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Kalili's Temptation #2
Testing Faith
Kalili has Faith.
Heaven and Hell don't approve.
Their trials have only begun.
If Kalili and Faith thought they were done with their former employers, they were mistaken.
Just because they've fought free of the first efforts to bring them back into the fold doesn't mean they're in the clear.
Now, with their true natures becoming known, powerful and power-hungry forces are aligning to make them offers they can't refuse.
Lilith. Gabriel. Beelzebub. Ariel.
Add to that their new friends and allies, unexpected obstacles, and a dash of the malevolent undead, and you have TESTING FAITH.
One thing's for certain: eternity will never be the same.
The immortals are going to learn: never bet against a pair of Thirteens!
Heaven and Hell don't approve.
Their trials have only begun.
If Kalili and Faith thought they were done with their former employers, they were mistaken.
Just because they've fought free of the first efforts to bring them back into the fold doesn't mean they're in the clear.
Now, with their true natures becoming known, powerful and power-hungry forces are aligning to make them offers they can't refuse.
Lilith. Gabriel. Beelzebub. Ariel.
Add to that their new friends and allies, unexpected obstacles, and a dash of the malevolent undead, and you have TESTING FAITH.
One thing's for certain: eternity will never be the same.
The immortals are going to learn: never bet against a pair of Thirteens!
- GenresEnemies To LoversRomance
359 pages, Paperback
First published January 14, 2023
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A.C. Adams
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June 21, 2023
AC Adams, as it came to light, is not a real person. In fact, it's author Adam Gaffen that came up with a pretty elaborate fictional persona that he decided to use as a "pen name".
As a woman, being lied to by men in many different ways isn't something new to me.
As a lesbian, being deceived by men who had ulterior motives, unfortunately, isn't something new to me either.
I'm appalled at some men who, obviously, still don't care about the very real and private issues that many women and queer people struggle with to this very day.
Yes, in the past there were a lot of female authors who used pen names or even posed as men. But they did that out of necessity, they had little to no rights and freedoms in a male-dominated society, and that often was their only alternative to get published at all.
You (referring to mr. Adam Gaffen) never faced such restrictions or discrimination. You have no idea what it's like to be a woman, you have no idea what it's like to be a queer woman. You just chose an easier way to appeal to a community that already has tons of issues with the right to represent themselves while being cautious and on high alert every step of the way. A community that has been deceived and abused by men for years. Because the truth is that you represent the least discriminated society today - the one of the cis-het white male. And you did all of that just for your own personal gain.
I personally wouldn't have had any issues if you didn't go through such an elaborate plan to pose as a lesbian, to invent a fictional family, a wife, a degree and so on. You not only did that, but you also tried to connect to your readers via email, I have several of those in my own inbox. You also created a profile on social media which was quite active in various lesbian groups, leaving comments on almost every post and sending dm's, to me included.
I wouldn't have had any issues reading the books that you published under "AC Adams" if I knew you were a man.
But what you did, the effort that went into creating this entire fake personal life and then simply deleting it when it no longer served your purpose, is where you crossed numerous lines and everything became disgusting and damaging. Profiting from a marginalized community by pretending to be a part of it, by pretending to be an ally, is shameful to say the least.
As a woman, being lied to by men in many different ways isn't something new to me.
As a lesbian, being deceived by men who had ulterior motives, unfortunately, isn't something new to me either.
I'm appalled at some men who, obviously, still don't care about the very real and private issues that many women and queer people struggle with to this very day.
Yes, in the past there were a lot of female authors who used pen names or even posed as men. But they did that out of necessity, they had little to no rights and freedoms in a male-dominated society, and that often was their only alternative to get published at all.
You (referring to mr. Adam Gaffen) never faced such restrictions or discrimination. You have no idea what it's like to be a woman, you have no idea what it's like to be a queer woman. You just chose an easier way to appeal to a community that already has tons of issues with the right to represent themselves while being cautious and on high alert every step of the way. A community that has been deceived and abused by men for years. Because the truth is that you represent the least discriminated society today - the one of the cis-het white male. And you did all of that just for your own personal gain.
I personally wouldn't have had any issues if you didn't go through such an elaborate plan to pose as a lesbian, to invent a fictional family, a wife, a degree and so on. You not only did that, but you also tried to connect to your readers via email, I have several of those in my own inbox. You also created a profile on social media which was quite active in various lesbian groups, leaving comments on almost every post and sending dm's, to me included.
I wouldn't have had any issues reading the books that you published under "AC Adams" if I knew you were a man.
But what you did, the effort that went into creating this entire fake personal life and then simply deleting it when it no longer served your purpose, is where you crossed numerous lines and everything became disgusting and damaging. Profiting from a marginalized community by pretending to be a part of it, by pretending to be an ally, is shameful to say the least.
