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2nd out of 154 books
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95 voters
Angel Evolution (Evolution Trilogy #1)
by
David Estes (Goodreads Author)
When Taylor meets Gabriel at college, she is in awe of the subtle glow that surrounds him. No one else, not even her best friend, seems to notice.
Something about him scares her.
Is all as it appears? While Taylor struggles for answers, she finds herself in the middle of a century old war centered on one miraculous revelation: evolution.
Something about him scares her.
Is all as it appears? While Taylor struggles for answers, she finds herself in the middle of a century old war centered on one miraculous revelation: evolution.
ebook, 263 pages
Published
October 17th 2011
by Smashwords
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I liked this book, particularly because it seems pretty original. It's a story about Angels and Demons but they have special powers so they're pretty cool!
I like that the book was written about a girl in college because most YA books are written about characters in high school, so it was nice to get something different. Taylor and Sam are fun, energetic girls and I liked reading their stories. Sometimes I think Taylor needed to ask more questions, but overall I liked her. Gab was fun to read abo...more
I like that the book was written about a girl in college because most YA books are written about characters in high school, so it was nice to get something different. Taylor and Sam are fun, energetic girls and I liked reading their stories. Sometimes I think Taylor needed to ask more questions, but overall I liked her. Gab was fun to read abo...more
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I am literally lost for words at the moment.
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Angel Evolution
Higlight of my day.
This is David Estes' first novel and I think he did a pretty good job.
So the main character is Taylor. She has a strong and complicated sense of character, who believes she has to be in control. Her best friend, the gorgeous Samantha, also known as Sam, has known Taylor for quite a long time.
Then theres Gabriel. He's an angel, brainwashed into thinking angels are superior to humans and all they need to de...more
I am literally lost for words at the moment.
. .
Angel Evolution
Higlight of my day.
This is David Estes' first novel and I think he did a pretty good job.
So the main character is Taylor. She has a strong and complicated sense of character, who believes she has to be in control. Her best friend, the gorgeous Samantha, also known as Sam, has known Taylor for quite a long time.
Then theres Gabriel. He's an angel, brainwashed into thinking angels are superior to humans and all they need to de...more
Okay. Let’s start by explaining the star ratings. I couldn’t give Angel Evolution four stars along with some books I love to death, but three stars doesn’t feel like enough to me, so I would say you ignore the stars and just read the review. I tend to be contradicting sometimes. Who cares? Just read it. Wink
Angel Evolution has a pretty different take on angels and demons from what I’m used to. And before you narrow your eyes at me, let me just tell you that different isn’t always bad. As a matte...more
Angel Evolution has a pretty different take on angels and demons from what I’m used to. And before you narrow your eyes at me, let me just tell you that different isn’t always bad. As a matte...more
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Taylor is off to her first year of college where she meets Gabriel. Gabriel is a mystery to Taylor from the very first time she sets eyes on him, and she's immediately drawn to him and his mysteriousness. Gabriel is not what he seems though, and Taylor ultimately has to decide if she can trust him or not.
I love the characters. Taylor and Samantha had such contrasting characters but despite that, or maybe because of that, they were best friends. Gabriel and Christopher thought they were completel...more
I love the characters. Taylor and Samantha had such contrasting characters but despite that, or maybe because of that, they were best friends. Gabriel and Christopher thought they were completel...more
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I get a little nervous when I get books from authors for review. Sometimes they aren't that great. Boy was I pleasantly surprised with this one! I didn't just like it...I Loved it, and I can't wait until I get to read the sequel.
Why I loved it you ask?
I was pretty much hooked after the first chapter. The writing flowed throughout the book. The characters were described in such a hilarious way it really grabbed my attention from the beginning. Oh and then Gabriel showed up and uh yah HOT. The gr...more
Why I loved it you ask?
I was pretty much hooked after the first chapter. The writing flowed throughout the book. The characters were described in such a hilarious way it really grabbed my attention from the beginning. Oh and then Gabriel showed up and uh yah HOT. The gr...more
Taylor was having persistent nightmares.
The latest one was about the same snake that has been in her dreams and two haloed individuals who offered her a drink.
