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jennkei's review against another edition
4.0
This is quite a change from LKH's Anita Blake series' later books, though a little like the initial ones due to the mystery element. It appears I'm a sucker for angels and angel magic and this provided that in spades.
My only gripe might be that it sort of goes the opposite way in the sex and those interactions somehow seems unnatural.
My only gripe might be that it sort of goes the opposite way in the sex and those interactions somehow seems unnatural.
kathydavie's review against another edition
5.0
First in the Zaniel Havelock paranormal fantasy series and revolving around Detective "Havoc" Havelock.
This eARC was sent to me by NetGalley and Berkley for an honest review.
My Take
I know . . . it's a Laurell K. Hamilton without erotic sex! Yet, like Hamilton's Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter and Meredith Gentry, the underlying theme is of good versus evil.
Hamilton has created an alternate world that blends the otherworldly with the everyday. One of cops and murderers, of different religions and magical practices, one in which anyone's faith or actions can impact others' actions or appearances, i.e., angels and demons. It's kind of scary to think that "mere" belief can spell an angel's downfall.
Another part of this world is the angels themselves and the interaction they have with the Angelus.
It's easy to feel a connection with these characters from the PD's Metaphysical Coordination Unit, as they experience the same struggles of being a cop as our own world does. I do like what the College teaches about skin color. As for the description Zaniel makes about Emma with all that energy and light around her that he hadn't seen since the College of Angels, well, this'll be fun in the second book. Look out, Suriel!
I feel betrayed by this College of Angels. From what Zaniel says (and discovers), it is a cult that brainwashes the students it takes from their parents into believing that their way is the only way and everyone else is influenced by Satan. Hmmm, sound like any groups you know? Oh, lol, it also sounds like people who believe the idiots in government and broadcast that vaccines are the work of the devil *more laughter*.
I had to laugh through all the PC issues raised. Yeppers, it sounds like our world all right, always worrying about how people are referred to.
It is fun to see how Hamilton blends our world's beliefs and pulls them into A Terrible Fall of Angels. Hamilton also raises the point about what hell is . . . and I do prefer her idea about it!
On the plus side, everyone has a Guardian Angel! On the other hand, Guardian Angels can't do anything for you unless you ask. Unlike the totems. I suspect I'd prefer those animal guides!
Hamilton is using first person protagonist point-of-view from Zaniel's perspective, so we hear all about his sins and his whining — why does he have to be persuaded to save that hand. Oy. That man is in such denial! Of course, his wife is a nightmare. No wonder he's panicky about any moves he makes.
Geez, the demon finally "explains" why these women are dying. Just like a rapist to create an excuse for doing what he wants.
I'm confused about the difference between an Infernal and an Infernalist, The first is a demon? and the second is one who gets rid of demons?? Although, the way Suriel behaves, I'm wondering if she's part demon. At the least, she's hypocritical, judgmental, and rigid in her thinking. AND she's starting to wonder about the College, even as she acts in illegal ways herself.
The prose varies between College of Angelese when Zaniel is thinking about his previous life and how he got where he was, and everyday speech with his Unit. Okay, yeah, there's a bit of the psychological in here as well, especially when it comes to Jamie. Yep, Hamilton is making sure we get acquainted with all the core characters.
Ooh, yeah, enjoy the good things of life, be grateful for it, be happy. Those few aphorisms of positivity are rare but encouraging. What isn't rare is all the action as the good guys battle the bad guys, as they try to figure out who the bad guys are! So many of the core characters are unique people, which drives the story with their unique issues and pasts and tackling the current events. Including the gay community. I love how Hamilton simply gives them a history without any judgments!
Yep, that ending is a cliffhanger . . . with a lot of loose ends: why those healed wounds keep bleeding, how this possession works as it switches back and forth, why the Sentinels are leaving the College, what's going on with Jamie, the theft of totems, the demonic perfume bottle, and so much more.
And this appeals to my paranoid side what with all those secrets that exist within the College of Angels. Then there are all those hints Hamilton keeps dropping about Zaniel's "sins" and the suspicions raised when he reunites with Suriel. Hmmm . . .
The Story
When Zaniel is called to the murder scene of a college student, all signs point to a murderer from the angelic realm, but a cryptic message from an angel warns Zaniel that the killer is something else entirely. Something that not even the all-knowing angels have a name for.
