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betwixt_the_pages's review against another edition
4.0
It's been six weeks since the angels of the apocalypse destroyed the world as we know it. Only pockets of humanity remain.
Savage street gangs rule the day while fear and superstition rule the night.
When angels fly away with a helpless girl, her seventeen-year-old sister Penryn will do anything to get her back...
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Rating: 4/5 Stars
Quick Reasons: Engaging plot; well-written characters; mayhem and chaos for thriller and horror lovers alike; intriguing world and world-building
Yes, I know--I'm late, once again, to the bandwagon. At least it's not kicking me off, right? But I digress.
This is another book I sort of picked up on a whim. I've seen a lot of raves about it on tumblr recently, and with the third book having just been released, I figured it was time for me to see what I was missing out on. The first sentence was like a shock of cold water on a sunny summer day; the story that followed had me mortified, frustrated, and intrigued (sometimes all at once!)
When Penryn's wheelchair-bound little sister, Paige, is kidnapped by angels, she sets off on a journey of self-discovery and self-reliance. After kidnapping a wounded, bleeding angel in turn in the hopes of gathering information about the other side, Penryn gets a glimpse of something in the angel she hadn't expected: something akin to humanity.
As their journey leads them farther from her home and closer to angel territory, Penryn and Raffe tread unfamiliar waters, relying on each other to make it through dangerous and troubling times. While the world falls apart around them, they find themselves lured deeper into a snare they hadn't realized was set for them...and closer to each other.
There are some interesting and unique things happening in this novel that have piqued my curiousity; I'm already planning on reading the next book in the series, wondering what happens from here. The characters are well-written; Penryn and Raffe especially are not your usual run-of-the-mill variety. Details that might, with other writers, fall through the cracks are brought to life and reimagined by Susan Ee. The prose is poetic and smooth, shifting from one scene to the next like water.
There's a fine line between "biblical" and "completely new" that Susan Ee treads here. She blurs and melds these two extremes into a seamless, breathtaking world of angel wars, religious mania, and superstition. The sense of expectancy and breathless wonder during the reading process had me devouring the world and words quickly, shuffling details and imagery into every corner of my mind I could.
This is a stunning read, and I am almost desperate to know what happens next, which is what any good series should accomplish. On top of that, I feel a connection with even the most broken characters--a testament to Susan Ee's skill and craft as an artist. I highly recommend this read to anyone who enjoys mythological retellings, delicious world-building, and flawed but lovable characters. Definitely an enjoyable read!
Savage street gangs rule the day while fear and superstition rule the night.
When angels fly away with a helpless girl, her seventeen-year-old sister Penryn will do anything to get her back...
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Rating: 4/5 Stars
Quick Reasons: Engaging plot; well-written characters; mayhem and chaos for thriller and horror lovers alike; intriguing world and world-building
Yes, I know--I'm late, once again, to the bandwagon. At least it's not kicking me off, right? But I digress.
This is another book I sort of picked up on a whim. I've seen a lot of raves about it on tumblr recently, and with the third book having just been released, I figured it was time for me to see what I was missing out on. The first sentence was like a shock of cold water on a sunny summer day; the story that followed had me mortified, frustrated, and intrigued (sometimes all at once!)
When Penryn's wheelchair-bound little sister, Paige, is kidnapped by angels, she sets off on a journey of self-discovery and self-reliance. After kidnapping a wounded, bleeding angel in turn in the hopes of gathering information about the other side, Penryn gets a glimpse of something in the angel she hadn't expected: something akin to humanity.
As their journey leads them farther from her home and closer to angel territory, Penryn and Raffe tread unfamiliar waters, relying on each other to make it through dangerous and troubling times. While the world falls apart around them, they find themselves lured deeper into a snare they hadn't realized was set for them...and closer to each other.
There are some interesting and unique things happening in this novel that have piqued my curiousity; I'm already planning on reading the next book in the series, wondering what happens from here. The characters are well-written; Penryn and Raffe especially are not your usual run-of-the-mill variety. Details that might, with other writers, fall through the cracks are brought to life and reimagined by Susan Ee. The prose is poetic and smooth, shifting from one scene to the next like water.
There's a fine line between "biblical" and "completely new" that Susan Ee treads here. She blurs and melds these two extremes into a seamless, breathtaking world of angel wars, religious mania, and superstition. The sense of expectancy and breathless wonder during the reading process had me devouring the world and words quickly, shuffling details and imagery into every corner of my mind I could.
