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A review by charms1976
Angelfire by Courtney Allison Moulton
5.0
This is one of those novels that readers are coveting to own way before the release date is even in sight. After seeing people talk about this book, chatting online with the author, and reading the blurb about it, I joined this group of people waiting not-so-patiently for the release date to arrive. Even though the book doesn't release until Feb. 2011, I was lucky enough to join a book tour for this one. I am so glad I was picked for this one.
In this first installment of a trilogy by author Courtney Allison Moulton, the author does not disappoint with action packed chapters, wisecracking characters, and grim reapers to boot. Each of the characters bring a certain element to the book that will draw you in from page one, and leave you wanting more by the end of the last page.
Ellie is the friend you would want in this author's world. She is strong, funny and kicks butt with flair. She doesn't think she is brave and able to face the battles that are presented to her, but she gives it all shes got. In the process she can throw out the witty remarks to even out the serious scenes. Will is the opposite of Ellie in my eyes. He is serious, determined and protective of Ellie. Even though Will has the brooding and intense looks down pat, he still will keep you captivated like he did with Ellie.
With all of the serious battles and struggles, the characters are still teens with the usual teen problems. The romance was beautiful yet the awkwardness of teen relationships is wonderfully brought out in the writing as well. The side characters were just as amazing as the main characters and kept you moving at a great pace.
This is an amazing debut to a wonderful trilogy that I cannot wait to continue. This is one of those books that if you haven't already heard the hype about it, stand back! Be prepared to have your own Will on the sidelines to come rescue you on release day, because you will be fighting your own battle to get this great book before anyone else!
In this first installment of a trilogy by author Courtney Allison Moulton, the author does not disappoint with action packed chapters, wisecracking characters, and grim reapers to boot. Each of the characters bring a certain element to the book that will draw you in from page one, and leave you wanting more by the end of the last page.
Ellie is the friend you would want in this author's world. She is strong, funny and kicks butt with flair. She doesn't think she is brave and able to face the battles that are presented to her, but she gives it all shes got. In the process she can throw out the witty remarks to even out the serious scenes. Will is the opposite of Ellie in my eyes. He is serious, determined and protective of Ellie. Even though Will has the brooding and intense looks down pat, he still will keep you captivated like he did with Ellie.
With all of the serious battles and struggles, the characters are still teens with the usual teen problems. The romance was beautiful yet the awkwardness of teen relationships is wonderfully brought out in the writing as well. The side characters were just as amazing as the main characters and kept you moving at a great pace.
This is an amazing debut to a wonderful trilogy that I cannot wait to continue. This is one of those books that if you haven't already heard the hype about it, stand back! Be prepared to have your own Will on the sidelines to come rescue you on release day, because you will be fighting your own battle to get this great book before anyone else!