This is a box set of books 1-3 of the Dark Angel YA fantasy series: Angelfire, Angelstone, Angelsong.
A gifted mortal. His angel Guardian. A love written in the stars.
Forget everything you know about angels.
You'll likely find Alyxandria slicing demons with her blades rather than plucking at harp strings. Whether it's with weapons, unarmed or with the "borrowed magics" of distilled angel-blood tattoos, she trains harder than any other Seraphim warrior to prove she is nothing like her parents who abandoned her to become Rogues.
When Alyx starts displaying the signs of a strange new magic, most don't believe her and no one has answers for her. The web of lies she uncovers will shatter her world and she'll be forced to risk everything for Israel, a gifted mortal she barely knows.
Alyx and Israel will soon realize that their destinies are inexplicably tied - and that their choices will determine the fate of Earth itself.
It begins in Angelfire.
The series is now complete! Angelblood (Dark Angel #4) and Angeldust (Dark Angel #5) and both out now (not included in this box set).
Hanna is the bestselling author of the Bound romantic suspense series and the Dark Angel fantasy series. Although she writes in more than one genre she can’t write a book without weaving together a complicated plot and filling it with twists. She writes what she believes: good people can do bad things, ordinary people can do great things, and choose love above everything.
If not writing, she can be found wandering a dusty market in Marrakesh or trekking a mountain in Peru, often using her travels as settings in her novels.
I received a copy of the ePub from the Goodreads group Lovers of Paranormal (LoP) in exchange for an honest review.
It is refreshing to read an original urban fantasy series about an angel’s journey. Hanna Peach has created an exceptional fantastical world. Dark Angels is a character and story driven series.
Alyxandra or Alyx as she is referred to is unlike any other angel. She is an angel but knows how to battle like a warrior. And Israel and Jordan add such depth. Is this a love triangle? If so, what a combination of strong and distinct characters—Alyx, Israel and Jordan. The secondary characters also add depth to Dark Angels. Their individual voices and names are so imaginative. The points of view are clear and move flawlessly throughout the novels. Alyx’s journey quickly takes on many unexpected twists and turns. The visually explosives scenes create powerful images. The books truly come to life.
Alyx, Israel and Jordan’s journey is not over. What is Alyx’s destiny? Looking forward to reading the next book in this must read urban fantasy series.
Alyxandria - AKA Alyx is a Lightwarrior, not particularly gifted but nonetheless she is an exceptional fighter. She has a troubled past, is stubborn and kicks more ass often than not. Still, its nice to see her flaws and weaknesses. Though Alyx has a very strong 'voice' throughout Angelfire, she can be indecisive and too trusting at times. Even within this low class system of Angels she is an outsider. Abandoned by her rogue parents she feels she must always work harder than every one else to prove her worth.
Alyx has been having visions of a man who is going around killing Darkened (demon spirits who possess human bodies) and through this link she develops a bond, later on in the book we find this is called a Guardian-Bond.
This bond is a rare thing to happen and with that comes emotions and feelings she doesn't understand. The night she feels him in danger and flies to rescue him marks the night that everything in Alyx's world is turned upside down. She finds out that those she has trusted all her life have lied to her, and in the biggest way possible. She learns that the teachings her Elders/Leaders have taught her have been fabricated and beneath it all is she starts to uncover an evil plot and betrayers are found in every corner.
Alyx is at the very centre of it.
The Blood Tattoos were an interesting concept that I really liked. The angels tattoo themselves with the ink of another Angel so that they can use different magics that may not be in the bloodline. The author even writes small paragraphs in between chapters to detail the use of each magic and I found it really helpful in grasping the whole Angel/magic idea.
Alyx is strong, brave and fights to do what she feels right at the time. Peach has developed her character incredibly well, here we have a delicate little warrior who is beautiful inside and out. She stands tall in the middle of chaos and runs head first towards challenges, who is loyal and passionate about every decision she makes, who inspires others around her to become better.
Israel, the guy she is Guardian-Bonded with is entwined with her destiny completely.
I enjoyed this book from cover to cover. There are plenty of lies, deception, action and of course lust. Just when I thought I knew what was going to happen, BAM - Peach would throw in a twist which would take us in a different direction. There were times I was saying “Don’t do it!” and the characters would, of course do it - Totally frustrating!!!!!
Angelfire was an entertaining read and I can’t wait to see what happens next because that ending left me craving more!!
