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cjburright's review
5.0
Set in a Detroit where supernatural creatures are commonplace and angels are assassins, Angel Bait takes the reader on a blood-pumping ride of danger, vengeance, and forbidden romance. Led by a tormented hero and fierce heroine, filled with courage and passion, secrets and betrayal, Angel Bait refuses to let go until the final page. Tricia Skinner has the beginning of an exciting series. I can't wait for the sequel.
amybraunauthor's review
4.0
Really enjoyed this novella! The story was interesting, the characters were fun, and the action and romance were intense. I liked the way the world was built and the way angels were portrayed. The final battle was wild, and I really didn't know what was going to happen. Ionie was a great heroine and impossible not to love. Jarrid was the definition of broodiness, but I really liked how he developed with Ionie in his life. You could actually see the changes rather than have the author state they happened, rather than simply be told that was the way it was. I also loved the angles the story took to keep it unique. That said, my only complaints were that it was a little cliche. I mean, we've all heard this romantic story before: A broody warrior falls in love with a woman who changes his world. That said, I didn't mind the cliches– the story was just too good! The romance wasn't heavy-handed throughout the plot and only seemed to affect the main characters, which was nice. I like romantic stories as much as the next girl, but I need something else to keep me reading. I also wish we knew more about the villain. He was pretty dangerous, but I wanted to know more of his history. All in all, this was a sexy, wild ride, and cliche or now, I will definitely be continuing with the series!
angels_gp17's review
4.0
~ 4.5 Angel Stars ~
Wow! I loved it! Angel Bait is the prequel to Angle Kin. Yes their are some discrepancies between the prequel and the book Angel Kin, due to the author being with a different publisher for Angel Bait. The discrepancies do not take away from the story. We get action, adventure, incite into Heaven, the brother's and love that heals old wounds.
Jarrid, a Nephilim, an assassin is closed off from his emotions. He see's his job as a way to show Heaven that he and his brother's are worthy and not abominations as everyone see's them as. I liked Jarrid and his growth as a character. Once he hooks up with Ionie things start to change inside him and he questions himself. I liked the struggle he faced. Ionie, a reporter, an open minded intelligent women. I liked Ionie and her way of thinking as well as her strength of character. I liked the way the attraction was built; between Jarrid and Ionie, you felt the connection. The sex scene is sensual and well written. Ms. Skinner had me fanning myself.
I enjoyed learning more about the brother's and why they are Heavens assassins as well as getting to see into the past through Tanis eyes. I enjoyed this eye opener experience were we get to learn more about the Renegades, Nephilim and Watchers. I did not expect to see Heaven as the not so open minded place as we think it is. It's an interesting twist. I can't wait for more books to see how this plays out. We get good starter descriptions of the brothers and their personalities. I hope this series gets to play out and each brother gets his own book. I look forward to reading more books in the Angel Assassins series.
Wow! I loved it! Angel Bait is the prequel to Angle Kin. Yes their are some discrepancies between the prequel and the book Angel Kin, due to the author being with a different publisher for Angel Bait. The discrepancies do not take away from the story. We get action, adventure, incite into Heaven, the brother's and love that heals old wounds.
Jarrid, a Nephilim, an assassin is closed off from his emotions. He see's his job as a way to show Heaven that he and his brother's are worthy and not abominations as everyone see's them as. I liked Jarrid and his growth as a character. Once he hooks up with Ionie things start to change inside him and he questions himself. I liked the struggle he faced. Ionie, a reporter, an open minded intelligent women. I liked Ionie and her way of thinking as well as her strength of character. I liked the way the attraction was built; between Jarrid and Ionie, you felt the connection. The sex scene is sensual and well written. Ms. Skinner had me fanning myself.
