Exodus: The Ravenhood, Book 2

I really liked the first book.The main female character has a life filled with emotional experiences. I liked all of the characters, and the story was interesting. Well written.

I have started and finished the Duet in a weekend. That was two days ago. I am still feeling very raw and tender, extremely emotional. During the day, while I work, I surprise myself thinking about how the Duet made me feel and I still feel the need to cry a little more.Let me be clear. I have read a few amazing books and felt them deeply, but this Duet - despite not being perfect - has left me reeling. It's jam-packed with feelings, light and heavy. Solitude, abandonment issues (the weight of caring for a fragile parent and the lack of relationship with her father even when physically present), friendship, love, lust, breaking the barriers of the comfort zone, anger, angst, mystery, learning to dig deeper into adulthood and what it means to not stop on the surface, interesting topics and conspiracy theories, shame, break-ups, separation, grief, inertia, trust issues, again so much anger and angst and conflicts and confrontation and pride, death and even more grief and anger.(SPOILERS)I felt my heart soar and break and mend and soar and break times and times again while reading it. I also felt incredibly hot and bothered and I could understand why she was so torn while feeling in love with one, two then three men at the same time. I thought that KS was amazing in sneaking characters under your skin so much that you could actually feel happiness, warmth and sunshine while being with Sean, and coolness, moodiness and "never-enoughness" (I know it's not a word) while being with Dominic. And then Tobias really threw everything in the air because when he came into the equation and started growing on you, KS had made Sean and Dom disappear so you started forgetting why you were so in love with them and that falling in love with Tobias actually made sense because he was so all-encompassing and annihilating and all man that you couldn't help it.I didn't always like Cecilia. I understood her, I understood where she was coming from (especially her relationship with her mother and how being her mother's mother crippled her for so long) and I appreciate that she was so young and impressionable but sometimes I couldn't stand her. I resented her young age and its clash against the maturity of the other characters, and the battle that they were fighting. But i liked the woman she became (even though 26 is still such a young age to accomplish all of that, even if it's implied she grew up very quickly, also because of the boys of summer). Her defining qualities for the majority of the books are her stunning beauty and her heart (which she uses as a mouthpiece. I loved that quote). Which, don't get me wrong, are two amazing qualities. And in the "now" part of the book she comes across as a shrewd business woman, and very brave. So I can appreciate her character development.I loved that one of the main characters died and that it was rather quick and that it was such a momentous plot twist.I loved how people are so cold with her once she comes back to Triple Falls. I started crying when Tyler shows up at Eddie's and that warmed my heart beyond words. It really gutted me for some reasons. And I love that she sees Sean only at the end. How he hugs her without thinking twice about it only to then put distance because every feelings comes back up again and not everything is magically forgiven and forgotten on the spot. And I loved how he gives her Dom's car and then goes back to her to mend the broken pieces before she leaves for good.I think that the ending was a little rushed. I honestly felt a little underwhelmed as I thought that there would have been some big showdown between the Ravenhood and Jerry Siegal or someone else. Perhaps it will be addressed in the bonus epilogues. I think that Tobias showing up 8 months later would have led to some more groveling and really I was extremely disappointed to just see them ride in the sunset towards her new home without a proper love scene as a parting gift.I wouldn't be surprised if the bonus epilogue would be a better glimpse into the new Ravenhood generation with Dominic Junior taking the helm. But who knows.I am also convinced that the pendant was from BOTH Dominic and Sean because they didn't want her to chose one of them and she belonged to both. That's my theory.I feel a lot about this book and I really don't know why but I can't stop thinking about it. I think these are the best kind of books.

So we were left on a cliffhanger of our FMC meeting “The Frenchman”Ooooh this was much better, much more engaging, interesting and wonderful!A good few things get ironed out in this instalment and I’m much more impressed.It was very sad, in places, but in others I found humour.4⭐️

Exodus isn't just a romance; it's an exploration of redemption, forgiveness, and the power of choice. It lingers in your thoughts long after you've closed the book, urging you to reflect on your own journey.So, buckle up for an emotional roller coaster. Exodus is a symphony of words, a melody that resonates deep within your soul.

