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Redemption #2
Ransom
Vengeance is the path of the Damned. It is not a path taken lightly. For a Naphil, it could mean ransoming his soul. ~Bezaliel~ Dayton Blainey is caught between two Heaven and Hell. Bound to a Demon she's beginning to care about, she is thrown into an adventure she may not survive. But she will try. Separated from her friends, she is forced to use powers she just discovered she had while surviving the wrath of a Demon queen. She will be tested. And in the search for a ring that may unbind her from Marcas Craig, Dayton will discover that the bond between an Angel and a Demon goes much deeper than blood. She will endure.
276 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2012
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R.K. Ryals
41 books780 followersR.K. Ryals is the author of emotional and gripping young adult and new adult paranormal romance, contemporary romance, and fantasy. With a strong passion for charity and literacy, she works as a full time writer encouraging people to "share the love of reading one book at a time." An avid animal lover and self-proclaimed coffee-holic, R.K. Ryals was born in Jackson, Mississippi and makes her home in the Southern U.S. with her husband, her three daughters, a rescue dog named Oscar the Grouch, A Shitzsu named Tinkerbell, an OCD cat, and a coffee pot she honestly couldn't live without. Should she ever become the owner of a fire-breathing dragon (tame of course), her life would be complete.
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March 15, 2012
As Marcas and Dayton continue the dangerous adventure. Will they come out of it alive?
First of all I would just love to say, Congrats to R.K. Ryals on her second amazing book in the Redemption Series. It was the perfect follow-on to the first book. It was so awesomely written and to change it just wouldn't be right. As they say You can't improve on perfection :)
Argh! I cannot believe I got to wait a month or two for the last instalment in the series :( But, if it is anything like Redemption and Ransom then I could wait 'til 2013 :) Okay, I'm glad it isn't that long, but you know what I mean ;) Again, the characters are adorable and the story amazing. The characters of Lilith and Lucifer are extremely intimidating and I ended up chewing most of my nails off (which took me years to grow, so thanks for that LOL). I want a dumdum. I'm guessing it's a lollipop. Whenever it came up in both books my mouth was watering. It just sounded divine. The kiss. Aw the kiss was absolutely perfect. I ended up filling up. Was kinda jealous too because I am absolutely in love with Marcas. :P Again, this book is so wonderfully written and a rollercoaster ride that you don't want to end. I saw everything in my mind. Including the light being pulled out of Dayton. We got to meet Sophia. Marcas' first and only love, who chose Heaven over Love. I was interested in her but I hated when she first appeared. I thought it would change Marcas. But her presence didn't falter him.
The trip to hell, wasn't like what I thought it would be at all. The pits were. But I loved the idea of Lilith's Hell. My skin was crawling because I hated the idea of her being thrown into a room alone. The hellhounds remind me of my dream I had a few weeks ago. A foaming huge rottweiler in the clouds. That is all I could imagine. I too am quite afraid of heights, so now and again I would hold in my breath whenever they were in the sky or even falling.
I seriously cannot wait for the next instalment. I am eagerly awaiting it, and am hoping my nails grow back by the time I get it :)
Again, I recommend this to anyone that doesn't mind a foul mouthed red-haired Angel :) A well deserving 5* :) :)
First of all I would just love to say, Congrats to R.K. Ryals on her second amazing book in the Redemption Series. It was the perfect follow-on to the first book. It was so awesomely written and to change it just wouldn't be right. As they say You can't improve on perfection :)
Argh! I cannot believe I got to wait a month or two for the last instalment in the series :( But, if it is anything like Redemption and Ransom then I could wait 'til 2013 :) Okay, I'm glad it isn't that long, but you know what I mean ;) Again, the characters are adorable and the story amazing. The characters of Lilith and Lucifer are extremely intimidating and I ended up chewing most of my nails off (which took me years to grow, so thanks for that LOL). I want a dumdum. I'm guessing it's a lollipop. Whenever it came up in both books my mouth was watering. It just sounded divine. The kiss. Aw the kiss was absolutely perfect. I ended up filling up. Was kinda jealous too because I am absolutely in love with Marcas. :P Again, this book is so wonderfully written and a rollercoaster ride that you don't want to end. I saw everything in my mind. Including the light being pulled out of Dayton. We got to meet Sophia. Marcas' first and only love, who chose Heaven over Love. I was interested in her but I hated when she first appeared. I thought it would change Marcas. But her presence didn't falter him.
The trip to hell, wasn't like what I thought it would be at all. The pits were. But I loved the idea of Lilith's Hell. My skin was crawling because I hated the idea of her being thrown into a room alone. The hellhounds remind me of my dream I had a few weeks ago. A foaming huge rottweiler in the clouds. That is all I could imagine. I too am quite afraid of heights, so now and again I would hold in my breath whenever they were in the sky or even falling.
I seriously cannot wait for the next instalment. I am eagerly awaiting it, and am hoping my nails grow back by the time I get it :)
Again, I recommend this to anyone that doesn't mind a foul mouthed red-haired Angel :) A well deserving 5* :) :)
September 20, 2012
Ransom picks up where the first book in the series, Redemption leaves off. Dayton Blainey, is bound by blood to Marcas Craig, and they are now in search of the one thing that may unbind them, Solomon's ring. As they embark upon this quest, the danger that they face is unimaginable. The battle between good versus evil intensifies, as does the threat to Dayton and Marcas, as well as their feelings for each other.
We get to see many of the same characters we were introduced to and came to love in the Redemption in Ransom, and we are introduced to quite a few new characters as well. In their quest for the ring, Dayton and Marcas, along with the angel Sophia and the fallen angel Lucas, are forced into Hell to deal with the wrath of Lilith, Marcas' mother. Dayton more than proves herself while there. We begin to see and learn more about Marcas in this novel, and Dayton comes to realize her feelings for him, and he for her. An unlikely alliance has arisen to fight together against the demonic hoards that are seeking to destroy them, even drawing the attention of Lucifer himself, and then they face a surprise attack by the evil demon Damon.
This book was so awesome. I can't say enough how great this series is. I was completely enthralled from beginning to end. There is nonstop drama and action. The romance is hot, and the story line and characters are great. This is one series you won't want to miss.
(Quotes from book 2) - I sobbed as Marcas ended the vision abruptly, his lips suddenly crashing down onto mine. It was an odd moment for a kiss, and yet so right. An awful memory, a heartbreaking scene replaced by a forceful caress......He was giving me a part of himself, his lips almost violent as I sobbed against him, my kiss filled with all of the emotions I'd had pent up since we met.
"If you're trying to convince me he is evil, you failed. Everyone has the capacity for evil. But evil doesn't have the capacity to be merciful."
We get to see many of the same characters we were introduced to and came to love in the Redemption in Ransom, and we are introduced to quite a few new characters as well. In their quest for the ring, Dayton and Marcas, along with the angel Sophia and the fallen angel Lucas, are forced into Hell to deal with the wrath of Lilith, Marcas' mother. Dayton more than proves herself while there. We begin to see and learn more about Marcas in this novel, and Dayton comes to realize her feelings for him, and he for her. An unlikely alliance has arisen to fight together against the demonic hoards that are seeking to destroy them, even drawing the attention of Lucifer himself, and then they face a surprise attack by the evil demon Damon.
This book was so awesome. I can't say enough how great this series is. I was completely enthralled from beginning to end. There is nonstop drama and action. The romance is hot, and the story line and characters are great. This is one series you won't want to miss.
(Quotes from book 2) - I sobbed as Marcas ended the vision abruptly, his lips suddenly crashing down onto mine. It was an odd moment for a kiss, and yet so right. An awful memory, a heartbreaking scene replaced by a forceful caress......He was giving me a part of himself, his lips almost violent as I sobbed against him, my kiss filled with all of the emotions I'd had pent up since we met.
"If you're trying to convince me he is evil, you failed. Everyone has the capacity for evil. But evil doesn't have the capacity to be merciful."
May 26, 2015
This is a fantastic series. Realistic characters, steaming hot bad boy demon, serious evil and nasty bad guys that you want to give a swift kick where you lose your foot in various orifices. And yeh, the jealous angel ex-girlfriend. Yep, we hate her. There's also some particularly crazy family action going on. Her aunt is the epitome of eviiiilll.
Some great action with plenty of diverse scenery and gripping atmosphere. Lots of new characters with steadily morphing backgrounds - keep on it, I've got the next book primed and ready for take off without imminent loss of control (oh those Russians - woops).
Some great action with plenty of diverse scenery and gripping atmosphere. Lots of new characters with steadily morphing backgrounds - keep on it, I've got the next book primed and ready for take off without imminent loss of control (oh those Russians - woops).
January 14, 2012
I read and gave book one in the series 5 stars! Now I wish I could give this one six, because that's just how good it is.
This book picks up right where the last one left off...with Dayton and Marcas searching for a way to become unbound while fighitng the fires of attraction that threaten to turn their relationship into something else entirely.
