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A review by kelseyreadshr
Angel in a Devil's Arms by Julie Anne Long
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Angel in the Devil’s Arms is book two in the Palace of the Rogues series. While this could be read as a standalone, you get more about Angelique’s story and the tie in of the other half of the token from Lady Derring Takes A Lover.
This was another delightful story about two people who’ve been continuously let down by other people but have rebuilt and pressed onward. There isn’t much action but you get a lot more of the MC in forming a bond before they become lovers. Angelique and Lucien do not get a long very well in the beginning but loved the tension that was building between them. I also enjoyed and found it comical when she put Lucien in the friend-zoned. Angelique is content and doesn’t want to feel for another man again whereas, Lucien is originally good with just a fling. Lucien’s disappointment with his father was heartbreaking and I liked how Lucien called Angelique on her feelings - pushing her to face them. I also liked how they had already made major progress in healing themselves from past hurts (much like in the first book) prior to meeting one another.
The epilogue ties up a lot of loose plot points plus setting up the next book.
There are two encounters but thought it was steamier than book one with longer scenes as well.
Side note for kindle users: had technical issue at the end of the book on the page count in the epilogue.
This was another delightful story about two people who’ve been continuously let down by other people but have rebuilt and pressed onward. There isn’t much action but you get a lot more of the MC in forming a bond before they become lovers. Angelique and Lucien do not get a long very well in the beginning but loved the tension that was building between them. I also enjoyed and found it comical when she put Lucien in the friend-zoned. Angelique is content and doesn’t want to feel for another man again whereas, Lucien is originally good with just a fling. Lucien’s disappointment with his father was heartbreaking and I liked how Lucien called Angelique on her feelings - pushing her to face them. I also liked how they had already made major progress in healing themselves from past hurts (much like in the first book) prior to meeting one another.
The epilogue ties up a lot of loose plot points plus setting up the next book.
There are two encounters but thought it was steamier than book one with longer scenes as well.
Side note for kindle users: had technical issue at the end of the book on the page count in the epilogue.