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The Fallen #3
End of Days
VICTORY IS FLEETING, BUT DEFEAT IS ETERNAL.
The war between Heaven and Hell rages on Aaron, half angel and half human, commands the Fallen in their quest to protect humanity. But evil forces gain strength at every turn. And lurking somewhere in the shadows is Archangel Gabriel's instrument with the power to call down the End of Days...
Aaron draws confidence from the girl he loves as he struggles to make peace with his legacy as Lucifer's son. These are desperate times, and Aaron knows the Fallen will need to forge new, unlikely alliances to survive.
With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, Aaron will stop at nothing to defend civilization—and the girl who holds his heart. Even if it means facing Hell's darkest demons.
The war between Heaven and Hell rages on Aaron, half angel and half human, commands the Fallen in their quest to protect humanity. But evil forces gain strength at every turn. And lurking somewhere in the shadows is Archangel Gabriel's instrument with the power to call down the End of Days...
Aaron draws confidence from the girl he loves as he struggles to make peace with his legacy as Lucifer's son. These are desperate times, and Aaron knows the Fallen will need to forge new, unlikely alliances to survive.
With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, Aaron will stop at nothing to defend civilization—and the girl who holds his heart. Even if it means facing Hell's darkest demons.
359 pages, Paperback
First published September 6, 2011
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About the author
Thomas E. Sniegoski
281 books1,105 followersThomas E. Sniegoski, often credited as Tom Sniegoski is the author of more than two dozen novels for adults, teens, and children. His teen fantasy YA series Fallen was adapted into a trilogy of monstrously successful TV movies by ABC Family Channel. His other books for teens include Sleeper Code, Sleeper Agenda, and Force Majeure, as well as the upcoming series The Brimstone Network. The author's first adult novel, A Kiss Before the Apocalypse, hit the shelves in 2008, with its sequel, Dancing on the Head of a Pin to be released in 2009.
Sniegoski's work for younger readers includes Billy Hooten: Owlboy, and the fantasy quartet OutCast, which he co-authored with Christopher Golden. OutCast is in development as a film at Universal. Sniegoski and Golden have also collaborated on the adult dark fantasy series The Menagerie, and multiple creator-owned comic book series, including The Sisterhood, which is being prepped for a feature film by InterMedia, and Talent, currently in development at Universal after a major bidding war.
As a comic book writer, Sniegoski's work includes Stupid, Stupid Rat Tails, a prequel miniseries to international hit, Bone. Sniegoski collaborated with Bone creator Jeff Smith on the prequel, making him the only writer Smith has ever asked to work on those characters. Sniegoski and Golden also wrote the graphic novel BPRD: Hollow Earth, a spinoff from Hellboy.
Sniegoski was born and raised in Massachusetts, where he still lives with his wife LeeAnne and their Labrador Retriever, Mulder. Tom recently completed the new young adult novel, Legacy, which is set to be released in October of 2009.
Sniegoski's work for younger readers includes Billy Hooten: Owlboy, and the fantasy quartet OutCast, which he co-authored with Christopher Golden. OutCast is in development as a film at Universal. Sniegoski and Golden have also collaborated on the adult dark fantasy series The Menagerie, and multiple creator-owned comic book series, including The Sisterhood, which is being prepped for a feature film by InterMedia, and Talent, currently in development at Universal after a major bidding war.
As a comic book writer, Sniegoski's work includes Stupid, Stupid Rat Tails, a prequel miniseries to international hit, Bone. Sniegoski collaborated with Bone creator Jeff Smith on the prequel, making him the only writer Smith has ever asked to work on those characters. Sniegoski and Golden also wrote the graphic novel BPRD: Hollow Earth, a spinoff from Hellboy.
Sniegoski was born and raised in Massachusetts, where he still lives with his wife LeeAnne and their Labrador Retriever, Mulder. Tom recently completed the new young adult novel, Legacy, which is set to be released in October of 2009.
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May 6, 2015
Quick review:
Cover: Fitting
Rating: PG-13
Thumbs Up: 4
Overall: Really enjoyed
Characters: Well Written
Plot: With all the odds against them will they fail?
Page Turner: Yes
Series Cont.? Yes
Recommend: Yes
Book Boyfriend: Aaron
SUMMARY (60 words or less)
I’ve had this book on my shelf for over 3 years. And finally, I picked it up. I did enjoy the first two books in series. I just didn’t have time to “read” and it wasn’t available as an audio book. Shame on you Simon & Schuster. Anywho, I’m reading on now.
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COMING SOON 5/8/15
Cover: Fitting
Rating: PG-13
Thumbs Up: 4
Overall: Really enjoyed
Characters: Well Written
Plot: With all the odds against them will they fail?
Page Turner: Yes
Series Cont.? Yes
Recommend: Yes
Book Boyfriend: Aaron
SUMMARY (60 words or less)
I’ve had this book on my shelf for over 3 years. And finally, I picked it up. I did enjoy the first two books in series. I just didn’t have time to “read” and it wasn’t available as an audio book. Shame on you Simon & Schuster. Anywho, I’m reading on now.