Our heroine wakes up and the story begins.
Taylor was starting his freshman year at UT.
On her first day, she met Gabriel.
Who was Gabriel?
Why was she seeing weird light around him?
Who was he really?
This book was definitely interesting.
It steered away from the typical Angel and Demon stories.
It was very creative.
It was fresh.
This book actuall...more
The latest one was about the same snake that has been in her dreams and two haloed individuals who offered her a drink.
Our heroine wakes up and the story begins.
Taylor was starting his freshman year at UT.
On her first day, she met Gabriel.
Who was Gabriel?
Why was she seeing weird light around him?
Who was he really?
This book was definitely interesting.
It steered away from the typical Angel and Demon stories.
It was very creative.
It was fresh.
This book actuall...more
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First off, this book was very enjoyably quick read--it took me all of two days to finish it. The take on angels/demons was very refreshing and i like how it was able to explain their existence without bringing God into it, so even nonreligious people would enjoy the book. The opening chapter was full of incredible imagery, and the first few chapters as well were full of mystery and made me want to keep reading. there was also no clear line di...more
First off, this book was very enjoyably quick read--it took me all of two days to finish it. The take on angels/demons was very refreshing and i like how it was able to explain their existence without bringing God into it, so even nonreligious people would enjoy the book. The opening chapter was full of incredible imagery, and the first few chapters as well were full of mystery and made me want to keep reading. there was also no clear line di...more
Since Goodreads isn't cool enough to have half-stars, I had to settle with the 4. But my real rating is 4.5 because this book was just WOW!
I haven't read too much Angel/Demon literature yet, and I'm just starting to get into it. Angel Evolution blew me away! There's a completely new take on the relationship between angels and demons in this series, and I've gotta admit that it threw me for a loop. Who would have thought that the angels were the bad guys?! :O
Taylor is a decent female protagonist,...more
I haven't read too much Angel/Demon literature yet, and I'm just starting to get into it. Angel Evolution blew me away! There's a completely new take on the relationship between angels and demons in this series, and I've gotta admit that it threw me for a loop. Who would have thought that the angels were the bad guys?! :O
Taylor is a decent female protagonist,...more
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I like young adult books and I like fantasy so this was a winning combination. I enjoyed Taylor's quest to find out more about Gabriel and about herself. It wasn't an overlong story, it was a quick, enjoyable read. I look forward to reading the other two books in the trilogy.
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Well, I'm pleased to announce David is giving away 200, yes 200!, e-book copies. It's a book I enjoyed very much. All you have to do to enter is:
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My Review:
*sighs*
*swoons*
*drools*
*gasps*
*moans*
*growls*
*glares*
ANGEL EVOLUTION LEAVES YOU THERE SWIMMING WITH RAW SENSATIONS!!!
All that glitters is not gold.
Demons and Angels, forever enemies, are the symbols of evil and goodness, of darkness and light.
Here in this book the tables are turned. Hell, it is quite an interesting book.!
Taylor Kingston is an unusual girl, not the typical cheerleader, smudgy with lip gloss and makeup. She is a fearless girl, one who stands her ground. She has been s...more
*sighs*
*swoons*
*drools*
*gasps*
*moans*
*growls*
*glares*
ANGEL EVOLUTION LEAVES YOU THERE SWIMMING WITH RAW SENSATIONS!!!
All that glitters is not gold.
Demons and Angels, forever enemies, are the symbols of evil and goodness, of darkness and light.
Here in this book the tables are turned. Hell, it is quite an interesting book.!
Taylor Kingston is an unusual girl, not the typical cheerleader, smudgy with lip gloss and makeup. She is a fearless girl, one who stands her ground. She has been s...more
First of all this is my second Angel book that I've read and to be honest this was the best one!
Basically the books is about angels and demons and as usual they are at war but there is a huge twist to it that you never see coming. And the angels need Taylor but the demons are not gonna let the angels get to her first.
