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Evolution Trilogy #2

Demon Evolution

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Spreading darkness...

Guilty of treason for which the penalty is death, Taylor's angel boyfriend, Gabriel, has been captured.

The fate of the world sits on a knife's edge with Taylor being the key to everything.

Taylor's aura is growing stronger, but will it be enough to save Gabriel and defeat the Archangel Council?

345 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 10, 2011

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-The Fatemarked Epic- For fans of A Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings, and The Way of Kings! Four kingdoms. A century-old war. One ancient prophecy that could change everything.

-The Kingfall Histories- a follow up series to the #1 Amazon bestselling series, The Fatemarked Epic

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-The Dwellers Saga and the Country Saga. Voted books to read if you enjoyed the Hunger Games on Buzzfeed and Listopia.

-Salem's Revenge trilogy- the witch apocalypse begins!

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Profile Image for Nicki.
115 reviews12 followers
January 8, 2013
I wish I could give half stars, because I would give it 2.5 stars. Goodreads defines 2 stars as "it was okay", but it was somewhere between ok and "I liked it". Update I upgraded the stars from 2 to 3, because even though I felt it was more like 2.5, I should round up :)

The writing was improved from the last and the storyline was better. The last half of the book, the suspense and action picked up, and the ending was a good lead in for the third book. I liked the battle scenes in this one, and the twist with Taylor I thought was really good.

But I had a hard time with the fact that characters were still "trying to have a good time" in the midst of dangerous or emotional situations. Such as when everyone played pool before the mission to save Gabriel's parents. It just made me lose that emotional connection that develops in intense situations.

And I have a problem with the tense being used throughout. It is third person past, but many times it uses the past-perfect tense and that slows things down when not used well or appropriately. (for example, "she had wanted" vs. "she wanted"). It's a minor thing, but tends to detract from certain situations.

I did enjoy this book more than the first. You got to see the characters develop more. Early on I wasn't sure if I was going to read the third but now I have to, because the ending left me wondering...
Profile Image for Lynxie.
708 reviews79 followers
March 15, 2012
I liked the ideas in this, but I felt it lacked in the actual construction. The "twists" we're too obvious, making it glaringly obvious to the reader what was about to happen.

If we put that issue aside for a minute, this could have been a 4 or even 5 star book. It certainly had the makings of one, with the unique look at good vs evil and angels vs demons. I guess I just wanted to be surprised a little by something in Demon Evolution, and sadly I wasn't.

I still plan to read book #3, even if it is only so I can find out how it all ends, that part still seems a little murky, but definitely leaning towards the good guys.

Things I noticed:
37% through on the kindle:
"they were used to this particularLY attack strategy, as the demons frequently used it in battle"
Profile Image for Dvora .
255 reviews
June 10, 2012
The story get so much more intense in this book. As much as I like the first book, this one is my favorite out of the two, so far. My favorite character is Chris. I like his humor and quick wit. I loved the laid back feeling of playing pool and just hanging out with knowing that something was always about to happen. The suspense had me turning the pages faster than I could read them. I loved the fight scene as well. full of action and I am itching to find out what happens to David.

I cant wait to start book #3!!!
Profile Image for Tina.
343 reviews19 followers
May 24, 2012
Demon Evolution is a great continuation in the trilogy. I love the characters and the twists and turns the story took. I can't wait to read the final book.
Profile Image for Beneath the Moon and Stars.
23 reviews6 followers
December 27, 2011
Demon Evolution Joint Review David Estes

Jasmines Review:
I can't even explain how amazing this was. Some sequels are sad a depressing. This was adorable and exciting. It wasn't even possible to predict what was going to happen next. There were so many twists. I personally liked the demons way way way more than the angels. Taylor and Gabriel are OMG soul mates for life. Their so adorable. The fact that Taylor can forgive Gabriel for anything so easily shows how much she really loves him. I kind of want my own puppy gargoyle. I love how Sam is such a big part of this book. She and Taylor are in the same boat. I'm glad they have each other to rely on. The amount of romance in this is magical. Sam and Chris are so flirty and cute. I'm really glad Sampson and Kiren got together. Gabriel has become the love of my life. Sampson is adorable and hilarious. Overall this was amazing, different, and exciting. I read it in less than 10 hours. I've already bought and started the third and final book. So in case you hadn't noticed I really enjoyed this. I highly recommend it.
5/5 Stars