Now it’s up to Zaniel and his team to uncover what the murderer is — and how to stop it — before it can kill again.
When Zaniel’s past begins catching up with him and old wounds reopen, he realizes that Heaven and the College don’t let go of their messengers easily.
The Characters
Detective Corey Zaniel ‘Havoc’ Havelock, angel expert with a direct connection to Heaven who walked away from the College of Angels and a member of the Metaphysical Coordination Unit. Zaniel's gift is speaking with the higher forms of angels without dying or going mad. Reggie, a high school teacher, is his angry wife — they're separated. They have a three-year-old son, Connery. His great-aunt Matilda seems to have been a stern woman. There was a seraph in his life.
Metaphysical Coordination Unit, a.k.a., . . .
. . . the Heaven and Hell Unit, is part of the City of Angels PD in California and investigates supernatural-related crimes. Lieutenant Adinka Charleston is also a Voodoo Priest. Detective George Gimble is young and impressionable. Detective Lila Bridges is a strong woman and a powerful psychic null. (Lila has an ex-wife, Annie, and an ex-husband, Rob.) Detective Carlos Antero needs to get in shape. (Carla is his beloved wife.) Detectives MacGregor and Goliath MacGregor are the old one and the young one, respectively. The short Detective Raymond Stiltskin is a serious weightlifter. Officer Odette Minis rescued Havoc from Adam and is on a test run for the Unit. Detective Athena Ravensong is a Wiccan with a slew of totems and is second-in-command. She has a wife, Louie. (Ravensong's great-aunt Lottie sounds pretty glamorous.) Her totems include a raccoon, a bear, a Goddess, and more.
Officer Miller responded at the hospital. Officer Sato saw through the angel wings. Richardson is with SWAT. Berger is a tech. Adam Thornton is the medical examiner's assistant, and he has the social skills of a cranky rhinoceros, although he does have a very specialized type of remote viewing. Dr Trent is the medical examiner. Officer Stevens was a good guy.
The Metaphysical Injury Unit is . . .
. . . required in any hospital. Dr Paulson has tightly held shields. Ray Gonzales, Hazel Prescott, and Bunny are nurses. Belinda is a security guard. Kate is a patient whose great-great-great-grandmother had been Baba Yaga. It certainly adds color as to why Kate is in the hospital.
Becki Patterson is a female paramedic partnered up with Neil. Roger and Sam are another pair of paramedics.
The College of Angels is . . .
. . . more of a boarding school that keeps its students forever. I don't think Ambriel survived. Cosmiel was another fellow student with pale skin and red hair. Master Donel is in charge of training the Sentinels, Angelus Extium, a.k.a. Angels of Destruction. Harshiel and Turmiel (Donel is Turmiel's uncle) are two of the Sentinels. Donel also has a sister. Suriel "Surrie" is the only one of the three friends who stayed, and now she's an Infernalist. Bachiel listens to thoughts of the human world. And I've got my suspicions about him. Master Sarphiel is into tea.
Jamie, a.k.a. Levanael "Lev", a.k.a. Levi, was thrown out of the college when his abilities went haywire. I'm not thinking too highly of that college . . . He was/is Zaniel's best friend, surviving on the streets. An orangutan is Jamie's animal guide.
Angel Speakers, Angelus Dictum; Listeners (to Angels), Angeli Auditor; and, Angel of Light, Angelus Lucis, a.k.a. Lights, are some of the categories the students are separated into.
Abrahamic faiths are Christian, Jewish, and Muslim. Satan is also known as the Adversary, the Devil, the Enemy, Lucifer. An Infernal is a demon.
Harm None is . . .
. . . a metaphysical shop that offers magical therapy, and where Bast is the boss who's has been active in the pagan community for over 40 years. Emma works there and does reiki and reads tarot. Emma's brother is a doctor.
The Cozy Cauldron is a coffee shop partly owned by Harm None. Miranda is a flirt with some tips for Zaniel. Shelby Jackson and her boyfriend, Jeff, are targets.