I enjoyed learning more about the brother's and why they are Heavens assassins as well as getting to see into the past through Tanis eyes. I enjoyed this eye opener experience were we get to learn more about the Renegades, Nephilim and Watchers. I did not expect to see Heaven as the not so open minded place as we think it is. It's an interesting twist. I can't wait for more books to see how this plays out. We get good starter descriptions of the brothers and their personalities. I hope this series gets to play out and each brother gets his own book. I look forward to reading more books in the Angel Assassins series.
radiansreads's review
5.0
Let me start off by saying Paranormal UF is usually not my cup of tea. I also generally stay away from Romances. Paranormal Romance? That is another thing entirely as I do not read them at all (unless someone persuaded me to). Because of that I'm a bit wary about Angel Bait. Would I like this? Hell, would I even make it halfway through?
All that worrying proved to be stupidly useless, however, because as soon as I read the first couple of paragraphs I'm hooked. It's dangerously addicting and honestly, Angel Bait is a total hit that made me reconsider my initial suspicions on its genres.
I loved the concept of lycanthropes, faes, vampires, and pretty much all those mythical beings that I so loved living in the same world as humans. The way it worked was intriguing and fascinating. It was almost impossible to guess what would happen next. 'Almost' because I happen to have a good intuition and did actually manage to predict a couple of things. Hah. Still, the plot twists got me more than once.
Most important of all: Jarrid. Lo and behold, our tough, extremely tall and unbelievably gorgeous Nephilim with icy facade. The moment he spoke, I fell. Hard. What I loved most about him was his sense of humor --or lacked thereof at some point-- and his sarcasm. Definitely the sarcastic trait.
Then comes Ionie Gifford, whose witty humor and lovable personality always seem to tug at my heart. She's a strong woman who does not follow orders she didn't like. Her curiosity as a reporter is also one of the reason why I love her. Her character just felt real and genuine which made it easier to relate to her. Actually, all of the characters are perfectly established. It didn't take long to get attached to them, to feel their emotions and feelings.
I love how the author made full use of her characters without wasting anything or anyone. As the story goes on, the minor characters whom we met briefly in the beginning of the story, will reappear with bigger roles to play. The author also had laid out what seemed like a small, unimportant details during the first half of Angel Bait, then, at the second half, seamlessly connect them together to give us a beautiful and irresistible story.
In my opinion, the real swoon factor in Angel Bait is The Order. Those sexy, flawless beings undoubtedly stole my heart with their peculiarity. I totally can understand Ionie's initial fascination, and her fondness with them. Second is Jarrid himself (yes, he's nominated twice in the Swoon Factor Award). Third would be Jarrid's and Ionie's undeniable attraction towards one another (thrice, now, for Jarrid lol). All those times of uncertainty and reluctance had build up into sexual frustrations, and when they finally got over it, well, let's just say things got steamy. Good news for me, there wasn't the horny/lustful kind of love where the couple just jump on each other at every given opportunity. In Angel Bait, there was just the right amount of romance at the right time, which I absolutely loved.
All in all, I absolutely and undoubtedly love Angel Bait. It's just perfect and there wasn't a single thing I have complaint of. Well, except, you know, to have Cain to myself. Or Jarrid, but I'm not sure Ionie's the sharing type. Anyways, I look forward to the sequel, which I'm hoping would come out a.s.a.p.. In fact, I'm going to look out for the authors' other upcoming works because, let's face it, who doesn't want another piece of these lethal beauties?
All that worrying proved to be stupidly useless, however, because as soon as I read the first couple of paragraphs I'm hooked. It's dangerously addicting and honestly, Angel Bait is a total hit that made me reconsider my initial suspicions on its genres.
I loved the concept of lycanthropes, faes, vampires, and pretty much all those mythical beings that I so loved living in the same world as humans. The way it worked was intriguing and fascinating. It was almost impossible to guess what would happen next. 'Almost' because I happen to have a good intuition and did actually manage to predict a couple of things. Hah. Still, the plot twists got me more than once.
Most important of all: Jarrid. Lo and behold, our tough, extremely tall and unbelievably gorgeous Nephilim with icy facade. The moment he spoke, I fell. Hard. What I loved most about him was his sense of humor --or lacked thereof at some point-- and his sarcasm. Definitely the sarcastic trait.
