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Ruined
Book 1
For centuries, Azrael’s sole purpose was to find her—and kill her.
And now he has her, just down the hall to be exact! So beautiful and fragile, she is so close he can almost hear her precious blood pumping through her veins. Blood he has been hunting for since the day he fell.
His mind is screaming, “Kill her. Stick to the plan, drain her blood, and ascend to Heaven.” But every fibre of his soul refuses to harm her.
If he won’t kill her, what will he do with the beautiful Lilliah Daniels?
He smirks. He might be an Angel, but he’s never claimed to be a saint.
For centuries, Azrael’s sole purpose was to find her—and kill her.
And now he has her, just down the hall to be exact! So beautiful and fragile, she is so close he can almost hear her precious blood pumping through her veins. Blood he has been hunting for since the day he fell.
His mind is screaming, “Kill her. Stick to the plan, drain her blood, and ascend to Heaven.” But every fibre of his soul refuses to harm her.
If he won’t kill her, what will he do with the beautiful Lilliah Daniels?
He smirks. He might be an Angel, but he’s never claimed to be a saint.
271 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 5, 2015
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October 15, 2015
I honestly have to side with Kayleigh here. I cannot understand anyone who would give this story more than 3 stars.
I'm not taking pleasure out of rating a book badly, but sometimes I feel I have to because other people lead on potential readers, for whatever reason.
If you want an easy read, without using your mind, this might be the book for you. It's childishly written, the characters aren't acting like grown ups (apart from Benedict maybe) and that's something I can't forgive the author here. (seriously, a thousand year old angel should be able to pull his shit together and get things don, urgh)
It's annoying and just makes me angry. I'm happy I didn't pay for this book... I won't say nothing more here, it's just fueling my anger.
I quit at 40% because the story was dragging on and on, drawing circles about absolutely obvious things. I ended up not giving a crap about everyone.
I hate to say this but like I already commented: some people should grow up before they start writing, some people shouldn't write at all, or just get a ghost writer. This story could have been good with a ghost writer who knows what s/he's doing.
The idea itself was interesting, the introduction to the world-setting and mythology sucked. It's the basic error many people with good ideas have: they forget that the reader cannot read their mind and need good and logic explanation why things are like they are.
Most of the time I just felt like my head was a big question mark and not because I didn't get the explanation, I just couldn't get why things were how they were. I'm a reader who needs plausibility, logic and realism. This book has none. I kept asking why?
My intention isn't to hurt the author. One can tell that Ms. Stafford is very passionate about her story (maybe that's whey the characters are all over the place), and like I said: the idea is good.
If reworked with another writer and some betas this might be way more interesting to read. But not like this.
I'm not taking pleasure out of rating a book badly, but sometimes I feel I have to because other people lead on potential readers, for whatever reason.
If you want an easy read, without using your mind, this might be the book for you. It's childishly written, the characters aren't acting like grown ups (apart from Benedict maybe) and that's something I can't forgive the author here. (seriously, a thousand year old angel should be able to pull his shit together and get things don, urgh)
It's annoying and just makes me angry. I'm happy I didn't pay for this book... I won't say nothing more here, it's just fueling my anger.
I quit at 40% because the story was dragging on and on, drawing circles about absolutely obvious things. I ended up not giving a crap about everyone.
I hate to say this but like I already commented: some people should grow up before they start writing, some people shouldn't write at all, or just get a ghost writer. This story could have been good with a ghost writer who knows what s/he's doing.
The idea itself was interesting, the introduction to the world-setting and mythology sucked. It's the basic error many people with good ideas have: they forget that the reader cannot read their mind and need good and logic explanation why things are like they are.
Most of the time I just felt like my head was a big question mark and not because I didn't get the explanation, I just couldn't get why things were how they were. I'm a reader who needs plausibility, logic and realism. This book has none. I kept asking why?
My intention isn't to hurt the author. One can tell that Ms. Stafford is very passionate about her story (maybe that's whey the characters are all over the place), and like I said: the idea is good.
If reworked with another writer and some betas this might be way more interesting to read. But not like this.
February 8, 2020
1.5 stars
A warning to people who are looking that they might want to read this: the story itself is nothing like the synopsis. From the description, especially the last line (He smirks. He might be an Angel, but he’s never claimed to be a saint.), I got the feeling of an enemies-to-lovers kind of story, and a bad boy romance.