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Angelstone #2
Angelstone is the second instalment of the Dark Angel Series and one that I'm hooked on and I get happy-1clicking when I'm hooked on a series, so much so I've gone and bought the final 2 books to end this series. Although I can't wait to finish this I'm apprehensive at the same time.
Alyx, Israel, Jordan & Mini have all escaped with their lives but not to safety, not yet - for their battle is only at the beginning.
Alyx is struggling with her feelings for Israel and even though she ended it at the end of book one, she finds it hard to shut her emotions down. Whilst Israel’s heart and attention seems to be solely on Adere – thus leaving Alyx to believe Israel can never truly be hers – tangling her thoughts and emotions.
Jordan further complicates matters when he reveals he wants Alyx for himself.
Who will Alyx choose?
The mortal vs The Rogue Seraphim
Dealing with robberies around the world, black stone seems to be the only thing missing from those places, this of course is lethal to the seraphim as it slows down the healing process they have. On top of that, Samyara is planning something huge with his army and he wants the Blood Prophecy to take place soon, it would seem he will stop at nothing to get what he wants and by no means will try any trick in the trade at getting it.
This was a great sequel, the action and plot really got into the swing of things and kept my interest all the way through. I really liked Alyx & Israel’s progression as characters both as a pair and alone. Alyx, whilst still kick ass, showed a softer more vulnerable side as her emotions came to the forefront, she is finally realising and coming to terms with the depth of her feelings she has for Israel, she even took on a maternal role towards little Mini.....maybe they will be little pitter patter of feet in future books ;)
I really, really, really look forward to the third book with anticipation
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Angelsong #3.
Angelsong picks up exactly where Angelstone left off, Israel is very close to death due to the demon poisoned blade he took to the back for his old friend Adere-as an act of love this would free her of the darkened who was possessing her body. Unfortunately this now leave Alyx desperate. She has to find a cure to the poison that is slowly killing Israel.
Its all becoming too much for Alyx and while she is distracted by her fear and helplessness, her memories of loving Israel are stolen. At first, it helps her to make tough & right decisions....but it also opens the door to other feelings to manifest for another person - the rogue seraphim Jordan
Jordan has always cared for Alyx, always wanted her and now Alyx is noticing him. She seems to be seeing him clearly- why the sudden change in her feelings?
Their feelings for each other are believable and Alyx gets from him the opposite of what Israel offered. Where Israel longed to be the one that protected Alyx, longed to be the strong one, the hero, Jordan understands her strength and trusts it. He doesn't hold her back but encourages her to embrace it.
When so many things can go wrong & the life of her beloved on the line, can Alyx make it?
Can she overcome the many obstacles in her way?
Angelsong was remarkable… to put it quite simply.
It has everything I love from the paranormal world.
We travel to numerous destinations and into the dreamscape once again :)
The characters are great and the plot was well planned out.
This is by far, one of the BEST SERIES I've EVER read! Since the first book is free, everyone should give it a try. I bet you'll be hooked as well! (I hope to write a review soon).
I was so pleasantly surprised by this book/trilogy. 4.5 stars.
Hanna Peach builds an excellent world with interesting characters that you will love. I couldn't put my Kindle down, I was that involved in the story.
God has sealed the gates of heaven, the angels unable to return. The archangels have separated their society into different cities and segregated the population into classes. Fraternising is forbidden, and if an angel cannot follow the laws or has differt ideas about how things should be run, they are banned from society, criminalized, and labeled a ''Rogue."
Meet Alyx. An 18 year old orphan who's parents turned Rogue. She's a trained warrior who posesses no magic. But, when Alyx begins to have visions that revolve around a specific human, she is branded a charlatan amongst her peers. Alyx finally meets the human Israel from her visions, and discovers not just that she is his bonded Guardian, a role that hasn't been assigned for thousands of years, but also there is a prophecy that fortells of a guardian and human who fall in love and will be the key to opening the gates of heaven or hell.
Alyx is branded a traitor for actions she didn't commit while discovering the dark secret plans of Archangel Michael. On the run as a Rogue, she must protect Israel at all costs from demons and angels alike.
There is a love triangle in this book between Alyx, Israel, and Jordan. What surprised me was I liked Jordan more than I liked Israel despite the fact I knew Alyx would never chose the angel over her charge. They had more chemistry, and just worked better together than Israel and Alyx. Plus, Israel and Alyx have so many problems and misunderstandings since the first book. Their relationship was immature. I really hope that Hanna Peach delivers another book centered around Alyx and Israel soon so they can have a chance at a "normal" relationship.
