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Immortal City (Immortal City #1)

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WE PAY THEM TO PROTECT US. AND WE'RE THEIR BIGGEST FANS.
They are our celebrities, and we worship them with paparazzi and endless gossip and speculation. To us, they are glamour. To them, we're assignment. Their job is to guard us-that is, those of us who can afford them... Because the only thing stronger than a Guardian Angel is the rule they must obey.

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Published 2012 by Penguin Books

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Feb 27, 2012 Sam rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: arc-or-galley, fantasy-or-paranormal, romance, paranormal

3.5 stars

Scott Speer delivers a wholly different sort of angel story by combining the traditional paranormal fantasy with the glitz and glamour of celebrity culture. In Immortal City, angels are not just angels – they are the faces of brands, the models on billboards, the famous stars that make the news. By and large, the angels are worshipped by the ‘ordinary’ people. It’s not uncommon to hear someone squealing over a particularly good Save they saw on SaveTube, nor is it anything less than exp...more 3.5 stars

Scott Speer delivers a wholly different sort of angel story by combining the traditional paranormal fantasy with the glitz and glamour of celebrity culture. In Immortal City, angels are not just angels – they are the faces of brands, the models on billboards, the famous stars that make the news. By and large, the angels are worshipped by the ‘ordinary’ people. It’s not uncommon to hear someone squealing over a particularly good Save they saw on SaveTube, nor is it anything less than expected to find girls shrieking over the angel heart-throb that is Jackson Godspeed. Only a small fraction of citizens in Los Angeles - quite literally the City of Angels - are indifferent to their perfect looks and flashy cars. Among them is a Maddy Montgomery.

I had an instant appreciation for Maddy’s character, simply because she was unfazed by all the trivial nonsense that others were fixated on. Like her best friend Gwen, for instance. Right there, side by side, we have two characters that range from different ends of the spectrum. Gwen is the definition of a Gossip Girl character, while Maddy is, well essentially, something I can relate to. She has no interest in keeping up to date with latest buzz surrounding the hottest angels and she most definitely does not have an interest in Jackson Godspeed.

Well, not until he turns up at her uncle’s diner… This is the notable turning point in the story - when it starts to pick up a bit and become a lot more of an enjoyable book. The start grabbed my attention instantly as we are introduced to the intriguing world of celebrity angels. Once the initial scene-setting is over, however, the story starts to lose some of the spark it had ignited at the beginning and my attention wavered. Thankfully, Jackson and Maddy find their worlds colliding after a few short chapters and the story sets off again at a thrilling speed.

The plot if full of excitement and romance, and Scott Speer does an admirable job combining the different aspects of the story together. While we have a romantic tale flowing between Jackson and Maddy, we are also given a gripping story of angels, immortality and demons. There is great character and story development, with Maddy and Jackson becoming easier and easier to root for as the pages turn. The mild unanswered question had me eagerly progressing through the book, anticipating a staisfying climax. Immortal City does not have the most complex of story lines, yet it still manages to present an enjoyable and engaging one.

Although, for the most part, very entertaining, there were a few issues I had with the actual writing. Most of the time, the writing was appreciable and written wonderfully well, but there were some small flaws. This book is in third person narrative, mostly split between Maddy and Jackson, though dominated by Maddy’s perspective. Or at least that was the impression I got anyway. At times, when the two characters were together, there were subtle shifts in the perspectives, jumping from Maddy’s to Jackson’s thoughts. It didn’t flow seamlessly here and could have been handled slightly better. Having said that, the issue sorted itself out as the rest of the story made it easy to overlook the flaws.

Overall, Immortal City was an entertaining read that shows us the angel genre still has more tricks up its sleeve. It may not quite leave the largest impression, but it is definitely worth picking up for a quick and easy read. This one is more for the entertainment value than an exploration into angel lore, but we all have our guilty pleasures, don’t we? Immortal City is one of mine. If you are looking for a fun read with a different stance on angel fiction, this is the perfect book to pick up.

(This review also appears on my blog)
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Nov 18, 2012 Daphne Delacroix rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: My. Worst. Emenies

Recommended to Daphne by: My. Worst. ENEMY!

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When I first read the blurb, I thought, 'Hey, maybe this isn't as clichéd as the other stories these days!' Sure, it was the same angel/paranormal-and-human-fall-in-love, out-of-his-league, forbidden romance, but the whole concept of angels as celebrities was interesting, albeit stupid. I wasn't expecting much, but even compared to my lenient expectations, this wasn't very great anyways.

First of all, and the most idiotic thing, for which I shouldn't have read this book in the FIR...more
SPOILER ALERT!

   When I first read the blurb, I thought, 'Hey, maybe this isn't as clichéd as the other stories these days!' Sure, it was the same angel/paranormal-and-human-fall-in-love, out-of-his-league, forbidden romance, but the whole concept of angels as celebrities was interesting, albeit stupid. I wasn't expecting much, but even compared to my lenient expectations, this wasn't very great anyways.

   First of all, and the most idiotic thing, for which I shouldn't have read this book in the FIRST place, despite the fact that it was the main part of the storyline and MENTIONED IN THE BLURB, was the very unique (and that is the only praise I have for this book) main idea/concept that angels had revealed themselves to humans, and for the past century or so had been celebrities who also used their ability to help people to make money! What is the first thing you think of when you hear the word angel? God. Heaven. Religion. MORALITY. I am not religious BY FAR, but even I know that angels are supposed to be the epitome of goodness. They are supposed to help people no matter what, and they are NOT supposed to be selfish! And you know what Mr. Speer's made them in this book? He has made them phony, materialistic, self-absorbed business people! Angels don't do that! It's manipulative, leading to wrong in terms of morality, leading to everything they stand against! These angels are portrayed as exactly the opposite of what they're supposed to be! WTF?!

