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A review by ladybanecourt
In Exile by John J. Higgins
5.0
A fitting ending to the trilogy of our beloved Archangel Jarahmael!
This book is simply phenomenal. For me, it encapsulates the fact that most people, when it comes to their families, they are willing to do almost everything. They are willing to go through the pain, the anguish, the hurt if it meant that they could be together. That was the thing that resonated with me as I read through this book - particularly the parts wherein Jarahmael became ever so determined to save his beloved Lillith and to protect his son Enoch.
The second thing that stuck with me as I read the book would be the quote "Too much power sitting on any individual or small group was dangerous." Indeed, in our world as of today, we find this to be true. There are those that are corrupt in their schemes, seeking power only to themselves. In our status quo, there are those who hold too much power, and yet they do not use it for the benefit of the greater good. They make promises that are only being kept as words and are never being put into action, and I think that it's a problem.
I admire Jarahmael because of many things - his determination and persistence, his kindness to each and every one, his desires to keep the members of his family safe. There are many things that he had to go through in this series, and it just makes me sad and also angry that he had to endure all of that.
I love how thought-out the story in itself was; and I certainly love the little references that the author has given us, especially in this book. Every detail was certainly hashed out very well and does explain some things that may otherwise remain vague to us if the smallest details hadn't been planned.
The ending was a cliffhanger that I would love to explore more if given the chance, and I have to say that the involvement of Enoch in this story has done a lot, as he is one of my favorites now.
All in all, an amazing book and you best believe I have recommended this to my friends!
This book is simply phenomenal. For me, it encapsulates the fact that most people, when it comes to their families, they are willing to do almost everything. They are willing to go through the pain, the anguish, the hurt if it meant that they could be together. That was the thing that resonated with me as I read through this book - particularly the parts wherein Jarahmael became ever so determined to save his beloved Lillith and to protect his son Enoch.
The second thing that stuck with me as I read the book would be the quote "Too much power sitting on any individual or small group was dangerous." Indeed, in our world as of today, we find this to be true. There are those that are corrupt in their schemes, seeking power only to themselves. In our status quo, there are those who hold too much power, and yet they do not use it for the benefit of the greater good. They make promises that are only being kept as words and are never being put into action, and I think that it's a problem.
I admire Jarahmael because of many things - his determination and persistence, his kindness to each and every one, his desires to keep the members of his family safe. There are many things that he had to go through in this series, and it just makes me sad and also angry that he had to endure all of that.
I love how thought-out the story in itself was; and I certainly love the little references that the author has given us, especially in this book. Every detail was certainly hashed out very well and does explain some things that may otherwise remain vague to us if the smallest details hadn't been planned.
The ending was a cliffhanger that I would love to explore more if given the chance, and I have to say that the involvement of Enoch in this story has done a lot, as he is one of my favorites now.
All in all, an amazing book and you best believe I have recommended this to my friends!