The actual story is nothing like that.
Quick rundown of the plot: Lilliah is an fallen angel, the daughter of Michael. She doesn't know that at the start of the book, but VERY quickly she finds out. Azrael is also an fallen angel, one that sided with Lucifer. Now, both of them are stuck on earth. After a meeting at a club, they are drawn together inevitably after she is attacked and her mother was taken.
This is where the plot, I felt, ran around in circles and never goes to a certain point.
We've got the fact that Lilliah doesn't have any memories, that Lucifer may be running loose, that Dena is just a horrible bitch, and Lilliah needs to get her mum back, Seb is a demon, werewolves and vampires keep attacking her, all put together. At one point, I felt like the story was focusing on the group of people that took Lilliah's mother, but that sharply veered off course.
The romance between Lilliah and Azrael: This was something that really irked me. The romance was instant, but TOO instant to be believable. There were many moments where they either have an argument because Lilliah eavesdrops all the damn time and overheard Azrael wanting her blood, or she runs away, and then right afterwards he comes for her and they kiss. There was no friction at all to their relationship. It all annoying ran like clockwork. If Lilliah and Azrael disagreed on something, Lilliah would storm off and then Azrael would follow her and agree to her whatever demand. I personally love the romances that start off difficult, go through hard times, and those are the most human romances and the ones that make me feel so happy at the end. Not this romance. There were not many heart-stopping moments, just loads of meaningless kissing. I feel like Azrael could be an actual sweetheart, but in this book he was like a puppy on a lead with Lilliah.
I'm not sure I want to read the second one, the plot doesn't make me want to know what happens, but I might give it a shot.
p.s - if you couldn't tell, Lilliah really pissed me off.
A warning to people who are looking that they might want to read this: the story itself is nothing like the synopsis. From the description, especially the last line (He smirks. He might be an Angel, but he’s never claimed to be a saint.), I got the feeling of an enemies-to-lovers kind of story, and a bad boy romance.
The actual story is nothing like that.
Quick rundown of the plot: Lilliah is an fallen angel, the daughter of Michael. She doesn't know that at the start of the book, but VERY quickly she finds out. Azrael is also an fallen angel, one that sided with Lucifer. Now, both of them are stuck on earth. After a meeting at a club, they are drawn together inevitably after she is attacked and her mother was taken.
This is where the plot, I felt, ran around in circles and never goes to a certain point.
We've got the fact that Lilliah doesn't have any memories, that Lucifer may be running loose, that Dena is just a horrible bitch, and Lilliah needs to get her mum back, Seb is a demon, werewolves and vampires keep attacking her, all put together. At one point, I felt like the story was focusing on the group of people that took Lilliah's mother, but that sharply veered off course.
The romance between Lilliah and Azrael: This was something that really irked me. The romance was instant, but TOO instant to be believable. There were many moments where they either have an argument because Lilliah eavesdrops all the damn time and overheard Azrael wanting her blood, or she runs away, and then right afterwards he comes for her and they kiss. There was no friction at all to their relationship. It all annoying ran like clockwork. If Lilliah and Azrael disagreed on something, Lilliah would storm off and then Azrael would follow her and agree to her whatever demand. I personally love the romances that start off difficult, go through hard times, and those are the most human romances and the ones that make me feel so happy at the end. Not this romance. There were not many heart-stopping moments, just loads of meaningless kissing. I feel like Azrael could be an actual sweetheart, but in this book he was like a puppy on a lead with Lilliah.
I'm not sure I want to read the second one, the plot doesn't make me want to know what happens, but I might give it a shot.
p.s - if you couldn't tell, Lilliah really pissed me off.
May 9, 2018
I enjoyed this book but not sure if I am that interested in book 2 not feeling the romance side of the book is developed enough for me to reach for the next book I will simply wait an see if the story stays with me enough to reach for book 2.
