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daniella's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
peireads's review against another edition
5.0
Full review to come but definitely recommend reading these all together before diving into the full length novels!
badmc's review against another edition
4.0
Nefilim are children of humans and angels, or human and demons, or both. Their magic rises from the use of music, and concerning their parentage, they have some unique abilities. Diago is both demonic and angelic in nature, which makes him a pawn in angelic and demonic power struggles. Can Diago get some peace, and come to peace with himself?
I accidentally read the fourth book in the series, and came back to this three novels. They are also excellent, if a bit short and less atmospheric - there is not as much music, alas, the ingredient which made the fourth book so enjoyable to me. Still, the characters are vivid and likable, the plot tight and unforgiving.
This author is going on my watch list. Bravo!
I accidentally read the fourth book in the series, and came back to this three novels. They are also excellent, if a bit short and less atmospheric - there is not as much music, alas, the ingredient which made the fourth book so enjoyable to me. Still, the characters are vivid and likable, the plot tight and unforgiving.
This author is going on my watch list. Bravo!
upsidedown10's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I wasn't sure what I was expecting from three novellas, but this was a wonderful three part book with one single over-arching story that I found really compelling. I loved the world and the way the magic was conveyed through music and dance. I loved the characters and their interactions. I will absolutely be coming back to this series in the future.
chronicreader's review against another edition
4.0
Content warning; several mentions of rape of the mc.
I really enjoyed this, the atmosphere created by the book was wonderful. I enjoyed the domestic scenes more than the action scenes I had trouble following what was happening.
I really enjoyed this, the atmosphere created by the book was wonderful. I enjoyed the domestic scenes more than the action scenes I had trouble following what was happening.
yoda32's review against another edition
5.0
Rafael, Diago and Miquel deserve nothing less than five stars!!
Part one- In Midnights Silence.
•I really loved this. It was interesting to be introduced to the world and I loved Diago from the first chapter. Rafael is the sweetest child in the universe and he must be protected at all costs. I’ve got to give the author credit- she created a really fascinating fantasy world with interesting backstories within three novellas. That is talent.
Part two- Without Light Or Guide.
• This follows our characters a month after part one. Diago is dealing with the fallout and twists of part one but it was sweet to see how Guillermo stood beside him throughout it all. It was also fun to see the inside of the Los Nefilim and get more explanations on how they work. Diago also wearing his wedding ring in public and explaining to Rafael that him and Miquel were husbands- the cutest!!
Part Three- The Second Death.
•Holy shit!! This one broke my heart. From the first chapter I was on the edge of my seat needing to know the outcome. This part defiantly hurt the most but I loved seeing how Diago has become and Rafael!! My little hero.
Overall I adored this and I need more.
Part one- In Midnights Silence.
•I really loved this. It was interesting to be introduced to the world and I loved Diago from the first chapter. Rafael is the sweetest child in the universe and he must be protected at all costs. I’ve got to give the author credit- she created a really fascinating fantasy world with interesting backstories within three novellas. That is talent.
Part two- Without Light Or Guide.
• This follows our characters a month after part one. Diago is dealing with the fallout and twists of part one but it was sweet to see how Guillermo stood beside him throughout it all. It was also fun to see the inside of the Los Nefilim and get more explanations on how they work. Diago also wearing his wedding ring in public and explaining to Rafael that him and Miquel were husbands- the cutest!!
Part Three- The Second Death.
•Holy shit!! This one broke my heart. From the first chapter I was on the edge of my seat needing to know the outcome. This part defiantly hurt the most but I loved seeing how Diago has become and Rafael!! My little hero.
Overall I adored this and I need more.
saphirablue's review against another edition
5.0
This was a re-read for me and I still love it so much.
I've read the three novellas as e-books and wanted the paperback for the ease of paging to my favourite scenes and just in case anything happens and I can't access the e-books anymore. Since I finally want to read the next part, I wanted to do a re-read of this so that everything is fresh in my mind.
I loved it on the re-read even more than the first time around.
Now, that I know the plot, I could concentrate more on the characters and all the little details and my love for Diago grew a lot (didn't think that this is possible, but here I am). And for Miguel. And for Guillermo.
I still love the fact that they sing their magic. I still love the condition of Diago (yes, it's deliberating for him when the sound start to turn into colours, but it still reads as gorgeous.). I still love the love between Diago and Miguel.
So, yeah, looking forward to the next part. :)
I've read the three novellas as e-books and wanted the paperback for the ease of paging to my favourite scenes and just in case anything happens and I can't access the e-books anymore. Since I finally want to read the next part, I wanted to do a re-read of this so that everything is fresh in my mind.
I loved it on the re-read even more than the first time around.
Now, that I know the plot, I could concentrate more on the characters and all the little details and my love for Diago grew a lot (didn't think that this is possible, but here I am). And for Miguel. And for Guillermo.
I still love the fact that they sing their magic. I still love the condition of Diago (yes, it's deliberating for him when the sound start to turn into colours, but it still reads as gorgeous.). I still love the love between Diago and Miguel.
So, yeah, looking forward to the next part. :)
qace90's review against another edition
5.0
This is honestly so good? I loved the blend of history and angelic myth. I love Diago and Miguel’s romance, plus the love they both have for Rafael! Super sweet interpersonal relationships against a stressful backdrop where Diago and Rafael are tied up in the whims of angels and daimons.