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COMING SOON 5/8/15
September 12, 2017
I'm not sure if it was only present in this book or I just missed it in the others but this was really just a bunch of fight scenes strung together by minimal plot full of holes. The fight scenes were exciting but I just had so many questions I was focusing on then instead of the excitement. The powers angels...did they ever talk to god? if so how do they not question that they now don't? can they go back to heaven whenever they want since they aren't fallen? if not why would they want to bring about the end of the world? Why did the end of the world happen so slow and begin with cutting the world off from God? what is verchiel's deal? Really the list of questions I had was endless. I enjoy the sort of flip of good and evil dichotomy, I find it fascinating, and the author is very good at being descriptive but the plot holes are glaring in this book which detracted from my enjoyment. Plus the romance/poorly developed love triangle just made me sad in its immaturity. I've rented the others from the library to see if the series gets better but I don't hold my breath.
January 31, 2015
This one was full of action that I was not expecting. It was crazy intense not only what's going on within the Nephilim group but the Powers and the monsters of the world. But I did not like that ending! Not okay, Sniegoski!!
August 12, 2023
An enjoyable return to a good series! Still hate you Verchiel!
February 21, 2013
End of Days continues the adventures of Aaron and his fellow Nephilim – Verchiel and his host of the Powers has been defeated, but a bigger threat looms on the horizon as remnants of the Powers, previously in hiding, come forth. Eager to succeed where their leader failed.
I ended up really liking this book, even though at first look I thought I wouldn’t. The book begins with a short confrontation between Aaron and Jeremy, one of the new Nephilim in the ranks. Jeremy is a hot-head and struggles with the angelic being inside him, and as usual, Aaron’s only reaction is violence. I’ve said this before and I’ll no doubt say it again – with Aaron there is no talking or trying to understand, one either does what he tells you to, or he lets his angelic side whip your butt. It’s tiresome, to be honest. To offset Aaron, there is Vilma, who has finally embraced her angelic side and brought under her control. She’s Aaron’s source of strength, but Aaron is increasingly unsettled by Vilma’s self-sufficiency. She doesn’t need him to protect her any more, and I think Aaron has to try really hard not to mind.
On the other side, Jeremy is all too awed by Vilma’s battle prowess, and as someone who wasn’t loved a lot in life, he takes a shine to her. The weird attraction Vilma has for Jeremy wasn’t necessary to the plot, in my opinion, and only served to muddy the waters further. I feel like the ‘love-triangle’ was inserted because everyone does them now, and I was frustrated with it. In addition, these moments took away from the few instances where we got to see Aaron and Vilma interact alone – we’re left with no clue how they are doing on a personal level and, despite them telling one another repeatedly that they love each other, I felt a huge disconnect from them as a couple.
The new battle fought for the survival of Earth is gripping, and I was emotionally invested in the Nehpilim’s fight against the Powers. I also liked the inclusion of Dusty, the naive yet surprisingly brave human who has been chosen to care for the Horn of Gabriel, the instrument of our destruction. Needless to say, he’s beset by every evil imaginable, who want to possess the instrument, and struggles to survive. I feel like the new Nephilim – the students, per say – were indistinguishable and rather bland. I did, however, like that the author showed us battles from their points of view so we got a feel for their characters, but over all, I would have preferred to get to know them better.
Another thing I struggled with is Aaron’s lack of guilt, misery, or any kind of negative emotion regarding the fate of his family. I would have thought he would struggle with it, maybe even become depressed, but he has seemingly bounced back and doesn’t have to worry about those pesky emotions getting in the way.
Thomas Sniegoski has yet again written an engaging, impressive novel with End of Days, and it has set up the next book, Forsaken, well. I really like this series, despite finding Aaron a little too eager for violence for my tastes, and encourage those who want to try a unique kind of angel book to try it out. Book 4 of the series, Forsaken, was published in January 2013, and Book 5, Armageddon, is expected in August 2013 from Simon Pulse.
You can read more of my reviews at Speculating on SpecFic .
I ended up really liking this book, even though at first look I thought I wouldn’t. The book begins with a short confrontation between Aaron and Jeremy, one of the new Nephilim in the ranks. Jeremy is a hot-head and struggles with the angelic being inside him, and as usual, Aaron’s only reaction is violence. I’ve said this before and I’ll no doubt say it again – with Aaron there is no talking or trying to understand, one either does what he tells you to, or he lets his angelic side whip your butt. It’s tiresome, to be honest. To offset Aaron, there is Vilma, who has finally embraced her angelic side and brought under her control. She’s Aaron’s source of strength, but Aaron is increasingly unsettled by Vilma’s self-sufficiency. She doesn’t need him to protect her any more, and I think Aaron has to try really hard not to mind.
On the other side, Jeremy is all too awed by Vilma’s battle prowess, and as someone who wasn’t loved a lot in life, he takes a shine to her. The weird attraction Vilma has for Jeremy wasn’t necessary to the plot, in my opinion, and only served to muddy the waters further. I feel like the ‘love-triangle’ was inserted because everyone does them now, and I was frustrated with it. In addition, these moments took away from the few instances where we got to see Aaron and Vilma interact alone – we’re left with no clue how they are doing on a personal level and, despite them telling one another repeatedly that they love each other, I felt a huge disconnect from them as a couple.
The new battle fought for the survival of Earth is gripping, and I was emotionally invested in the Nehpilim’s fight against the Powers. I also liked the inclusion of Dusty, the naive yet surprisingly brave human who has been chosen to care for the Horn of Gabriel, the instrument of our destruction. Needless to say, he’s beset by every evil imaginable, who want to possess the instrument, and struggles to survive. I feel like the new Nephilim – the students, per say – were indistinguishable and rather bland. I did, however, like that the author showed us battles from their points of view so we got a feel for their characters, but over all, I would have preferred to get to know them better.
