Midnight Moon

Rise of the Dark Angel #2

by Melody Anne

In the second exciting book in the Rise of the Dark Angel Series, Phoenix comes to terms with the fact that the world isn’t what she always believed it to be. Jayden, who she’s fallen in love with, is a Dark Angel. He fell from the light, and followed Vyco through the darkest of places.

In this installment Phoenix, along with her best friend, Sadie, and their friends and family have enough of hiding in the dark. They want their world back and will do whatever it takes to accomplish that goal. They leave the cave and see what the world has turned into, but most importantly they begin to have hope, hope that they won’t be thrust in forever darkness.

They have to battle, not only enemy soldiers, but dark forces, as well. This story is filled with love, laughter, suspense, and the truest form of friendship.

Midnight Fire – Rise of the Dark Angel – Book one
Midnight Moon – Rise of the Dark Angel – Book two
Midnight Storm - Rise of the Dark Angel - Book three

Genres: Romance, Paranormal, Young Adult, Paranormal Romance, Angels, Demons

310 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 17, 2012

About the author

Nobody likes sexy men, sassy heroines, and emotionally charged books, right? WRONG! We all want to feel extraordinary when we read, and that's exactly what you'll get when you pick up a Melody Anne book. She has the feel-good stories of a damsel in distress with prince charming riding in to save the day . . . and she also has emotionally charged books that take you through a journey of emotion as you try to figure out if you love or hate the characters as they find themselves. What you get at the end of every Melody Anne book is a resolution that has you begging for more.

Melody Anne is a NYT best selling author of more than 70 books about strong women, strong families, and sexy strong men. Each series has its own theme, and each is different. Melody touches subjects others might not want to touch and you won't get away from reading one of her series without laughing, crying, and thinking about the journey you've just gone on even months later.

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Reviews

[Wandering Bemused · Rating 2 out of 5]

I had a lot of mixed feelings about this book. In the first book, when Phoenix and Sadie got in the way when they wanted to help I would be like "ok I get why you did it but don't do it again". In this book, it got a little too much. For me it was a little confusing because at one point they would be like "Hey we girls are just as tough as you" then in the next they would be like "dude we girls aren't like you, we like to cook and junk". Also there was a lot of dialogue that was a little uselessThere was literally a moment where Jayden explained his story twice in a row, it was kinda annoying , I would just skim over a bunch of places and keep moving on from there. Most of my major problems are spoilers tho

I really hated the whole love-triangle thing to the point that when Devon died I was like "good, now the love triangle was gone". Phoenix would be like "i really love Jayden" but then turn around and say something like "Devon has a hot bod tho" then she finally came the conclusion (after she kissed him) that he was just a good friend. So he decides to hook up with Jessica. uh... ok.

I also didn't like how Phoenix was always doubting Jayden or acting surprised when he shared a sad fact like "hey I killed innocent people". I mean shouldn't you expect that sort of thing? Also the doubting thing got boring. Have faith Phoenix.

Also the last fighting scene with Jessica? that was too weird I'm not a huge fan of blood drinking (anywhere) and that scene was too creepy. I mean It's not the reason for the low stars I just wanted to say that if the goal was to show how messed up Jessica was/is, then well done!

I don't know if it's just because i've read so many Dystopian book that I am sort of desensitized, but I felt like Phoenix and Sadie were a little too emotional Except for the end part, when Phoenix gets all bad-a on Jessica but who am I to know? Their friendship was one of the best things in this book, without it, it would not have been as successful. even when it got a little annoying, I loved their faithfulness to each other and when they were all "hey we need some girl bonding time so back off BFs". Very commendable.

Obliviously I will read the other books (because Jayden) but honestly, I feel like the most important parts of this book could have been compressed into fewer pages like the training scenes, you could have just told me that they trained and stuff, I didn't really need all the details of that but clearly it was a good enough book that I will push on to the other books

[Jessica Gomez · Rating 2 out of 5]

Alright! So after the first book, I was like... Okay, this could get better and turn out pretty good. Especially because of Jayden. I liked him. Hence the Mmmmm category. But the second book not so much. I found myself rolling my eyes more then a few times.

Everyone seems to love Phoenix and Saide. But OH MY GOD! Could they get anymore annoying. All they do is tell each other and everyone around them how special they are and how much they love each other, and Oh how they are the best friends ever. BLAAA! Its like the end of the world meets church camp. I mean what the hell! That and the "girls" are always feeling left out and wanting to go on the missions. But the problem is THEY ARE ALWAYS IN THE WAY! They don't do anything but freak out and run into the only and every worst situation possible. Always causing her team to have some kind of disaster. I had to set this thing down several times, because I was super stressing out.

I think with this series, the author is just lucky I finish everything I start, otherwise this one is a no go for me. If you like fake cheery "OH MY GOD" people, then this is your book.

But don't count out Melody Anne, she does have some other very good books. This series is just not for me.

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book two in the Rise of the Dark Angel series!

Phoenix has to comes to terms with the fact that the world isn’t what the humans believed it to be. Jayden, who Phoenix’s fallen in love with, is a Dark Angel. Jayden fell from the light. Jayden the decided to followed the evil Vyco through the darkest of places.