What I loved about this book is that Dayton really comes into her own. At the end of the first book she learns to use her powers. In this book we get to really see her put to the test, and boy does she deliver! As always, I love Marcas and his dark, brooding moods. I loved the intensity of their chemistry, which in this book, has reached a boiling point!
I loved the introduction of new characters and the re-emergence of old ones. The story was fresh and exciting and I loved all of the descriptions of hell, demons, fallen and angels, and my personal favorite, hell hounds!
If you read and loved the first book, then you MUST read this one too. You won't be able to put it down!
This book picks up right where the last one left off...with Dayton and Marcas searching for a way to become unbound while fighitng the fires of attraction that threaten to turn their relationship into something else entirely.
What I loved about this book is that Dayton really comes into her own. At the end of the first book she learns to use her powers. In this book we get to really see her put to the test, and boy does she deliver! As always, I love Marcas and his dark, brooding moods. I loved the intensity of their chemistry, which in this book, has reached a boiling point!
I loved the introduction of new characters and the re-emergence of old ones. The story was fresh and exciting and I loved all of the descriptions of hell, demons, fallen and angels, and my personal favorite, hell hounds!
If you read and loved the first book, then you MUST read this one too. You won't be able to put it down!
April 22, 2012
What an amazing journey! Beautifully written! It was so perfect to me! I will write a more detailed review soon!
This review is originally posted on my blog
Journey with Books
Updated Review:
Ransom started in where Redemption ended. It's really good! You know, I said before that Redemption is good then you must definitely read Ransom because it's even better! Everything has been upgraded! The romance, the action scenes, the interactions of the characters are just so fascinating.
I've decided to make a list of what I liked and disliked from this book. I wanted it to be clear for everyone to see.
What I liked:
-- I loved the plot! The plot was amazingly executed! The battle between good and evil and everything in between them is so fascinating. Every scene and every action has a meaning. I appreciated how Ms. R.K. Ryals continued this book from the first one. It just becomes more exciting and intense as I turn another page!
-- All the characters are amazing! Each one of them will make a mark on you. They are so real! You can see how they develop and mature. Especially Marcas and Dayton! They are the realest and most alive characters I've ever encountered. I think of them as if they are real. And the minor characters are also awesome! They have a purpose on why they were in this book. They weren't just put there to be a decor. I think Ms. R.K. Ryals succeeded on making her characters alive which most authors failed in doing. You can feel the love of the author to the characters she created because she gave them a reason to be there.
-- The conversations, lines and interactions between the characters are fascinatingly natural. The flow of the conversations and interactions are not forced. They are funny when they are meant to be funny. I felt the sadness and hurt when they were meant to be felt that way. I felt the giddiness when Marcas and Dayton are interacting in a way that would suggest romance. I felt anger when things are bad. That's what I meant when I said, it was all so natural. As a reader, you weren't forced to make yourself feel a certain way just because you wanted to feel something for the book you are reading. This book is so natural because it would make you feel all of these emotions because it's simply makes you feel that way. It tugs at your heart and it affects you.
-- The love triangle was done in a tasteful way! In the first book, I said there was a hint of a love triangle in there. You know, I'm not good with love triangles maybe because I'm just so sick with them! (Probably why I gave up on YAs in the past) But Ms. R.K. Ryals created a triangle that is not annoying nor irritating. I think it came out that way because she let the relationships go its own way. It wasn't forced to be a love triangle, it just became that way because it makes sense that way. She let those feelings of the characters go into a natural direction. Marcas and Dayton's relationship blossomed into something more while Dayton's relationship with Connor became clearly just friendship. Feelings were viewed in a more realistic way. And I absolutely loved how Ms. R.K. Ryals resolved this triangle. I loved how she did it without over complicating things. It was tasteful and done right!
-- The romance between Marcas and Dayton is so good! I liked how gradual the romance blossomed. I'm actually amazed at how they progress from enemies to frienimies to real friends to feeling something more and then to definitely being something more. I love how their emotions and confusions were clearly shown! They weren't magically together because they were thrown together. They went through a process together. Their relationship progressed up to that point because of the challenges and experiences they had together. It was something so fascinating to see in a YA book. The impossibility of the relationship because of WHO they are is something that even I as a reader muddles over. I guess that's why I wanted their love to win against everything. I root for them to be together because even I can't see how they can resolve the problem. I really feel for them.
-- The relationship of Dayton with her friends is so heart warming to read. This is actually one of my favorite parts in this series. Dayton's relationship with Monroe and Connor is so good. I just loved reading their scenes together. I feel the friendship, the love and protectiveness that they have for each other. It was really nice because it makes you want to have them as your friends because they have each others backs. No matter how bad the situation is, they don't abandon their friends. I just love the friendship these three have!
The action scenes makes your heart pound so loud! These scenes are so good because I see them inside my head like it's a movie! It was so good!
-- The ending! I'm just going to say how much I love the ending. It was perfectly done! I'm not going to say how it ended, just that, it feels right to end it that way. Mind you, there is another book after Ransom. It's the conclusion of this series and I am eagerly waiting for that book which is hopefully coming on May.
What I didn't like:
-- None! I absolutely liked everything! Everything that happened inside that book is so natural and it all felt right, like it's supposed to happen that way and because of that there is absolutely nothing I didn't like.
Overall, reading Ransom is like seeing it inside your head like a movie. Every scene and every line seems so natural that it could be seen inside your head and could be felt inside your heart which I think is why this book is so special because it has that ability to take you to a big adventure of self-discovery and make you experience a great heart-felt romance! If you want to experience everything that is written in this review then you have to hurry and read this series!
This review is originally posted on my blog
Journey with Books
This review is originally posted on my blog
Journey with Books
Updated Review:
Ransom started in where Redemption ended. It's really good! You know, I said before that Redemption is good then you must definitely read Ransom because it's even better! Everything has been upgraded! The romance, the action scenes, the interactions of the characters are just so fascinating.
I've decided to make a list of what I liked and disliked from this book. I wanted it to be clear for everyone to see.
What I liked:
-- I loved the plot! The plot was amazingly executed! The battle between good and evil and everything in between them is so fascinating. Every scene and every action has a meaning. I appreciated how Ms. R.K. Ryals continued this book from the first one. It just becomes more exciting and intense as I turn another page!
-- All the characters are amazing! Each one of them will make a mark on you. They are so real! You can see how they develop and mature. Especially Marcas and Dayton! They are the realest and most alive characters I've ever encountered. I think of them as if they are real. And the minor characters are also awesome! They have a purpose on why they were in this book. They weren't just put there to be a decor. I think Ms. R.K. Ryals succeeded on making her characters alive which most authors failed in doing. You can feel the love of the author to the characters she created because she gave them a reason to be there.
-- The conversations, lines and interactions between the characters are fascinatingly natural. The flow of the conversations and interactions are not forced. They are funny when they are meant to be funny. I felt the sadness and hurt when they were meant to be felt that way. I felt the giddiness when Marcas and Dayton are interacting in a way that would suggest romance. I felt anger when things are bad. That's what I meant when I said, it was all so natural. As a reader, you weren't forced to make yourself feel a certain way just because you wanted to feel something for the book you are reading. This book is so natural because it would make you feel all of these emotions because it's simply makes you feel that way. It tugs at your heart and it affects you.
-- The love triangle was done in a tasteful way! In the first book, I said there was a hint of a love triangle in there. You know, I'm not good with love triangles maybe because I'm just so sick with them! (Probably why I gave up on YAs in the past) But Ms. R.K. Ryals created a triangle that is not annoying nor irritating. I think it came out that way because she let the relationships go its own way. It wasn't forced to be a love triangle, it just became that way because it makes sense that way. She let those feelings of the characters go into a natural direction. Marcas and Dayton's relationship blossomed into something more while Dayton's relationship with Connor became clearly just friendship. Feelings were viewed in a more realistic way. And I absolutely loved how Ms. R.K. Ryals resolved this triangle. I loved how she did it without over complicating things. It was tasteful and done right!
-- The romance between Marcas and Dayton is so good! I liked how gradual the romance blossomed. I'm actually amazed at how they progress from enemies to frienimies to real friends to feeling something more and then to definitely being something more. I love how their emotions and confusions were clearly shown! They weren't magically together because they were thrown together. They went through a process together. Their relationship progressed up to that point because of the challenges and experiences they had together. It was something so fascinating to see in a YA book. The impossibility of the relationship because of WHO they are is something that even I as a reader muddles over. I guess that's why I wanted their love to win against everything. I root for them to be together because even I can't see how they can resolve the problem. I really feel for them.
-- The relationship of Dayton with her friends is so heart warming to read. This is actually one of my favorite parts in this series. Dayton's relationship with Monroe and Connor is so good. I just loved reading their scenes together. I feel the friendship, the love and protectiveness that they have for each other. It was really nice because it makes you want to have them as your friends because they have each others backs. No matter how bad the situation is, they don't abandon their friends. I just love the friendship these three have!
The action scenes makes your heart pound so loud! These scenes are so good because I see them inside my head like it's a movie! It was so good!