Another thing I struggled with is Aaron’s lack of guilt, misery, or any kind of negative emotion regarding the fate of his family. I would have thought he would struggle with it, maybe even become depressed, but he has seemingly bounced back and doesn’t have to worry about those pesky emotions getting in the way.
Thomas Sniegoski has yet again written an engaging, impressive novel with End of Days, and it has set up the next book, Forsaken, well. I really like this series, despite finding Aaron a little too eager for violence for my tastes, and encourage those who want to try a unique kind of angel book to try it out. Book 4 of the series, Forsaken, was published in January 2013, and Book 5, Armageddon, is expected in August 2013 from Simon Pulse.
You can read more of my reviews at Speculating on SpecFic .
August 6, 2017
People seem to like this series and I can for the life of me figure out why
The book appears to have been written by at least four different people, none who have read the previous four.
The sigils for example. We are told in book... something that they are the names of the angels who took Lucifer's side.
Well, in the beginning of this book they are the names of the angels he has redeemed, and anyone who has paid even the littlest of attention knows that's not the frecking same. then towards the end we are back to it being the names of Lucifer's followers again.
There are too many point of views to keep track of.
Aaron of course, the Chosen One, the Leader
Vilma, his all so loyal girlfriend... Or is she..hmmm....
Then we have Jeremy Fox, the only character in this mess that's even remotely interesting.
Lorelie, the magic user,
William, Samantha, Russell - nephelim we are intreduced to and follow to their death. Pretty much in the same paragraph. It doesn't help moving the story forward whatsover, and has no emotional impact on the rest of them. Such a waste. The two nephilims who bites it earlier in the book are at least given a eulogy of sorts.
Geburah - The new leader of the Powers
Verchiel The former leader, formerly bad, turned good-ish
Lucifer The reason to everything, not to be mistaken for the devil
The Abomination of Desolation or Wormwood for short - Created by God to destroy the world if the deamons from the shadows becomes too many.
Gabriel Aaron's beloved Labrador Retriever. Who is more since Aaron saved his life in the first book. This is important people, so important that theu have to remind us that three times. In a different points of view.
Kraus Human healer who used to work for Verchiel.
Jeremy Fox Mother - Yeah, I don't get it either
Milton Lucifer's pet mouse
N'Karr The leader of a tribe of yetis
Dusty The protector of The Instrument
Patrick (I think his name was - The former protector of The Instrument
And a Werewolf I can't remember the name of
It's ridiculous.
They put their whole trust in Aaron, the Chosen One and he knows less than nothing of what to do.
It's the end of the world. Again. This time Dusty blows on his Harmonica and poof, the Angel Wormwood jumps up and sticks his mighty sword into the ground, first to sever the link between Heaven and earth and then too destroy our planet.
This seems mighty dangerous, right?
Something that could happen within seconds, right?
But no.
Vilma tells Aaron they have to take a minute and focus on themselves....
FFS!!
The author is incapable of describing emotions, so everything just falls flat
The chemestry between the two main characters are nonexsisting, and this after the previous book when the Malakim told Aaron she was his mate and the would have beautiful children
So why I ask, is there so much happening between Vilma and Jeremy Fox?
Ugh. Two books to go.
I'm crying
The book appears to have been written by at least four different people, none who have read the previous four.
The sigils for example. We are told in book... something that they are the names of the angels who took Lucifer's side.
Well, in the beginning of this book they are the names of the angels he has redeemed, and anyone who has paid even the littlest of attention knows that's not the frecking same. then towards the end we are back to it being the names of Lucifer's followers again.
There are too many point of views to keep track of.
Aaron of course, the Chosen One, the Leader
Vilma, his all so loyal girlfriend... Or is she..hmmm....
Then we have Jeremy Fox, the only character in this mess that's even remotely interesting.
Lorelie, the magic user,
William, Samantha, Russell - nephelim we are intreduced to and follow to their death. Pretty much in the same paragraph. It doesn't help moving the story forward whatsover, and has no emotional impact on the rest of them. Such a waste. The two nephilims who bites it earlier in the book are at least given a eulogy of sorts.
Geburah - The new leader of the Powers
Verchiel The former leader, formerly bad, turned good-ish
Lucifer The reason to everything, not to be mistaken for the devil
The Abomination of Desolation or Wormwood for short - Created by God to destroy the world if the deamons from the shadows becomes too many.
Gabriel Aaron's beloved Labrador Retriever. Who is more since Aaron saved his life in the first book. This is important people, so important that theu have to remind us that three times. In a different points of view.
Kraus Human healer who used to work for Verchiel.
Jeremy Fox Mother - Yeah, I don't get it either
Milton Lucifer's pet mouse
N'Karr The leader of a tribe of yetis
Dusty The protector of The Instrument
Patrick (I think his name was - The former protector of The Instrument
And a Werewolf I can't remember the name of
It's ridiculous.
They put their whole trust in Aaron, the Chosen One and he knows less than nothing of what to do.
It's the end of the world. Again. This time Dusty blows on his Harmonica and poof, the Angel Wormwood jumps up and sticks his mighty sword into the ground, first to sever the link between Heaven and earth and then too destroy our planet.
This seems mighty dangerous, right?
Something that could happen within seconds, right?
But no.
Vilma tells Aaron they have to take a minute and focus on themselves....
FFS!!
