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Friday, February 4, 2011

Book Review- Fallen Angel

By Heather Terrell
Published by Harper Teen
Released on December 28th, 2010
Source- ARC from Harper Teen
2.5 stars- I Really Wanted To Like It More Than I Did

Heaven-sent?

Ellie was never particularly good at talking to boys—or anyone other than her best friend and fellow outcast, Ruth. Then she met Michael.

Michael is handsome, charming, sweet. And totally into Ellie. It’s no wonder she is instantly drawn to him. But Michael has a secret. And he knows Ellie is hiding something, too. They’ve both discovered they have powers beyond their imagining. Powers that are otherworldly.

Ellie and Michael are determined to uncover what they are, and how they got this way . . . together. But the truth has repercussions neither could have imagined. Soon they find themselves center stage in an ancient conflict that threatens to destroy everything they love. And it is no longer clear whether Ellie and Michael will choose the same side.

In this electrifying novel, Heather Terrell spins a gripping supernatural tale about true love, destiny, and the battle of good versus evil (quoted from Goodreads).

I have been looking forward to reading Fallen Angel ever since I read the intriguing synopsis and when I received it to read as a review I was extremely excited to enter the world Heather created. I ended up having a hard time with this story, despite the fact I desperately wanted to love it. It's not that the mythology wasn't unique, as it was. I was fascinated by Heather's angels as they are traditional fallen angels with a unique and intriguing history.

The two main characters, Ellie and Michael have a strong connection to each other and end up having a lot more in common with each other than Ellie first thinks. She has bizarre dreams and it's until Michael enters them, does she realize they're dreams at all. Through Michael, Ellie learns more about what they really are, as Michael teaches her how they're able to really see each other-through their blood. Their blood lust for one another really turned me off from the story, as I had a hard time with fallen angels thinking their were vampires. I also wanted to feel more connected with Ellie and Michael, but I felt liked they needed more depth to them. Don't get me wrong, I liked how together they discover their history and learn what their destiny is, but it wasn't enough make me feel I really got to know them.

The plot is a mix of action and at other times one I couldn't get into. I liked that there some of the story's action comes from the traditional "bad boy" which also uncovers more of the plot and Ellie and Michael's destiny together. During this time Ellie learns her history and that of her parents. I found some of old world or old fashioned language a little hard to follow. I understand why it was in the book, but I think it took a little bit away from the story, since Ellie and Michael's families want to blend in and not stand out. Ellie herself uses some phrases that seem a bit odd coming from a sixteen year old in the 21st century.

I like the history Heather included into the story, as those were the most intriguing parts for me. I liked finding out more about Ellie and where she came from and what she is. Despite being turned off from the blood lust these angels have, I was fascinated with Heather's angel mythology. Even though I spent much of the story wanting to like it more than I did, the action at the end of the story (no matter how quick it was) redeemed itself just enough that I will pick up it's sequel, Eternity when it's released.

7 comments:

  1. I keep reading mixed reviews about this one. Like you, I really want to love it, but I haven't grabbed a copy yet because of the unfavorable reviews. Though, it seems like the blood thing is what gets most people. Thanks for a great review!

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  2. We can't love them all but wouldn't that be nice?

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  3. I agree, I liked finding out more about Ellie and Heather's mythology but I had a hard time connecting with the overall story.

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  4. I had a hard time with this one as well. I do agree that Heather's mythology was well thought out though.

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  5. DJ- Email your addy and I'd be happy to send you my ARC. I'd love to see what your thoughts are on it.

    Alyssa- It would be so nice! lol

    Marie and Natalie- It makes me feel better knowing I'm not the only one who enjoyed her mythology, but had a hard time connecting to her characters. I am looking forward to seeing what she does with them in the sequel.

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  6. I wish I could've liked this one. I mean look at that cover!! So pretty. But yeah sadly this is one of those angel books that isn't for me. I'm not usually a picky reader but even the other angel books people like I don't seem to like (Halo, Fallen). Going to read Unearthly soon to see if it can redeem my love for angel books... we'll see! Thanks for an honest review again MM. <3

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  7. Hi Anonymous- Thank you so much for your comment, I really appreciate it. I know, the cover for Fallen Angel is beautiful! I agree with you, I'm normally not a picky reader and I go in reading books w/ an open mind, but sadly this one just didn't connect with me.

    I hope you enjoy Unearthly. It is a little slow at first, which I almost put it down because of that, but I'm glad I didn't, as I LOVED the story. I can't wait to hear what you think about it.

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