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The Angel of Evil
Nothing will ever be the same. Satina is gone, kidnapped by the enemy. Disobeying Lucifer, Philip heads out to find her, journeying into the deep darkness of Outer Reach. But nothing can prepare Philip for the horror that awaits—or the demons he will face.
Meanwhile, Lucifer’s kingdom is threatened as the Great Devil War draws closer. All Hell is about to break loose.
The Angel of Evil is volume 4 of The Great Devil War series.
Meanwhile, Lucifer’s kingdom is threatened as the Great Devil War draws closer. All Hell is about to break loose.
The Angel of Evil is volume 4 of The Great Devil War series.
315 pages, ebook
First published January 1, 2010
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About the author
Kenneth B. Andersen
17 books127 followersI was born in Denmark on a dark and stormy night in November 1976. I began writing when I was a teenager. My first book was a really awful horror novel titled Nidhug's Slaves. It didn't get published. Luckily.
During the next 7 years, I wrote nearly 20 novels--all of which were rejected--while working as a school teacher.
In 2000 I published my debut fantasy book, The Battle of Caïssa, and that's when things really took off. Since then I've published more than forty books for children and young adults in genres ranging from fantasy to horror and science fiction.
My books have been translated into more than 15 languages and my series about the superhero Antboy has been adapted for film, which is available on Netflix. An animated tv series is currently in development.
A musical of The Devil's Apprentice opened in the fall 2018 and the movie rights for the series have been optioned.
I live in Copenhagen with my wife, two boys, a dog named Milo and spiders in the basement.
During the next 7 years, I wrote nearly 20 novels--all of which were rejected--while working as a school teacher.
In 2000 I published my debut fantasy book, The Battle of Caïssa, and that's when things really took off. Since then I've published more than forty books for children and young adults in genres ranging from fantasy to horror and science fiction.
My books have been translated into more than 15 languages and my series about the superhero Antboy has been adapted for film, which is available on Netflix. An animated tv series is currently in development.
A musical of The Devil's Apprentice opened in the fall 2018 and the movie rights for the series have been optioned.
I live in Copenhagen with my wife, two boys, a dog named Milo and spiders in the basement.
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July 5, 2020
How I read this: Free ebook copy received through blog tour
The Angel of Evil seems very different from the others in the series. Right from the end of book 3, it’s been clear that the story would take a darker, more mature turn – and it did. Where it was playful before, now even demons say, you shouldn’t have such a dark outlook at the world. Even they think Philip’s become too much like a demon – more so even than real demons. Because they know it’s simply their job, their nature – but for Philip, he lets it consume him – his hate becomes everything. And that is terrifying to see.
Philip struggles a lot with the good and evil in his heart. It’s a tough choice, especially when you’re in hell and there are all these motivations to just be bad, because it’s what they do here. But Philip is tortured by dreams and regrets. I liked one part in particular – where Philip does something bad to someone, and is then haunted by dreams, seeing himself do the same thing – but not to the other, rather to himself. It’s a message of the fact that ultimately, when we are hurting someone, we are really destroying ourselves, hurting ourselves.
I loved it how this book builds everything up both in the story arc of Hell, as well as Philip’s arc. Things wrap up – the war is finally waged, and Philip also ends up learning some things about himself, realizing some goals, making serious decisions.
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The Angel of Evil seems very different from the others in the series. Right from the end of book 3, it’s been clear that the story would take a darker, more mature turn – and it did. Where it was playful before, now even demons say, you shouldn’t have such a dark outlook at the world. Even they think Philip’s become too much like a demon – more so even than real demons. Because they know it’s simply their job, their nature – but for Philip, he lets it consume him – his hate becomes everything. And that is terrifying to see.
Philip struggles a lot with the good and evil in his heart. It’s a tough choice, especially when you’re in hell and there are all these motivations to just be bad, because it’s what they do here. But Philip is tortured by dreams and regrets. I liked one part in particular – where Philip does something bad to someone, and is then haunted by dreams, seeing himself do the same thing – but not to the other, rather to himself. It’s a message of the fact that ultimately, when we are hurting someone, we are really destroying ourselves, hurting ourselves.
I loved it how this book builds everything up both in the story arc of Hell, as well as Philip’s arc. Things wrap up – the war is finally waged, and Philip also ends up learning some things about himself, realizing some goals, making serious decisions.
If you want to read the full review, you can find it here:
Triggers:
I thank the author and The Write Reads tours for giving me a free copy in exchange to an honest review. This has not affected my opinion.
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July 2, 2020
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Synopsis: Philip has changed, Satina has been kidnapped and the war is beginning. As Lucifer’s reingn and kingdom is threatened, he tries to protect his demons and forbid Philip from looking for Satina. But Philip disobeys and journeys into the Outer Reach, as he venture through the deep darkness, Philip comes across demons and horrors alike and takes deadly risks in order to save Satina.
The Angel Of Evil, by Kenneth B Andersen is the 4th book in the series and the darkest by far. The Third book ended on a dark note, promising a darker and more deadly adventure in this installment and it delivered. I love dark fantasy so naturally this book has received the highest rating from me out of the entire series so far – it managed to be violent and complex with much higher stakes and risks but still managed to keep the charm the earlier books held.
This series holds a delightful charm no matter how dark it becomes, and this book is no different. It somehow manages to be nostalgic and refreshing all at once. The unique story, deep themes and shocking twists makes it a standout read, one that again pulled me out of a reading slump. Yet, it has a nostalgia to it, it is reminiscent of those childhood fantasy books you read that made you realise that you love fantasy, it takes you back to that childhood delight of reading and reminds you why you love to read.
The Angel Of Evil is wonderfully written, charming and adventurous but with a sharp edge. Andersen shows his harsher skills in this story really delving into the grit and violence of the Devil War. The story still maintains the beautiful descriptions now balanced with darker and harsher descriptions for the war itself, showing there are risks and consequences to each action. We get a lot more raw emotion in this book, and a lot more pain – with characters behaving cruller than before. Again Andersen manages to weave a fantastic story through his excellent writing.
We still stay with Philip’s narrative in this book, and this time he is much more ruthless. After his change at the end of the third book, Philip seems to have embraced his devil side and seems much more skilled as a devil than ever before. This was a very interesting perspective because we get a more complex struggle within Philip, he goes through a lot of painful tests that challenge his character, he is still not a ‘bad’ boy but he isn’t the innocent angel he used to be. We manage to connect with Philip on a much deeper level than ever before as he is physically and emotionally challenged and the empathy surrounding his character is much stronger, we feel for Philip much more than before, and sympathise with him as the story goes on.
Philip’s development as a character is incredibly realistic despite the fantasy scene, it is messy, complex and multi-dimensional – he doesn’t change or develop on a linear scale. He flits back and forth between good and bad, settling mostly on a grey area without being an evil person, he develops in logic and reason but his emotions are constantly changing. It is a raw and human form of development and I loved it.
The story itself is brilliant. This book is a successful result of what has been built up in the previous books. It was fantastic to see how all the pieces came together to create this war against Lucifer. We start following Philip as he plans to rescue Satina, mastering his Devil skills and disobeying Lucifer. Philip’s plan is actually pretty interesting for his age, though some of his decisions are a little naïve (realistic mistakes or unnecessary risks reflecting his age) and it is great to watch play out as he tries to infiltrate Aziel’s base and help Lucifer keep his throne.
This book open’s up the underworld, and the rules/mythology behind it all, as Philip and Aziel’s plans plays out. Though this story puts together the pieces of the previous books, there is still a significant amount of mystery in this book too, where and what is Aziel’s plan, why is he doing what he is doing and can Philip save Satina, and Lucifer’s kingdom. This book is still a fantastic web of mystery, tension and plots and perfectly builds a dark and violent story of war and conflict. Not only that this story brings a new perspective to the themes of death, mortality, identity and individuality – this explores the themes in new, and in-depth ways.
I loved this story, the consequences were real, the war was interesting and cleverly done, Aziel’s part was cruel and clever and Philip was strong and determined. The ending of this story was amazing! If you think the book is dark the ending is even darker. A face off, the violence, the resolution was brilliant – it was cold, cruel and devastating but also a perfect resolution for this part of the story, it sets up for an excellent next installment and definitely changes Philip drastically. I cannot wait to see how the story progresses!
While the majority of this story takes place in Hell and the Outer Reach, we also get to see Paradise and the characters connected with there again too – this element is incorporated very well into the story and again helps to resolve and piece together the mysteries of the past books. I love how we get to see all the characters introduced to us together again all working together or against each other. Moreover, I love the relationship’s built up between the characters and how they progress and developed alongside the characters. Lucifer and Philip’s relationship is again shown to be a close one and is portrayed excellently, Satina and Philip’s relationship is still naturally progressing, and everyone else’s connections are equally well explored.
Honestly, I can’t say much more about this book without spoiling the series but this was a fantastic next installment in the series. It was deliciously dark but still charming, it perfectly developed and expanded the world we have come to know and love, developed and added more complexities to the characters making them more raw and real, and the plot was shocking, violent and an excellent result to the previous build up.
Overall, this was an excellent book and I would definitely recommend it to those who already love the series. I would also recommend this series to fantasy lovers, people interested in branching into fantasy or someone who wants to be reminded of why they fell in love with fantasy in the first place.
*I received a kindle copy of this book from @The_WriteReads/the author in exchange for an honest review and for a place on the #blogtour*
Synopsis: Philip has changed, Satina has been kidnapped and the war is beginning. As Lucifer’s reingn and kingdom is threatened, he tries to protect his demons and forbid Philip from looking for Satina. But Philip disobeys and journeys into the Outer Reach, as he venture through the deep darkness, Philip comes across demons and horrors alike and takes deadly risks in order to save Satina.
