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foreverbeautifulbooks's review against another edition
3.0
I received this ARC from netgalley.com
I think whoever wrote the synopsis/description of The Last Archangel, did a terrible job at selling this book with a few words. It does not do it justice and it sort of leads the reading into a very misleading way of thinking before they enter the book. With the mention of a ‘love’ some may think is it a Paranormal Romance. However, it is not, and that as a whole makes the book great!
Right of the gate the book begins with very up front, strong, and decedent writing that sort of makes your head go back and your eyes go wide. You are honestly thinking “Wow, this is a real Angel book!” I was immediately gripped from page one, Xandir was one of the most impressively written characters in the whole book. He was the only one I really felt for, wanted to know was ok the whole time I was reading it. The book sort of mind bends you, from Xandir’s story to the story of Eden, a very average mortal woman that is tossed into a very abnormal situation. Pretty much the woman is giving birth to not just the anti Christ but also pretty much the second coming of Jesus. This as a whole is a unique and totally brilliant idea.
I was lead astray a few times with some scenes that seemed to be out of place, and made the pace of the book really lag for me. I found myself putting it down, getting mentally side tracked, and then picking it back up knowing that more was to come. It had this steady rise and fall and for some readers that could be a bit off putting and make someone lose the whole rich point of the story. For me the whole experience of this book was not just original, but amazingly done. I love books about Angels, I don’t think people write about them enough personally, and when they do, they do it all wrong and they lack a really good background to root the storyline in. However, Young took us into actual historical events and made them relevant as far as why these things happened to them.
The one thing I did think was silly was he named the demons in the book, and they had names like the Decepticons in Transformers ‘Dusteater’, ‘Sparkslinger’, just to name a few. I have to admit I did a bit of eye rolling. I do think as a whole, Young needs to lock down his pacing in a book, like I said I got lost in certain bits of it and found myself lagging where normally I just blaze through a book. The story telling needs to improve in future books. With that being said, I do think this story was an amazing idea. The characters had great depth, you cared what happened to them, by the end you were left totally wanting more, and there wasn’t anything to terribly tragic that happened. I would love to know if he will continue this story, I would love to know what happens to Baby Xandir.
I think whoever wrote the synopsis/description of The Last Archangel, did a terrible job at selling this book with a few words. It does not do it justice and it sort of leads the reading into a very misleading way of thinking before they enter the book. With the mention of a ‘love’ some may think is it a Paranormal Romance. However, it is not, and that as a whole makes the book great!
Right of the gate the book begins with very up front, strong, and decedent writing that sort of makes your head go back and your eyes go wide. You are honestly thinking “Wow, this is a real Angel book!” I was immediately gripped from page one, Xandir was one of the most impressively written characters in the whole book. He was the only one I really felt for, wanted to know was ok the whole time I was reading it. The book sort of mind bends you, from Xandir’s story to the story of Eden, a very average mortal woman that is tossed into a very abnormal situation. Pretty much the woman is giving birth to not just the anti Christ but also pretty much the second coming of Jesus. This as a whole is a unique and totally brilliant idea.
I was lead astray a few times with some scenes that seemed to be out of place, and made the pace of the book really lag for me. I found myself putting it down, getting mentally side tracked, and then picking it back up knowing that more was to come. It had this steady rise and fall and for some readers that could be a bit off putting and make someone lose the whole rich point of the story. For me the whole experience of this book was not just original, but amazingly done. I love books about Angels, I don’t think people write about them enough personally, and when they do, they do it all wrong and they lack a really good background to root the storyline in. However, Young took us into actual historical events and made them relevant as far as why these things happened to them.
The one thing I did think was silly was he named the demons in the book, and they had names like the Decepticons in Transformers ‘Dusteater’, ‘Sparkslinger’, just to name a few. I have to admit I did a bit of eye rolling. I do think as a whole, Young needs to lock down his pacing in a book, like I said I got lost in certain bits of it and found myself lagging where normally I just blaze through a book. The story telling needs to improve in future books. With that being said, I do think this story was an amazing idea. The characters had great depth, you cared what happened to them, by the end you were left totally wanting more, and there wasn’t anything to terribly tragic that happened. I would love to know if he will continue this story, I would love to know what happens to Baby Xandir.
kalona's review against another edition
3.0
I think the book was okay, I had expected a little more from it, but as an over all it was okay.. My review can be read on http://www.thelonelybookclub.com
sweetcreature89's review against another edition
4.0
This novel was provided for free by the author for review.
I literally just finished this novel and all I can say is wow. This book has so much depth to it and I found myself getting lost in the world the author has created for these characters. Michael D. Young successfully weaved in historic events in the world's history, our "myths", as well as stories from the Old Testament. (Ex: The Flood, Atlantis, Pompeii). I loved this. It worked so well for the story and was believable as a part of the storyline.
