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cancourtneyread's review against another edition
2.0
Ok story but no FUCKING way was it worth 10.99 for an e-book!!!
UPDATE 4/24
I'm noticing more and more people give this 4 or 5 stars....maybe I'll have to re read it.
UPDATE 4/24
I'm noticing more and more people give this 4 or 5 stars....maybe I'll have to re read it.
sarahtissh's review against another edition
2.0
It could have been so much better.
Personally, I felt as though the story was not super unique. The relationships in this book felt rushed and somewhat insta-love. Overall, this book was meh.
Personally, I felt as though the story was not super unique. The relationships in this book felt rushed and somewhat insta-love. Overall, this book was meh.
caitlin_bparsley's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
meimpink's review against another edition
1.0
I didn't enjoy this book. It wasn't nearly as terrible as I expected it to be, but honestly, there wasn't a single good thing about it that I could pick out. It was exhausting to read, and the setting was woefully lacking in description. It took me a good while (over 40 pages) to figure out that it was of the steampunk genre, simply due to lack of description that would indicate that. There wasn't enough romance for me to dislike what happened romantically, but really there wasn't anything to like about it either. There was a love triangle, but it never really was subjected to enough thought by the main character that it ever concerned me. It wasn't a BAD book, it was just painfully MEDIOCRE.
alexandra_0410's review against another edition
3.0
Este fue el último libro que inicié en el 2016 y el primer libro que terminé en 2017. Este libro me pareció entretenido y también me gustaron bastante los personajes y la trama. Pero al parecer fue una de las primeras novelas de esta autora y aunque la dejó con un final abierto, nunca se molestó en escribir la continuación.
ash_ton's review against another edition
4.0
4.5/5 !!!
Let it be known that this didn't take me a long time to read because it sucked. It was actually really good; college is just kicking my ass. 🙃
Most of the characters seemed like they were well thought out, but Alastor kind of seemed like a generic villain with no substance behind him, and Raum didn't really get any time to shine. I think that's why I didn't get why Helen had such strong feelings towards him. Darius may have been a dick, but I liked him more than Raum. It was obvious that there was going to be a relationship between Helen and Griffin, but I liked that there was, because they mesh well together. Also, I like that it didn't happen immediately. It was over the course of like a week, but it didn't seem like insta-love.
Let it be known that this didn't take me a long time to read because it sucked. It was actually really good; college is just kicking my ass. 🙃
Most of the characters seemed like they were well thought out, but Alastor kind of seemed like a generic villain with no substance behind him, and Raum didn't really get any time to shine. I think that's why I didn't get why Helen had such strong feelings towards him. Darius may have been a dick, but I liked him more than Raum. It was obvious that there was going to be a relationship between Helen and Griffin, but I liked that there was, because they mesh well together. Also, I like that it didn't happen immediately. It was over the course of like a week, but it didn't seem like insta-love.
abwright's review against another edition
3.0
I hate giving it a 3 star when there really is nothing wrong with the book. It was well written - although sometimes she drug out some scenes - usually when climbing up a ladder or down a rope or something about climbing. There wasn't enough action and I didn't really feel like I sympathized or understood the characters.
Some people love this book - it just wasn't my.cup of tea.
Some people love this book - it just wasn't my.cup of tea.
islandgeekgirl's review against another edition
5.0
Without her knowledge, Helen's parents have been training her for her destiny of being a Keeper through lessons like fencing and games like 'find all the exits'. When her house is attacked, her mother hides Helen in a secret passage in the wall and tells her to find the Channing brothers. Her parents sacrificed themselves so that she could live and Helen wants revenge. It gets complicated when she learns that her childhood friend Raum is involved in murdering the Keepers and she finds that she can't hate him like the Channing brothers do.
It's different from most other Angels books. There's no reading about the characters having wings and flying. Instead they can 'jump' using light and are well-trained to fight against wraiths and other creatures.
Because Helen hadn't reached the age of Enlightment, when it's revealed that she's a Keeper, she knows next to nothing about who she is. All she has to go on is her parents' lessons, which are helpful, and her instincts.
The innocent romance between Helen and younger brother Griffin is sweet, her back and forth with older brother Darius is amusing, and her sympathy for Raum is understandable. She goes from being unsure about anything with a need to prove she won't be a burden to the brothers, to being an important part of their team to take down the demon Alsorta/Alastor.
It's different from most other Angels books. There's no reading about the characters having wings and flying. Instead they can 'jump' using light and are well-trained to fight against wraiths and other creatures.
Because Helen hadn't reached the age of Enlightment, when it's revealed that she's a Keeper, she knows next to nothing about who she is. All she has to go on is her parents' lessons, which are helpful, and her instincts.
