When homicide detective Alexandra Jarvis sees a photo of Seth Benjamin on a police bulletin, she knows that Heaven's plan to halt Armageddon has gone terribly wrong. As the only mortal who knows of Seth's true nature, only she can save him. Aramael was a hunter of Fallen Angels until a traitor forced him into earthly exile. Now, with no powers and only a faint memory of Alex, his mortal soulmate, he will stop at nothing to redeem himself-even if it means destroying Seth in the name of the Creator...
Sins of the Son (THE GRIGORI LEGACY)
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A detective with a secret...
When homicide detective Alexandra Jarvis sees a photo of Seth Benjamin on a police bulletin, she knows that Heaven's plan to halt Armageddon has gone terribly wrong. As the only mortal who knows of Seth's true nature, she's also the only one who can save him.
An exiled angel turned assassin...
Aramael was a hunter of Fallen Angels until a traitor forced him into earthly exile. Now, with no powers and only a faint memory of Alex, his mortal soulmate, he will stop at nothing to redeem himself--even if it means destroying Seth in the name of the Creator.
A world with little chance of redemption...
As Alex's need to protect Seth sets her on a collision course with the determined Aramael, the conflict between them may push the world over the edge--and into the very chaos they're trying to prevent.
When homicide detective Alexandra Jarvis sees a photo of Seth Benjamin on a police bulletin, she knows that Heaven's plan to halt Armageddon has gone terribly wrong. As the only mortal who knows of Seth's true nature, she's also the only one who can save him.
An exiled angel turned assassin...
Aramael was a hunter of Fallen Angels until a traitor forced him into earthly exile. Now, with no powers and only a faint memory of Alex, his mortal soulmate, he will stop at nothing to redeem himself--even if it means destroying Seth in the name of the Creator.
A world with little chance of redemption...
As Alex's need to protect Seth sets her on a collision course with the determined Aramael, the conflict between them may push the world over the edge--and into the very chaos they're trying to prevent.
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In her spare time Linda Poitevin gardens (organically), cans, freezes the family’s winter fruit and vegetable supply, knits (basically), crochets (better), and starts way more projects than she ever finishes. Fortunately, that doesn’t hold true for her books. She loves spending time with her family, having coffee with friends, walking by the river, and watching thunderstorms…in about that order.
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Linda Poitevin lives just outside Canada's capital, Ottawa, with her husband, youngest of three daughters, and a varied collection of animals. In her spare time, she gardens (organically), cans and freezes the family's winter fruit and vegetable supply, knits (basically), crochets (better), and starts way more projects than she ever finishes. (Fortunately that doesn't hold true of her books!) She loves spending time with her family, having coffee with friends, walking by the river and watching thunderstorms...in about that order.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
Originally Reviewed at: Mother/Gamer/Writer
Rating:5 out of 5 Controllers
Review Source: PJV Blog Tours/Publisher
Reviewer: AimeeKay
Sins of the Son is the second novel in The Grigori Legacy series. Even though it is the second book, it still works as a standalone title. I say this not having read the first book, Sins of The Angel. Don't get me wrong, Sins of the Son does refer back to incidents that happened in the first book, however it was written in such a way that it didn't make me feel as if I NEEDED the first book to figure out what was going on (although I would enjoy reading the first book if only to find out more about what brought the characters to their current circumstances).
I also love the detail Poitevin went into with her characters and the world in which they lived. I didn't always agree with the decisions her characters made, yet I still could understand why they made them, since the author gave me that much insight into their minds. Then there's the world itself. She really brings it to life. I've never been to Canada, so I can't confirm if her descriptions were spot on, but they definitely felt real enough to me.
As for the rest of the story itself. There is a love triangle between Aramael, Seth and Alex. However, the story was never just about them. Which I think was one of the things that really kept my attention and made the book stand out more than your average romance. Don't get me wrong, the relationship between all three of the main characters is important to the story itself, but it's not the only thing going on. I definitely think this is a plus, since love triangles are one of my pet peeves.
The author also throws in some interesting twists to her story, and not always what I was expecting. But the twists were done in such a way that I wanted to find out what was going to happen next, so I didn't mind being wrong. The story ends with some definite loose ends, but this is a series so I was kinda expecting that to happen, and I am definitely interested in reading the next book to see where the author goes with this series.
Angels seem to be the new Vampires in the paranormal writing world. I've read some great new angel reads and I've read some REALLY bad ones. I definitely think Poitevin's Sins of the Son falls into the former category. It drew me in from the first page and held my attention until the last. This series is definitely worth getting into.
Rating:5 out of 5 Controllers
Review Source: PJV Blog Tours/Publisher
Reviewer: AimeeKay
Sins of the Son is the second novel in The Grigori Legacy series. Even though it is the second book, it still works as a standalone title. I say this not having read the first book, Sins of The Angel. Don't get me wrong, Sins of the Son does refer back to incidents that happened in the first book, however it was written in such a way that it didn't make me feel as if I NEEDED the first book to figure out what was going on (although I would enjoy reading the first book if only to find out more about what brought the characters to their current circumstances).
