Lovable characters and beautiful world building. I really enjoyed this, and look forward to trying more of Francheska's books. Lovable characters and beautiful world building. I really enjoyed this, and look forward to trying more of Francheska's books. ...more
Whilst I quite enjoyed this quick read, I'm feeling let down by the protagonist. She is rather immature in both outlook and the choices she makes. ParWhilst I quite enjoyed this quick read, I'm feeling let down by the protagonist. She is rather immature in both outlook and the choices she makes. Part of me wants to give the first novel a try; the other part of me is shaking her head, insisting that this character couldn't possibly improve. ...more
I really enjoyed this collection of characters and ideas.That being said, while there were lots of litJade was some serious fun!
That girl has spunk!
I really enjoyed this collection of characters and ideas.That being said, while there were lots of little things that were extremely fantastic, in turn there were others that dampened the water works. So, while I could ramble on forever, instead, I am going to do what I love… and list 'em (you caught me, mostly because I'm tired and lazy. But hey, who doesn't love a list?)!
What I enjoyed: - That ending! Complaints from this book aside, I am craving to know what happens next - Hellhounds - cute little fluff balls of doom, they're just the bestest - A sheer abundance of chocolate, wine, and coffee - Giggle moments - Fun character interactions - Slightly psychic paper (well more of a psychic card) - Wonderfully strong female characters - And the girl / girl flirtation, which left me swooning - Plus an intriguing lead character!
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Let downs: - I really felt like a bit of everything supernatural was thrown into this without any real rhyme or reason. You name it? Jade's got it! - This left it just feeling a bit messy and could have flowed better with some more pages; a bit more background on why the world is the way it is. Some lore. I love me some good lore. - On that note, the first half of this book seemed a bit rushed. Again, this could have worked better with more pages! - We didn't see a whole lot of character development. Though I do appreciate the Jade brings some surprises to the table, as with all people, there's a lot more to her than first meets the eye!
So yes, there were some rather irksome qualities to Jade. Nonetheless I did enjoy this read a fair bit and am eager to see where the story goes from here. ...more
I loved World After just as much as Angelfall, if not more. My main complaint with this one was Raffe. Or the lack there of. ThaSo good. Just so good.
I loved World After just as much as Angelfall, if not more. My main complaint with this one was Raffe. Or the lack there of. That made me rather cranky and impatient.
Even so, the plot continues to unfold in a riveting yet disturbing kind of way!
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We get some down right laugh-out-loud humour (beware the nuclear cows). A heart-felt reunion that is d'awwwww worthy. Inanimate objects with attitude. Well paced fight scenes and tension. Plus our dear kick-ass heroine who proves you don't have to be born as a 'chosen one' to achieve great things in this world (or fantasy ones)....more
Okay, I'll admit it, it took me a bit to really get into this book. Mostly I think this had to do with funky coloured wings and an overly emotional moOkay, I'll admit it, it took me a bit to really get into this book. Mostly I think this had to do with funky coloured wings and an overly emotional moment with a kid, a wheelchair, a bastard, and a girl who has the weight of the world on her shoulders. I wrinkled my nose at the smell of 'I'm pulling a quick move to get you emotionally invested in this book'. Compared to what comes next, these minor details, these pet peeves, were nothing. Alas, they made me too sour to give this a full 5 twinkling stars which it most likely deserves. Well, that and the constant referencing of a mental illness as 'crazy' (I get why it was put in those terms, but it struck a bit too close to home for me to be comfortable with).
So there I was, reading, as one does, and thinking that the hype was going to fail me as it is so well known for doing.
How wrong I was.
I quickly went from jaded to enthralled. With it's adorably silly humour, flawed characters that were filled with integrity (even if I wasn't always on their side), fast pace, and a nice bit of romantic tension, I pivoted into this book and didn't want to put it down.
Most of all what I really appreciated about it was that while this is a Young Adult book, it does the genre justice. Angelfall doesn't shy away from the darker side of life and humanity. Nor does it follow a cliché girl meets strange supernatural boy and they fall instantly in love device. Plus, it is very readable for a more mature crowd.
Oh and don't forget Raffe. That man is just the right balance of drop-dead-sexy, strong of will and sweet nature.
Mmmm, Raffe.
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Angelfall went places I really hadn't expected and left me craving more. A wonderful read!...more
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