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Rook & Izzy
An ancient artefact, backed up by a prophecy that's as vague as it is irritating, unearths itself in the hopes of being accidentally put together and getting a good, old-fashioned apocalypse going. It's up to Ezechias, an earnest angel undergoing Authority training, to hunt it down and destroy it before the whole world blows to bits. Well, that, or it's up to Rook, an insouciant demon with business cards more stylish than he actually warrants, to hunt down the angel and use any means necessary to ensure his failure. Either way, the apocalypse may be nigh, with Rook and Ezechias at the centre of it all, and if they get a little distracted by each other... well, humankind's had a good run, hasn't it?
228 pages, Paperback
First published May 28, 2016
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Cary Attwell
3 books88 followersI am a first-time author living in Seattle, Washington, where it rains and rains like the dickens, except when it doesn't. Fretting occurs on a daily basis, and small acts of idiocy are perpetrated with stunning proficiency much more often.
If, every so often, you hear the trace of a little whisper-scream on the evening breeze as it swirls past you, that's probably just me still not having gotten over the fact that I managed to write a novel. Sorry about that; it's a condition. I'm trying to get it looked at.
If, every so often, you hear the trace of a little whisper-scream on the evening breeze as it swirls past you, that's probably just me still not having gotten over the fact that I managed to write a novel. Sorry about that; it's a condition. I'm trying to get it looked at.
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April 5, 2017
I loved Attwell's first book, The Other Guy, but she didn't release anything for the past four years so this one almost passed me by. I was pretty excited with it, of course. Hoping that the first book wasn't just, well, 'one hit wonder'.
Unfortunately, this one didn't impress me as much as The Other Guy. Mainly because I thought the story felt rather aimless. Rook and Izzy (and Zion) TALK A LOT during their attempt to find the Gur-Kimah but it also seems lack of action, and the story just doesn't really move forward.
The format doesn't help too. I bought this from Amazon, and I noticed that the book doesn't have chapters. It's a minor pet peeve of mine. I just don't like reading a novel-length story without chapters/breaks. You know, like those long fan-fictions on AO3? Yeah, NOT a fan! Because it feels like something that goes on and on and on without direction.
Anyway, I'm rambling... sorry about that (I'm so channeling Izzy *lol*). Despite that, I did like both Rook and Izzy. Izzy is endearing. Rook is charming. PLUS, Attwell's humor is still strongly present here. I smiled a lot reading about Rook and Izzy's interaction. And their first kiss is so sweet...
Similar to The Other Guy, this is VERY CLEAN story. So you only get hugs and a kiss. Don't expect smut :).
Unfortunately, this one didn't impress me as much as The Other Guy. Mainly because I thought the story felt rather aimless. Rook and Izzy (and Zion) TALK A LOT during their attempt to find the Gur-Kimah but it also seems lack of action, and the story just doesn't really move forward.
The format doesn't help too. I bought this from Amazon, and I noticed that the book doesn't have chapters. It's a minor pet peeve of mine. I just don't like reading a novel-length story without chapters/breaks. You know, like those long fan-fictions on AO3? Yeah, NOT a fan! Because it feels like something that goes on and on and on without direction.
Anyway, I'm rambling... sorry about that (I'm so channeling Izzy *lol*). Despite that, I did like both Rook and Izzy. Izzy is endearing. Rook is charming. PLUS, Attwell's humor is still strongly present here. I smiled a lot reading about Rook and Izzy's interaction. And their first kiss is so sweet...
Similar to The Other Guy, this is VERY CLEAN story. So you only get hugs and a kiss. Don't expect smut :).
August 29, 2016
I cannot begin to describe the excitement I had going into this book. I LOVED The Other Guy. Like loved it to bits and I still read it time and again. When I looked up Rook & Izzy I just knew I had to read it.
It goes without saying that my mind was obviously going to jump to Crowley and Aziraphale from Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch and Rook and Izzy did remind me of my favourite angel and demon. What was more exciting that it was going to be a romance.
To say that Rook & Izzy surprised me would be an understatement. We have an angel and demon who don't want an apocalypse because they like the world they live in and now they have to work together to prevent the said apocalypse, and also fall a little in love along the way. I thought it was going to be a fast-paced, action-packed, supernatural novel with a sweet romance. Well, it turned out to be something completely different. A good different, mind you. Whilst it was low on action and the plot did sort of meander a bit, I got the feeling that this book was more of a character study than your run of the mill supernatural novel.