   That was definitely the saddest part of the story. But you know what's ironic? The fact that this also happened to actually be the best part, because it was the only thing that wasn't clichéd, as I mentioned before. Another thing I must mention again and again, REPEATEDLY, is the fact that this was the cheesiest, and nearly the most rushed novel I've read. The most rushed novel I've ever read was actually technically not a published book, a Wattpad.com novel written by 'itsmebitches' (the username of the author, don't worry) named "I lost my virginity to my teacher?! ((TeacherxStudent))". In the first chapter, which is two and a half pages, the girl has sex with her soon-to-be-teacher and the guy confesses love for her. ON THEIR FIRST MEETING, WHICH IS A ONE-NIGHT STAND. That was the only chapter I read, check it out: http://www.wattpad.com/818277-i-lost-... and don't worry, it's a very short chapter, you don't need to read further.

   Anyway, sorry for going off-topic, but I felt that Jax fell in love at first sight, which was way too soon, and so did Maddy, though Speer tried to portray a (very weak and lame) inner dilemma for Maddy: Oh, he's so hot! And he looks so amazing with his wings out, WOW! But-but I CAN'T! *wails* He's out of my league! And he's gonna break my heart because he doesn't really care for me! And you know what? This dilemma went on for three-quarters of the book, even AFTER the part where Jax angered the superior angels by saving her from death against their wishes, and then RUNNING AWAY WITH HER, leaving his entire family and immortal life behind for an eternity on the run. AND SHE STILL DOESN'T BELIEVE HE CARES FOR HER?! GET A FUCKING LIFE, MADDY!

   The second worst part about the book: Maddy. She's stupid, weak, and naïve. She's supposed to be the only person who doesn't fall for Jax's looks, right? Well, that's exactly what she does. All she has to do is meet him in the flesh! And, as mentioned above, Speer tries to carry out Maddy's character as the hard-to-get brave girl, but it's a weak attempt. The inner dilemma means nothing because she's already fallen in love, and the fight is not convincing. It's fake, and idiotic, just like Speer's Angels. And of course, you know what they say, a part of your heart is poured out into your writing as well, huh? What part, in Speer's case?

   Another downside was the plot. It was predictable from the very beginning, nothing special. Boo ho. I can't even rant about it, it just puts me in a bad mood.

   Okay, here's one very specific point in the book. When Jax and Maddy make a run for it, and then Maddy returns, we find out through Maddy's best friend that 'Maddy' updated her Facebook and Twitter status, saying she was KIDNAPPED by Jax! If 'Maddy' (the person who imitated her) had really been kidnapped, would she have been able to go on the internet and UPLOAD HER SOCIAL FUCKING STATUS?! WTF IS THIS SHIT?!

   None of the characters were likable, relatable, or anything near either. I don't even know why I gave this two stars! Now, writing this review, I'm going over everything in the book, and I can't think of a single good thing, except maybe the fact that thank god I'm a fast reader. Ad even that was praise for me, and not for the book.

Mr. Speer, stick to your Hollywood movie-trailer making, directing, whatever. Don't-please, for the LOVE OF GOD, DON'T- write another book, including the sequel to Immortal City. Stick to your field of expertise.
Mercí
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Jul 16, 2012 Soumi(in love with Puck) Roy rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: young-adult, angels, books-i-reviewed

There always have been a debate in support or against the statement that a celebrity can write or not, and most answers were used to be no, as we have previously witnessed some horrible piece came of out of celebrities’ unthinkable thoughts which doesn’t even falls in the category of literature. This time a celebrity came in field of young adult literature and conquers all conventional conception of that has been running around. Yes, I’m talking about Scott Speer and his YA incredible debut Immo...more There always have been a debate in support or against the statement that a celebrity can write or not, and most answers were used to be no, as we have previously witnessed some horrible piece came of out of celebrities’ unthinkable thoughts which doesn’t even falls in the category of literature. This time a celebrity came in field of young adult literature and conquers all conventional conception of that has been running around. Yes, I’m talking about Scott Speer and his YA incredible debut Immortal City. He adopted the conventional concept of guardian angels and delivers it with own idea of celebrity glamour. He took the practical idea how we common peoples are drooling over celebrities and he simply applied this in his novel.

A Look on Angel City

Guardian angels are ultimate celebrities; they are ambassadors of commercials and brands, faces on magazines and news. They are extremely costly, hiring them is definitely not possible for a common people, and only wealthy families of Angel City can appoint them as their guardian angel. Jackson is hottest of all angels, a rising superstar, girls worship him, on the other hand Maddy is probably the only girl who doesn’t love angels blindly, and she is not even bothered about them. Hence, Jackson and Maddy met, romance is fueled and takes off to fly.
When guardian angels are being killed one by one, their wings were found beside their stars on Angel City, but the bodies went missing. The suspicion falls on Jackson, only he is next in line to be murdered.
I found the third person narration of telling the story from more than one point of views, very useful of getting into the novel and also informative where the readers get to other’s minds beside the main characters. The plot has romance, action and suspense to put the readers at stake of excitement.
I love how the author portrays the characters and their development throughout the story, even if the angels seem so real. Maddy and Jackson are two completely different personalities and when their worlds collide that hit up the story. I felt so fond of Maddie, at the beginning she was extremely practical which I liked and judgmental which I didn’t, although as she gets to know Jackson she eventually changes her mind about angels. Maddie was pretty stubborn and down to earth human girl who thinks about other’s welfare, she is just a girl next door with whom you can easily relate yourself to.
Behind his superstar image, Jackson is just a real guy who patiently waits on the window to fly off with his girl or who can takes risk without caring for his life or reputation for the girl he loves. Isn’t that lovely born romantic thing?