March 1, 2016
Sophia Stafford has managed to write a supernatural fallen angel romance novel that has a unique and intriguing plot. Exciting, heart-warming, and suspenseful, 'Ruined' will make you feel love, jealousy, and fear. You will sympathize with, get frustrated with, and even fall in love with some of the characters. Lilliah is a refreshing strong female lead who refuses to be anyone's damsel in distress. Rebecca is every girls best friend and Azrael is God's gift to earth for all I'm concerned. I was able to enjoy the characters and the plot even without adult content. This book pulls you in, right from the first page, I read half of it in one sitting and only stopped to have a bite to eat. I am definitely looking forward to more in this series.
July 24, 2015
This is not truly a review, but since I had a hard time pinpointing the appropriate age audience based on the blurb or other reviews, I wanted to leave a few notes. This is not suitable for a 12-year-old, but it also doesn't have the emotional maturity or physical love scene interactions that appeal to adults. The heroine is 18, and has never had a first date. But then there is a dream sequence with some heavy petting. This inexperienced teenager with a hard case of first love falls for a fallen angel who is eons old. It is just an odd juxtaposition and it shows.
August 1, 2015
It seemed like a mesh of the other trending Fallen Angel books. Very similar to the Fallen Series by Lauren Kate etc.
Nothing really original or captivating. A different spin or POV would have been better.
I found this novel quite boring
Main characters are pretty vacuous and dull, very little charisma in any of them, humour, even wit and sarcasm missing. If you're making it G rated, at least make it funny or witty. Something the reader can engage with.
Frustrating and difficult to get through due to the lack of imagination and no real definitive age range being written for.
I very nearly gave up and deleted it.....but I paid for it, so I would finish it.
One can only hope the series improves in all aspects, though not holding out much hope.
Nothing really original or captivating. A different spin or POV would have been better.
I found this novel quite boring
Main characters are pretty vacuous and dull, very little charisma in any of them, humour, even wit and sarcasm missing. If you're making it G rated, at least make it funny or witty. Something the reader can engage with.
Frustrating and difficult to get through due to the lack of imagination and no real definitive age range being written for.
I very nearly gave up and deleted it.....but I paid for it, so I would finish it.
One can only hope the series improves in all aspects, though not holding out much hope.
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July 30, 2015
What can I say about Ruined…it was a rather interesting ride, to say the least. Filled with action (LOTS OF IT), romance, and sweet moments between friends and brother, it’s sure to fit many people’s liking one way or another. Well paced with an interesting plot, I was happily surprised with this read. When I read the blurb I figured the whole angel thing would be something I’ve read before, but I couldn’t have been more wrong. This author tastefully created a story filled with originality and surprising plot twists that left me impressed and wanting more. The only point I could really deduct is that the female main character had her moments of being rather naïve or immature. But then again she’s only seventeen years old, so I guess some of that is to be expected ;) Overall I was really happy with this book and look forward to seeing what this author does in the future!
P.S. I would make this review longer but I don’t want to give too much of the plot away! Needless to say though, the guy is swoon worthy and that’s all you really need to know lol.
Ruined by Sophia Stafford = 4 stars
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P.S. I would make this review longer but I don’t want to give too much of the plot away! Needless to say though, the guy is swoon worthy and that’s all you really need to know lol.
Ruined by Sophia Stafford = 4 stars
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December 27, 2015
I wasn't sure if I'd get past the first chapter or so because it had a lot of similarities to Cassandra Clare's immortal instruments series, which I liked. Beyond the first chapter or so, that's where the similarities pretty much end. Lil, Sebastian, and Rebecca have their whole world turn upside down and try to cope with that knowledge. Angels, demons, heaven, lucifer, werewolves and vampires interact to create an interesting story that keeps your interest throughout. Looking forward to the next one in the series.
August 21, 2015
Really liked this book. Funny and sweet, good characters and interesting plot. I’ve read a few Angel books in the past, and they all seem to just merge into one, this story didn’t! I think this story was so different, a new twist on the whole paranormal/ Romance genre.
I loved Azrael, he is just my kind of hero. Hot and dangerous but still loving and sweet. I also really liked the relationship between Lilliah and Rebecca, it seemed real and honest.
Loved this book.
Can’t wait for book 2.
I loved Azrael, he is just my kind of hero. Hot and dangerous but still loving and sweet. I also really liked the relationship between Lilliah and Rebecca, it seemed real and honest.
Loved this book.
Can’t wait for book 2.