The author is incapable of describing emotions, so everything just falls flat
The chemestry between the two main characters are nonexsisting, and this after the previous book when the Malakim told Aaron she was his mate and the would have beautiful children
So why I ask, is there so much happening between Vilma and Jeremy Fox?
Ugh. Two books to go.
I'm crying
December 26, 2011
I was over the moon when I saw that Thomas had written another book in the FALLEN series, considering how book 4 finished off. I kept asking my sister how could it just end like that? I have to know what happens...
Thank heavens there was another book to help feed my need for what had happened to Aaron and the gang.
I would have thought that after Aaron had defeated the Dark Powers I thought that would be the end of them and the Nephilim could live in peace not having to keep looking over their shoulders in fear that they might be killed because the Powers had this dark and twisted notion that they were an abomination, did not deserve the right live.
There's a darker evil in this book, what I loved was seeing how the Nephilim had grown has a team and more so as a family. I missed the other characters from the previous book but that added to the emotional side of the book because I don't think I was the only one.
Love is a tricky thing especially when a love triangle is formed, we don't see it grow in this book but I'm hoping if Thomas writes another installment to see where it goes and how things change between the characters.
I found it astonishing to see how much Gabriel had changed since the first book. He is a lot more expressive and feels things more deeply now. There's a scene in the END OF DAYS where Gabriel comes to the rescue in a sense and that tugged on my heart strings. His development has been extraordinary to watch, he has grown in strength from the first time we met him. I'm hoping for only good things to come for him.
This book is filled with plenty of action, love, tears and even some twists within the shoreline. I suggest you pick up the previous books or else a little confusion will settle in.
I'm hoping that Thomas will continue with the series considering how the book ended. It just cannot end like that.
Happy Reading :)
Gillian
xxx
Thank heavens there was another book to help feed my need for what had happened to Aaron and the gang.
I would have thought that after Aaron had defeated the Dark Powers I thought that would be the end of them and the Nephilim could live in peace not having to keep looking over their shoulders in fear that they might be killed because the Powers had this dark and twisted notion that they were an abomination, did not deserve the right live.
There's a darker evil in this book, what I loved was seeing how the Nephilim had grown has a team and more so as a family. I missed the other characters from the previous book but that added to the emotional side of the book because I don't think I was the only one.
Love is a tricky thing especially when a love triangle is formed, we don't see it grow in this book but I'm hoping if Thomas writes another installment to see where it goes and how things change between the characters.
I found it astonishing to see how much Gabriel had changed since the first book. He is a lot more expressive and feels things more deeply now. There's a scene in the END OF DAYS where Gabriel comes to the rescue in a sense and that tugged on my heart strings. His development has been extraordinary to watch, he has grown in strength from the first time we met him. I'm hoping for only good things to come for him.
This book is filled with plenty of action, love, tears and even some twists within the shoreline. I suggest you pick up the previous books or else a little confusion will settle in.
I'm hoping that Thomas will continue with the series considering how the book ended. It just cannot end like that.
Happy Reading :)
Gillian
xxx
April 16, 2015
After the initial victory over the threat of annihilation from the Powers; the Nephilim as led by Aaron, the Chosen One are called once more to face a new and bigger threat. And this comes in the form of a "contigency" plan set in by Verchiel, the vanquished leader of the Powers, a renegade band of Angels hell bent on riding the world of the offsprings of Angel and Man; the Nephilim.
Just when I thought that the story had reached its apex, author Thomas Sniegoski surprises us once more with another volume that both delves deeper into the mythos of the Angels and the world that is and was, as created by God.
There were enough twists and turns to keep you hooked. The battle scenes were written clearly and well and one could almost imagine it being adapted for film or as in the case of the very first book, a tv series. Sadly that TV series, entitled FALLEN didn't live up to the promise and prose of the book but it was good while it lasted. Plus, if in case you didn't know, it starred Paul Wesley of the Vampire Diaries. Yes, Stefan Salvatore to you and me.
The book on the other hand, is also a fast read in itself if you would give it the chance to grow on you and not allow other books and everyday life to distract you; which when you think about it is a daily challenge for any reader. :)
Do yourself a favor, read the previous 2 volumes of this and like me (again), reward yourself with the next volume because ya know its gonna be worth it.
Sniegoski writes beautifully and simply. And although he does cater to the YA crowd, writing effectively and writing simple is no small trick. And it is a trick that any writer will always aspire to, regardless of the genre and of the target market one hopes to capture.
Thank you Mr. Sniegoski, you have a fan in me. And hopefully this will help further develop my own Craft as I embark on my own writing life.
Just when I thought that the story had reached its apex, author Thomas Sniegoski surprises us once more with another volume that both delves deeper into the mythos of the Angels and the world that is and was, as created by God.
There were enough twists and turns to keep you hooked. The battle scenes were written clearly and well and one could almost imagine it being adapted for film or as in the case of the very first book, a tv series. Sadly that TV series, entitled FALLEN didn't live up to the promise and prose of the book but it was good while it lasted. Plus, if in case you didn't know, it starred Paul Wesley of the Vampire Diaries. Yes, Stefan Salvatore to you and me.
The book on the other hand, is also a fast read in itself if you would give it the chance to grow on you and not allow other books and everyday life to distract you; which when you think about it is a daily challenge for any reader. :)
Do yourself a favor, read the previous 2 volumes of this and like me (again), reward yourself with the next volume because ya know its gonna be worth it.