Not a Fallen or Hush Hush

As the book progressed, suspense grows and soon we discover Maddy’s past that has a great impact on present. When the readers are close to discovering the man behind the murders, every time they though they are about to caught him, just at that moment he slipped away. The author knows how to drop bombs and when to pull the string and these small things made the book more exciting.
I literally hold my breath for last few pages and exhales when I finished the book. Immortal City is very entertaining and adventurous, I thoroughly enjoyed the book. I'm very choosy about angel books and I'm not a fan of either Hush Hush or Fallen series, but I loved Immortal City and I suggest the book to those who love good angel books, even those who doesn't.
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Apr 27, 2012 E rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: angels-and-other-things-involving-w, not-a-fan, not-sure-how-to-feel, cliffhanger-anyone-anyone

Also Found On: A Book and A Record

I don’t know why, but as I was reading this I got the distinct impression that it was written to that Foster the People song “Pumped Up Kicks” No joke. Every time Jacks was headed to an event I had the first few chords of that song begin to run through my brain. Anyways, that’s not really the point. Immortal City is a good idea. I like the idea, I had high hopes for the idea. Hot super star angel falling for a mortal? I’ll take that for a light read! Sure had be...more Also Found On: A Book and A Record

I don’t know why, but as I was reading this I got the distinct impression that it was written to that Foster the People song “Pumped Up Kicks” No joke. Every time Jacks was headed to an event I had the first few chords of that song begin to run through my brain. Anyways, that’s not really the point. Immortal City is a good idea. I like the idea, I had high hopes for the idea. Hot super star angel falling for a mortal? I’ll take that for a light read! Sure had been done before, but Speer almost seems to try a little bit too hard to change everything.
Angel City is Los Angeles (which literally means in Spanish ‘The Angels’) And it is truly the main problem with Immortal City. Speer spends so much time detailing a city that the world already knows. An editor could have axed a fifth of the novel by simply stating, “in a city that was once Los Angeles…” Instead I stumbled through detailed glimpses of one of the worlds most famous cities, and still left not really knowing what I was looking at. Speer has a talent for writing a lot of words, but not really saying much. This is something that Adult novels and movie scripts get away with on a regular basis. They paint you a nice picture without telling you what you’re really looking at. In my opinion it makes for a tedious read. There were a lot of little things I liked about Immortal City, the build up of Maddy and Jacks’ relationship (though it seemed to go from mere ‘hey maybe I like you’ to ‘hey I want to jump you’ in about ten seconds) I liked that she was the anti-celebrity (or, in this case, ‘angels’) but too much of Speers book seemed to be contrived. Like he fancied himself to be introducing everyone to how Hollywood works. Where people who read a lot, which are the people that are probably drawn to reviews like this, usually find themselves reading magazine covers in grocery stores, or hanging out at bookstores all day skimming cover jackets, and with everything that television does shove down our throats, people I think have a pretty good idea of how Hollywood works. I don’t need Speers to ‘fill me in’ I want him to tell me the story of how a Guardian Angel fell in love with a girl, I don’t want him to explain the intricacies of fame and fortune. I have the L.A. Candy series to do that. Guys, I don’t know. Maybe if Jacks had been a little bit more bad ass, instead of a pretty boy who wore ‘YSL’ shoes. Maybe if Maddy hadn’t been so atypical (she thinks she plain, he thinks she’s something out a Shakespeare sonnet) maybe if Speer had kept to directing movies (because this would be a beautiful movie) instead of writing books, then maybe I would have liked it a little bit more. I don’t know, maybe I expected too much out of it. If you’re looking for a novel that involves a strong angel hating girl, and very good looking angel I recommend Angelfall by Susan Ee (seriously, read it. It’s bad ass.) If you’re looking for a series on the ins and outs of fame in Los Angeles read anything by Lauren Conrad. If you’re looking for a really weird combination of the two and then add to them what felt like a cross between the aforementioned Foster the People song and A Cinderella Story (remember that movie with Hilary Duff and Chad Michael Murray) then Immortal City is totally for you.

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Jun 13, 2012 Dani rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I loved the concept! I loved the characters! But...NO ONE PROOF READ THIS BOOK!!! There are so many grammar errors that whoever edited it needs to be fired! It is so distracting to have fragmented sentences and repetitive wording.

The story is awesome too but there are holes in it. (Spoiler alert)At the end there is a human who sells his soul to a demon(who they call a dark angel, confusing because it looks nothing like an angel)and this human kills angels. But all through out the book they say...more

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Apr 12, 2012 Rane rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: young-adult

In a world where you put the TV on, your bound to fall on some reality show and where real life heroes are made into over night celebs. Scott Speer gives his own take of the not so bright lights of this world with Immoral City and celebrity angels. Angels whom have fallen into the world of greed and bright lights, where everything is given to them on a whim of saving the lives of those who can afford it.
In this world there are those who could care less about angels and their celeb status. Maddy Montgomery is just trying to help her uncle with his diner and get into college and away from the corrupt city that lives in the shadows of angels. In one night her life changes when she meets an angel Jackson Godspeed.
Jackson has always wanted to be an Guardian Angel, to be a hero. So he’s pretty surprised when he saves Maddy that she shuns him instead. He finds her different, as she looks at him as himself and not as a star.

The growing relationship between the two is at times very sweet and will give you a major headache as the same time. Both come from different walks of life, with Jackson groomed to be a bright star and Maddy just trying to make her way in life. Speer gives a nudge to those born with a silver spoon in their mouth that life isn’t a bed filled with roses, and that those who have the power can use it for the good of all.

The parallel mystery of those killing angels was done nicely if not all that surprising as who was behind it. This lead to the unevenness of the plot and speed of the story.
With Jaks and Maddy’s relationship burning hot and cold took away from the crimes that were happing to the angels. Both never truly molded together and almost felt like there were both separated stories. This lead to some slow down periods were I got bored with the unneeded teen angst between the leads and wanted to go back to the crime to see what would happen next.
At times I felt there were to many fillers before the next date between Maddy and Jaks with not a lot of understanding or talking going on between them that would have cleared the air pretty quickly.

