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Fallen (Will Trent, #5)
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Sep 01, 2015
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Read 2 times. Last read May 17, 2023 to May 23, 2023.
Just as good on the re-read (listen). I had forgotten how gory these books can be. Don't know who was the bigger bitch in this one, Angie or Amanda - not much between them.
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ORIGINAL REVIEW ...
I don't know what it is about Will that endears me to him. He is not movie star handsome, he is socially inept in many ways, he is awkward. But he is lovable. He had a tough upbringing but that didn't make him mean and tough, quite the opposite actually.
We have a situation involving Lena, her mother, Amanda and a cast of characters from the past. But who is guilty? Who is innocent? Slaughter has a great way of writing where you seriously don't know who to believe.
Yeah, Amanda is a bit of a cunt alright.
Angie. What to say about her? I know she had a horrible upbringing but I cannot feel sympathy or empathy for her. I just cannot.
I swear there was one scene and I was literally holding my breath.
Was there closure? Was there a HEA? Did they get their white picket fence in the country? You will just have to read it and see.... There is a lot more to come out in future books, I think. All I can say is that I love Will and Sara. And I hate Angie. Did I already say that?
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ORIGINAL REVIEW ...
I don't know what it is about Will that endears me to him. He is not movie star handsome, he is socially inept in many ways, he is awkward. But he is lovable. He had a tough upbringing but that didn't make him mean and tough, quite the opposite actually.
He wasn't even her type.
We have a situation involving Lena, her mother, Amanda and a cast of characters from the past. But who is guilty? Who is innocent? Slaughter has a great way of writing where you seriously don't know who to believe.
She had been so stupid.
One mistake so many years ago.
One terrible, stupid mistake.
"I changed my mind."
"It's slang for 'cunt'." She laughed.
"Why, Will, are you calling me a cunt?"
If only she knew how many times he'd been tempted.
Yeah, Amanda is a bit of a cunt alright.
Will didn't look up. Instead, he took her hand. His fingers laced through hers.
Angie. What to say about her? I know she had a horrible upbringing but I cannot feel sympathy or empathy for her. I just cannot.
This was their dance.
Anger.
Fear.
Violence.
Never compassion.
Never kindness.
I swear there was one scene and I was literally holding my breath.
His breath caught when her hand slipped inside his shirt. Her fingers brushed over his chest, down his belly. She didn't flinch. Instead she put her forehead to his, looked him in the eye ...
Was there closure? Was there a HEA? Did they get their white picket fence in the country? You will just have to read it and see.... There is a lot more to come out in future books, I think. All I can say is that I love Will and Sara. And I hate Angie. Did I already say that?
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Quotes Mo Liked
“There were a few things she knew about Will Trent. He was tall, at least six-three, with a runner's lean body and the most beautiful legs she had ever seen on a man. His mother had been killed when he was less than a year old. He'd grown up in a children's home and never been adopted. He was a special agent with the GBI. He was one of the smartest men she had ever met, and he was so dyslexic that, as far as she could tell, he read no higher than a second-grade level.”
― Fallen
― Fallen
“Sara was reminded of yet another one of Will's traits, which was that he had an uncanny knack for keeping his mouth shut when he didn't know what to say. This resulted in the sort of awkward moments that made Sara's dating life look downright ebullient.”
― Fallen
― Fallen
“Will let out a long breath. "She leaves me a lot. That's what she does. She leaves, and then she comes back. And then she stays some and then she leaves again."
"Where does she go?"
"I have no idea."
"You've never asked her?"
"No."
Sara Didn't pretend to understand. "Why not?".
He glanced out into the street, watching the traffic zoom by. "It's complicated.”
― Fallen
"Where does she go?"
"I have no idea."
"You've never asked her?"
"No."
Sara Didn't pretend to understand. "Why not?".
He glanced out into the street, watching the traffic zoom by. "It's complicated.”
― Fallen
Reading Progress
September 1, 2015
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to-read
September 1, 2015
– Shelved
September 23, 2015
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Started Reading
September 23, 2015
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6.0%
"Sara was beginning to think she was the problem. She was turning into the Mr Darcy of Atlanta. Once her good opinion was lost, it was gone forever.
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September 23, 2015
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24.0%
"Amanda smiled. "I often forget how smart you are, but then something like this happens and it makes me realise why I hired you."
Will ignored the backhanded compliment.
LOL - Amanda can be such a cow.
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Will ignored the backhanded compliment.
LOL - Amanda can be such a cow.
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September 24, 2015
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59.0%
"Sara bit her lip to keep tears from falling. She had wanted to call him as soon as it happened ...
I can feel the chemistry!! Loving it.
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I can feel the chemistry!! Loving it.
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September 24, 2015
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73.0%
"Can somebody please just kill that bitch, Angie. Make it painful. Thanks."
September 24, 2015
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81.0%
"Will was next.
He held out his hand.
"Dr. Linton."
Sara looked down, wondering if she was having one of Faith's hallucinations.
LMAO. Poor Will hasn't a clue, bless his soul.
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He held out his hand.
"Dr. Linton."
Sara looked down, wondering if she was having one of Faith's hallucinations.
LMAO. Poor Will hasn't a clue, bless his soul.
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September 24, 2015
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Finished Reading
February 7, 2020
– Shelved as:
favourite
May 17, 2023
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Started Reading
May 23, 2023
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Finished Reading
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Lisazj1 wrote: "The next book is much, MUCH different but.....you get just about all the answers to questions you might have. And they are just jaw-dropping too."I am going to read the inbetween book "Snatched"! So good. thanks for bringing her to my attention.