February 12, 2015
A MUST READ!!! Anyone who's into a good supernatural and enjoys being hooked in a book will enjoy this! Because hooked is what you'll get. It's different, refreshing and I couldn't put it down. Ruined was an excellent read that had me gripped from the beginning and I absolutely cannot wait for the next one. Bring on book number two :)
October 12, 2015
Not that good.
I'm sorry but this book was almost silly.. Weak female characters and stereotypical male leads. I'm giving it two stars Instead of one because I sortA liked where the storyline was going. But instead of focusing more on storyline, the author decided to stay with damsel in distress and fawning over the male character part. I won't continue the series.
I'm sorry but this book was almost silly.. Weak female characters and stereotypical male leads. I'm giving it two stars Instead of one because I sortA liked where the storyline was going. But instead of focusing more on storyline, the author decided to stay with damsel in distress and fawning over the male character part. I won't continue the series.
April 21, 2016
I do love Angel books. And there are a lot of them out there. This is sweet enough but feels hurried at the beginning and gets all the back story and main characters introduced and at peace with their supernatural abilities in the first 15%. It's a bit like a quick step - quick quick sloooooooow. But I fancy Azrael. He is lush.
June 5, 2016
I was told if you don't have anything nice to say try not to say anything at all... So this time I'm feeling generous and won't write anything mean.
But! I will say I did not enjoy this book at all, I will not be continuing with the series and I wouldn't recommend this to anyone. Ever.
That is all.
If you decide to try this book... God speed!
But! I will say I did not enjoy this book at all, I will not be continuing with the series and I wouldn't recommend this to anyone. Ever.
That is all.
If you decide to try this book... God speed!
May 5, 2015
A good book
This is a good book. It has action and adventure and love all written well. There are some parts that between the action drag which is why I gave 4 stars, but it is worth the read and I look forward to book 2
This is a good book. It has action and adventure and love all written well. There are some parts that between the action drag which is why I gave 4 stars, but it is worth the read and I look forward to book 2
March 12, 2015
Ruined
Full of magic and otherworldly beings. Lots of details written in an easy to read style. I am looking forward to book 2
Full of magic and otherworldly beings. Lots of details written in an easy to read style. I am looking forward to book 2
September 1, 2015
5 Stars!
I loved this book!!
I didn't want to put it down. Excited for book 2!
Great work Sophia! Please keep them coming!
I loved this book!!
I didn't want to put it down. Excited for book 2!
Great work Sophia! Please keep them coming!
August 18, 2019
Something about this story just did not feel right with me, maybe it was the weird pacing- e.g. everything happens at once, then chapters of literally nothing- or the attempts at ‘young’ talk. Or maybe it was the shoe horned love triangle. However I found this story promising but ultimately disappointing.
I am always interested in a plot based around Old Testament biblical angels and wrath, it appeals to my Christian upbringing and education, and seeing new takes is familiar in a comforting way. But also the sheer amount of drama and vengeance within the text makes for interesting base material. This book had an interesting take on heavens war and how angels fell but that is honestly the most positive thing I can say. The description of ‘falling’ was inspired, having the day of the dead be connected to Lucifer was also an interesting twist.
So the above paragraph is basically the most positive I can be in regards to this novel, the story was boringly cliche, Lilliah is a typical high school girl with two best friends, one a girl called Rebecca who I think solely exists as mascot to help Lilliah plan dates? Her other best friend is called Jeremy but low and behold he has unrequited feelings. Que awkward jealousy and petty arguments throughout the book.
Azrael is a fallen angel, locked out of heaven and the only way to get back is to use Lilliah’s blood, but he falls in love at lighting speed and instead saves her life. He withholds information from her repeatedly in order to ‘protect’ her, takes her on dates, impulsively goes hot and cold and leave Lilliah feeling like she has done things wrong whenever she wants to take control of her own life. Azrael does explain that he isn’t angry at her, but just having a character that quick to anger and violence whose only redemption is this one 18 year old whilst he is thousands of years old is a little weird. Now normally an age gap in a fantasy romance doesn’t overly bother me, but I kept thinking that Azrael not only played up in subtle ways that he was older, but he also acted extremely childish in regards to Lilliah’s own feelings- this is not good for a younger audience. The debate around how much fiction affects us outside of reading the story is a mixed case, but if I was a younger version of myself I would definitely consider some of the problematic behaviour as romantic, as that is the way it is framed in the book.