Then comes Ionie Gifford, whose witty humor and lovable personality always seem to tug at my heart. She's a strong woman who does not follow orders she didn't like. Her curiosity as a reporter is also one of the reason why I love her. Her character just felt real and genuine which made it easier to relate to her. Actually, all of the characters are perfectly established. It didn't take long to get attached to them, to feel their emotions and feelings.
I love how the author made full use of her characters without wasting anything or anyone. As the story goes on, the minor characters whom we met briefly in the beginning of the story, will reappear with bigger roles to play. The author also had laid out what seemed like a small, unimportant details during the first half of Angel Bait, then, at the second half, seamlessly connect them together to give us a beautiful and irresistible story.
In my opinion, the real swoon factor in Angel Bait is The Order. Those sexy, flawless beings undoubtedly stole my heart with their peculiarity. I totally can understand Ionie's initial fascination, and her fondness with them. Second is Jarrid himself (yes, he's nominated twice in the Swoon Factor Award). Third would be Jarrid's and Ionie's undeniable attraction towards one another (thrice, now, for Jarrid lol). All those times of uncertainty and reluctance had build up into sexual frustrations, and when they finally got over it, well, let's just say things got steamy. Good news for me, there wasn't the horny/lustful kind of love where the couple just jump on each other at every given opportunity. In Angel Bait, there was just the right amount of romance at the right time, which I absolutely loved.
All in all, I absolutely and undoubtedly love Angel Bait. It's just perfect and there wasn't a single thing I have complaint of. Well, except, you know, to have Cain to myself. Or Jarrid, but I'm not sure Ionie's the sharing type. Anyways, I look forward to the sequel, which I'm hoping would come out a.s.a.p.. In fact, I'm going to look out for the authors' other upcoming works because, let's face it, who doesn't want another piece of these lethal beauties?
booklovinmamas's review
4.0
Review also posted on Book Lovin' Mamas
Welcome to a world of Half-breed Angels that go after their sires and also are assigned to assassinate anyone who dares to not abide by the laws of Heaven and the Directorate. They are apart of the Eternal Order and they are not to be messed with.
Jarrid is one of the Nephilim who has a new mission. He is actually keeping a part of the mission quiet form the Directorate because this mission may help get him to Ascension and his brothers.
He has to track down a woman news reporter and use her as bait to get the Renegade that the Directorate wants to be found. He has no idea why the Renegade wants the woman, but he will do anything to get his next assignment out of hiding.
Ionie Gifford is just trying to get her next story and when an Angel or half-Angel ends up in her boss's office, she sees the most interesting story ever.
What she does not realize is that Jarrid has other plans for her, but those plans go haywire when he realizes he is falling for her and she is for him. Things are about to get even more complicated when the truth comes out on why the Renegade wants Ionie.
It is going to surprise the Eternal Order and even the Directorate, but Jarrid is going to find out it is harder to follow orders when your heart has changed course.
Be prepared to read an action-packed debut novel from Author Tricia Skinner. She takes you into a world of chaos where Angels, Warrior Nephilims, Vampires, and Shifters are all over Detroit. The Angels cannot stand the abominations called Nephilim, but they will deal with them because they take care of the Renegades who do not follow the laws of Heaven. Then you have the Eternal Order who defy sometimes what the Angels say.
In between the Angel chaos, is the vampires who make friends with the Renegades and you also have shifters that vampires cannot stand.
It's one paranormal world you do not want to mess with really, otherwise, you get caught in the crossfire.
Jarrid is one "brooding" warrior...you will understand the brooding part if you read the book, who definitely is scary and overbearing at times, but he has his reasons.
Ionie is a determined, strong-willed and feisty character who is thrown into this chaotic world, but she ends up handling better than some of the other characters do.
I loved the connection between Jarrid and Ionie and they definitely were destined to be with each other. Although Jarrid took a while to open up to his feelings, you would be too if you had no clue how to handle a woman since you had never been one.
Ionie was a little annoying at times, but she got better towards the end.
I loved the flow of the writing and how everything built up at the end.
I look forward to reading more about the other brothers in the Eternal Order, especially Cain. =)
Tricia Skinner did an amazing job on the first book to her Angel Assassin series and I definitely will be patiently waiting on the next book since the Eternal Order has an assignment that needs to be done for the Directorate.