Sniegoski writes beautifully and simply. And although he does cater to the YA crowd, writing effectively and writing simple is no small trick. And it is a trick that any writer will always aspire to, regardless of the genre and of the target market one hopes to capture.
Thank you Mr. Sniegoski, you have a fan in me. And hopefully this will help further develop my own Craft as I embark on my own writing life.
August 19, 2012
Only complaint(s) is the romance, the whole growing love triangle really pissed me off. I mean, Vilma doesn't even really know Jeremy but she still starts to like him (just like she did with Aaron) and I guess I get why she feels bad for Jeremy but hhhheeeelllllllllllllllloooooo your boyfriend's been in foster care most his life which isn’t exactly the best thing in the world, the only people Aaron considered his family were murdered, one of them Aaron had to kill himself, and he has the pressure of being the Chosen One on top of all that. Honestly it seems like Vilma as a human has a really weak personality and that’s one thing Aaron kinda liked about her, her fragileness, but since she’s become a Nephilim she’s not a fragile and when she is fragile it’s at the worst times. I also think Aaron lost a lot of his fire in this book, he seems weaker for some really weird reason and he doesn’t get as much scenes, I’m pretty sure there’s like one, where it’s just him being a hard core bad ass, the other Nephilim ruin the bad assness of Aaron. Also, I don’t get Aaron’s relationship with his father, it’s like they act like people who just met each other but Aaron calls his father ‘Father’. One more complaint, I promise, I really haven’t read a part where Aaron is grieving over what he lost, and I really, really wanna have it, nothing is better than have a character in a book letting out what he/she has been feeling but holding back because they can’t let other people see that part of them (does that make me a sick person?).
!!!THE 4TH BETTER BE BETTER OR I’M GONNA BE SUPER UPSET!!!
!!!THE 4TH BETTER BE BETTER OR I’M GONNA BE SUPER UPSET!!!
October 18, 2020
1st- off this book didn't even have to exist. Totally new scenario.
2nd- I don't understand his worse-than-intsalove relationship with Vilma. The talked a few times Aaron disappeared and they fell in love. A love so strong Aaron sacrificed Aerie. They never dated, didn't even really communicate, and have zero chemistry, but oh well...THEY'RE IN LOVE.
3rd- why can I never see any characters in my minds eye but their angel forms are described? Oh, it's too much to describe what they look like, but it's very important to repeat the other books ad nauseam!
4th- I am not reading the other one...I just can't. My eyes cannot possibly roll anymore.
2nd- I don't understand his worse-than-intsalove relationship with Vilma. The talked a few times Aaron disappeared and they fell in love. A love so strong Aaron sacrificed Aerie. They never dated, didn't even really communicate, and have zero chemistry, but oh well...THEY'RE IN LOVE.
3rd- why can I never see any characters in my minds eye but their angel forms are described? Oh, it's too much to describe what they look like, but it's very important to repeat the other books ad nauseam!
4th- I am not reading the other one...I just can't. My eyes cannot possibly roll anymore.
November 12, 2011
Not recommending this series to anyone who doesn't enjoy horror. NOT ANYTHING like I was led to believe it would be in the TV mini-series based on these books. I mean, seriously, if it's "BASED" on the books...shouldn't there me a bit more similiarity than the characters' names?? Extremely disappointed in the direction of the story. Also believe it would end with this book, but of course not. I'm done. Don't care if more books come out in this series.
If you like horror. If you like dark and desolation. Read this series.
If you like horror. If you like dark and desolation. Read this series.
November 23, 2011
I am currently reading this book, and for me, it is very confusing. It jumps from one place to another and its hard to tell where they are. It will go from a war type thing, to their home. It doesn't make sense, its like the author thinks that you know everything that is going on. Honestly, I don't want to read it anymore. The book is 359 pages and the chapters are very long and I lose focus while reading. Personally, I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone.
July 12, 2015
4.5/5
This is my favorite of the Fallen books so far! This was definitely a set up book seeing that, technically, it's part two of the series. Of course that didn't mean it had to be slow. Right from the start of the prologue I was hooked on this book.
Also, don't ask me why I expected a book called 'End of Days' to be a happy book -- things have gotten very bad. Very bad. Definitely looking forward to book 4.
This is my favorite of the Fallen books so far! This was definitely a set up book seeing that, technically, it's part two of the series. Of course that didn't mean it had to be slow. Right from the start of the prologue I was hooked on this book.
Also, don't ask me why I expected a book called 'End of Days' to be a happy book -- things have gotten very bad. Very bad. Definitely looking forward to book 4.
October 2, 2012
This book was a good read. It kept my wanting to read to find out what happen next. Anyone who likes actions book would enjoy this series about the war between The Powers, the angelic hosts who were charged with destroying all things that go bump in the night. Before they turn their sights on the Nephilims, children of fallen angels and women. Which in turn may just bring the end of days.
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February 9, 2011I read these books a while back, waaay before they made it into a movie/mini-series on ABC family. It was good, but I had a hard time staying with it at some points. I liked the movie/episodes a lot better but that had quite a bit to do with the fact that Paul Wesley was in it.
November 1, 2011
it was good. i like the twists. will still read the next book.
April 3, 2019
End of Days is the fifth book in The Fallen series written by Thomas E. Sniegoski and centered on Aaron Corbet, who on his eighteen birthday learned that he is a nephilim – a human/angel hybrid.
