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drez80's review
5.0
4.5 stars. I really wanted to give this one 5 stars, which is highly unusual for me in the sci fi/fantasy genre. I had to remove a half star though because the POV switching was abrupt with no denotation that it was changing, which caused me some confusion throughout the book. Other than that, I loved this book. For me, sci fi is usually too much world building. I feel like there's too much detail and a lot of info dumping, which just bores me. Neither of those things occurred in this book. Jeff seemed to represent all of these folks today with their heads buried in their phones or whatever electronic devices they have. He was a hacker and always plugged in to the net to the detriment of the folks around him as some awful things happened while he was plugged in and ignoring real life. It was a compulsion for him, but at least he learned from his mistake, and when we meet him, he's unplugged, refusing to go back, and he's become an amazing parent, even though he's making deals with demons. He's doing what he needs to in order to keep his daughter and himself alive.
I love that this author flipped the idea of Heaven on it's head. Everyone thinks Heaven is this amazing, beautiful place where everything is perfect, but it's not so in this story, and as Gabe gets his memory back, we learn some of the awful things the folks of Heaven are doing. I'm very intrigued as to where this world/storyline is going with the angels and demons and Heaven versus Downside. I'll definitely be reading more of this series, and I look forward to finding out more about Ian and Hank.
I love that this author flipped the idea of Heaven on it's head. Everyone thinks Heaven is this amazing, beautiful place where everything is perfect, but it's not so in this story, and as Gabe gets his memory back, we learn some of the awful things the folks of Heaven are doing. I'm very intrigued as to where this world/storyline is going with the angels and demons and Heaven versus Downside. I'll definitely be reading more of this series, and I look forward to finding out more about Ian and Hank.
teresab78's review
4.0
****Reviewed for Prism Book Alliance****
4.25 Stars - I started out reading Angel 1089 not quite knowing what to expect. What are the demons? What are the angels? Is this going to be a good vs evil type book? What I got was an engaging world set in a dystopian future where Heaven is a corporation and demons may not be as bad as you think.
I loved the sci-fi aspects, the gritty world that Jeff and his daughter Kayla live in. It seemed real and possible. I enjoyed seeing Gabe discover who he really was and adapt to the downworld he found himself in. The romance had a slow burn initially that I appreciated. I felt the connections developed between Gabe and Jeff.
The secondary cast of characters were great, and although Ian and Hank’s story, Exodus, is billed as book two, it actually takes place before this one. They, as well as a few other characters, help bring the story to life.
All in all, a solid sci-fi book that I would definitely watch if it came out on film!
4.25 Stars - I started out reading Angel 1089 not quite knowing what to expect. What are the demons? What are the angels? Is this going to be a good vs evil type book? What I got was an engaging world set in a dystopian future where Heaven is a corporation and demons may not be as bad as you think.
I loved the sci-fi aspects, the gritty world that Jeff and his daughter Kayla live in. It seemed real and possible. I enjoyed seeing Gabe discover who he really was and adapt to the downworld he found himself in. The romance had a slow burn initially that I appreciated. I felt the connections developed between Gabe and Jeff.
The secondary cast of characters were great, and although Ian and Hank’s story, Exodus, is billed as book two, it actually takes place before this one. They, as well as a few other characters, help bring the story to life.
All in all, a solid sci-fi book that I would definitely watch if it came out on film!
witandsin's review
3.0
Originally posted on Joyfully Reviewed: http://www.joyfullyreviewed.com/new-reviews/angel-1089-by-c-c-bridges
Gabriel 1089 is a cybernetically modified human that protects the aerial city of Heaven from the demons that will fly in and steal, under the cover of darkness. But one night a routine assignment turns into an ambush and Gabriel finds himself downside with only one wing and stripped of his network-enabled halo. He’s also in the hands of a handsome tech expert.
Widower Jeff Werth isn’t surprised to see demons on his doorstep; demons run the area of Old Trent where he lives. He is shocked, however, when they bring an injured angel to him, telling him to heal the man and keep him until the demons need him. Jeff hates the idea of allowing a person to be used by demons, but he can’t argue. Years ago, demons saved his daughter’s legs and if he keeps Gabriel for them the debt will be paid. But the longer Gabriel stays with him, the more Jeff falls for the former angel. With demons breathing down his neck and Gabriel’s long-forgotten past slowly coming back to haunt him, Jeff knows he’s running against the clock to find a way to keep Gabriel with him forever.
It’s been a long time since I’ve read a great cyberpunk story and Angel 1089 definitely fits the bill. Cybernetics, danger, love in many forms, and, oh yes, some wicked wing action make Angel 1089 an engaging, exciting read. C.C. Bridges has created a world rich with detail and intrigue. There are so many layers to Angel 1089 that after I finished the story I still wanted to pick apart different aspects of the world.
Even though the world is captivating, the heart of Angel 1089 is its characters. From Jeff to Gabe to Kayla (Jeff’s daughter) to Jeff’s various friends, each person felt fully fleshed out and unique. I loved the group dynamic of the downsiders and the various relationships just serve to add even more depth to Angel 1089.
Angel 1089 has everything you could want in a cyberpunk romance. It’s sensual and gripping and is filled with both heartbreak and hope. I adored Angel 1089 from beginning to end and Ms. Bridges has me on the edge of my seat for more Heaven Corp books because I can’t wait to see what she does next!
Gabriel 1089 is a cybernetically modified human that protects the aerial city of Heaven from the demons that will fly in and steal, under the cover of darkness. But one night a routine assignment turns into an ambush and Gabriel finds himself downside with only one wing and stripped of his network-enabled halo. He’s also in the hands of a handsome tech expert.
