Radiant (Unearthly, #2.5) by Cynthia Hand Review

Name: Radiant (Unearthly, #2.5) 
Author: Cynthia Hand
Publisher:  Harper Teen
Release Date: December 4th, 2012
Format: Ebook
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94 pages

Summary:
From New York Times bestselling author Cynthia Hand comes a riveting original novella (available only as an ebook) set in the world of the Unearthly series.

Clara is desperate to get away—from the memories that haunt her in Wyoming and the visions of a future she isn't ready to face—and spending the summer in Italy with her best friend, Angela, should be the perfect escape. . . .

For as long as she can remember, Angela has been told that love is dangerous, that she must always guard her heart. But when she met a mysterious guy in Italy two years ago she was determined to be with him, no matter the costs. Now she must decide whether she can trust Clara with her secret, or if telling her the truth will risk everything she cares about.

Alternating between Angela and Clara's perspectives, Radiant chronicles the unforgettable summer that will test the bounds of their friendship and change their lives forever.

Goodreads

My Review:
While this read was really quick, it definitely was enjoyable! Radiant isn't necessary to read before reading the final book in this series, Boundless, but it was a great book to hold me over till Boundless is released!

I did wish Radiant focused more on the Angel mythology, but instead it focused on learning about Angela's life/her relationship with Phen. I liked learning about about Angela..especially since we don't know a lot about her! I feel like through the past two books in the Unearthly series Angela is always surrounded in mystery. After reading Radiant, I was really happy to learn more about Angela..especially the mysterious "italian boy" that we learn about in the second book in the series. It was also nice to see her and Clara in Italy..a nice change of pace from Wyoming!
  
I liked how each chapter switched from the point of view of Angela and Clara, so we really got to see their thoughts on what was going on. It was sad to see Clara still dealing with the grief of losing her mother and her brother running away in the previous book. 

Overall, I enjoyed Radiant! Plot wise, it didn't really add any more knowledge to me for the series, but it was a fun read! If your looking for something to hold you over before Boundless is released, check this book out!

My Rating:

Sweet Evil (The Sweet Evil Trilogy # 1) by Wendy Higgins Review

Name: Sweet Evil (The Sweet Evil Trilogy # 1)
Author: Wendy Higgins
Publisher: Harper Teen
Release Date: May 1st, 2012
Format: Paperback Copy
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Embrace the Forbidden

What if there were teens whose lives literally depended on being bad influences? This is the reality for sons and daughters of fallen angels. Tenderhearted Southern girl Anna Whitt was born with the sixth sense to see and feel emotions of other people. She’s aware of a struggle within herself, an inexplicable pull toward danger, but Anna, the ultimate good girl, has always had the advantage of her angel side to balance the darkness within. It isn’t until she turns sixteen and meets the alluring Kaidan Rowe that she discovers her terrifying heritage and her willpower is put to the test. He’s the boy your daddy warned you about. If only someone had warned Anna. Forced to face her destiny, will Anna embrace her halo or her horns?-Goodreads

My Review:
Oh, how I wanted to like this book so much, but Sweet Evil just fell flat for me. It was too predictable and it just had so much going on that I was so lost.

The overall premise of this book is awesome! I thought it was really interesting how the demons would have children (called nephilim) and their children would have to work for their parents which would be spreading the different sins (lust, envy, etc..) around the world. I wish the author focused more on that aspect, instead of the "insta love" romance. Yes, this book has insta love. Normally, I don't mind when characters fall in love so quickly, if the plot works, then I think it's fine. But for this book, it was just all wrong! I just could imagine Anna and Kaidan together, especially since I felt they knew nothing about each other! The worst part is that half the book Anna spends weeping over Kaidan, when they never really got together!

At first, I really liked the main character Anna. I thought it was cool that she could feel the emotions of other people, and she has to balance the angel part of her, and demon part. After falling for Kaidan, I just found it really hard for me to connect with Anna. Some of the things that she does later on in the book really bothered me and I just didn't really like her that much anymore. Now onto Kaidan. When we first meet him, I thought he would be great for Anna! I love stories that put the good girl and the bad boy together, but Kaidan just didn't work. Yes, he's British, which is a weakness of mine in books, but I just couldn't see the connection with him and Anna. I wish he would have fought for her, instead of giving up so easily.