Phoenix, Jayden along with Phoenix's best friend, Sadie, and their other friends and family have enough of hiding in the dark. The humans want their world back and are willing do whatever it takes to accomplish that mission. The humans leave the cave and they see what the world has turned into. The humans want and need to have hope as they refuse to be kept in the darkness forever.

The humans have to battle. They don't only have enemy soldiers to fight, but dark forces to fight as well.

I need more than 5 *s but again need to settle for 5. I'd recommend this author and all her books

[Tina · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG where do you start, there was so much happening in this book that you really had to keep up, all our characters have things going on. I found myself slightly irritated by Phoenix when Jayden left, heartbreak is hard but to allow Devon in peeved me but like any romance you need the angst to know where your heart really lies. There is a lot to fight for in this book and I know even with the ending the next book will give more of everything. It still has cute romantic moments but not enough for my liking, we have a lot of fighting scenes, monsters, and Vyco, but there are some serious sweet moments between friends and family. I will look forward to reading the next in this series.

[Vicky · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really liked this book and the series over all so far. The only reason I did not give it a 4 star is because it just tended to drag....in more places than one. In the beginning I thought the writer was going somewhere with it, especially in the many, many, many times she flashes back (even more on Phoenix POV) I get it. The world is different now, no need to go into every other paragraph especially with the detail the writer seems to go on and on and on about...

Coming off my soap box.... I am enjoying the series, so much so that I have already bought and read the next book.... Would I recommend it to my friends? Yes.

[Kristina · Rating 1 out of 5]

This one is just as bad as the first book. Everyone adores Phoenix for some reason and they feel the need to tell her what a special little snowflake she is and how brave she is. Huh? She's not brave; she cowers in fear and makes ridiculously asinine decisions. The characters all just have to tell each other how much they love and can't live without one another. And they still speak in mini soliloquies.
I thought that book 2 would have been better. Guess not.

[Nikki · Rating 4 out of 5]

Action Packed Second Book

Wow, for me this series is just getting better. Right from the first chapter we are thrown head first into a book that is hard to put down. Evil Jessica makes another disgusting appearance, but you have to have the bad in this book. We have all the characters from the first book, plus some new ones. Devon plays a big role in Phoenix's world while Jayden is away.

The realities of this war torn world is shown to us as, our prime players make their way across country to claim an island. Vyco is making some horrible appearances , and making Phoenix have some horrendous nightmares. We are also shown the power of true best friends. Some odd the dialogue is empowering.

I, personally, was not put off of this dark book. For me, it's a good read and would recommend if you have read the first one. Looking forward to reading the next.

[Esmeralda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't wait for the other book to come out, when I first started reading it I was a bit skeptical but once you get into it wow, indeed it makes you enjoy it and even feel sorry for some characters, I can't wait for the next book to come out, please hurry I've been waiting for it like forever I read it last year (2013) and now we are in 2014 and she haven't announce anything about releasing the last book for this series :( . I really recommended it.

[Misty Thompson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not as good as book one

Not as good as book one

Easy read. Second book in the series. This book was a little drawn out. Middle school girls would likely enjoy this book.

[patricia morley · Rating 5 out of 5]

This a great storyline and a good read

I'm hooked!! I'm so thrilled with this new author and am so looking forward to reading more of her work. Now on to the third book and I'm assuming the conclusion to this series!!

[Teresa Taylor · Rating 2 out of 5]

I really wanted to like this series. I read the first book and gave this one a chance but the bottom line is, it's not very well written. The concept is there, even some of the characters are likeable but it's let down by the writing and bad editing! I can't be bothered with the third book...

[Victoria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Is a great book to read

[Amelia · Rating 4 out of 5]

[Lucy · Rating 5 out of 5]

omg so can't wait for book 3 that comes out in feb 2013

[Pranita]

nicce

[Kathy Dubois · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the series! Can't wait to read the third book!!!

[Kayren Hamilton · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just can't get enough of Jayden and Phoenix. I love this series of books.

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I always imagine what it would be like to be in this world. Where everything is gone. Their positive attitudes would be hard to keep!

[Candace · Rating 3 out of 5]

interesting concept but cheesy

[Judy · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good trilogy, very depressing at times, but when isn't war depressing. Jayden and Phoenix were great characters, I'm reading the 3rd book now, and hope there will be more.

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read

[Karen Whitton rodgers · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the second installment of this series! It was well written and the pace did not feel rushed. Keeps your interest. Not a hot read but a good paranormal series.

[Lorelei · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

this book is just as good as the first. can't wait to start the next one. these books really make you think about your future and your faith.

[Kathy Runion]

This book series is just getting better and better. I can't wait to read the next book.

[Jeanette montgomery · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love melody Anne's books but am really struggled with this book.

Like the first I nearly gave up but glad I persevered. It's a good story.

[Angela Gonzales · Rating 4 out of 5]

enjoyed reading :)

[Debbie J]

If you like reading about angels (good and bad) then you will enjoy these books. Books are a good get away from real life and forgetting everything going on around you and these books definitely do the job! I would recommend this series.