-- The ending! I'm just going to say how much I love the ending. It was perfectly done! I'm not going to say how it ended, just that, it feels right to end it that way. Mind you, there is another book after Ransom. It's the conclusion of this series and I am eagerly waiting for that book which is hopefully coming on May.
What I didn't like:
-- None! I absolutely liked everything! Everything that happened inside that book is so natural and it all felt right, like it's supposed to happen that way and because of that there is absolutely nothing I didn't like.
Overall, reading Ransom is like seeing it inside your head like a movie. Every scene and every line seems so natural that it could be seen inside your head and could be felt inside your heart which I think is why this book is so special because it has that ability to take you to a big adventure of self-discovery and make you experience a great heart-felt romance! If you want to experience everything that is written in this review then you have to hurry and read this series!
This review is originally posted on my blog
Journey with Books
September 13, 2012
Ohmigoodness. I didn’t want to stop and write the review of Redemption (the first book) I just wanted to keep reading. When I finally got to start this book, I read it in one sitting. I went without food and sleep. I just needed to know if getting unbound really was the answer. If you haven’t read REDEMPTION – the first in the series, what are you waiting for?! Stop reading this review and go do it!!
‘I wanted to hate him. I even needed to hate him. And I hated even more that I couldn’t hate him. My final conclusion: I needed therapy.’
I don’t even know how I can begin to tell you what the next phase had in store for Marcas, Dayton, Monroe & Connor. We know that Marcas & Dayton are on a flying carpet (Aladdin anyone :) ) with the mission of getting their hands on the coveted Ring of Solomon and it is guarded. By like warriors and, *gasp* angels. What we didn’t know is that they would have to face so much on that journey. I’m trying not to tell you that they may or may not have found themselves trudging through a pyramid in Egypt, come face to face with jealousy, had to take a forced trip to hell, and the pits of fire, have to pull out the stops to escape Lillith, face indescribable trials to save their friends from being massacred by Lucifer – the ruler of the underworld, discover more about their binding and what that means for their powers as well as sharing THE MOST INTENSE KISS & the realization that they care. The decision that Dayton makes at the end will change the game for good.
‘She was building suspense. An Angel who liked a scene. Imagine that. I, personally, thought the glow was enough.’
‘Something told me mixing the word Hell with hound wasn’t like mixing ice with cream’
‘There is evil. And then there is Lucifer.’
Although Marcas is a man of very few words, (and I’m pretty sure he wished he never had to speak, or be spoken to), I fell in love with him. Hook, line & sinker. I get that demons are supposed to be selfish, but Marc, just isn’t. He is silent & huffy, with all his eyebrow raising and jaw clenching, and holding his cards close to his chest, but mostly he is misunderstood. ***Sigh***
“If you’re trying to convince me he is evil, you failed. Everyone has the capacity for evil. But evil doesn’t have the capacity to be merciful.”
RK Ryals has this knack with making you feel what the characters do. I felt fear & despair when Dayton did, I held my breath when the hellhounds were stinking up the place (eeeeeeek), I felt trust, passion and wonderment for Marcas and I felt the unconditional love flowing between Dayton, Connor & Monroe. All these moments had the power to give me goosebumps and get emotion all caught in my throat. Truly, RK Ryals, & Dayton have both made it to my favorites shelf.
I’m going straight onto Retribution and after this ending, I know that Dayton is going to have to dig deep to overcome one of her biggest enemies. A brilliant, action packed story that had me on the edge of my seat.
‘Oftentimes, it is in moments when hope is lost that understanding is gained.’
‘I wanted to hate him. I even needed to hate him. And I hated even more that I couldn’t hate him. My final conclusion: I needed therapy.’
I don’t even know how I can begin to tell you what the next phase had in store for Marcas, Dayton, Monroe & Connor. We know that Marcas & Dayton are on a flying carpet (Aladdin anyone :) ) with the mission of getting their hands on the coveted Ring of Solomon and it is guarded. By like warriors and, *gasp* angels. What we didn’t know is that they would have to face so much on that journey. I’m trying not to tell you that they may or may not have found themselves trudging through a pyramid in Egypt, come face to face with jealousy, had to take a forced trip to hell, and the pits of fire, have to pull out the stops to escape Lillith, face indescribable trials to save their friends from being massacred by Lucifer – the ruler of the underworld, discover more about their binding and what that means for their powers as well as sharing THE MOST INTENSE KISS & the realization that they care. The decision that Dayton makes at the end will change the game for good.
‘She was building suspense. An Angel who liked a scene. Imagine that. I, personally, thought the glow was enough.’
‘Something told me mixing the word Hell with hound wasn’t like mixing ice with cream’
‘There is evil. And then there is Lucifer.’
Although Marcas is a man of very few words, (and I’m pretty sure he wished he never had to speak, or be spoken to), I fell in love with him. Hook, line & sinker. I get that demons are supposed to be selfish, but Marc, just isn’t. He is silent & huffy, with all his eyebrow raising and jaw clenching, and holding his cards close to his chest, but mostly he is misunderstood. ***Sigh***
“If you’re trying to convince me he is evil, you failed. Everyone has the capacity for evil. But evil doesn’t have the capacity to be merciful.”
RK Ryals has this knack with making you feel what the characters do. I felt fear & despair when Dayton did, I held my breath when the hellhounds were stinking up the place (eeeeeeek), I felt trust, passion and wonderment for Marcas and I felt the unconditional love flowing between Dayton, Connor & Monroe. All these moments had the power to give me goosebumps and get emotion all caught in my throat. Truly, RK Ryals, & Dayton have both made it to my favorites shelf.
I’m going straight onto Retribution and after this ending, I know that Dayton is going to have to dig deep to overcome one of her biggest enemies. A brilliant, action packed story that had me on the edge of my seat.
‘Oftentimes, it is in moments when hope is lost that understanding is gained.’
December 16, 2012
This book was gifted to me by the author. Thank You!
The book begins with Marcas and Dayton on a flying carpet going on a quest to retrieve a magic ring so as to break their bond. Dayton is afraid of heights and is swearing and complaining for the entire trip. Marcus' ex, the angel Sophia shows up and Dayton gets a bit jealous. "It was like staring at a perfect piece of china, so beautiful, so flawless, that the only thing I wanted to do with it was throw it agaisnt a wall and watch it shatter." Things get really complicated on the quest for the ring. "Sophia wanted to protect the ring, Lucas wanted to take me to my father, Marcas wanted unbound, and I just wanted to go home." "Something told me mixing the word Hell with hound wasn't like mixing ice with cream."
I am liking Dayton more in this book. She is stronger. And she is so funny. While Dayton gets tougher, Marcas seems to soften a bit. "I may need instruction. I may even need rescuing here and there. But, I am not weak. And when I learn something new, I learn it. I don't forget it, Marcas. I may fear things, but I am one hell of a fighter. And I didn't inherit that from Angels. It didn't come from Bezaliel. No, I inherited that from my mother." All these forces stand in Dayton's way. Demons want her destroyed or they want to use her for their own gain. Dayton insists on doing things the hard way and being complicated, because "it's more fun." Then she starts a forbidden love affair with Marcas. "I loved words. They gave meaning to life, explained feelings many couldn't express otherwise. It was a release. And if it was strange for me to like literature and poetry, then I rather liked being strange." Marcas is the only one without an agenda, the only one who doesn't want to use Dayton. Marcas wants to give Dayton the chance to choose her own fate. "Everyone has the capacity for evil. But evil doesn't have the capacity to be merciful."
I really like this book better than the first one. Dayton seems more mature and the writing is stronger. This book is really exciting too with all the battles going on and Dayton standing strong in the middle. I like the tough, surly, demon Marcas. He cares a lot for Dayton, though he is a man of few words, he is always there when she needs him. And when you are at war with Hell, and the mother of demons Lilith, it is a good idea to have a badass, warrior demon at your back. With all the pain and evil in the world, I do believe that good will triumph. I believe that love is stronger than horror. This book ends with a cliffhanger and now I must see how this trilogy will end because now I am really loving this story.
The book begins with Marcas and Dayton on a flying carpet going on a quest to retrieve a magic ring so as to break their bond. Dayton is afraid of heights and is swearing and complaining for the entire trip. Marcus' ex, the angel Sophia shows up and Dayton gets a bit jealous. "It was like staring at a perfect piece of china, so beautiful, so flawless, that the only thing I wanted to do with it was throw it agaisnt a wall and watch it shatter." Things get really complicated on the quest for the ring. "Sophia wanted to protect the ring, Lucas wanted to take me to my father, Marcas wanted unbound, and I just wanted to go home." "Something told me mixing the word Hell with hound wasn't like mixing ice with cream."