Overall, Sweet Evil was a major disappointment for me. The overall premise was really great, but too many other details just made me not like this book. That being said, just because this book didn't work for me, it might work for you.

My Rating: Two out of Five Stars

Immortal City by Scott Speer Review

Name: Immortal City
Author: Scott Speer
Publisher: Razorbill
Release Date: April 3rd, 2012
Format: Library Book
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Jackson Godspeed is the hottest young Angel in a city filled with them.  
He's days away from becoming a full Guardian, and people around the world are already competing for the chance to be watched over by him. Everyone's obsessed with the Angels and the lucky people they protect - everyone except for Madison Montgomery. 

Maddy's the one girl in Angel City who doesn't breathlessly follow the Angels on TV and gossip blogs. When she meets Jackson, she doesn't recognize him. But Jackson is instantly captivated by her, and against all odds the two fall in love. 

Maddy is swiftly caught up in Jackson's scene, a world of glamour, paparazzi - and murder. A serial killer is on the loose, leaving dead Angels' wings for the police to find on the Walk of Fame. Even the Guardians are powerless to protect themselves in the face of this threat & and this time it's up to Maddy to save Jackson.-Goodreads

My Review:
When I first heard about Immortal City, I knew that I definitely had to check it out! I'm a huge fan of reading angel books so I thought this would be the perfectly read. Sadly, I was disappointed by this book.

One of the reasons why Immortal City didn't work well for me was because it was so predictable! I felt that I could change the type of genre to vampires or werewolves, and it would be just like other books that I had read. I wish that the author made this book more suspenseful for the reader instead of me knowing what would happen next. That being said, I did really like the idea of the angel/guardian aspect of the book and how society now knows that angels exist.

The characters in this book, Maddy and Jackson, were fine characters. I didn't love them but I didn't dislike them- I just felt that I couldn't really attach to either character. When I read a book, I want to be able to feel some sort of connection to the character but in Immortal City I just felt that the characters weren't that relatable.

Overall, Immortal City wasn't the best angel read for me. That being said, I think that this book might work for others so if your interested in reading it you should still give it a shot!

My Rating: Two out of Five Stars

A Temptation of Angels by Michelle Zink Review

Name: A Temptation of Angels
Author: Michelle Zink
Publisher: Dial Books for Young Readers
Release Date: March 20th, 2012
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Even angels make mistakes in this page-turning epic romance...

When her parents are murdered before her eyes, sixteen-year-old Helen Cartwright finds herself launched into an underground London where a mysterious organization called the Dictata controls the balance of good and evil. Helen learns that she is one of three remaining angelic descendants charged with protecting the world's past, present, and future. Unbeknownst to her, she has been trained her whole life to accept this responsibility. Now, as she finds herself torn between the angelic brothers protecting her and the devastatingly handsome childhood friend who wants to destroy her, she must prepare to be brave, to be hunted, and above all to be strong, because temptation will be hard to resist, even for an angel.

Michelle Zink masterfully weaves historical fantasy with paranormal romance to create a gripping tale of love and betrayal.-Goodreads

My Review:
When I first heard about this book I was so excited!! It sounded really intriguing and I loved how it takes place in London during the late 1800s. Unfortunately A Temptation of Angels didn't live up to my high expectations and I didn't love this book as much as I thought I would.

One of the main issues that I had with this book was that I was so confused! I wish the angel mythology was explained a little bit better because I found that I was really lost! I thought the overall plot premise was really great and interesting..but a little bit more clarification would have been helpful!

I did really like the characters in A Temptation of Angels, especially Helen! Michelle Zink did a really great job of describing different scenes and characters which I enjoyed reading about. This book was beautifully written which is always a bonus to a paranormal romance book.

Overall, this book wasn't really for me but I recommend that if you are looking for an angel book you should check this one out! That being said..I still will check out the next book in the series!

My Rating: Three out of Five Stars

Embrace by Jessica Shirvington Review

Thank you Sourcebooks Fire for sending me an ARC copy of Embrace!!

