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Dies Irae (Requiem 0.5)
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Christine Fonseca (Goodreads Author)
Some sacrifices should never be made—even for love.
Mikayel lives by one rule—obey the orders of the angelic Council at all costs. That is, until he and his friends, Azza and Demi, are sent to Earth. Assigned as Watchers while they await their decision of which angelic order to serve, the three assume the bodies of teenagers and experience life as human.
The sensations are...more
Mikayel lives by one rule—obey the orders of the angelic Council at all costs. That is, until he and his friends, Azza and Demi, are sent to Earth. Assigned as Watchers while they await their decision of which angelic order to serve, the three assume the bodies of teenagers and experience life as human.
The sensations are...more
ebook, 83 pages
Published
February 1st 2012
by Compass Press
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Mikayel lives to serve the council. He lives to ensure the safety of humanity. But his emotions are starting to get in the way and, as an angel, this is unacceptable. Un...more
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Mikayel lives to serve the council. He lives to ensure the safety of humanity. But his emotions are starting to get in the way and, as an angel, this is unacceptable. Un...more
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Oh my God!!! This book is full of tragedies, it reminded me a lot of Shakespeare's plays.
If fact, I think I'm not fit to continue on with Lacrimosa anytime soon. I'm depressed enough with my exams coming soon

Oh yes, I can be that melodramatic.
First of all, can't be have a better cover art than that? Please pwetty, please...
Second, I think the writing was just stunning. But I won't lie, I did expect Maggie Stiefvater's level of awesomeness when I r...more
Oh my God!!! This book is full of tragedies, it reminded me a lot of Shakespeare's plays.
If fact, I think I'm not fit to continue on with Lacrimosa anytime soon. I'm depressed enough with my exams coming soon

Oh yes, I can be that melodramatic.
First of all, can't be have a better cover art than that? Please pwetty, please...
Second, I think the writing was just stunning. But I won't lie, I did expect Maggie Stiefvater's level of awesomeness when I r...more
4.5 for this novella. What an unexpected start to a series. I was debating between 4 and 5 because of it being a novella and the world building was done seamlessly and it was a very entertaining read. I gave it a 5 because of positive comments from the author on a less than flattering review for another one of her books. Major street cred in my book. Enough so that I will read the next novella in the series.
Not sure what to recommend. I am leaning towards recommending you read this after Lacrimo...more
Not sure what to recommend. I am leaning towards recommending you read this after Lacrimo...more
Wow! A lot happened in this short story. It was totally not what I was first expecting. It was so much better! It sets up the background for Lacrimosa perfectly. This is going to be an intense, dark, and super awesome series. I just know it.
This is just a short 0.5 type of story to give the readers some extra insight and information on the characters. I was so sad to see the one of the characters die. And I will admit that I wanted ...to be continued
This is just a short 0.5 type of story to give the readers some extra insight and information on the characters. I was so sad to see the one of the characters die. And I will admit that I wanted ...to be continued
Angels aren't supposed to feel emotions or are they? Mikayel has been sent to Earth and has taken on the body of a human host in order to try and figure this all out. Along with his friends Azza and Demi. However living as a human is much more difficult than any of them ever imagined. There is so much to feel and how are you supposed to detach from your emotions when they only seem to be growing stronger. The story is through the eyes of both Mikayal and Azza, powerful friends that would do any...more
So sad, but this gave some background of what happened quite some time before the events of
. I found it rather enjoyable, which, makes me wonder why I didn't enjoy Lacrimosa all that much when I originally read it. Maybe I wasn't in the right head space or something when I read that book. I'm going to have read it again one of these days.
Anyway, this book was all about good intentions and people trying to prevent Bad, Bad Things and bringing said awful times into existence. Now I understand mo...more
. I found it rather enjoyable, which, makes me wonder why I didn't enjoy Lacrimosa all that much when I originally read it. Maybe I wasn't in the right head space or something when I read that book. I'm going to have read it again one of these days.Anyway, this book was all about good intentions and people trying to prevent Bad, Bad Things and bringing said awful times into existence. Now I understand mo...more
I won this as part of the goodreads giveaways. Overall I would say that this book was good. I do wish that the author had spent more time with the love part of the story. I like to have my heart broken in book, I love books that make me cry. This could have been one of those books, but I couldn't feel the loss when she dies. She dies, he goes off to kill the bad guy believed to murder her. It was predictable, and not very emotional. However, I still want to read the rest of the series, I would n...more
WOW for a short this was a lot of story! Looking forward to the rest of the series!