There were a few “ah ha” moments that explained a few things and left it open for the next book in the series.

The book was a great idea but I felt needed a little bit more focus on the characters and their growth to have made it shine. Making this in the end a fun guilty pleasure read.

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Nov 19, 2011 Ashley rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: arc, own, bea-2011

Well, when my uncle brought me this I was really excited, it looks amazing, and the description sounds pretty good. The book itself? Not so much. (Note: the book says "If you quote from this galley, please refer to the final printed book" but as the book isn't available until April, I know I'll forget to write the review then. So please take notice that my review is not of the final book.)

Just a few chapters in, and I already knew this book was going to be all over the place. The book flip-flops...more

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Mar 22, 2013 corylucky1 rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I really liked this book, but there was a thing that was a bit strange.

Immortal City is about a boy and a girl. The boy is called Jackson Godspeed and he's a prodigy angel. Every single girl wants to be with him. The girl in this story is called Maddy Montgomery. She studies hard at school and wants nothing to do with angels. She just wants to get out of LA, which is where the story takes place.

The thing that was a bit strange:
1) Maddy falls in love with Jackson (you can read this on the cover)...more

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Oct 25, 2012 Nitzan Schwarz rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2012-favorites, reviewed-on-blog

Wow. Okay--breath in, breath out.

Before Reading
I was a bit skeptical before reading this book. Mostly because I’d had some major late-downs with book lately (such as Switched), and partly because I don’t think I ever read an angel book that blew my mind away. So I entered the read…wary, unsure of what I was going to find, and mostly encouraged by the fact it was a group read on Goodreads.
Well, I said this once and I’ll say this again – Thank GOD for Goodreads group reads! (And that is still one...more Wow. Okay--breath in, breath out.

Before Reading
I was a bit skeptical before reading this book. Mostly because I’d had some major late-downs with book lately (such as Switched), and partly because I don’t think I ever read an angel book that blew my mind away. So I entered the read…wary, unsure of what I was going to find, and mostly encouraged by the fact it was a group read on Goodreads.
Well, I said this once and I’ll say this again – Thank GOD for Goodreads group reads! (And that is still one of the funniest sentences ever).

The Plot
Is very unique. You don’t expect it to be, with all the supernatural boy falls for normal girl scenario, but it is.
It is set in our time, but with one difference; Angels “came out of the closet” years ago and are now saving people—for money. The rich have their own Guardian Angel, saving them from any unnatural death. And the poor… well, as it often is – they’re left to run the natural course of things. And in this case - left to die.
If you’ve no money – you have no angel. Simple as that.
And all of “us”, the normal people, watch the angels—the gorgeous, beautiful angels—with starstruck eyes, watching their every movement, dreaming that one day we’ll win a contest and have our own angel, be thrown into the angel superstar life.
Then we have our characters – normal Maddy, a waitress in her uncle’s diner, one of the poor, and about the only person in her school not interested in the angels.
And Jackson – the superstar angel about to become the youngest Guardian angel ever.
And then there is the horrifying murder investigation surrounding them – the murders of angels, who are impossible to kill – unless by another angel.
This turned out to be very unique, for the most part. It felt like something new and different than I read so far, even if the romance was pretty standard.
I also really liked the fact this book put inside it an issue of superstar falling for normal girl, among other things. It really showed the difference between the two worlds, and the problems.

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Apr 15, 2013 ◕ ◡ ◕ Arooj rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: favorites

So, this was actually...pretty good! I've been looking forward to reading this book for a while now because it sounded really interesting and I'm happy I finally got to read it.

One thing that I really, really liked was the whole concept of Angels charging people for their services. I mean, we never think that if Angels were real that we'd have to pay them to help us since, you know, they're suppose to be guard us humans from the bad things. But no, that's not how things work in this book. Here,...more So, this was actually...pretty good! I've been looking forward to reading this book for a while now because it sounded really interesting and I'm happy I finally got to read it.

One thing that I really, really liked was the whole concept of Angels charging people for their services. I mean, we never think that if Angels were real that we'd have to pay them to help us since, you know, they're suppose to be guard us humans from the bad things. But no, that's not how things work in this book. Here, Angels revealed themselves to humanity a hundred or so years ago and began to save lives anonymously. But then I guess they though, "Hey! We can make a fortune out of this!" and started charging people for saving their lives. And it's not a small amount. No, apparently only the rich and famous can afford them. It's kind of like insurance - if you manage to get an Angel assigned to you, you pay monthly installments and then an additional amount when you are saved.

But that's not all - the Angel's influence has grown so much that they've become celebrities. From fashion lines to advertisements, Angels are the current hot trend. Poeple have gone crazy worshiping these Angels.

Basically, being a Guardian isn't just about saving lives anymore. It's about how rich and famous you can be.

See, I never read any Angel book like this one. Where in other books, It'd would be mostly about good and bad Angels and how they try to conceal themselves from the mortal world, but in this book, they're famous.

Another thing I liked was how fast paced the book was and how things moved pretty smoothly. I also lived the whole mystery behind who was killing these Angels and why.

The characters were pretty likeable. Maddy, to be quite honest, wasn't anything special or different than those other main female leads in YA books. I was able to relate to her, but she still made the same stupid mistakes and decisions as all those other girls. I'm totally used to this, but I was hoping she'd be different. Oh well. I really liked Jackson. I was fully prepared to find out how he was a jerk who was all full of himself (it's kind of a reflex now after all these YA books with jerk-y guys), but I was pleasantly surprised to find that he was a very down to Earth guy. It's not his fault he was grown up this way. He was a really, really sweet guy. I hates his nickname though - "Jacks". I dunno, it really annoyed me. Jack would have been okay, but what's with the extra "s"? Or maybe I'm just odd. Yeah.

