Book Review: Hallowed by Cynthia Hand

Hallowed (Unearthly #2) by Cynthia Hand
Genre: Young Adult Fiction (Paranormal/Fantasy Romance)
Date Published: January 17, 2012
Publisher: HarperTeen

For months Clara Gardner trained to face the fire from her visions, but she wasn't prepared for the choice she had to make that day. And in the aftermath, she discovered that nothing about being part angel is as straightforward as she thought.

Now, torn between her love for Tucker and her complicated feelings about the roles she and Christian seem destined to play in a world that is both dangerous and beautiful, Clara struggles with a shocking revelation: Someone she loves will die in a matter of months. With her future uncertain, the only thing Clara knows for sure is that the fire was just the beginning.

In this compelling sequel to Unearthly, Cynthia Hand captures the joy of first love, the anguish of loss, and the confusion of becoming who you are.

Hallowed is the second book in the Unearthly trilogy by Cynthia Hand. So much happens in this book, and you find out more information about various characters that really helps to flesh them out and bring things together... even the bad guy. It was frustrating that Clara's mom was so hesitant to give any info in the last book, and even in this one, but Clara learns quite a bit this time around, and that's what I needed too. I really liked this one, and I can't wait to see how it all concludes in the next book.

 

Cynthia Hand is the New York Times bestselling author of several books for teens, including the UNEARTHLY trilogy, THE LAST TIME WE SAY GOODBYE, MY LADY JANE, MY PLAIN JANE, and MY CALAMITY JANE (with fellow authors Brodi Ashton and Jodi Meadows), THE AFTERLIFE OF HOLLY CHASE, THE HOW AND THE WHY and the upcoming novels WITH YOU ALL THE WAY and MY CONTRARY MARY (also with Ashton and Meadows). Before turning to writing for young adults, she studied literary fiction and earned both an M.F.A. and a Ph.D. in fiction writing. She currently resides in Boise, Idaho, with her husband, two cats, one crazy dog, two kids, and mountain of books.

To learn more about Cynthia Hand and her books, visit her website. You can also find her on Goodreads, Facebook, and Twitter.

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