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Rise from Darkness (Battle for Souls #1)
by
Ciara Knight (Goodreads Author)
Alexander Lorre gives new meaning to the term “tormented teen”. He’s a newly fallen angel, which means he has the self-control of a three-year-old, the hormones of a teenager and the strength of an angel. When he rescues Gaby Moore from drowning, the chemistry between them is undeniable. With a local demon threatening Gaby’s life, he struggles to find a balance between rem...more
ebook, 252 pages
Published
March 19th 2012
by Turquoise Morning Press
(first published March 18th 2012)
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Apr 13, 2012
Liz at Fictional Candy
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Gaby is a teen girl who has recently lost her mother in a car accident. Her father has some mysterious and dangerous job for the government, and they move a lot. Gaby never really gets the opportunity to form close bonds with anyone. Her dad works a lot and she basically raises herself. But she has her artwork, and that can be her safe haven in the storm, so to speak.
The very first chapter of this book made my chest tighten up. Gaby has gone into the water for a swim, trying to cleanse her mind...more
I really enjoyed this book. Alex is an awesome hero. Stoic, loving, and caring all rolled up into a tough guy who will do anything to protect you. Even if it means making the wrong choice. All he can see is the safety of those he cares about.
Enter the heroine.
Gaby is sweet, tortured, delicate all rolled up into a strong girl. She's faced a lot in her limited years and made it through. I like that in a heroine. Yet she's vulnerable still, which makes her endearing.
Alex and Gaby are a fun coupl...more
Enter the heroine.
Gaby is sweet, tortured, delicate all rolled up into a strong girl. She's faced a lot in her limited years and made it through. I like that in a heroine. Yet she's vulnerable still, which makes her endearing.
Alex and Gaby are a fun coupl...more
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Apr 02, 2012
Jenna Christy
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Unexpectedly good. There are lots of angel stories springing up from everywhere, and some of them honestly are not good enough. But Rise from Darkness doesn't belong to that criteria. It's awesome delicate story brings on the hype of its fastpaced telling that makes you keep reading. Sure the main gist of the novel is not all new, but Ciara has this gift of making it into something that has never been done before, as far as I can remember.
Another thing that makes me love stories are the great c...more
Another thing that makes me love stories are the great c...more
The author has a hit on her hands. The first thing that I loved about this book was the amazing cover the blue and black colors just popped and made me want to read this book. As everyone knows I love angel stories and this one didn't dissappoint. Alex and Gabby have amazing chemistry and made me want them to have a happy ending. Gabby was a great heroine and I loved how she held it all together with all she had to deal with between her mom's death and her dad's alcholihism. She showed great str...more
A new take. I loved that this story is not what you expect at all. The sadness compels you to feel for the heroine (Gaby) who is pretty much on her own and trying to make the best out of her life. Her mom is dead, her father when he isn't absent is drunk. Ciara Knight does a great job in bringing you into the emotions of teenagers and how they deal with situations, so unlike adults.
I applaud the author's ability to bring the reader into Alex's (the Hero) and Gaby's world, I not only felt the ev...more
I applaud the author's ability to bring the reader into Alex's (the Hero) and Gaby's world, I not only felt the ev...more
WOW! This is a great start to the Battle of Souls Series!! Ciara (as always) does a wonderful job with creating a story line that grabs you and doesn't let go! The characters are realistic and you become invested in the outcome. There are several twist and turns and you are not disappointed in where you end up. I cannot wait to read the next book in the series ~ Fall from Grace. You can also check out Love's Long Shadow a prequel Novella, I read it first and felt that I had a better understandin...more
Thanks to R2R and Ciara Knight for giving me the opportunity to this. It was a very enjoyable YA book. Knight 's interpration of the angel genre, their relevance and interactions is a unique twist on an age old theory and a strong start to the trilogy. She presents a strong story with twists and turns that keep the reader interested and intrigued.
Knight created teenage characters for this series that are endearing and believable, enabling the reader to feel connected to them and their plight. L...more
Knight created teenage characters for this series that are endearing and believable, enabling the reader to feel connected to them and their plight. L...more
Jul 15, 2012
Judy & Marianne from Long and Short Reviews
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This story consumed me from the exciting beginning to the very satisfying ending - to the point that I even dreamed about fallen angels and epic battles between good and evil.
Alexander is everything that I typically look for in a hero. He's arrogant, good looking, and protective to a fault. I immediately knew this story would entertain me when introduced to this character who wants to save everyone. The way he interacts with his not s...more
This story consumed me from the exciting beginning to the very satisfying ending - to the point that I even dreamed about fallen angels and epic battles between good and evil.
Alexander is everything that I typically look for in a hero. He's arrogant, good looking, and protective to a fault. I immediately knew this story would entertain me when introduced to this character who wants to save everyone. The way he interacts with his not s...more
If I had to sum this book up in two words it would be: completely unexpected.
