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Bo Blackman #4
Red Angel
With the dust still settling from the brutal attack on the Agathos court and Rogue's school, Bo Blackman is forced to live with her new-found status as a celebrity. She's still determined, however, to track down those responsible—and to solve the mystery of Tobias Renfrew, the daemon billionaire who disappeared over fifty years ago. Her investigations will lead her to places as far removed as a military base and the sinister Black Market.
One thing is for sure—once Bo's done, nothing will ever be the same again.
One thing is for sure—once Bo's done, nothing will ever be the same again.
9 pages, Audiobook
Published August 11, 2015
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March 25, 2017
I love page turners this book dose not disappoint love it.
July 12, 2019
Red Angel begins when Bo is forced to pretend to date Michael. But you see, nothing is never as it seems. Now that she's deemed one of the good guys in the human's eyes, she must do what she can to help make the vampires look better, but that's all going to change when her enemies are coming after her.
Red Angel was very good! It starts out really great, and just keeps going until you get to the cliffhanger ending, then it just piss you off. I'm really looking forward to the next book in this series! I thoroughly enjoyed this one. It had a lot of action, and detective work on Bo's part. Also, there was a lot of interaction that I loved between Bo and Michael as well!
Now, I can not wait for the next one.
Red Angel was very good! It starts out really great, and just keeps going until you get to the cliffhanger ending, then it just piss you off. I'm really looking forward to the next book in this series! I thoroughly enjoyed this one. It had a lot of action, and detective work on Bo's part. Also, there was a lot of interaction that I loved between Bo and Michael as well!
Now, I can not wait for the next one.
February 15, 2025
I'm stopping with the 4th book. I gave this series more time than I wanted, but alas the FMC lack if intelligence is too much. She is an absolute twit surrounded by a good supporting cast, and a MMC that should kick her to the curb since her job is all that matters and she barely passes muster in her career.
I love Helen Harper, and this series is not near as good as many others.
I love Helen Harper, and this series is not near as good as many others.
March 6, 2023
Why Connor though 😭
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May 24, 2017
Well this series started out good.
Although there were a lot of parallels to the "highland magic" series which i read first. Female investigators like Veronica Mars in a magical world. A feisty young female character, who thinks she is the rescuer of the world. Sadly both were too Stubborn, too independent and lying constantly by omission or not so apparently good reasons. The author did not manage to write a constantly engaging story in both series. The concept wasn't bad and it is a good woven net of cases and stories to solve with a strong backbone story to go along. But the humor for example fell flat and barely made me laugh in both books. The stories are both stretched out too long and i was left dissatisfied at the end with both books.
A love story in the background, her being scared of getting hurt. And the romance drags along through the entire series before anything substantial happens if it happens at all, which lacked big time for me and felt like pulling a tooth.
The first 2 books were a nice read, book 3 was at the limit of my patience, then it went fast forward into boring and annoying, i scrolled through book 4 and 5 only to not loose the hang of it and finally read book 6 fully again.
The finale wasn't that bad, but i missed the love from the author. The ending was disappointing and uncaring.
Although there were a lot of parallels to the "highland magic" series which i read first. Female investigators like Veronica Mars in a magical world. A feisty young female character, who thinks she is the rescuer of the world. Sadly both were too Stubborn, too independent and lying constantly by omission or not so apparently good reasons. The author did not manage to write a constantly engaging story in both series. The concept wasn't bad and it is a good woven net of cases and stories to solve with a strong backbone story to go along. But the humor for example fell flat and barely made me laugh in both books. The stories are both stretched out too long and i was left dissatisfied at the end with both books.
A love story in the background, her being scared of getting hurt. And the romance drags along through the entire series before anything substantial happens if it happens at all, which lacked big time for me and felt like pulling a tooth.
The first 2 books were a nice read, book 3 was at the limit of my patience, then it went fast forward into boring and annoying, i scrolled through book 4 and 5 only to not loose the hang of it and finally read book 6 fully again.
The finale wasn't that bad, but i missed the love from the author. The ending was disappointing and uncaring.
October 30, 2015
When Despair Triumphs
Helen Harper is merciless with her characters. You never know who is going to die next. SPOILER ALERT. And just when you think Michael and Bo will finally get together, or Bo and her grandfather will heal their differences, fate intervenes again until Bo succumbs to X's temptation to revenge. I'm starting to get cross Ms Harper. Bo, Michael and all the rest of us deserve some happy ever after. I'd settle for happy for a week or so.