Oh, and also - I really disliked Maddy's friend, Gwen. God, she was such an idiot. Why is it that in most books, the best friend is really annoying? WHY?! Ugh.

One thing that I didn't like was how some events were kind of...well...cheesy. Like they were scenes and lines pulled straight from an action movie. I felt like I've read these parts already in other books.

But anyways, all in all, this was a very enjoyable book. I was going to give it a 3.5, but decided on a 4 instead because of the creativity with the whole Angel saving business.

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Jun 01, 2012 Laura rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: angels, demons, first-in-series, fantasy, mystery, own-ebook, paranormal, romance, supernatural, urban-fantasy, young-adult

Immortal City is definitely not your average angel book. Scott Speer does a fabulous job at creating a world unlike any I've read in YA angel lore.

Immortal City is filled with intrigue, corruption, and greed. Everyone is obsessed with Angels. They're on the covers of magazines, they're on reality TV shows, and most people want to be one of their lucky charges.
Angels are not the selfless creatures one would expect. In fact, Angels profit from saving people, and they even have their own version...more

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May 20, 2013 Lory Orquia rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

1.5

THE PROS
Scott Speer brought a whole new concept for the word "ANGEL". These supernatural creatures that are always viewed as benevolent and celestial are depicted as elite beings engaging in earthly luxury, the glitz, the fashion and all that. And oh, saving people for a monetary cost. It was an intriguing idea and frankly for me, unique, which is bene.

This is the first time I have read a book from an author with a background as a music and video director. As such, one could easily pictur...more

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May 19, 2013 Anorielt rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Erster Satz: Um drei Uhr nachts war der Pacific Coast Highway nicht viel mehr als ein graues Band, das sich durch den dichten Meeresnebel wand.

Angel City Love ist für mich wohl das sonderbarste Engel Buch das ich bisher gelesen habe. Jetzt werdet ihr euch fragen, wieso sonderbar? Wenn ich bisher ein Engelsbuch gelesen habe, taten diese ihre Arbeit entweder im Verborgenen, oder aber sie herrschten über die Welt. Hier ist jedoch alles anders. Die Engel herrschen nicht über die Welt, aber sie sind...more Erster Satz: Um drei Uhr nachts war der Pacific Coast Highway nicht viel mehr als ein graues Band, das sich durch den dichten Meeresnebel wand.

Angel City Love ist für mich wohl das sonderbarste Engel Buch das ich bisher gelesen habe. Jetzt werdet ihr euch fragen, wieso sonderbar? Wenn ich bisher ein Engelsbuch gelesen habe, taten diese ihre Arbeit entweder im Verborgenen, oder aber sie herrschten über die Welt. Hier ist jedoch alles anders. Die Engel herrschen nicht über die Welt, aber sie sind seit 100 Jahren ein fester Bestandteil des menschlichen Alltags. Haben sie früher Menschen unbemerkt gerettet, so tun sie dies jetzt nur gegen das entsprechende Kleingeld. Ein eigener Schutzengel ist eine teure Sache und somit nur wohlhabenden oder reichen Leuten vorbehalten. Für normal Verdiener bleibt nur die Lotterie, doch dort zu gewinnen ist genauso unwahrscheinlich wie beim normalen Lotto.

Für mich ist das eine wahnsinnige tolle Grundidee und eindeutig auch mal etwas anderes. Noch dazu finde ich den Gedanken einen Schutzengel gegen Geld zu haben wirklich sonderbar. Es ist praktisch eine Lebensversicherung, denn die Engel retten einen aus Notsituationen und sorgen so dafür das ihre Schützlinge nicht bei einem Unfall sterben. Das bekommt man sehr anschaulich auf den ersten Seiten des Buches gezeigt, ebenso wie die Schattenseite des ganzen: Leute die nicht versichert werden, werden auch nicht gerettet. Kein Schutzengel wird einen Finger für jemanden krümmen der kein Schützling ist und so lassen sie die Unfallgegner einfach sterben.

Ja das ganze ist sogar im Gesetz verankert. Einen Schutzengel der jemanden rettet der nicht versichert ist, erwartet eine schwere Strafe: Ihm oder Ihr werden die Flügel genommen und damit ihrer Unsterblichkeit und Kräfte beraubt. Sie werden praktisch zu Menschen. Ein wirklich grausames Gesetz das vielen Bürgern, unter anderem Maddy, sauer aufstößt. Es scheint als hätten die Engel vergessen weshalb sie das tun was sie tun. Ein Thema das auch im Buch angesprochen und behandelt wird.

Jackson Godspeed ist der berühmteste Engel der heutigen Generation. Er steht kurz davor ein richtiger Schutzengel zu werden, alles was noch fehlt ist die nötige Zeremonie. Jackson ist praktisch ein Superstar in Los Angeles, der Stadt die von allen Angel City genannt wird. Er hat alles was er will und ist es nicht gewohnt abgewiesen zu werden. Als Leser merkt man ziemlich schnell das ihm dieser ganze Rummel um seine Person innerlich unangenehm ist. Immer wieder driftet er in Gedanken weg und hat das Gefühl nur ein Zuschauer am Rand zu sein. Niemand interessiert sich für den wahren Jackson. Was mich auch nicht wundert, denn Jackson spielt seine Rolle sehr gut und überzeugend. Er kennt kein anderes Leben.