Megan Borowski is an undergrad college student. Sergeant Macintosh had been Zaniel's drill sergeant back in his army days. Dr Martin conducts couples therapy. Doris is the apartment manager at Zaniel's building. Fred is Doris' elderly pug; Donald and Charlie are the pug puppies. Totems, a.k.a. spirit guides, co-walkers, animal guides, are with you for days, months, years, your entire life.
Mark Cookson is on academic probation at University of California in the City of Angels (UCCA). "Sam" Cookson is his brother. Uh-huh.
The Cover and Title
I love the cover! It so accurately reflects the primary character with Zaniel/Havoc strolling across the pale gray background, as we look down at him from above, his shadow with wings and that gun he's holding following behind him. At the very bottom is a slightly darker gray skyline. At the very top, in a dark gray, is an info blurb. The author's name is vertical, crossing Zaniel's wings and is in a deep red that darkens more where it intersects with the wings. In between and above Zaniel's head is a testimonial in a blend of dark gray, and light burgundy. Below Zaniel's feet is the title in dark gray. Below that is the series info in the light burgundy.
The title is more of an anticipation, as Hamilton exposes us to the potential of A Terrible Fall of Angels.
This eARC was sent to me by NetGalley and Berkley for an honest review.
My Take
I know . . . it's a Laurell K. Hamilton without erotic sex! Yet, like Hamilton's Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter and Meredith Gentry, the underlying theme is of good versus evil.
Hamilton has created an alternate world that blends the otherworldly with the everyday. One of cops and murderers, of different religions and magical practices, one in which anyone's faith or actions can impact others' actions or appearances, i.e., angels and demons. It's kind of scary to think that "mere" belief can spell an angel's downfall.
Another part of this world is the angels themselves and the interaction they have with the Angelus.
It's easy to feel a connection with these characters from the PD's Metaphysical Coordination Unit, as they experience the same struggles of being a cop as our own world does. I do like what the College teaches about skin color. As for the description Zaniel makes about Emma with all that energy and light around her that he hadn't seen since the College of Angels, well, this'll be fun in the second book. Look out, Suriel!
I feel betrayed by this College of Angels. From what Zaniel says (and discovers), it is a cult that brainwashes the students it takes from their parents into believing that their way is the only way and everyone else is influenced by Satan. Hmmm, sound like any groups you know? Oh, lol, it also sounds like people who believe the idiots in government and broadcast that vaccines are the work of the devil *more laughter*.
I had to laugh through all the PC issues raised. Yeppers, it sounds like our world all right, always worrying about how people are referred to.
It is fun to see how Hamilton blends our world's beliefs and pulls them into A Terrible Fall of Angels. Hamilton also raises the point about what hell is . . . and I do prefer her idea about it!
On the plus side, everyone has a Guardian Angel! On the other hand, Guardian Angels can't do anything for you unless you ask. Unlike the totems. I suspect I'd prefer those animal guides!
Hamilton is using first person protagonist point-of-view from Zaniel's perspective, so we hear all about his sins and his whining — why does he have to be persuaded to save that hand. Oy. That man is in such denial! Of course, his wife is a nightmare. No wonder he's panicky about any moves he makes.
Geez, the demon finally "explains" why these women are dying. Just like a rapist to create an excuse for doing what he wants.
I'm confused about the difference between an Infernal and an Infernalist, The first is a demon? and the second is one who gets rid of demons?? Although, the way Suriel behaves, I'm wondering if she's part demon. At the least, she's hypocritical, judgmental, and rigid in her thinking. AND she's starting to wonder about the College, even as she acts in illegal ways herself.
The prose varies between College of Angelese when Zaniel is thinking about his previous life and how he got where he was, and everyday speech with his Unit. Okay, yeah, there's a bit of the psychological in here as well, especially when it comes to Jamie. Yep, Hamilton is making sure we get acquainted with all the core characters.
Ooh, yeah, enjoy the good things of life, be grateful for it, be happy. Those few aphorisms of positivity are rare but encouraging. What isn't rare is all the action as the good guys battle the bad guys, as they try to figure out who the bad guys are! So many of the core characters are unique people, which drives the story with their unique issues and pasts and tackling the current events. Including the gay community. I love how Hamilton simply gives them a history without any judgments!
