The Angel and the Sword

The Guardian Angel #2

by Sigmund Brouwer

In the second book in "The Guardian Angel" series, angel Pelagius visits AD 1351 and introduces readers to Raphael, a young man trained to be a court jester in Avignon, France. His study of juggling, acrobatics, and knife throwing is supported by his patron, the most powerful man in Europe, Pope Clement VI. But when Raphael is falsely accused of attempting to murder the pope, his talents become tools for survival as he pursues the identity of the real would-be murderer.

Can he solve the mystery in time to save his life and the lives of others? And will he trust his faith as he unknowingly heads into battle between the forces of good and evil.

Genres: Fantasy, Christian, Childrens

180 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2005

About the author

Sigmund loves going to schools to get kids excited about reading, reaching roughly 80,000 students a year through his Rock&Roll Literacy Show.

Reviews

[J F · Rating 3 out of 5]

Still okay.

The angel sections still annoy me, still didactic, and with the added annoyance that part of the angel introduction is entirely copy and pasted. Some repetition can work- Wheel of Time's "The Wheel of Time turns, and Ages come and pass, leaving memories..." It's shorter and serves a thematic purpose. This repetition is just if you hadn't read the last book.

This book also almost feels like it could be an unofficial sequel to the Wings of Dawn- another shadowy organization with a penchant for blow darts and sleeping powder. The pope plot was fun, but I am noticing a pattern between the Wings of Dawn and these Angel books- male main character has consistently and stubbornly believes the major female character has been betrayed him,... and *SPOILERS* at least in the Angel series, said female character has more or less noble reasons for doing their shady activities. Wings of Dawn has a wider cast and so there is more variety, but Angel and the Sword is treading on familiar territory.

They are fast reads- I think about 1.5 hours on average for me, so easily done despite a busy time of the year.

[Adrianna C]

This book introduced me to this author. I can see why 4th grade me would have liked it. Really hit home in some parts and I enjoyed the historical fiction bit.

[Sharon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love this perspective!

[Ping Time · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading this second book in the Guardian Angel series, (2of3)

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

these are great books... it's a story told about a teenage boy through the eyes of his guardian angel. very unique and well done.

[Caleb · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book wasn't the best book i have read, but it is okay.

[Sarah Eckert · Rating 3 out of 5]

Like the last book I read (The Angel and the Ring), I thought it was kind of simplistic book (written more for kids than adults), but it was a cool read.