Helen Harper is merciless with her characters. You never know who is going to die next. SPOILER ALERT. And just when you think Michael and Bo will finally get together, or Bo and her grandfather will heal their differences, fate intervenes again until Bo succumbs to X's temptation to revenge. I'm starting to get cross Ms Harper. Bo, Michael and all the rest of us deserve some happy ever after. I'd settle for happy for a week or so.
April 8, 2018
Thrilling and gripping and the read yet.
Another amazing book by Helen Harper this book gripped me yet again from start to finish and at certain points gave me goosebumps. Bo's next adventure is a continuation from High Stakes where she investigates the disappearance of a renowned Billionaire and potential murderer Tobias Renfrew. Bo and her team uncover more to the mystery of the terrorists that bombed the Courts and attacked the school. Using all of her vampyric abilities and connections Bo discovers a plot that instigates the people of a certain charity and the higher ups in this plot. This book pushes Bo to analyse everything she's ever thought of and towards the end a sickening and heartbreaking twist in tale where death goes hand in hand with betrayal
This book had everything suspense, treachery sweet romance, game playing, intuition, conspiracy and so much more. I loved every minute of it and will be moving on to find out how Bo will take on responsibilities as X pushes her to become adark angel Justice.
Little Bo Peep has finally she reached her limit and there's no knowing what she will do.
Another amazing book by Helen Harper this book gripped me yet again from start to finish and at certain points gave me goosebumps. Bo's next adventure is a continuation from High Stakes where she investigates the disappearance of a renowned Billionaire and potential murderer Tobias Renfrew. Bo and her team uncover more to the mystery of the terrorists that bombed the Courts and attacked the school. Using all of her vampyric abilities and connections Bo discovers a plot that instigates the people of a certain charity and the higher ups in this plot. This book pushes Bo to analyse everything she's ever thought of and towards the end a sickening and heartbreaking twist in tale where death goes hand in hand with betrayal
This book had everything suspense, treachery sweet romance, game playing, intuition, conspiracy and so much more. I loved every minute of it and will be moving on to find out how Bo will take on responsibilities as X pushes her to become adark angel Justice.
Little Bo Peep has finally she reached her limit and there's no knowing what she will do.
September 17, 2015
WHY DIDN'T I LISTEN TO THE CLIFFHANGER WARNINGS IN THE GOODREADS REVIEWS?!
Anyway. The book was good. Probably not as good story wise as the previous one. Maybe i should have given this book four stars. But i just love the main character so much. She seems so alive to me. Still a solid Urban fantasy mystery story.
I have tried to find out when the next book comes out, with no luck. Please make it be soon!
Anyway. The book was good. Probably not as good story wise as the previous one. Maybe i should have given this book four stars. But i just love the main character so much. She seems so alive to me. Still a solid Urban fantasy mystery story.
I have tried to find out when the next book comes out, with no luck. Please make it be soon!
July 19, 2016
On to the next one!
April 8, 2018
After the events in High Stakes, Bo Blackman has found herself the media darling and of course everyone wants to use that attention for their own agendas. But it is a bit hard to be a Private Investigator when everyone is clamouring to get your autograph, so Bo Blackman decides to solve that pesky little fifty year old mystery that popped up a time or two in the third book.
As I said in a review previously, Harper’s writing is very consistent from book to book. The character development and growth is really good, I like that Bo gradually gets better in both her P.I. Skills and her vampire skills as the books goes along. And I really red Angel, but I almost only gave a 3 star rating. Throughout the series the editing errors have been consistent, and while present they haven’t actually been too much that they detract from the story. But there was a MAJOR mistake in this book. Near the end of the book, Bo destroys her phone and then in the very next chapter she takes it out of her jacket to make a call. I do not understand how nobody picked this mistake up before going to publishing. In the end however, the story won out over the mistake and I stuck with the 4 stars.
Red Angel did feel a bit more like a filler book than the previous ones, even though a lot happened. And as the synopsis states: at the end everything changes. Have to read the fifth book now!
As I said in a review previously, Harper’s writing is very consistent from book to book. The character development and growth is really good, I like that Bo gradually gets better in both her P.I. Skills and her vampire skills as the books goes along. And I really red Angel, but I almost only gave a 3 star rating. Throughout the series the editing errors have been consistent, and while present they haven’t actually been too much that they detract from the story. But there was a MAJOR mistake in this book. Near the end of the book, Bo destroys her phone and then in the very next chapter she takes it out of her jacket to make a call. I do not understand how nobody picked this mistake up before going to publishing. In the end however, the story won out over the mistake and I stuck with the 4 stars.