The Angel Of Evil, by Kenneth B Andersen is the 4th book in the series and the darkest by far. The Third book ended on a dark note, promising a darker and more deadly adventure in this installment and it delivered. I love dark fantasy so naturally this book has received the highest rating from me out of the entire series so far – it managed to be violent and complex with much higher stakes and risks but still managed to keep the charm the earlier books held.
This series holds a delightful charm no matter how dark it becomes, and this book is no different. It somehow manages to be nostalgic and refreshing all at once. The unique story, deep themes and shocking twists makes it a standout read, one that again pulled me out of a reading slump. Yet, it has a nostalgia to it, it is reminiscent of those childhood fantasy books you read that made you realise that you love fantasy, it takes you back to that childhood delight of reading and reminds you why you love to read.
The Angel Of Evil is wonderfully written, charming and adventurous but with a sharp edge. Andersen shows his harsher skills in this story really delving into the grit and violence of the Devil War. The story still maintains the beautiful descriptions now balanced with darker and harsher descriptions for the war itself, showing there are risks and consequences to each action. We get a lot more raw emotion in this book, and a lot more pain – with characters behaving cruller than before. Again Andersen manages to weave a fantastic story through his excellent writing.
We still stay with Philip’s narrative in this book, and this time he is much more ruthless. After his change at the end of the third book, Philip seems to have embraced his devil side and seems much more skilled as a devil than ever before. This was a very interesting perspective because we get a more complex struggle within Philip, he goes through a lot of painful tests that challenge his character, he is still not a ‘bad’ boy but he isn’t the innocent angel he used to be. We manage to connect with Philip on a much deeper level than ever before as he is physically and emotionally challenged and the empathy surrounding his character is much stronger, we feel for Philip much more than before, and sympathise with him as the story goes on.
Philip’s development as a character is incredibly realistic despite the fantasy scene, it is messy, complex and multi-dimensional – he doesn’t change or develop on a linear scale. He flits back and forth between good and bad, settling mostly on a grey area without being an evil person, he develops in logic and reason but his emotions are constantly changing. It is a raw and human form of development and I loved it.
The story itself is brilliant. This book is a successful result of what has been built up in the previous books. It was fantastic to see how all the pieces came together to create this war against Lucifer. We start following Philip as he plans to rescue Satina, mastering his Devil skills and disobeying Lucifer. Philip’s plan is actually pretty interesting for his age, though some of his decisions are a little naïve (realistic mistakes or unnecessary risks reflecting his age) and it is great to watch play out as he tries to infiltrate Aziel’s base and help Lucifer keep his throne.
This book open’s up the underworld, and the rules/mythology behind it all, as Philip and Aziel’s plans plays out. Though this story puts together the pieces of the previous books, there is still a significant amount of mystery in this book too, where and what is Aziel’s plan, why is he doing what he is doing and can Philip save Satina, and Lucifer’s kingdom. This book is still a fantastic web of mystery, tension and plots and perfectly builds a dark and violent story of war and conflict. Not only that this story brings a new perspective to the themes of death, mortality, identity and individuality – this explores the themes in new, and in-depth ways.
I loved this story, the consequences were real, the war was interesting and cleverly done, Aziel’s part was cruel and clever and Philip was strong and determined. The ending of this story was amazing! If you think the book is dark the ending is even darker. A face off, the violence, the resolution was brilliant – it was cold, cruel and devastating but also a perfect resolution for this part of the story, it sets up for an excellent next installment and definitely changes Philip drastically. I cannot wait to see how the story progresses!
While the majority of this story takes place in Hell and the Outer Reach, we also get to see Paradise and the characters connected with there again too – this element is incorporated very well into the story and again helps to resolve and piece together the mysteries of the past books. I love how we get to see all the characters introduced to us together again all working together or against each other. Moreover, I love the relationship’s built up between the characters and how they progress and developed alongside the characters. Lucifer and Philip’s relationship is again shown to be a close one and is portrayed excellently, Satina and Philip’s relationship is still naturally progressing, and everyone else’s connections are equally well explored.
Honestly, I can’t say much more about this book without spoiling the series but this was a fantastic next installment in the series. It was deliciously dark but still charming, it perfectly developed and expanded the world we have come to know and love, developed and added more complexities to the characters making them more raw and real, and the plot was shocking, violent and an excellent result to the previous build up.
Overall, this was an excellent book and I would definitely recommend it to those who already love the series. I would also recommend this series to fantasy lovers, people interested in branching into fantasy or someone who wants to be reminded of why they fell in love with fantasy in the first place.
*I received a kindle copy of this book from @The_WriteReads/the author in exchange for an honest review and for a place on the #blogtour*
November 4, 2024
Fantastisk bogserie og kan næsten ikke vente med at komme i gang med den næste bog.
Djævelsk god.
Djævelsk god.
April 1, 2020
3.7 stars.
The Angel of Evil is the fourth installment of the Devil War series. The young Phillip Engel, our main character of the series, is growing to be quite the devil boy... or kid, or young man. Honestly, I’m a little lost at how old he is now. There are a few scenes that I feel like he’s older than others. But, that’s okay because time is different as you alter your existence from Earth to Hell and even the occasional stay in Heaven. He has a way of looking outside the box and solving mysteries, which seems to be exactly what Lucifer and Hell as we now know it needs. Help, help and more help. They continuously struggle to solve their own issues, and Phillip is just the brave little smarty pants for the job. Especially in the Angel of Evil since Aziel, the young tempter devil who caused so much trouble in previous books has become so powerful!
Aziel has created his own form of hell in the outer darkness. He calls it the ‘New Hell’ and intends on completely overthrowing Lucifer. One traiter at a time has snuck out of hell, and made their way to Aziels growing army. Aziel has some tricks up his sleeve that are unexpected and if they are to go as planned then he could very well win the oncoming war
In the last book, Jahova made an appearance and I loved it because he and Satan were kind of funny with their comical disagreements. His appearances in this one weren't quite as enjoyable for me. There was a lot more biblical referencing and twisting around of religious beliefs. Although I understand their necessity in the plot, I didn’t particularly care much for that aspect in the book. I felt like it was just too much. I also felt a little disappointed in the war itself. Like there was a three and a half book build up to a war that only lasted a minimal amount of pages. The detail in those few pages was awesome, but I really wanted more.
What I did love however is the growing dynamics between Phillip and Satina. She was captured by Aziel and drugged, forced to live in his castle as his queen to be. Phillip couldn’t bear the thought of all the unknown things that Aziel could have been doing to and/or with her. So he went against Lucifer’s command and snuck out of hell to find her and bring her back. When he reached New Hell, it wasn’t at all what he expected, and because of his defiance, Phillip made a huge breakthrough to the case.
Even though this wasn’t my favorite of the series, I did enjoy it and I very much look forward to reading the next installment!
The Angel of Evil is the fourth installment of the Devil War series. The young Phillip Engel, our main character of the series, is growing to be quite the devil boy... or kid, or young man. Honestly, I’m a little lost at how old he is now. There are a few scenes that I feel like he’s older than others. But, that’s okay because time is different as you alter your existence from Earth to Hell and even the occasional stay in Heaven. He has a way of looking outside the box and solving mysteries, which seems to be exactly what Lucifer and Hell as we now know it needs. Help, help and more help. They continuously struggle to solve their own issues, and Phillip is just the brave little smarty pants for the job. Especially in the Angel of Evil since Aziel, the young tempter devil who caused so much trouble in previous books has become so powerful!
Aziel has created his own form of hell in the outer darkness. He calls it the ‘New Hell’ and intends on completely overthrowing Lucifer. One traiter at a time has snuck out of hell, and made their way to Aziels growing army. Aziel has some tricks up his sleeve that are unexpected and if they are to go as planned then he could very well win the oncoming war
In the last book, Jahova made an appearance and I loved it because he and Satan were kind of funny with their comical disagreements. His appearances in this one weren't quite as enjoyable for me. There was a lot more biblical referencing and twisting around of religious beliefs. Although I understand their necessity in the plot, I didn’t particularly care much for that aspect in the book. I felt like it was just too much. I also felt a little disappointed in the war itself. Like there was a three and a half book build up to a war that only lasted a minimal amount of pages. The detail in those few pages was awesome, but I really wanted more.
What I did love however is the growing dynamics between Phillip and Satina. She was captured by Aziel and drugged, forced to live in his castle as his queen to be. Phillip couldn’t bear the thought of all the unknown things that Aziel could have been doing to and/or with her. So he went against Lucifer’s command and snuck out of hell to find her and bring her back. When he reached New Hell, it wasn’t at all what he expected, and because of his defiance, Phillip made a huge breakthrough to the case.
Even though this wasn’t my favorite of the series, I did enjoy it and I very much look forward to reading the next installment!
July 20, 2024
Okay. Okay okay okay. Ro på. Da jeg var barn, var jeg totalt bidt af serien. Jeg åd de tre første bøger op, og forudbestilte Ondskabens Engel. Motherfucker I was there on day one. Det var fantastisk dengang, og det er fantastisk nu. I modsætning til de tidligere bind, så omhandler bogen ikke super meget af andre underverdener, men er derimod næsten udelukkende fokuseret på det forestående slag mellem djævle og... øøh djævle. Som så mange andre YA serier, så vokser bøgerne lige så meget som dem, der har fulgt med gennem tiden. Det bliver mørkere, mere voksent, mere dystert, men også lettere at relatere til. Bevares, måske ikke da jeg var 10 år gammel, men lad mig være. Ondskabens Engel når et højdepunkt i serien, ikke blot med historien, men også med hændelserne. Der er mord, tortur, hævn, frygt, karma og fryd. Plotlines, der er blevet bygget på siden den første bog bliver afsluttet, og spændingen er total. Aziel er mere modbydelig end nogensinde før, og han er en fantastisk skurk. Han er ondskabsfuld, intelligent, hævngerrig og tålmodighed, men også lige tilpas kujon nok til at have et menneskeligt snit (haaa). Er han den absolut mest komplekse karakter i verden? Nej, ikke nødvendigvis, men det behøver han heller ikke at være. Han spiller sin rolle godt, og han kunne ikke passe bedre ind i historien. Men der er mere i bogen. Kærlighed, angst, afsløringer og yada yada yada, I kender rutinen. Men alt i alt, en perfekt afslutning på serien!