Name: Embrace
Author: Jessica Shirvington
Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire
Release Date: March 6th, 2012
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It starts with a whisper: “It’s time for you to know who you are…”


Violet Eden dreads her seventeenth birthday. After all, it’s hard to get too excited about the day that marks the anniversary of your mother’s death. As if that wasn’t enough, disturbing dreams haunt her sleep and leave her with very real injuries. There’s a dark tattoo weaving its way up her arms that wasn’t there before.
Violet is determined to get some answers, but nothing could have prepared her for the truth. The guy she thought she could fall in love with has been keeping his identity a secret: he’s only half-human—oh, and same goes for her.
A centuries-old battle between fallen angels and the protectors of humanity has chosen its new warrior. It’s a fight Violet doesn’t want, but she lives her life by two rules: don’t run and don’t quit. When angels seek vengeance and humans are the warriors, you could do a lot worse than betting on Violet Eden…-Goodreads 

My Review:
Before reading this book, I heard really great things about it from my Australian blogger friends (where the book was published a lot earlier then the US) so I was SO excited when Embrace came for me in the mail!

Once I started Embrace, I could not put it down! I was sucked into the mythology and the plot and I really want to see what happened next! I have read a lot of different angels books, and this one really stood out to me. It was fun to read and learn about how the angel mythology worked in this book and how different it was from other Angel books I have read.


One of my favorite parts about this book was the main character, Violet! It was interesting to read about her development as a character and to see her progress throughout the novel. She is a really strong willed and independent character and of course I love seeing that in ya books. There were definitely some moments where I was cheering for her and some moments where I was questioning what she was doing. These types of characters are always my favorite-they always keep me guessing and I really loved that about Violet! I never knew what she would do next!

Of course I really liked the plot of Embrace! It was really original and fast paced..but it wasn't hard to keep up! I also liked how Jessica Shirvington really kept the reader guessing..there were many moments in Embrace that I didn't see coming!!

I also really liked reading about Phoenix and Lincoln-both completely opposite boys, but they both care for our main heroine-Violet. It was fun to read scenes of both boys and I could decide which one I liked better :)

Overall, I highly recommend reading Embrace! If you are looking for a fun paranormal ya book or want to read a new book with angels in it..check this book out!!

My Rating: Five out of Five Stars

Don't forget to check out my Embrace Guest Post done by the author Jessica Shirvington!

Wings of the Wicked (Angelfire # 2) by Courtney Allison Moulton Review

Name: Wings of the Wicked
Author: Courtney Allison Moulton
Publisher: HarperCollins
Release Date: January 31st, 2012
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Life as the Preliator is harder than Ellie ever imagined.
Balancing real life with the responsibility of being Heaven’s warrior is a challenge for Ellie. Her relationship with Will has become all business, though they both long for each other. And now that the secret of who she really is has come out, so have Hell’s strongest reapers. Grown bold and more vicious, the demonic threaten her in the light of day and stalk her in the night.

She’s been warned.
Cadan, a demonic reaper, comes to her with information about Bastian’s new plan to destroy Ellie’s soul and use an ancient relic to wake all the souls of the damned and unleash them upon humanity. As she fights to stay ahead of Bastian’s schemes , the revelations about those closest to her awaken a dark power within Ellie that threatens to destroy everything—including herself.

She’ll be betrayed.
Treachery comes even from those whom she loves, and Ellie is broken by the deaths of those who stood beside her in this Heavenly war. Still, she must find a way to save the world, herself, and her love for Will. If she fails, there will be hell to pay.-Goodreads

My Review:
I didn't realize how much I loved this series until I picked up Wings of the Wicked...oh man it was SO good!! Even better than the first book in the series!!
When I first started Wings of the Wicked, it was so hard to put down! There were so many amazing parts that I did not see coming-both the good and the bad!

So one of my favorite parts about this book is the romance between Will and Ellie!! He has loved her for 500 years!! That's serious dedication..and every scene that they have together makes me want them to be together so bad!! The fact that Will is also  one of my favorite male characters makes me feel for him even more! He is so compassionate and sweet, but also he is willing to do ANYTHING for Ellie which makes me love him even more!

