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3.46 AVERAGE
3.46 AVERAGE
Bethany and Xavier get married, much to the chagrin of her siblings and a frightening group of rogue angels known as the Seven. The priest pays his own price for performing the rite and we get a look at the grim reaper. Just minutes into their union, the couple goes into hiding in a cabin in the woods. When that idea fails Gabriel and Ivy create new identities for them and send them to Ole Miss to pose as brother and sister. That creates all kinds of interesting challenges. Her friend from Venus Cove, Molly, shows up with a scary new boyfriend who is a Christian extremist. It is interesting how Gabriel deals with this strange cult. Adornetto's descriptions of the Seven are frightening with their hollow eyes and expressionless faces. The idea of rogue angels adds a little more drama to the story, especially in the slower parts. Xavier, surprise, surprise is not entirely human. Bethany ends up back in Heaven and separated from Xavier. Time moves differently and she will do anything to get back. But to return she must make the ultimate sacrifice. This was a decent ending to the trilogy.
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mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
I wasn't too keen on this book. Although I liked the ending I feel as though the entire book was rushed with new ideas popping up that didn't make any sense like Xavier and his powers that were only breifly mentioned and the Lucifer and other such things. It just seemed too rushed and didn't seem to flow, just a load of different ideas rushed.
Perfect ending to a great series even though it was a little cliche. Great writer and amazing story teller. If you're looking for a sappy love story with hot guys and action this is it.
My Rating: 2 / 5 Stars
Okay so... I don't remember this series being so religious, which I mean, YES it is a series about angels and whatnot, but it doesn't necessarily have to be so heavily rooted in religion. I'm not saying there is anything wrong with that, but now as an adult, the religious aspects are so painfully obvious that I was overwhelmed with it and constantly pulled out of the story because of it. I used to love the books as a young teen, but now not so much. (I noted this only 20 pages in btw. I really had to push myself to finish the book).
Let me tell you, I cackled when Gabriel (yes THAT Gabriel), the MC's (Bethany's) brother, basically told her and her newly wedded husband not to fuck. CACKLED.
Okay here's a line that dragged me out of the book in irritation (backstory: the MC and her boyfriend are talking about baby names and she offers Billie): "Billie?--No way, she'll be gender confused." BITCH WHAT? I...oh honey, I'm so glad this book didn't come out now, the author would probably be under fire (not that I wish ill on the author AT ALL, just an observation). Billie Eilish would not approve and neither do I LOL, what the fuck is this.
Fast forward some, Bethany and her husband Xavier haven't, you know, *sealed the deal* and for some reason that causes her to make a comment that they're "living like brother and sister". So...just because they aren't fucking, they're living like siblings??? What. I cannot follow this logic at all. That makes no sense. You realize that relationships aren't just about sex???? And neither is marriage??? The fuck.
I have no memory of why I made this comment, but I have written in my notes "don't bring werewolves into this" LOL. Just a little thing I noticed, one of the 7 (some elite force of angels who don't have faces or whatever) "cast a glance" somewhere but like...how. They don't have faces. There will be no casting of glances, Slenderman.
One thing I want to note is the stakes in this book, I've realized the stakes are pretty low but they're portrayed as if they're the end of the world. The 7 are claimed to be "out for blood", but really they only want the marriage between the MC and her boy...so. I'm not feeling the intensity at all. Girl, your life isn't in danger, chill.
Can someone tell me why Gabe made the decision to create new identities for Bethany and Xavier (since they're on the run now) and enrolled them in college as siblings? Because now there's this weird not-incest vibe and I hate it. Yes this becomes an issue when another character sees them kissing or something and I just...I'm disgusted.
I keep thinking Molly, the MC's bestie, is like drugged or something. She used to be a hardheaded character (at least I think so from what little I remember), but now she's got a boyfriend and is letting him walk all over her. And his religion is like that incredibly horrible type of religion that is more cult-like, doing extra religious things that are both hilarious and annoying. Kind of the pot calling the kettle black at times.