Basically, this book was so good I immediately purchased the next novels in succession so I could see how the prophecy was fulfilled. It was free on Amazon so try it out if you like paranormal dystopian romance.
This book is definitely YA but had the feel of an adult novel. The only thing that's missing is the graphic descriptions of sex. Not a big deal IMO.
AUTHOR PROVIDED COPY FOR HONEST REVIEW... Whoa!!!! If you are even remotely interested in this genre, you MUST read this series!!! One twist after another, surprises galore, satisfaction without ruining the next one and TWO major twists/surprises at the end you NEVER see coming at the very end. I can't say enough about this series and I almost never write reviews. Happy reading... Update 6/9/16 - WOW!!! I can't say enough great things about this series AND Author. The writing was so engrossing and intense that I could NOT put it down for ANYthing!! It was so eloquently written that I could see it in my head like a video. I LITERALLY let everything else sit aside so I could finish this series. I was TRULY ENTHRALLED and tell everyone about this series and the author's way of writing. If you want to feel invested, GET THIS SERIES!!! I am still dying for more. Happy reading people!
I received this book as an ARC with an exchange of an honest review. It took me a while to start the book. I loved the author and read all of her books. I loved her writing and I always look forwards to her ending. When I realize I was ready into a fantasy world with powers and warriors. This out of the box for me. I wasn't sure I would like it. In the beginning it took me a while to understand this world but Alyxandra character kept me going. When she meet Israel and she was his guardian. The book had my interest. The following books kept you going into this adventure. I then couldn't wait. Now that I finish the set and didn't realize there's more to this series. I can't wait but to download the next book. Loved the story and glad that I continued. Thank you Hanna you did it again.
These books were great!! Had a lot of action and of course romance and so much going on I didn't want to stop reading once I started! This book does have a lot of characters but as you continue reading you won't get confused. Going to download the next book!
I kind of enjoyed the stories and the action. If you were trying to build up to the sex scene, you failed. Do you have Spellchecker or own a dictionary? You need them. There is no such word as "keye" or "patrole." They don't exist, never will. "Weaved" cannot be used as an adjective (weaved wood), only as a verb. The created words became real stopping points and destroyed continuity of my story immersion. Please get some reliable beta readers and listen to them. I will not be purchasing further books by this author for several years.
I admit, I’m not very far into the book only chapter 8, but I’m so bored. I read all kinds of books and this one just doesn’t do it for me. I just don’t care about the characters at all. I could care less and if you don’t care about the characters you don’t care what happens next. If you don’t care what happens next, it’s really hard to keep reading, I was shocked to see the book has an over four star average review. I have added it to the books. I’m reading pile and perhaps I’ll come back to it. Right now that’s not likely.
She was already in s basement and flew down to someone? Must be a big ass basement if you can fly in it. And a misspelled word on page 2 of chapter 2. Let's not talk about the "unexplainable miracles." If it was explainable, it wouldn't be a miracle.
Good thing it was free. Going into the DNF pile. I don't have time to proofread a published author's work.
I pretty much enjoyed these books for the most part. The author can spin a yarn. But, some things did make me want to roll my eyes. And I wonder how much is really understood about relationships. Hate love triangles anyway. With one being basically a play boy is there honestly any question? Sheesh.
Brilliant first instalment fantastic characters and heart breaking decisions so happy I’m just reading it not making them. Can’t wait to start next book book instalment woo hoo putting life on hold till I finish guess I’ll break for bathroom and food. Enjoy it will take over your life and is so worth it
I absolutely loved this book except for the cliff hanger at the very end of it. I like the story line and how it ended but I kind of got mad at Alyx and the Memorythief during the 3rd book, but I loved these books.
Loved it. Just the right thing to get me to escape reality for a while. WHY must they insist on making our reviews longer than we want? Xoxo liked it enough to ramble words for a good review 💞
This is such an addicting read. This author has an amazing imagination. There's so much going on and would love to really explain it all. BUT,,, I'm in such a hurry to start the next set of books. Its a must read🔥🔥
I found this book pretty boring. I was only able to finish reading the first book in series. I tried this book a while ago and just gave up on it.....when I noticed reviews I just figured I didn't give the book a try. I tried again and just didn't find interest in it
These three books are amazig! I simply could not put them down! I had to read them all in one sitting though it wasnt easy. Great reads and definitely will get the next three.
I enjoyed reading these books. I will purchase the next book to find out what happened to the main characters! I love how descriptive she is with the characters.