If you are a fan of the urban fantasy romance genre, this is a book you need to add to your TBR list or even read right away.
Here's hoping we do not wait too long on the next book. I want some more of these sexy Nephilim brothers.
Welcome to a world of Half-breed Angels that go after their sires and also are assigned to assassinate anyone who dares to not abide by the laws of Heaven and the Directorate. They are apart of the Eternal Order and they are not to be messed with.
Jarrid is one of the Nephilim who has a new mission. He is actually keeping a part of the mission quiet form the Directorate because this mission may help get him to Ascension and his brothers.
He has to track down a woman news reporter and use her as bait to get the Renegade that the Directorate wants to be found. He has no idea why the Renegade wants the woman, but he will do anything to get his next assignment out of hiding.
Ionie Gifford is just trying to get her next story and when an Angel or half-Angel ends up in her boss's office, she sees the most interesting story ever.
What she does not realize is that Jarrid has other plans for her, but those plans go haywire when he realizes he is falling for her and she is for him. Things are about to get even more complicated when the truth comes out on why the Renegade wants Ionie.
It is going to surprise the Eternal Order and even the Directorate, but Jarrid is going to find out it is harder to follow orders when your heart has changed course.
Be prepared to read an action-packed debut novel from Author Tricia Skinner. She takes you into a world of chaos where Angels, Warrior Nephilims, Vampires, and Shifters are all over Detroit. The Angels cannot stand the abominations called Nephilim, but they will deal with them because they take care of the Renegades who do not follow the laws of Heaven. Then you have the Eternal Order who defy sometimes what the Angels say.
In between the Angel chaos, is the vampires who make friends with the Renegades and you also have shifters that vampires cannot stand.
It's one paranormal world you do not want to mess with really, otherwise, you get caught in the crossfire.
Jarrid is one "brooding" warrior...you will understand the brooding part if you read the book, who definitely is scary and overbearing at times, but he has his reasons.
Ionie is a determined, strong-willed and feisty character who is thrown into this chaotic world, but she ends up handling better than some of the other characters do.
I loved the connection between Jarrid and Ionie and they definitely were destined to be with each other. Although Jarrid took a while to open up to his feelings, you would be too if you had no clue how to handle a woman since you had never been one.
Ionie was a little annoying at times, but she got better towards the end.
I loved the flow of the writing and how everything built up at the end.
I look forward to reading more about the other brothers in the Eternal Order, especially Cain. =)
Tricia Skinner did an amazing job on the first book to her Angel Assassin series and I definitely will be patiently waiting on the next book since the Eternal Order has an assignment that needs to be done for the Directorate.
If you are a fan of the urban fantasy romance genre, this is a book you need to add to your TBR list or even read right away.
Here's hoping we do not wait too long on the next book. I want some more of these sexy Nephilim brothers.
kfan's review
4.0
This was really fun. I've known Tricia for years and years but this was the first time I ever got to read something she wrote, and it was such a thrill to see a friend totally on top of her game, kicking so much ass. It's not even fair to mention this in a book review but if you ever meet Tricia in person you'll see how much of her voice and character and passion are in this book. Seeing how much of herself she put into this book was an extra layer of fun for me.
The plot concerns group of half-angel assassins, and the reporter they are trying to find and protect before a renegade angel and his vampire henchman get to her. It sounds complicated, but it's not really. The pieces click together and the plot hums along. It's a solid read and hits all the notes it's supposed to.
Like most of the people reviewing the book here, I had not read a lot of paranormal romance before this but I was not super scandalized by the sex. QUITE THE OPPOSITE.
There were a few places where I wanted pieces of the background filled in a little more (why is Heaven more like an evil corporation than a bunch of angels and fluffy clouds; why do the half-angels all have super powers (and different super powers at that); why are we in a world with angels, half-angels, vampires, AND werewolves AND shapshifters? (feels kinda crowded?), but this is the first in a series, so I presume we'll get more info as the series progresses. Looking forward to it.