Marissa Review:

This is hardly a review it's more me just fangirling so be warned. Demon Evolution was even better than the first. There was way more action and romance and twists and just more everything. It was so exciting I couldn't stop reading it and I finished it in a day. I loved the characters even more in this book. Yet again Taylor blew me away by how strong she was and Gabriel sigh he was fantastic. I love him and Taylor they're adorable. Lommel :). Sam and Chris were still hilarious and cute. I loved Kirens hair of course and she and Sampson were so cute I love how their all paired up now :) The whole David thing makes me so sad. I totally did not see the big twist at the end coming. I had to get the next one and I've already started it.
5/5 stars
Profile Image for Gabriela.
179 reviews13 followers
February 22, 2012
Demon Evolution, the second book to Angel Evolution unfortunately did not have the same pace nor did it hold the same interest for me as the first book did. The author really developed the characters however the storyline became a little predictable. However I am a fan and I will read the last book, Archangel Evolution to see how the series concludes.
Profile Image for Melissa (Asarelah).
45 reviews3 followers
June 19, 2012
Actual rating is 4.5 stars.

Well this was fun! If I had to describe this second installation of the Evolution Trilogy in one word I would say "development". That is to say that instead of just continuing on telling the story in typical "middle book" fashion, it felt much more focused on building the characters and cultivating relationships. All the while using this to really enhance the story and build foundations for what is to come in Archangel Evolution.

We begin the story right where we left it after Gabriel has been captured by the angels and thrown into a dark prison cell. Taylor is still struggling with how hurt she is after realizing the depth of all of Gabriel's lies, and coming to terms with her own feelings and decisions regarding their relationship. All of this angst while worrying about him being captured and potentially executed! This is a lot for our dear Taylor to handle, however she has already shown us her strength and resilience, and here we get to see it again.

Taylor, Gabriel, Sam, Chris and the now included Sampson and Kiren, are all wonderful throughout the book as their relationships continue to blossom. Though I kept getting the feeling that when their group was together, they seemed a little bipolar. Despite all of the horrible events taking place just about every day, they were always able to makes jokes, crack up laughing, and just enjoy relaxing, eating, and playing pool. While some people might say that this makes them a little unbelievable or unrelatable, I think that it builds these characters personalities and shows that joy can still be found among troubled times. What fun would it be if they always went around with doom and gloom written all over their faces!

I was a little upset by the information about the demon gargoyles. I was hoping that since the demons seem to be more compassionate and evolved emotionally, that their gargoyles wouldn't just be bred for their uses in war. I really don't like the idea the if demons breed with demons, and angels with angels, that they produce offspring that just gets taken to live in a cell until a battle comes. It is so heartless and I was sad to see it takes place on both sides. Though there is hope in little Rocky who instantly develops a bond with Taylor, completely abnormally. I have a feeling we will see more of Rocky in the next book, and I swear if he sacrifices himself to save Taylor on the battlefield I will throw a tantrum!

David Estes gave us an exciting read with plenty of room for more surprises and action in Archangel Evolution. I enjoyed it more than Angel Evolution, which leads me to believe that I will probably enjoy the next even more!
Profile Image for Ashley Stoyanoff.
Author 21 books704 followers
September 15, 2012
War, revenge, traitors, romance, Angels, Demons. This book has it all. Demon Evolution is not your typical ‘middle’ book in a trilogy. Instead of just going on with the story, Estes gave us more depth to the characters and more reasons to care.

The close-knit group of friends has an awesome dynamic. Each has their own personality and meshed together they are fantastic. You really can’t help but like them and want to be part of their group. This pulls the reader in. It makes you care when their lives are spinning out of control.

The action was great and had me hooked. However, with every bit of action, we need some down time to recoup. Estes has a knack for adding just the right amount of humor with a dash of sugar, and a touch of spice at the perfect time to keep you going and also allows for a breath of air before the next bomb hits.

Also, I have to say it. I love Rocky. :) Definitely curious to see what happens with this new pet.

Here’s where it lost a star for me. Aside from the few inconsistencies and technical issues, the storyline was a bit too predictable especially towards the end, and a few of the twists were very predictable.