Another thing that I loved about this book was the action!! I'm not a huge fan of so much action where it just overtakes the plot of the book, but this had the perfect amount of it which I really liked! I also loved learning more about Ellie's past/angel mythology as well!

One thing that always gets me in the end is cliffhangers!! Ahhh I can't wait another year for the next book!!

Overall, I LOVED Wings of the Wicked!! Probably one of my favorite sequels so far this year!! Sometimes certain sequels of books fall flat for me due to love triangles, and unnecessary plot changes..but this one was incredible and I'm so glad that I loved it.

So I highly recommend that you pick this book up and if you haven't read the first book (Angelfire) please check it out!!

My Rating: Five out of Five Stars

Lost in Time (Blue Bloods # 6) by Melissa de la Cruz Review

Name: Lost in Time
Author: Melissa de La Cruz
Publisher: Hyperion
Release Date: September 27th, 2011
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342 pages

After their beautiful yet brief bonding ceremony in Italy, Schuyler Van Alen and Jack Force are forced to separate. To fulfill the Van Alen Legacy, Schuyler travels to Alexandria to search for Catherine of Siena and the Gate of Promise. But Schuyler quickly discovers that everything she believed about the Gate to be wrong. Meanwhile, Jack makes the difficult decision to return to New York to face his twin and former bondmate, Mimi. But instead of a bitter reunion, he is faced with a choice for which there is no good option.

Mimi, with a most unexpected travel companion in Oliver Hazard-Perry, jets off to Egypt, too, to search for Kingsley Martin, her long lost love. With all roads leading to Hell, Mimi learns that not all love stories have happy endings. But she'll have to put her own feelings aside if she's going to save her crumbling Coven.

Packed with heartache, twists, and vampiric folklore, Lost in Time is sure to satisfy hungry fans' cravings for more Blue Bloods adventure-Goodreads

My Review:
Lost in Time definitely had some really good moments..but some moments had me scratching my head because I was very lost! I will admit that I didn't really remember what happened in the previous book (Misguided Angel) so that probably accounts for why I was confused at parts!
Anyways, one of my favorite parts about this book (and the series!!) is Jack and Schuyler's relationship. It is interesting to read how the pair will do anything to be together and I really like reading about them! I also liked seeing Jack and Schuyler search for the gates of promise..added this aspect to the series makes the books more exciting and keeps the reader on the edge of his/her seat!
The one thing that bothered me about this book though was the end! Especially because it was (somewhat) of a cliffhanger! I though that Melissa de la Cruz was going to take the book one way but she went a completely different way then I expected. 


Overall, this was a fine book in this series. It wasn't as jamb packed and as amazing other books in this series, but it was still a good read and I am looking forward to reading the last book in the series in January!


My Rating: 
Four out of Five Stars

Forbidden by Syrie James and Ryan M. James Review

Name: Forbidden
Author: Syrie James and Ryan M. James
Publisher: Harperteen
Release Date: January 24, 2012
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411 pages
 She should not exist.

He should not love her.

Claire Brennan has been attending Emerson Academy for two years now (the longest she and her mom have remained anywhere) and she’s desperate to stay put for the rest of high school. So there’s no way she’s going to tell her mom about the psychic visions she’s been having or the creepy warnings that she’s in danger.

Alec MacKenzie is fed up with his duties to watch and, when necessary, eliminate the descendants of his angelic forefathers. He chose Emerson as the ideal hiding place where he could be normal for once. He hadn’t factored Claire into his plans. . . .

Their love is forbidden, going against everything Alec has been taught to believe. But when the reason behind Claire’s unusual powers is revealed and the threat to her life becomes clear, how far will Alec go to protect her?-Goodreads

My Review:
What a real great angel read!! After just finishing Hallowed (the second book in the Unearthly series) I was in the mood for another angel read and I am glad that I bought this one.
At first, I didn't know what to expect about Forbidden. From the plot summary it seemed like a typical paranormal romance book, but as I read on, many aspects of this book really stood out to me and I really enjoyed. 


