Ani is a fallen angel
sentenced to eternity on earth. Lost and helpless in his wingless state,
he suffers the anguish of mortality until he meets Simon.
Simon is the first angelic exile to walk the earth and the best guide a banished angel could ever ask for—only Simon knows how to become winged once again.
But Ani’s human inheritance is more than he expects. When he falls in love with Sarah, the girl haunting his memories, he is doomed to live a heartache greater than the plucking out of his wings.
Simon is the first angelic exile to walk the earth and the best guide a banished angel could ever ask for—only Simon knows how to become winged once again.
But Ani’s human inheritance is more than he expects. When he falls in love with Sarah, the girl haunting his memories, he is doomed to live a heartache greater than the plucking out of his wings.
Reviewing
this without giving any spoilers is so difficult! I love Ambroziak's
style of writing. This is the second book of hers I've read, and it's
still very classy. This book definitely had hints of Dante. Actually,
the story itself could have been Dante-inspired, with a little Groundhog
Day thrown in.
Even
though this is a novella, it was definitely a satisfying read and
didn't seem like less than a novel. You get so immersed in what's going
on and then you have time travel and 'people' to keep
straight. It's not difficult, but it requires that you pay attention.
I
cannot imagine a worse punishment than Ani's! I simply can't. It's
literally a Hell on Earth for him. You get to know him so well inside
and out that it's difficult to comprehend how he can possibly survive
it.
I'm
really interested to see how religious people view this book. There are
definitely divine references alluded to. Personally, I found the
references and similarities an exciting 'what if.' Just keep in mind
that this is fiction, not propaganda.
If
you enjoy paranormal, fantasy, thriller, or drama this could be the
best 99 cents you've spent in a long time. I'm so glad I didn't miss
out on it. I was really impressed with Ambroziak's vampires and zombies
in The Fifth Empire, but I have to admit that this book might have even
been better. It will keep you thinking long after you've finished.
Though it isn't a light read, it's an amazing one.
*I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Shawn
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