...som så adskillige år senere bliver fuldstændig undermineret af, at Kenneth valgte at fortsætte serien med nye bøger. For helvede....
Men ja ja, den tid den sorg. Vi vender tilbage til mine følelser omkring dem, men lad os bare sige, at de er blandede.
Ikke desto mindre, Ondskabens Engel har altid været en speciel bog for mig, så det er tid til en sang. En meget speciel sang, fra et meget specielt band. Et band hvis navn pryder min højre arm. Min favorit sang fra dem, og muligvis min favorit sang overhovedet. 'Mare' fra det portugisiske band Gaerea. Enjoy.
Toodles.
...som så adskillige år senere bliver fuldstændig undermineret af, at Kenneth valgte at fortsætte serien med nye bøger. For helvede....
Men ja ja, den tid den sorg. Vi vender tilbage til mine følelser omkring dem, men lad os bare sige, at de er blandede.
Ikke desto mindre, Ondskabens Engel har altid været en speciel bog for mig, så det er tid til en sang. En meget speciel sang, fra et meget specielt band. Et band hvis navn pryder min højre arm. Min favorit sang fra dem, og muligvis min favorit sang overhovedet. 'Mare' fra det portugisiske band Gaerea. Enjoy.
Toodles.
August 30, 2020
This review is part of the #TheAngelofEvil #UltimateBlogTour hosted by TheWritereads.
Thanks a ton, Dave from @TheWriteReads and the author-Kenneth B. Andersen, for giving me this opportunity and providing me with a free e-book copy of ‘The Angel of Evil’ on exchange for an honest and unbiased opinion.
There’s so much going on in the underworlds this time. Philip’s love for his dearest ones has metamorphosed him into a young and cold devil boy. He has grown two huge shiny horns, a pair of mammoth wings and a pointy tail. Philip’s benevolent and munificent nature was eclipsed by a fathomless indignation and fury the moment he met Grum inside the torture chamber and made him confess,which in no way was an easy task.
I loved Philip’s character particularly here in this book. With the nifty transformation to Malthorn Dargue, his journey to New Hell and then how he pretends to live a normal life there-in order to make things even and bring his Satina back to himself- amongst the most maleficent enemies, the character throughout has been executed in such an impressive way and I think that Philip’s role in this book of the series has attracted me the most.
Here we get to visit a dastardlier and an awful world of evils- the New Hell created by the traitor- Aziel- who plans on waging a war against Lucifer and claiming the black throne, once and for ever! Just like the previous books in the series, the world-building here is amazing as usual! The ambiance is reflected in the air and the flagitious darkness of New Hell which is concentrated with sinister forth comings, a disastrous reprisal and eternal hatred. Philip’s stay here for few nights is one of the most engaging portions of the book. I loved the flow of the events that followed. Philip is like the “Guardian Angel”. His sagaciousness is like an undimmed track through a dense convoluted maze, like the light at the end of a tunnel, dragging him through the darkness and eventually displaying the paths, the paths of vengeance against those who harmed his loved ones and the paths to save the world of the living and the dead. I won’t go beyond this talking about Philip’s life-threatening adventures in New Hell because spoilers but I really enjoyed this part the most! It was a totally new experience like living in the city of the enemies, surrounded by constant threats and viciousness, trying to do the needed unbeknownst of how fast the sand is pouring through the hourglass and the dangers that lurk within the darkness.
I have always liked the notion of Lucifer in this whole series. He’s more of an empathetic grandfather like figure to Philip than a devil. Lucifer has always been supportive of Philip’s actions, always concerned about his well-being and his desires. In this book Lucifer appears to be a bit timorous, fearful and indecisive considering the recent dawn of the events which have been making the headlines and I loved how Philip here acts like a guardian here, like the spearhead and the fire torch, optimistically guiding the path to a new possibility and tracing the solutions to all the heaving confusions and pandemonium arising in Hell lately! It’s wonderful how this young boy has guided SATAN in times of dire need, showed him the right road and acted responsibly, or to be more precise, acted like the “Angel of the Evil”. At times (quite frequently in this book) we even see how desperate and furious Philip becomes that he goes against Satan’s commands and yet, in the end, Lucifer has nothing to shower but praises for what Phillip achieves! So the relationship between Lucifer and Philip keeps on getting more dignified with every book in the series and it is wonderful.
Now the War, we have this Great War- the war between Hell and New Hell, the war which has greatly invoked tremendous turmoil and incertitude in Heaven and Earth. Aziel has expanded his army- an army of devils who snuck out of Hell to join hands with Aziel, an army of vile and accursed creatures, and an army of some of the most powerful entities ever in the history of mankind! Aziel has a sinister plan chalked out and this unwavering confidence about his victory is unnerving ! I Loved how meticulously and pedantically the war and it’s ruins have been narrated in the story but I felt that the duration could have been made a little longer. Like all this time the anticipation of the great war has been built up so intensely, throughout the books, but it just ended too soon. There’s No doubt about how much I loved the details and everything but I wanted more.
Certain biblical references and the stories in the Christian mythology have been included in all the books of the series. However, in this book I felt there were too many and nonetheless it interested me as always! I love to learn these stuffs about different religious beliefs and mythology and undoubtedly these components make the story even more engrossing!
Besides all these, I really adored the growing intensity of the relationship between Philip and Satina. A human boy and a devil girl madly in love with each other! Like how fascinating can this relationship be??!! The purity, the devotion!! I just love everything about them!! The expressions are always so subtle but the impact is heavier than can be possibly imagined!! The chemistry keeps on getting better and better with each and every book of the series and that I really admire!
Just like the previous book, this book too had moments where I found myself teary-eyed. Emotions. Emotions and love above all that drive us to our destination, we look up to love and relationships and tirelessly try to retain what is nearest to our hearts! How does it feel when you lose the people you love and care for the most?? Well, I wouldn’t talk about those specific portions of the book which were really emotionally captivating because spoilers, but I could tell you one thing- you’ll feel those horripilation on your arms!
I also found it enthralling and thirst-quenching how all the knots have been finally untied, the lingering questions in our heads have been finally answered and all the pieces of the puzzle have been put to place.. but but there’s more! There’s more to the story than what is visible to the naked eye!! Probably in the next installment we get to witness some unprecedented twists in the story?? Who knows? Like the author has amazed us with each and every book in the series and I can’t help but yearn for more adventure!
Will Philip and Satina be able to retain their love relationship in this world of uncertainties? Who wins the war?? What becomes of Aziel? Is there more to this meandering tale of Philip’s adventures??
To sum up I’d say, the plot gets undoubtedly better with each and every book!! You have to read the story with a fresh mind and great concentration, you can’t miss a detail while you’re in the flow of reading because there are so many diverse things going on in the story and Each and Every chapter in this book is important and adds up to the fineness of the overall story-line. So this shows how the author has been successful in making the plot so Engaging and building up a sense of apprehension and suspense at each and every instant. The language is so lucid to proceed with and the story goes on so smoothly, like I didn’t find a single portion that bored or made me wish to stop reading it to for a while and continue it at a later point in time. You could easily complete the story within 96 hours! I am eagerly looking forward to reading the next book ” The Fallen Angel” and who knows we might get to experience something even more preoccupying!!!
10/10 Recommending this fantastic Middle grade fantasy story to all the Fantasy lovers out there and anyone who enjoys super adventurous and unique stories!
Thanks a ton, Dave from @TheWriteReads and the author-Kenneth B. Andersen, for giving me this opportunity and providing me with a free e-book copy of ‘The Angel of Evil’ on exchange for an honest and unbiased opinion.
There’s so much going on in the underworlds this time. Philip’s love for his dearest ones has metamorphosed him into a young and cold devil boy. He has grown two huge shiny horns, a pair of mammoth wings and a pointy tail. Philip’s benevolent and munificent nature was eclipsed by a fathomless indignation and fury the moment he met Grum inside the torture chamber and made him confess,which in no way was an easy task.
I loved Philip’s character particularly here in this book. With the nifty transformation to Malthorn Dargue, his journey to New Hell and then how he pretends to live a normal life there-in order to make things even and bring his Satina back to himself- amongst the most maleficent enemies, the character throughout has been executed in such an impressive way and I think that Philip’s role in this book of the series has attracted me the most.
Here we get to visit a dastardlier and an awful world of evils- the New Hell created by the traitor- Aziel- who plans on waging a war against Lucifer and claiming the black throne, once and for ever! Just like the previous books in the series, the world-building here is amazing as usual! The ambiance is reflected in the air and the flagitious darkness of New Hell which is concentrated with sinister forth comings, a disastrous reprisal and eternal hatred. Philip’s stay here for few nights is one of the most engaging portions of the book. I loved the flow of the events that followed. Philip is like the “Guardian Angel”. His sagaciousness is like an undimmed track through a dense convoluted maze, like the light at the end of a tunnel, dragging him through the darkness and eventually displaying the paths, the paths of vengeance against those who harmed his loved ones and the paths to save the world of the living and the dead. I won’t go beyond this talking about Philip’s life-threatening adventures in New Hell because spoilers but I really enjoyed this part the most! It was a totally new experience like living in the city of the enemies, surrounded by constant threats and viciousness, trying to do the needed unbeknownst of how fast the sand is pouring through the hourglass and the dangers that lurk within the darkness.