Rook and Izzy (and Zion) talked a lot. Like a lot. But it was never boring. Like ever. Their banter is the crux of this novel, and I'm sure if I were to read it again, there's gonna be a whole lot more that I might end up noticing between the lines. Cary Atwell's writing is top class and I'll pretty much swallow any other new book by her.
I would be lying if I said I was interested in the apocalypse aspect of the novel. I so wasn't. It was all about Rook and Izzy for me and they were perfect. I'm giving this book 4 stars only because there wasn't more of that sweet romance I wanted. Here's hoping that there's gonna be a sequel, in which case, this book gets 5 stars from me.
It goes without saying that my mind was obviously going to jump to Crowley and Aziraphale from Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch and Rook and Izzy did remind me of my favourite angel and demon. What was more exciting that it was going to be a romance.
To say that Rook & Izzy surprised me would be an understatement. We have an angel and demon who don't want an apocalypse because they like the world they live in and now they have to work together to prevent the said apocalypse, and also fall a little in love along the way. I thought it was going to be a fast-paced, action-packed, supernatural novel with a sweet romance. Well, it turned out to be something completely different. A good different, mind you. Whilst it was low on action and the plot did sort of meander a bit, I got the feeling that this book was more of a character study than your run of the mill supernatural novel.
Rook and Izzy (and Zion) talked a lot. Like a lot. But it was never boring. Like ever. Their banter is the crux of this novel, and I'm sure if I were to read it again, there's gonna be a whole lot more that I might end up noticing between the lines. Cary Atwell's writing is top class and I'll pretty much swallow any other new book by her.
I would be lying if I said I was interested in the apocalypse aspect of the novel. I so wasn't. It was all about Rook and Izzy for me and they were perfect. I'm giving this book 4 stars only because there wasn't more of that sweet romance I wanted. Here's hoping that there's gonna be a sequel, in which case, this book gets 5 stars from me.
April 17, 2019
I don’t love this as much as “The Other Guy”, But this is an author who can make pretty much anything work for me.
June 25, 2016
I really like and appreciate the author's sense of humour and I liked the book. Three stars mean I liked it. Sorry about repeating myself to those of you who are exposed to my reviews on a regular basis. I liked it, 'k? It's not shite, I enjoyed myself reading it but there are buts.
I like the characters, I like the humour but I would have liked it even better with a little more action in it, though. That break-in thing was a IMHO a wasted chance because it could have made the plot a little more interesting.
And, ahem, speaking of plot... it's... kind of... holey. That's just fine as long as I'm entertained enough to just ignore it but even the characters are talking about how unlikely the scenario is because both of their bosses are, well, actually omniscient. Uhm. That's 1 part clever, and 2 parts awkward because it never gets explained away properly.
Still, there are tons of one-liners I'll probably re-use, the characters are really likeable and I recommend it to people who like to giggle quietly while they are reading.
I like the characters, I like the humour but I would have liked it even better with a little more action in it, though. That break-in thing was a IMHO a wasted chance because it could have made the plot a little more interesting.
And, ahem, speaking of plot... it's... kind of... holey. That's just fine as long as I'm entertained enough to just ignore it but even the characters are talking about how unlikely the scenario is because both of their bosses are, well, actually omniscient. Uhm. That's 1 part clever, and 2 parts awkward because it never gets explained away properly.
Still, there are tons of one-liners I'll probably re-use, the characters are really likeable and I recommend it to people who like to giggle quietly while they are reading.
June 22, 2016
Great story
I loved the story! Something interesting and new. I do hope there are a couple follow up books with the characters as it reads like it could be a series.
The characters I loved though I think it took awhile to pick up and the main mission the two were on could have been a little more exciting then sitting in a antique store for most of the book.
Overall, the book was endearing and a nice take on a gay love story. Big fan of this author and looking forward to reading more.
I loved the story! Something interesting and new. I do hope there are a couple follow up books with the characters as it reads like it could be a series.
The characters I loved though I think it took awhile to pick up and the main mission the two were on could have been a little more exciting then sitting in a antique store for most of the book.
Overall, the book was endearing and a nice take on a gay love story. Big fan of this author and looking forward to reading more.
August 24, 2016
A quick read on a plane trip (we travel a lot). It was entertaining and filled the time.
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