End of Days continues the adventures of Aaron Corbet and his fellow Nephilim – Verchiel and his host of the Powers has been defeated, but a bigger threat looms on the horizon as remnants of the Powers, previously in hiding, come forth – eager to succeed where their leader failed.
The new battle fought for the survival of Earth is gripping. The inclusion of Dustin "Dusty" Handy, the naïve, yet surprisingly brave human who has been chosen to care for the Horn of Gabriel, the instrument of destruction. Needless to say, he's beset by every evil imaginable, who want to possess the instrument, and struggles to survive.
The new Nephilim introduced, the students, per say were somewhat indistinguishable and rather bland. However, there were passages about the battles from their points of views of the students, which give the reader a slight feel for their individual characters. Hopefully, we get to know them better in future installments.
One of the new nephilim introduced was focused more upon was Jeremy Fox. He is a hot-head and struggles with the angelic being inside him. Aaron's typical reaction to his disobedience is usually violence. To offset Aaron, there is Vilma Santiago, who has finally embraced her angelic side and brought under her control. Jeremy Fox is in awe of her and an odd love triangle begins to form between the three.
End of Days is written rather well. Sniegoski has yet again written an engaging, impressive novel and sets up the next book rather well. I was a tad unease when reading this book – especially because it was written seven years after Reckoning and the Verchiel storyline has ended rather well and I was afraid that these later books would be an afterthought. However, the narrative follows the next logical step in the series, which has the other Powers who was on Verchiel's side to continue his mission.
All in all, End of Days is written rather well and is a somewhat good continuation to what would hopefully be a wonderful series, which I plan to continue in the very near future.
End of Days continues the adventures of Aaron Corbet and his fellow Nephilim – Verchiel and his host of the Powers has been defeated, but a bigger threat looms on the horizon as remnants of the Powers, previously in hiding, come forth – eager to succeed where their leader failed.
The new battle fought for the survival of Earth is gripping. The inclusion of Dustin "Dusty" Handy, the naïve, yet surprisingly brave human who has been chosen to care for the Horn of Gabriel, the instrument of destruction. Needless to say, he's beset by every evil imaginable, who want to possess the instrument, and struggles to survive.
The new Nephilim introduced, the students, per say were somewhat indistinguishable and rather bland. However, there were passages about the battles from their points of views of the students, which give the reader a slight feel for their individual characters. Hopefully, we get to know them better in future installments.
One of the new nephilim introduced was focused more upon was Jeremy Fox. He is a hot-head and struggles with the angelic being inside him. Aaron's typical reaction to his disobedience is usually violence. To offset Aaron, there is Vilma Santiago, who has finally embraced her angelic side and brought under her control. Jeremy Fox is in awe of her and an odd love triangle begins to form between the three.
End of Days is written rather well. Sniegoski has yet again written an engaging, impressive novel and sets up the next book rather well. I was a tad unease when reading this book – especially because it was written seven years after Reckoning and the Verchiel storyline has ended rather well and I was afraid that these later books would be an afterthought. However, the narrative follows the next logical step in the series, which has the other Powers who was on Verchiel's side to continue his mission.
All in all, End of Days is written rather well and is a somewhat good continuation to what would hopefully be a wonderful series, which I plan to continue in the very near future.
June 15, 2015
Fifth in the Fallen urban fantasy series for young adults and revolving around Aaron Corbet, a Nephilim around whom prophecy revolves, for he is the only angelic being who can forgive those who sinned.
My Take
I don't think Sniegoski likes angels. I dunno, but it's finally hitting me over the end what with how nasty the angels are in both of Sniegoski's series: Remy Chandler and this one, The Fallen. I think I read the prologue three times because I couldn't believe what Michaels did.
It's an interesting interpretation of Hell, that it's the horror Lucifer caused when he turned brother angel against brother angel. A horror that lives inside him. Sniegoski also interprets the coming of God and his light and its effect on what had existed in our universe before he created our world. Scary…!
There are scenes which are a little too vague for me, and I know that Sniegoski intends them this way, to drum up my curiosity. Only, they're too confusing to do what I think Sniegoski meant. His scary scenes are good, terrors that prey on our fear of the monsters in the dark. That child-god on the island. Fred sliding in his regrets about the old days. Jeremy's mother with her disturbing thoughts, as I wonder whose side is she on?
What I don't understand is how God doesn't see how his Powers have gone awry. How they've misinterpreted their mission so badly. Sure, I realize there's a lot for God to be paying attention to, lots to keep him busy. And it's been millennia. How does he miss all this? Nor do I understand how that island in the Aegean manages to slide under the Antarctic…
How can the angels have fallen so low? The excuses they use for tracking down the Nephilim are so lame, exactly the ones criminals use as an excuse for doing what they want.
No, I hate that trope. The one in which one of the characters has something important to tell, but no one has time to listen. I'm hoping that if someone has something to tell me, that I'll stop and listen right then and there.
Hmmm, doesn't seem that Verchiel has learned much of a lesson nor that he's all that full of repentance. We do learn where the spark began that turned the Powers from their true mission. The scariest part of all, to my mind.
The Story
Lorelei is willing to give her life for the chance to speak to God as the powerful Archons did. To ask for help, for the Powers still hunt them, for they are losing their companions as they battle to save humanity.
The Characters
Aaron Corbet still dreams of his foster family: little Stevie and Lori and Tom Stanley. The only family he remembers or loved. He has learned that he's Lucifer's son, which makes him the leader of the Nephilim, the Chosen One. Gabriel is the yellow Lab he brought back from the dead who now talks to Aaron.