June 21, 2023
It turns out A.C Adams, who claims to be a young lesbian woman, who’s actually a 50ish straight man.
Thought everyone should know. Read the full blog fro
Jae: https://jae-fiction.com/catfishing-in...
Thought everyone should know. Read the full blog fro
Jae: https://jae-fiction.com/catfishing-in...
June 21, 2023
No catfishing authors today. Thanks.
January 6, 2025
Edit January 6, 2025:
I don't know why I forgot to delete this review but now it's done. AC Adams doesn't exist, and while pen names are more than okay, pretending to be a young lesbian and creating a whole personality when you're a cis man isn't. If you haven't yet, you should read Jae's post about catfishing in the sapphic fiction community.
I don't know why I forgot to delete this review but now it's done. AC Adams doesn't exist, and while pen names are more than okay, pretending to be a young lesbian and creating a whole personality when you're a cis man isn't. If you haven't yet, you should read Jae's post about catfishing in the sapphic fiction community.
June 21, 2023
Updated 6/21/23: While I enjoyed this book, I do not condone the misrepresentation of the author and therefore cannot in good conscious leave my original review without an update. While who an author is would normally never enter into my review process, creating an author persona and leading others to believe that persona is really you to gain readers and a following is reprehensible. There are terrific male sapphic authors out there and had the deception not been so extensive, this could have been one too.
I loved the sequel for Kalili and Faith. Their adventures continue as they learn more about who they are and what they can do separately and together.
Faced with known and unknown enemies, the two rely not only on each other but their friends. I loved how their supporting cast was more involved and is growing. Unlikely alliances are at the heart of these adventures. I can’t wait for the next book to see what happens.
I received an ARC copy on exchange for an honest review
I loved the sequel for Kalili and Faith. Their adventures continue as they learn more about who they are and what they can do separately and together.
Faced with known and unknown enemies, the two rely not only on each other but their friends. I loved how their supporting cast was more involved and is growing. Unlikely alliances are at the heart of these adventures. I can’t wait for the next book to see what happens.
I received an ARC copy on exchange for an honest review
June 21, 2023
Edit (21 June 2023)
For a book I had really enjoyed, I am changing my rating to 1 star due to the inexcusable deceit of the author. I know many other reviewers talked about it in depth so I will not be doing the same here. I do not judge books by their author(s) but AC Adams has led me to remove these characters from my library. I will however keep my original review posted because it was an honest review and this edit is purely the author's fault. I will also NOT be recommending this series ever again.
Original review
Testing Faith by AC Adams is the second book in the Kalili's Faith series and a great addition to Kalili and Faith's story.
In this novel we pick up from the first novel so I suggest reading Finding Faith first. Besides the two MCs and the secondary characters from the first book we also get new characters added to the team, funny scenes, great dialogue and more appearances from both the heaven and hell sides. I loved how Faith and Kalili's relationship grew in this novel and that they got to test out their new powers in different settings and not just together. It was also good to see more of the other's influence for the MCs as they were originally from opposing sides of the good/bad line.
This book is not about rewriting Christianity or anything like that (as was mentioned in the content warnings) and personally, I did not feel uncomfortable about it at any point as someone who grew up in and is of the Catholic faith.
I can't wait to see how the story continues and I would definitely recommend this novel to others.
I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.
For a book I had really enjoyed, I am changing my rating to 1 star due to the inexcusable deceit of the author. I know many other reviewers talked about it in depth so I will not be doing the same here. I do not judge books by their author(s) but AC Adams has led me to remove these characters from my library. I will however keep my original review posted because it was an honest review and this edit is purely the author's fault. I will also NOT be recommending this series ever again.
Original review
Testing Faith by AC Adams is the second book in the Kalili's Faith series and a great addition to Kalili and Faith's story.
In this novel we pick up from the first novel so I suggest reading Finding Faith first. Besides the two MCs and the secondary characters from the first book we also get new characters added to the team, funny scenes, great dialogue and more appearances from both the heaven and hell sides. I loved how Faith and Kalili's relationship grew in this novel and that they got to test out their new powers in different settings and not just together. It was also good to see more of the other's influence for the MCs as they were originally from opposing sides of the good/bad line.
This book is not about rewriting Christianity or anything like that (as was mentioned in the content warnings) and personally, I did not feel uncomfortable about it at any point as someone who grew up in and is of the Catholic faith.
I can't wait to see how the story continues and I would definitely recommend this novel to others.
I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.
June 23, 2023
DNF
Written by Adam Gaffen.
I had this on my TBR but decided not to read this after reading other 1-* reviews.