One of the many things that I enjoyed about Forbidden was the plot. It is very mysterious and keeps you guessing and it was great trying to figure out what would be happening next instead of knowing what would happen. I also really liked how the book was written from both Alec's and Claire's point of view. Not many books are written from dual perspectives, especially a boy and a girl, so it was really great to see what was going through both of the character's heads, not just one.


I also really liked the romance in this book! While it was predictable at times..it was still fun to read about!


Overall, if you are looking for a great angel book to read..I recommend that you read Forbidden! Here's hoping that I sequel will be coming out soon :)


My Rating: Four out of Five Stars

Hallowed (Unearthly #2) by Cynthia Hand Review

Name: Hallowed
Publisher: Harperteen
Release Date: January 17th, 2012
403 pages

For months part-angel Clara Gardner trained to face the raging forest fire from her visions and rescue the alluring and mysterious Christian Prescott from the blaze. But nothing could prepare her for the fateful decisions she would be forced to make that day, or the startling revelation that her purpose—the task she was put on earth to accomplish—is not as straightforward as she thought. 


Now, torn between her increasingly complicated feelings for Christian and her love for her boyfriend, Tucker, Clara struggles to make sense of what she was supposed to do the day of the fire. And, as she is drawn further into the world of part angels and the growing conflict between White Wings and Black Wings, Clara learns of the terrifying new reality that she must face: Someone close to her will die in a matter of months. With her future uncertain, the only thing Clara knows for sure is that the fire was just the beginning.

Described by Richelle Mead as “utterly captivating,” Unearthly received outstanding reviews, garnered accolades from New York Times bestselling authors, and was named an Indie Next Pick. In this heart-wrenching sequel, Cynthia Hand expertly captures the all-consuming joy of first love—and the agony of loss. This beautifully woven tale will appeal to fans of Lauren Kate, Becca Fitzpatrick, and Aprilynne Pike.-Goodreads

My Review:
When I first starting reading Hallowed, I was a little bit worried that I wouldn't enjoy this one as much as Unearthly because sometimes the second book to a series isn't as great as the first. As Hallowed went on, I was totally blown away and this easily became my favorite book in the series (so far!!).

Hallowed has a very different tone then Unearthly, which was really refreshing to see a different side of our favorite characters!! I'm not going to lie, there are moments in this book that are really depressing and sad, and yet Cynthia Hand writes this book so beautifully that I couldn't put this book down!
I really really loved the angel moments in Hallowed. These scenes were so beautifully done and I really liked learning more about the angel history and how it involves Clara and her friends.

And of course. The romance in this novel blew me away. (if you haven't read the first book please stop reading here!) I am not a huge fan of love triangles but I actually loved how Cynthia Hand made this love triangle work and she made it feel so believable and real. I really liked seeing another side to Clara and Tucker's relationship and I also loved seeing her react with Christian!!
The character development in Hallowed also was really great. Clara changes in so many ways and really develops into a character that I feel that I can relate to and I want to read more about!

The ending of Hallowed was so heartbreaking and so beautiful..and it just made me want to keep rereading this book over and over again. I wish that the third book could come out now because I am desperate to read more in this series!

Overall, I really really enjoyed Hallowed. It was so well written, and while it has a somber tone, it really worked for the series. There were so many moments, while reading this book, that I wanted to laugh/cry/cheer for Clara. I cannot wait to read the third book in the series and see what happens next!! I hope you all check out this book and if you haven't read the series PLEASE do so :)

My Rating: Five out of Five Stars

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On a Dark Wing by Jordan Dane Review

Name: On a Dark Wing
Publisher: Harlequin Teen
Release Date: December 27th, 2011

Much thanks to Netgalley and Harlequin for giving me an ARC copy of this book!



The choices I had made led to the moment when fate took over. I would learn a lesson I wasn't prepared for. And Death would be my willing teacher.

Five years ago, Abbey Chandler cheated Death. She survived a horrific car accident, but her "lucky" break came at the expense of her mother's life and changed everything. After she crossed paths with Death—by taking the hand of an ethereal boy made of clouds and sky—she would never be normal again.

Now she's the target of Death's ravens and an innocent boy's life is on the line. When Nate Holden—Abbey's secret crush—starts to climb Alaska's Denali, the Angel of Death stalks him because of her.