This is a stunning read, and I am almost desperate to know what happens next, which is what any good series should accomplish. On top of that, I feel a connection with even the most broken characters--a testament to Susan Ee's skill and craft as an artist. I highly recommend this read to anyone who enjoys mythological retellings, delicious world-building, and flawed but lovable characters. Definitely an enjoyable read!
deepower7's review against another edition
3.0
You never really know what to say when you've just read a book about falling in love with Raphael. And I'm not talking about a mutant turtle here.
juniperspolyphony's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
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
5.0
thedayoflight's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
It was a nice easy fast read but it was a chaotic mix of random unanswered questions.
sam_hartwig's review against another edition
3.0
I was intrigued by this to start off with, but then I couldn't find time to read it, and then I had to stop it while I read my book club book, and then I went on holidays and didn't take it with me.
But I managed to read the rest of the book online while on holidays, and once I got started again I was hooked.
The creepy factor really ramped up towards the end, and I liked it. There is still so much about this book that I don't understand, so hopefully more will be revealed in the next books.
If you like dystopian, angel or horror books then this one will be up your alley.
But I managed to read the rest of the book online while on holidays, and once I got started again I was hooked.
The creepy factor really ramped up towards the end, and I liked it. There is still so much about this book that I don't understand, so hopefully more will be revealed in the next books.
If you like dystopian, angel or horror books then this one will be up your alley.
lucy346's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
maddie_orart's review against another edition
5.0
Full review posted on Of Reading and Random Things
From the very first chapter, Angelfall managed to grab my attention and didn’t let go. It has an addictive quality that made it difficult to stop reading. While the story seems pretty straightforward, Penryn trying to rescue her sister from her captors with the help of an unlikely ally, it becomes a LOT more interesting when great characters, awesome dialogue and interesting subplots are added into the mix.
Angelfall, in my opinion, shows how people deal with the aftermath of a disaster. It’s not about a girl who realized that she’s the only person who can save the world or a girl who wants to be part of a rebellion who wants to take down their oppressors. Instead, it shows how a person who is stripped of everything they once considered ‘normal’ deal with a horrible situation. I feel that Angelfall is a realistic representation of how a person would react, how the first thing on their mind wouldn’t be to find love or to save the world from those who are trying to destroy it, but to survive in the harsh new reality. It shows how in a horrible situation, the first thing someone would want to do is to be with their family.
I think Angelfall is an amazing story with great characters, witty dialogue and twists you probably wouldn’t see coming. It’s dark, creepy and could get pretty violent, but I definitely enjoyed reading it from the beginning until the end. Shoutout to Liesje @A Thousand Lives for buddy reading Angelfall with me. I had a great time talking to you about the book and I hope we can do another buddy read in the future
From the very first chapter, Angelfall managed to grab my attention and didn’t let go. It has an addictive quality that made it difficult to stop reading. While the story seems pretty straightforward, Penryn trying to rescue her sister from her captors with the help of an unlikely ally, it becomes a LOT more interesting when great characters, awesome dialogue and interesting subplots are added into the mix.
Angelfall, in my opinion, shows how people deal with the aftermath of a disaster. It’s not about a girl who realized that she’s the only person who can save the world or a girl who wants to be part of a rebellion who wants to take down their oppressors. Instead, it shows how a person who is stripped of everything they once considered ‘normal’ deal with a horrible situation. I feel that Angelfall is a realistic representation of how a person would react, how the first thing on their mind wouldn’t be to find love or to save the world from those who are trying to destroy it, but to survive in the harsh new reality. It shows how in a horrible situation, the first thing someone would want to do is to be with their family.
I think Angelfall is an amazing story with great characters, witty dialogue and twists you probably wouldn’t see coming. It’s dark, creepy and could get pretty violent, but I definitely enjoyed reading it from the beginning until the end. Shoutout to Liesje @A Thousand Lives for buddy reading Angelfall with me. I had a great time talking to you about the book and I hope we can do another buddy read in the future
adelle_bookworm's review against another edition
4.0
4,5*
Co to sakra bylo za konec?!! Já chci pokračování. Hned!
Rozhodně to je jedna z nejlepších... vlastně úplně nejlepší kniha o andělech, kterou jsem kdy četla. Moje první post-apo byla špičková.
Co to sakra bylo za konec?!! Já chci pokračování. Hned!
Rozhodně to je jedna z nejlepších... vlastně úplně nejlepší kniha o andělech, kterou jsem kdy četla. Moje první post-apo byla špičková.
laurellen_h's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism and Mental illness
Minor: Gore and Cannibalism