Widower Jeff Werth isn’t surprised to see demons on his doorstep; demons run the area of Old Trent where he lives. He is shocked, however, when they bring an injured angel to him, telling him to heal the man and keep him until the demons need him. Jeff hates the idea of allowing a person to be used by demons, but he can’t argue. Years ago, demons saved his daughter’s legs and if he keeps Gabriel for them the debt will be paid. But the longer Gabriel stays with him, the more Jeff falls for the former angel. With demons breathing down his neck and Gabriel’s long-forgotten past slowly coming back to haunt him, Jeff knows he’s running against the clock to find a way to keep Gabriel with him forever.
It’s been a long time since I’ve read a great cyberpunk story and Angel 1089 definitely fits the bill. Cybernetics, danger, love in many forms, and, oh yes, some wicked wing action make Angel 1089 an engaging, exciting read. C.C. Bridges has created a world rich with detail and intrigue. There are so many layers to Angel 1089 that after I finished the story I still wanted to pick apart different aspects of the world.
Even though the world is captivating, the heart of Angel 1089 is its characters. From Jeff to Gabe to Kayla (Jeff’s daughter) to Jeff’s various friends, each person felt fully fleshed out and unique. I loved the group dynamic of the downsiders and the various relationships just serve to add even more depth to Angel 1089.
Angel 1089 has everything you could want in a cyberpunk romance. It’s sensual and gripping and is filled with both heartbreak and hope. I adored Angel 1089 from beginning to end and Ms. Bridges has me on the edge of my seat for more Heaven Corp books because I can’t wait to see what she does next!
aligroen's review
4.0
A Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words Review An Alisa Review:
Rating: 3.5 stars out of 5
This was an interesting concept for a story, its set in the future (not really sure how far) but in some ways they are more advanced and in some less so. Jeff has been living the last few years in dept for his daughter’s life and he isn’t willing to sacrifice anything else that may cause her harm. Gabe has been thrown out of the only world he knew and trusts Jeff with everything he may need to learn or do in this new life.
Jeff is continually struggling with himself as he begins to actually learn about the man Gabe is underneath the angel reprogramming. Gabe is thrust into a world so different from all that he knows but as his memories start to come back he isn’t sure he wants to go back to that world.
We get to see how both of these characters are thinking and feeling throughout this book. Gabe is like a child in some ways right after he is injured and re-learning who he is and then deciding who he wants to be. I could feel his confusion and heartbreak when he began to remember his life before he became an angel. Jeff is stuck in the same circle ever since his daughter was injured he hasn’t figured out how to move on or at least move past what happened. Gabe is there to push him to see he can forgive himself and have his own happiness. This world is so different and intricate from now it is sometimes hard to figure out what it is like since you learn little bits and pieces as you go.
Cover art by L.C. Chase is nice and gives a good visual of Gabe.
Rating: 3.5 stars out of 5
This was an interesting concept for a story, its set in the future (not really sure how far) but in some ways they are more advanced and in some less so. Jeff has been living the last few years in dept for his daughter’s life and he isn’t willing to sacrifice anything else that may cause her harm. Gabe has been thrown out of the only world he knew and trusts Jeff with everything he may need to learn or do in this new life.
Jeff is continually struggling with himself as he begins to actually learn about the man Gabe is underneath the angel reprogramming. Gabe is thrust into a world so different from all that he knows but as his memories start to come back he isn’t sure he wants to go back to that world.
We get to see how both of these characters are thinking and feeling throughout this book. Gabe is like a child in some ways right after he is injured and re-learning who he is and then deciding who he wants to be. I could feel his confusion and heartbreak when he began to remember his life before he became an angel. Jeff is stuck in the same circle ever since his daughter was injured he hasn’t figured out how to move on or at least move past what happened. Gabe is there to push him to see he can forgive himself and have his own happiness. This world is so different and intricate from now it is sometimes hard to figure out what it is like since you learn little bits and pieces as you go.
Cover art by L.C. Chase is nice and gives a good visual of Gabe.
mrella's review
2.0
For the life of me I could not connect with any of the characters. Some of them, I don't even know why they are there. Actually, I don't know why half the book is there.
I don't understand the world - there are bits of this and that and a glimpse of something else. But why is the sun not shining outside the city? Why do soldiers (that's what angels are) live at the very top, guarding warehouses, why not the richest and most privileged strolling through their high rise palaces ? Where is Rocco? I hoped Gabriel would recognize him in one of the other angels, or other modded. If Rocco loved Gabriel, he would have followed him and met the same (or almost) fate. Jeff... nothing solid on him either. I mean, you take every single character and they are just foundering around, barely afloat, flicking in and out of their cartoon-ish existence.
Someone told me not to bother with this book. It was on "my friends said no" shelf for a long time. But then I needed it for a challenge *ugh* I will NOT be buying book 2.
1.75-ish.
I don't understand the world - there are bits of this and that and a glimpse of something else. But why is the sun not shining outside the city? Why do soldiers (that's what angels are) live at the very top, guarding warehouses, why not the richest and most privileged strolling through their high rise palaces ? Where is Rocco? I hoped Gabriel would recognize him in one of the other angels, or other modded. If Rocco loved Gabriel, he would have followed him and met the same (or almost) fate. Jeff... nothing solid on him either. I mean, you take every single character and they are just foundering around, barely afloat, flicking in and out of their cartoon-ish existence.
Someone told me not to bother with this book. It was on "my friends said no" shelf for a long time. But then I needed it for a challenge *ugh* I will NOT be buying book 2.
1.75-ish.
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