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idaolsen04's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
anca_antoci's review
5.0
My Thoughts on The Angel of Evil
Kenneth B Andersen’s Angel Of Evil is the 4th book in The Great Devil War series and the darkest by far. The previous book, The Wrongful Death, ended on a cliffhanger with Satina being kidnapped. Without giving too much away, I can say that the story picks up right where The Wrongful Death ended. As expected, Philip defies Lucifer’s orders and goes after Satina in the Outer Reach.
The Great Devil War series started as a humorous adventure story with some dark notes in The Devil’s Apprentice, and as the story progressed, the books got much darker and the plot more intense while the humor ebbed away. This is not a complaint, merely an observation.
Characters
I feel that with each book in this series, the stakes got higher, and with that, the risks increase. This makes for a great character arc, and we get to see Philip evolve from a shy, respectful, good boy with a pure heart to a real devil embracing his dark side. In truth, it isn’t until Satina is taken that his dark side emerges. When shove comes to push, Philip let’s go of his humanity and embraces the devil within.
Read more: https://www.summonfantasy.com/book-reviews/the-angel-of-evil-by-kenneth-b-andersen-book-review
Kenneth B Andersen’s Angel Of Evil is the 4th book in The Great Devil War series and the darkest by far. The previous book, The Wrongful Death, ended on a cliffhanger with Satina being kidnapped. Without giving too much away, I can say that the story picks up right where The Wrongful Death ended. As expected, Philip defies Lucifer’s orders and goes after Satina in the Outer Reach.
The Great Devil War series started as a humorous adventure story with some dark notes in The Devil’s Apprentice, and as the story progressed, the books got much darker and the plot more intense while the humor ebbed away. This is not a complaint, merely an observation.
Characters
I feel that with each book in this series, the stakes got higher, and with that, the risks increase. This makes for a great character arc, and we get to see Philip evolve from a shy, respectful, good boy with a pure heart to a real devil embracing his dark side. In truth, it isn’t until Satina is taken that his dark side emerges. When shove comes to push, Philip let’s go of his humanity and embraces the devil within.
Read more: https://www.summonfantasy.com/book-reviews/the-angel-of-evil-by-kenneth-b-andersen-book-review
catalina_sigrid's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
iben_flor's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
enawilson's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-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? No
4.25
bogbiens_eventyr's review against another edition
5.0
Stadig flot gennemført.
Jeg må dog indrømme, at jeg synes, at han skulle brugt lidt flere ord i nogle sammenhænge. Af og til måtte jeg læse sætningen flere gange, før jeg vidste, hvad han mente (ganske en bagatel).
Selve handlings- og plotsmæssigt skuffer han ikke. Jeg kunne ikke lige den fra mig og igen som jeg også har nævnt ved en tidligere anmeldelse giver han stof til eftertanke - hvilket jeg virkelig godt kan lide.
Igen er vi tilbage til at "historien" nu er afsluttet, så at jeg teknisk set ville kunne stoppe her og stadig synes at det har været en fantastisk læseoplevelse. Jeg glæder mig dog til hvad jeg plottet er i "Den faldne engel" 5. bind i serien.
Jeg må dog indrømme, at jeg synes, at han skulle brugt lidt flere ord i nogle sammenhænge. Af og til måtte jeg læse sætningen flere gange, før jeg vidste, hvad han mente (ganske en bagatel).
Selve handlings- og plotsmæssigt skuffer han ikke. Jeg kunne ikke lige den fra mig og igen som jeg også har nævnt ved en tidligere anmeldelse giver han stof til eftertanke - hvilket jeg virkelig godt kan lide.
Igen er vi tilbage til at "historien" nu er afsluttet, så at jeg teknisk set ville kunne stoppe her og stadig synes at det har været en fantastisk læseoplevelse. Jeg glæder mig dog til hvad jeg plottet er i "Den faldne engel" 5. bind i serien.
bridgets_books's review
5.0
Kenneth B. Andersen's Great Devil War series continues with The Angel of Evil, Book 4. This series is so difficult for me to categorize. It's definitely fantasy, dark fantasy, and Christian fantasy. I mean it does deal consistently with the battles between good and evil, the Devil and God, Heaven and Hell. No matter how you classify it, it's excellent fiction.
In The Angel of Evil, the story takes an even darker turn than in the previous three books. Phillip is pushed by his foes into taking drastic steps to save the ones he cares about the most. There are casualties, some are fairly beloved characters. For the first time that I remember, God makes an appearance. We learn how thin the line is between Heaven and Hell.
I certainly don't want to spoil any parts of the book for the reader. So I'll just say that this is a worthy entry into the series. Parts of it were difficult for me to read, yet I could not put the book down. It's a gripping tale of good vs evil with all our favorite and hated characters making an appearance.
It is quite amazing how the author makes you feel empathy for many of the characters. The devil is a rather sympathetic player in The Angel of Evil. While entertaining, the story will make you think long and hard after you finish reading.
Remarkable progress is made in moving the story towards the series conclusion. The author resolves enough of the conflict so I am satisfied with the conclusion of this section of the tale, yet he leaves me hungering for the next book in the series. I will certainly be reviewing it soon.
I was pleased with the story and recommend it to everyone, but I suggest you start at the beginning. The many plots and complexities need the context of the first three books.
This is an oft-times violent tale befitting the battles between evil, more evil, and angels. I would list content warnings for violence and torture, but believe it appropriate for young adult and older.