Tropes about information being kept from adult women to stop them being in pain has become tired and is a way to control women not to protect. Please stop framing it as romantic, if someone loves you as much as they are saying they are not going to withhold life altering information from you. They are not going to threaten to kill or hurt people that reveal that information to you. It is 2019, women, especially from female authors need to be given autonomy- there is nothing wrong if an author wants to write a jealous, angry character who has to grow- but there needs to be push back. It’s lazy writing to frame this as romantic, especially in a book that is also trying to portray a strong female lead?
Another issue I had with this novel was the pacing issues, at the beginning there is loads of action fairly quickly then literally nothingness for pages whilst Lilliah moons over Azrael. Then she tries to escape or gets attacked for maybe 10 pages, then it goes back to literally nothing.
I probably would have enjoyed this book as a teenager even with the cliches, however, as an adult I cannot recommend. The book is boring, most of it is a copy and several other YA novels, and the problematic male lead left me feeling numb.
I am always interested in a plot based around Old Testament biblical angels and wrath, it appeals to my Christian upbringing and education, and seeing new takes is familiar in a comforting way. But also the sheer amount of drama and vengeance within the text makes for interesting base material. This book had an interesting take on heavens war and how angels fell but that is honestly the most positive thing I can say. The description of ‘falling’ was inspired, having the day of the dead be connected to Lucifer was also an interesting twist.
So the above paragraph is basically the most positive I can be in regards to this novel, the story was boringly cliche, Lilliah is a typical high school girl with two best friends, one a girl called Rebecca who I think solely exists as mascot to help Lilliah plan dates? Her other best friend is called Jeremy but low and behold he has unrequited feelings. Que awkward jealousy and petty arguments throughout the book.
Azrael is a fallen angel, locked out of heaven and the only way to get back is to use Lilliah’s blood, but he falls in love at lighting speed and instead saves her life. He withholds information from her repeatedly in order to ‘protect’ her, takes her on dates, impulsively goes hot and cold and leave Lilliah feeling like she has done things wrong whenever she wants to take control of her own life. Azrael does explain that he isn’t angry at her, but just having a character that quick to anger and violence whose only redemption is this one 18 year old whilst he is thousands of years old is a little weird. Now normally an age gap in a fantasy romance doesn’t overly bother me, but I kept thinking that Azrael not only played up in subtle ways that he was older, but he also acted extremely childish in regards to Lilliah’s own feelings- this is not good for a younger audience. The debate around how much fiction affects us outside of reading the story is a mixed case, but if I was a younger version of myself I would definitely consider some of the problematic behaviour as romantic, as that is the way it is framed in the book.
Tropes about information being kept from adult women to stop them being in pain has become tired and is a way to control women not to protect. Please stop framing it as romantic, if someone loves you as much as they are saying they are not going to withhold life altering information from you. They are not going to threaten to kill or hurt people that reveal that information to you. It is 2019, women, especially from female authors need to be given autonomy- there is nothing wrong if an author wants to write a jealous, angry character who has to grow- but there needs to be push back. It’s lazy writing to frame this as romantic, especially in a book that is also trying to portray a strong female lead?
Another issue I had with this novel was the pacing issues, at the beginning there is loads of action fairly quickly then literally nothingness for pages whilst Lilliah moons over Azrael. Then she tries to escape or gets attacked for maybe 10 pages, then it goes back to literally nothing.
I probably would have enjoyed this book as a teenager even with the cliches, however, as an adult I cannot recommend. The book is boring, most of it is a copy and several other YA novels, and the problematic male lead left me feeling numb.
August 1, 2019
2.5 stars. I really tried to like the start to this series but I came away kind of feeling like I had wasted my time a bit. I'm not sure if maybe I'm just in a mood or what but the whole story came across a little juvenile and oh so convenient for me. I mean I pushed through so there is that..