Yep, that ending is a cliffhanger . . . with a lot of loose ends: why those healed wounds keep bleeding, how this possession works as it switches back and forth, why the Sentinels are leaving the College, what's going on with Jamie, the theft of totems, the demonic perfume bottle, and so much more.
And this appeals to my paranoid side what with all those secrets that exist within the College of Angels. Then there are all those hints Hamilton keeps dropping about Zaniel's "sins" and the suspicions raised when he reunites with Suriel. Hmmm . . .
The Story
When Zaniel is called to the murder scene of a college student, all signs point to a murderer from the angelic realm, but a cryptic message from an angel warns Zaniel that the killer is something else entirely. Something that not even the all-knowing angels have a name for.
Now it’s up to Zaniel and his team to uncover what the murderer is — and how to stop it — before it can kill again.
When Zaniel’s past begins catching up with him and old wounds reopen, he realizes that Heaven and the College don’t let go of their messengers easily.
The Characters
Detective Corey Zaniel ‘Havoc’ Havelock, angel expert with a direct connection to Heaven who walked away from the College of Angels and a member of the Metaphysical Coordination Unit. Zaniel's gift is speaking with the higher forms of angels without dying or going mad. Reggie, a high school teacher, is his angry wife — they're separated. They have a three-year-old son, Connery. His great-aunt Matilda seems to have been a stern woman. There was a seraph in his life.
Metaphysical Coordination Unit, a.k.a., . . .
. . . the Heaven and Hell Unit, is part of the City of Angels PD in California and investigates supernatural-related crimes. Lieutenant Adinka Charleston is also a Voodoo Priest. Detective George Gimble is young and impressionable. Detective Lila Bridges is a strong woman and a powerful psychic null. (Lila has an ex-wife, Annie, and an ex-husband, Rob.) Detective Carlos Antero needs to get in shape. (Carla is his beloved wife.) Detectives MacGregor and Goliath MacGregor are the old one and the young one, respectively. The short Detective Raymond Stiltskin is a serious weightlifter. Officer Odette Minis rescued Havoc from Adam and is on a test run for the Unit. Detective Athena Ravensong is a Wiccan with a slew of totems and is second-in-command. She has a wife, Louie. (Ravensong's great-aunt Lottie sounds pretty glamorous.) Her totems include a raccoon, a bear, a Goddess, and more.
Officer Miller responded at the hospital. Officer Sato saw through the angel wings. Richardson is with SWAT. Berger is a tech. Adam Thornton is the medical examiner's assistant, and he has the social skills of a cranky rhinoceros, although he does have a very specialized type of remote viewing. Dr Trent is the medical examiner. Officer Stevens was a good guy.
The Metaphysical Injury Unit is . . .
. . . required in any hospital. Dr Paulson has tightly held shields. Ray Gonzales, Hazel Prescott, and Bunny are nurses. Belinda is a security guard. Kate is a patient whose great-great-great-grandmother had been Baba Yaga. It certainly adds color as to why Kate is in the hospital.
Becki Patterson is a female paramedic partnered up with Neil. Roger and Sam are another pair of paramedics.
The College of Angels is . . .
. . . more of a boarding school that keeps its students forever. I don't think Ambriel survived. Cosmiel was another fellow student with pale skin and red hair. Master Donel is in charge of training the Sentinels, Angelus Extium, a.k.a. Angels of Destruction. Harshiel and Turmiel (Donel is Turmiel's uncle) are two of the Sentinels. Donel also has a sister. Suriel "Surrie" is the only one of the three friends who stayed, and now she's an Infernalist. Bachiel listens to thoughts of the human world. And I've got my suspicions about him. Master Sarphiel is into tea.
Jamie, a.k.a. Levanael "Lev", a.k.a. Levi, was thrown out of the college when his abilities went haywire. I'm not thinking too highly of that college . . . He was/is Zaniel's best friend, surviving on the streets. An orangutan is Jamie's animal guide.
Angel Speakers, Angelus Dictum; Listeners (to Angels), Angeli Auditor; and, Angel of Light, Angelus Lucis, a.k.a. Lights, are some of the categories the students are separated into.
Abrahamic faiths are Christian, Jewish, and Muslim. Satan is also known as the Adversary, the Devil, the Enemy, Lucifer. An Infernal is a demon.
Harm None is . . .