While Mikayel, Demi, and Azza are angels, they are using human host bodies while they uphold their duties as Watchers. They were sent to earth to learn to '"control" their emotions,well not all of them but yeah all three are there.Being in human form allows them to experience human emotion, and this is extremely difficult for all of them. They experience feelings of love and rage, which cause them to act in ways t...more
While Mikayel, Demi, and Azza are angels, they are using human host bodies while they uphold their duties as Watchers. They were sent to earth to learn to '"control" their emotions,well not all of them but yeah all three are there.Being in human form allows them to experience human emotion, and this is extremely difficult for all of them. They experience feelings of love and rage, which cause them to act in ways t...more
This is a short story that reads like a full length novel. Mikayel, Demetras (Demi), and Azzaziel (Azza) are best friends and angels. The have been sent to earth, hidden inside of human forms, so that the future counsel member, Mikayel will learn to control and suppress emotions. Emotions are forbidden and the longer they are in human form, the stronger the emotions are becoming for all 3 of them. While here they are considered Watchers, only watching and learning, nothing more. When demons star...more
DIES IRAE is short, exhilarating and packed with emotion. I read it in literally one night, mainly because I loved the writing and characters—but what I really love the most is the visceral emotions pulsing not very far under the skin of her fascinating characters. This is not surprising since Christine is a school psychologist who has written numerous nonfiction books about gifted individuals (link here). Emotions are her stock and trade.
But what I found so gripping about this book was the time...more
But what I found so gripping about this book was the time...more
This is a novella and therefore short. Nonetheless, I still expect character development, worldbuilding, thematic exploration, and a coherent plot.
About the only thing this novella has going for it is thematic exploration, and even that is only a surface skimming of the tired old Forbidden Love--there are ways to write a passionate tale and this is not it because we're never familiar enough with the characters to appreciate their love/suffering. Half the time Mikayel would be angsting about not...more
About the only thing this novella has going for it is thematic exploration, and even that is only a surface skimming of the tired old Forbidden Love--there are ways to write a passionate tale and this is not it because we're never familiar enough with the characters to appreciate their love/suffering. Half the time Mikayel would be angsting about not...more
I don't know what I was expecting when I started reading this novella, but it honestly surpassed anything I had expected since this has been the best one I've read so far this year.
DIES IRAE is an action and drama packed read, which means there was never a dull moment for me while reading it. Although it doesn't really show how two of the characters fell in love, and I would have loved to read more about it, I could tell it was something that had been simmering under the surface for a while. An...more
DIES IRAE is an action and drama packed read, which means there was never a dull moment for me while reading it. Although it doesn't really show how two of the characters fell in love, and I would have loved to read more about it, I could tell it was something that had been simmering under the surface for a while. An...more
Mikayel, Demi, and Azza are Angels sent to Earth to live in Human bodies as Watchers. They are in the Human bodies so they can learn to experience emotion and then control it. However, all three continue to have problems with being dispassionate and unemotional. There is betrayal, forbidden love, and epic battles in this prequel to Lacrimosa.