Character wise... all of the characters are pretty flat.. it hurts to say. I also thought that the FMC and MMC really lacked the "feel" of chemistry that was obviously occuring in the mind of the author when she was writing it because it came out more like a teeny bopper crush than the intense chemistry that the author was going for. Also the plot had some quick turns that just weren't making all the sense. For instance the MMC Azrael has hunted for the FMC for centuries and in one brief encounter changes his whole stance on centuries of hatred, as well as a plan to get back to heaven. Let me just say that its not the about face the MMC does that was the problem exactly but more so the about face with absolutely no real explanation.. Like I can't even figure out why anyone is even attracted to this girl. I also couldn't even tell you what these people looked like other than Azrael wears black and Rebecca likes bright colors and a quirky sense of style.. If the FMC was super spunky, clever, fearless or had some other trait that had maybe made Azrael hesitate to end her and give her enough time to win him over it would have made more sense.. maybe. Honestly she was kinda whiny, and super immature. Picturing them together was a little cringey in my mind. I couldn't really get past it..
As for the plot there are some unique elements but I feel like everything is vague in this first book, like the author was really trying to bring the "love story" to the forefront instead of a plot with a love story, and it moved pretty slow..
I'm not interested in moving forward on this series right now.. I mean who can say maybe the events in this book will really mature the FMC and the next book all the characters will gain depth and be captivating.. I may never know...
Character wise... all of the characters are pretty flat.. it hurts to say. I also thought that the FMC and MMC really lacked the "feel" of chemistry that was obviously occuring in the mind of the author when she was writing it because it came out more like a teeny bopper crush than the intense chemistry that the author was going for. Also the plot had some quick turns that just weren't making all the sense. For instance the MMC Azrael has hunted for the FMC for centuries and in one brief encounter changes his whole stance on centuries of hatred, as well as a plan to get back to heaven. Let me just say that its not the about face the MMC does that was the problem exactly but more so the about face with absolutely no real explanation.. Like I can't even figure out why anyone is even attracted to this girl. I also couldn't even tell you what these people looked like other than Azrael wears black and Rebecca likes bright colors and a quirky sense of style.. If the FMC was super spunky, clever, fearless or had some other trait that had maybe made Azrael hesitate to end her and give her enough time to win him over it would have made more sense.. maybe. Honestly she was kinda whiny, and super immature. Picturing them together was a little cringey in my mind. I couldn't really get past it..
As for the plot there are some unique elements but I feel like everything is vague in this first book, like the author was really trying to bring the "love story" to the forefront instead of a plot with a love story, and it moved pretty slow..
I'm not interested in moving forward on this series right now.. I mean who can say maybe the events in this book will really mature the FMC and the next book all the characters will gain depth and be captivating.. I may never know...
June 10, 2016
Cons:I found some of the grammar errors distraction in some places where I had to read the sentence two or three times, Like auto correct had choose a different tense or something.
I myself wished the books was longer, I felt like the book was a bit rushed or awkward because of it.
Pro:I love the characters and I am glad that it is a series so you can grow with them as the develop.
The main character Lilliah Daniels seems to feel out of place at the beginning of the book, but shes not all whiny shes a take action kinda of girl that wants to be in the middle of a maelstrom kicking ass, and her brother too. The brother Sebastian who is a little bit of a mystery, you find where he comes from about halfway through the book. But who was he before if all the fallen angel that fought with Lucifer were sent to hell . Did the Fallen with Lucifer become demons or where they created by Lucifer in hell? I wouldn't mind a arc on Sebastian character either.
I found the conception of the book interesting, And its not overly religious either which I like.
I wished that Heaven was talked about a little more or detailed more, I guess the writing will approach that more in later books. Like is it another plane of existence or is it really up there somewhere on the same plane?
There was alot of action in the book, so you wont be bored, plus the villains identity keeps you guess until the very end of the book.
In short loved the book, on to Book 2!!
I myself wished the books was longer, I felt like the book was a bit rushed or awkward because of it.
Pro:I love the characters and I am glad that it is a series so you can grow with them as the develop.
The main character Lilliah Daniels seems to feel out of place at the beginning of the book, but shes not all whiny shes a take action kinda of girl that wants to be in the middle of a maelstrom kicking ass, and her brother too. The brother Sebastian who is a little bit of a mystery, you find where he comes from about halfway through the book. But who was he before if all the fallen angel that fought with Lucifer were sent to hell . Did the Fallen with Lucifer become demons or where they created by Lucifer in hell? I wouldn't mind a arc on Sebastian character either.
I found the conception of the book interesting, And its not overly religious either which I like.
