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tkvalen's review
4.0
This book was very interesting with a novel take on vampires. I enjoyed it very much. Looking forward to the next one.
sionna's review
3.0
This book has a very interesting concept. Maya is a normal girl until... she is turned into an Angel. This isn't the Angel that we know of, the celestial being in heaven, but a scientifically made monster.
So, now she has to deal with leaving her life behind, seeing a life she could have had but, can't truly have because of who she has become, and coming to terms with her life as an insatiable monster.
Sounds interesting? IT IS! So, why three stars?
Well, we learn a lot of background story and see the characters but, nothing really happens. The ending didn't even seem like an ending just.... that's it for the night. I wanted more growth, maybe some hope? Yet, I'm left with despair... Can they kill the enemy eventually? Maybe? Will they find a cure? Really not looking like it...
I have such mixed feelings. Because I want to like this book and I want to read more but, I really don't. I almost feel it would be a waste of time.
Another complaint, from the way the author writes I can't always tell if Maya is seeing the past/ we are seeing the actual past but, she isn't seeing it, or if it is just her own imagination of the situation. Like with Ryan.... or Gabe's talking about when Tarren and Tammy went to face off with Grand.
Also, I kept getting a Supernatural vibe haha but, that's probably because of the whole two brothers fighting evil.
And I really wanted to like Maya but, I wasn't given anything to hold on to. She might be quirky but, most of the time she is guilt-ridden and in such pain because of the hunger. So, I feel bad for her and it is hard to see her personality, although I understand it is hard to do because of the situation.
So, mixed feelings... I want to know the end but, I'm not sure I want to power through.
So, now she has to deal with leaving her life behind, seeing a life she could have had but, can't truly have because of who she has become, and coming to terms with her life as an insatiable monster.
Sounds interesting? IT IS! So, why three stars?
Well, we learn a lot of background story and see the characters but, nothing really happens. The ending didn't even seem like an ending just.... that's it for the night. I wanted more growth, maybe some hope? Yet, I'm left with despair... Can they kill the enemy eventually? Maybe? Will they find a cure? Really not looking like it...
I have such mixed feelings. Because I want to like this book and I want to read more but, I really don't. I almost feel it would be a waste of time.
Another complaint, from the way the author writes I can't always tell if Maya is seeing the past/ we are seeing the actual past but, she isn't seeing it, or if it is just her own imagination of the situation. Like with Ryan.... or Gabe's talking about when Tarren and Tammy went to face off with Grand.
Also, I kept getting a Supernatural vibe haha but, that's probably because of the whole two brothers fighting evil.
And I really wanted to like Maya but, I wasn't given anything to hold on to. She might be quirky but, most of the time she is guilt-ridden and in such pain because of the hunger. So, I feel bad for her and it is hard to see her personality, although I understand it is hard to do because of the situation.
So, mixed feelings... I want to know the end but, I'm not sure I want to power through.
condygurl's review
4.0
This was an interesting novel. The monsters in this book (Angels) are actually energy stealing vampires. They don't drink blood, they instead siphon the energy off their victims. They can also absorb the energy directly from the sun but they always hunger.
Maya was a strong character, who tries to overcome the hunger that consumes her. I liked Maya.
Gabe and Tarren are Maya's brothers and excellent characters. I liked how different they were. Gabe was a fun-loving, easy going character and his brother was much more down to earth. Always watching and waiting.
I did have a few issues, I didn't like that the super humans who were genetically made were called angels. They were by far nothing like any other angel I've ever seen, nor are they angelic, they are murderers. The other thing is sometimes the Author lost me with her writing style. Mostly dealing with Maya and her self analysis. The only other thing that I found REALLY hard to deal with is how the characters act. They were supposed to be college aged, yet they acted more whiny, and more immature than my 10 year old son.
If you want to read an interesting new paranormal give this one a try. While not perfect it was well done and enjoyable. And it was definitely a wonderful debut for this Author who I'm sure will improve as her story continues.
Free copy was provided for my honest review by the author. This free book had no influence on my final review.
Maya was a strong character, who tries to overcome the hunger that consumes her. I liked Maya.
Gabe and Tarren are Maya's brothers and excellent characters. I liked how different they were. Gabe was a fun-loving, easy going character and his brother was much more down to earth. Always watching and waiting.
I did have a few issues, I didn't like that the super humans who were genetically made were called angels. They were by far nothing like any other angel I've ever seen, nor are they angelic, they are murderers. The other thing is sometimes the Author lost me with her writing style. Mostly dealing with Maya and her self analysis. The only other thing that I found REALLY hard to deal with is how the characters act. They were supposed to be college aged, yet they acted more whiny, and more immature than my 10 year old son.
If you want to read an interesting new paranormal give this one a try. While not perfect it was well done and enjoyable. And it was definitely a wonderful debut for this Author who I'm sure will improve as her story continues.
Free copy was provided for my honest review by the author. This free book had no influence on my final review.
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