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Feb 13, 2012

Alexandria rated it:

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 More...

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Jan 27, 2012

Tess rated it:

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 s More...

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Feb 08, 2012

Sandeelovesbooks rated it:

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 More...

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Feb 19, 2012

Kerri rated it:

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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 More...

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Dec 25, 2011

Scott and Lisa rated it:

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.

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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Feb 06, 2012

Kris rated it:

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 the More...

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Jan 26, 2012

Meg ♥ rated it:

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 w More...

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Feb 03, 2012

Aimee rated it:

I have to say that I have read a lot of books about Angels. And I was afraid that this book would be similar. It wasn't. I loved this book because it took on it's own idea about what an Angel is. Saying how they came to be what they are today. And what's going on with them still.

I love the idea of this war that's going on. And I love that Taylor is the weapon. Gabriel was a very interesting character and so was Chris.

I loved that Gabriel never really knew what to do. An More...

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Feb 19, 2012

Natasha rated it:

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).

As for the book, author David Estes makes Angel Evolution original and doesn't follow the whole angel's are good and demons are More...

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Dec 28, 2011

Maghon rated it:

Hmmm, so my first thought is....."oh boy, now what's gunna happen!" normally I'm not an "Angel" fan but this one is a little different in the forms of how angels vs demons came to be... And sometimes, the good guys aren't the good guys :) but sometimes people surprise you.

I really like Sam (Taylor's best friend) and I really like Taylor, except for one thing, she had some "self rules" at the beginning of the book that she didn't follow through with.... More...

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Feb 02, 2012

Jodie rated it:

I really enjoyed this book! I feel like I just got to the good part and its over....where's the rest of the story??? I'm looking for book 2 right now!! No time for a lengthy review, I have a book to read!! I will say that this is some great writing by David Estes. He will definitely be on my watch list of great authors for future books!!!

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Feb 19, 2012

Mary rated it:

Review e-copy provided by author.

Eighteen-year-old Taylor is a freshman in college who has a sixth sense about people and believes in signs, so she's sure that the four-leaf clover the glowing boy Gabriel just found for her bodes well for her new start despite her scary nightmares of black-caped figures and a red-eyed snake. Her best friend Sam urges her to take a chance, and Taylor becomes involved with Gabriel, but can she really trust him?

Angel Evolution relies on many of More...

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Jan 30, 2012

Gabriela rated it:

Angel Evolution is a paranormal romance that doesn't provide your typical religious aspect of Angels vs. Demons it is quite the opposite in this book. There are no ties to religion or God for that matter, with the Angels actually wanting to destroy mankind and the Demons wanting to co-exist and protect humans which made for an interesting point of view.

This book provides a pleasant escape and I found the characters to be believable and likable. I felt the author might have thought More...

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Jan 30, 2012

Jacqui rated it:

I was really surprised with Angle Evolution by David Estes, the beginning had me worried the first chapter seemed a little forced, the wording felt a little off. Once the story started, after the dream, it had a nice flow and the story line was progressive. I love the way angles and demons evolved; it was a nice change from the normal religious view points. I wish we were more connected with the characters. When I read a book I like to be able to feel what the character is feeling, with this boo More...

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Jan 24, 2012

Brad rated it:

I acquired this book from the author to review it, I did not pay for the book although the author may wish I did after I finish reviewing it.

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If I were a 13 year old girl who liked to fight over who was hotter, Edward or (the other guy, the werewolf), I might have really liked this book. The central theme centered around a "oh whoa is me" angst ridden 19 year old girl whose life was not complete until the otherworldly boy who saw that " More...

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Jan 24, 2012

Noemi rated it:

**I received a free copy of this book to review from a giveaway**
***SPOILERS***

The book starts off with our heroin Taylor having a nightmare in which she is parched and crawling on the ground while being terrorized by a malicious black snake, when she sees two distinct beings approach her, one surrounded by shadows and one surrounded by light. As the beings get closer she is offered two different skeins to drink from, one is filled with nourishing water and the other with sand More...

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Jan 10, 2012

Jenny rated it:

I’m not a book reviewer by trade, but I am a bibliophile and have read thousands of books in many genres. So, just be forewarned that this is a mom/booklover’s review, not a professional book reviewer’s.

First, the cover: I really liked the cover. Color, font, image were all pleasing and eye-catching. It looked professional and made me intrigued to see what was inside.

For the category of young adult, I was a little iffy on. At the very least, it’s at the high end of young adul More...

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Dec 26, 2011

Beneath the Moon and Stars rated it:

Angel Evolution joint review David Estes

Jasmines review:
This wasn't what I expected at all. Being a angel freak I knew I would like it but I wasn't sure how much. I seriously read this in like a day and a half. I couldn't put it down. It was kinda slow at first but I had a feeling it would speed up and it did. Gabriel was kinda creepy stalker at first. I didn't like all the lies. It was like he was using Taylor but he has some feelings for her too which makes things complicate More...

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Dec 21, 2011

Laurie rated it:

This book should come with a warning label. CAUTION: Do not start unless you have a nice chunk of free time in your schedule because you will not want to put it down. Luckily for me, I had the house to myself and scheduled to laze by the fire with my Kindle while ignoring the snow flakes fluttering outside the window behind me.