. . . a metaphysical shop that offers magical therapy, and where Bast is the boss who's has been active in the pagan community for over 40 years. Emma works there and does reiki and reads tarot. Emma's brother is a doctor.
The Cozy Cauldron is a coffee shop partly owned by Harm None. Miranda is a flirt with some tips for Zaniel. Shelby Jackson and her boyfriend, Jeff, are targets.
Megan Borowski is an undergrad college student. Sergeant Macintosh had been Zaniel's drill sergeant back in his army days. Dr Martin conducts couples therapy. Doris is the apartment manager at Zaniel's building. Fred is Doris' elderly pug; Donald and Charlie are the pug puppies. Totems, a.k.a. spirit guides, co-walkers, animal guides, are with you for days, months, years, your entire life.
Mark Cookson is on academic probation at University of California in the City of Angels (UCCA). "Sam" Cookson is his brother. Uh-huh.
The Cover and Title
I love the cover! It so accurately reflects the primary character with Zaniel/Havoc strolling across the pale gray background, as we look down at him from above, his shadow with wings and that gun he's holding following behind him. At the very bottom is a slightly darker gray skyline. At the very top, in a dark gray, is an info blurb. The author's name is vertical, crossing Zaniel's wings and is in a deep red that darkens more where it intersects with the wings. In between and above Zaniel's head is a testimonial in a blend of dark gray, and light burgundy. Below Zaniel's feet is the title in dark gray. Below that is the series info in the light burgundy.
The title is more of an anticipation, as Hamilton exposes us to the potential of A Terrible Fall of Angels.
phantomfra's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Molto carino come libro soprattutto per il mondo che è stato creato.
Mi piacerebbe che l'autrice scrivesse altri libri di questa serie perché potrebbero davvero essere interessanti.
A volte è un po' troppo descrittivo soprattutto per quanto riguarda i poteri ma immagino che sia perché è il primo libro.
Voto: 4.5/1
Personaggi: 1/1
Trama: 0.75/1
Scrittura: 1/1
Temi: 1/1
Emozioni: 0.75/1
Mi piacerebbe che l'autrice scrivesse altri libri di questa serie perché potrebbero davvero essere interessanti.
A volte è un po' troppo descrittivo soprattutto per quanto riguarda i poteri ma immagino che sia perché è il primo libro.
Voto: 4.5/1
Personaggi: 1/1
Trama: 0.75/1
Scrittura: 1/1
Temi: 1/1
Emozioni: 0.75/1
magikspells's review against another edition
1.0
I love urban fantasy, but this book is just a lot of events that don't mean anything. The plot is supposed to be solving a crime, but a lot of other things happen that don't develop characters or explain the setting any better.
Messy. Would not recommend.
Messy. Would not recommend.
aromo720's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
lynguy1's review against another edition
4.0
A Terrible Fall of Angels by Laurell K. Hamilton is the first book in the Zaniel Havelock urban fantasy / supernatural suspense / paranormal police procedural series. She builds a new world for readers to marvel and explore. Detective Zaniel ‘Havoc’ Havelock has the ability to communicate directly with angels. He is now part of the Metaphysical Coordination Unit. From the age of seven, he was trained as an Angel speaker, but an event when he was around twenty caused him to leave the College of Angels. After spending time in to the military, he is now a police detective. Havoc is called to the scene of a murder. There’s no doubt that there’s evil, but is it the evil between human beings or is it the work of a demon, or is it something else?
We get insight into Havoc’s character during the course of the investigation. He is strong of faith, courageous, and kind, but past events affect how he views himself. There’s inner discourse that helps the reader understand what he’s thinking and feeling. Many other characters in this novel are woven into the story line in a way that makes it easy to keep track of them. They either provide support or conflict and I expect several of them to gain depth as the series continues.
This is the first series by Ms. Hamilton that features a male main character. Additionally, he is married, but has been separated for six months as they attend couples therapy. They have a three-year-old son. Will Zaniel and his wife reconcile and will romance be added to the genres that this series encompasses?
Between and during action scenes and investigations, this novel spends a significant amount of time world-building. Now that we have that understanding, I hope those descriptions aren’t covered in quite as much depth in future books in the series. It is very much a good versus evil world, but there are other important themes including marital issues, friendships, how events affect relationships, different religious and belief systems and how they can work together, and much more. One thing it didn’t have was the steamy scenes that are common in the Anita Blake and Merry Gentry series.
