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vampire_mother's review
2.0
I stayed too much on this one. The first one i practically inhaled but this one is boring AF and I can't read it. Might reread it sometimes and maybe finish it too...
pammella's review against another edition
3.0
Enjoyed the historical aspects re imperial Russia. Still cannot decide if I like the Verlane character.
megexpress's review against another edition
4.0
Actual Rating: 4.5/5 (Goodreads, you really need a half star rating!)
Since reading Angelology, I knew Danielle Trussoni had an amazing ability to weave an intricate design into her storytelling. I was nervous that this ability would get lost in the sequel. However, my fears were soothed once I began reading and rediscovered the characters I loved in their new environment. A decade later, Verlaine is now a confident angel hunter and Evangeline, his love, now embodies the creature he is meant to capture. Although I felt like I wanted more of Evangeline's story (especially the years leading up her encounter with Verlaine) and a bit less of Verlaine, the story progressed well. The mythology/history that Trussoni created to explain the angels' power over the humans was extraordinarily dictated. It may have been a tad intricate, but it was simple enough to follow along. It was laid out for the reader in a creative manner, slowly easing out new information, tantalizing in its mystery. I couldn't put the novel down and read it twice to make sure I had digested everything! What I love most about Angelopolis was that characters who I believed were rather insignificant in the grand scope of the series all of a sudden became multifaceted and were integrated into the story to flesh out more details of how events came into fruition (I'm looking at you, Angela Valko!) I impatiently wait for the next installment in the series!
Since reading Angelology, I knew Danielle Trussoni had an amazing ability to weave an intricate design into her storytelling. I was nervous that this ability would get lost in the sequel. However, my fears were soothed once I began reading and rediscovered the characters I loved in their new environment. A decade later, Verlaine is now a confident angel hunter and Evangeline, his love, now embodies the creature he is meant to capture. Although I felt like I wanted more of Evangeline's story (especially the years leading up her encounter with Verlaine) and a bit less of Verlaine, the story progressed well. The mythology/history that Trussoni created to explain the angels' power over the humans was extraordinarily dictated. It may have been a tad intricate, but it was simple enough to follow along. It was laid out for the reader in a creative manner, slowly easing out new information, tantalizing in its mystery. I couldn't put the novel down and read it twice to make sure I had digested everything! What I love most about Angelopolis was that characters who I believed were rather insignificant in the grand scope of the series all of a sudden became multifaceted and were integrated into the story to flesh out more details of how events came into fruition (I'm looking at you, Angela Valko!) I impatiently wait for the next installment in the series!
beastreader's review against another edition
4.0
Verlaine is a hunter. He was duped by Evangeline but never again. Fool me one, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.
A body appears bearing the idenitity of Evangeline. So you can imagine Verlaine's suprise when Evangeline appears back in his life. She asks for his help. She presents him with an decorative egg. Before thwy can figure out what the egg is about, Evangeline is kidnapped.
I can remember reading Danielle's first book, Angelology and liking it. Liking the book enjoy that I wanted to read the second one. I jumped right in on Angelopolis and before I knew it I was flying through the book. It is such a quick read. This book was way better then I imagined it would be. In love with Verlaine. He is one hot human. This is one of the things that I enjoy about this series is that the male lead is the human and the female is the bad angel. Even though Verlaine and Evangeline spent most of the book apart, I know that they are destine to be together. Even if it is to Verlaine's demise. Evangeline has cast a spell over Verlaine mroe then he wants to admit.
I learned more about Evangeline and her kind in this book. I can not wait to read the next book and see the show down between Evangeline and Verlaine. Which I am looking forward to. Both Evangeline and Verlaine are growing stronger. Another thing that I found cool was that this boko was split into small sections and each section was titled different themes most involving the seven sins. AS much as I did have an enjoyable time reading thsi book and learning more about Evangeline. I do hope the next book had more action and maybe a fight or two.
kinx128's review against another edition
4.0
In Angelopolis, Danielle Trussoni continues her wonderful Angelology trilogy that will take you places that you never dreamed of. The war continues but who are the heroes and the villains? After you read this book, which side will you be on?