I have always liked the notion of Lucifer in this whole series. He’s more of an empathetic grandfather like figure to Philip than a devil. Lucifer has always been supportive of Philip’s actions, always concerned about his well-being and his desires. In this book Lucifer appears to be a bit timorous, fearful and indecisive considering the recent dawn of the events which have been making the headlines and I loved how Philip here acts like a guardian here, like the spearhead and the fire torch, optimistically guiding the path to a new possibility and tracing the solutions to all the heaving confusions and pandemonium arising in Hell lately! It’s wonderful how this young boy has guided SATAN in times of dire need, showed him the right road and acted responsibly, or to be more precise, acted like the “Angel of the Evil”. At times (quite frequently in this book) we even see how desperate and furious Philip becomes that he goes against Satan’s commands and yet, in the end, Lucifer has nothing to shower but praises for what Phillip achieves! So the relationship between Lucifer and Philip keeps on getting more dignified with every book in the series and it is wonderful.
Now the War, we have this Great War- the war between Hell and New Hell, the war which has greatly invoked tremendous turmoil and incertitude in Heaven and Earth. Aziel has expanded his army- an army of devils who snuck out of Hell to join hands with Aziel, an army of vile and accursed creatures, and an army of some of the most powerful entities ever in the history of mankind! Aziel has a sinister plan chalked out and this unwavering confidence about his victory is unnerving ! I Loved how meticulously and pedantically the war and it’s ruins have been narrated in the story but I felt that the duration could have been made a little longer. Like all this time the anticipation of the great war has been built up so intensely, throughout the books, but it just ended too soon. There’s No doubt about how much I loved the details and everything but I wanted more.
Certain biblical references and the stories in the Christian mythology have been included in all the books of the series. However, in this book I felt there were too many and nonetheless it interested me as always! I love to learn these stuffs about different religious beliefs and mythology and undoubtedly these components make the story even more engrossing!
Besides all these, I really adored the growing intensity of the relationship between Philip and Satina. A human boy and a devil girl madly in love with each other! Like how fascinating can this relationship be??!! The purity, the devotion!! I just love everything about them!! The expressions are always so subtle but the impact is heavier than can be possibly imagined!! The chemistry keeps on getting better and better with each and every book of the series and that I really admire!
Just like the previous book, this book too had moments where I found myself teary-eyed. Emotions. Emotions and love above all that drive us to our destination, we look up to love and relationships and tirelessly try to retain what is nearest to our hearts! How does it feel when you lose the people you love and care for the most?? Well, I wouldn’t talk about those specific portions of the book which were really emotionally captivating because spoilers, but I could tell you one thing- you’ll feel those horripilation on your arms!
I also found it enthralling and thirst-quenching how all the knots have been finally untied, the lingering questions in our heads have been finally answered and all the pieces of the puzzle have been put to place.. but but there’s more! There’s more to the story than what is visible to the naked eye!! Probably in the next installment we get to witness some unprecedented twists in the story?? Who knows? Like the author has amazed us with each and every book in the series and I can’t help but yearn for more adventure!
Will Philip and Satina be able to retain their love relationship in this world of uncertainties? Who wins the war?? What becomes of Aziel? Is there more to this meandering tale of Philip’s adventures??
To sum up I’d say, the plot gets undoubtedly better with each and every book!! You have to read the story with a fresh mind and great concentration, you can’t miss a detail while you’re in the flow of reading because there are so many diverse things going on in the story and Each and Every chapter in this book is important and adds up to the fineness of the overall story-line. So this shows how the author has been successful in making the plot so Engaging and building up a sense of apprehension and suspense at each and every instant. The language is so lucid to proceed with and the story goes on so smoothly, like I didn’t find a single portion that bored or made me wish to stop reading it to for a while and continue it at a later point in time. You could easily complete the story within 96 hours! I am eagerly looking forward to reading the next book ” The Fallen Angel” and who knows we might get to experience something even more preoccupying!!!
10/10 Recommending this fantastic Middle grade fantasy story to all the Fantasy lovers out there and anyone who enjoys super adventurous and unique stories!
May 27, 2020
4.5 stars
Holy shirtballs, that was one heckuva ride from start to finish! This one actually managed to make me a little teary eyed towards the end because it was pretty bitter sweet, but I obviously won't go into spoiler territory so I'll leave it at that.
I'm now more than sure that my favourite version of Philip is Devil Philip but **important distinction** I like the Devil Philip that still has a conscience; the one who's willing to do not-so-good things to protect and help the people he loves. Yes, he's filled with rage and a blistering need for revenge against Aziel, especially when it comes to anything Satina related, but he still does have good in him and his actions aren't petulant or without reason.
There were plenty of breath-catching and heart-stopping moments in this book but for the most part things didn't unfold in an entirely unpredictable way. I personally didn't have a problem with that because the story continued to be engaging and entertaining despite my being able to guess what might happen next. Quite a few of the questions that I felt weren't satisfactorily answered in book three were cleared up in this book and there were definite *light bulb* moments for when things finally clicked into place.
This is by far my favourite book in the series because it was fast-paced and full of action. The war finally takes place and despite feeling like the build up lasted longer than the actual battle, I really enjoyed getting to that point so it wasn't a big deal. The romance I'd previously mentioned between Philip and Satina also grows quite a bit in this book and while I'm still not 100% sold on them together romantically, I didn't feel as awkward about it compared to the previous two books.
I'm looking forward to seeing how the story continues in book five (which comes out tomorrow!) especially with the way things ended in this one. How much more evil are we going to get?
Thanks to the author for providing me the book in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
Holy shirtballs, that was one heckuva ride from start to finish! This one actually managed to make me a little teary eyed towards the end because it was pretty bitter sweet, but I obviously won't go into spoiler territory so I'll leave it at that.
I'm now more than sure that my favourite version of Philip is Devil Philip but **important distinction** I like the Devil Philip that still has a conscience; the one who's willing to do not-so-good things to protect and help the people he loves. Yes, he's filled with rage and a blistering need for revenge against Aziel, especially when it comes to anything Satina related, but he still does have good in him and his actions aren't petulant or without reason.
There were plenty of breath-catching and heart-stopping moments in this book but for the most part things didn't unfold in an entirely unpredictable way. I personally didn't have a problem with that because the story continued to be engaging and entertaining despite my being able to guess what might happen next. Quite a few of the questions that I felt weren't satisfactorily answered in book three were cleared up in this book and there were definite *light bulb* moments for when things finally clicked into place.
This is by far my favourite book in the series because it was fast-paced and full of action. The war finally takes place and despite feeling like the build up lasted longer than the actual battle, I really enjoyed getting to that point so it wasn't a big deal. The romance I'd previously mentioned between Philip and Satina also grows quite a bit in this book and while I'm still not 100% sold on them together romantically, I didn't feel as awkward about it compared to the previous two books.
I'm looking forward to seeing how the story continues in book five (which comes out tomorrow!) especially with the way things ended in this one. How much more evil are we going to get?
Thanks to the author for providing me the book in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
June 17, 2020
You know you’re reading a fantastic series when the books just keep getting better. I’m not sure how Kenneth B. Anderson keeps topping himself, but he does. The latest installment, The Angel of Evil, is the best book in the series yet, which is saying something since they’ve all been 5 star reads for me.
The plotline is complex and me trying to give you an overview when you can just read the blurb is a bit of a waste. Basically, you need to read this series and you need to read it in order. This is a command from your friendly book reviewer, friend. I’m commanding you to start this series if you haven’t. It is one of the most unique series I’ve ever read and it needs more readers.
I can go on and on about how amazing this is. The characters, the mythology, the research, the plot… this is a character driven novel with beautiful world building. I was sucked in immediately.
Highly, highly recommended. In fact, this isn’t a recommendation…it’s a demand that you go get all the books in this series and start reading. You’re probably in quarantine if you’re reading this review in 2020, so you have no excuse!
5/5☆
*I received a free copy of this book from R&R Book Tours in exchange for an honest review on the blog tour. All opinions are my own and unbiased.*
The plotline is complex and me trying to give you an overview when you can just read the blurb is a bit of a waste. Basically, you need to read this series and you need to read it in order. This is a command from your friendly book reviewer, friend. I’m commanding you to start this series if you haven’t. It is one of the most unique series I’ve ever read and it needs more readers.
I can go on and on about how amazing this is. The characters, the mythology, the research, the plot… this is a character driven novel with beautiful world building. I was sucked in immediately.
Highly, highly recommended. In fact, this isn’t a recommendation…it’s a demand that you go get all the books in this series and start reading. You’re probably in quarantine if you’re reading this review in 2020, so you have no excuse!
5/5☆
*I received a free copy of this book from R&R Book Tours in exchange for an honest review on the blog tour. All opinions are my own and unbiased.*
July 29, 2019
Stadig flot gennemført.
Jeg må dog indrømme, at jeg synes, at han skulle brugt lidt flere ord i nogle sammenhænge. Af og til måtte jeg læse sætningen flere gange, før jeg vidste, hvad han mente (ganske en bagatel).
Selve handlings- og plotsmæssigt skuffer han ikke. Jeg kunne ikke lige den fra mig og igen som jeg også har nævnt ved en tidligere anmeldelse giver han stof til eftertanke - hvilket jeg virkelig godt kan lide.
Igen er vi tilbage til at "historien" nu er afsluttet, så at jeg teknisk set ville kunne stoppe her og stadig synes at det har været en fantastisk læseoplevelse. Jeg glæder mig dog til hvad jeg plottet er i "Den faldne engel" 5. bind i serien.