From the first page I was sucked in, and didn't put it down until the last line. Most angel books I've read have been quite the same, formulaic to a fault. Then came along Gaby, Alex, Sammy, Boon and the rest of the very well rounded cast of characters. Gaby finds herself displaced once again by her often gone and more often drunk father after her mothers tragic death. Although she's used to being alone, being secretiv...more
From the first page I was sucked in, and didn't put it down until the last line. Most angel books I've read have been quite the same, formulaic to a fault. Then came along Gaby, Alex, Sammy, Boon and the rest of the very well rounded cast of characters. Gaby finds herself displaced once again by her often gone and more often drunk father after her mothers tragic death. Although she's used to being alone, being secretiv...more
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Reviewed By~Aubrey
Review Copy Provided By~Bewitching Book Tour
I don't often read YA novels but when I do I always love them! I really should start reading more. I really enjoyed Rise from Darkness. It had such an interesting world with the perfect mix of paranormal elements and real world issues. I was hooked to this novel from the first page and could not put it down. I wanted to find out what happened next and finished the novel in a couple hours. It rea...more
Reviewed By~Aubrey
Review Copy Provided By~Bewitching Book Tour
I don't often read YA novels but when I do I always love them! I really should start reading more. I really enjoyed Rise from Darkness. It had such an interesting world with the perfect mix of paranormal elements and real world issues. I was hooked to this novel from the first page and could not put it down. I wanted to find out what happened next and finished the novel in a couple hours. It rea...more
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Rise from Darkness was not what I thought it would be when I picked it up. And truthfully the first chapter made me realize this book was written for a younger audience than this 50+ year old warhorse. But since I really like Ciara and her writing, and my own wife says I am into chick flicks, I gave it a go.
Rise from Darkness was very hard to put down. The story pulls you in and there is so much going on that you just have to keep reading to see what is going to happen. Incredible detail was giv...more
Rise from Darkness was very hard to put down. The story pulls you in and there is so much going on that you just have to keep reading to see what is going to happen. Incredible detail was giv...more
Jun 07, 2012
Molly Frenzel
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With archaic powers of an angel and the self-control of a toddler, Alexander is on the fallen angel fast-track to Hell. Seeking redemption and a second chance to ascend, he saves a girl from a torturous death by some local demons. Now with targets on their backs, Alex must guard Gaby with his life or risk losing his heart and both of their souls.
With archaic powers of an angel and the self-control of a toddler, Alexander is on the fallen angel fast-track to Hell. Seeking redemption and a second chance to ascend, he saves a girl from a torturous death by some local demons. Now with targets on their backs, Alex must guard Gaby with his life or risk losing his heart and both of their souls.
This copy was given to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Kindle Edition, published March 18th, 2012
Turquoise Morning Press
Ever since her mother’s death, nightmares have been haunting Gabriella Moore’s dreams.
Fallen angel Alexander Lorre senses it right away. He saves her from a local demon, but once isn’t enough. Alex has shown interest – said demon surely won’t let it go now. Can he protect Gaby from evil when he just might be the greatest threat of all?
Gaby was literally su...more
Kindle Edition, published March 18th, 2012
Turquoise Morning Press
Ever since her mother’s death, nightmares have been haunting Gabriella Moore’s dreams.
Fallen angel Alexander Lorre senses it right away. He saves her from a local demon, but once isn’t enough. Alex has shown interest – said demon surely won’t let it go now. Can he protect Gaby from evil when he just might be the greatest threat of all?
Gaby was literally su...more
Gaby is a teenage girl who lost her mother in a car accident. Since then she has been having nightmares of demonic creatures. Her dad has some job with the government so he is never around and she is pretty much on her own. Gaby has never really had friends or a boyfriend while growing up. Her father is very strict and wouldn't allow boyfriends. The very first chapter Gaby is on the beach and goes for a swim. She begins to drown and is saved by Alex and his sister Sammy. Gaby forms a friendship...more
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I fell in love with this book from the first page. The heroine of the story is a teenage girl who has experienced a terrible tragedy. From the first time you meet her, you can sense her vulnerability as well as her strength of character. Ciara Knight has created a character you want to root for from the very beginning.
The hero of the story is a brooding teenage boy who is a lot more than eye candy. While he is gorgeous and hunky, he is also troubled and wounded by his own past actions. The auth...more
The hero of the story is a brooding teenage boy who is a lot more than eye candy. While he is gorgeous and hunky, he is also troubled and wounded by his own past actions. The auth...more
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Rise from Darkness is enjoyable and a mighty quick read.