So Gabe gave up his wings (brutal by the way, omg) and then suddenly he's questioning his faith?? Excuse me? You're telling me an Archangel, who has been around forever, was really questioning his faith the moment he lost his wings? He's a literal angel. Nope, not buying it.
Okay at first it was stated that it would take centuries or decades for Gabe's wings to grow back and for his celestial bullshit to return or whatever, but during that time he'd be vulnerable to human *emotions and feelings*, so why is anyone worried about how it will affect Molly? Girl will be long dead by the time his wings are back, her feelings won't suffer when Gabe gets his wings back and will therefore be unable to return her feelings.
(Note: the rest of this uh 'review' is literally just my own thoughts that I scribbled down and I really don't know how to extend on them or connect them into a cohesive review, because the book is not cohesive at this point.)
And now Beth's boyfriend is not human anymore. Why the heck is Xavier suddenly not human???? That would've been a cool twist if it made any sense and furthered the story... I don't see the connection. What is going on??
The farther I got into this book, the more it started to sound like a fanfic written by a young teen. And I would know. I've read tons of those. And have even written one that was like 60 chapters long.
Suddenly the 7s don't want Xavier anymore because of his special not human powers or whatever, but now they want Bethany? Why. Literally why. There's no reason. She's not special.
This plot is so all over the place omg. I cannot follow it. Where are you going??? I don't even know how we got here.
Beth complains that her heavenly mentor won't answer any questions she asks, even though she has. Vague answers, but still answers. Stop whining.
Why is there a new character being introduced 86% into the book? Do we have time for this? No. The answer is no. Beth is being whiny and asks Zach (the new character) the same question twice. Oh my lanta, shut UP!
Oh LOOK more new characters hahaaaaaaa, why.
Why did Beth throwing a fit made Joseph change his mind about helping her? This old-as-time angel really bent to the will of practically an infant immature angel compared to him because she started whining. WHAT.
How did Xavier's hair change from normal honey to dark amber in one scene? He can dye hair fast. In conclusion: what the fuck did I just read?
Okay so... I don't remember this series being so religious, which I mean, YES it is a series about angels and whatnot, but it doesn't necessarily have to be so heavily rooted in religion. I'm not saying there is anything wrong with that, but now as an adult, the religious aspects are so painfully obvious that I was overwhelmed with it and constantly pulled out of the story because of it. I used to love the books as a young teen, but now not so much. (I noted this only 20 pages in btw. I really had to push myself to finish the book).
Let me tell you, I cackled when Gabriel (yes THAT Gabriel), the MC's (Bethany's) brother, basically told her and her newly wedded husband not to fuck. CACKLED.
Okay here's a line that dragged me out of the book in irritation (backstory: the MC and her boyfriend are talking about baby names and she offers Billie): "Billie?--No way, she'll be gender confused." BITCH WHAT? I...oh honey, I'm so glad this book didn't come out now, the author would probably be under fire (not that I wish ill on the author AT ALL, just an observation). Billie Eilish would not approve and neither do I LOL, what the fuck is this.
Fast forward some, Bethany and her husband Xavier haven't, you know, *sealed the deal* and for some reason that causes her to make a comment that they're "living like brother and sister". So...just because they aren't fucking, they're living like siblings??? What. I cannot follow this logic at all. That makes no sense. You realize that relationships aren't just about sex???? And neither is marriage??? The fuck.
I have no memory of why I made this comment, but I have written in my notes "don't bring werewolves into this" LOL. Just a little thing I noticed, one of the 7 (some elite force of angels who don't have faces or whatever) "cast a glance" somewhere but like...how. They don't have faces. There will be no casting of glances, Slenderman.
One thing I want to note is the stakes in this book, I've realized the stakes are pretty low but they're portrayed as if they're the end of the world. The 7 are claimed to be "out for blood", but really they only want the marriage between the MC and her boy...so. I'm not feeling the intensity at all. Girl, your life isn't in danger, chill.
Can someone tell me why Gabe made the decision to create new identities for Bethany and Xavier (since they're on the run now) and enrolled them in college as siblings? Because now there's this weird not-incest vibe and I hate it. Yes this becomes an issue when another character sees them kissing or something and I just...I'm disgusted.