I also love the detail Poitevin went into with her characters and the world in which they lived. I didn't always agree with the decisions her characters made, yet I still could understand why they made them, since the author gave me that much insight into their minds. Then there's the world itself. She really brings it to life. I've never been to Canada, so I can't confirm if her descriptions were spot on, but they definitely felt real enough to me.
As for the rest of the story itself. There is a love triangle between Aramael, Seth and Alex. However, the story was never just about them. Which I think was one of the things that really kept my attention and made the book stand out more than your average romance. Don't get me wrong, the relationship between all three of the main characters is important to the story itself, but it's not the only thing going on. I definitely think this is a plus, since love triangles are one of my pet peeves.
The author also throws in some interesting twists to her story, and not always what I was expecting. But the twists were done in such a way that I wanted to find out what was going to happen next, so I didn't mind being wrong. The story ends with some definite loose ends, but this is a series so I was kinda expecting that to happen, and I am definitely interested in reading the next book to see where the author goes with this series.
Angels seem to be the new Vampires in the paranormal writing world. I've read some great new angel reads and I've read some REALLY bad ones. I definitely think Poitevin's Sins of the Son falls into the former category. It drew me in from the first page and held my attention until the last. This series is definitely worth getting into.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Elf2060
Format:Mass Market Paperback
"Sins of the Son" by Linda Poitevin is part of `The Grigori Legacy' series, picking up where "Sins of the Angels" left off. Detective Alexandra Jarvis is struggling to recover from the aftermath of her association with Aramael and her exposure to the struggles between `The One' and Lucifer as they are played out using the angels and the fallen ones. A radical gamble results in Seth, son of `The One' and Lucifer, arriving on Earth as a mortal adult with aphasia yet holding the fate of mankind in his hands. The Archangel Mika'el is recalled from his centuries-long exile to resume leadership and see that the struggle goes in favor of the One but the nefarious plans to produce additional Nephilim as well as the machinations of the One herself make him face a horrendous decision. Detective Hugh Henderson works with psychiatrist Dr. Elizabeth Riley in Vancouver to try to find out what's behind the mysterious pregnancies that are accompanied by unbelievable tales. He is reluctant to believe the facts that he is being presented with but gradually realizes that his background makes him better able to connect the clues being presented than most other people. He is reluctant to accept the information that Alexandra gradually unveils but has no choice once he meets those she is working with. Once again, Alexandra stands at a crossroads that may result in Armageddon and her heart and strength will be tested as she faces an impossible choice.
A dramatic and wrenching addition to the series that gives a different twist on the struggle between good and evil. An intriguing concept that gives a view of fallen angels and the hierarchy of heaven as they are torn between their wants and their needs to defend mankind. There are horrendous and earth-shattering events which occur in this volume of the series which continue to make the question of love and soulmates a terrible burden upon a fragile mortal soul.
© Night Owl Reviews
A dramatic and wrenching addition to the series that gives a different twist on the struggle between good and evil. An intriguing concept that gives a view of fallen angels and the hierarchy of heaven as they are torn between their wants and their needs to defend mankind. There are horrendous and earth-shattering events which occur in this volume of the series which continue to make the question of love and soulmates a terrible burden upon a fragile mortal soul.
© Night Owl Reviews
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Despite wanting to stay far away from all of the Angel business, Alex finds herself dragged back into the thick of things when she finds out that the plan to stop Armageddon is in shambles. Seth was that plan, until he lost all memory, greatly endangering humanity. She rushes to save him so he can save the rest of the world, but there is more going on than meets the eye. Her soulmate Aramael, who she thought dead, is on his own mission, only his ends in taking Seth's life, and triggering the War between Angels and Fallen.
Sins of the Son dove a lot further into the mythology behind the Angels than the previous installment, which really was great for me because that was my favorite aspect of the series. So much was revealed, and it was great to get the insight into how things came to be the way they are between the Fallen and the Angels. I also really enjoyed seeing Lucifer's perspective. Previously I had thought him to only be a force for evil and that his betrayal of The One was absolute, but I was wrong. Trust me, even after seeing his perspective, I still think he is quite bad considering his hatred of humanity. However, I don't think his betrayal of The One was absolute, and it seems like he would give almost anything to be back with her. It just somehow makes him seem a little less nasty.
While reading Sins of the Son, a certain part really stuck out to me. When The One (Creator) is asked why she continues to love Lucifer despite everything he has done and chooses him over the rest, The One responds: "It is not in my nature - not in my capacity - to favor any one life over another, every living thing in this universe is a part of me, created from me. Who I am, what I am, demands I love them all." Even if you ignore all of the damage Lucifer has done and that she has allowed to happen to mortals, she still has chosen some of her creations over others. The Angels that remained loyal to her were stripped of their free will to a certain extent, but even worse, they were also stripped of their ability to love. I mean what is life other than simple existence with out love in its many forms? Even worse, whenever one of them started to regain those abilities, he was still forbidden to embrace love, all the while Lucifer gets to carry on his merry way. I guess in the end, her powerful love towards him has really blinded her.
