What I Didn’t Like:

-Some plot holes (we have to hurry but we probably have time for some “alone time” in the woods first) that detract from the story. 

-Unlikeable main characters. Not in an unreliable narrator way, either. The main character is whiney. The love interest(s) are underdeveloped. There’s a serious lack of characters to connect with and trust. 

-Some of the worst tropes in YA: absentee parents, naive but self absorbed main character, love triangle, and chosen one tropes. If you aren’t a fan of any (all) of those, skip this one. 

What I Did Like:

+Fast moving. The story reads quickly so it’s one you won’t spend a lot of time with. There are more books in the series though. 

+Angels. If you’re a fan of books that deal with the mythology of angels, this one will appeal to you. The book has some biblically centered theories but also takes some liberties, making this an interesting take. 

+Enough questions answered to satisfy and yet enough unanswered to lead you to the sequel. It’s a good balance of information for the first book in a series. 

Who Should Read This One:

-Fans of the Fallen series who want something similar may like this one.