This novel is very action packed. Lovers of actions and heroics, this is definitely a novel for you. There's action literally on almost every single page. It well written and the characters are very well created.
Multiples times in the novel I found myself practically doing a mental double take. There's so much stuff in The Last Archangel that draws you in and constantly makes you wonder what the heck is going to happen next.
The novel as a whole was amazing and the ending did not disappoint. There was quite a twist that I did not see coming and certainly enjoyed. This novel will definitely be a future re-read for me.
I literally just finished this novel and all I can say is wow. This book has so much depth to it and I found myself getting lost in the world the author has created for these characters. Michael D. Young successfully weaved in historic events in the world's history, our "myths", as well as stories from the Old Testament. (Ex: The Flood, Atlantis, Pompeii). I loved this. It worked so well for the story and was believable as a part of the storyline.
This novel is very action packed. Lovers of actions and heroics, this is definitely a novel for you. There's action literally on almost every single page. It well written and the characters are very well created.
Multiples times in the novel I found myself practically doing a mental double take. There's so much stuff in The Last Archangel that draws you in and constantly makes you wonder what the heck is going to happen next.
The novel as a whole was amazing and the ending did not disappoint. There was quite a twist that I did not see coming and certainly enjoyed. This novel will definitely be a future re-read for me.
eviebookish's review against another edition
4.0
***Originally posted to: Bookish Blog
Three words: hot, intriguing, heavenly.
The Last Archangel is one of those fun-to-read books. There is something sweet and fascinating about it that keeps you turning the pages until you hit the back cover. I was surprised at how much I liked this book. I mean, sure the cover art is absolutely and undeniably gorgeous, and I was drawn to this book from the very first moment I laid my eyes on it, but the blurb didn’t sound all that good to me. It’s definitely not the best blurb I’ve seen and it doesn’t do this book justice. So let me give you an advice, dear readers, skip the blurb and go straight for the real thing. For many, reading the first few pages will be a step into the unknown. It is, however, a step that will result in the reader falling instantly under the spell of a very talented author as he weaves a spellbinding and highly entertaining story.
The plot was insane, twist upon twist and action packed, up until the final pages. The world building was exceptional, too! I just love the mythology and the vast variety of characters, from Angels and Demons to Giants and even a Yeti (oh, right, sorry – a Yearti!). In the beginning the plot treads appeared to be rather loosely, if at all, connected with each other and the whole storyline seemed a bit haphazard. I admit, I didn’t know where Young was going with it. Thankfully, his storytelling was captivating enough to keep me tearing through the pages to find out more. And it was so worth it!
Michael Young introduces a brilliant cast of protagonists. Xandir’s character was just so intriguing and three-dimensional that it was hard not to get caught up in his story. He might be an Angel, but he’s far from perfect. He can be quite snarky and short-tempered. He’s not good at following rules and he almost never obeys the orders, which, of course, often gets him into serious trouble. He’s stubborn and self-confident. Most importantly, he will stop at nothing to help those who are important to him. Following his adventures was fun! And then there’s also Eden. For a big part of the book it was her story that captivated me the most. At first she seemed weak, naïve and even a bit whiny at times, but as we go deeper into the story and we get to know her better, we begin to understand that what initially seemed to be weak-mindedness, is in truth a great emotional sensitivity and thoughtfulness. Her character really grew on me.
One more thing that deeply impressed me was the beautiful and unique setting of the story. Thanks to Young’s impressive imaginativeness we get to travel to the lost city of Atlantis, we witness the destruction of Pompeii, we stand at the gates of Heaven and we plunge deep into Hell. It’s a real treat for anyone who enjoys well-written fantasy. And how about that ending?! I truly hope that there is more of this story so be told!
Three words: hot, intriguing, heavenly.
The Last Archangel is one of those fun-to-read books. There is something sweet and fascinating about it that keeps you turning the pages until you hit the back cover. I was surprised at how much I liked this book. I mean, sure the cover art is absolutely and undeniably gorgeous, and I was drawn to this book from the very first moment I laid my eyes on it, but the blurb didn’t sound all that good to me. It’s definitely not the best blurb I’ve seen and it doesn’t do this book justice. So let me give you an advice, dear readers, skip the blurb and go straight for the real thing. For many, reading the first few pages will be a step into the unknown. It is, however, a step that will result in the reader falling instantly under the spell of a very talented author as he weaves a spellbinding and highly entertaining story.
The plot was insane, twist upon twist and action packed, up until the final pages. The world building was exceptional, too! I just love the mythology and the vast variety of characters, from Angels and Demons to Giants and even a Yeti (oh, right, sorry – a Yearti!). In the beginning the plot treads appeared to be rather loosely, if at all, connected with each other and the whole storyline seemed a bit haphazard. I admit, I didn’t know where Young was going with it. Thankfully, his storytelling was captivating enough to keep me tearing through the pages to find out more. And it was so worth it!