I have to admit that Sins of the Son really caught me off guard. I wasn't the biggest fan of the first installment, but I did like the mythology behind everything. So I knew I would be giving the series another shot. I'm really glad I did because Sins of the Son did not have any of the issues that had bothered me previously. In fact, the procedural aspect was pretty much non-existant this time around. Granted, there still wasn't as much as I would have preferred in the romance department, but being an Urban Fantasy, that is to be somewhat expected. So, in the end Sins of the Son has firmly cemented my enjoyment in Grigori Legacy series, and I look forward to the next installment.
Sins of the Son dove a lot further into the mythology behind the Angels than the previous installment, which really was great for me because that was my favorite aspect of the series. So much was revealed, and it was great to get the insight into how things came to be the way they are between the Fallen and the Angels. I also really enjoyed seeing Lucifer's perspective. Previously I had thought him to only be a force for evil and that his betrayal of The One was absolute, but I was wrong. Trust me, even after seeing his perspective, I still think he is quite bad considering his hatred of humanity. However, I don't think his betrayal of The One was absolute, and it seems like he would give almost anything to be back with her. It just somehow makes him seem a little less nasty.
While reading Sins of the Son, a certain part really stuck out to me. When The One (Creator) is asked why she continues to love Lucifer despite everything he has done and chooses him over the rest, The One responds: "It is not in my nature - not in my capacity - to favor any one life over another, every living thing in this universe is a part of me, created from me. Who I am, what I am, demands I love them all." Even if you ignore all of the damage Lucifer has done and that she has allowed to happen to mortals, she still has chosen some of her creations over others. The Angels that remained loyal to her were stripped of their free will to a certain extent, but even worse, they were also stripped of their ability to love. I mean what is life other than simple existence with out love in its many forms? Even worse, whenever one of them started to regain those abilities, he was still forbidden to embrace love, all the while Lucifer gets to carry on his merry way. I guess in the end, her powerful love towards him has really blinded her.
I have to admit that Sins of the Son really caught me off guard. I wasn't the biggest fan of the first installment, but I did like the mythology behind everything. So I knew I would be giving the series another shot. I'm really glad I did because Sins of the Son did not have any of the issues that had bothered me previously. In fact, the procedural aspect was pretty much non-existant this time around. Granted, there still wasn't as much as I would have preferred in the romance department, but being an Urban Fantasy, that is to be somewhat expected. So, in the end Sins of the Son has firmly cemented my enjoyment in Grigori Legacy series, and I look forward to the next installment.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Great continuation of the series
I really enjoyed this book. It picked up where the first one left off and I can't wait for the third one to come out.
Published 9 days ago by MrsSweatheifer
4.0 out of 5 stars
A tad too angel-y for me but still good!
Linda Poitevin does a wonderful job of setting the tone in Sins of the Son. There's a prevalent sense of impending doom throughout the novel and every decision has the potential to... Read more
Published 3 months ago by RabidReads
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great series!
Linda Poitevin did it again. She sucked me in with her bad-ass heroine and unrivaled angels. The Grigori Legacy Series is a must read. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Theresa
5.0 out of 5 stars
I always kept wondering what was the truth behind it all
It's always difficult to do a review of a book that is part of a series without writing spoilers so I'm really sorry if my review is kind of short. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Alaiel Kreuz
4.0 out of 5 stars
Sins of the Son
This is the second book in a series. Not sure how many there are going to be but I loved both the first and second. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Vicki Swim
4.0 out of 5 stars
Stunning New Developments in this Strong Sequel
This second book in the Grigori Legacy series is a very hard one for me to review. I loved certain aspects of it and yet others irritated me. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Sophia Rose
5.0 out of 5 stars
A FANTASTIC BOOK!!
Review 6******
This is the second book in The Grigori Legacy by Linda Poitevin. Second books are usually judged extremely harshly, because they have to live up to the... Read more
This is the second book in The Grigori Legacy by Linda Poitevin. Second books are usually judged extremely harshly, because they have to live up to the... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Lynn Worton
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic 2nd book
Sins Of The Son is book 2 in the Grigori Legacy series by Linda Poitevin. This Urban Fantasy series follows the story of Angels and Fallen Angels and the Armageddon that is on its... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Claire's Book Corner
4.0 out of 5 stars
More Angelic Goodness (and Badness)
Sins of the Son is the second installment in "The Grigori Legacy", currently planned as a trilogy of books about a Toronto homicide detective and her dealings with angels, both the... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Maureen Ahearn
5.0 out of 5 stars
The series only gets better
I loved Linda's first book, Sins of the Angels. I was aware while reading it that it was her first published novel and gave a little leeway for a new author. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Suzie Ivy