Vilma Santiago is another Nephilim, and she and Aaron are in love. Her only family is her uncle, Aunt Edna, and cousin Nicole.
Saint Athanasius School and Orphanage is…
…where the Nephilim are now living. They see their mission as one of saving other Nephilim and humans caught in terrible situations. Lucifer Morningstar has repented. Milton is his tiny pet mouse. Lorelei shares her visions psychically with other Nephilim and studies Archon magick — and it's killing her. Janice, Kirk, Melissa, Samantha, Russell, and Cameron are most of the Nephilim. Even in an angelic gathering, there has to be one outsider, and that one is Jeremy Fox. William Dean is the antithesis of Jeremy. Handsome, outgoing, cocky. Kraus is now the healer for the Nephilim; he had been the blind healer for the Powers.
The Library at the orphanage had once belonged to Scholar, a former angel of the angelic host Principality and the keeper of knowledge.
Tobias Foster is a blind beggarman with a powerful horn given to him by the Archangel Gabriel. Corpse Riders, a.k.a., Riders, are demonic beasts who slip into our world and into our dead, and they are after that horn. Dustin "Dusty" Handy has always wanted to play the harmonica. Spenser was the dog he had loved. Jack is a trucker who gives Dusty a lift. Fred Leclaire picks up a hitchhiker.
Kemerovo Oblast, Russia is…
…a coal mine where the miners, Anatoli Olegushka, Pavel, Nikolai, Olik, Vadim, and others are trapped in a cave-in.
An island in the Aegean Sea was…
…there before Atlantis sank, and its inhabitants worshipped N'Ken-Thaa, the child-god and his family of monsters.
The backup Powers are…
…angels assigned to protect the earth, to keep God's favored world free of evil, of anything that might offend him. Only the Powers have gone off track. Leonard Michaels is the undercover identity for Geburah, the leader of the backup team Verchiel, the vanquished Powers leader, set in place along with Suria, Anfial is the tracker, Shebniel has a sadistic streak (and that's sayin' somethin'), Tandal, and Huzia.
Siberian tundra
N'Karr is the tribal leader of the yetis.
Wormwood, the Abomination of Desolation, is an angel to be called upon if the world becomes tainted beyond repair. God then created a trumpet that would summon this angel who would destroy earth.
Satan, the Darkstar, the Lord of Shadows, comes to life from death.
Nephilim are the children of angels and humans whose powers emerge when they turn 18. Wings that allow them to fly and the ability to understand all languages are among their powers. The angels seem them as vermin to be stamped out. Archons are angelic sorcerers.
The Cover and Title
The cover is a black-and-white photograph of a bare-chested young Aaron in jeans with his wings flaring out behind him. The name of the series and author's name are in a bright blue with the title barely seen in a very thin white font with a huge white "3" sandwiching (hiding?) the title between it and the series name. Might need a magnifying glass to find that title.
The title is the end, the End of Days that arrive at the end, to end the world.
My Take
I don't think Sniegoski likes angels. I dunno, but it's finally hitting me over the end what with how nasty the angels are in both of Sniegoski's series: Remy Chandler and this one, The Fallen. I think I read the prologue three times because I couldn't believe what Michaels did.
It's an interesting interpretation of Hell, that it's the horror Lucifer caused when he turned brother angel against brother angel. A horror that lives inside him. Sniegoski also interprets the coming of God and his light and its effect on what had existed in our universe before he created our world. Scary…!
There are scenes which are a little too vague for me, and I know that Sniegoski intends them this way, to drum up my curiosity. Only, they're too confusing to do what I think Sniegoski meant. His scary scenes are good, terrors that prey on our fear of the monsters in the dark. That child-god on the island. Fred sliding in his regrets about the old days. Jeremy's mother with her disturbing thoughts, as I wonder whose side is she on?
What I don't understand is how God doesn't see how his Powers have gone awry. How they've misinterpreted their mission so badly. Sure, I realize there's a lot for God to be paying attention to, lots to keep him busy. And it's been millennia. How does he miss all this? Nor do I understand how that island in the Aegean manages to slide under the Antarctic…
How can the angels have fallen so low? The excuses they use for tracking down the Nephilim are so lame, exactly the ones criminals use as an excuse for doing what they want.
No, I hate that trope. The one in which one of the characters has something important to tell, but no one has time to listen. I'm hoping that if someone has something to tell me, that I'll stop and listen right then and there.
Hmmm, doesn't seem that Verchiel has learned much of a lesson nor that he's all that full of repentance. We do learn where the spark began that turned the Powers from their true mission. The scariest part of all, to my mind.
The Story
Lorelei is willing to give her life for the chance to speak to God as the powerful Archons did. To ask for help, for the Powers still hunt them, for they are losing their companions as they battle to save humanity.
The Characters
Aaron Corbet still dreams of his foster family: little Stevie and Lori and Tom Stanley. The only family he remembers or loved. He has learned that he's Lucifer's son, which makes him the leader of the Nephilim, the Chosen One. Gabriel is the yellow Lab he brought back from the dead who now talks to Aaron.
Vilma Santiago is another Nephilim, and she and Aaron are in love. Her only family is her uncle, Aunt Edna, and cousin Nicole.