I enjoyed the novel as it gave more insight into why and how Azza became the leader of the UnHoly, and why Mikayel seems so hard on Nesy in the future. Ther...more
I enjoyed the novel as it gave more insight into why and how Azza became the leader of the UnHoly, and why Mikayel seems so hard on Nesy in the future. Ther...more
This is an introductory Novella to the Author’s Requiem Series…
The author gets to the point and into the plot right from the beginning. It is narrated alternately between Mikayel and Azza. It is really a wonder to read two completely different reactions to human emotions. Mikayel tries to ignore it but cannot and Azza actually feels strengthened by it. But they do not really get much time to deal with it as they come across ‘Jinns’ who are not really in the mood to be sidelined by these angels o...more
The author gets to the point and into the plot right from the beginning. It is narrated alternately between Mikayel and Azza. It is really a wonder to read two completely different reactions to human emotions. Mikayel tries to ignore it but cannot and Azza actually feels strengthened by it. But they do not really get much time to deal with it as they come across ‘Jinns’ who are not really in the mood to be sidelined by these angels o...more
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This book is a prequel to Lacrimosa and is about three angels that are on Earth to learn how to control their emotions. Mikayel is the leader out of the three and has the most trouble with his emotions. He is in love with Demi, even though he is not supposed to be letting this emotion get this far. It is affecting how he does his work and is putting him in danger. There is a truce between the angels and the demons, but Mikayel and...more
This book is a prequel to Lacrimosa and is about three angels that are on Earth to learn how to control their emotions. Mikayel is the leader out of the three and has the most trouble with his emotions. He is in love with Demi, even though he is not supposed to be letting this emotion get this far. It is affecting how he does his work and is putting him in danger. There is a truce between the angels and the demons, but Mikayel and...more
I won Dies Irae on an event at Christine's blog and I am very grateful to her for sending it to me so graciously.
I have not read Lacrimosa, so this was my first contact with Michael and Azza. Even though the names do give some hints, the building of the relationship between the three main characters is engaging at the beginning. The three of them live in a small village during unknown time, that can be always giving it a sense of eternity that goes well with the theme.
Even though I could see w...more
I have not read Lacrimosa, so this was my first contact with Michael and Azza. Even though the names do give some hints, the building of the relationship between the three main characters is engaging at the beginning. The three of them live in a small village during unknown time, that can be always giving it a sense of eternity that goes well with the theme.
Even though I could see w...more
This story was different from other angel books I've read. While Mikayel, Demi, and Azza are angels, they are using human host bodies while they uphold their duties as Watchers. But being in human form allows them to experience human emotion, and this is extremely difficult for all of them. They experience feelings of love and rage, which cause them to act in ways that angels shouldn't. And with the possibility of war looming in the air, these emotions are the last things the three need.
Fonseca...more
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I won Dies Irae and Lacrimosa through Christine Fonseca’s blog, and it is the first time I have read either of the books so I am reading them in order. I must say that so far, I am not disappointed, and I can’t wait to start Lacrimosa!!
Dies Irae is a Novella and the first story in the Requiem series.
Angels are sent to earth, in human disguises to observe how humans deal with their emotions. There has been no war between angels and demons for a thousand years.
Mikayel, Azza and Demi are three Ang...more
Dies Irae is a Novella and the first story in the Requiem series.
Angels are sent to earth, in human disguises to observe how humans deal with their emotions. There has been no war between angels and demons for a thousand years.
Mikayel, Azza and Demi are three Ang...more
This book gave you valuable insight into Mikayel and why he was so hard with Nesy when he had lived the experience himself. To be an angel beyond reproach and then to feel all the human emotions and feel overwhelmed would be difficult. How do you choose between the good of Celestium, saving mankind, your best friend who has been like a brother to you or do you choose love. Sometimes it is not even a choice as your emotions and feelings control your thoughts and desires. Who doesn't want to live...more
so this where it all started .
in this requiem 0.5
this is when mikayel, azzaziel and demetras send to earth
to live with mortal and to feel emotions .
now i understand the war between mikayel and azza .
and why do mikayel hates azza so much .
but i don't get it why demi looks like nessy ?
is nessy is the reincarted demi ?
and is nessy will be back in the book 2 ?
and oh i got mea culpa requiem 1.5 yey !
i hope there was an answer for my question in the book :)
in this requiem 0.5
this is when mikayel, azzaziel and demetras send to earth
to live with mortal and to feel emotions .
now i understand the war between mikayel and azza .
and why do mikayel hates azza so much .
but i don't get it why demi looks like nessy ?
is nessy is the reincarted demi ?
and is nessy will be back in the book 2 ?
and oh i got mea culpa requiem 1.5 yey !
i hope there was an answer for my question in the book :)
Ho. ly. wow. Talk about a whirlwind of emotions. This is just a taste (novella) of the series to come and I cannot wait to read the rest. It's dripping with emotion. Betrayal, confusion, heartbreak, desire, they don't seem to be strong enough words to describe it. This book is both powerful and dynamic. I'm hereby dubbing (Yes, I have that authority!) Christine Fonseca the queen of conveying emotion. She painted a picture with words that was so vivid, I felt as if I could see into the very soul...more
Sep 05, 2012
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I read Lacrimosa prior to this and who would have thought I could feel sympathy for Azza? But somehow I did. I may not have agreed with his choices but I understood them. That is good writing. And Mikayel, oh Mikayel. So much pain and suffering. Knowing where these two Angels were coming from definitely gave me deeper insight to what drove them in Lacrimosa.