Jeg må dog indrømme, at jeg synes, at han skulle brugt lidt flere ord i nogle sammenhænge. Af og til måtte jeg læse sætningen flere gange, før jeg vidste, hvad han mente (ganske en bagatel).
Selve handlings- og plotsmæssigt skuffer han ikke. Jeg kunne ikke lige den fra mig og igen som jeg også har nævnt ved en tidligere anmeldelse giver han stof til eftertanke - hvilket jeg virkelig godt kan lide.
Igen er vi tilbage til at "historien" nu er afsluttet, så at jeg teknisk set ville kunne stoppe her og stadig synes at det har været en fantastisk læseoplevelse. Jeg glæder mig dog til hvad jeg plottet er i "Den faldne engel" 5. bind i serien.
May 20, 2020
OK, if you've read this far you know how book 3 ended. Satina is gone, kidnapped by the other side, and Philip.... well he's a little different. Gone is the boy, here is The Devil Philip.
His interrogation of Grim at the end of book 3 seems to have changed him for the worse (or the better depending on how you look at it). He is in full flight, and full of rage. He wants revenge, and he wants Satina back. There's only one way to do it, and in doing so he will defy Lucifer himself. Of course, he is going to...
This, book 4 of the series, is the darkest one yet. I remember when people told me that the Harry Potter books get very dark later on and I scoffed at them... until I read them and agreed. This is the same thing, up until now the books have been great, but a little light hearted. There is very little humour this time round as the author takes us to his dark place. There is action, there is brutality, and there is just sheer nastiness. This is a battle for Hell that lives up to its name. I was also reminded of the Battle for Helms Deep in Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers - I know it isn't the only book where two sides face off against each other - but this one felt a bit like a throwback.
The story builds brilliantly - I loved it, and I can't wait to continue the series. Highly recommended AGAIN.
His interrogation of Grim at the end of book 3 seems to have changed him for the worse (or the better depending on how you look at it). He is in full flight, and full of rage. He wants revenge, and he wants Satina back. There's only one way to do it, and in doing so he will defy Lucifer himself. Of course, he is going to...
This, book 4 of the series, is the darkest one yet. I remember when people told me that the Harry Potter books get very dark later on and I scoffed at them... until I read them and agreed. This is the same thing, up until now the books have been great, but a little light hearted. There is very little humour this time round as the author takes us to his dark place. There is action, there is brutality, and there is just sheer nastiness. This is a battle for Hell that lives up to its name. I was also reminded of the Battle for Helms Deep in Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers - I know it isn't the only book where two sides face off against each other - but this one felt a bit like a throwback.
The story builds brilliantly - I loved it, and I can't wait to continue the series. Highly recommended AGAIN.
January 30, 2024
den er bare super fin og god til unge mennesker der godt kan lide ondskab. haha. muhaha. jeg kan godt lide forsiden på bogen den er bare super fin. tak for en god læseoplevelse. love
February 9, 2023
Ville give mit liv for Ravine
July 16, 2020
Book source ~ Tour
When last we left Philip, Satina had been kidnapped by his (and Lucifer’s) arch enemy, Aziel and taken her to the Outer Reach and the ruins of Enoch where he has created his New Hell. Philip is determined to get her back but Lucifer has forbidden it. Too bad for Lucifer that Philip has his own plan.
Philip has changed since we first met him in book 1. Changed quite a lot. In this installment of The Great Devil War Philip has to go to great lengths and risk endangering himself to rescue Satina, but he doesn’t hesitate. As the war between Hell and New Hell heats up Philip’s focus is solely on Satina, but while he’s doing that he learns things about his enemy that could help Lucifer. But before he can really do that, it all comes down. War. Will Aziel succeed?
Man, I really loathe Aziel. So he makes a good villain. Lucifer is a bit of an idiot and has gotten way too complacent. Philip may have changed, but deep down he’s still a champion for the downtrodden. And he’s a pretty smart cookie. The writing is great, the plot decent, and the ending both satisfactory and not. I’m very curious as to how book 5 will play out. If you like YA Fantasy then this book (and the ones that came before) are not to be missed!
March 30, 2020
This is a series I've really been enjoying lately. This one is no different. I love Phillips growth through the series and how he never really loses sight of who he really is. I'm excited to read the next books!
November 22, 2013
Truely an amazing book :) Love this series :)
December 7, 2019
I received an ARC copy from the author but that has in no way influenced my review, which I freely chose to write.
This is the fourth book in The Great Devil War Series, a series that I’m enjoying enormously, and I loved this part as well. As I warned in my review of the previous book, that one ended with a huge cliff-hanger, but you don’t need to worry; that is not the case here. And not only that, but many of the mysteries and questions that had yet to be answered from the rest of the series get their answers here (we even learn the meaning of life! No, I won’t tell you what it is. You’ll have to read the book to find out!). In many ways, this book felt like the end of the series. But, luckily, there is a teaser with the first chapter of the next book included, so you can breathe easy if you’ve loved the series as much as I have. If you’ve read the previous novels a while back, don’t worry; there is enough information of what went on before to bring you up to speed, but I would recommend readers who haven’t read any other novels in the series to start at the very beginning, otherwise they’ll miss a lot of the fun, and the story won’t work as it should.
I am not going to discuss the plot in detail, for evident reasons, but we have Philip taking control of the situation and coming to the rescue more than once, and there’s also a mystery at the heart of the book (Aziel, Lucifer’s sworn enemy, is up to no good, the Devil War of the title approaches, but how is he planning to win it?), with plenty of cryptic clues (people with a knowledge of the Bible might have their suspicions, but it’s not straightforward), red herrings, twists and turns, plenty of action; we revisit some of our favourite characters, and meet some new ones (I particularly enjoyed Samson’s guest appearance, but I won’t spoil the rest of surprises). As the description promises, all Hell breaks loose, literally, and it is epic. Oh, I loved the ending as well, although it feels bittersweet.
The writing is as good as in previous books, with vivid descriptions of places and characters that don’t detract from the flow of the story. If anything, I’d say this book is darker than the previous ones, and although there are humorous moments, there is plenty of suffering (both physical and psychological), more explicit violence (young adults who love gore, bloods and guts will be happy), and subjects such as loss, death, choice, free will, betrayal, identity, sacrifice… are explored in detail, always within the realms of the story. The character is growing up, and so are his concerns and the seriousness of the decisions he is confronted with.
I was a bit disappointed with the role of the female characters in this instalment. Satina is not in a position to act as she usually does, for reasons to do with the story, and none of the females seem to take active part in the big scenes, but this does not detract from the enjoyment of the adventures (although it is, perhaps, a lost opportunity).
I recommend this book, and the whole series, to YA and adult readers who love fantasy, adventures, are not squeamish and love a touch of horror, monsters and dark events. This is a great coming of age story as well, and it will suit readers who appreciate complex characters to go with their thrills and exploits. There are tonnes of risky moments, scares aplenty, and surprises to keep readers hooked. Oh, and although many questions are answered, I’m already mulling over some new ones. I’m looking forward to The Fallen Angel already.
This is the fourth book in The Great Devil War Series, a series that I’m enjoying enormously, and I loved this part as well. As I warned in my review of the previous book, that one ended with a huge cliff-hanger, but you don’t need to worry; that is not the case here. And not only that, but many of the mysteries and questions that had yet to be answered from the rest of the series get their answers here (we even learn the meaning of life! No, I won’t tell you what it is. You’ll have to read the book to find out!). In many ways, this book felt like the end of the series. But, luckily, there is a teaser with the first chapter of the next book included, so you can breathe easy if you’ve loved the series as much as I have. If you’ve read the previous novels a while back, don’t worry; there is enough information of what went on before to bring you up to speed, but I would recommend readers who haven’t read any other novels in the series to start at the very beginning, otherwise they’ll miss a lot of the fun, and the story won’t work as it should.
I am not going to discuss the plot in detail, for evident reasons, but we have Philip taking control of the situation and coming to the rescue more than once, and there’s also a mystery at the heart of the book (Aziel, Lucifer’s sworn enemy, is up to no good, the Devil War of the title approaches, but how is he planning to win it?), with plenty of cryptic clues (people with a knowledge of the Bible might have their suspicions, but it’s not straightforward), red herrings, twists and turns, plenty of action; we revisit some of our favourite characters, and meet some new ones (I particularly enjoyed Samson’s guest appearance, but I won’t spoil the rest of surprises). As the description promises, all Hell breaks loose, literally, and it is epic. Oh, I loved the ending as well, although it feels bittersweet.
The writing is as good as in previous books, with vivid descriptions of places and characters that don’t detract from the flow of the story. If anything, I’d say this book is darker than the previous ones, and although there are humorous moments, there is plenty of suffering (both physical and psychological), more explicit violence (young adults who love gore, bloods and guts will be happy), and subjects such as loss, death, choice, free will, betrayal, identity, sacrifice… are explored in detail, always within the realms of the story. The character is growing up, and so are his concerns and the seriousness of the decisions he is confronted with.
I was a bit disappointed with the role of the female characters in this instalment. Satina is not in a position to act as she usually does, for reasons to do with the story, and none of the females seem to take active part in the big scenes, but this does not detract from the enjoyment of the adventures (although it is, perhaps, a lost opportunity).
I recommend this book, and the whole series, to YA and adult readers who love fantasy, adventures, are not squeamish and love a touch of horror, monsters and dark events. This is a great coming of age story as well, and it will suit readers who appreciate complex characters to go with their thrills and exploits. There are tonnes of risky moments, scares aplenty, and surprises to keep readers hooked. Oh, and although many questions are answered, I’m already mulling over some new ones. I’m looking forward to The Fallen Angel already.
