It helps with character development and plot bulk. But the introduction of new characters like Raf, Phil, and Ling keep a lively feel to the socialization of the older characters like Anton and Aurelia. I find Rebecca to be a little cowardly, but that's what makes it very believable, because not all heroines are fearless. The rich history went even deeper and broader, expanding to well known history instead of pertaining to heritage of New Orleans alone. That was great! I live in Louisiana and I visit New Orleans very often, so it's great when you can read something and visualize its settings so vividly. Overall, an enjoyable story if you don't think too hard about it, though there are certainly other teen novels that would be more worthy your time.WHAT THE FLIP?!!! I did not know she was writing a sequel to Ruined! Oh my freaking God, I am spazing out right now! I know the books arn't that long, but theyre so damn good! I need this book! They're certainly snooty and unfriendly people, but are they all cold-blooded murderers, every single one? Aside from Anton (the love interest) and one of the gunmen, absolutely no one objects to this premeditated murder at all. The characters are ok, though a bit flat-where the story really comes apart for me is the ending, when 20 or so people from the Old-Line families conduct an elaborate scheme to abduct Rebecca with the intent to kill her.
It's forgivable only because the author has spent some time there-she's not setting the scene from stuff she dug out of a book, she's just telling you some of the things she appreciates.
Set in modern New Orleans, the first half reads a bit like a travel guide-mentioning all the local landmarks, the transportation, the cemeteries, even the red beans and rice. This is not a paranormal romance, but there are ghosts, curses, and voodoo in it. Teen fiction ghost story/romance for girls.
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