In The Angel of Evil, the story takes an even darker turn than in the previous three books. Phillip is pushed by his foes into taking drastic steps to save the ones he cares about the most. There are casualties, some are fairly beloved characters. For the first time that I remember, God makes an appearance. We learn how thin the line is between Heaven and Hell.
I certainly don't want to spoil any parts of the book for the reader. So I'll just say that this is a worthy entry into the series. Parts of it were difficult for me to read, yet I could not put the book down. It's a gripping tale of good vs evil with all our favorite and hated characters making an appearance.
It is quite amazing how the author makes you feel empathy for many of the characters. The devil is a rather sympathetic player in The Angel of Evil. While entertaining, the story will make you think long and hard after you finish reading.
Remarkable progress is made in moving the story towards the series conclusion. The author resolves enough of the conflict so I am satisfied with the conclusion of this section of the tale, yet he leaves me hungering for the next book in the series. I will certainly be reviewing it soon.
I was pleased with the story and recommend it to everyone, but I suggest you start at the beginning. The many plots and complexities need the context of the first three books.
This is an oft-times violent tale befitting the battles between evil, more evil, and angels. I would list content warnings for violence and torture, but believe it appropriate for young adult and older.
tessa_talks_books's review
5.0
The fourth installment of The Great Devil Wars series is just as good as the three that preceded it, if not better. Full of darkness and pain, war is never pretty for even the young, but it tells us a lot about what’s in people’s souls. The Angel of Evil is much darker than the other books – less full of wonder and lightness. Instead, it brings the realities of sin and the destruction it causes, even in Hell.
I love how complicated the Devil is. He is not pure evil, as you might expect. Instead, he is full of a sublime range of emotions, including love, sympathy, and compassion. It makes him more relatable and much more fitting with his story. Would a fallen angel truly be pure evil, or would he hold sparks of his once angelic heart? After the fall of man, people became the complicated humans we are now – part good and part bad. So, doesn’t it stand to reason the same would be true when an angel falls? I find that notion believable and makes me love the books even more for that fantastic portrayal.
I also love the connection between Philip and Aziel Stofeles. Sam and Philip both have demon doppelgängers, and though Sam and Flux are two peas in a pod, the same cannot be said for Philip and Aziel. The only thing they seem to share is an interest in Satina. The relationship between them is explored in this novel and the conclusions made. Though I’m going to leave it at that – to keep with my non- spoiler policy – it was an astute conclusion to their story that you will enjoy and contemplate long after you close the book for the final time.
I still love the innocent and pure love of Satina, a temptress, and Philip. Very much a Romeo and Juliet type romance – though the problem isn’t family, instead, it is a problem of being from different worlds that neither can bridge. The book’s conclusion of this romance will leave a tear in your eye and hope in your heart.
As they say, “War is hell,” and war in Hell is particularly gruesome and cruel. I love the way Aziel used so many different biblical artifacts and stories to wage his war against Lucifer. It is an ingenious use of the weapons that are unique to a biblical setting. And, even if you are not familiar with the biblical tales they come from, you will still enjoy the ingenuity of everyone involved in their ultimate goals.
The story has been building to the war that takes place in The Angel of Evil, and it does not disappoint. We see a very dark Philip find his way toward his correct path in the most bittersweet and endearing way possible - just as we would hope for our heroic Everyman. And we see many story arcs come to a satisfying and sometimes unfortunate conclusion. A must-read that is not limited by age. Don’t let the YA designation fool you. This is a series as much for adults as for young adults and even the middle-grade reader.
I received a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
I love how complicated the Devil is. He is not pure evil, as you might expect. Instead, he is full of a sublime range of emotions, including love, sympathy, and compassion. It makes him more relatable and much more fitting with his story. Would a fallen angel truly be pure evil, or would he hold sparks of his once angelic heart? After the fall of man, people became the complicated humans we are now – part good and part bad. So, doesn’t it stand to reason the same would be true when an angel falls? I find that notion believable and makes me love the books even more for that fantastic portrayal.
I also love the connection between Philip and Aziel Stofeles. Sam and Philip both have demon doppelgängers, and though Sam and Flux are two peas in a pod, the same cannot be said for Philip and Aziel. The only thing they seem to share is an interest in Satina. The relationship between them is explored in this novel and the conclusions made. Though I’m going to leave it at that – to keep with my non- spoiler policy – it was an astute conclusion to their story that you will enjoy and contemplate long after you close the book for the final time.
I still love the innocent and pure love of Satina, a temptress, and Philip. Very much a Romeo and Juliet type romance – though the problem isn’t family, instead, it is a problem of being from different worlds that neither can bridge. The book’s conclusion of this romance will leave a tear in your eye and hope in your heart.
As they say, “War is hell,” and war in Hell is particularly gruesome and cruel. I love the way Aziel used so many different biblical artifacts and stories to wage his war against Lucifer. It is an ingenious use of the weapons that are unique to a biblical setting. And, even if you are not familiar with the biblical tales they come from, you will still enjoy the ingenuity of everyone involved in their ultimate goals.
The story has been building to the war that takes place in The Angel of Evil, and it does not disappoint. We see a very dark Philip find his way toward his correct path in the most bittersweet and endearing way possible - just as we would hope for our heroic Everyman. And we see many story arcs come to a satisfying and sometimes unfortunate conclusion. A must-read that is not limited by age. Don’t let the YA designation fool you. This is a series as much for adults as for young adults and even the middle-grade reader.
I received a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.