Maddy kann die ganze Aufregung um die Engel nicht verstehen. Sie lebt ihr Leben abseits des ganzen Trubels und ist glücklich damit. Auch wenn sie dem ganzen nicht komplett entgehen kann, denn ihre beste Freundin Gwen ist praktisch besessen von den Engeln und ganz besonders Jackson. Ihr Leben wird komplett auf den Kopf gestellt als ausgerechnet Jackson eines Abends ins Diner ihres Onkels gestolpert kommt. Unbeabsichtigt hilft Maddy dem Engel und von da an hat sie ihn praktisch an der Backe. Obwohl Maddy ihm bei ihrer zweiten Begegnung klar macht das sie nichts mit ihm zutun haben möchte und er sie doch bitte in Ruhe lassen soll, kreuzen sich ihre Wege immer wieder, denn so schnell gibt Jackson nicht auf. Kein Wunder, wo findet so jemand wie er schon ein Mädchen das ihn tatsächlich abweißt und das ihm einfach nicht mehr aus dem Sinn gehen will?

Die Liebesgeschichte ist zugegebenermaßen etwas unrealistisch da sie sich einfach zu schnell entwickelt. Wirklich gestört hat mich das hier aber nicht, irgendwie passte es so einfach. Natürlich geht es nicht nur um die Liebesgeschichte und die Probleme die damit einher gehen, nein, es gibt auch noch einen Mordfall oder besser, mehrere. Engel verschwinden und wenig später findet man ihre abgeschnittenen Flügel auf ihren goldenen Sternen. Detective Sylvester bekommt den Fall zugeteilt, aus einem guten Grund, denn der Polizist ist nicht ganz der für den man ihn hält. Was es mit ihm auf sich hat wird auch sehr schnell enthüllt und von daher hat man praktisch einen sehr guten außenstehenden Einblick in die Geheimnisse der Engelswelt.

Spannung gibt es in Angel City Love jedenfalls mehr als genug. Es geht teilweise sehr rasant zu und mit dem Ende hatte ich nun absolut nicht gerechnet.

Fazit

Angel City Love ist für mich ein Engelsbuch mit einer ganz besonderen und sonderbaren Weltengestaltung. Es hat mich mitgerissen und nicht mehr los gelassen bis ich es durch gelesen hatte. Obwohl es durchaus die ein oder andere Schwäche hat, erwähne ich diese hier nur der Vollständigkeit halber, denn gestört haben sie mich nicht.(less)

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Apr 30, 2013 Liz rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: dont-know-why-i-read-it

THIS is an angel-book?! Are you f...... serious?!
After this book, I think Unearthly deserves an AWARD because it is so freaking good!
This book is a fail.

Angels revealed themselves and now they are making money with saving those who can pay them. TV Shows, Reality shows and Twitter posts about angels. Angels are celebrities and they enjoy their wealth and fame.

I am fine with authors who differ from usual definitions, but I really don't like authors who turn some of the religious or mythologic...more

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Apr 06, 2013 Fernanda rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

...Immortal City...
This book was very intriguing because of how the Angels are the celebreties on Earth. The Angels live on top of money and luxary. Although there is a bigger priority for them to uphold. Saving the lifes of there protections is everything to them. Although things change when Jackson meets Maddy. Since the very first time they meet they had a spark of connection. Maddy doesn't go for all the fame and glammour like everyone else does. Maddy sees the real Jackson, she doesn't see...more ...Immortal City...
This book was very intriguing because of how the Angels are the celebreties on Earth. The Angels live on top of money and luxary. Although there is a bigger priority for them to uphold. Saving the lifes of there protections is everything to them. Although things change when Jackson meets Maddy. Since the very first time they meet they had a spark of connection. Maddy doesn't go for all the fame and glammour like everyone else does. Maddy sees the real Jackson, she doesn't see the things that make him famous, just the things that make him...him.

HERES THE THING...

As much as I loved this book there were some things that kept nagging at my brain telling me WHAT? Okay so Jackon in the book is practicly discribed as a hot famous teenage guy. Of course. Well in the story he says that he likes Maddy and can't stop thinking of her. How sweet right? Yeah well even though hes a nice guy and all, there are perks to him that I thought was just not right. I know and belive him that he likes Maddy or even loves her but...... Somehow with all the events that happen and him being with her he's kinds of....how do you say.... not so cuddaly. Its not because I'm jellous or anything, trust me I'm not. Its just that he's not so romantice as he should be. So he takes Maddy to have a little flight in the night over the city, whats the big deal? Have a little more pazaz or somehting, you know what I mean?

Then there is Maddy, sweet, unnoticed, Maddy. I love her in the book about how she thinks about the good things and bad things that she come with her choices. Even though she doesn't want to be put in the spot, in my book she is. She knows she shouldn't get manipulated and being sucked in all the glamour and fame that Jackson keeps putting her in. She likes to be invisable to everyone and just live a happy life. But unfortualy, that changes when she meets Jackson. Maddy is constantly pushing him away afraid of what he may bring to her life. But although how much I like her in the story, theres a part of me that say's 'JUST ACCEPT HIM ALREADY' I feel like shes scared to be put in a life that she knows she doesn't want. But I feel her. Its okay to take some risks sometimes. Yes I was thinking that in the story, but it cut me off guard when I realized that she practiclly read my mind when she was speeding of on the streets chasing a demon who captured Jaskson. I wonder how many laws she broke there... ANYWAY Over all this book was fantastic. What I loved the most of the book was how I could read both the point of views of Maddy and Jackson.