Red Angel did feel a bit more like a filler book than the previous ones, even though a lot happened. And as the synopsis states: at the end everything changes. Have to read the fifth book now!
February 16, 2020
I really like this series, but this one in particular had a few inconsistencies... Small details that ended up really bugging me. The story was excellent. One of the better ones by this author. I just got a bit aggravated when it didn't mesh.
For instance; Arzo "steps" in front of Gloria to 'protect' her/ confront Bo. The guy is in a wheelchair. He's not stepping anywhere.
Another instance has Bancroft back on the scene at a meeting. How? She died. Is she a ghost? (She could be.) I get it could just be the "Family" name used to describe the person that took over after her death, but if that's the case it should be clarified somewhere that this Bancroft is a different one.
Bo also walks out of Merlin's with a painting. She then stops to have a heart wrenching phone conversation at the Black Market Gates. In her stupor she goes to a party. Where'd the painting go? She hadn't taken it back yet. Did she leave it by her motorbike? Put it in O'shea's car? Either the phone call should have happened outside of Renfrew's, indicating the painting was back, or something should have happened to it... It was kind of important.
Little things, that could have been fixed with a word or two or maybe a sentence, would have made this near perfect. Still that cliffhanger is enough to make you shiver!
For instance; Arzo "steps" in front of Gloria to 'protect' her/ confront Bo. The guy is in a wheelchair. He's not stepping anywhere.
Another instance has Bancroft back on the scene at a meeting. How? She died. Is she a ghost? (She could be.) I get it could just be the "Family" name used to describe the person that took over after her death, but if that's the case it should be clarified somewhere that this Bancroft is a different one.
Bo also walks out of Merlin's with a painting. She then stops to have a heart wrenching phone conversation at the Black Market Gates. In her stupor she goes to a party. Where'd the painting go? She hadn't taken it back yet. Did she leave it by her motorbike? Put it in O'shea's car? Either the phone call should have happened outside of Renfrew's, indicating the painting was back, or something should have happened to it... It was kind of important.
Little things, that could have been fixed with a word or two or maybe a sentence, would have made this near perfect. Still that cliffhanger is enough to make you shiver!
September 28, 2017
"Red Angel" is the forth book in the "Bo Blackman" series written by Helen Harper. Bo, now known as the Red Angel, to her adoring public, is unable to continue with her PI work for New Order. Her grandfather has determined that the best way for Bo to help the vampire cause is to "date" Michael. Despite her mix feelings for the head of her former family, Bo is willing to help out to an extent. But just because she's now well known, doesn't mean she's going to sit idealy around waiting to go on dates with Michael. Instead, Bo is hyper focused on finding out what really happened to Tobias Renfrew. If she finds out what happened to him, then she can find the people who are responsible for hurting Rogu3. And she knows just the quarter daemon to help her out.
Overall, this was another good novel in the series. It was just a tad bit slower paced than the previous novels. The second half moves the series plot line forward while throwing in some unexpected angst in the end.
Overall, this was another good novel in the series. It was just a tad bit slower paced than the previous novels. The second half moves the series plot line forward while throwing in some unexpected angst in the end.
February 4, 2021
I enjoyed the book all right but the ending was completely ridiculous. The was no logical reason how Bo figured out who wanted to kill her friends. Non at all. Let's remember that in the first two books she was such a pathetic PI, she couldn't see the forest for the trees... in the last book she was little less blind and more professional but in Red Angel? She's a pro all of a sudden. With brilliant insights and deduction powers out of thin air...not mentioning PI gut instinct!
And the ending? Let's just say I feel like the autor wanted the book to end in a certain way but didn't have patience to properly think everything through. What's more annoying, the last few scenes feel completely unrealistic, forced and very sloppy written. Even if Bo's ending is ok and goes along with her character development (if not too dramatic - again) then everyone else acts completely out of character
And the ending? Let's just say I feel like the autor wanted the book to end in a certain way but didn't have patience to properly think everything through. What's more annoying, the last few scenes feel completely unrealistic, forced and very sloppy written. Even if Bo's ending is ok and goes along with her character development (if not too dramatic - again) then everyone else acts completely out of character
October 23, 2016
3.5 stars
Continues to be an engaging series. There is a lot going on in this book.
Bo is still investigating the disappearance of Tobias Renfrew. She is also famous after the rescues she did in the last book. This fame becomes a bit of a burden as she is followed by journalists and fans alike. This does cause problems for her investigations but there is also a plus side: it gets her into places she wouldn't otherwise be able to get into.