I couldn't put it down for a second I just was so eager to find out what was going to happen. It was a well written book and definitely a page turner i recieved the Ebook from the...more
Basically the books is about angels and demons and as usual they are at war but there is a huge twist to it that you never see coming. And the angels need Taylor but the demons are not gonna let the angels get to her first.
I couldn't put it down for a second I just was so eager to find out what was going to happen. It was a well written book and definitely a page turner i recieved the Ebook from the...more
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I was very lucky to get a copy of this book for review from author David Estes and right from the start the book cover hit all the right spots for me. I adore the blue book cover with its pair of wings on the cover (actually I adore all the book covers for this series, I think they complement each novel and the story that they are trying to portray as well)....more
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I was very lucky to get a copy of this book for review from author David Estes and right from the start the book cover hit all the right spots for me. I adore the blue book cover with its pair of wings on the cover (actually I adore all the book covers for this series, I think they complement each novel and the story that they are trying to portray as well)....more
Angel Evolution is a wonderful read and I love the author David Estes’ take on Angels and Demons.
Taylor is starting college with her best friend Samantha, Sam. They are excited about classes, meeting new friends and of course meeting the new boys!
Taylor has been experiencing nightmares about a black snake and cannot figure out why they are haunting her. She meets a handsome stranger named Gabriel, an angel. In her dreams, he is saving her from the snakes so she is determined to find out why. T...more
Taylor is starting college with her best friend Samantha, Sam. They are excited about classes, meeting new friends and of course meeting the new boys!
Taylor has been experiencing nightmares about a black snake and cannot figure out why they are haunting her. She meets a handsome stranger named Gabriel, an angel. In her dreams, he is saving her from the snakes so she is determined to find out why. T...more
Angel Evolution starts with Taylor starting her college (university) life. She's with her best friend, Samantha aka Sam. When she sees Gabriel Knight she can always see light around him as if he's an angel. *Cough, cough* Although you could already guess with the book's title. And then Christopher turns up. Oh and did i tell you he's a demon?
Woa, woa, woa! Wait. Did i just read the whole book right? Yes i did! I love David! The plot that he has used for the book is too good to be true. Both the...more
Woa, woa, woa! Wait. Did i just read the whole book right? Yes i did! I love David! The plot that he has used for the book is too good to be true. Both the...more
I liked the book, I thought the overall story was pretty darn original. And especially loved the background of both the angels and demons in the story, they were very human. Instead of the godly like creatures we normally think of. & The way the fought their battles, no not just that the whole organization of both angels and demons was organized and cleanly fought, it was really neat. I loved the thought of both sides rescheduling a battle due a few wandering human hikers, whether it was for...more
First of all, I would like to say that I was gifted a copy of this book by the author because of a read to review thing of Goodreads. I was gifted the book, and in return I had to write a review about what I liked and what I didn't like about the book. I promise that all the opinions are MY opinions. I will never post a review about a book that is untrue.
Before I get started on the pros and cons, I am going to use a Goodreads synopsis thingie as my "summary" because I am really bad at summaries....more
Before I get started on the pros and cons, I am going to use a Goodreads synopsis thingie as my "summary" because I am really bad at summaries....more
I received this book to review for the ReadIt&Reap program in the ShutUp&Read group. Thanks to the mods and the author for providing this book for us to read.
Angel Evolution is book that kicks off The Evolution Trilogy. I feel this was a fantastic start to this young adult fantasy series.
This book sucks you in from the first chapter, and will constantly keep you engaged. There is nothing predictable about this book either, so you will always be on the edge of your seat wondering what wi...more
Angel Evolution is book that kicks off The Evolution Trilogy. I feel this was a fantastic start to this young adult fantasy series.
This book sucks you in from the first chapter, and will constantly keep you engaged. There is nothing predictable about this book either, so you will always be on the edge of your seat wondering what wi...more
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Apr 08, 2012
Jennifer
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4 of 5 stars
Recommended to Jennifer by:
The Nexus's Author's Requesting Reviewers program
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ok first things first - I recieved this book through The Nexus's Author's Requesting Reviewers program here on GR. I enjoyed this book and have now purchased books 2 and 3 so I can finish the series.