Read the story behind AC Adams by Jae:
https://jae-fiction.com/catfishing-in...
Written by Adam Gaffen.
I had this on my TBR but decided not to read this after reading other 1-* reviews.
Read the story behind AC Adams by Jae:
https://jae-fiction.com/catfishing-in...
June 21, 2023
An Authors Betrayl
As an avid reader, I am deeply disappointed by the actions of the author behind the pen name I once admired. It is with a heavy heart that I write this review, expressing my utter disillusionment and the consequent decision not to continue reading their works or support them in any way.
When I picked up the first book written by this author, I was captivated by the storytelling and embraced the unique perspective of a supposed sapphic writer. The immersive narrative held promise, and I eagerly awaited the release of their subsequent works. However, my enthusiasm turned to shock and anger upon learning about the author's deceitful actions, leading me to question their integrity as a writer and as a person.
Discovering that this author had been operating under a pen name, deceiving readers with false photographs and misleading claims about their identity, was truly disheartening. It is one thing to adopt a pen name for personal reasons, but to deliberately mislead and defraud others in the process is unforgivable. The pretense of being a sapphic writer, appropriating an experience they did not genuinely possess, is particularly offensive and disrespectful to the LGBTQ+ community.
Authors have a unique privilege and responsibility to connect with readers on a profound level. By engaging in such deceitful behavior, this author has shattered the trust that readers place in them. It is clear that they put personal gain above ethical considerations, and this betrayal of their readership is inexcusable.
In good faith, I cannot support this author any longer. Reading is an intimate experience, and it should be based on trust and mutual respect. It is disheartening to realize that this author exploited the trust of their readers, fellow writers, and the publishing industry as a whole. As a reader, I expect authenticity and honesty from the authors I choose to invest my time and emotions in.
It is my hope that readers, publishers, and fellow authors will take note of these deceitful actions and respond accordingly. We must hold authors accountable for their behavior and demand transparency and integrity within the literary community. In the meantime, I encourage readers to seek out genuinely diverse voices and support writers who embrace inclusivity and honesty.
In conclusion, while the first book held promise, the author's subsequent actions have left a bitter taste in my mouth. I cannot, in good conscience, recommend their works or continue to engage with their writing. We deserve authors who respect their readers, uphold ethical standards, and contribute positively to the literary world.
As an avid reader, I am deeply disappointed by the actions of the author behind the pen name I once admired. It is with a heavy heart that I write this review, expressing my utter disillusionment and the consequent decision not to continue reading their works or support them in any way.
When I picked up the first book written by this author, I was captivated by the storytelling and embraced the unique perspective of a supposed sapphic writer. The immersive narrative held promise, and I eagerly awaited the release of their subsequent works. However, my enthusiasm turned to shock and anger upon learning about the author's deceitful actions, leading me to question their integrity as a writer and as a person.
Discovering that this author had been operating under a pen name, deceiving readers with false photographs and misleading claims about their identity, was truly disheartening. It is one thing to adopt a pen name for personal reasons, but to deliberately mislead and defraud others in the process is unforgivable. The pretense of being a sapphic writer, appropriating an experience they did not genuinely possess, is particularly offensive and disrespectful to the LGBTQ+ community.
Authors have a unique privilege and responsibility to connect with readers on a profound level. By engaging in such deceitful behavior, this author has shattered the trust that readers place in them. It is clear that they put personal gain above ethical considerations, and this betrayal of their readership is inexcusable.
In good faith, I cannot support this author any longer. Reading is an intimate experience, and it should be based on trust and mutual respect. It is disheartening to realize that this author exploited the trust of their readers, fellow writers, and the publishing industry as a whole. As a reader, I expect authenticity and honesty from the authors I choose to invest my time and emotions in.
It is my hope that readers, publishers, and fellow authors will take note of these deceitful actions and respond accordingly. We must hold authors accountable for their behavior and demand transparency and integrity within the literary community. In the meantime, I encourage readers to seek out genuinely diverse voices and support writers who embrace inclusivity and honesty.
In conclusion, while the first book held promise, the author's subsequent actions have left a bitter taste in my mouth. I cannot, in good conscience, recommend their works or continue to engage with their writing. We deserve authors who respect their readers, uphold ethical standards, and contribute positively to the literary world.
July 18, 2023
Even though I enjoyed this book when I first read it, I am changing my review and will no longer be reading anything by this author because they are not who they say they are. AC Adams is actually a 50 something year old straight man pretending to be a 20 something lesbian. Do not read anything by this catfishing liar.