The plot concerns group of half-angel assassins, and the reporter they are trying to find and protect before a renegade angel and his vampire henchman get to her. It sounds complicated, but it's not really. The pieces click together and the plot hums along. It's a solid read and hits all the notes it's supposed to.
Like most of the people reviewing the book here, I had not read a lot of paranormal romance before this but I was not super scandalized by the sex. QUITE THE OPPOSITE.
There were a few places where I wanted pieces of the background filled in a little more (why is Heaven more like an evil corporation than a bunch of angels and fluffy clouds; why do the half-angels all have super powers (and different super powers at that); why are we in a world with angels, half-angels, vampires, AND werewolves AND shapshifters? (feels kinda crowded?), but this is the first in a series, so I presume we'll get more info as the series progresses. Looking forward to it.
franjessca's review
4.0
Review also posted on Book Lovin' Mamas
Welcome to a world of Half-breed Angels that go after their sires and also are assigned to assassinate anyone who dares to not abide by the laws of Heaven and the Directorate. They are apart of the Eternal Order and they are not to be messed with.
Jarrid is one of the Nephilim who has a new mission. He is actually keeping a part of the mission quiet form the Directorate because this mission may help get him to Ascension and his brothers.
He has to track down a woman news reporter and use her as bait to get the Renegade that the Directorate wants to be found. He has no idea why the Renegade wants the woman, but he will do anything to get his next assignment out of hiding.
Ionie Gifford is just trying to get her next story and when an Angel or half-Angel ends up in her boss's office, she sees the most interesting story ever.
What she does not realize is that Jarrid has other plans for her, but those plans go haywire when he realizes he is falling for her and she is for him. Things are about to get even more complicated when the truth comes out on why the Renegade wants Ionie.
It is going to surprise the Eternal Order and even the Directorate, but Jarrid is going to find out it is harder to follow orders when your heart has changed course.
Be prepared to read an action-packed debut novel from Author Tricia Skinner. She takes you into a world of chaos where Angels, Warrior Nephilims, Vampires, and Shifters are all over Detroit. The Angels cannot stand the abominations called Nephilim, but they will deal with them because they take care of the Renegades who do not follow the laws of Heaven. Then you have the Eternal Order who defy sometimes what the Angels say.
In between the Angel chaos, is the vampires who make friends with the Renegades and you also have shifters that vampires cannot stand.
It's one paranormal world you do not want to mess with really, otherwise, you get caught in the crossfire.
Jarrid is one "brooding" warrior...you will understand the brooding part if you read the book, who definitely is scary and overbearing at times, but he has his reasons.
Ionie is a determined, strong-willed and feisty character who is thrown into this chaotic world, but she ends up handling better than some of the other characters do.
I loved the connection between Jarrid and Ionie and they definitely were destined to be with each other. Although Jarrid took a while to open up to his feelings, you would be too if you had no clue how to handle a woman since you had never been one.
Ionie was a little annoying at times, but she got better towards the end.
I loved the flow of the writing and how everything built up at the end.
I look forward to reading more about the other brothers in the Eternal Order, especially Cain. =)
Tricia Skinner did an amazing job on the first book to her Angel Assassin series and I definitely will be patiently waiting on the next book since the Eternal Order has an assignment that needs to be done for the Directorate.
If you are a fan of the urban fantasy romance genre, this is a book you need to add to your TBR list or even read right away.
Here's hoping we do not wait too long on the next book. I want some more of these sexy Nephilim brothers.
Welcome to a world of Half-breed Angels that go after their sires and also are assigned to assassinate anyone who dares to not abide by the laws of Heaven and the Directorate. They are apart of the Eternal Order and they are not to be messed with.
Jarrid is one of the Nephilim who has a new mission. He is actually keeping a part of the mission quiet form the Directorate because this mission may help get him to Ascension and his brothers.
He has to track down a woman news reporter and use her as bait to get the Renegade that the Directorate wants to be found. He has no idea why the Renegade wants the woman, but he will do anything to get his next assignment out of hiding.
