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The Fallen One by Brittney Sahin
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Interestingly enough, I watched a TikTok #booktok last night about the characters we meet who are tough, rough, super competent, serious, and dark. We fall for them and can't wait for their story, but when we get it, the author has removed everything that made them who they were. They sort of change from the darkly alpha tough guy into more of a golden retriever, which sort of ruins the vibe. Brittney did not do that to Carter. Carter has been Carter and remains Carter. He does what is necessary to complete the mission.
We knew from previous books Carter was on a mission to avenge his wife's brutal murder, which he has accomplished brutally and handily. Along with his best dog, Dallas, by his side, he is now heading up Falcon Falls Security. Carter is mysterious, private, and broken. As the Falcon Falls series progressed, we've seen more of Carter's "softer" side and protective nature. But we never knew how he got there. The Fallen One gives us all the backstory.
He met our heroine, Diana, many years ago. She's brilliant and beautiful and has a crush on Carter; however, she's willing to keep it to herself because she knows he's married. You see their connection as time, circumstances, and life keep bringing them together. It's all very poignant. Once Carter enters his darkness, you can understand why he tries to keep his distance. When they are brought together again, our story really starts.
This is a slow burn--years of slow burn. The slow burn continues in this book. But it's a different sort of slow burn that is physical, intellectual, and emotional. The clock is ticking, and our brilliant physicist, Diana, must stop what has been put in motion. There are conspiracies and betrayals, and you really cannot tell the good guys from the bad guys. Falcon Falls in it all and works its magic to save the world. Meanwhile, Carter finds his way back from the dark and discovers his angel.
Falcon Falls just proves how talented a writer Brittney Sahin is. This series is not only exciting but also passionate. I love this series, and each book is my favorite, but The Fallen One is just perfect.
We knew from previous books Carter was on a mission to avenge his wife's brutal murder, which he has accomplished brutally and handily. Along with his best dog, Dallas, by his side, he is now heading up Falcon Falls Security. Carter is mysterious, private, and broken. As the Falcon Falls series progressed, we've seen more of Carter's "softer" side and protective nature. But we never knew how he got there. The Fallen One gives us all the backstory.
He met our heroine, Diana, many years ago. She's brilliant and beautiful and has a crush on Carter; however, she's willing to keep it to herself because she knows he's married. You see their connection as time, circumstances, and life keep bringing them together. It's all very poignant. Once Carter enters his darkness, you can understand why he tries to keep his distance. When they are brought together again, our story really starts.
This is a slow burn--years of slow burn. The slow burn continues in this book. But it's a different sort of slow burn that is physical, intellectual, and emotional. The clock is ticking, and our brilliant physicist, Diana, must stop what has been put in motion. There are conspiracies and betrayals, and you really cannot tell the good guys from the bad guys. Falcon Falls in it all and works its magic to save the world. Meanwhile, Carter finds his way back from the dark and discovers his angel.
Falcon Falls just proves how talented a writer Brittney Sahin is. This series is not only exciting but also passionate. I love this series, and each book is my favorite, but The Fallen One is just perfect.