Angel Eyes is angel lore done right. I absolutely loved that about this novel. I'm a big fan of YA paranormals and that seems to include a lot of books about angels. While I've enjoyed those other books a great deal, they always seems so completely fictionalized to me. Angel Eyes, on the other hand, read a lot more realistically. Sure, Brielle meets angels in real life and for most people that probably doesn't happen, but her life and reactions to life were incredibly realistic, which made Angel Eyes that much more lovable.
And I did love this book, so much. Shannon Dittemore writes beautifully and I found the whole book to be utterly charming. I loved Brielle's character because she seemed so realistic and I loved following her on her spiritual journey that culminated in an ultimate battle of good vs. evil. Her relationship with Jake really drew me in and they had a lot of chemistry together - so much so that I cannot wait to read the next book in the series and see what happens to them! There was a bit of a cliffhanger at the end of the novel in regards to their relationship.
Five stars! I adored this charming, wonderfully written book. The back cover of the novel categorizes the book as Christian fiction, but I think this book will appeal to a much wider audience, including those YA readers who love a good angel book. There were some religious undertones because the angel lore is based of Christianity, but the book did not come off preachy at all. I highly, highly recommend this one for YA angel fans everywhere.
And I did love this book, so much. Shannon Dittemore writes beautifully and I found the whole book to be utterly charming. I loved Brielle's character because she seemed so realistic and I loved following her on her spiritual journey that culminated in an ultimate battle of good vs. evil. Her relationship with Jake really drew me in and they had a lot of chemistry together - so much so that I cannot wait to read the next book in the series and see what happens to them! There was a bit of a cliffhanger at the end of the novel in regards to their relationship.
Five stars! I adored this charming, wonderfully written book. The back cover of the novel categorizes the book as Christian fiction, but I think this book will appeal to a much wider audience, including those YA readers who love a good angel book. There were some religious undertones because the angel lore is based of Christianity, but the book did not come off preachy at all. I highly, highly recommend this one for YA angel fans everywhere.
Angel Eyes was a fascinating story. The premise that angels live among us - and also demons - wasn't anything new but the way Dittemore "twisted" it made it not just another "good vs. evil" novel. It was captivating right from the beginning. As we're brought into the story we know that something tragic has happened, but it takes a but for Brielle to let us in on what's going on. As her story unveils itself we're also introduced to Jake who keeps showing up when Brielle least expects it. As the story gets more involved things really start to heat up and it becomes a fast-paced, intriguing, action packed story. What starts as a saddened girl going home to bury her anger and her guilt turns into a powerful heroine who helps fight in a battle against the evil forces at work.
This was such a fresh perspective on angels and their roles in our lives. I loved the whole premise. Although it did take a bit for me to figure out what everyone's roles were going to be it was worth the wait. I can't say enough how much I liked this idea of Angel's and how they can be a part of our world and still be a part of the celestial world.
The writing was amazing. When Brielle looks into the celestial realm what she sees was described so well that I could picture every bit of it. And it was amazing. I could feel the power that surges through Brielle when she is looking at our world in a whole different light. And when Jake's touch warms Brielle I got goose bumps because I swore I could feel it too. Even with all the seriousness and intensity of the story there was a lighter side. There were so many great humorous references to pop culture that really made me giggle. They were interspersed throughout the whole story and really added to the book. It was lightening an otherwise very intense book.
This is the first book of a trilogy and I can not wait for the other two books. I think this is one that I will be able to read over and over again.
This was such a fresh perspective on angels and their roles in our lives. I loved the whole premise. Although it did take a bit for me to figure out what everyone's roles were going to be it was worth the wait. I can't say enough how much I liked this idea of Angel's and how they can be a part of our world and still be a part of the celestial world.
The writing was amazing. When Brielle looks into the celestial realm what she sees was described so well that I could picture every bit of it. And it was amazing. I could feel the power that surges through Brielle when she is looking at our world in a whole different light. And when Jake's touch warms Brielle I got goose bumps because I swore I could feel it too. Even with all the seriousness and intensity of the story there was a lighter side. There were so many great humorous references to pop culture that really made me giggle. They were interspersed throughout the whole story and really added to the book. It was lightening an otherwise very intense book.
This is the first book of a trilogy and I can not wait for the other two books. I think this is one that I will be able to read over and over again.