And Abbey finds out the hard way that Death never forgets.
-Goodreads

My Review:
I really really wanted to like this book, but for some reason I could just not get into it. It was definitely a slow struggle reading this book, and once I finished it I was glad to be done.

When I first heard about this book and I read the plot description it seemed awesome! I thought, however, this book would go a certain way, but it went a totally different direction that I did not see at all.

At first, I was really captivated by this novel. The plot seemed really interesting and in the first few chapters I was really enjoying this novel. But, halfway through this book I seemed to hit a road block and it was really hard for me to finish this one.

I was not really a huge fan of the main character Abbey. At first, I was really interested by her and I was excited to see her character development throughout this book, but as the story progressed I was sad to see how her storyline progressed.

Overall, this book just didn't work for me. I just couldn't connect with the characters or the plot which made it really hard for me to get through. That being said, this book was very well written and I hope to see other books written by this author!

My Rating: Two out of Five Stars

Illuminate by Aimee Agresti Review

Name: Illuminate
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Release Date: March 6th, 2012
544 pages
Thanks Netgalley and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for giving me an ARC copy of this book!

Haven Terra is a brainy, shy high school outcast. But everything begins to change when she turns sixteen. Along with her best friend Dante and their quiet and brilliant classmate Lance, she is awarded a prestigious internship in the big city— Chicago—and is sent to live and work at a swanky and stylish hotel under the watchful eyes of a group of gorgeous and shockingly young-looking strangers: powerful and alluring hotel owner Aurelia Brown; her second-in-command, the dashing Lucian Grove; and their stunning but aloof staff of glamazons called The Outfit.

As Haven begins falling for Lucian, she discovers that these beautiful people are not quite what they seem. With the help of a mysterious book, she uncovers a network of secret passageways from the hotel’s jazz-age past that leads her to the heart of the evil agenda of Aurelia and company: they’re in the business of buying souls. Will they succeed in wooing Haven to join them in their recruitment efforts, or will she be able to thwart this devilish set’s plans to take the souls of her classmates on prom night at the hotel?

Illuminate is an exciting saga of a teen’s first taste of independence, her experience in the lap of luxury, and her discovery she may possess strength greater than she ever knew.-Goodreads

My Review:
Wow what an amazing read! Once I started this book I could not put it down, and I found myself staying up super late to get this one finished!

From the beginning of the book, I was very captivating by the story. Haven and her friend's new internship in Chicago had my very intrigued. There is a lot of mystery that surrounds this story and I never knew what was going to happen next! I was kept on my toes throughout the whole story which I loved!

Another aspect of this novel that I really liked was the paranormal part! At first, I thought this book was going to be all about Angels but I was wrong! I really liked the different paranormal aspects that Aimee used in this book and she was able to incorporate in in a fantastic way!

I also really enjoyed seeing the characters grow throughout this novel. Haven becomes such a strong and independent women throughout the book and I really liked seeing such a passionate character! Also, the romance in Illuminate is the perfect balance! Not too little, and not too much!

Overall, I really enjoyed this book and I HIGHLY recommend it! Make sure that it is in your tbr pile!

My Rating: Five out of Five stars

Mercy by Rebecca Lim Review

Name: Mercy
Publisher: Hyperion Books
Release Date: October 19th, 2010
288 pages


A fallen angel haunted by her past. Yearning for her immortal beloved. Forever searching for answers.Who will show her Mercy?

Mercy has lost herself. She can’t count how many times she’s “woken up” in a new body, and assumed a new life, only to move on again and again. During the day she survives in the human world on instinct and at night her dreams are haunted by him. Mercy’s heart would know him anywhere. But her memory refuses to cooperate.

But this time is different. When Mercy wakes up she meets Ryan, an eighteen year old reeling from the loss of his twin sister who was kidnapped two years ago. Everyone else has given up hope, but Ryan believes his sister is still alive. Using a power she doesn’t fully comprehend, Mercy realizes that Ryan is right. His sister is alive and together they can find her. For the first time since she can remember, Mercy has a purpose; she can help. So she doesn’t understand why the man in her dreams cautions her not to interfere. But as Ryan and Mercy come closer to solving the dark mystery of his sister’s disappearance, danger looms just one step behind.