Gaby Moore lost her mother from a car accident which made her father become a workaholic and a alcoholic. Her paintings were her escape from her solitude and the revelation about her hidden gifts. She found herself drawn to the handsome Alexander the minute she first looked at him while saving her life. Gaby learned that her new friends Alexander and Sammy were actually fallen angels and was not scared by the news. Instead, she tried to ove...more
Gaby Moore lost her mother from a car accident which made her father become a workaholic and a alcoholic. Her paintings were her escape from her solitude and the revelation about her hidden gifts. She found herself drawn to the handsome Alexander the minute she first looked at him while saving her life. Gaby learned that her new friends Alexander and Sammy were actually fallen angels and was not scared by the news. Instead, she tried to ove...more
Fans of young adult angel romance novels will be in heaven! (pun wasn't intentionally intended, honest) I was immediately intrigued by Ciara Knight's novel Rise From Darkness. Right away you are drawn into the story with action and wonderfully flawed characters. Gaby's character seems to be barely holding it together at first glance. When she meets Alexander and Sammy they instantly start to fill the gaping loneliness that she has been dealing with since the death of her mother. As the story unf...more
The first book in the Battle for Souls series by Ciara Knight takes up where the novella, Love's Long Shadow, ends. Both fallen angel brother and sister, Alexander and Sammy, are living with Grace when they meet Gaby, a high school aged girl new to their community. The book begins with Gaby being saved by Alexander when she is attacked by demons. There is an immediate connection between Gaby and Alex, but they have no idea the kind of challenges they will face from these demons. Gaby's life was...more
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After reading this book, I have mixed feelings.. On one hand, I loved the creative take on "Creation" (God, Angels, Fallen Angels, Demons, etc, and I loved the relationship/angst that was building between Alexander and Gaby...
On the other hand, I felt like there was something amiss with the way that it was written.. In a way, the writing seemed a little too simplistic (??)... This might be due to the fact that it's written for teens...
Because this is a YA, I'm going to give it a pass and give...more
On the other hand, I felt like there was something amiss with the way that it was written.. In a way, the writing seemed a little too simplistic (??)... This might be due to the fact that it's written for teens...
Because this is a YA, I'm going to give it a pass and give...more
What a surprise. I ran into this book on Amazon for free download on my Kindle. I didn't expect much but was pleasantly pleased to find a book I would have been pleased to pay for. I will definitely read the second book and happily pay any price. I love that the author handled "sensitive" subjects with creativity and class. I would let my young adult read this book without any concerns- so unlike many books in this genre
I cannot wait to read the second book in this series by Ciara Knight. I really want to know what will happen next.
The lives of the characters in this story become entwined with one another and it will interesting to see where the story goes from this point and how it will progress.
Reading "Rise from Darkness" I connected most with Alexander and found myself understanding his emotions and self doubt as he battled to protect Gaby from himself as well as the demons.
Gaby changed during the story, g...more
The lives of the characters in this story become entwined with one another and it will interesting to see where the story goes from this point and how it will progress.
Reading "Rise from Darkness" I connected most with Alexander and found myself understanding his emotions and self doubt as he battled to protect Gaby from himself as well as the demons.
Gaby changed during the story, g...more
I recieved this book for review but that has in no way effected my opinion.
I am not normally a fan of angel/fallen angel books, but this one was really good! I really liked the storyline as it was different and the characters were intriguing. It was very difficult to put down. This was a new author for me and I will definately be looking for more of her work and I will definately recomend this title.
I am not normally a fan of angel/fallen angel books, but this one was really good! I really liked the storyline as it was different and the characters were intriguing. It was very difficult to put down. This was a new author for me and I will definately be looking for more of her work and I will definately recomend this title.
This was a bit of a chance book for me as I wasn't 100% sure....But I actually enjoyed it....
Even though there are so many books out there about fallen angels etc, this one had a unique story line.... Would recommend...
Even though there are so many books out there about fallen angels etc, this one had a unique story line.... Would recommend...
The whole last half of the book, I was singing the Wonder Pets theme song. A quick read and a talented writer - but a hokey plot and some major Christian themes ruined it for me. Oh well. Killed a few hours.
I really liked the beginning of this book, then about a quarter of the way in it started to get away from me to the point I was skimming by the end. I was very interested in the beginning. I think the story is there, it just got lost with too much to quickly and became unrealistic (for a demon/angel story anyway!)
I love all the characters in this book. I am looking forward to the next one in the series. Oooh...I hope it's a series?
This book was right up my alley in the kind of books I like. I loved this book.
Amazing.I couldn't put this down. I loved the action and the plot
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I won this book from the Goodreads giveaways drawing. Thank you Ciara for the signed copy and bracelet. Having received this for free has no bearing on my review.
Rise from Darkness is an enjoyable quick read for the first book in a new YA Paranormal series. Interesting characters and set up of plot dynamics for the series. I can see all sorts of possibilities for future developments and will be keeping and eye on this one.
Rise from Darkness is an enjoyable quick read for the first book in a new YA Paranormal series. Interesting characters and set up of plot dynamics for the series. I can see all sorts of possibilities for future developments and will be keeping and eye on this one.
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Ciara Knight began her writing career in 2008. She writes to ‘Defy the Dark’ with her fantasy, paranormal, and dystopian books. Her first Young Adult Series, Battle for Souls, will be published by Turquoise Morning press, with her prequel novella, Love’s Long Shadow, releasing in October 2011. Followed by Rise From Darkness (Book I) in March 2012, Fall From Grace (Book II), and Ascension of Evil (...more
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