I am liking Dayton more in this book. She is stronger. And she is so funny. While Dayton gets tougher, Marcas seems to soften a bit. "I may need instruction. I may even need rescuing here and there. But, I am not weak. And when I learn something new, I learn it. I don't forget it, Marcas. I may fear things, but I am one hell of a fighter. And I didn't inherit that from Angels. It didn't come from Bezaliel. No, I inherited that from my mother." All these forces stand in Dayton's way. Demons want her destroyed or they want to use her for their own gain. Dayton insists on doing things the hard way and being complicated, because "it's more fun." Then she starts a forbidden love affair with Marcas. "I loved words. They gave meaning to life, explained feelings many couldn't express otherwise. It was a release. And if it was strange for me to like literature and poetry, then I rather liked being strange." Marcas is the only one without an agenda, the only one who doesn't want to use Dayton. Marcas wants to give Dayton the chance to choose her own fate. "Everyone has the capacity for evil. But evil doesn't have the capacity to be merciful."
I really like this book better than the first one. Dayton seems more mature and the writing is stronger. This book is really exciting too with all the battles going on and Dayton standing strong in the middle. I like the tough, surly, demon Marcas. He cares a lot for Dayton, though he is a man of few words, he is always there when she needs him. And when you are at war with Hell, and the mother of demons Lilith, it is a good idea to have a badass, warrior demon at your back. With all the pain and evil in the world, I do believe that good will triumph. I believe that love is stronger than horror. This book ends with a cliffhanger and now I must see how this trilogy will end because now I am really loving this story.
May 7, 2019
Dayton and Maracas are off to find the ring that can unbind them. Of course Heaven and Hell are both not thrilled about what their binding represents so they run into trouble like every second. But they are also growing closer regardless of the bond.
Things that bothered me this time around:
-Dayton was a little annoying in this book but I also thought that everyone around her just expected her to know everything...without actually telling her anything.
-The whole not cursing thing just came across as extremely pretentious
-Dayton used the term "fall from grace" a lot. Which I found weird, I mean even though she's technically half angel she grew up a human
-Dayron and Marcas have their first big makeup session after she sees a memory of her mother being murdered...so hot
-There was an awful lot of poetry recitation...which is always uncomfortable
-There were also a few typos that made some sections difficult to read
But all that being said. I like the whole heaven/hell, demon/angel stuff so I think I will try one more book.
Things that bothered me this time around:
-Dayton was a little annoying in this book but I also thought that everyone around her just expected her to know everything...without actually telling her anything.
-The whole not cursing thing just came across as extremely pretentious
-Dayton used the term "fall from grace" a lot. Which I found weird, I mean even though she's technically half angel she grew up a human
-Dayron and Marcas have their first big makeup session after she sees a memory of her mother being murdered...so hot
-There was an awful lot of poetry recitation...which is always uncomfortable
-There were also a few typos that made some sections difficult to read
But all that being said. I like the whole heaven/hell, demon/angel stuff so I think I will try one more book.
November 3, 2012
Where do I start? First let me say that Ransom was every bit as good as Redemption and where Redemption hinted to the growing feelings between the bonded Naphil Dayton and Demon Marcus, Ransom revealed what we all knew to be true. *swoon*
Ransom starts right where we left off in Redemption, flying on the Carpet of Solomon in pursuit of the Ring of Solomon, a holy artifact that will release the blood bond between the two. With a deathly fear of heights, Dayton is just barely holding it together.
Everyone she has ever loved is fighting a battle against demons sent to destroy her by Marcus’s mother, Lilith. A battle she just abandoned them to fight on their own so she can betray her only allies in order to find a solution to their bonding.
She’s coming undone and with her new power growing by the day, she hasn’t felt more lost in her own skin. The strength of her Light is a force to be reckoned with but her heart . . . her growing affection for her Demon is drowning her focus.
With a war approaching, both sides are scrambling to sway the pair for their own advantages. And the longer the two stay bonded, the more Heaven and Hell fear the outcome. And the longer Dayton stays by Marcus’ side, the more she risks losing her soul. But it isn’t her soul she fears losing the most; it is her heart.
What happens when a child of God and a product of Hell surrender to their desire to be together? With Satan after Marcus’s obedience and Marcus’s crazy brother thinking a joining between demon and nephilim will bring redemption to them all; will the two be able to fight for the right to decide for themselves?
Ransom is an incredible journey that will leave the reader desperate for more. R.K. Ryals is a master storyteller with the ability to create characters that you can’t live without. I am forever hooked; whatever she decides to write, I will definitely buy without question.
Now on to Retribution . . .
Ransom starts right where we left off in Redemption, flying on the Carpet of Solomon in pursuit of the Ring of Solomon, a holy artifact that will release the blood bond between the two. With a deathly fear of heights, Dayton is just barely holding it together.
Everyone she has ever loved is fighting a battle against demons sent to destroy her by Marcus’s mother, Lilith. A battle she just abandoned them to fight on their own so she can betray her only allies in order to find a solution to their bonding.
She’s coming undone and with her new power growing by the day, she hasn’t felt more lost in her own skin. The strength of her Light is a force to be reckoned with but her heart . . . her growing affection for her Demon is drowning her focus.
With a war approaching, both sides are scrambling to sway the pair for their own advantages. And the longer the two stay bonded, the more Heaven and Hell fear the outcome. And the longer Dayton stays by Marcus’ side, the more she risks losing her soul. But it isn’t her soul she fears losing the most; it is her heart.
What happens when a child of God and a product of Hell surrender to their desire to be together? With Satan after Marcus’s obedience and Marcus’s crazy brother thinking a joining between demon and nephilim will bring redemption to them all; will the two be able to fight for the right to decide for themselves?
Ransom is an incredible journey that will leave the reader desperate for more. R.K. Ryals is a master storyteller with the ability to create characters that you can’t live without. I am forever hooked; whatever she decides to write, I will definitely buy without question.
Now on to Retribution . . .
July 28, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – A solid read with plenty to enjoy!
March 10, 2013
Ransom is the second book in a series. You absolutely must read Redemption first because this book picks up right where that one left off without much explanation of what came before. I prefer that in sequels because I believe books that are part of a series should be read in order and not really need to explain themselves. However, readers who read the first book long ago or who've never read it at all may feel a bit lost at times.
Ryals continues to strengthen and develop her characters throughout both books, effectively bringing them to life. By placing them in more intense situations, they are successfully pushed to their limits. The descriptions were well done too. In book one, I was able to picture and recognize many of the places described in the book partly because of my own experiences: a high school football game, a teenager's bedroom (even if it was in an abbey), a club, etc. In book two, I had to rely on the descriptions given, especially regarding places no mortal has ever been.
The fast paced story kept my interest. My favorite parts were the interactions between Dayton Blainey and Marcas Craig.
Ryals continues to strengthen and develop her characters throughout both books, effectively bringing them to life. By placing them in more intense situations, they are successfully pushed to their limits. The descriptions were well done too. In book one, I was able to picture and recognize many of the places described in the book partly because of my own experiences: a high school football game, a teenager's bedroom (even if it was in an abbey), a club, etc. In book two, I had to rely on the descriptions given, especially regarding places no mortal has ever been.
The fast paced story kept my interest. My favorite parts were the interactions between Dayton Blainey and Marcas Craig.
June 10, 2016
An amazing second book in the series. I absolutely loved it.
May 2, 2018
The continuing saga of a half-human and half-angel bonded to a half-human half-demon. An exciting story told so well I can't seem to put the books down until they're done and then I want to start the next one. I love these characters and the author's way of weaving the story is so engrossing you're kidnapped and forced to read it. Really, I can't help myself.
December 22, 2018
Bound by love
Powerful, thrilling, scary. Darkness and light fighting for surviving and dominance, the results unforeseen but for Marcus and Dayton nothing matters anymore. They have found each other and one, and their binding is indestructible because it's forged in love, in sacrifices that know you limits. Their saga continues...
Powerful, thrilling, scary. Darkness and light fighting for surviving and dominance, the results unforeseen but for Marcus and Dayton nothing matters anymore. They have found each other and one, and their binding is indestructible because it's forged in love, in sacrifices that know you limits. Their saga continues...
August 7, 2019
Loved this series and this book, Dayton and Marcus are meant to be together even as hard as seems to be together as one is from heaven and one is from hell. I just reread this series in preparation for the final book Revelation and I loved it just as much as the first time. Read the series, you won’t regret it. The characters are fabulous and I absolutely sped through the story, it was that good.
February 27, 2019
As always, an awesome read.
I am never disappointed when reading a Ryals book. If you've never read one of her books, please try, once you start, there is no stopping until the series end.
I am never disappointed when reading a Ryals book. If you've never read one of her books, please try, once you start, there is no stopping until the series end.
June 11, 2018
Very good
I enjoyed every book in this series I could not out it down.I love reading good story lines and this was a good one
I enjoyed every book in this series I could not out it down.I love reading good story lines and this was a good one
March 16, 2022
This was Ok. Didnt really click too much as its been a long time since I read the first. This is also a YA and i'm just not a huge YA reader anymore!
July 29, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
July 12, 2012
Heave and Hell combined = Absolte power!!!