Good God, we pick up where we left off in Flock. As mentioned, I always felt that Flock was a long and very detailed prelude to SOMETHING grand…and GRAND we get with Tobias King!Tobias is a BASTARD, an anti-hero, manipulative, masterful, and diabolical. But boy, I fell madly in love with Tobias, just like poor Cecilia.Although Cecilia may have fallen for Sean’s philosophical and carefree disposition. Dom’s brilliant mind and vigilante acts. They are products formed by Tobias.The elaborate smoke screen comes to brutal and sobering clarity. Tobias is the master to the ever growing board game. Sean and Dom uncovered a secret and now they, with Tobias and Cecilia, have to hide a secret, again, at the cost of everything they love.*cue a heart breaking 6 years long separation. Brace yourself*Time. Time moves too fast and yet so slow. Tobias is still domineering, manipulating everyone, and everything like the bastard he is. But Cecilia was molded by Tobias, broken and rebuilt in his image and bathed in his principles.Together they ruined everything and everyone they love. It’s only fitting they’re holding each other hostage in a prison they built.There’s catharsis to be felt in all relationships and friendships fractured from time. Cecilia’s transformation is one I have a bittersweet time digesting. I love her and hate her. Tobias is still a bastard but he’s ours to love.This book’s pace had us going warp speed, no brakes in the vehicle, so brace yourself! I cried one too many times and a bottle of wine helped too.

After reading other reviews of this book, I thought I was going to really dislike it, but I'm glad I went against my initial impressions.While Cecelia still comes across a bit whiney, she's a lot more tolerable in this book. Would have loved to have seen Sean more, but it is what it is. His place in this book works for the story at least.I didn't enjoy it as much as the first but overal it was still a good read.

This book broke my heart stamped on it and burned it to ashes. Such a heartbreaking book but has gone to one of my favourite books ever!!!! So much action love and beautifully written. I am angry she forgave him so quickly after all he's done but can't wait to read book 3

I have had these books in my TBR for years. Comments on groups always stated heartache and I just couldn't bring myself to read them until now. 2 books in 2 days and boy am I happy to have finally read them. I felt all the emotions reading these and cried hard. Absolutely devastated at times. I'm grateful for the ending. I need it. I didn't expect it but thank you. Absolutely love love love and a different twist to relationships. I applaud the author.

If you loved book one, you cannot live with out book two. I don't know how to review this to you all without giving away pivotal information, and you cannot go in knowing ahead of time, because the impact is huge.What I will say, is this book does not disappoint in terms of excitment, it still brings you in, and you still follow Cecilia on her journey as if it's you're life. The author is able to bring you right back in and continue a beautiful storyline.So if you've read book 2 you NEED book 2. If you're here at book 2 and not read book one, that's awful and you must start at the beginning.Get your tissues while you're ordering this. You're going to need it.

I laugh, cry and get angry and all emotions along with the book and the characters.I totally understand Cecilia, what she did and what she's been doing. At first I think she is just a stupid left alone girl. But if I were her I would do the same. There are many parts of the books that say the right things in real life. I feel like I am the one who plays into this show. There is no a thing in "exoduse" that I disagree. It's totally true. I was wishing that Tobias and Cecilia stay a little stronger at his and her points, but somehow it's also beautiful that they enjoy the he'll together.The other part I also feel sad for Sean and Dominic. I would want all the of them like Cecilia. OMG how could I go on with my life after this series?I RECOMMEND THIS SERIES, ALL BOOKS OF IT!!!!!

Just as it predecesor, 5 out of 5 stars.This book earned my respect and my love and just as Cecelia, I also lost my heart to these men.I cried myself to sleep with this book. I hadn't fell so hard for a book since Will Traynor decided to keep going with his plan despite Lou beign by his side.Exodus made me so mad.And then made me hurt.And then put salt in my already bleeding wounds.It was WONDEFUL.I was not reading Cee's love story, I was experiencing it like it was my own.Three men. One girl. Many, many tears shed.I deeply recomend this book if you're into sexy, charming antiheroes with pretty eyes. And also if you LOVE to suffer to the extreme of getting permanent heart ache and have swollen eyes the next day when you show up to work.

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Didn't think I'd love it as much as the first one. But I love it more. I love the characters more. The story line more. Plot twists and the message more.Read the first book and definitely read this one.