Author: Rachel VincentMy Soul To Save (Soul Screamers #2)
Publication Date: December 29th 2009Publisher: Harlequin TeenGenre: Young Adult, Urban Fantasy/Paranormal
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When Kaylee Cavanaugh screams, someone dies. So when teen pop star Eden croaks onstage and Kaylee doesn't wail, she knows something is dead wrong. She can't cry for someone who has no soul. The last thing Kaylee needs right now is to be skipping school, breaking her dad's ironclad curfew and putting her too-hot-to-be-real boyfriend's loyalty to the test. But starry-eyed teens are trading their souls: a flickering lifetime of fame and fortune in exchange for eternity in the Netherworld—a consequence they can't possibly understand. Kaylee can't let that happen, even if trying to save their souls means putting her own at risk….
My Thoughts:
Good but not as good as the first book.
The story started at Eden's concert, where Kaylee, Nash and Tod saw Eden fell and die. They learned that Addison Paige--Tod's ex-girlfriend also sold her soul to a hellion and is now next on the list. Tod will do everything to save Addison's soul and once again, Kaylee became so concerned of helping Addison and Tod. Nash couldn't let Kaylee go to the Netherworld without him so he agreed to help his brother and Kaylee save Addison's soul from the hellion.
In book two, readers will finally see what the Netherworld really look like. The setting and the world building is really good and Rachel Vincent nailed it. I liked the idea of the Netherworld, because it was different from what I'd expected. Not just a barren land but an actual place or city just like ours but it was the horrible and dangerous side of it. It was interesting and scary to read about. The writing is still good, the concept is ok. And it was nice to see how Nash and Kaylee's relationship develops though I wish there was more to see about Nash. Tod was always present but I liked him more in My Soul To Save. I was a bit irritated with him for putting Kaylee at risk just to save Addison. It wasn't also Kaylee's strongest point in the series because there were times when I want to hit her in the head. I don't like her messing with things she's not actually involved with, and I hate it when she's being so stubborn especially with her dad.
I wish this book has something more than saving Addison's and Regan's souls from the hellion. There's just something missing or lacking in the story that made it less entertaining for me. I admit, there are times that I almost give up and thought of picking up another book to read, but then I really wanted to see how the story will shape the characters and prepare them for the next books in the series. Many times I struggled to finish the book but I'm glad that I did.
Don't hesitate to pick up My Soul to Save if you enjoyed and loved My Soul To Take. It's still good, just not the best in the series, I think.
3.5 coffee cups!
3.5 coffee cups!
My Rating:
I totally agree! I felt that there should have been a little more to the book than just saving Addison and Regan's souls. This is a great review, and I love your blog background! I think that Addison's sacrifice in the end though was really noble, though, but I agree with you on the most part about that book.
ReplyDeleteYes, right? It's just that, something is missing there... it could have been a better story. And all their hardships to save Addison went for nothing because instead of saving Addison, they ended up saving Regan.
DeleteThanks for dropping by Eileen =)
Yay! I'm so glad to read your review of this one!
ReplyDeleteI agree - Kaylees motivations fell so short for me. And I think that way of hers of doing everything behind her father's back is silly. But I did like Tod. At this point, at least, he doesn't care much about Kaylee, right? He'd do anything for those he loves, and I like that he can bend his moral code if he has to in order to help.
The younger sister was so stupid, though, getting contracted. I think she should have gotten her contract in full effect! That should teach her to sell souls.
Great review as always, April!
Honestly, I became so curious about Tod, too. Mariam changed team after the fourth book (I think) and you are all Team Tod. I'm still rooting for Nash right now but I'm excited to see beyond Tod in the next books. I wonder what it is that made you all loved him more than Nash. But yes, Kaylee is just not strong enough for me as a heroine. She irritated me in book 2 and I hope it changes in book 3.
DeleteThanks Ron for always being here at my blog =) I always look forward on your visits! :)
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I have seen this series on so many blogs now and it sounds really intriguing! I am definitely going to have to look into reading them.
ReplyDeleteA great review April :)
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