X, the demon, is back, trying to get Bo to help him in his endeavours. Michael still persues Bo and their relationship progresses. And, New Order, is hard at work trying to help out in those situations that bridge the human and supernatural world.
Looking forward to the next in the series.
Continues to be an engaging series. There is a lot going on in this book.
Bo is still investigating the disappearance of Tobias Renfrew. She is also famous after the rescues she did in the last book. This fame becomes a bit of a burden as she is followed by journalists and fans alike. This does cause problems for her investigations but there is also a plus side: it gets her into places she wouldn't otherwise be able to get into.
X, the demon, is back, trying to get Bo to help him in his endeavours. Michael still persues Bo and their relationship progresses. And, New Order, is hard at work trying to help out in those situations that bridge the human and supernatural world.
Looking forward to the next in the series.
September 29, 2025
Worse than the previous two books, and somehow more misogynistic. I keep seeing the trend where Bo is the only "normal, "good" and reliable woman and every other female character is pure evil. And I don't like it at all.
The main story here was a snooze, I honestly expected more of a plot twist or an interesting resolution? The Dahlia side story was vile and didn't make any sense - how and why is she acting like that? Again no answers, and no reasonable resolution.
I'm also taking one more star off for Connor specifically because I'm pissed. it was going to be a 3 star now it's demoted to 2. I'm giving no explanation because I don't want to spoil the book for anyone but come on!!!
The main story here was a snooze, I honestly expected more of a plot twist or an interesting resolution? The Dahlia side story was vile and didn't make any sense - how and why is she acting like that? Again no answers, and no reasonable resolution.
I'm also taking one more star off for Connor specifically because I'm pissed. it was going to be a 3 star now it's demoted to 2. I'm giving no explanation because I don't want to spoil the book for anyone but come on!!!
October 6, 2019
Well - I am currently listening to these books - not reading them. I really enjoy the narrator, she has narrated all Helen Harpers books. She has the most amazing range of British dialects. I am not sure I would enjoy them just as much reading on my own. The men in her books should be stronger and more persistent and the women should be a bit less standoffish- it quickly becomes old when they keep their love interests at arms length for the most time. But the narrator is amazing and the books entertainment that beats of most what tv has to offer
October 7, 2024
After her actions during the bombing of the Agathos court, Bo is now called the Red Angel and is now a symbol of good vampires. She is still determined to find the person who started these attacks.
There is a good mystery in this book as Bo searches for the originator of the attacks as well as the reason for them. There is also the question of what X wants with her.
I had a harder time getting into this book but once I was about a quarter in, the book grabbed me.
There is action, mystery, surprises, sort of romance, humour (Kimchi is still great), new and old acquaintances, a bit of everything.
This turned out to be a good book with an interesting ending.
The next book is calling me.
There is a good mystery in this book as Bo searches for the originator of the attacks as well as the reason for them. There is also the question of what X wants with her.
I had a harder time getting into this book but once I was about a quarter in, the book grabbed me.
There is action, mystery, surprises, sort of romance, humour (Kimchi is still great), new and old acquaintances, a bit of everything.
This turned out to be a good book with an interesting ending.
The next book is calling me.
September 6, 2017
Final a 3-star rating for this series. I have started the 5 book and this series to my happiness is starting to get better.
This book looks like the start of a full 3 stars and maybe a turning point for this series. I will contiune with this series but as I said in my other comments that the author has better book/series and they should be looking at before you read this series and maybe write her off.
This book looks like the start of a full 3 stars and maybe a turning point for this series. I will contiune with this series but as I said in my other comments that the author has better book/series and they should be looking at before you read this series and maybe write her off.
December 6, 2020
Holy shit guys, what happened?!
I am literally shook by this entire instalment. I must admit that at times I was confused by why people did things and I’d forgotten who people were, but despite some criticism I’d heard about the plot I thought it to be interesting.
I’m glad that romance isn’t really a focus of the series too.
That ending though, I am completely shook right now. Everything we’ve seen built in the past four books is gone now. What does this mean for Bo?
That was very unexpected honestly. I’m not sure if I want to carry on reading or not now.
Update: I decided that I didn’t want to continue the series. After four books I don’t feel like I’ve gotten to know the characters that well and what was promising in book 1 has left me kinda bored now. They’re still fun reads but they’re not for me anymore I think.
I am literally shook by this entire instalment. I must admit that at times I was confused by why people did things and I’d forgotten who people were, but despite some criticism I’d heard about the plot I thought it to be interesting.
