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Between Heaven and Hell by David Burnett

lulustjames's review against another edition

3.0

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Angels, romance, and the Fall? I’m sold! I love reading about the struggle between good and evil, especially when laid out in such definitive terms using angels. Between Heaven and Hell by David Burnett does just that, showing how easy it is to slip from bad judgement to bad choices.

The start might be a bit difficult for some readers to get into as it revolves around a debate, ergo much chatter little action. We read a lot about the dilemma of choosing to do evil or good when given absolute free will. I love these types of discussions, so I was engaged immediately. But, for those that aren’t, the story does move on from talk to action as the War starts. Pacing picks up and is steady but quick as events unfold.

Small criticisms I have about the story. I expected there to be more, which might be a problem of mine and not the story. The time spent on Earth isn’t as much as I would have hoped and the love story between Adryel and Ramael isn’t strong enough to warrant the struggle that is pivotal to the book. Then, the ending upset me because I didn’t think it would be that simple.

Between Heaven and Hell by David Burnett is an entertaining novella that pits the ideas of good against evil and the propensity to slide into bad decisions with the best of intentions.

// I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this title. //

rebeccacarter's review

4.0

This is a story about Lucifer's fall from heaven after the creation, and how mankind is deceived. Although it's not Lucifer himself he deceives mankind in this version, he has a major part in the deception, leading another to plant the seeds for mankind's fall. The Father of lies is all too human, as are the other angels, and emotions are strong. Lucifer is at his best when he's deceiving the innocent and trusting; he's adept at skewing reality. But, in truth, one has to think about what he says. How can one have complete freewill without knowledge? Is one able to choose good over evil without knowing what is good and what is evil? An interesting topic for discussion.

The story itself was a bit slow and drawn-out in places, especially the beginning. However, it makes the most of the themes of deception, love, and forgiveness. The ending is rather touching. Not a bad read altogether.

I received a copy of this book through the Kindle Scout program.