Ionie Gifford is just trying to get her next story and when an Angel or half-Angel ends up in her boss's office, she sees the most interesting story ever.
What she does not realize is that Jarrid has other plans for her, but those plans go haywire when he realizes he is falling for her and she is for him. Things are about to get even more complicated when the truth comes out on why the Renegade wants Ionie.
It is going to surprise the Eternal Order and even the Directorate, but Jarrid is going to find out it is harder to follow orders when your heart has changed course.
Be prepared to read an action-packed debut novel from Author Tricia Skinner. She takes you into a world of chaos where Angels, Warrior Nephilims, Vampires, and Shifters are all over Detroit. The Angels cannot stand the abominations called Nephilim, but they will deal with them because they take care of the Renegades who do not follow the laws of Heaven. Then you have the Eternal Order who defy sometimes what the Angels say.
In between the Angel chaos, is the vampires who make friends with the Renegades and you also have shifters that vampires cannot stand.
It's one paranormal world you do not want to mess with really, otherwise, you get caught in the crossfire.
Jarrid is one "brooding" warrior...you will understand the brooding part if you read the book, who definitely is scary and overbearing at times, but he has his reasons.
Ionie is a determined, strong-willed and feisty character who is thrown into this chaotic world, but she ends up handling better than some of the other characters do.
I loved the connection between Jarrid and Ionie and they definitely were destined to be with each other. Although Jarrid took a while to open up to his feelings, you would be too if you had no clue how to handle a woman since you had never been one.
Ionie was a little annoying at times, but she got better towards the end.
I loved the flow of the writing and how everything built up at the end.
I look forward to reading more about the other brothers in the Eternal Order, especially Cain. =)
Tricia Skinner did an amazing job on the first book to her Angel Assassin series and I definitely will be patiently waiting on the next book since the Eternal Order has an assignment that needs to be done for the Directorate.
If you are a fan of the urban fantasy romance genre, this is a book you need to add to your TBR list or even read right away.
Here's hoping we do not wait too long on the next book. I want some more of these sexy Nephilim brothers.
amysofta's review
5.0
I received a copy of this for an honest review.
After reading this book, the next one, Angel Kin (that I read for review previously) make much more sense. So for all of you that are new to this series, start with this book. This one reads much more like a first in series then a prequel, it does a better job of setting up the world and introducing The Bound Ones and I now want to go back and read the next book because I think I will appreciate it more. Both books though are equally great and perfect for fans of J.R. Ward, Kim Harrison, Alexandra Ivy or Chloe Neill fans.
What did I enjoy about this book, lets see…pretty much everything. The action was paced well, the chemistry between the love interests and between the brothers was especially well done. I still loved the camaraderie between the guys in this story, perhaps even more because we got a chance to know them better. You really feel like they are a united front and have been for some time, for the Bound Ones that is. There is this great history between the characters that I can’t wait to delve into. The romance was perfect, just enough steam to keep you interested, but they didn’t spend all their time between the sheets. The world is also pretty rich and complex with lots of rules that are explained better if you start with this story. There are more than just Angels in this world and while most of the other species take the back burner it was interesting to see how they were mixed in. I feel it led to some authenticity, cause if you are going to have Angels and Vamps why not other groups as well. The best friend character was fun…well up until the end (no spoilers), and I really liked her. The dogs were great too. I really appreciated the female lead in this story though. She was smart, brave and had a great personality. She didn’t cave and I feel had a realistic reaction to the events that unfolded. She was strong, but not a wonder woman, she reacted like many of us would or would hope to.
So was there anything I didn’t like. The only thing I had a problem with, and it may be more due to the review copy I was reading then the finial copy, but sometimes it was tough to figure out when we changed heads. You are going along and then BAM you are a different character with no warning. A little more space or something like this,* * *, to let the reader know the scene had changed would have made my reading a little smoother. Like I said that could be mainly due to the reader’s copy I received and may have changed for publication.
