that she made she cuts her sister out of her life. Leaving her with the hope that the Se7en can help her maybe even save her.
There is more to her just being one of the called though. After an accident when she was younger she was saved by an unexpected entity. Adriel. Complex yet intriguing.
The se7en well more specifically L thinks that Eden has a purpose to fulfill. She herself isn’t too sure. Her whole life she has never felt wanted or loved but more like a burden, insignificant, inconsequential until she starts to see a different side to herself with L’s help. She is brave, strong, and persistent.
I like Eden. I rooted for her every step of the way. I still am. She has had it tough but has kept her humanity and with the shite hand that she has been dealt has survived. She needs to realize that she is worthy of love and that she does deserve forgiveness. Her nightmares are freaking scary though.
For all L’s broodiness and hardness I love him. He is the ultimate bad boy anti-hero. What is better than a hero? Yes you guessed it any anti-hero. Even is the oldest tortured, battered soul out there. There is a certain kinship with Eden though. He sees her even before she saw herself. His feelings are real.
“But you…you were born into sin. You were made for this darkness. And even though I know you are so much more than that, I feel at …home. With you, inside you, it makes me remember what it feels like to belong somewhere”
But he is lonely and his brethren aren’t what he needs. He needs Eden just like Eden needs him.
“Eden, I submit to you daily. Every moment we’re together, every time you sleep with your cheek pressed against my chest, I am submitting to a side of me that was lost a long time ago. And in those moments, I remember what I was, and what I have lost. And I hate myself for missing it.”
But not all is doom and gloom there are fun times and banter.
“I swear, it’s bad enough that he challenges all my music choices. I have to be subjected to veggie chips and turkey jerky too? Turkey is already dry as hell. Why would you dry it out even more?” “I mean, she has a point” Toyol shrugs.
“Toyol please tell your friend that Sour Patch Kids are totally healthy, and he should stop being the old fart that he is and live a little.”
Or……
“Is your pissy attitude about what happened downstairs, I’m sorry,” I say with a heaved breath. “I’m not pissy.” “Really, so you’re not talking to me because you’re being your regular happy-go-lucky self, complete with sunshine and daffodils?”
To help with their predicament they seek advice at the watcher’s house. Eden wonders off to use the bathroom and stumbles into a real life fantasy of an orgy with a man who seems familiar. Kind of weird at first but hot as hell. I felt as if it didn’t fit in the end it does make sense though. This is the ultimate fight between good and evil. With several different factions included as well. The Watcher gives them a tip of seeking the Dark Fee, enter King Dorian. As if I don’t have enough books to read they have now made it onto my radar. Gah! Damn you woman!
Although Eden was betrayed by one of those she loved she still sacrificed herself for her family, friends and even without knowing it the love that she had for L.
My initial response to writing up some of my notes beforehand with the book was that I couldn’t give it the full 5 stars because of the non-existent/existent relationship between the H/h and for the fact is that Eden constantly doubts L and why he should save her. Yes, I get it. It all has to do with her insecurities but it was one too many times. I was only going to give it 4 stars. Let’s hope her sacrifice will be for nothing. But then….
In the end it is a 5 star read.
It has been a very long time that I have read a GOOD book about Angels and Demons. On top of that this is also my first book by Ms. Jennings and I think we hit it off with Born Sinner.
Ms. Jennings has taken a topic that has been used on numerous occasions but has turned and twisted it in to something utterly unique. Her story telling is flawless, unique, riveting, spell binding. I could go on but you get my drift. When it comes to this genre I'm a tough customer and I don’t read everything.
I would recommend this book and as there is no real date of the release of the next installment. My fate has been decided. Actually this is also a book that I am prepared to wait for. Hopefully. I think. Hurry up woman!
Book received by author in exchange for an honest review
Review can be found @ http://jerisbookattic-reviewblog.blogspot.de/2016/08/born-sinner-se7en-sinners-1-by-sl.html