Overall, this book was an entertaining and thought-provoking paranormal police investigation with strong religious and belief overtones. It is definitely a departure from the previous series written by this author in many ways. However, she continues to bring great characters, entertaining and unique story lines, action, and suspense together in her novels. The book has a great first sentence and quickly pulled me into this new world. I’m looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
This is my honest review. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own and are not biased in any way. Publication date was August 17, 2021. This review was originally posted at Mystery and Suspense Magazine.
We get insight into Havoc’s character during the course of the investigation. He is strong of faith, courageous, and kind, but past events affect how he views himself. There’s inner discourse that helps the reader understand what he’s thinking and feeling. Many other characters in this novel are woven into the story line in a way that makes it easy to keep track of them. They either provide support or conflict and I expect several of them to gain depth as the series continues.
This is the first series by Ms. Hamilton that features a male main character. Additionally, he is married, but has been separated for six months as they attend couples therapy. They have a three-year-old son. Will Zaniel and his wife reconcile and will romance be added to the genres that this series encompasses?
Between and during action scenes and investigations, this novel spends a significant amount of time world-building. Now that we have that understanding, I hope those descriptions aren’t covered in quite as much depth in future books in the series. It is very much a good versus evil world, but there are other important themes including marital issues, friendships, how events affect relationships, different religious and belief systems and how they can work together, and much more. One thing it didn’t have was the steamy scenes that are common in the Anita Blake and Merry Gentry series.
Overall, this book was an entertaining and thought-provoking paranormal police investigation with strong religious and belief overtones. It is definitely a departure from the previous series written by this author in many ways. However, she continues to bring great characters, entertaining and unique story lines, action, and suspense together in her novels. The book has a great first sentence and quickly pulled me into this new world. I’m looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
This is my honest review. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own and are not biased in any way. Publication date was August 17, 2021. This review was originally posted at Mystery and Suspense Magazine.
babs_reviews's review against another edition
2.0
As intriguing as this premise is...it really missed the mark.
With any new series there will be world-building, any avid reader would expect this, however, there is usually backstory and a flow and reasoning. This book had none of that, it was truly all over the place with the information dump and at times very random and in the most awkward ways.
Our male protagonist, Zaniel (Havoc), is just plain exhausting. I felt no real draw to him, nor to any of the other characters, they really fell flat for me. There was one intriguing character and that was her, the nameless angel. Hopefully there will more of her in the follow up book.
The plot, if you can truly call it that, was weak at best and truly the timing of it all just felt rushed.
Thank you to Netgalley and Berkley Publishing Group for allowing me to read a copy early.
With any new series there will be world-building, any avid reader would expect this, however, there is usually backstory and a flow and reasoning. This book had none of that, it was truly all over the place with the information dump and at times very random and in the most awkward ways.
Our male protagonist, Zaniel (Havoc), is just plain exhausting. I felt no real draw to him, nor to any of the other characters, they really fell flat for me. There was one intriguing character and that was her, the nameless angel. Hopefully there will more of her in the follow up book.
The plot, if you can truly call it that, was weak at best and truly the timing of it all just felt rushed.
Thank you to Netgalley and Berkley Publishing Group for allowing me to read a copy early.
jenna_bookworm_5822's review against another edition
4.0
A little to much "religion" at times but was needed for the world building. I was definitely glad about the lack of Hamilton’s known "sexcapades". Looking forward to the next, hoping she can keep up with her series'.
redqueen84's review against another edition
It’s a hot mess! The story is all over the place, the writing is weak, the plot is nearly undefined but it drags on and on with random side situations that also never get any resolution.
sandyfleener's review against another edition
4.0
A good start
I think I'm going to really like this series. I like that the Angels can be flawed a bit. Most of the men are good men or at least want to be. The women are just people not militant or anything over the top, some good, some not so much but again they want to be I think.
I think I'm going to really like this series. I like that the Angels can be flawed a bit. Most of the men are good men or at least want to be. The women are just people not militant or anything over the top, some good, some not so much but again they want to be I think.