February 4, 2023
I love a book the contradicts culturally accepted truths and uses it to create the conflict. For example, Heaven is where all the good folks are and everyone from Hell is bad… right? But, what if some angels are bad? Could some demons be good, genuinely care, and do the right thing? Maybe the most interesting question is can an angel be in a relationship with a demon? Is that what Kalili and Faith are, a demon and an angel? Or are they something else? Something more powerful? So many questions, and this book will take you on a journey to answer them all.
I loved it and already can’t wait for the next one. If you haven’t read the first one, in my opinion, you will need to do that. If you have, I hope you enjoy the second book as much as I did.
I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.
I loved it and already can’t wait for the next one. If you haven’t read the first one, in my opinion, you will need to do that. If you have, I hope you enjoy the second book as much as I did.
I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.
March 7, 2023
You fall in love with Kali and Faith right on through book 2. The author does a great job with their chemistry and introducing new characters.
It’s one adventure after another as they try to find answers to what they truly are and what they can do.
And, oh my, the ending! Can’t wait for the next book to come out.
I highly recommend this series
It’s one adventure after another as they try to find answers to what they truly are and what they can do.
And, oh my, the ending! Can’t wait for the next book to come out.
I highly recommend this series
March 21, 2023
A gem
A theological gem of a series. I love this second installment of this storyline. If breaks all mold in biblical proportions. Inclusive of all energies melding. A fun read with great historical references of religion and spirituality.
A theological gem of a series. I love this second installment of this storyline. If breaks all mold in biblical proportions. Inclusive of all energies melding. A fun read with great historical references of religion and spirituality.
April 1, 2023
I saw the review of one of my friends of Finding Faith and could not resist :) all I can say is that I did not have so much fun reading a book since Douglas Adams Hitchhikers guide to the Galaxy. Apart from that new Theology is a hoot, AC you're absolutely brilliant!
Have you ever been to France? The bureucracy Below is exactly what I found here and it gives exactly the same kind of freedom to rebellious spirits like myself; they do their thing and I don't mind, I do my thing and they don't care. Heaven Below? No, on earth. In Brittany, France. Don't miss this series, seriously!!!!!
Have you ever been to France? The bureucracy Below is exactly what I found here and it gives exactly the same kind of freedom to rebellious spirits like myself; they do their thing and I don't mind, I do my thing and they don't care. Heaven Below? No, on earth. In Brittany, France. Don't miss this series, seriously!!!!!
February 27, 2023
This sequel picks up pretty much where the original left off. Faith & Kalili are still up to hijinks but now they're trying to stay together while being hunted by archangels. No rest for the wicked.
Gabriel is on the hunt for Faith. How does one hide from the hand of God? Also how will Lilith & her bargains help the lovers? Add in a few new side characters & this crazy romp will have you jonesing for book 3.
Gabriel is on the hunt for Faith. How does one hide from the hand of God? Also how will Lilith & her bargains help the lovers? Add in a few new side characters & this crazy romp will have you jonesing for book 3.
June 22, 2023
The author is actual an older man, and completely lied about their identity. Pretending to be a member of a marginalized community is always disgusting, and preying on the LGBTQIA+ community (and feelings of safety and support from the sapphic community specifically) is unacceptable. We don’t need or want anymore sapphic books written by men who don’t understand the community or the lived experiences of sapphics, and only want to exploit the “exciting” nature of our love.
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June 23, 2023This man is a liar and using the LGBQTI+ community to profit from a community he knows nothing about. Please check Jae's blog posts for the full story.
What a putz... please make sure you boycott all of this cishet man's books either as A.C. Adams or Adam Gaffen.
I'm glad I got these books as freebies and that he never made any profit from me.
What a putz... please make sure you boycott all of this cishet man's books either as A.C. Adams or Adam Gaffen.
I'm glad I got these books as freebies and that he never made any profit from me.
June 22, 2023
The story being good or not, when an author fucks up is time to bury characters, even the ones I love.
Which makes me quite annoyed because I really really liked Kalili and Faith, now I'll have to grieve them on top of everything else I'm enraged about.
Which makes me quite annoyed because I really really liked Kalili and Faith, now I'll have to grieve them on top of everything else I'm enraged about.
March 21, 2023
TLDR: An angel and a demon (F/F) seek allies in their war against heaven and hell, but they need to talk less and do more.
Testing Faith picks up shortly after the conclusion of Finding Faith. Armed with the knowledge of being a “13” – an ironic number, surely – Kalili and Faith decide to stay in Rome and strategize their next steps. If they’re to battle the forces of heaven and hell then they’ll need allies. Hell’s minions are easy to persuade because they’re mischievous and love signing contracts. Angels, on the other hand, are sanctimonious martyrs that prefer death over association with the underworld. With Faith’s deadline to report to Michael looming on the horizon, the pair must learn to draw on their new powers and allies or lose everything they’ve come to cherish.
