**A complimentary copy of this book was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.**
It was a couple of years ago when I read the first b**A complimentary copy of this book was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.**
It was a couple of years ago when I read the first book in this series – Reluctant Guardian. What I remember from it is its cliff hanger ending. I mentioned in the review I wrote for it is I really wanted to read book two. That became especially true after seeing the cover for The Elementalist. Now that I've stated that, what I can say is that it picks up a year after the closing events of Reluctant Guardian. If you're interested in this series, I highly recommend reading book one, as it will make reading book two make more sense, and establishes the main characters and their background stories.
A lot of the main characters return: Alisa, the guardian, who has continued her training, and Brecken, the teenager she was assigned guardianship over. There's the introduction of several new characters, including Claire, the titular Elementalist. I wasn't sure what to think of her at first, but the further into the book I read, the more I began to like her. I think there's potential there, and I'm hoping that if there's a third book, we'll get to see more of her and her mother. There are a lot of chapters in this book, but they're short and I think the book flowed rather well.
Raphael returns as well. This book reminded me of why he's one of my favorite secondary characters in the series. There are also some new revelations, and the ending of the book is open enough that there's there's room for a third book in the series. If so, I really want to read it as well.
My rating of The Elementalist is 4/5 Platypires....more
Angel Dreams is actually the second book in the An Angel Falls series. While I have not read the first book, Death Lies Between Us, enough background Angel Dreams is actually the second book in the An Angel Falls series. While I have not read the first book, Death Lies Between Us, enough background information on events which had happened in the first was given in Angel Dreams so I was able to get a sense of what was going on quite easily. I really enjoyed this novel, and I'd like to go back and read this series in order.
What really drew me in was the writing style. While I thought the book took a few chapters to pick up a little steam, once it did, I was completely sucked in and wanted to know what was going to happen next. As a whole, I thought it flowed well, and I grew to like the two main characters – Juliana (Jules) and Nathaniel. Both were well-developed and it was easy to empathize with Juliana especially. Of all the characters, she became my favorite. It is apparent she cares about her brother Jared, and that was on display several times in Angel Dreams. I also loved the paranormal romance elements with the relationship between Nathaniel, an Angel of Death, and Juliana, who has a heightened sense and can see things that others can't.
Another element of the story I loved was the incorporation of Native American beliefs through the character of Chris Abeyta, and it didn't take long for him to become one of my favorite secondary characters. I also liked Marcus, another angel and Nathaniel's mentor, as well.
While I caught a few grammatical errors here and there, it did not significantly detract from my enjoyment of the book. I'd recommend this book to those who enjoy paranormal romance with angels. My rating is 4/5 platypires. ...more
I really liked this book, and I loved the originality of it. This year, I've read a lot of books with angels and demons, and Angel Omega was the most I really liked this book, and I loved the originality of it. This year, I've read a lot of books with angels and demons, and Angel Omega was the most recent. Maybe that's my trend for this year. Either way, I thought it was a fairly fast read, mainly because I found myself drawn into the story. I also enjoyed the different take on familiar elements, including the ideas of redemption, the difference one person might be able to make in someone's life,and of course, good vs. evil. What I can say is that maybe I need to go back and watch some of those Omen movies after completing this first book in a series.
But more than the fact it was an engaging and fast read, I really liked the characters. Through the story, there are flashbacks to events which go into more depth and add to the background of various characters, such as Omega himself. Beside him, I really liked Jophiel, and Damien as well. Although he comes along much later in the novel, the secondary character I grew to like the most was Uphir. For some reason, he just grabbed my attention.
I'm looking forward to reading the second book, as this one does on a sort of cliffhanger. I recommend this book to readers who like stories of angels and demons and the supernatural. My rating is 4/5 platypires....more
Retribution was a fast read, and one I really enjoyed. One of the aspects I really liked about the book was the mix of angels, demons, and the incorpoRetribution was a fast read, and one I really enjoyed. One of the aspects I really liked about the book was the mix of angels, demons, and the incorporation of Greek mythology, which is a side interest of mine. I also liked the use of different types of angels from the various world religions. It's the first book in the Chronicles of the Irin series, and I'm interested in reading the second book to find out how the story continues.
The main character is Evangeline, or Evie, as she prefers to be called. She's a Nephilim in the Brotherhood of Irin who are guardians of humanity. There are changes in the leadership at the organization she is a part of, and she soon finds herself questioning what they're being told and not told and the shift in their focus. She soon finds herself in circumstances she wasn't expecting, and realizes there is more going on that what appears to be true on the surface, and seeks her own answers. She was a character I really liked, and I thought this first book was a very good introduction to her and her thought processes. Not to mention she's a great warrior as well.