Overall I think I liked this book better than the next one so I gotta give it five stars. This is a great introduction to a kick-ass world with some great new good-guys to fall for and some seriously messed up jerks in control that need to be taken down a notch. Who hasn’t felt suppressed from time to time by society, classmates, or co-workers. Most everyone has faced a bully at some point in their lives and these brothers certainly have, they make you want to root for them to find happiness, love and kick some Angel ass as they finally stand up for what is right and demand to be treated with respect. I love how this world is set up and can’t wait to see what happens next.
After reading this book, the next one, Angel Kin (that I read for review previously) make much more sense. So for all of you that are new to this series, start with this book. This one reads much more like a first in series then a prequel, it does a better job of setting up the world and introducing The Bound Ones and I now want to go back and read the next book because I think I will appreciate it more. Both books though are equally great and perfect for fans of J.R. Ward, Kim Harrison, Alexandra Ivy or Chloe Neill fans.
What did I enjoy about this book, lets see…pretty much everything. The action was paced well, the chemistry between the love interests and between the brothers was especially well done. I still loved the camaraderie between the guys in this story, perhaps even more because we got a chance to know them better. You really feel like they are a united front and have been for some time, for the Bound Ones that is. There is this great history between the characters that I can’t wait to delve into. The romance was perfect, just enough steam to keep you interested, but they didn’t spend all their time between the sheets. The world is also pretty rich and complex with lots of rules that are explained better if you start with this story. There are more than just Angels in this world and while most of the other species take the back burner it was interesting to see how they were mixed in. I feel it led to some authenticity, cause if you are going to have Angels and Vamps why not other groups as well. The best friend character was fun…well up until the end (no spoilers), and I really liked her. The dogs were great too. I really appreciated the female lead in this story though. She was smart, brave and had a great personality. She didn’t cave and I feel had a realistic reaction to the events that unfolded. She was strong, but not a wonder woman, she reacted like many of us would or would hope to.
So was there anything I didn’t like. The only thing I had a problem with, and it may be more due to the review copy I was reading then the finial copy, but sometimes it was tough to figure out when we changed heads. You are going along and then BAM you are a different character with no warning. A little more space or something like this,* * *, to let the reader know the scene had changed would have made my reading a little smoother. Like I said that could be mainly due to the reader’s copy I received and may have changed for publication.
Overall I think I liked this book better than the next one so I gotta give it five stars. This is a great introduction to a kick-ass world with some great new good-guys to fall for and some seriously messed up jerks in control that need to be taken down a notch. Who hasn’t felt suppressed from time to time by society, classmates, or co-workers. Most everyone has faced a bully at some point in their lives and these brothers certainly have, they make you want to root for them to find happiness, love and kick some Angel ass as they finally stand up for what is right and demand to be treated with respect. I love how this world is set up and can’t wait to see what happens next.
foxyreadings's review
3.0
3.5/5
I was very curious to read Angel Bait, prequel to the Angel Assassins series whose first book (Angel Kin) I read few months ago and very much enjoyed. It wasn’t exactly was I was expecting though. I thought Angel Bait would be more about the origins of The Bound Ones (the nephilim brotherhood Jarrid is a member of), how their leader, Tanis, rescued all these nephils, and why angels consider them as “abominations”. Because isn’t it what prequels are usually about, giving some extra info about a series’ background? For me Angel Bait shouldn’t be called “prequel to the Angel Assassins series” but rather “book 1 of the Angel Assassins series”, since it develops the story of one of The Bound’s members, just like all the other books in the series do.
With that said, I still enjoyed my reading. In some way it reminded me of the Black Dagger Brotherhood series by J.R Ward, but with a better writing style (not hard), and less sex (not hard either). The vampires in Black Dagger Brotherhood and the nephils in The Bound Ones have the same sense of camaraderie, and that’s an aspect of J.R. Ward’s series I like so I was glad to find something similar here.
Angel Bait is a bit more focused on the romance than Angel Kin was, and that’s probably why I enjoyed it a bit less (I usually prefer action over romance). Especially since I didn’t have strong feelings neither for Jarrid nor for Ionie. To me the main characters fell a bit flat sadly. Jarrid is a super muscled, super sexy giant, and Ionie is a beautiful, curved Afro-American. That’s what I will remember of these protagonists. As you can see, these are only physical traits, nothing in their personality struck me. That’s a shame, because to me that’s the most important thing in a book character. Only Tanis made an impression, I hope he’ll get his own book in the future.