~ I was not prepared to have her involved in the ensuing battle. My choices have brought her to this. I will not be forbidden entry in her life… ~ Bezaliel
I received Ransom as a gift from author R.K. Ryals herself to read for my enjoyment and give my unbiased opinioned review. Once again I loved the way the phenomenal mind of Regina as she wrote Ransom, book II of The Redemption series.
The incredible journey continues right where it left off in Redemption, (I just love books that do that ) as Dayton and Marcas seek the ring that is to unbind them… what will happen to Dayton? What will happen to Marcas, “Her” Demon?
I almost didn’t want to know, because my mind has the bad habit of matching up “TEAMS” all on it’s own, and from the very beginning of Redemption (book 1) it had picked team Dayton/Marcas. And it saying, oh man they better not break up my team.
In Ransom Dayton has come into her powers more quickly, and while she is still amazed at what she can actually do, she finds she is forced into using her new found powers against the evil demented Demon Queen (Marcas‘ mother) while trying to survive the wrath of both the Dark lord and the Demon Queen. (heck I sure wouldn‘t want to be in Dayton shoes)
Always being watched by both Heaven and Hell, both Dayton and Marcas are feared, they are different with a power never seen before. .. Hated by Lilth the most.
Lilth and the Dark lord, Satan himself want Marcas to be Satan’s right hand man, his second in rank.. Marcas refuses; treason is a crime and punishable death for his refusal of taking the seat next to The Dark Lord.
Angels who disobey God are thrown from Heaven, they become the Fallen. Demon’s who disobey Satan die!!!!
~ In flesh, she is a weak creature. Most do not look beneath her human surface. This is their mistake. In spirit, she is magnificent ~ Bezaliel
Dayton’s powers were/are strong and powerful, unmatched by any other. His powers were/are the strongest of all Demons, just below Lucifer himself. Combine them as one and it is Heaven and Hell combined!!! Wow, what a mix of combined power and skills. A light so magnificently strong, all will be effected, or nearly all….
Ransom is so full of romance, action packed scenes with a wickedly twisted and phenomenal story. Yes, I’m still in love with the way it is so well written as the storyline unfolds and continues so effortlessly for us as the reader to follow.
In most novels you will find one or two main characters that the story is usually built around, but that’s not the case in the Redemption series, this series has the characters stand out on their own. Each for their own reasons, and as you come to a new characters part or even combined character parts, they seem to be writing a story of their own even though it’s an extension of the current chapter that you are reading, That’s what I mean when I say that they can stand on their own as strong individual characters. Yet are so smoothly blended together. It’s not very often that you find a debut series that can pull this off right from the start, yet R.K. Ryals has done just that. Congratulations Regina on accomplishing this on the first try.. *HI 5*
You are going to feel like you have been ran through the gauntlet of emotions throughout this series, I know I sure in the heck did, but it a good and awesome way. You will feel sadness, funniness, love, confusion, hurt and elation… See I told you.. ;-) But in a great storyline that’s the way it’s suppose to be!!! Right? YES….
All I can say is that if you haven’t started to read this series yet, I just don’t understand the reasoning behind your hesitating in latching onto this series.. It is a definite MUST READ series. I have yet to find nothing in this series that I don’t like, I love it all.
I eagerly wait for Retribution to come into my hands in loving print format. Yes I still crave the old fashion method, the feel and smell of a new book or even an old one for that matter is never to be replaced in my eyes..
Thanks again Regina for this wonderfully addicting Redemption series.. *angel hugz*
Recommend: 17 and up
Rating: 5/5 angel stars
Angel Anne Reviews
~ I was not prepared to have her involved in the ensuing battle. My choices have brought her to this. I will not be forbidden entry in her life… ~ Bezaliel
I received Ransom as a gift from author R.K. Ryals herself to read for my enjoyment and give my unbiased opinioned review. Once again I loved the way the phenomenal mind of Regina as she wrote Ransom, book II of The Redemption series.
The incredible journey continues right where it left off in Redemption, (I just love books that do that ) as Dayton and Marcas seek the ring that is to unbind them… what will happen to Dayton? What will happen to Marcas, “Her” Demon?
I almost didn’t want to know, because my mind has the bad habit of matching up “TEAMS” all on it’s own, and from the very beginning of Redemption (book 1) it had picked team Dayton/Marcas. And it saying, oh man they better not break up my team.
In Ransom Dayton has come into her powers more quickly, and while she is still amazed at what she can actually do, she finds she is forced into using her new found powers against the evil demented Demon Queen (Marcas‘ mother) while trying to survive the wrath of both the Dark lord and the Demon Queen. (heck I sure wouldn‘t want to be in Dayton shoes)
Always being watched by both Heaven and Hell, both Dayton and Marcas are feared, they are different with a power never seen before. .. Hated by Lilth the most.
Lilth and the Dark lord, Satan himself want Marcas to be Satan’s right hand man, his second in rank.. Marcas refuses; treason is a crime and punishable death for his refusal of taking the seat next to The Dark Lord.
Angels who disobey God are thrown from Heaven, they become the Fallen. Demon’s who disobey Satan die!!!!
~ In flesh, she is a weak creature. Most do not look beneath her human surface. This is their mistake. In spirit, she is magnificent ~ Bezaliel
Dayton’s powers were/are strong and powerful, unmatched by any other. His powers were/are the strongest of all Demons, just below Lucifer himself. Combine them as one and it is Heaven and Hell combined!!! Wow, what a mix of combined power and skills. A light so magnificently strong, all will be effected, or nearly all….
Ransom is so full of romance, action packed scenes with a wickedly twisted and phenomenal story. Yes, I’m still in love with the way it is so well written as the storyline unfolds and continues so effortlessly for us as the reader to follow.
In most novels you will find one or two main characters that the story is usually built around, but that’s not the case in the Redemption series, this series has the characters stand out on their own. Each for their own reasons, and as you come to a new characters part or even combined character parts, they seem to be writing a story of their own even though it’s an extension of the current chapter that you are reading, That’s what I mean when I say that they can stand on their own as strong individual characters. Yet are so smoothly blended together. It’s not very often that you find a debut series that can pull this off right from the start, yet R.K. Ryals has done just that. Congratulations Regina on accomplishing this on the first try.. *HI 5*
You are going to feel like you have been ran through the gauntlet of emotions throughout this series, I know I sure in the heck did, but it a good and awesome way. You will feel sadness, funniness, love, confusion, hurt and elation… See I told you.. ;-) But in a great storyline that’s the way it’s suppose to be!!! Right? YES….
All I can say is that if you haven’t started to read this series yet, I just don’t understand the reasoning behind your hesitating in latching onto this series.. It is a definite MUST READ series. I have yet to find nothing in this series that I don’t like, I love it all.
I eagerly wait for Retribution to come into my hands in loving print format. Yes I still crave the old fashion method, the feel and smell of a new book or even an old one for that matter is never to be replaced in my eyes..
Thanks again Regina for this wonderfully addicting Redemption series.. *angel hugz*
Recommend: 17 and up
Rating: 5/5 angel stars
Angel Anne Reviews
August 30, 2016
3 and ¾ stars for the first book; 3 and ½ stars for the second of the trilogy (technically the series stands as a quad, but the story was resolved in the 3rd; the the author decided to add an unnecessary 4th and by all accounts, it’s not worth reading). This review is going to stand for both the 1st and 2nd books in the series (I read them back-to-back, and was on vacation at the time, so didn’t have the time/ability to write a review following the first book/prior to the second).
*Warning: Spoilers*
This is the story of Dayton, a teenage girl who lives with her sister and aunt in an abbey of a religious sect called The Order, following the death of her parents when she was 10-years-old. Things aren’t quite right at the abbey, and Dayton – ever the strong-headed, rebellious one, has never fit it. Upon her 17th birthday, Dayton is betrayed by her Aunt and the abbey, being forced into a blood-bond with a demon, Marcus. Marcus, for his part, had been betrayed by his younger twin brother, and is bonded to Dayton against his will as well. It turns out that Dayton is half-Angel, half-mortal of a pure Sethian bloodline. Marcus is half-demon, half-immortal son of Cain. Damon’s (Marcus’ twin) theory is that if Dayton and Marcus are bonded and have a child, the child would somehow bring redemption to the line of Cain (this part I don’t quite understand; it was not explained very well), and bring an end to the bloodlust that they experience (think pseudo-vampire-demon). But Heaven and Hell think that this joining could tip the balance of good and evil, causing a great war between Heaven and Hell on Earth. Each side seeks to kill Dayton to prevent this joining from happening; their only hope is to seek the Ring of Solomon to try to unbind themselves from each other. They are aided at times by friends on each side: demons, angels, witches, a gargoyle, Seers, and religious warriors. These secondary and tertiary characters have varying amounts of depth to them, but bring a bigger texture to the overall story. Through their adventures, Dayton and Marcus develop a respect and trust in and for each other; slowly even stronger feelings develop.