Unsurprisingly, reading a book about angels and demons precipitates a lot of thinking about good and evil. At one point, several angels fulfill a duty that lacks compassion simply because they were ordered to by higher ups. They're convinced of their righteousness without regard for their actions. Fools! If there’s anything that can corrupt purity, it’s individuals blindly following or asserting influence over bureaucracy. Much like “God” in our real world, the God in this series is an absentee parent. If God wants me to believe in the 10 Commandments she/they/he can schedule an appointment. Don’t call on a prophet or underlings to play an existential game of telephone if the intent is for me to understand and obey the rules. I need them straight from the source. The protagonists know this too.
In my review of Finding Faith, I not-so-subtly mentioned there is a lot of penis throughout the story. I stand by this assessment, but I’m happy to report Testing Faith has 1,000% less penis. Kalili and Faith cannot bear separation for hours, let alone days. I don’t know where they would find the time to plot, talk, eat, bathe, make love, *and* entertain men. Will I be surprised if book three asserts they can control time? No. Regardless, I can’t imagine the author will change the direction of the relationship because it would undermine their bond. It’s good to see Kalili evolve from someone who uses sex with mortals to get what she wants to someone who only desires Faith.
My chief criticism of this entry is that it’s held back by inaction. 33% of the way through, the characters are still in the same city, in the same room, and talking to different people. So, I question why the lair at the end of the book isn’t utilized at the beginning. This forces the protagonists out of the lair and into the city to allow the angels to interfere. Setting a scene is difficult but important work because it’s telling an indirect story. Both stories need to move simultaneously to convey different points. In the beginning, I can argue the palace illustrates their lack of direction. However, each conversation they have in their palace room is a piece of the much larger puzzle. Therefore, the setting needs to reflect their evolution and intent. Why can’t they train outdoors? Why can’t Kalili and Faith make out hungrily in a dark alley? After all, Lilith can be summoned anywhere.
Also, why didn’t Faith teleport back to the palace after picking up the dagger from the guard house? The logic needs to be explained. Is she running low on magical energy? Is she worried her anxiety will cause her to teleport into a wall? Is the clergyman interfering with her access to energy?
As much as I want to rate this 4-Stars logic dictates it’s 3.5-Stars. I wish Goodreads dealt in halves. Nuance, Goodreads. Come on! This isn’t a perfect book, but I appreciate the theology, relationship, and creativity. I am curious if Kalili and Faith will merge into a cosmic, sexy, sapphic Transformer that dual-wields daggers. Anything seems possible.
To the author, I read the Afterward and I applaud taking a leap of faith with your writing. Your subject matter couldn’t be any more appropriate. You’ve made the best of a difficult situation. You’re only going to get better with time, so understand my criticisms are always constructive. Keep dreaming and I’ll keep reading.
Testing Faith picks up shortly after the conclusion of Finding Faith. Armed with the knowledge of being a “13” – an ironic number, surely – Kalili and Faith decide to stay in Rome and strategize their next steps. If they’re to battle the forces of heaven and hell then they’ll need allies. Hell’s minions are easy to persuade because they’re mischievous and love signing contracts. Angels, on the other hand, are sanctimonious martyrs that prefer death over association with the underworld. With Faith’s deadline to report to Michael looming on the horizon, the pair must learn to draw on their new powers and allies or lose everything they’ve come to cherish.
Unsurprisingly, reading a book about angels and demons precipitates a lot of thinking about good and evil. At one point, several angels fulfill a duty that lacks compassion simply because they were ordered to by higher ups. They're convinced of their righteousness without regard for their actions. Fools! If there’s anything that can corrupt purity, it’s individuals blindly following or asserting influence over bureaucracy. Much like “God” in our real world, the God in this series is an absentee parent. If God wants me to believe in the 10 Commandments she/they/he can schedule an appointment. Don’t call on a prophet or underlings to play an existential game of telephone if the intent is for me to understand and obey the rules. I need them straight from the source. The protagonists know this too.
In my review of Finding Faith, I not-so-subtly mentioned there is a lot of penis throughout the story. I stand by this assessment, but I’m happy to report Testing Faith has 1,000% less penis. Kalili and Faith cannot bear separation for hours, let alone days. I don’t know where they would find the time to plot, talk, eat, bathe, make love, *and* entertain men. Will I be surprised if book three asserts they can control time? No. Regardless, I can’t imagine the author will change the direction of the relationship because it would undermine their bond. It’s good to see Kalili evolve from someone who uses sex with mortals to get what she wants to someone who only desires Faith.