I recommend this book for those people want a little action, mystery, and pasion in their lifes. TWO THUMPS UP.
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Feb 20, 2013 Nicole rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Teenagers, Those who like Fantasy, Teen Paranormal Romance readers

I had seen this book among the selves of my local book-store, but I never was really interested in it until I ran across an ARC of it at an used book store. At first the price captured my eye, but then as I read the back cover I was mystified.
As I started reading, I really liked the book. To me the plot was great, and I liked that Maddy was a relatable character. I just thought that Speer made her beauty to big of a thing. Sure, someone can be beautiful without trying, but I feel like he made he...more

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Feb 01, 2013 Toby rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: angels-and-demons, better-than-thought, clever-mythology, conspiracy, forbidden-love, family-secrets, library-read, start-of-a-good-series, surprises, whodunit, cop-story, original-ideas, will-re-read, single-sitting-read

I admit, the minute I read the blurb for Immortal City I was intrigued...the idea of guardian angels protecting people for money is one of those ideas that stick in your head, and I couldn't wait to see how it panned out, but one of the biggest draws for me was the author. I mean, you see male writers all the time, but never in the urban fantasy/paranormal field-I can't even remember the last time I read and urban fantasy by a male author; I was beginning to think they didn't exist, so I was mor...more

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Jan 28, 2013 Cindy Gu rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Really good book about angels, with more appeal to them than just their heavenly features. They are also incorporated into modern society, with people knowing about their identities. They're considered normal in the world, although they are praised more due to their ability to save people, and their beauty.

So this ordinary girl named Maddy, average grades and a bit of a social outcast, gets attracted on by the most wanted angel Jackson, and she ultimately falls for him too. Only their love isn't...more

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Jan 26, 2013 Rowena rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This is like the first book I read and finished for 2013.

SPOILER!

Well let me get these out of the way, since its been bugging me the whole day, I still don't get it why when the Angel's decided to come out (like a Rainbow Movement, not that I'm against the great revelation), that they (the utterly handsome, holy and truly blessed beings) start to save for money! Me point here is, Angels are Christian in origin. The Principles of The Catholic/Christian-ism is to help without expecting in return...more

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Jan 10, 2013 Ariana d. rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. This book has a really great plot, a really intriguing idea, but I just dont' like the writing and the main charas reactions.
Such as...
"'I'll be fine!' Kevin yelled. Another explosion shook the walls as more winged silhouettes crashed into the house. Steps thundered on the stairs as they swooped down from above. The siege's noose was tightening around them.
'You have to go now,' Kevin said, and looked at Jacks. 'Fly!'
Jack's eyes were on Maddy, but he didn't move. He waited for her decision. Maddy...more This book has a really great plot, a really intriguing idea, but I just dont' like the writing and the main charas reactions.
Such as...
"'I'll be fine!' Kevin yelled. Another explosion shook the walls as more winged silhouettes crashed into the house. Steps thundered on the stairs as they swooped down from above. The siege's noose was tightening around them.
'You have to go now,' Kevin said, and looked at Jacks. 'Fly!'
Jack's eyes were on Maddy, but he didn't move. He waited for her decision. Maddy looked at Kevin's eyes. Something in them didn't want her to go, but begged her to all the same.
'Okay,' Maddy said, turning to Jacks. 'Let's go'"
She looks at Kevin, who's bleeding on his forehead as his diner is being torn to shreds, and leaves him with two seconds of thought.
And then they've just been in a room with the thing who was going to kill Jacks, Maddy almost passed out, epically missed catching a test tube, and she's going into a car with a stranger. These are her thoughts:
'Maddy settled into the seat quietly next to Jacks and let the relief course through her veins. She had never experienced fear like that she had felt in that biology lab. SHe wasn't sure she trusted the rumpled detective wohow as driving them to who knew where, but at least they were heading away from the school. At least for now they were safe. (My thoughts - they're in a car going to who knows where with this guy tey dont know, but at least they are safe!!!! D:) Maddy looked down at the small gap of vinyl between her and Jacks on the seat. When they had gotten into the backseat, she had instinctively left that space between them, like she always did. A minimum of protection from Jacks's intoxicating presence. Ini the terror of the moment she had almost forgotten the NEW DEAL SHE HAD MADE WITH HERSELF. TO BELIEVE HE ACTUALLY HAD FEELINGS FOR HER. To let hi in. Carefully, she leaned toward him and closed the gap between them. Her heart thudded irregularly as her shoulder touched his, and the wave of his warmth washed over.'
When she should be, I dont know, totally in shock, she's thinking of the deal she made with him to let herself beleive that he likes her. Oh my god.
Now they are escaping.
"It was everything she had ever wanted, and yet, she was surprised when Sylvester agreed to drive them to the station that she didn't feel more, well, excited. As much as she tried to deny it, something was nagging her. Again. SHe told herself it was just the fear of going out during the day and the risk of being recognized but in truth she knew it was something else. It was another voice in the back of her head, like the night at Jacks's party, speaking words of warning she couldn't quite make out."
Oh, geez, i'm running away froma guy who wants to kill my boyfriend and leaving my uncle alone in a house where he's possibly going to be killed because of me, but why oh why don't I feel more excited leaving this dusty old town???
Maddy is so completley insecure about herself and how Jacks could possibly love her. Even when Jacks vomits a overwhelming amount of cliches and gushiness about her, she still believes that's shes a normal girl who has premonitions about bad things happening, that's all. Nothing special. She could never be with him. When Maddy's running from Jacks at the train station she doesn't think for herself, at all. Kevin puts the words in her mouth, telling her she's nothing, and he puts the words, at home, back in her mouth that she may love him. She's like a little rag doll being pushed and pulled around, a mirror to other people's opinions.
So she writes that note to him, telling him about how much she cares for him and how she didn't mean anything she says - then writes at the end "The truth is... I care about you very much. Please know that - and please never try to find me or contact me again."
WTFRICKITYFRACK! MAKE UP YOUR MIND, GIRL! She brings Gwen into Jacks house to deliver the envelope, then when things get rough says to Gwen "No way. I dont want you getting involved." Then Maddie deserts Gwen to the police to find Jacks. Gwen was funny at first but then just got really annoying. No girl says OMG so many times.
And then Maddy takes on the killer, and of course the killer tells her everything.
But I have to admit it was pretty cool when Maddy saved Jacks. ANd i'm intrigued at how the hell she became a Guardian Angel. (less)

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Jan 07, 2013 Helen rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Summary: Angels are real. They are also celebrities. Who save peoples’ lives for money. Girl falls in love with arrogant angel boy. DRAMA.