Michael Young introduces a brilliant cast of protagonists. Xandir’s character was just so intriguing and three-dimensional that it was hard not to get caught up in his story. He might be an Angel, but he’s far from perfect. He can be quite snarky and short-tempered. He’s not good at following rules and he almost never obeys the orders, which, of course, often gets him into serious trouble. He’s stubborn and self-confident. Most importantly, he will stop at nothing to help those who are important to him. Following his adventures was fun! And then there’s also Eden. For a big part of the book it was her story that captivated me the most. At first she seemed weak, naïve and even a bit whiny at times, but as we go deeper into the story and we get to know her better, we begin to understand that what initially seemed to be weak-mindedness, is in truth a great emotional sensitivity and thoughtfulness. Her character really grew on me.
One more thing that deeply impressed me was the beautiful and unique setting of the story. Thanks to Young’s impressive imaginativeness we get to travel to the lost city of Atlantis, we witness the destruction of Pompeii, we stand at the gates of Heaven and we plunge deep into Hell. It’s a real treat for anyone who enjoys well-written fantasy. And how about that ending?! I truly hope that there is more of this story so be told!
amburhostyn's review against another edition
4.0
With an amazing cover, and an intriguing description, I definitely expected to like The Last Archangel. I am thrilled to say that I wasn't disappointed. It was action packed, and filled with an incredibly interesting back story involving things like the lost city of Atlantis, the destruction of Pompeii, and other intricacies involving Giants, angels, and demons.
The one big thing that the description from Goodreads fails to mention is Eden. Eden is a mortal woman who goes through tonnes in this book...and I mean tonnes! I won't spoil it for you though because it is some juicy stuff. To be honest, she wasn't my favourite narrator ever, and I definitely preferred Xandir's parts, but in her situation I can sympathize with how she reacted. At the same time, sometimes I just wanted to smack her. In the end though, I think she came out of it stronger, and judging by the cliffhanger ending, I think she'll have other books to make up for not being the strongest of characters when it came to handling her life choices.
Now onto Xandir. He was awesome! Not always the smartest (but he did have his genius moments lol) or the most patient, and definitely rash at times, but when it came down to getting things done, he was definitely the person to do it. His swords, for justice and mercy were so neat! I love how they're represented on the cover too! I loved reading the parts of The Last Archangel where he narrated. While, I liked Eden's parts, I thoroughly enjoyed getting to see things through Xandir's POV. I liked Jarom too, or Lil' Halo as Xandir called him, he was pretty awesome, and I loved seeing him evolve through his adventures. Just in case anyone is curious, Jarom's a cherub...yup, like Cupid! :D
I thought that The Last Archangel was an awesome story, and it definitely kept me up late at night reading. I encourage everyone who likes a story filled with action to give it a read. Especially readers who like stories that have action and aren't just all about the battle, but about the journey and the evolution that it takes to get through it, too. In fact, this book kind of reminded me of Greek epics in that way. Xandir took on a task and had to go through stages to complete it, kind of like Odysseus on his way back home to Ithaca (not exactly the same, but it had a similar feel),...and as a reader you're lucky enough to get to tag along for the ride :D
The one big thing that the description from Goodreads fails to mention is Eden. Eden is a mortal woman who goes through tonnes in this book...and I mean tonnes! I won't spoil it for you though because it is some juicy stuff. To be honest, she wasn't my favourite narrator ever, and I definitely preferred Xandir's parts, but in her situation I can sympathize with how she reacted. At the same time, sometimes I just wanted to smack her. In the end though, I think she came out of it stronger, and judging by the cliffhanger ending, I think she'll have other books to make up for not being the strongest of characters when it came to handling her life choices.
Now onto Xandir. He was awesome! Not always the smartest (but he did have his genius moments lol) or the most patient, and definitely rash at times, but when it came down to getting things done, he was definitely the person to do it. His swords, for justice and mercy were so neat! I love how they're represented on the cover too! I loved reading the parts of The Last Archangel where he narrated. While, I liked Eden's parts, I thoroughly enjoyed getting to see things through Xandir's POV. I liked Jarom too, or Lil' Halo as Xandir called him, he was pretty awesome, and I loved seeing him evolve through his adventures. Just in case anyone is curious, Jarom's a cherub...yup, like Cupid! :D
I thought that The Last Archangel was an awesome story, and it definitely kept me up late at night reading. I encourage everyone who likes a story filled with action to give it a read. Especially readers who like stories that have action and aren't just all about the battle, but about the journey and the evolution that it takes to get through it, too. In fact, this book kind of reminded me of Greek epics in that way. Xandir took on a task and had to go through stages to complete it, kind of like Odysseus on his way back home to Ithaca (not exactly the same, but it had a similar feel),...and as a reader you're lucky enough to get to tag along for the ride :D
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