My chief criticism of this entry is that it’s held back by inaction. 33% of the way through, the characters are still in the same city, in the same room, and talking to different people. So, I question why the lair at the end of the book isn’t utilized at the beginning. This forces the protagonists out of the lair and into the city to allow the angels to interfere. Setting a scene is difficult but important work because it’s telling an indirect story. Both stories need to move simultaneously to convey different points. In the beginning, I can argue the palace illustrates their lack of direction. However, each conversation they have in their palace room is a piece of the much larger puzzle. Therefore, the setting needs to reflect their evolution and intent. Why can’t they train outdoors? Why can’t Kalili and Faith make out hungrily in a dark alley? After all, Lilith can be summoned anywhere.
Also, why didn’t Faith teleport back to the palace after picking up the dagger from the guard house? The logic needs to be explained. Is she running low on magical energy? Is she worried her anxiety will cause her to teleport into a wall? Is the clergyman interfering with her access to energy?
As much as I want to rate this 4-Stars logic dictates it’s 3.5-Stars. I wish Goodreads dealt in halves. Nuance, Goodreads. Come on! This isn’t a perfect book, but I appreciate the theology, relationship, and creativity. I am curious if Kalili and Faith will merge into a cosmic, sexy, sapphic Transformer that dual-wields daggers. Anything seems possible.
To the author, I read the Afterward and I applaud taking a leap of faith with your writing. Your subject matter couldn’t be any more appropriate. You’ve made the best of a difficult situation. You’re only going to get better with time, so understand my criticisms are always constructive. Keep dreaming and I’ll keep reading.
February 25, 2023
Testing Faith is a continuation of the first novel, Finding Faith. In this story, we journey with Kalili and Faith as they continue to figure out what it means to be a Thirteen, all while avoiding the Head Office and Below. I love how the author plays with theology in these stories, creating a new take on angels and demons, and that maybe they really aren’t so different after all. There are some worrisome moments, but also plenty of laughs, as they navigate their new relationship. They form new friendships and alliances as well, which I found really touching. Ultimately, this book is setting up the third book for what is sure to be one heck of a showdown!
It is my recommendation that while this book could be read as a standalone, it will make far more sense if you read the first book beforehand.
I’ll finish this review with a quote from the book which sums up the underlying theme so well — “After all, what was an angel but a demon who hadn’t learned better?”
I received a free advanced copy of this story from the author in exchange for a fair and honest review.
It is my recommendation that while this book could be read as a standalone, it will make far more sense if you read the first book beforehand.
I’ll finish this review with a quote from the book which sums up the underlying theme so well — “After all, what was an angel but a demon who hadn’t learned better?”
I received a free advanced copy of this story from the author in exchange for a fair and honest review.
February 1, 2024
I just keep reading…
Because I am a glutton for a little bit of punishment. As much as I like Faith and Kalili, I’ve tired of the story. Just a little too busy, too many characters, and too much to try to keep it all together. All this 13 business and etc is starting to bore me as a reader. It’s long passages of detective like musings about the 13 and what’s happening with Heaven and Hell. I guess that’s part of getting to know more about the hows and whys of Kalili and Faith.
It seems as if a triangle may happen that includes Avareth. That conversation that happened with Avareth after she walked in on an intimate moment with Faith and Kalili and also when Faith was taken to heaven, Kalili almost succumbed to temptation of sleeping with Avareth. This dynamic is quite dangerous unless there is something about the 13 that will allow this. And if that is the case, then Ugh. It will make it harder to believe the connection and being created for each other.
We shall see.
Because I am a glutton for a little bit of punishment. As much as I like Faith and Kalili, I’ve tired of the story. Just a little too busy, too many characters, and too much to try to keep it all together. All this 13 business and etc is starting to bore me as a reader. It’s long passages of detective like musings about the 13 and what’s happening with Heaven and Hell. I guess that’s part of getting to know more about the hows and whys of Kalili and Faith.
It seems as if a triangle may happen that includes Avareth. That conversation that happened with Avareth after she walked in on an intimate moment with Faith and Kalili and also when Faith was taken to heaven, Kalili almost succumbed to temptation of sleeping with Avareth. This dynamic is quite dangerous unless there is something about the 13 that will allow this. And if that is the case, then Ugh. It will make it harder to believe the connection and being created for each other.
We shall see.
June 22, 2023
I read this book a while ago and it was actually a good book. But with all the came to surface i cant support this by writing a great review about a book that was writtend by a man who catfished the LGBTQI community. While i absolutly have no problem reading books written by male author, i have a huge problem when someone pretents to be a lesbian while they living their comfortable white cis men life! This book would probably still have been a hit if the author was honest, because as I said its a well written story, but he still after everything came to light has the gut to not change his profile here, till pretends to be a lesbian woman from the US living with her wife!!