The innocent romance between Helen and younger brother Griffin is sweet, her back and forth with older brother Darius is amusing, and her sympathy for Raum is understandable. She goes from being unsure about anything with a need to prove she won't be a burden to the brothers, to being an important part of their team to take down the demon Alsorta/Alastor.
bstaats's review against another edition
4.0
There's no shortage of angel paranormal books in YA right now, but there's something special about A Temptation of Angels; it's an addictive, fascinating, page-turner that's remarkably refreshing for its genre.
I haven't read Michelle Zink's first series, Prophecy of the Sisters, yet but this reading her newest release has made me immensely curious to pick up those books!
A Victorian setting:
I LOVE Victorian settings and books that can take that a step further by incorporating a paranormal twist are even better! A Temptation of Angels isn't the only book to do this (it's in good company with excellent books like Cassandra Clare's Infernal Devices series and Lia Habel's Dearly, Departed among others) but this is the first one I've read about angels.
A fast-paced story:
As far as I'm aware, this book's a stand alone and one that moves along rather quickly. With only one book to develop characters and a story, it can be very tricky to create such a detailed idea with only so many pages. But I was immediately drawn into the world, and I had a hard time putting this book aside for anything! The first few pages are in your face, bringing with them all sorts of excitement and riveting twists. And it just doesn't stop until it's over!
Cute romance with a sweet boy:
A Temptation of Angels is very clearly a YA paranormal romance - if you aren't interested in a romantic relationship developing and being a fairly key part of the plot, then I wouldn't recommend you try this one. But if you're like me, and you always enjoy a good romance then I think you'll truly appreciate the one that Helen finds in A Temptation of Angels... or at least partially.
It isn't a heavy paranormal:
I was expecting the paranormal aspect to be the driving force behind the story, so imagine my surprise when it really didn't strike me that way. Instead, the story focuses much more on a mystery aspect
Now all that being said... I also felt that too much was squeezed into this one book. It easily could have been spread out over two or three books and I think it would have been better if the story had been spread out that way. But it wasn't, yet it still featured just about all familiar aspects of a YA paranormal romance but all in one book. That led to some characters being less developed, and some relationships came off as unconvincing as well. I was especially expecting more from Raum, but easily felt that the story would have been better without him. He just came across as somewhat forced, and I don't think he was actually as important to the plot as the reader is led to believe.
And the book was so rich in details and history (which I loved) except for how confusing it came across at times; I would LOVE more explanation and a better look into the world that Michelle so creatively imagined and wrote about here. I just had so many questions and not enough answers to feel fully satisfied.
ARC received from Penguin Canada
I haven't read Michelle Zink's first series, Prophecy of the Sisters, yet but this reading her newest release has made me immensely curious to pick up those books!
A Victorian setting:
I LOVE Victorian settings and books that can take that a step further by incorporating a paranormal twist are even better! A Temptation of Angels isn't the only book to do this (it's in good company with excellent books like Cassandra Clare's Infernal Devices series and Lia Habel's Dearly, Departed among others) but this is the first one I've read about angels.
A fast-paced story:
As far as I'm aware, this book's a stand alone and one that moves along rather quickly. With only one book to develop characters and a story, it can be very tricky to create such a detailed idea with only so many pages. But I was immediately drawn into the world, and I had a hard time putting this book aside for anything! The first few pages are in your face, bringing with them all sorts of excitement and riveting twists. And it just doesn't stop until it's over!
Cute romance with a sweet boy:
A Temptation of Angels is very clearly a YA paranormal romance - if you aren't interested in a romantic relationship developing and being a fairly key part of the plot, then I wouldn't recommend you try this one. But if you're like me, and you always enjoy a good romance then I think you'll truly appreciate the one that Helen finds in A Temptation of Angels... or at least partially.
It isn't a heavy paranormal:
I was expecting the paranormal aspect to be the driving force behind the story, so imagine my surprise when it really didn't strike me that way. Instead, the story focuses much more on a mystery aspect
Now all that being said... I also felt that too much was squeezed into this one book. It easily could have been spread out over two or three books and I think it would have been better if the story had been spread out that way. But it wasn't, yet it still featured just about all familiar aspects of a YA paranormal romance but all in one book. That led to some characters being less developed, and some relationships came off as unconvincing as well. I was especially expecting more from Raum, but easily felt that the story would have been better without him. He just came across as somewhat forced, and I don't think he was actually as important to the plot as the reader is led to believe.
And the book was so rich in details and history (which I loved) except for how confusing it came across at times; I would LOVE more explanation and a better look into the world that Michelle so creatively imagined and wrote about here. I just had so many questions and not enough answers to feel fully satisfied.
ARC received from Penguin Canada