I have to read that one too. I usually wait til it's over to go back and read all the bits & pieces. :)
Lisazj1 wrote: "I have to read that one too. I usually wait til it's over to go back and read all the bits & pieces. :)"I wonder am I better off waiting to read the "in-between" books after reading the series... I never really know...
FABULOUS review Mo!!! I am getting so confused though... I can't figure out who this guy is interested in. I thought it was Sara? Uhhhg Looking foward to these.
Karen wrote: "FABULOUS review Mo!!! I am getting so confused though... I can't figure out who this guy is interested in. I thought it was Sara? Uhhhg Looking foward to these."Thanks. Yes, Sara. But he has a past with Angie... not usually into the whole Triangle thing but it is not really a triangle... it's hard to explain. I am hoping Angie will be out the picture real soon ....
Me too, because I need permanence!!! I'm catholic afterall. lol
Karen wrote: "Me too, because I need permanence!!! I'm catholic afterall. lol"You sure are M'aam! I better get that fucking permanence at the end of this or I will be pissed off, y'all hear me now!
Great review Mo! I have a bit of anxiety right now. I want to be a speed reader and get to book 3 or 4. Your reviews are killing me. And a 5 star rating!! I can't wait. xx
I love that coffee mug!! Fab review Mo ;o0
ÓË¥S³ó²¹°ù´Ç²ÔÓË� wrote: "Great review Mo! I have a bit of anxiety right now. I want to be a speed reader and get to book 3 or 4. Your reviews are killing me. And a 5 star rating!! I can't wait. xx"Thanks Sharon! You will get there!
Sammy wrote: "I love that coffee mug!! Fab review Mo ;o0"Thanks Sammy.
Great review, Mo. You grab the best visuals. I have a friend who adores this author. I might have to add her. Can this be read standalone, or should I follow the series?
Janey wrote: "Great review, Mo. You grab the best visuals. I have a friend who adores this author. I might have to add her. Can this be read standalone, or should I follow the series?"Thanks Janey. Better to follow the series I think. Although the author does say you could read them as standalones.
Okay, so..... first (because well, first is first)... another marvelous review. Now then, I'm with Karen. I'm so confused!!! But that's okay- I think :o Lol I will go back and look over all of these after you've finished, and if that doesn't clear things up for me, then I will just read the damn books and maybe then it will make sense!!! I'm not catholic but I'm still with Karen on the permanence thing too. Oh, and I think I hate Angie as well even though I have no idea who the bitch is!!! This is so great!!! Sharon- are you on the first one? Oh, lastly- the mug.... yeah- great mug!!! :) xx
LOL. Yes, Piper, its complicated. Yes, we all need to stick together and hate Angie.
Great review and images my lovely :-) �
Stacey is Sassy wrote: "Great review and images my lovely :-) �"Thanks Stacey.
Superb review, Mo--as always :)
Aileene wrote: "Superb review, Mo--as always :)"Thanks Aileene.
Pam wrote: "Lovely review, Mo :))"Thanks Pam.
Awesome review once again, Mo. This series looks interesting and I'm glad to see some minor romance showing up. That mug, though! I'd love one of those, even if given as a gift! Lol. And I love the quote by Lang leav, she's so spot on with her take on emotion. Is this the final book then? I know you mentioned the possibility of more.
Didi wrote: "Awesome review once again, Mo. This series looks interesting and I'm glad to see some minor romance showing up. That mug, though! I'd love one of those, even if given as a gift! Lol. And I love the..."Thanks Didi. Hope you get a chance to discover Will Trent at some stage. Yes, that mug is fab. x
Love this series, reading Fallen right now. My 4th book of this series in 2 weeks.
Tom Swift wrote: "Love this series, reading Fallen right now. My 4th book of this series in 2 weeks."Enjoy Tom. It is fairly addictive writing!
Great review Mo. Excellent visuals, exactly how I see them. I absolutely lived Fallen. Can't await to start reading Criminal. I adore Will. I hate Angle.
Oops. That way suppose to be"loved" Fallen. Damn nails ;)
Reni, we all hate Angie!!!
Actually, I can't think of a word bad enough. Hate is kind of mild.
Great review but your man here looks more like Pat Monahan from the band "Train" than Willy boy...I'm thinking more like a Nick Nolte :)
Great review, Mo. Will is so different from Roarke but I'm really loving him as a hero. ♥♥�
Patrick wrote: "Great review but your man here looks more like Pat Monahan fro "Train" than Willy boy...I'm thinking more like a Nick Nolte :)"LOL. Your man here is my Will and I won't be changing my mind!!
Fran wrote: "Great review, Mo. Will is so different from Roarke but I'm really loving him as a hero. ♥♥�"Thanks Fran. Very different to Roarke but just as engaging.
Fabulous review, Maura.
Wow Mo. I'll have to read it again after this review! (Suspiro!)
Mo wrote: "Patrick wrote: "Great review but your man here looks more like Pat Monahan fro "Train" than Willy boy...I'm thinking more like a Nick Nolte :)"LOL. Your man here is my Will and I won't be changin..."
Alrighty then, you go for it!
Enjoy your Will re-read, Mo!! xx
The next book is much, MUCH different but.....you get just about all the answers to questions you might have. And they are just jaw-dropping too.