May 23, 2020
Thank you to the author for providing me with a free e-copy in exchange for an honest review.
Whew, has this been a wild ride! I mean, I'm not too surprised, everything in the previous book hinted at these events. The fourth installment in The Great Devil War was dark, intense and an absolute blast!
Reviewing books so far in the series is always tricky, as I don't want to go into great detail and accidentally spoil anything. These books have consistently been really good and entertaining, and The Angel of Evil has not been any different.
After the strong ending of book three, where I definitely felt quite emotional, book four picks up right where we left off. Philip is still in Hell, tho whole underworld is on a brink of a war and Satina is kidnapped!
I really love this installment! The series really grows darker and darker with every book, which I'm very much enjoying. While The Devil's Apprentice started off the series with Philip dying and being mistakenly taken into Hell, which is dark enough, it was fun and enjoyable, but with every consequent book more and more is at stake.
I thought the book was incredibly fast paced. I flew through it. It was the right amount of everything, from suspense and intrigue to character development and even more world building. In every book we get more and more of Hell, get to visit new places, find out how they work - it's a really well thought out world based off different mythologies of the underworld and afterlife and I absolutely love it!
Philip wasn't my favourite in this one, unfortunately. The angst was very much needed and makes sense, so I don't really fault him for being the way he was. I just think he was such a Harry, which for some would be a great compliment, but I detest him in the best way possible. That's how I felt about Philip in this one. He did so many things he wasn't supposed to do and although he succeeded, it still felt frustrating seeing him break all the rules and not listen. It didn't take away from my enjoyment of it, though.
The supporting characters were, as always, fantastic, although I expected a bit more "devilness" from Lucifer, to be honest. I think as THE Devil he was kind of clueless throughout the whole book and I wish he lived up to his name a bit more.
I enjoyed Aziel as the antagonist a lot more than I thought I would and how cunning but ultimately cowardly he was, but with the way the story ended, I'm not sure where the next book will go.
As someone who does not enjoy any romance in books, I'm quite surprised I was rooting for Philip and Satina and the ending kind of broke my heart. Since it's not the end of the series, I believe it's not the last time we're seeing them together, and I'm holding out hope they'll be reunited.
Last, but not least! We finally get to meet Philip's dad! Not for too long, that's true, but at least it finally happened, and I think it really added to Philip's development as a character.
Overall, I have not been disappointed with any of the books in this series. Each one just gets better and better.
4.5 stars
Whew, has this been a wild ride! I mean, I'm not too surprised, everything in the previous book hinted at these events. The fourth installment in The Great Devil War was dark, intense and an absolute blast!
Reviewing books so far in the series is always tricky, as I don't want to go into great detail and accidentally spoil anything. These books have consistently been really good and entertaining, and The Angel of Evil has not been any different.
After the strong ending of book three, where I definitely felt quite emotional, book four picks up right where we left off. Philip is still in Hell, tho whole underworld is on a brink of a war and Satina is kidnapped!
I really love this installment! The series really grows darker and darker with every book, which I'm very much enjoying. While The Devil's Apprentice started off the series with Philip dying and being mistakenly taken into Hell, which is dark enough, it was fun and enjoyable, but with every consequent book more and more is at stake.
I thought the book was incredibly fast paced. I flew through it. It was the right amount of everything, from suspense and intrigue to character development and even more world building. In every book we get more and more of Hell, get to visit new places, find out how they work - it's a really well thought out world based off different mythologies of the underworld and afterlife and I absolutely love it!
Philip wasn't my favourite in this one, unfortunately. The angst was very much needed and makes sense, so I don't really fault him for being the way he was. I just think he was such a Harry, which for some would be a great compliment, but I detest him in the best way possible. That's how I felt about Philip in this one. He did so many things he wasn't supposed to do and although he succeeded, it still felt frustrating seeing him break all the rules and not listen. It didn't take away from my enjoyment of it, though.
The supporting characters were, as always, fantastic, although I expected a bit more "devilness" from Lucifer, to be honest. I think as THE Devil he was kind of clueless throughout the whole book and I wish he lived up to his name a bit more.
I enjoyed Aziel as the antagonist a lot more than I thought I would and how cunning but ultimately cowardly he was, but with the way the story ended, I'm not sure where the next book will go.
As someone who does not enjoy any romance in books, I'm quite surprised I was rooting for Philip and Satina and the ending kind of broke my heart. Since it's not the end of the series, I believe it's not the last time we're seeing them together, and I'm holding out hope they'll be reunited.
Last, but not least! We finally get to meet Philip's dad! Not for too long, that's true, but at least it finally happened, and I think it really added to Philip's development as a character.
Overall, I have not been disappointed with any of the books in this series. Each one just gets better and better.
4.5 stars
December 18, 2019
I was super excited when I started reading The Angel of Evil. I needed to know what was going to happen to Philip, Lucifer, Satina, Aziel (yes, him!!), and the other residents of Hell that have been introduced throughout this series. I was not disappointed. The Angel of Evil more than delivered in this book.
It is hard to write a review for a book that has such a complex storyline. I am going to try. There is so much that I want to say but can’t because I fear revealing something I shouldn’t. I am going to be annoyingly vague in this review (sorry, not sorry). Hopefully, my vagueness will make someone want to read the series.
The plotline of The Angel of Evil was fast-paced. Right from the beginning, it took off, and it didn’t slow down until the end. I loved it. I also liked that, for once, I couldn’t tell what was going to happen to Philip.
I am going to warn people (as I did in previous reviews and this blurb does) that The Angel of Evil is NOT a stand-alone book. You NEED to read the first three books first before reading this one. That isn’t a suggestion. There is so much going on that you will get lost reading this first. Trust me on this.
I loved Philip in this book. He was on a mission to save his friends, and nothing would stop him. Not even Lucifer saying, “No.” He showed leadership skills at points during the book. And let’s not forget about his bravery. Or the actual depth of his feelings for Satina.
Again, the author did a fantastic job of taking Biblical stories and myths from various cultures and meshing them together. I loved seeing Norse mythology being featured right along with Biblical stories.
The storyline about The Great Devil War and Aziel were wonderfully written. There was a point where I was wondering what that little devil was up to. His plans were meticulously laid out, but Philip was the one who threw a wrench in them.
I felt awful for Satina in The Angel of Evil. Her time with Aziel changed her. She was not the sweet tempter anymore. She had been through a traumatic experience. I am expecting her to be back to her old self for the next book. I missed her in this one.one.
The end of The Angel of Evil was terrific. I cannot wait to see what book five is going to bring. If the teaser chapter is any inclination, then I can’t wait to read the book!!
It is hard to write a review for a book that has such a complex storyline. I am going to try. There is so much that I want to say but can’t because I fear revealing something I shouldn’t. I am going to be annoyingly vague in this review (sorry, not sorry). Hopefully, my vagueness will make someone want to read the series.
The plotline of The Angel of Evil was fast-paced. Right from the beginning, it took off, and it didn’t slow down until the end. I loved it. I also liked that, for once, I couldn’t tell what was going to happen to Philip.
I am going to warn people (as I did in previous reviews and this blurb does) that The Angel of Evil is NOT a stand-alone book. You NEED to read the first three books first before reading this one. That isn’t a suggestion. There is so much going on that you will get lost reading this first. Trust me on this.
I loved Philip in this book. He was on a mission to save his friends, and nothing would stop him. Not even Lucifer saying, “No.” He showed leadership skills at points during the book. And let’s not forget about his bravery. Or the actual depth of his feelings for Satina.
Again, the author did a fantastic job of taking Biblical stories and myths from various cultures and meshing them together. I loved seeing Norse mythology being featured right along with Biblical stories.
The storyline about The Great Devil War and Aziel were wonderfully written. There was a point where I was wondering what that little devil was up to. His plans were meticulously laid out, but Philip was the one who threw a wrench in them.
I felt awful for Satina in The Angel of Evil. Her time with Aziel changed her. She was not the sweet tempter anymore. She had been through a traumatic experience. I am expecting her to be back to her old self for the next book. I missed her in this one.one.
The end of The Angel of Evil was terrific. I cannot wait to see what book five is going to bring. If the teaser chapter is any inclination, then I can’t wait to read the book!!
May 7, 2020
Actual rating: 4.5 stars
One of my favourite things about this series is the way in which the mysteries are handled. Andersen sends the reader on an extraordinary adventures, filled with twists and turns and almost leaving you with whiplash. The reveals themselves, even if they’re the obvious reveals, are done beautifully. I love that not every reveal is something I see coming, that Andersen’s writing leaves me guessing right up until the last possible second. Truth be told, that’s my favourite kind of story. This installment of The Great Devil War is no exception.
As always in this series, the characters themselves are phenomenal and almost jump off the page. Philip continues to do his best – even if that means being his worst – in order to help those he cares about. Even if this means disobeying direct orders. Philip has certainly grown up throughout this series, and he’s learning more and more how to deal with the seriousness and consequences of the events unfolding around him.
Another thing that Andersen has been able to keep consistent throughout this series is the darkness that surrounds everything. Of course we’re experiencing the Afterlife and all that it entails, but Andersen has a way of bringing this world to life. There continues to be an abundance of suffering, making me wish to be a better person – if only so I can avoid such gruesome punishments.
As always, I highly recommend picking this book – and the entire series – up. It is a phenomenal read, one that has quickly become a favourite of mine. It is filled with fantasy and adventure, moral quandaries that appeal to the Philosopher major within in, and so much more. Every time I think I’ve figure this story out, it takes another turn and leaves me wanting more. Even after I’ve finished a novel in this series I find myself thinking about it for days afterwards. If that doesn’t tell you how phenomenal this series is, I don’t know what will.