All-in-all, I did quite enjoy this story. I found Marcus to be intriguing: he’s deep, has a long conflicting past, and despite being a demon, has an honorable heart. I enjoyed Dayton’s character as well, though more so in the beginning than in the end of the the 2nd book. She was initially, and continues to be at times, goofy and obstinate; stubborn yet kind. As the story progressed, though, I found that she cried a little too often. There was also a LOT of introspection, and a shit-ton of recapping and reiteration, almost to the point of having a cyclic thought-process. She often assumed a passive role in her displays of magical ‘badassery’ – she didn’t wield her powers; it lashed out of her without intention on her side, or her power was manipulated/wielded by Marcus on her behalf. Not gonna lie – it kind of diminished her ‘badassery’. I also thought that the climactic fight scenes were just a little too detached and vague at times. While I really like the storyline and the characters, I just feel like it could have been a little better than what it was. I’m looking forward to moving on to the final book of the of the originally intended series.
*Warning: Spoilers*
This is the story of Dayton, a teenage girl who lives with her sister and aunt in an abbey of a religious sect called The Order, following the death of her parents when she was 10-years-old. Things aren’t quite right at the abbey, and Dayton – ever the strong-headed, rebellious one, has never fit it. Upon her 17th birthday, Dayton is betrayed by her Aunt and the abbey, being forced into a blood-bond with a demon, Marcus. Marcus, for his part, had been betrayed by his younger twin brother, and is bonded to Dayton against his will as well. It turns out that Dayton is half-Angel, half-mortal of a pure Sethian bloodline. Marcus is half-demon, half-immortal son of Cain. Damon’s (Marcus’ twin) theory is that if Dayton and Marcus are bonded and have a child, the child would somehow bring redemption to the line of Cain (this part I don’t quite understand; it was not explained very well), and bring an end to the bloodlust that they experience (think pseudo-vampire-demon). But Heaven and Hell think that this joining could tip the balance of good and evil, causing a great war between Heaven and Hell on Earth. Each side seeks to kill Dayton to prevent this joining from happening; their only hope is to seek the Ring of Solomon to try to unbind themselves from each other. They are aided at times by friends on each side: demons, angels, witches, a gargoyle, Seers, and religious warriors. These secondary and tertiary characters have varying amounts of depth to them, but bring a bigger texture to the overall story. Through their adventures, Dayton and Marcus develop a respect and trust in and for each other; slowly even stronger feelings develop.
All-in-all, I did quite enjoy this story. I found Marcus to be intriguing: he’s deep, has a long conflicting past, and despite being a demon, has an honorable heart. I enjoyed Dayton’s character as well, though more so in the beginning than in the end of the the 2nd book. She was initially, and continues to be at times, goofy and obstinate; stubborn yet kind. As the story progressed, though, I found that she cried a little too often. There was also a LOT of introspection, and a shit-ton of recapping and reiteration, almost to the point of having a cyclic thought-process. She often assumed a passive role in her displays of magical ‘badassery’ – she didn’t wield her powers; it lashed out of her without intention on her side, or her power was manipulated/wielded by Marcus on her behalf. Not gonna lie – it kind of diminished her ‘badassery’. I also thought that the climactic fight scenes were just a little too detached and vague at times. While I really like the storyline and the characters, I just feel like it could have been a little better than what it was. I’m looking forward to moving on to the final book of the of the originally intended series.
March 18, 2013
Ohmigoodness. I didn’t want to stop and write the review of Redemption (the first book) I just wanted to keep reading. When I finally got to start this book, I read it in one sitting. I went without food and sleep. I just needed to know if getting unbound really was the answer. If you haven’t read REDEMPTION – the first in the series, what are you waiting for?! Stop reading this review and go do it!!
‘I wanted to hate him. I even needed to hate him. And I hated even more that I couldn’t hate him. My final conclusion: I needed therapy.’
I don’t even know how I can begin to tell you what the next phase had in store for Marcas, Dayton, Monroe & Connor. We know that Marcas & Dayton are on a flying carpet (Aladdin anyone :) ) with the mission of getting their hands on the coveted Ring of Solomon and it is guarded. By like warriors and, *gasp* angels. What we didn’t know is that they would have to face so much on that journey. I’m trying not to tell you that they may or may not have found themselves trudging through a pyramid in Egypt, come face to face with jealousy, had to take a forced trip to hell, and the pits of fire, have to pull out the stops to escape Lillith, face indescribable trials to save their friends from being massacred by Lucifer – the ruler of the underworld, discover more about their binding and what that means for their powers as well as sharing THE MOST INTENSE KISS & the realization that they care. The decision that Dayton makes at the end will change the game for good.
‘She was building suspense. An Angel who liked a scene. Imagine that. I, personally, thought the glow was enough.’
‘Something told me mixing the word Hell with hound wasn’t like mixing ice with cream’
‘There is evil. And then there is Lucifer.’
Although Marcas is a man of very few words, (and I’m pretty sure he wished he never had to speak, or be spoken to), I fell in love with him. Hook, line & sinker. I get that demons are supposed to be selfish, but Marc, just isn’t. He is silent & huffy, with all his eyebrow raising and jaw clenching, and holding his cards close to his chest, but mostly he is misunderstood. ***Sigh***
“If you’re trying to convince me he is evil, you failed. Everyone has the capacity for evil. But evil doesn’t have the capacity to be merciful.”
RK Ryals has this knack with making you feel what the characters do. I felt fear & despair when Dayton did, I held my breath when the hellhounds were stinking up the place (eeeeeeek), I felt trust, passion and wonderment for Marcas and I felt the unconditional love flowing between Dayton, Connor & Monroe. All these moments had the power to give me goosebumps and get emotion all caught in my throat. Truly, RK Ryals, & Dayton have both made it to my favorites shelf.
I’m going straight onto Retribution and after this ending, I know that Dayton is going to have to dig deep to overcome one of her biggest enemies. A brilliant, action packed story that had me on the edge of my seat.
‘Oftentimes, it is in moments when hope is lost that understanding is gained.’
‘I wanted to hate him. I even needed to hate him. And I hated even more that I couldn’t hate him. My final conclusion: I needed therapy.’
I don’t even know how I can begin to tell you what the next phase had in store for Marcas, Dayton, Monroe & Connor. We know that Marcas & Dayton are on a flying carpet (Aladdin anyone :) ) with the mission of getting their hands on the coveted Ring of Solomon and it is guarded. By like warriors and, *gasp* angels. What we didn’t know is that they would have to face so much on that journey. I’m trying not to tell you that they may or may not have found themselves trudging through a pyramid in Egypt, come face to face with jealousy, had to take a forced trip to hell, and the pits of fire, have to pull out the stops to escape Lillith, face indescribable trials to save their friends from being massacred by Lucifer – the ruler of the underworld, discover more about their binding and what that means for their powers as well as sharing THE MOST INTENSE KISS & the realization that they care. The decision that Dayton makes at the end will change the game for good.
‘She was building suspense. An Angel who liked a scene. Imagine that. I, personally, thought the glow was enough.’
‘Something told me mixing the word Hell with hound wasn’t like mixing ice with cream’
‘There is evil. And then there is Lucifer.’
Although Marcas is a man of very few words, (and I’m pretty sure he wished he never had to speak, or be spoken to), I fell in love with him. Hook, line & sinker. I get that demons are supposed to be selfish, but Marc, just isn’t. He is silent & huffy, with all his eyebrow raising and jaw clenching, and holding his cards close to his chest, but mostly he is misunderstood. ***Sigh***
“If you’re trying to convince me he is evil, you failed. Everyone has the capacity for evil. But evil doesn’t have the capacity to be merciful.”
RK Ryals has this knack with making you feel what the characters do. I felt fear & despair when Dayton did, I held my breath when the hellhounds were stinking up the place (eeeeeeek), I felt trust, passion and wonderment for Marcas and I felt the unconditional love flowing between Dayton, Connor & Monroe. All these moments had the power to give me goosebumps and get emotion all caught in my throat. Truly, RK Ryals, & Dayton have both made it to my favorites shelf.
I’m going straight onto Retribution and after this ending, I know that Dayton is going to have to dig deep to overcome one of her biggest enemies. A brilliant, action packed story that had me on the edge of my seat.
‘Oftentimes, it is in moments when hope is lost that understanding is gained.’
October 14, 2014
I think I enjoyed this one even more than the first one! I'm so glad I started this series!
"Not that I'm a feminist or anything, but the idea of obeying anyone, especially a man, makes me throw up a little in my mouth. Just sayin'."
Aaaand she's back. Unwilling heroine, Dayton Blainey's story has me enthralled. I love the way she curses and has a bad temper and has a blatant disregard for common sense at times. She's great. One of my favourite female leads (and you only have to see my shelf to know I've read a lot of books with strong female leads). I mean her awesome one liners were just brilliant.
Hell didn't have more fury than a woman scorned...
The only issue I have with this book is I am probably in love with all the male characters.