Saint Athanasius School and Orphanage is…
…where the Nephilim are now living. They see their mission as one of saving other Nephilim and humans caught in terrible situations. Lucifer Morningstar has repented. Milton is his tiny pet mouse. Lorelei shares her visions psychically with other Nephilim and studies Archon magick — and it's killing her. Janice, Kirk, Melissa, Samantha, Russell, and Cameron are most of the Nephilim. Even in an angelic gathering, there has to be one outsider, and that one is Jeremy Fox. William Dean is the antithesis of Jeremy. Handsome, outgoing, cocky. Kraus is now the healer for the Nephilim; he had been the blind healer for the Powers.
The Library at the orphanage had once belonged to Scholar, a former angel of the angelic host Principality and the keeper of knowledge.
Tobias Foster is a blind beggarman with a powerful horn given to him by the Archangel Gabriel. Corpse Riders, a.k.a., Riders, are demonic beasts who slip into our world and into our dead, and they are after that horn. Dustin "Dusty" Handy has always wanted to play the harmonica. Spenser was the dog he had loved. Jack is a trucker who gives Dusty a lift. Fred Leclaire picks up a hitchhiker.
Kemerovo Oblast, Russia is…
…a coal mine where the miners, Anatoli Olegushka, Pavel, Nikolai, Olik, Vadim, and others are trapped in a cave-in.
An island in the Aegean Sea was…
…there before Atlantis sank, and its inhabitants worshipped N'Ken-Thaa, the child-god and his family of monsters.
The backup Powers are…
…angels assigned to protect the earth, to keep God's favored world free of evil, of anything that might offend him. Only the Powers have gone off track. Leonard Michaels is the undercover identity for Geburah, the leader of the backup team Verchiel, the vanquished Powers leader, set in place along with Suria, Anfial is the tracker, Shebniel has a sadistic streak (and that's sayin' somethin'), Tandal, and Huzia.
Siberian tundra
N'Karr is the tribal leader of the yetis.
Wormwood, the Abomination of Desolation, is an angel to be called upon if the world becomes tainted beyond repair. God then created a trumpet that would summon this angel who would destroy earth.
Satan, the Darkstar, the Lord of Shadows, comes to life from death.
Nephilim are the children of angels and humans whose powers emerge when they turn 18. Wings that allow them to fly and the ability to understand all languages are among their powers. The angels seem them as vermin to be stamped out. Archons are angelic sorcerers.
The Cover and Title
The cover is a black-and-white photograph of a bare-chested young Aaron in jeans with his wings flaring out behind him. The name of the series and author's name are in a bright blue with the title barely seen in a very thin white font with a huge white "3" sandwiching (hiding?) the title between it and the series name. Might need a magnifying glass to find that title.
The title is the end, the End of Days that arrive at the end, to end the world.
May 22, 2021
3.5 stars
I really enjoyed how this story was coming together in the beginning. The angels and Dusty's timelines running side by side before intersecting was a lot of fun to read. Finding out about the angelic artifacts is something I hope we get to see more of.
The monsters was something that left me a bit unsure. They made sense to be there but with the first 2 books being heavily focused on angels, I was curious how these beasts were never mentioned; especially since Lucifer seemed to know about them when they appeared.
I will be reading the next book as I am curious to see how the story plays out and how the Monster lore starts to blend and interact with Angel lore.
I really enjoyed how this story was coming together in the beginning. The angels and Dusty's timelines running side by side before intersecting was a lot of fun to read. Finding out about the angelic artifacts is something I hope we get to see more of.
The monsters was something that left me a bit unsure. They made sense to be there but with the first 2 books being heavily focused on angels, I was curious how these beasts were never mentioned; especially since Lucifer seemed to know about them when they appeared.
I will be reading the next book as I am curious to see how the story plays out and how the Monster lore starts to blend and interact with Angel lore.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 30, 2020
A young adult paranormal fiction book. This one continues the story of the Nephilim, the angelic products of a human and angel coupling. They must fight to protect the end of the world, which the evil Powers are hoping is on its way. Aaron, the Chosen Nephilim and son of Lucifer, must rally his troops in a massive battle to try to save mankind. But it could all be too late. The Powers are winning.
January 2, 2019
This is my favorite book in this series so far. It was a lot more interesting than the previous two books. A lot of new things were introduced in this book and I am really excited to see where the story is going to go with these new additions.
April 30, 2022
Looking forward to reading book 4 and 5. Thank you Kamas Library (Rachel) for getting this series. If you like Angel's, Demons, Nephilim and end of days stories this series us for you. YA horror at its best.
January 24, 2024
There was a lot of good action but I wasn’t a fan of the love “triangle” that was forming. It was very fast paced, which was a little overwhelming at times. The ending was great. Definitely made me want to read more .
December 26, 2017
very fast pace. non stop action.
February 23, 2017
The battle of good and evil rages on. Can Aaron and his crew save the world from absolute evil?
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June 5, 2019To be continued....
This series is the longest I have stayed with a series. This book does end on a cliffhanger. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
This series is the longest I have stayed with a series. This book does end on a cliffhanger. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
June 13, 2019
This was such a unique look on the end of days and how nephilim could play a part in it. I truly liked the twists and turns and the ending was extremely surprising. A very good read.
July 7, 2019
It's getting more interesting with a few more twists. Still feel like the writing is a bit cheesy in places
September 4, 2019
Really spectacular!!
March 22, 2020
The book was good not as good as book 2 and the ending was honestly not very great but overall a good book that i would reccomend especially with the 1st 2.
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