With that said - I enjoyed this book-3.5 stars- but since GR doesn't have 1/2 stars I am rounding up to a 4. I thought the story line was good. I like the back and forth that occurs for Taylor internally over how she geels and acts with Gabriel. I love that this story has a take on Angels and Demons...more
With that said - I enjoyed this book-3.5 stars- but since GR doesn't have 1/2 stars I am rounding up to a 4. I thought the story line was good. I like the back and forth that occurs for Taylor internally over how she geels and acts with Gabriel. I love that this story has a take on Angels and Demons...more
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I really enjoyed this book - I already bought the other 2 books of The Evolution Trilogy & can't wait to read them, too.
It took me some time to wrap my head around the new concept of angels & demons & how the author's version of them differ from what we've always believed about them. I was a bit conflicted but at the end of the day, I applaud him for doing it differently. It was very refreshing & I actually liked challenging my old ideas about them.
I liked Taylor & Gabriel &...more
It took me some time to wrap my head around the new concept of angels & demons & how the author's version of them differ from what we've always believed about them. I was a bit conflicted but at the end of the day, I applaud him for doing it differently. It was very refreshing & I actually liked challenging my old ideas about them.
I liked Taylor & Gabriel &...more
This book has such an interesting, intriguing concept on the whole angels and demons theme. As usual, David stepped completely out of the box with his original vision of the angel stories. I, for one, did not see the twists and turns coming... I love being pleasantly surprised and was not disappointed!
And again, you can't help but fall in love with the characters he creates. I can't help but think about them in the back of my mind while working, eager to finish my work day so I can jump back in...more
And again, you can't help but fall in love with the characters he creates. I can't help but think about them in the back of my mind while working, eager to finish my work day so I can jump back in...more
Ok What can i say about this book!!
I loved it, from start to finish.. The story was easy to follow and i loved that they weren't really your normal God sent angels meaning they are not the good guys in this one and that the demons were lol. So the normal rules of angel being good and demon being bad was broken in this book and oh how i loved it. I also enjoyed that there was no religious aspects in this book . i loved the history of where the word Gargoyle came from and how the first demon was c...more
I loved it, from start to finish.. The story was easy to follow and i loved that they weren't really your normal God sent angels meaning they are not the good guys in this one and that the demons were lol. So the normal rules of angel being good and demon being bad was broken in this book and oh how i loved it. I also enjoyed that there was no religious aspects in this book . i loved the history of where the word Gargoyle came from and how the first demon was c...more
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2,3
This was given to me as a R2R, so here comes my honest review: ^^
Apart from “Hush, hush” I never really tried to read a book about angels, so this seemed to me an awesome opportunity to put my taste in check! The little description and also this being written by a guy (I have to be honest) made the book goddamn appealing at the first sight.
After reading it, I guess…I’m just not really into this angel thing. I just couldn’t really get focused or at least interested in almost the whole book. I...more
This was given to me as a R2R, so here comes my honest review: ^^
Apart from “Hush, hush” I never really tried to read a book about angels, so this seemed to me an awesome opportunity to put my taste in check! The little description and also this being written by a guy (I have to be honest) made the book goddamn appealing at the first sight.
After reading it, I guess…I’m just not really into this angel thing. I just couldn’t really get focused or at least interested in almost the whole book. I...more
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Evidently angels are the rage right now, and quite frankly, I am glad of it!! This was hard to punt down for any length of time. I loved the spin on good versus evil, the everyday "normal" characters who turned out to be less than normal, and the direction the story went.
Gabriel was a very likable character, but towards the end, I really had strong feelings against him. I understand that he tried to save the heroine, Taylor, but I also realized that he meant to use her to basically demolish huma...more
Gabriel was a very likable character, but towards the end, I really had strong feelings against him. I understand that he tried to save the heroine, Taylor, but I also realized that he meant to use her to basically demolish huma...more
Jun 05, 2012
Dvora
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
anyone
Recommended to Dvora by:
David Estes
Review to come later.....for now....I LOVED IT!!!!!