I’m glad that romance isn’t really a focus of the series too.
That ending though, I am completely shook right now. Everything we’ve seen built in the past four books is gone now. What does this mean for Bo?
That was very unexpected honestly. I’m not sure if I want to carry on reading or not now.
Update: I decided that I didn’t want to continue the series. After four books I don’t feel like I’ve gotten to know the characters that well and what was promising in book 1 has left me kinda bored now. They’re still fun reads but they’re not for me anymore I think.
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June 29, 2021
I was starting to have hope for this series, but this book let me down. This series is really bad for not having a well rounded story. The book gives only the bits and pieces that don't mean the most. Things just suddenly happen that concludes that story and characters just do things without a build up. Some stuff just seems a little too fantastical even for a vampire and demon fictitious world and comes up as the resolution is just convenient.
August 31, 2023
I guessed where the missing daemon billionaire was right away, these book’s are sadly always predictable.
The friends & colleagues around Bo are more interesting then she is, she just not a very likeable character.
The slow burn between her & Michael is so far fetched, she treats him like crap.
I’m waiting until the end of these books to find out that her grandfather’s cat is not a normal cat
The friends & colleagues around Bo are more interesting then she is, she just not a very likeable character.
The slow burn between her & Michael is so far fetched, she treats him like crap.
I’m waiting until the end of these books to find out that her grandfather’s cat is not a normal cat
February 14, 2018
Just can't stop
I am so enthralled with this series. I wake up early and go to sleep late so I can keep on reading. I believe I have 2 more books to go. I usually don't like long series, but this one has been excellent. I'm glad I decided to go ahead and read it. I just recently "discovered" Helen Harper. How did I miss her before?
I am so enthralled with this series. I wake up early and go to sleep late so I can keep on reading. I believe I have 2 more books to go. I usually don't like long series, but this one has been excellent. I'm glad I decided to go ahead and read it. I just recently "discovered" Helen Harper. How did I miss her before?
December 2, 2018
2.5 stars for excessive, "I bit my lip." I've dumped series before for too much lip biting. If the next one is this bad, I'll dump this series too. Bo bites her lip in pretty much every chapter. How lazy to keep writing that. I don't read British writers very often--could it be a quirk of theirs? Well, on to the next.
April 24, 2025
Wow, watching her grow into her vampirism is amazing and breathtaking- and a little scary. So much happens in this book to change, reform, alter her in character and understanding, it really takes the breath away! I have one more in the series, and I'm looking forward to it in ways I didn't expect from the start.
August 21, 2025
Wow. I don't even know where to start. This book blew me away. This was an emotional rollercoaster ride! It left me reeling. Definitely impactful. It's almost 3 am and I really just want - feel the need - to start book five NOW! So, my recommendation is to make sure you have time for a massive binge read before you start the series, but definitely, start the series. It's really good.
February 19, 2018
2.5 stars
While this series is getting better, Bo remains unlikable and her relationship with Micheal remains a cardboard cutout rather than anything to swoon over.
The mystery was obvious, what was shocking was that Bo was able to figure out what no one else could.
While this series is getting better, Bo remains unlikable and her relationship with Micheal remains a cardboard cutout rather than anything to swoon over.
The mystery was obvious, what was shocking was that Bo was able to figure out what no one else could.
April 28, 2019
Fade to black
Bo Blackman rises to her role as the Red Angel. She confronts the mysterious X and others in this action-packed episode. Her struggle against her inner demon intensifies as the Red Angel goes dark.
Bo Blackman rises to her role as the Red Angel. She confronts the mysterious X and others in this action-packed episode. Her struggle against her inner demon intensifies as the Red Angel goes dark.
October 27, 2022
There was a lot of action in this book. Bo is still getting herself into trouble but now she is involving others. Bo accuses a vampire of trying to kill her grandfather and may loos a friend because of it. I can’t weight until the next book!
May 28, 2023
Audiobook: Book 4 picks up where book 3 picks-up. Interesting and exciting story with plenty of action. My only complaint is the turn in the book at the very end.... Ugh!! Not sure that I will continue the series.
August 14, 2024
Very good read
Things are getting serious in this series, and Bo has changed a lot, this book is a very good read, just like all the others, and I'm looking forward to reading the next book in this series, and I hope it's just as good.
Things are getting serious in this series, and Bo has changed a lot, this book is a very good read, just like all the others, and I'm looking forward to reading the next book in this series, and I hope it's just as good.
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