I keep thinking Molly, the MC's bestie, is like drugged or something. She used to be a hardheaded character (at least I think so from what little I remember), but now she's got a boyfriend and is letting him walk all over her. And his religion is like that incredibly horrible type of religion that is more cult-like, doing extra religious things that are both hilarious and annoying. Kind of the pot calling the kettle black at times.
So Gabe gave up his wings (brutal by the way, omg) and then suddenly he's questioning his faith?? Excuse me? You're telling me an Archangel, who has been around forever, was really questioning his faith the moment he lost his wings? He's a literal angel. Nope, not buying it.
Okay at first it was stated that it would take centuries or decades for Gabe's wings to grow back and for his celestial bullshit to return or whatever, but during that time he'd be vulnerable to human *emotions and feelings*, so why is anyone worried about how it will affect Molly? Girl will be long dead by the time his wings are back, her feelings won't suffer when Gabe gets his wings back and will therefore be unable to return her feelings.
(Note: the rest of this uh 'review' is literally just my own thoughts that I scribbled down and I really don't know how to extend on them or connect them into a cohesive review, because the book is not cohesive at this point.)
And now Beth's boyfriend is not human anymore. Why the heck is Xavier suddenly not human???? That would've been a cool twist if it made any sense and furthered the story... I don't see the connection. What is going on??
The farther I got into this book, the more it started to sound like a fanfic written by a young teen. And I would know. I've read tons of those. And have even written one that was like 60 chapters long.
Suddenly the 7s don't want Xavier anymore because of his special not human powers or whatever, but now they want Bethany? Why. Literally why. There's no reason. She's not special.
This plot is so all over the place omg. I cannot follow it. Where are you going??? I don't even know how we got here.
Beth complains that her heavenly mentor won't answer any questions she asks, even though she has. Vague answers, but still answers. Stop whining.
Why is there a new character being introduced 86% into the book? Do we have time for this? No. The answer is no. Beth is being whiny and asks Zach (the new character) the same question twice. Oh my lanta, shut UP!
Oh LOOK more new characters hahaaaaaaa, why.
Why did Beth throwing a fit made Joseph change his mind about helping her? This old-as-time angel really bent to the will of practically an infant immature angel compared to him because she started whining. WHAT.
How did Xavier's hair change from normal honey to dark amber in one scene? He can dye hair fast. In conclusion: what the fuck did I just read?
I can't say more good things about this series. Every time I read it, I fall in love with the characters all over again.
AWESOME!!!!! You haters out there. . . it was worth the wait
You know I'm right when you read this! So don't sas me.
You know I'm right when you read this! So don't sas me.
I have to say, I'm not sure why this is getting so many 1 star reviews. After reading the second book in this series (Hades? I don't even remember)... I really almost didn't read this. But I like to read and figured I might as well find out what happens to obnoxious Bethany. I though this book was wayyyy better than the second one. The first was ok, the second was pretty stupid, but this is better. I don't think she ever called Xav "snugglebear" (cringe) or whatever the stupid effing name was she called him in the previous book. This one rang a little more true to me. It was a little predictable though, I predicted most of the plot before it happened. If you don't sit there and read into all the religious sexist crap, it's just a fun, easy read. I guess I'm just not as picky as everyone else.
They are just being really weird, and I guess the years of Christianity that was told to me when I was younger really flashed back a lot. I should realize that it's expected but something I should have expected
When you get older and watch Disney’s The Little Mermaid” you start thinking that 16 is too young to run away, forsake everything and go after a random boy you just met… And so I find i8 hard to sympathise with Beth now but at like 14 I thought it was sop romantic. I also am always down for a good change of who is and isn’t evil. In the second book we see how Hell is run but in this one, it’s shown Heaven isn’t too great either and that neither are on the side of our main characters… I do think it was weird for Gabriel to change alliances so thoroughly and that people who should have had power didn’t stop anything… but whatever! It’s a book aimed at children who are looking for that mushy sweet romantic stuff.