While I did enjoy the book, after I finished reading, I thought about it a bit, and felt that the ending, namely the last chapter, felt a little rushed. Despite that, I recommend this book to those who enjoy stories with angels and demons and Greek mythology along with urban fantasy. My rating is 4/5 platypires....more
I've read The Key of Solomon, and I loved that book, and wanted to read the sequel The Death Skull as well. I was not disappointed. Once again, CassieI've read The Key of Solomon, and I loved that book, and wanted to read the sequel The Death Skull as well. I was not disappointed. Once again, Cassiel Knight has delivered an engaging urban fantasy/paranormal romance/adventure book that hooked me from the very beginning and kept my interest to the very end. If there's a third book on the horizon, I know I want to read that one as well.
Introduced in the first book, Marisol – who usually goes by Mari, is another Fallen angel (fire demon, to be accurate), but she's not seeking redemption, being content in the circumstances she's currently in. Despite that, when I came to the end of the book, I realized there was a lot more going on inside her, and we get glimpses of that periodically. She has her own fears that make her a compelling and complex character in my estimation, and she's one of my favorites in this series. It's not just that though. Much like Lexi in the first book, Mari has plenty of attitude and sarcasm to go around, and she's an awesome fighter too, and that was displayed at various times.
Jackson, a character from the first book, is teamed up with her in this book. From the beginning, it is apparent that there is mutual attraction between the two, and I could sense the sparks between him and Mari. My favorite shape-shifting demon, Rocky, makes appearances in this book, and he's entertaining as always.
Highly recommended for readers who enjoy strong female main characters, along with fans of urban fantasy/adventure/paranormal romance books. My rating is 5/5 platypires....more
The Key of Solomon is a great book, and I really enjoyed reading it, and its sequel, The Death Skull. Part urban fantasy, with a little paranormal romThe Key of Solomon is a great book, and I really enjoyed reading it, and its sequel, The Death Skull. Part urban fantasy, with a little paranormal romance, and plenty of action and suspense, I was hooked from the very beginning of the book and I knew as soon as I finished it I wanted to read more about the characters that are introduced in this novel. The Key of Solomon focuses on Lexi and Mikos.
The one thing I need to say about Lexi, is the fact I thought she was plain awesome. She's sarcastic, somewhat stubborn, has a sharp wit, and had, from my point of view, great character development. I've always enjoyed reading books with strong female leads, and she did not disappoint. Working on her PhD at the University of Chicago, it's obvious she has a high level of intelligence, and I love female characters like that.
As for Mikos...wow. I'll admit I fell in love with him as the main male character. He's one of the Fallen (fallen angel), but he grabbed my attention from the very moment he was introduced. Definitely sexy, I loved the romance that started to form between him and Lexi, and further developed as the story unfolded. Rocky, a shape-shifting rock demon was one of my favorite secondary characters, simply because of the humor he brought to the story. The other character I grew to like based on this novel was Mari. She has her time to shine in The Death Skull, and she's one of my favorites in this series.
Highly recommend this book to anyone who loves urban fantasy and books with angels and demons. My rating is 5/5 platypires....more
*I was given a complimentary copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review.*
“Wow.”
That was my reaction as I read the closing words *I was given a complimentary copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review.*
“Wow.”
That was my reaction as I read the closing words of The End is Now by Connor Titus. It's a post-apocalyptic book with angels, demons, and various other groups which finally come together at a place called Mt. Empyreal which is near Fates Keep. What's unique about this particular novel is that there are actually two books by two different authors which detail the same events, but different points of view. The other one is Guardians of Man.
What I loved about The End is Now is that as a reader, I was dropped into the action right away and it didn't let up until the very end. All communication has been knocked out in the town, with a strange snow that has fallen. Things aren't what they seem, and the people in the town soon find themselves dealing with a battle between angels and demons. There are some familiar elements in the story, but I loved the combination of history and mythology, with actual historical events mentioned at various points in time. I loved the twists that the author used in crafting this story while using those elements. It added depth and had me engaged and interested through the whole novel, and I came to the conclusion this is not your typical end-of-the-world book.
There are a lot of characters to keep track of, but if I had to name some that stood out as my favorites, the angel known as The Commander would be one, as well as Khrystle and Jessica.
Engaging from the very beginning, I recommend this book to those who enjoy dark fantasy, apocalyptic stories, and books with angels and demons. My rating is 5/5 platypires....more
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