One of my favourite things about this series is the way in which the mysteries are handled. Andersen sends the reader on an extraordinary adventures, filled with twists and turns and almost leaving you with whiplash. The reveals themselves, even if they’re the obvious reveals, are done beautifully. I love that not every reveal is something I see coming, that Andersen’s writing leaves me guessing right up until the last possible second. Truth be told, that’s my favourite kind of story. This installment of The Great Devil War is no exception.
As always in this series, the characters themselves are phenomenal and almost jump off the page. Philip continues to do his best – even if that means being his worst – in order to help those he cares about. Even if this means disobeying direct orders. Philip has certainly grown up throughout this series, and he’s learning more and more how to deal with the seriousness and consequences of the events unfolding around him.
Another thing that Andersen has been able to keep consistent throughout this series is the darkness that surrounds everything. Of course we’re experiencing the Afterlife and all that it entails, but Andersen has a way of bringing this world to life. There continues to be an abundance of suffering, making me wish to be a better person – if only so I can avoid such gruesome punishments.
As always, I highly recommend picking this book – and the entire series – up. It is a phenomenal read, one that has quickly become a favourite of mine. It is filled with fantasy and adventure, moral quandaries that appeal to the Philosopher major within in, and so much more. Every time I think I’ve figure this story out, it takes another turn and leaves me wanting more. Even after I’ve finished a novel in this series I find myself thinking about it for days afterwards. If that doesn’t tell you how phenomenal this series is, I don’t know what will.
June 29, 2020
Kenneth B. Andersen's Great Devil War series continues with The Angel of Evil, Book 4. This series is so difficult for me to categorize. It's definitely fantasy, dark fantasy, and Christian fantasy. I mean it does deal consistently with the battles between good and evil, the Devil and God, Heaven and Hell. No matter how you classify it, it's excellent fiction.
In The Angel of Evil, the story takes an even darker turn than in the previous three books. Phillip is pushed by his foes into taking drastic steps to save the ones he cares about the most. There are casualties, some are fairly beloved characters. For the first time that I remember, God makes an appearance. We learn how thin the line is between Heaven and Hell.
I certainly don't want to spoil any parts of the book for the reader. So I'll just say that this is a worthy entry into the series. Parts of it were difficult for me to read, yet I could not put the book down. It's a gripping tale of good vs evil with all our favorite and hated characters making an appearance.
It is quite amazing how the author makes you feel empathy for many of the characters. The devil is a rather sympathetic player in The Angel of Evil. While entertaining, the story will make you think long and hard after you finish reading.
Remarkable progress is made in moving the story towards the series conclusion. The author resolves enough of the conflict so I am satisfied with the conclusion of this section of the tale, yet he leaves me hungering for the next book in the series. I will certainly be reviewing it soon.
I was pleased with the story and recommend it to everyone, but I suggest you start at the beginning. The many plots and complexities need the context of the first three books.
This is an oft-times violent tale befitting the battles between evil, more evil, and angels. I would list content warnings for violence and torture, but believe it appropriate for young adult and older.
In The Angel of Evil, the story takes an even darker turn than in the previous three books. Phillip is pushed by his foes into taking drastic steps to save the ones he cares about the most. There are casualties, some are fairly beloved characters. For the first time that I remember, God makes an appearance. We learn how thin the line is between Heaven and Hell.
I certainly don't want to spoil any parts of the book for the reader. So I'll just say that this is a worthy entry into the series. Parts of it were difficult for me to read, yet I could not put the book down. It's a gripping tale of good vs evil with all our favorite and hated characters making an appearance.
It is quite amazing how the author makes you feel empathy for many of the characters. The devil is a rather sympathetic player in The Angel of Evil. While entertaining, the story will make you think long and hard after you finish reading.
Remarkable progress is made in moving the story towards the series conclusion. The author resolves enough of the conflict so I am satisfied with the conclusion of this section of the tale, yet he leaves me hungering for the next book in the series. I will certainly be reviewing it soon.
I was pleased with the story and recommend it to everyone, but I suggest you start at the beginning. The many plots and complexities need the context of the first three books.
This is an oft-times violent tale befitting the battles between evil, more evil, and angels. I would list content warnings for violence and torture, but believe it appropriate for young adult and older.
October 26, 2019
Kenneth B. Anderson brings us yet another enthralling addition to The Great Devil War series, The Angel of Evil. This tale is just as absorbing and action-packed as the first three novels.
Philip reunites with Lucifer and Satina once again, but this time Sam comes along. The dangerous antics that Philip engages in are heart-stopping. I was on the edge of the couch through the entire book. I couldn’t get enough.
We get to visit another underworld this time. Aziel has taken up refuge in his new kingdom Enoch or New Hell. To say that the place is scary is an understatement. I can tell you that as much as I would love to visit Lucifer’s Hell, there is no way you could tempt me into New Hell. However, Andersen has an incredible imagination, and this new world is just as wonderfully detailed as the rest.
There are many new creatures in this book, and we get to meet a few new people as well. As always, the author brings us to the brink of disaster and then gives us a happy moment; only this time, the end is not a happy one. At least it wasn’t for me.
Luckily, I found out that there is another novel on the way, and I will be able to get back to Philip and see where this story goes from here. I am going to admit to my greed and hope that there will be many more stories to tell for Mr. Andersen and the depths of Hell.
Once again, I am happy to award The Angel of Evil a full 5 out of 5 stars. Please read this series. Even if the concept of Hell, the Devil, and evildoing is something you wouldn’t usually read, this series presents it in a way that weaves stories from every religion imaginable and does so spectacularly.
Philip reunites with Lucifer and Satina once again, but this time Sam comes along. The dangerous antics that Philip engages in are heart-stopping. I was on the edge of the couch through the entire book. I couldn’t get enough.
We get to visit another underworld this time. Aziel has taken up refuge in his new kingdom Enoch or New Hell. To say that the place is scary is an understatement. I can tell you that as much as I would love to visit Lucifer’s Hell, there is no way you could tempt me into New Hell. However, Andersen has an incredible imagination, and this new world is just as wonderfully detailed as the rest.
There are many new creatures in this book, and we get to meet a few new people as well. As always, the author brings us to the brink of disaster and then gives us a happy moment; only this time, the end is not a happy one. At least it wasn’t for me.
Luckily, I found out that there is another novel on the way, and I will be able to get back to Philip and see where this story goes from here. I am going to admit to my greed and hope that there will be many more stories to tell for Mr. Andersen and the depths of Hell.
Once again, I am happy to award The Angel of Evil a full 5 out of 5 stars. Please read this series. Even if the concept of Hell, the Devil, and evildoing is something you wouldn’t usually read, this series presents it in a way that weaves stories from every religion imaginable and does so spectacularly.
April 3, 2020
I want to thank the author and Shannon from R&R Book Tours for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
I am still really enjoying this series but none of them beat the first book. When reading the first book everything was new. Now since we are further into the story we're still getting introduced to new worlds and people etc. but the overall evil is the same and I have been over the big bad since like book 2. I feel like I could have really loved it if the big bad wasn't always linked to the same person.
Don't get me wrong, even though I was over that part I was still really drawn into the story like I always am. This book picks up 5 nights after the events of the previous book and Philip is of course still in Hell. A lot happens in this book and it flies by because the chapters are short which is always a plus in my book.
With each book the story gets darker and that's definitely the case with this one. It isn't a problem for me but for the target audience it could be depending on your preference. The author still continues to blow me away with his unique take on this world.
I will say there was a lot of build up to the big show down and then we speed through that part which was a let down. I can't really say a whole lot because this is the 4th book in the series so I will end it by saying yes I had some issues with this book but I am still thoroughly enjoying the overall story and I look forward to the next book in this series because after this ending I would really like to know what could possibly happen next.
I am still really enjoying this series but none of them beat the first book. When reading the first book everything was new. Now since we are further into the story we're still getting introduced to new worlds and people etc. but the overall evil is the same and I have been over the big bad since like book 2. I feel like I could have really loved it if the big bad wasn't always linked to the same person.
Don't get me wrong, even though I was over that part I was still really drawn into the story like I always am. This book picks up 5 nights after the events of the previous book and Philip is of course still in Hell. A lot happens in this book and it flies by because the chapters are short which is always a plus in my book.
With each book the story gets darker and that's definitely the case with this one. It isn't a problem for me but for the target audience it could be depending on your preference. The author still continues to blow me away with his unique take on this world.
I will say there was a lot of build up to the big show down and then we speed through that part which was a let down. I can't really say a whole lot because this is the 4th book in the series so I will end it by saying yes I had some issues with this book but I am still thoroughly enjoying the overall story and I look forward to the next book in this series because after this ending I would really like to know what could possibly happen next.
October 18, 2022
Ondskabens Engel was originally released as the final installment in Kenneth Bøgh Andersen's The Great Devil War series. As such, the book has a sense of finality and gravity to it, detailing the (supposed) culmination of the conflict between Filip and Aziel with the outbreak of the Great Devil War. Ondskabens Engel is my personal second-favourite installment in the series after the first book, Djævelens Lærling, simply due to the gravity of the situation, the tense atmosphere and the streamlined execution of the plot. The creativity of Kennth Bøgh Andersen's writing is at its height here, as Aziel's plan throughout books two to four is revealed and you realise that he's been collecting famous objects described in the Bible in order to exploit their various supernatural powers for his war. The character development is brilliantly executed, both storywise and from a thematic standpoint, and the conclusion manages to strike the perfect balance between emotional resonance and realism. As someone who originally read the first four books as a finished story before the last two were announced, I think I can safely say that Ondskabens Engel, for me, surpasses Den Faldne Djævel on nearly all accounts: scope, atmosphere, character and scale. There is definitely a place for books five and six, but Ondskabens Engel is, in my opinion, the most explosive and epic of all six books.