Allow me to sample some favourites:
"Oh, sweetheart, I'm a fallen Angel."
and
"Frowning gives you wrinkles." (No idea why this made me laugh so much but I had to bookmark it because I did laugh.) - Lucas
I am a sucker for lines like these. I'm not really sure if I should like Lucas or not but I really do. He's a charmer alright, jeez. To be fair another thing I love about Dayton is her responses to the hot men all around her Sexy, he may be. Affected I was not. Um. I am?
Lucas and Luther are very similar characters to me but in a way I think this works because it shows that ever present argument over who really has the moral high ground between fallen Angels, Angels and Demons. I don't think the similar names were a coincidence either. I love Luther. Hilarious, I might even read his and Monroe's spin off!
Ah Conor, the lovable best friend. I guess I liked him from the start but I'm really glad the author did not make him the victim of a blasted love triangle!
Anyway back to analysing this wonderful book. Don't get me wrong this is a fairly dark and serious book but I think that only made the happy parts just so much more bittersweet. The friendship between Monroe and Dayton for example "It's our eccentricities that bind us." I like to think of my friends and me being this way. The scene that last quote was taken from is probably the most heartwarming of the book. It's light and provides some much needed comic relief at that stage of the book.
I am about 80% of the way through the 3rd book as I write this so I know how things play out later in the story but I have to admit so far book 2 is my favourite. Probably because of the relationship and character development most of the characters go through in this one.
It was a true pleasure to read.
Fifi
"Not that I'm a feminist or anything, but the idea of obeying anyone, especially a man, makes me throw up a little in my mouth. Just sayin'."
Aaaand she's back. Unwilling heroine, Dayton Blainey's story has me enthralled. I love the way she curses and has a bad temper and has a blatant disregard for common sense at times. She's great. One of my favourite female leads (and you only have to see my shelf to know I've read a lot of books with strong female leads). I mean her awesome one liners were just brilliant.
Hell didn't have more fury than a woman scorned...
The only issue I have with this book is I am probably in love with all the male characters.
Allow me to sample some favourites:
"Oh, sweetheart, I'm a fallen Angel."
and
"Frowning gives you wrinkles." (No idea why this made me laugh so much but I had to bookmark it because I did laugh.) - Lucas
I am a sucker for lines like these. I'm not really sure if I should like Lucas or not but I really do. He's a charmer alright, jeez. To be fair another thing I love about Dayton is her responses to the hot men all around her Sexy, he may be. Affected I was not. Um. I am?
Lucas and Luther are very similar characters to me but in a way I think this works because it shows that ever present argument over who really has the moral high ground between fallen Angels, Angels and Demons. I don't think the similar names were a coincidence either. I love Luther. Hilarious, I might even read his and Monroe's spin off!
Ah Conor, the lovable best friend. I guess I liked him from the start but I'm really glad the author did not make him the victim of a blasted love triangle!
Anyway back to analysing this wonderful book. Don't get me wrong this is a fairly dark and serious book but I think that only made the happy parts just so much more bittersweet. The friendship between Monroe and Dayton for example "It's our eccentricities that bind us." I like to think of my friends and me being this way. The scene that last quote was taken from is probably the most heartwarming of the book. It's light and provides some much needed comic relief at that stage of the book.
I am about 80% of the way through the 3rd book as I write this so I know how things play out later in the story but I have to admit so far book 2 is my favourite. Probably because of the relationship and character development most of the characters go through in this one.
It was a true pleasure to read.
Fifi
January 30, 2015
Ransom is the continued story of Dayton and Marcas starting with a trip to Egypt to find the Seal of Solomon so they can be unbound. Here is where more other worldly creatures are then introduced to the plot. Angels are here – a fallen angel sent to protect and take Dayton to safety and one who has a romantic past with Marcas…she chose Heaven over his love for her. Complications surface and the duo is now a group of four going up against one of the cruelest demons…Lilith, Marcas’ mother. She is trying to lure her son back to the fold of Hell and be Lucifer’s second in command. And a hurricane of events now spins the story. The attraction between Dayton and Marcas is becoming much stronger despite the presence of the very angel, Sophia that broke him so many centuries before. Dayton is being pressured by the fallen angel, Lucas, to embrace who she is and leave Marcas so she can train and learn what her powers really are. In all of this chaos Dayton realizes she trusts Marcas now and refuses to leave his side. In all of this they are in possession of the Seal and hope to use it to break the bond. As they go to Hell with Lilith to attend a reception in honor of a choice Marcas must make he decides to renounce the promotion to be in command for Lucifer. The famous phrase “all Hell breaks loose” is an understatement and as Dayton, Marcas and the two angels fight to survive Dayton comes into her “light”. She is able to protect the group to a point. Escaping Hell is inevitable for now. They return to their friends who have helped them on this journey. While Dayton makes a decision that will possibly upset the balance – she does not want the bond to be broken. While others see she is resigned and Marcas seems more speechless than usual it is the angel Sophia that is adamant that she break the bond. But Marcas sides with Dayton and tells the angel it is all about choice and Dayton has made hers. So with the Devil himself in pursuit of them they want to stay together. But as all great stories must have a twist…Marcas’ twin brother comes for Dayton in hopes of fulfilling his plan of redemption and steals Dayton along with the Seal of Solomon from the angel Sophia in the process. Just as the first book did this story keeps you anxious to know how all this is going end…and hoping Dayton and Marcas can defy all the odds to stay together…bond or no bond.
November 25, 2013
Ok, after the stunning debut of Redemption, I knew Ransom was worth checking out. Ransom ended up being all over the place but I'll narrow it to my personal pros and cons of the book.
PROS:
Dayton:
Girl is a strong narrator, doesn't take bullshit. And although she flails and freaks out at time, it is natural and for a reason, not just for Marcas to save her. Given some of the protagonists in YA, this is refreshing. Ryals gives her a distinctive voice.
Lukas
Likable supporting character with a constantly bemused look. He was a good addition to the motley crew.
Conor and Monroe
Again, good supporting character. They were likable in Redemption and even more likable here. I know this is Dayton's story but wish we saw more of them.
Plot
Redemption started off slow with this girl in an abbey with strange dreams and then twisted off of that in a million directions. Ransom keeps up that pace and keeps you guessing.
CONS:
Lilith and Lucifer
Lilith could have been such an interesting character given her history but for me, she just fell flat into a red-and-black enchantress stereotype. Lucifer also fell victim to this; when we are first introduced to him, sans pointy horns and pitchfork, his appearance and agenda have little exciting or new to offer.
Description
R.K. Ryals takes us to plenty of places such as Hell or Petra but Dayton lacks the ability to describe the setting fully. In Petra, she mentions being at a place but unaware of the sites surrounding her. Ok, she does not have personal knowledge of Petra but she could still describe what she sees.
One Little Line
At the beginning, Dayton says "Not that I'm a feminist or anything, but the idea of obeying anyone, especially a man, makes me throw up a little in my mouth." (pg. 34, Nook edition) Dayton! Feminism is your friend. It is not about striking down men but acting and being treated as equals with them. Dayton proves to be capable on her own. With this book directed at female teens, I find it disheartening that Dayton speaks against a movement that exists to help them. I know in some places now feminism is a dirty word but books have a chance to change that message.
I will definitely be reading Retribution. I am looking forward to seeing how Marcas and Dayton deal with this next set of problems.
PROS:
Dayton:
Girl is a strong narrator, doesn't take bullshit. And although she flails and freaks out at time, it is natural and for a reason, not just for Marcas to save her. Given some of the protagonists in YA, this is refreshing. Ryals gives her a distinctive voice.
Lukas
Likable supporting character with a constantly bemused look. He was a good addition to the motley crew.
Conor and Monroe
Again, good supporting character. They were likable in Redemption and even more likable here. I know this is Dayton's story but wish we saw more of them.
Plot
Redemption started off slow with this girl in an abbey with strange dreams and then twisted off of that in a million directions. Ransom keeps up that pace and keeps you guessing.
CONS:
Lilith and Lucifer
Lilith could have been such an interesting character given her history but for me, she just fell flat into a red-and-black enchantress stereotype. Lucifer also fell victim to this; when we are first introduced to him, sans pointy horns and pitchfork, his appearance and agenda have little exciting or new to offer.
Description
R.K. Ryals takes us to plenty of places such as Hell or Petra but Dayton lacks the ability to describe the setting fully. In Petra, she mentions being at a place but unaware of the sites surrounding her. Ok, she does not have personal knowledge of Petra but she could still describe what she sees.
One Little Line
At the beginning, Dayton says "Not that I'm a feminist or anything, but the idea of obeying anyone, especially a man, makes me throw up a little in my mouth." (pg. 34, Nook edition) Dayton! Feminism is your friend. It is not about striking down men but acting and being treated as equals with them. Dayton proves to be capable on her own. With this book directed at female teens, I find it disheartening that Dayton speaks against a movement that exists to help them. I know in some places now feminism is a dirty word but books have a chance to change that message.
I will definitely be reading Retribution. I am looking forward to seeing how Marcas and Dayton deal with this next set of problems.