Will Mercy be able to harness her true self and extraordinary power in time?

The first in a dazzling new series, Mercy masterfully weaves romance, mystery and the supernatural into a spell-binding tale.-Goodreads

My Review:
Overall, this was an average book. Nothing in it really stood out to me as amazing. What I did really like about the book was that Mercy "wakes up" in a new body, not really remembering who she is. I wish the novel was more about Mercy figuring out who she was and why she is this way then trying to fit in in her new body.

I did really like the character Ryan in the book. He was willing to do anything to find his twin sister and I really liked that part about him.

This book was not really for me, but I might give the second book another chance!

My Rating: Three out of Five Stars

Angel Burn by L.A. Weatherly

Name: Angel Burn
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Published: May 24, 2011
464 pages

Willow knows she’s different from other girls, and not just because she loves tinkering with cars. Willow has a gift. She can look into the future and know people’s dreams and hopes, their sorrows and regrets, just by touching them. She has no idea where this power comes from. But the assassin, Alex, does. Gorgeous, mysterious Alex knows more about Willow than Willow herself. He knows that her powers link to dark and dangerous forces, and that he’s one of the few humans left who can fight them. When Alex finds himself falling in love with his sworn enemy, he discovers that nothing is as it seems, least of all good and evil. In the first book in an action-packed, romantic trilogy, L..A. Weatherly sends readers on a thrill-ride of a road trip - and depicts the human race at the brink of a future as catastrophic as it is deceptively beautiful.
They’re out for your soul . . . and they don’t have heaven in mind
-Goodreads

My Review:

Wow what an awesome book! This was such a different twist on the idea of angels and I loved it!
I really loved the relationship between Alex and Willow. I liked how their relationship progressed throughout the novel and grew.

I also liked how the Angels in this novel werent like your typical Angels in other Angel novels. The Angel myth was really cool and different and I really liked that aspect of the novel.

Overall this was a great summer read and I highly recommend it to anyone whose looking for a good book to read!

My Rating: Five out of Five Stars

Angelfire by Courtney Allison Moulton Review

Name: Angelfire
Publisher: HarperCollins
Release Date: February 15th, 2011
453 pages


This debut, the first novel in a trilogy, is achingly romantic, terrifying, and filled with blistering action.

When seventeen-year-old Ellie starts seeing reapers - monstrous creatures who devour humans and send their souls to Hell - she finds herself on the front lines of a supernatural war between archangels and the Fallen and faced with the possible destruction of her soul.

A mysterious boy named Will reveals she is the reincarnation of an ancient warrior, the only one capable of wielding swords of angelfire to fight the reapers, and he is an immortal sworn to protect her in battle. Now that Ellie's powers have been awakened, a powerful reaper called Bastian has come forward to challenge her. He has employed a fierce assassin to eliminate her - an assassin who has already killed her once.

While balancing her dwindling social life and reaper-hunting duties, she and Will discover Bastian is searching for a dormant creature believed to be a true soul reaper. Bastian plans to use this weapon to ignite the End of Days and to destroy Ellie's soul, ending her rebirth cycle forever. Now, she must face an army of Bastian's most frightening reapers, prevent the soul reaper from consuming her soul, and uncover the secrets of her past lives - including truths that may be too frightening to remember-Goodreads


My Review:
Since the start of this year, the topic of angels really caught my interest. I mean, theres so many books about vampires and werewolves, but books about angels really stood out to me. Angelfire was no exception!
Allison Moulton takes the idea of Angels and makes it her own, which really makes this book so special!

Something that makes this book so unique is that the main character, Ellie, is reincarnated everytime she dies, but cannot remember her past lives. It's fun to see her search throughout the novel to remember her old lives and who she really is.

At times, I was frustrated with the relationship between Will and Ellie, but I liked seeing their relationship progress throughout the novel.

Of course this book ended with a cliffhanger, and the next book Wings of the Wicked, comes out sometime in 2012! Lets hope soon!

If your looking for a good read this summer while at the beach, you should check this book out!

 My Rating: Five out of Five Stars