That said, I’m still a fan and this segment of the series was better than the last. I will be reading the next one for sure and definitely recommend this series.
Profile Image for Laurie.
194 reviews9 followers
August 24, 2012
Demon Evolution picks up right where Angel Evolution left off. I'm not going to say where exactly. I'm a little hesitant to give much of a synopsis for those who haven't read Angel Evolution yet. I don't want to spoil it. Angels vs. Demons, good vs. evil, add in a couple of teenage romances with their usual angst and volatile mood swings and you have a wonderful combination of assorted conflicts and adventure.

Estes brilliantly uses small cliffhangers and foreshadowing to keep you in that state of "oh, one more chapter before I" ... fill in the blank. That urge of suspense and yearning to know what will happen next left me turning pages long after my sense of responsibility had ordered me to bed for the night.

David displays great skill at moving the story along without it being too fast paced and hard to keep up with. There is just no way around it, I must give this a PYOL rating. While I haven't read the third book in the series yet, I suspect the entire series will earn my highest rating/warning that my family must Plan Your Own Life because nothing short of a house fire will tear me away from this book. I'm sure I would even grab my Kindle on my way out the door. I need something to do while waiting for fire rescue after all.
Profile Image for Juana.
59 reviews5 followers
February 20, 2014
I know it took me so very long to finally read the evolution trilogy books, but I finally got the books out of my bookshelf and read them. this book was amazing just like the first one. I did not expect what happened in this 2nd book at all with Gabriel's brother, that part really took me by surprise specially the ending of the last book.

This trilogy ass amazingly written and David Estes did a great job with all the characters specially Taylor. I've read so many books and in most of them the the main character is weak and annoying always needing protection and running for cover specially doing dumb things but Taylor was nothing like that she was always so brave, strong and wanting to kick butt just like Gabriel. TEAM DEMON!!!

I Recommend, great read!
Profile Image for Karen’s Library.
1,295 reviews203 followers
February 22, 2015
Wow! Demon Evolution was even better than the first book for me. Again, you can't help but fall in love with the amazing characters. No wimpy, whiney, co-dependent heroes or heroines at all. Everyone pulls their weight and all are courageous and strong,which I love about David's books! As usual, the banter going on between the friends is very humorous and funny, another characteristic of David's books that I enjoy so much. And again, I seem to enjoy the "best friend" the most; Sam...!

I can't wait to find out how Taylor continues her amazing journey in Archangel Evolution!
Profile Image for Maggielou.
92 reviews21 followers
March 17, 2013
Where to being with this review…

I first must say that I totally and completely LOVED this book!! It was far better than the first book. The characters truly have “evolved” is every way. There was no lack of suspense, humor or any lovey -doveyness. Every page I turned just made me never want to stop.

In the midst of the battle between Angel and Demon, Gabriel sees the errors he has made and goes against everything he’s been taught since childhood. And why do you think he did this? Because he feel in love! He gets captured and that’s where the fun beings. This book also let you see how much the relationship (of each of key character) has grown. i.e. Taylor and Gabriel, Sam and Chirs and I can’t forget the odd couple Kiren and Sampson!

I highly recommend it!
Profile Image for Lollie.
95 reviews36 followers
September 13, 2012
This is a great continuation of the story started in Angel Evolution.
There are surprising alliances, spies, traitors, a great new romance, and a rather unusual pet...
A great dynamic has developed among the circle of friends, which of course endears them all to the reader and has you in their corner barracking for the win.
This series is really refreshing and I'm happy that the author is able to execute his ideas well and with purpose. In the middle of a whole lot of angel/demon books that have emerged recently, David has found a few original ideas to throw into the mix - making this book definitely worth the read.
Profile Image for Vanessa.
14 reviews
December 2, 2011
What can I say; it was like nonstop suspense and action with some humor. I can see my boys’ reading Evolution Trilogy. I definitely enjoyed reading Demon Evolution. This author uses many metaphors to help you picture the story. I would love to read a series about the three couples’s children. We know that an angle + angle = gargoyle, demon + demon = gargoyle and angle + human = angle or demon + human = demon, but what do you get when it is Gabriel (angle) & Taylor (unknown), and Sampson (angle) & Kiren (demon). All I can say read the first book you will want to read the rest.
Profile Image for Amanda Perry.
Author 1 book13 followers
May 21, 2013
A fun and interesting read, I felt like a lot of the characters grew and became much more realistic in this book. I loved that we got a deeper look into the angel world and met many others who disagree with the "plan"