The story begins with Verlaine, ten years after he last saw Evangeline. He is now a extremely dedicated angel hunter. He hunts, captures and kills every angel that he comes across. His mission is clear until he sees Evangeline again. I love his internal conflict. Once again, which side will he choose. Ms. Trussoni has written his character to be obsessive in dealing with Evangeline. She is his addiction. Can he hunt her down like all his other conquests or will he submit to her seductive and beautiful nature? His struggle is intense and will take him to Russia and delve deeper into angelology lore.
I love that Ms. Trussoni took the readers to Russia. To me, angels and Romanovs fit perfectly together. Her references to the royal family and Rasputin pulls you further into the war between angels and humans. During the Romanov reign, Russia seemed so Gothic; the perfect backdrop for angelic warfare. Ms. Trussoni's choice of Russia fits perfectly with the struggle of angelic resurrection; the rise and fall, and rise again, of Russia.
Unlike in Angelology, I found more sympathy for the Nephilim in Angelopolis. The horrific methods of angelologists put their justifications in doubt. Even Verlaine, at a specific moment, was able to feel some guilt and sympathy about their treatment. Specifically, there is a angel prison deep in the Siberian tundra. The conditions are horrible and treatment of the angels is even worse. Experimentation and torture are the norm. Even in war, is that acceptable? It makes you think, which side am I on?
New angels are introduced that will further confuse your loyalties; pure angels whose goals are unknown. In the end, Verlaine and Evangeline must make difficult choices. Will their choices end the world as they know it? The third book should answer that question and I can't wait to read it!
The story begins with Verlaine, ten years after he last saw Evangeline. He is now a extremely dedicated angel hunter. He hunts, captures and kills every angel that he comes across. His mission is clear until he sees Evangeline again. I love his internal conflict. Once again, which side will he choose. Ms. Trussoni has written his character to be obsessive in dealing with Evangeline. She is his addiction. Can he hunt her down like all his other conquests or will he submit to her seductive and beautiful nature? His struggle is intense and will take him to Russia and delve deeper into angelology lore.
I love that Ms. Trussoni took the readers to Russia. To me, angels and Romanovs fit perfectly together. Her references to the royal family and Rasputin pulls you further into the war between angels and humans. During the Romanov reign, Russia seemed so Gothic; the perfect backdrop for angelic warfare. Ms. Trussoni's choice of Russia fits perfectly with the struggle of angelic resurrection; the rise and fall, and rise again, of Russia.
Unlike in Angelology, I found more sympathy for the Nephilim in Angelopolis. The horrific methods of angelologists put their justifications in doubt. Even Verlaine, at a specific moment, was able to feel some guilt and sympathy about their treatment. Specifically, there is a angel prison deep in the Siberian tundra. The conditions are horrible and treatment of the angels is even worse. Experimentation and torture are the norm. Even in war, is that acceptable? It makes you think, which side am I on?
New angels are introduced that will further confuse your loyalties; pure angels whose goals are unknown. In the end, Verlaine and Evangeline must make difficult choices. Will their choices end the world as they know it? The third book should answer that question and I can't wait to read it!
karenreads1000s's review against another edition
4.0
Another very interesting book on Angels by Danielle Trussoni. This book was not quite as engaging as her first Angelology and it certainly leaves a lot open for what I assume will be at least another book. This is not surprising for a book #2 of a series.
izumisano's review against another edition
3.0
This book had lots and lots of talking. She spends so much time on background information that the present story doesn't go anywhere until the last 30 pages. Don't get me wrong, the information was interesting, but it's not really moving the story forward.
siavahda's review against another edition
4.0
The beginning was a little slow - and a little heavy on the telling-instead-of-showing - but the middle more than made up for it! If the ending hadn't felt so rushed, I would have given this five stars. As it is, a solid four from me.
diogoafsimoes's review against another edition
4.0
Mal posso esperar pelo próximo. É fantástica a imaginação, factos históricos e palavras acertadas que esta fantástica escritora usa.
Gostei imenso!
Gostei imenso!