Its on my DONT EVER DO list a close second with all this companys who come out of their holes and use Pride month for their own purpose and make big chunks of money by printing a rainbow on their product and sell if for double the price.
Its on my DONT EVER DO list a close second with all this companys who come out of their holes and use Pride month for their own purpose and make big chunks of money by printing a rainbow on their product and sell if for double the price.
February 20, 2023
This book shows us the new concept of Heaven and Hell, and the angels and demons are totally different from the traditional stories. I love both the fallen Angel Faith and the Demon Kalili, they are brave and smart and they will move Heaven and Earth to fight for their love and be together. The supporting characters are also very impressive and interesting. The story is captivating and fast paced, the author told the story in both Faith and Kal's views, which gives us a better understanding of both MCs, the writing is smooth and easy to read. A great story expertly told!
March 5, 2023
Testing Faith by AC Adams is the second book in the series and I loved it! This novel picks up right where the first novel left off. So, I suggest reading Finding Faith first. They learn more of who they are and what they can do separately and together.
Khalil and Faith are faced with known and unknown enemies in this book and have to not only rely on each other but their friends as well. Unlikely alliances are at the heart of these adventures. I can not wait for the next book to see what happens.
Khalil and Faith are faced with known and unknown enemies in this book and have to not only rely on each other but their friends as well. Unlikely alliances are at the heart of these adventures. I can not wait for the next book to see what happens.
February 21, 2023
I only have one question….
When will book three comes out?
I finished the book in one setting, can’t seem to put it down.
The storyline was so good, the MCs and sub-characters are all written very well. There was no lull in the movement of the story. Can’t wait for the 3rd one!!!
The author provided me an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
5 stars for Testing Faith! Thank you A. C. Adams!
When will book three comes out?
I finished the book in one setting, can’t seem to put it down.
The storyline was so good, the MCs and sub-characters are all written very well. There was no lull in the movement of the story. Can’t wait for the 3rd one!!!
The author provided me an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
5 stars for Testing Faith! Thank you A. C. Adams!
May 19, 2023
well written second book. highly recommended
Faith and Khalili continue developing their relationship, develop new friendships, and find out more about the kosmos. Read it. You will be glad you did
Faith and Khalili continue developing their relationship, develop new friendships, and find out more about the kosmos. Read it. You will be glad you did
February 28, 2023
This is the perfect follow up to book one and I just love reading the story of an angel and a demon being in love and the challenges they face and I can’t wait for more
April 18, 2023
Absolutely fantastic book with great characters that will have you wanting more. Easy to read, enjoyable
October 20, 2023
I'm upset and happy all at the same time, am enjoying the story and all these amazing badass women but the cliff hangers!!!! Will be waiting for the next one, with high anticipation.
March 1, 2023
Angels and demons still battle for souls. Right and wrong, good and evil, work to achieve what they need for either the Below or Upstairs to benefit. But Kalili and Faith are no longer simply Demon and Angel. They are the last of the Thirteens – but that doesn’t mean the Below or Upstairs approve of their relationship.
Despite plenty of people working against them, Kalili and Faith have their allies, and their network of people slowly grows as they make deals and pledge allegiances in what is shaping up to be a worldwide war between those above, and those below.
I missed these characters! Until I started reading this book, I didn’t properly realise just how much I missed Kalili and Faith, how much I enjoyed spending time with them and living their story besides them. They might’ve managed to stay on Earth so far, but Faith’s mission on Earth was to kill Kalili, not that it went entirely to plan, and she only has so long before she is summoned back to Heaven to give a report of her mission. And, of course, Kalili is not dead, so there are problems on all fronts.
There are plenty of new friends and allies in this book. I won’t talk too much about the allegiances, and the sides being picked, for the sake of not giving out spoilers, but the friends I can definitely talk about. Thia once again plays an important part in this story, being there for Kalili as a friend, and helping out where she can. Thia is incredibly brave, standing up for herself when the need arises, even if the ones she is standing up to are much more powerful than she. I also really liked the introduction of Zophiel to this book. She is an angel who, like Faith, doesn’t quite follow the directions she has been sent to Earth with, and breaks a few rules here and there. I loved Zophiel, and hope she continues to be a part of the story in the next book.
I loved the difference between this book and the first, in that this story is told equally by Faith and Kalili, whereas the first book was just told by Kalili. As their story progresses, they become more of a singular entity, two souls joined together into one being. Faith and Kalili are much less than the stereotypical ‘good angel’ and ‘evil demon’ than they were throughout the first book, their personalities shining through and their ideals settling for a happy medium as they become more accustomed to being Thirteens, and altogether different from angels and demons.
