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3.66 AVERAGE
3.66 AVERAGE
This is the same Brenna Yovanoff who wrote that creepy (but brilliant) story about the changeling, The Replacement. The heroine/narrator is the daughter of Lilith and Lucifer, and she lives in Hell. But she leaves it to go look for her half-brother who is in charge of helping half-angels on Earth. Then she falls in love with an earthly half-angel herself (of course). What I liked so much about it was that the characters and the relationships were so well thought out; the differences between a demon and a fallen angel or a half demon vs. a half angel were clear and moved the story along. Lucifer, Beelzebub, the angel of Death, Lilith, the Lilim, they were all so different from each other, so well characterized. Hell was so real, a place where the furnace went on at specific times and the flowers were made of metal. Lilith can spy on Earth through any mirror or reflective surface, even shards of glass. It was a great reuse of the Apocryphal material that I am also interested in. From my point of view (interest in Jewish fantasy) it got less interesting when they introduced the Catholic material about the 7 deadly sins and the 7 virtues and a lot of stuff takes place in a church where the Angel of Death is torturing the heroine's brother. But that was a small part of it anyway and thus was an amazing vision, beautifully written, tightly plotted.
interesting story and angle. nice to make the heroine/protagonist the unlikely supernatural.
The Space Between was dark, evocative and had an unusual heroine that I found just weird enough to love.
Also, NO LOVE TRIANGLE.
Also, NO LOVE TRIANGLE.
The Space Between was the first book I ever picked up by Brenna Yovanoff. I had never before come across her but the cover of this book was just too pretty to pass up (yes, I judge books by their gorgeous covers). I remember hauling a stack of books home from the library and twitching in the drivers seat, itching to get home. Surprise! I got home and immediately dove into The Space Between. Well, not really a surprise but I'm so glad I did. I whipped through it and wanted more! It made the rest of my library haul paled in comparison.
The Space Between was well written, funny yet creepy, and overall a fun read. I sympathized with Daphne and enjoyed her background. Pandemonium was built beautifully and portrayed just as well. I ate this book up! Even with the added romance that frustrated me cause come on, just spit it out! Though in the end I did give this book four stars because something about the conclusion left me hoping I had skipped a couple pages. It felt abrupt but regardless, I really did enjoy it while it lasted. I would definitely suggest this book to a friend.
The Space Between was well written, funny yet creepy, and overall a fun read. I sympathized with Daphne and enjoyed her background. Pandemonium was built beautifully and portrayed just as well. I ate this book up! Even with the added romance that frustrated me cause come on, just spit it out! Though in the end I did give this book four stars because something about the conclusion left me hoping I had skipped a couple pages. It felt abrupt but regardless, I really did enjoy it while it lasted. I would definitely suggest this book to a friend.
Lilith's daughter goes on an adventure to find her brother who has disappeared.
Daphne lives in Hell with her parents, Lilith and Lucifer. She's never left, but her brother is tasked with saving souls of the Lost Ones - children of demons or angels and humans. Obie, Daphne's brother, decides he's had enough of this life and chooses to leave. On his way, he stumbles across Truman, a Lost Soul who wasn't suppose to be there. Daphne, who was following Obie, can't explain what draws her to Truman. Before she knows it, they're both gone.
Not for long though. Lilith reaches out to Daphne in a panic. Obie has gone missing and Daphne must go to earth to find him. She's never been to Earth before, but is determined Truman is the way to find Obie. Truman is on the path of self-destruction. Can the two of them help each other?
Not as good as Yovanoff's The Replacement, this story definitely grows on you. The beginning is a little complicated but it gets easier to follow. Still an enjoyable supernatural story with romantic overtones.
Not for long though. Lilith reaches out to Daphne in a panic. Obie has gone missing and Daphne must go to earth to find him. She's never been to Earth before, but is determined Truman is the way to find Obie. Truman is on the path of self-destruction. Can the two of them help each other?
Not as good as Yovanoff's The Replacement, this story definitely grows on you. The beginning is a little complicated but it gets easier to follow. Still an enjoyable supernatural story with romantic overtones.
(vague spoilers....nothing you wouldn't read on the back of the book)
I was attracted to the idea of this book having been drawn to other works that draws on the idea of Christian religion as it's lore. Things like Devil May Cry, Bayonetta or for those of you who read (gee, I wonder if they're here on a sight called "good reads") the Sandman Slim series.
I liked the concept of the book, and I can say the love stuff wasn't over bearing (thank goodness) and was more of a add on. The main character is Daphne who is the child of a demon and a angel (that's called a nephillum for those of you keeping score) she defines herself as a demon however, even though her desire to cause havoc is minimal to none. The plot is that she is out to find her brother, who is also a demon* and starts with the last person her brother encountered.
*her brother is not evil either, he's actually into trying to help half angels
I liked that also the book has a underlying message of not having to be what people define you as, and/or not having to act according to the label that has been put on you. IE we have demons who are in effect helping people, and Angels who are benevolent assholes who torment humans...
Now my one gripe with this book is Beelzebub and Lucifer are 2 different characters.... which is weird, because in religious circles they are both names for the Devil (I wonder if they'll go all Devil is a part Timer up in there and have a third character show up named Satan?) Both of these characters seem to be good... but at the same time are actually complex in there actions. Oddly enough, it makes the 2 of them seem more human, because some of these questionable actions are motivated by emotion.
Can't decide if I liked the ending or not in honest, it didn't feel forced but, I it didn't feel realistic- if realism has any place in fantasy. Overall, a good first outing with this author. I'll probably try something else by her eventually.
I was attracted to the idea of this book having been drawn to other works that draws on the idea of Christian religion as it's lore. Things like Devil May Cry, Bayonetta or for those of you who read (gee, I wonder if they're here on a sight called "good reads") the Sandman Slim series.
I liked the concept of the book, and I can say the love stuff wasn't over bearing (thank goodness) and was more of a add on. The main character is Daphne who is the child of a demon and a angel (that's called a nephillum for those of you keeping score) she defines herself as a demon however, even though her desire to cause havoc is minimal to none. The plot is that she is out to find her brother, who is also a demon* and starts with the last person her brother encountered.
*her brother is not evil either, he's actually into trying to help half angels
I liked that also the book has a underlying message of not having to be what people define you as, and/or not having to act according to the label that has been put on you. IE we have demons who are in effect helping people, and Angels who are benevolent assholes who torment humans...
Now my one gripe with this book is Beelzebub and Lucifer are 2 different characters.... which is weird, because in religious circles they are both names for the Devil (I wonder if they'll go all Devil is a part Timer up in there and have a third character show up named Satan?) Both of these characters seem to be good... but at the same time are actually complex in there actions. Oddly enough, it makes the 2 of them seem more human, because some of these questionable actions are motivated by emotion.
Can't decide if I liked the ending or not in honest, it didn't feel forced but, I it didn't feel realistic- if realism has any place in fantasy. Overall, a good first outing with this author. I'll probably try something else by her eventually.