This is such a great book. The pages didn't stop turning. At the gym, even after the treadmill would stop, I couldn't. I had to at least finish the paragraph. In the house, (and at the gym) I was walking around with it in my hand reading and walking. Something NOT so simple for me to do.
The main characters were all very funny in their own different ways. The visual that David gave through his writing was truly breathtaking. Even when Gabriele t...more
This is such a great book. The pages didn't stop turning. At the gym, even after the treadmill would stop, I couldn't. I had to at least finish the paragraph. In the house, (and at the gym) I was walking around with it in my hand reading and walking. Something NOT so simple for me to do.
The main characters were all very funny in their own different ways. The visual that David gave through his writing was truly breathtaking. Even when Gabriele t...more
This was a fun take on the ever-prevalent angel theme. I enjoyed the twists (these aren't the traditional angels/demons), and the way both sides have honorable "people" fighting for their cause. Not exactly good vs. evil.
I enjoyed that Taylor wasn't the perfect cheerleader clone so many books seem to favor these days. I could totally relate to the bare feet, worn-out jeans and T-shirt vibe. Also liked that she had been taught to be true to herself, and to be strong.
I'm looking forward to the nex...more
I enjoyed that Taylor wasn't the perfect cheerleader clone so many books seem to favor these days. I could totally relate to the bare feet, worn-out jeans and T-shirt vibe. Also liked that she had been taught to be true to herself, and to be strong.
I'm looking forward to the nex...more
When I first started this book I thought it was going to turn into a love triangle, but surprisingly it didn't. I think I would have enjoyed a little triangle fighting, but it was good without it. Taylor is a human that is just starting college, when she meets Gabriel, who happens to be a man with wings, or an angel. Not a heavenly angel. He is there to trick her to be on his side in a big angel/demon war. But then he starts to fall for her, which wasn't his plan, and is having a few second thou...more
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My Overall Rating: 3.5/5
Angel Evolution by David Estes was a fast and entertaining read. When I finally found time to sit down and read it, I was up until the wee hours of the morning. I just couldn’t put it down.
There were many great things about this book; the best was the character of Taylor. I loved her personality and found her easy to like and care about.
The take on Angels and Demons and how they came about was a breath of fresh air. It was this unique take that kept me up all night flip...more
Angel Evolution by David Estes was a fast and entertaining read. When I finally found time to sit down and read it, I was up until the wee hours of the morning. I just couldn’t put it down.
There were many great things about this book; the best was the character of Taylor. I loved her personality and found her easy to like and care about.
The take on Angels and Demons and how they came about was a breath of fresh air. It was this unique take that kept me up all night flip...more
Definitely purchasing Demon Evolution like ...NOW!
Well here is my review, not exactly a piece of art... but it is what it is lol.
I really enjoyed "Angel Evolution", it is a completely unique and different perspective for the angel-demon thing. Finally something original!!!
David's writing is very good, simple and fun. So is the story. It was a total fast reading!
It goes around 2 main characters which are Gabriel and Taylor. Personally, they are not my favorites, most of their love seems a little...more
Well here is my review, not exactly a piece of art... but it is what it is lol.
I really enjoyed "Angel Evolution", it is a completely unique and different perspective for the angel-demon thing. Finally something original!!!
David's writing is very good, simple and fun. So is the story. It was a total fast reading!
It goes around 2 main characters which are Gabriel and Taylor. Personally, they are not my favorites, most of their love seems a little...more
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David Estes was born in El Paso, Texas but moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania when he was very young. David grew up in Pittsburgh and then went to Penn State for college. Eventually he moved to Sydney, Australia where he met his wife. A reader all his life, he began writing novels for the children's and YA markets in 2010, and started writing full time in June 2012. Now he travels the world writing...more
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“As they say, with great power comes great responsibility.”
“Are you screwin’ with me, man?” Taylor asked bluntly.”
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“Are you screwin’ with me, man?” Taylor asked bluntly.”
“Do demons even have to brush their teeth?”
Chris chuckled. “I brush my teeth and even floss sometimes. I also eat, shower and sleep, too.”
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Chris chuckled. “I brush my teeth and even floss sometimes. I also eat, shower and sleep, too.”
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