Also, Jarrid and Ionie are immediately pulled towards each other upon their first meeting. Instant attraction is something that always makes me roll my eyes when I encounter it in a book because it sounds so not credible to me.
Luckily the second half of the book leaves the romance a bit behind to catch up with the action. As you can guess, I liked that part much more. I have already said that in my review of Angel Kin but I’m saying it again here because it is one of the things I like the most about this series: I really enjoy the mythology and the fact that angels, for once, aren’t the good guys.
I think the plot takes quite long to be set up, it took me a while to figure out why exactly Ionie was such a central element for both the Bound and the renegade, but when it’s finally started, it’s great! Fast-paced and with much action.
The author also draws a sort of parallel between half-breeds (like nephils) and biracial humans (like Afro-Americans). It isn’t developed much in-depth but I liked the idea nevertheless.
To conclude, I’d say that Angel Bait is a book every paranormal romance lover will enjoy. It doesn’t feature the best characters ever but it has a great plot, with much action and also quite a lot of romance. I really like this nephils brotherhood and I’m already looking forward to reading the other brothers’ stories.
I recommend this book to you if: you like paranormal romance
I was very curious to read Angel Bait, prequel to the Angel Assassins series whose first book (Angel Kin) I read few months ago and very much enjoyed. It wasn’t exactly was I was expecting though. I thought Angel Bait would be more about the origins of The Bound Ones (the nephilim brotherhood Jarrid is a member of), how their leader, Tanis, rescued all these nephils, and why angels consider them as “abominations”. Because isn’t it what prequels are usually about, giving some extra info about a series’ background? For me Angel Bait shouldn’t be called “prequel to the Angel Assassins series” but rather “book 1 of the Angel Assassins series”, since it develops the story of one of The Bound’s members, just like all the other books in the series do.
With that said, I still enjoyed my reading. In some way it reminded me of the Black Dagger Brotherhood series by J.R Ward, but with a better writing style (not hard), and less sex (not hard either). The vampires in Black Dagger Brotherhood and the nephils in The Bound Ones have the same sense of camaraderie, and that’s an aspect of J.R. Ward’s series I like so I was glad to find something similar here.
Angel Bait is a bit more focused on the romance than Angel Kin was, and that’s probably why I enjoyed it a bit less (I usually prefer action over romance). Especially since I didn’t have strong feelings neither for Jarrid nor for Ionie. To me the main characters fell a bit flat sadly. Jarrid is a super muscled, super sexy giant, and Ionie is a beautiful, curved Afro-American. That’s what I will remember of these protagonists. As you can see, these are only physical traits, nothing in their personality struck me. That’s a shame, because to me that’s the most important thing in a book character. Only Tanis made an impression, I hope he’ll get his own book in the future.
Also, Jarrid and Ionie are immediately pulled towards each other upon their first meeting. Instant attraction is something that always makes me roll my eyes when I encounter it in a book because it sounds so not credible to me.
Luckily the second half of the book leaves the romance a bit behind to catch up with the action. As you can guess, I liked that part much more. I have already said that in my review of Angel Kin but I’m saying it again here because it is one of the things I like the most about this series: I really enjoy the mythology and the fact that angels, for once, aren’t the good guys.
I think the plot takes quite long to be set up, it took me a while to figure out why exactly Ionie was such a central element for both the Bound and the renegade, but when it’s finally started, it’s great! Fast-paced and with much action.
The author also draws a sort of parallel between half-breeds (like nephils) and biracial humans (like Afro-Americans). It isn’t developed much in-depth but I liked the idea nevertheless.
To conclude, I’d say that Angel Bait is a book every paranormal romance lover will enjoy. It doesn’t feature the best characters ever but it has a great plot, with much action and also quite a lot of romance. I really like this nephils brotherhood and I’m already looking forward to reading the other brothers’ stories.
I recommend this book to you if: you like paranormal romance
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