Firstly thankyou to the author Christine Fonseca for giving me the opportunity to read and review this awsome book.
This is the prequal novella of Lacrimosa and it tells the story of Mikayel and Azza. Its a great as it explains the history between Azza and Mikayel and you get to understand why Mikayel is the way he is and what made Azza who he has become now.
Once again Christine pulls you in and you feel what the characters feel every emotion every conflict. I loved every moment of it..
This is the prequal novella of Lacrimosa and it tells the story of Mikayel and Azza. Its a great as it explains the history between Azza and Mikayel and you get to understand why Mikayel is the way he is and what made Azza who he has become now.
Once again Christine pulls you in and you feel what the characters feel every emotion every conflict. I loved every moment of it..
Dies Irae- Days of Wrath.
I love the Latin words!
So this is the longest novella I've ever read, but I really liked it. I can't wait to read Lacrimosa now since I've had it on my TBR pile for a while but I downloaded this short (FREE) novella to get an insight into the story and I love what I read! It's definitely worth reading, especially since its a free ebook download
I love the Latin words!
So this is the longest novella I've ever read, but I really liked it. I can't wait to read Lacrimosa now since I've had it on my TBR pile for a while but I downloaded this short (FREE) novella to get an insight into the story and I love what I read! It's definitely worth reading, especially since its a free ebook download
Oct 24, 2012
Elle (Ligia)
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My god! I don't even know what to say right now. Damn!
I had read a few chapters of Lacrimosa a few months back, but decided that I should start from the very beginning, so I stopped. And finally now I'm reading Dies Irae, to later read Lacrimosa.
This is the beginning. How it all started. Why Azza is the dark one, and how he came to be it, are some of the questions answered in this novella.
I didn't know I could feel this strongly for these characters on such few pages. I guess it just proves how...more
I had read a few chapters of Lacrimosa a few months back, but decided that I should start from the very beginning, so I stopped. And finally now I'm reading Dies Irae, to later read Lacrimosa.
This is the beginning. How it all started. Why Azza is the dark one, and how he came to be it, are some of the questions answered in this novella.
I didn't know I could feel this strongly for these characters on such few pages. I guess it just proves how...more
So...I'm not exactly sure what just happened in this story. I think maybe I should have read Lacrimosa first? I know stories are supposed to be exciting but this novella moved too fast for me. I'm all about action but I like a little background reading as well. I was hoping for more history and character building. I don't really feel like I know enough about these people. I do love a good story about confliction between good and evil though. I can appreciate that Mikayel doesn't want to just bli...more
Christine Fonseca is a truly talented writer! Dies Irae is a fast paced story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Once you set your eyes on this book you will find it very and I mean very difficult to walk away from. It overflows with emotion: love, anger, and lust. I am honored to be a part of Christine's blog tour.
Dies Irae is the perfect introduction to Christine Fonseca’s Requiem series. The beauty of the words will tempt you, the tragedy of the story will break you, and the love, woven throughout like music through the trees, will haunt you for days afterward. Dies Irae promises a tale unlike any you’ve read before
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Critically acclaimed nonfiction and YA author Christine Fonseca is dedicated to helping children of all ages find their voice in the world. Drawing on her expertise as an educational psychologist, her nonfiction titles address issues of emotional intensity, resiliency and giftedness. In fiction, she explores the darker aspects of humanity and delivers gothic thrillers that take you on a rollercoas...more
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“Tell me you don't feel what I feel."
"That doesn't matter." She swallowed hard.
"It does to me." I brush my lips against hers.”
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"That doesn't matter." She swallowed hard.
"It does to me." I brush my lips against hers.”
“But my feelings won’t abate. Feelings I’m not supposed to have. Feelings I can’t relinquish.”
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