February 9, 2017
After a long period of obssessing with Redemption I finally found other three books and I forgot all about the Novice I was reading because come on, I wanted these books for at least two years and couldn't find them anywhere. When in doubt, google. You'll always find something. So, I started reading the first book again to refresh my memory.
The first time Day cried I said 'Okay, she is an emotional character'. The second time she cried for no obvious reason I ground my teeth and continued as is if Ididn't read her self-centred monologue. But the tenth time, I really wanted to throw my phone and call it quits.
I stuck with it because I had to had a good reason for loving this book when I read it a couple of years ago, right? Boy did I make a mistake.
The protagonist is so whiny, dull and stupid. There isn't a single thing that was smart or witty in this book, except for movie references,maybe.
Still, I remembered how badly I wanted this series so I read Ransom hoping it would be better, but, sadly, I was disappointed again.
I serously don't know what came over me to like this book so much, maybe I was possessed by a Demon, but I won't make that mistake again.
Having to live with your memories as a teenager sucks sometimes.
The first time Day cried I said 'Okay, she is an emotional character'. The second time she cried for no obvious reason I ground my teeth and continued as is if Ididn't read her self-centred monologue. But the tenth time, I really wanted to throw my phone and call it quits.
I stuck with it because I had to had a good reason for loving this book when I read it a couple of years ago, right? Boy did I make a mistake.
The protagonist is so whiny, dull and stupid. There isn't a single thing that was smart or witty in this book, except for movie references,maybe.
Still, I remembered how badly I wanted this series so I read Ransom hoping it would be better, but, sadly, I was disappointed again.
I serously don't know what came over me to like this book so much, maybe I was possessed by a Demon, but I won't make that mistake again.
Having to live with your memories as a teenager sucks sometimes.
January 1, 2015
Another great book in the Redemption series. It was well-written and just as entertaining as the first book. I loved getting to see more of Dayton's character and watch her come into her powers as a Nephilim. It was also cool to see more of Marcas' character and finally confirm that there is a good guy hiding behind the unreadable face and red eyes. All of this book was focused on Dayton and Marcas trying to locate the ring of Solomon to hopefully undo the blood bond connecting them to each other and until the very end of the book we hear nothing of Damon's plans. As the story progresses and Dayton realises how much she cares for Marcas, she becomes unsure if she can go through with destroying their bond as it will eventually destroy Marcas. There were some new angelic characters introduced in this part of the story (Sophia and Lucas), both of who were interesting and apparently suffer from Dayton's sugar addiction (one of my favourite scenes in the story was Lucas and Sophia getting jealous of Dayton having a dumdum). I didn't know what to think about Sophia most of the time - she seemed to alternate being helpful with being bitchy to Dayton. I ended up not really liking her and I also thought she was kind of wimpy . Lucas I liked a lot better but I wonder what his motivations are and what the debt is that he owes Dayton's father? I hope we will get to find out in the next book. Another character that appeared again in this book who I liked was Maria - the old Italian lady with the sight. I liked how she always seems to know exactly what's going on and is able to discretely tell everyone else what to do. Anyway - all up this was another great read and I'm looking forward to picking up the final book in the series as soon as I finish that pesky assignment hanging over my head.
October 18, 2013
Another absolutely amazing book by R.K. Ryals. I am so in love with this story and of course Marcas. *swoon I am continuously surprised where R.K. takes the story and how much my heart races while I am reading it. Ransom is the perfect continuation in The Redemption Series. It picks right up from where Redemption left off. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT!!
Dayton has really grown since book 1. She has become more confident, gained more control over her powers and finally begins to realize her feelings for the demon may not be just from the bond. She still has a potty mouth and is hillarious when she feels threatened or cornered. That is one of the things that pulled me in to begin with.
Marcas begins to open up, just a little and I found myself swooning through out the book everytime he did something that was "undemonlike". I got chills multiple times while reading and I wish I could share it with you, but I don't want to spoil the ride for anyone. I will tell you that the ending left me jumping up and running to grab the next book. OMG what an ending, needless to say I have already started Retribution and am loving every second of it.
I highly recommend this book and entire series to everyone. It is brilliant!! I will leave you with a quote from the book.
"In the war between Heaven and Hell, the casualties are not always obvious. People die, Demons are reborn, souls are stolen, souls are saved, and at times,hearts are lost."
Dayton has really grown since book 1. She has become more confident, gained more control over her powers and finally begins to realize her feelings for the demon may not be just from the bond. She still has a potty mouth and is hillarious when she feels threatened or cornered. That is one of the things that pulled me in to begin with.
Marcas begins to open up, just a little and I found myself swooning through out the book everytime he did something that was "undemonlike". I got chills multiple times while reading and I wish I could share it with you, but I don't want to spoil the ride for anyone. I will tell you that the ending left me jumping up and running to grab the next book. OMG what an ending, needless to say I have already started Retribution and am loving every second of it.
I highly recommend this book and entire series to everyone. It is brilliant!! I will leave you with a quote from the book.
"In the war between Heaven and Hell, the casualties are not always obvious. People die, Demons are reborn, souls are stolen, souls are saved, and at times,hearts are lost."
September 3, 2014
Ransom is the second book in R.K. Ryals Redemption series. If you thought that Redemption was good, then you will be absolutely blown away by Ransom. Ransom picks up right where Redemption left off and you are quickly taken on another action packed thrill ride with Dayton and Marcas.
My absolute favorite part about this book is how you really start to see the relationship between Dayton and Marcas develop. Everything they do brings them closer together and you realize even before the characters themselves do that they have fallen for one another. I think I love their relationship so much because it is realistic despite their situation. Relationships in real life grow and develop and Dayton and Marcas’s relationship grows into something very heartwarming.
Along with the great love story, Ransom is just as action packed and thrilling as Redemption. Dayton really starts to realize exactly what she is capable of and she becomes an even stronger woman, especially when faced with the most evil thing in existence. This book seriously had me hooked and I finished it super quickly because I could not put it down.
If you loved the first book Redemption as much as I did, then you will completely fall in love with Ransom. I cannot wait for Retribution, the final installment to the Redemption series to come out sometime in May!
My absolute favorite part about this book is how you really start to see the relationship between Dayton and Marcas develop. Everything they do brings them closer together and you realize even before the characters themselves do that they have fallen for one another. I think I love their relationship so much because it is realistic despite their situation. Relationships in real life grow and develop and Dayton and Marcas’s relationship grows into something very heartwarming.
Along with the great love story, Ransom is just as action packed and thrilling as Redemption. Dayton really starts to realize exactly what she is capable of and she becomes an even stronger woman, especially when faced with the most evil thing in existence. This book seriously had me hooked and I finished it super quickly because I could not put it down.
If you loved the first book Redemption as much as I did, then you will completely fall in love with Ransom. I cannot wait for Retribution, the final installment to the Redemption series to come out sometime in May!
August 8, 2012
Review 6******
I was given a copy of this book by the author in return for an honest review.
This is the second book in the Redemption series by R.K. Ryals and I absolutely LOVED it!
Dayton Blainey is a Naphil, half angel/half human. She has a bit of a potty mouth, but in this book her swearing is considerably curtailed. However, I love her character! She is definitely feisty and stubborn.
Marcus Craig is a demon who was bound to Dayton by his brother, Damon. He is a very dark character, but not evil, even though he has done evil things in the past. I think I've got a book crush on him!
This story continues from the end of Redemption. As Dayton and Marcus search for the ring to undo their binding, Dayton will need all her strength and power to face Lilith, the Demon Queen and Marcus's mother.
R.K. Ryals has written another fast paced book that completely captured me! I didn't want to put the book down long enough to sleep! I found myself holding my breath as Dayton found herself facing the Demon Queen! This is an exciting sequel to Redemption and I couldn't resist starting on the next book, Retribution, as soon as I had finished this one! I really, really wanted to know what would happen next! I highly recommend this YA paranormal novel to those of you who are looking for a fantastic action adventure full of angels, demons and danger.
I was given a copy of this book by the author in return for an honest review.
This is the second book in the Redemption series by R.K. Ryals and I absolutely LOVED it!
Dayton Blainey is a Naphil, half angel/half human. She has a bit of a potty mouth, but in this book her swearing is considerably curtailed. However, I love her character! She is definitely feisty and stubborn.
Marcus Craig is a demon who was bound to Dayton by his brother, Damon. He is a very dark character, but not evil, even though he has done evil things in the past. I think I've got a book crush on him!
This story continues from the end of Redemption. As Dayton and Marcus search for the ring to undo their binding, Dayton will need all her strength and power to face Lilith, the Demon Queen and Marcus's mother.
R.K. Ryals has written another fast paced book that completely captured me! I didn't want to put the book down long enough to sleep! I found myself holding my breath as Dayton found herself facing the Demon Queen! This is an exciting sequel to Redemption and I couldn't resist starting on the next book, Retribution, as soon as I had finished this one! I really, really wanted to know what would happen next! I highly recommend this YA paranormal novel to those of you who are looking for a fantastic action adventure full of angels, demons and danger.
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