May 28, 2020
The fourth installment of The Great Devil Wars series is just as good as the three that preceded it, if not better. Full of darkness and pain, war is never pretty for even the young, but it tells us a lot about what’s in people’s souls. The Angel of Evil is much darker than the other books – less full of wonder and lightness. Instead, it brings the realities of sin and the destruction it causes, even in Hell.
I love how complicated the Devil is. He is not pure evil, as you might expect. Instead, he is full of a sublime range of emotions, including love, sympathy, and compassion. It makes him more relatable and much more fitting with his story. Would a fallen angel truly be pure evil, or would he hold sparks of his once angelic heart? After the fall of man, people became the complicated humans we are now – part good and part bad. So, doesn’t it stand to reason the same would be true when an angel falls? I find that notion believable and makes me love the books even more for that fantastic portrayal.
I also love the connection between Philip and Aziel Stofeles. Sam and Philip both have demon doppelgängers, and though Sam and Flux are two peas in a pod, the same cannot be said for Philip and Aziel. The only thing they seem to share is an interest in Satina. The relationship between them is explored in this novel and the conclusions made. Though I’m going to leave it at that – to keep with my non- spoiler policy – it was an astute conclusion to their story that you will enjoy and contemplate long after you close the book for the final time.
I still love the innocent and pure love of Satina, a temptress, and Philip. Very much a Romeo and Juliet type romance – though the problem isn’t family, instead, it is a problem of being from different worlds that neither can bridge. The book’s conclusion of this romance will leave a tear in your eye and hope in your heart.
As they say, “War is hell,” and war in Hell is particularly gruesome and cruel. I love the way Aziel used so many different biblical artifacts and stories to wage his war against Lucifer. It is an ingenious use of the weapons that are unique to a biblical setting. And, even if you are not familiar with the biblical tales they come from, you will still enjoy the ingenuity of everyone involved in their ultimate goals.
The story has been building to the war that takes place in The Angel of Evil, and it does not disappoint. We see a very dark Philip find his way toward his correct path in the most bittersweet and endearing way possible - just as we would hope for our heroic Everyman. And we see many story arcs come to a satisfying and sometimes unfortunate conclusion. A must-read that is not limited by age. Don’t let the YA designation fool you. This is a series as much for adults as for young adults and even the middle-grade reader.
I received a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
I love how complicated the Devil is. He is not pure evil, as you might expect. Instead, he is full of a sublime range of emotions, including love, sympathy, and compassion. It makes him more relatable and much more fitting with his story. Would a fallen angel truly be pure evil, or would he hold sparks of his once angelic heart? After the fall of man, people became the complicated humans we are now – part good and part bad. So, doesn’t it stand to reason the same would be true when an angel falls? I find that notion believable and makes me love the books even more for that fantastic portrayal.
I also love the connection between Philip and Aziel Stofeles. Sam and Philip both have demon doppelgängers, and though Sam and Flux are two peas in a pod, the same cannot be said for Philip and Aziel. The only thing they seem to share is an interest in Satina. The relationship between them is explored in this novel and the conclusions made. Though I’m going to leave it at that – to keep with my non- spoiler policy – it was an astute conclusion to their story that you will enjoy and contemplate long after you close the book for the final time.
I still love the innocent and pure love of Satina, a temptress, and Philip. Very much a Romeo and Juliet type romance – though the problem isn’t family, instead, it is a problem of being from different worlds that neither can bridge. The book’s conclusion of this romance will leave a tear in your eye and hope in your heart.
As they say, “War is hell,” and war in Hell is particularly gruesome and cruel. I love the way Aziel used so many different biblical artifacts and stories to wage his war against Lucifer. It is an ingenious use of the weapons that are unique to a biblical setting. And, even if you are not familiar with the biblical tales they come from, you will still enjoy the ingenuity of everyone involved in their ultimate goals.
The story has been building to the war that takes place in The Angel of Evil, and it does not disappoint. We see a very dark Philip find his way toward his correct path in the most bittersweet and endearing way possible - just as we would hope for our heroic Everyman. And we see many story arcs come to a satisfying and sometimes unfortunate conclusion. A must-read that is not limited by age. Don’t let the YA designation fool you. This is a series as much for adults as for young adults and even the middle-grade reader.
I received a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
July 5, 2020
My Thoughts on The Angel of Evil
Kenneth B Andersen’s Angel Of Evil is the 4th book in The Great Devil War series and the darkest by far. The previous book, The Wrongful Death, ended on a cliffhanger with Satina being kidnapped. Without giving too much away, I can say that the story picks up right where The Wrongful Death ended. As expected, Philip defies Lucifer’s orders and goes after Satina in the Outer Reach.
The Great Devil War series started as a humorous adventure story with some dark notes in The Devil’s Apprentice, and as the story progressed, the books got much darker and the plot more intense while the humor ebbed away. This is not a complaint, merely an observation.
Characters
I feel that with each book in this series, the stakes got higher, and with that, the risks increase. This makes for a great character arc, and we get to see Philip evolve from a shy, respectful, good boy with a pure heart to a real devil embracing his dark side. In truth, it isn’t until Satina is taken that his dark side emerges. When shove comes to push, Philip let’s go of his humanity and embraces the devil within.
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Kenneth B Andersen’s Angel Of Evil is the 4th book in The Great Devil War series and the darkest by far. The previous book, The Wrongful Death, ended on a cliffhanger with Satina being kidnapped. Without giving too much away, I can say that the story picks up right where The Wrongful Death ended. As expected, Philip defies Lucifer’s orders and goes after Satina in the Outer Reach.
The Great Devil War series started as a humorous adventure story with some dark notes in The Devil’s Apprentice, and as the story progressed, the books got much darker and the plot more intense while the humor ebbed away. This is not a complaint, merely an observation.
Characters
I feel that with each book in this series, the stakes got higher, and with that, the risks increase. This makes for a great character arc, and we get to see Philip evolve from a shy, respectful, good boy with a pure heart to a real devil embracing his dark side. In truth, it isn’t until Satina is taken that his dark side emerges. When shove comes to push, Philip let’s go of his humanity and embraces the devil within.
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March 29, 2020
The Angel of Evil is a captivating new installment in The Great Devil War Series. It's been a little strange I must admit watching Phillip change and grow when such a small amount of time is passing for him, and the books just fly by once you start. No longer a meek, bullied kid, Phillip is coming into his own and everything is close to crashing in, on him and on Hell. Even though Hell and the devil are very central to the storyline, this doesn't have strong Christian overtones, and is enjoyable for readers from all walks of life. This book is best read after the first three, although you can read it as a standalone, you won't get the full impact of the book.
November 5, 2023
Muligvis den bedste bog i serien.
Krigen bryder løs i helvede og Filip vil gøre ALT for at hjælpe Lucifer og redde Satina.
Bogen er mere grusomt end sine forgængere, den er mere hjerteskærende end sine forgængere og den er mere spændende.
Ung kærlighed, venskab, loyalitet, meningen med livet, forholdet mellem forældre og barn, tab og flere andre emner bliver behandlet i løbet af fortællingen og forfatteren gør det godt på alle punkter.
Tempoet er højt hele vejen igennem og det er umuligt at forudse handlingen.
En perfekt afslutning på en god serie - Og alligevel er jeg spændt på hvad de 2 ekstra bøger som forfatteren har skrevet handler om. Dem skal jeg selvfølgelig også læse.
Krigen bryder løs i helvede og Filip vil gøre ALT for at hjælpe Lucifer og redde Satina.
Bogen er mere grusomt end sine forgængere, den er mere hjerteskærende end sine forgængere og den er mere spændende.
Ung kærlighed, venskab, loyalitet, meningen med livet, forholdet mellem forældre og barn, tab og flere andre emner bliver behandlet i løbet af fortællingen og forfatteren gør det godt på alle punkter.
Tempoet er højt hele vejen igennem og det er umuligt at forudse handlingen.
En perfekt afslutning på en god serie - Og alligevel er jeg spændt på hvad de 2 ekstra bøger som forfatteren har skrevet handler om. Dem skal jeg selvfølgelig også læse.
April 20, 2020
This book was a great follow on from the other three.
The characters are very live like and you begin to feel apart of the story.
The story is not only out of this world but at times funny.
Satina is captured and Philip goes to find her even though Lucifer objects.
A great with many things now being resolve ,coming back to normal in Heaven and Hell after the war.
I do not want to tell you more and risk spoiling it you will have to read it yourself.
This book is so amazing and different definitely a must read.............................
The characters are very live like and you begin to feel apart of the story.
The story is not only out of this world but at times funny.
Satina is captured and Philip goes to find her even though Lucifer objects.
A great with many things now being resolve ,coming back to normal in Heaven and Hell after the war.
I do not want to tell you more and risk spoiling it you will have to read it yourself.
This book is so amazing and different definitely a must read.............................
June 30, 2020
This is the fourth book in Andersen’s Great Devil War series.
I loved this book just as much as the first three. It was dark and entertaining. It gripped me from the very first page.
We follow Phillip on his journey through the Underworld. It was a much darker, twisted journey this time full of nastier, more brutal demons.
As always, the world building was brilliant. The story was fast-paced and the characters were amazingly descriptive.
I can’t recommend this book and series enough.
January 2, 2024
It was so good. Was so thriling, and i was so waited for what happens next. It was almost so thrilling that it kinda made me uncomfortable, and scared. Kinda confused as to why they are more books in the series, cause it could just have ended here. Also a little shocked that the whole war plays out in only one book. And then who could be the villain in the next book now that Aziel is dead.??
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