Sampson is a fun new character and I loved little rocky and Gabriel's family. Chris is still awesome. There are some flaws but over all the books was a good second to angel evolution and a good read.
Looking forward to the next one to see how it all plays out in the end.
Profile Image for Anne.
275 reviews6 followers
June 19, 2012
I do not enjoy this as much as Angel Evolution but it was still a good read. I found parts of it predictable but understood why things had to happen. Estes did a great job throughout the book strengthening all of the relationships, which I am guessing will be essential to the final fight. Can't wait to read on and find out how things are resolved!
Profile Image for Alison.
302 reviews26 followers
April 12, 2013
3.5 stars. I enjoyed this second installment of the evolution trilogy more than the first, but still have serious issues with Taylor, the heroine. She needs to realize that it's ok for a woman to be strong and feel protected by the man who loves her at the same time, we are complex creatures ;-).
I loved the twists and turns and the evilness of Dionysis, the angel we all love to despise!
33 reviews
April 13, 2012
A fantastic twist to the angel and demon relationships. Where light is not always good and dark is not always bad. I enjoyed reading about the ever changing relationships of the many characters. A book I really enjoyed reading and once I started reading it I could not put it down.

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Author 38 books94 followers
July 23, 2012
Ruddy hell! This book was awesome! It rocketed along at breakneck pace with some very tense action scenes and I actually like the character of Taylor now. It's a lot different from all the other paranormal romances in that you can't guess what's coming and the central couple aren't predictable.
4 reviews
November 30, 2011
Loved that it picked up right where it left off of Angel Evolution. Again humor, action, and the love story had me intrigued and I couldn't put the book down!
Profile Image for Adele - Realm Of Tranquillity.
18 reviews6 followers
March 8, 2012
Another fantastic book by David Estates, that had my gripped straight away. Off to buy the third part now to see what happens to everyone :)
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Author 7 books217 followers
April 28, 2012
Now this book was a page turner. With twists and turns, I did not anticipate. Yes, I really enjoyed this book.
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787 reviews11 followers
May 28, 2012
Great follow up for a fast moving total engrossing book
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335 reviews
April 16, 2013
I loved this even more than the first one! It was so good!
Profile Image for Hollie Wilson.
30 reviews1 follower
October 22, 2023
Much better than book 2 in the series! Unexpected ending too! I totally thought she was pregnant and that's why she was glowing.
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Profile Image for Dre.
246 reviews90 followers
August 10, 2016
This book is a part of David Estes' Evolution Trilogy. In my opinion, the series gets better in this book. I love the fact that the female characters, Taylor and Sam, even though they're human, are strong, not whiny and not co-dependent on their boyfriends to be saved all the time.

The book focused on developing the characters more and giving us a feel that something more is in store for the readers. Not the typical middle book, where it just picks up where things were left off from the first book. There was more action, adventure, new twists and turns in this book.

Pick up the books from the Evolution Trilogy. It has a unique plot which becomes more and more exciting until the last book!
Profile Image for Doreen.
1,103 reviews
February 10, 2013
the battle of demon vs angel continues... this time we see taylor has evolved into a superior type angel. i guess that comes from having a powerful aura. though my guess was wrong, i thought she evolved as a result of her union with gabriel. lol. i am not sure they have done the deed or not, as i was speed reading some parts.
real twisted to get his own brother to turn against him. more action this round and as usuals the youngsters saved the world again. not forgetting, their main source of victory came from a girl...
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18 reviews
June 4, 2013
I am just not in love with this trilogy the way I am with David Estes' others. As usual the writing, character development etc was spot on. Perhaps, even though David's other books (Dwellers and Country books), are aimed at younger audiences than myself, this particular trilogy is too young for my tastes.

I would recommended this trilogy for girls my daughters age, pre-teen or early teen. The plot was predictable, and the romances were not intriguing enough. Demon Evolution seemed to lack the character depth and chemistry that the first book had.
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