The heroine is intelligent and sassy. The bad guy is, well it's not obvious who the bad guy is, as both of the main male characters are likeable. The story flows More...

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Dec 12, 2011

Mary rated it:

When I first started reading this book I wasn't sure who was on what side and it kept me guessing who was the "bad" side and who was on the "good" side. This story starts with Taylor who is in college with her long time best friend, Samantha and they are also roommates on the college campus. Unkown to both of them, two completely different creatures are watching Taylor's every move in order to get her alone and tell her a story that is both unbelievable and scary.

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Feb 01, 2012

Julie rated it:

I was fortunate enough to attain a free copy of Angel Evolution from the author through Smashwords with the help of the lovely ladies at Making Connections at Goodreads.

If you think this is just another book about Angels vs Demons, then you are sorely mistaken. This is an original plot line that deviates from the normal good vs evil concepts. As soon as you begin reading, you are shrouded in mystery. And, although we get Taylor's and Gabriel's perspectives, David Estes writes in a wa More...

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Jan 25, 2012

Book Addictions by Christina rated it:

The beginning of this book actually starts at a good pace with Taylor our main character having this awful, scary dream that she has had all her life. Only now something has changed. There are new faces in this dream one seems to be good and the other seems evil.....

Taylor is looking for a four leaf clover on her college campus grounds when a mysterious guy names Gabrial approaches her and offers her (of all things)....a four leaf clover, and that isn't even the weirdest part, Taylor More...

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Jan 24, 2012

Ana rated it:

First of all this is my second Angel book that I've read and to be honest this was the best one!

I couldn't put it down for a second I just was so eager to find out what was going to happen. It was such a well written book such a page turner. I loved the charachters especially Gabe and Chris. Gabe is the kind of guy that girls fall for cause were always attracted to the bad boy who also happens to have a secret soft spot. Then you have Taylor and Sam who love their boyfriends so much More...

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Jan 10, 2012

★Tiffany★ rated it:

Rating: 3.5 Stars

I received this book for review from the author.

I liked this book. It didn't wow me like some angel books but it was good. One thing it really did have going for it was the unique take on Angels and Demons. I liked that there was no religious angle. The plot was really good and made me want to keep reading to find out what would happen. The phrase: "trust no one" comes to mind since you don't know who is the lying and who is being sincere. I thi More...

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Nov 30, 2011

Shelby rated it:

Thanks goes out to David Estes for letting me have a free ebook copy of his book to review. :)

2.5 stars

The last self-pubbed book I read was Betrayal by Mayandree Michel. Long story short, it sucked. Thankfully, Angel Evolution was better than I expected coming away from my prior experience with self-pubs; however, there were a lot of things that could have been improved.

The best way I can describe the faults of Angel Evolution is that the story itself reads a lot l More...

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Feb 16, 2012

Wendy rated it:

Taylor is a freshman at college and adjusting to the campus and college life fairly well. She still keeps having nightmares about serpents, so she is constantly tired. When she meets Gabriel, she is instantly attracted to him, but his dilated eyes and glowing aura have her treading carefully.

Taylor has a gift, and soon the reader is introduced to Christopher. Gabriel is an angel and Christopher a demon, but they are hiding something. They consistently lie to Taylor and as the c More...

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Jan 30, 2012

Nancy rated it:

OK, here goes...

As previously mentioned in my status update, you might not want to read this is you haven't read the book. Fair warning!

I was offered the chance to read this book, and I jumped at the opportunity. Having grown up loving all things vampire--and nursing a whammy of a crush on Lestat, whom I was determined to find and marry--I've recently discovered other paranormal creatures who are equally swoon-worthy. Topping That relatively short list (for me) are angel More...

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Jan 21, 2012

Kathy rated it:

I had been looking forward to reading this book ever since I read the summary, and I was definitely not disappointed. This is one of those books that I just couldn't put down; I had to know what was going to happen next.
Taylor and Sam are typical college students with quirks and personality that make them both great heroines in this war which they have just learned about from their unusual boyfriends. The twists, lies, and surprises keep coming in this book and I found myself always looking More...

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Dec 02, 2011

Jojo rated it:

An interesting take on the ol' "Angels vs. Demons" story. The book centers on Christopher, Gabriel, and Taylor. Taylor is a supposedly normal college girl but it soon becomes clear that she has a special power that attracts the attention of both the angels and the demons. Things become even more complicated when it's much less clear who is the right side to trust.

Angels are pretty iffy to me, to be honest, so the direction David Estes chose to take was a great relief. The c More...

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Jan 30, 2012

Candace (Lovey Dovey Books) rated it:

I enjoyed the mystery surrounding the opening chapter of Angel Evolution. Who is this girl who’s under duress and what’s happening to her? Most times a story that foreshadows a point further along in the story is thrilling because I spend the whole time trying to figure out the outcome before the ending. Unfortunately, the importance of the snake tattoo was lost on me because it was never in the plot physically; it was only in theory, or in stories about the past.

I loved the initial More...

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