There are a lot of steamy scenes in this book – Faith and Kalili are horny to a level that transcends just angels and demons, and a war between Upstairs and the Below. After living so much of their lives without knowing each other, now they are together, they simply cannot get enough. If you are not a fan of these kind of scenes, then this definitely isn’t the book for you, because Faith and Kalili do not hold back! Their connection to each other, in both the literal and magical sense, is strongest when they are together sexually, and as they come to grips with what they, as Thirteens, can really do, they get up to a lot of experimenting!
There is the addition of some well known characters to this book that were not necessarily a part of book 1. Just to reel off some names, Lilith, Gabriel, Michael… most everyone knows these names, but the way they slot into this story is not necessarily how you might expect. Faith and Kalili are now part of a much bigger story, one that they do not control all the strings to, and find themselves with more enemies, and more potential allies than ever. As things start to reach a level much more than just an Angel and a Demon falling in love, there is more action, suspense, and intrigue than ever. It is the kind of book that you fall asleep reading, because you just don’t want to put it down.
Once again, the author has done an absolutely astounding job with bringing Faith and Kalili’s story out into the world. Angels and Demons. The immortal, and the undead. An unknown hierarchy in Heaven, and a simmering revolt in the Below. An overflowing amount of love between two who seem destined to be together, but have been kept apart for all their lives. There is plenty and more in this book to keep you reading, and I absolutely adored the entire thing. This book has only just come out, so I know I will be waiting for a while, but I will be waiting incredibly impatiently for the next book in the series to come out!
Despite plenty of people working against them, Kalili and Faith have their allies, and their network of people slowly grows as they make deals and pledge allegiances in what is shaping up to be a worldwide war between those above, and those below.
I missed these characters! Until I started reading this book, I didn’t properly realise just how much I missed Kalili and Faith, how much I enjoyed spending time with them and living their story besides them. They might’ve managed to stay on Earth so far, but Faith’s mission on Earth was to kill Kalili, not that it went entirely to plan, and she only has so long before she is summoned back to Heaven to give a report of her mission. And, of course, Kalili is not dead, so there are problems on all fronts.
There are plenty of new friends and allies in this book. I won’t talk too much about the allegiances, and the sides being picked, for the sake of not giving out spoilers, but the friends I can definitely talk about. Thia once again plays an important part in this story, being there for Kalili as a friend, and helping out where she can. Thia is incredibly brave, standing up for herself when the need arises, even if the ones she is standing up to are much more powerful than she. I also really liked the introduction of Zophiel to this book. She is an angel who, like Faith, doesn’t quite follow the directions she has been sent to Earth with, and breaks a few rules here and there. I loved Zophiel, and hope she continues to be a part of the story in the next book.
I loved the difference between this book and the first, in that this story is told equally by Faith and Kalili, whereas the first book was just told by Kalili. As their story progresses, they become more of a singular entity, two souls joined together into one being. Faith and Kalili are much less than the stereotypical ‘good angel’ and ‘evil demon’ than they were throughout the first book, their personalities shining through and their ideals settling for a happy medium as they become more accustomed to being Thirteens, and altogether different from angels and demons.
There are a lot of steamy scenes in this book – Faith and Kalili are horny to a level that transcends just angels and demons, and a war between Upstairs and the Below. After living so much of their lives without knowing each other, now they are together, they simply cannot get enough. If you are not a fan of these kind of scenes, then this definitely isn’t the book for you, because Faith and Kalili do not hold back! Their connection to each other, in both the literal and magical sense, is strongest when they are together sexually, and as they come to grips with what they, as Thirteens, can really do, they get up to a lot of experimenting!
There is the addition of some well known characters to this book that were not necessarily a part of book 1. Just to reel off some names, Lilith, Gabriel, Michael… most everyone knows these names, but the way they slot into this story is not necessarily how you might expect. Faith and Kalili are now part of a much bigger story, one that they do not control all the strings to, and find themselves with more enemies, and more potential allies than ever. As things start to reach a level much more than just an Angel and a Demon falling in love, there is more action, suspense, and intrigue than ever. It is the kind of book that you fall asleep reading, because you just don’t want to put it down.
Once again, the author has done an absolutely astounding job with bringing Faith and Kalili’s story out into the world. Angels and Demons. The immortal, and the undead. An unknown hierarchy in Heaven, and a simmering revolt in the Below. An overflowing amount of love between two who seem destined to be together, but have been kept apart for all their lives. There is plenty and more in this book to keep you reading, and I absolutely adored the entire thing. This book has only just come out, so I know I will be waiting for a while, but I will be waiting incredibly impatiently for the next book in the series to come out!
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