I wished that Heaven was talked about a little more or detailed more, I guess the writing will approach that more in later books. Like is it another plane of existence or is it really up there somewhere on the same plane?
There was alot of action in the book, so you wont be bored, plus the villains identity keeps you guess until the very end of the book.
In short loved the book, on to Book 2!!
February 9, 2015
I have strayed from the supernatural genre for quite a while so it was nice to get back into the swing of things with such an amazing book. Sophia managed to tell a story that was not your average one about the supernatural. It was nice to see a strong female lead in Lilliah.....she was given news that totally changed everything she believed in yet she didn't let it destroy her. She embraced it and threw herself into her new life. Azrael.....oh Azrael. I love a little angst in my male leads. He definitely was an alpha man/angel but we also got to see a softer side when he accepted his true feelings about Lilliah. With the H/h being such strong characters it was a given that the supporting characters would be just as amazing. Sophia did not disappoint. Rebecca, Benedict, Sebastian, Jeremy and even Dena (who I love to hate) all played important roles in this story. I hope to see more of each of them in future books **hint, hint Sophia**
Overall this was an outstanding book from a new author that I will be sure to follow.
Overall this was an outstanding book from a new author that I will be sure to follow.
March 24, 2016
This books is VERY worth the read. I read many different genres and have to say that this kept me glued to the book. There are many ups and downs in this book. A lot of many unexpected turns but that is what makes this books so good. The many different characters in this book keep your interest in the book to see what will happen next and see what the future holds for each. This fantasy worl is worth the trip from Heaven to Hell. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
September 4, 2015
A little choppy...
This was a good story. The writing was a little choppy making it difficult to follow at times. However, the farther into the story I got, the better the writing became. I am looking forward to reading book 2. I often find that the writing improves from book to book. I hope that's the case with this series, as I really do like the story and the characters.
This was a good story. The writing was a little choppy making it difficult to follow at times. However, the farther into the story I got, the better the writing became. I am looking forward to reading book 2. I often find that the writing improves from book to book. I hope that's the case with this series, as I really do like the story and the characters.
September 10, 2015
Ready for part 2
It was different, fallen angels. Warlocks, witches, vampires, werewolves... Oh My!
There is a war going on in heaven, Archangel Michael saves his daughter with a spell to protect her from lucifer.
It keeps you wanting more, no slow chapters, I didn't have to go back and reread any chapters...easy to fallow. It has romance, tragedy, angst, lots of drama.
It was different, fallen angels. Warlocks, witches, vampires, werewolves... Oh My!
There is a war going on in heaven, Archangel Michael saves his daughter with a spell to protect her from lucifer.
It keeps you wanting more, no slow chapters, I didn't have to go back and reread any chapters...easy to fallow. It has romance, tragedy, angst, lots of drama.
April 29, 2016
The book is a disaster. As I was reading, the annoyance kept building up until their first kiss where it imploded and I quickly removed the damn book from my Kindle. Lillah, as a character, is incredibly plain. All she ever really does is to yell and shriek. A lot. Azrael, does he even have a personality? I don't know. I don't care. I will never pick this one up again.
February 21, 2016
Good plot, but it started off very slow and choppy for me. There isn't a lot of detail or world building and the characters just didn't jump out and demand my attention. The story did improve toward the end. Maybe book two will be much better.
March 18, 2016
Azrael is always a sexy archangel!
Enjoying this book. I like that I am not sure what exactly is occurring to cause the challenges at the end which makes me look forward to the second book.
Enjoying this book. I like that I am not sure what exactly is occurring to cause the challenges at the end which makes me look forward to the second book.
April 22, 2016
Mmmm..
Al final se pone entretenido pero esta mal escrito al principio y todo es demasiado increíble. Faltan detalles sobre los escenarios y el contexto de la historia, pero es un libro simple.
Al final se pone entretenido pero esta mal escrito al principio y todo es demasiado increíble. Faltan detalles sobre los escenarios y el contexto de la historia, pero es un libro simple.
April 26, 2015
DNF 42%.
I'm surprised I got to 42%.
I'm surprised I got to 42%.
January 8, 2016
I really liked this book. Detailed characters and story. Not predictable unlike a lot of stories.
I hope to hear more from this author.
I hope to hear more from this author.
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