Okay.

First of all, I would like to say that it's been a LONG time since I've been unable to finish a book.

Actually, that's a lie.

SEE: Sweet Evil series. I flipped past the first three pages and the voice was like "Oh my god, he is so hot with a capital H-O-T!!". No joke, she actually said something like that and shat herself over how beautiful the dude was....more

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Jan 08, 2013 Renu rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: for-review-from-publisher

[3.5 stars] Scott Speers debut novel Immortal City is a fun read with mystery, drama, and romance!

In Immortal City, Angels are worshiped by 'ordinary' people and are considered celebrities. They provide a pay-and-save service to the rich which basically entails having a Guardian Angel ready to save and protect them when in they're danger. It's not uncommon to find people squealing over a good save they saw on SaveTube or swooning over Jackson Godspeed the hottest Angel in Immortal City.

I immedia...more

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Dec 26, 2012 BookHookup rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

loved it! what a fresh take on angels. review to follow very soon!
This was originally reviewed on The Book Hookup.

4.5 stars! I was pretty excited to start this series…you know why: I LOVE ANGELS :) This isn’t your typical angel book though, in this novel angels are out in the open and treated like celebrities with their Angel TV and celebrity magazines. How cool! It also helps that for whatever reason, I am picturing the main character, Jackson Godspeed, or Jacks, as Alexander Skarsgård. Ladies,...more loved it! what a fresh take on angels. review to follow very soon!
This was originally reviewed on The Book Hookup.

4.5 stars! I was pretty excited to start this series…you know why: I LOVE ANGELS :) This isn’t your typical angel book though, in this novel angels are out in the open and treated like celebrities with their Angel TV and celebrity magazines. How cool! It also helps that for whatever reason, I am picturing the main character, Jackson Godspeed, or Jacks, as Alexander Skarsgård. Ladies, the visuals in my head are just perfect. ;)

The story starts off with sexy, tall, muscular Jackson Godspeed about to become a full Guardian, which is an angel who is paid to guard the lives of a few select humans. He is treated like royalty, with red carpets, press junkets, fancy cars and screaming girls (again, all I can picture is that sexy man Alexander Skarsgård in a suit on the red carpet). It’s not the lifestyle he really wants, but just what he has been groomed to do. He goes along with that life plan until he meets Maddy Montgomery.

Maddy is a typical teen, although she has had a tough upbringing since both of her parents were killed when she was younger. She has been raised by her Uncle Kevin and works part time in his diner since there isn’t a lot of extra money to spare. She seems to be the only person around who isn’t impressed or obsessed with the angels, the angel blogs and all the angel celebrity news. Her distaste for the superior beings all changes with her chance meeting of Jacks.

I won’t give anything away, but there is total chemistry between the pair, but it isn’t that simple for them. They come from two different worlds and it doesn’t seem like they will ever blend. However, there is an angel serial killer on the prowl, and it appears Jacks is next. Nothing like life and death situations to force people to face their feelings! There are also added complications that make the story quite interesting….from Maddy’s parents, to Jacks’ parents…nothing was as simple as it first seemed. There is a history that slowly begins to come out which cranked up the intensity of the story.

The ending had a few things I was shocked about, and a few things I predicted. Regardless, I loved it and absolutely cannot wait to see where the story goes.

Would I rec it? Absolutely. Scott Speer has written a wonderful debut novel and I can’t wait to start the 2nd book in the series, Natural Born Angel, due out April 2013. In the meantime, if you love angels but want a refreshing storyline, pick yourself up a copy, you won’t regret it!

Happy Reading!(less)

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Dec 17, 2012 Jackson rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

WOW. What a concept. A very original story. As someone who loves Angel stories, this book was very well done. The Angel genre has been getting repetitive as of late, so I was wary of reading this book. My expectations weren't at all high. However, after reading it I can say I'm glad I took a chance. the concept of Angel being guardians for money is a really interesting one. This book is not at all like the other angel book you may have read. (ie. Halo, Hush, Hush, Fallen.)The author really took...more

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Aug 30, 2012 Nicole rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: adventure, urban-fantasy, paranormal-romance

This was a good book. Not wow, not amazing, but good. Easy to read and well-paced. If you treat it like a YA novel targeted (and I mean, quite young) then your expectations will be well-met. I think I was expecting it to be a bit more like the Guild Hunter series, so perhaps that's why it wasn't as wow for me.

The cons: the pity party the author created for Maddy got a little annoying. I get that she's really poor, that her parents are dead, that she can't stand the angelstruck people around her...more

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Jul 15, 2012 Josie rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: young-adult

Honestly, I'm kind of embarrassed to admit to having read this. I've read a lot of trash this year, but this book was seriously terrible. I was intrigued by the premise: guardian angels have "come out" to the world, and instead of performing anonymous miracles they now provide paid protection. After the first couple of chapters I also got the impression it was going to be a social commentary on how our culture is obsessed with celebrities.

Lol, no. It was trash. Pure and utter trash. Maddy was ki...more

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Jun 20, 2012 Tay rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. (SPOILER ALERT)

I have not much to comment about the book, it was a relaxing read and i enjoyed it. But 2 things i would like to add just for fun bcuz i think its weird funny :

1. Ethan, a human, killed the 3 other angels(including lance i think) but can't kill Maddy (half Angel) because...'Angel cannot kill other Angels'? I mean, his pet demon brings home the Angels and he does the killing, no? hmmm. Oh wait, he mortalised them and then kill them right? whereas for Maddy he accidentally stabbed h...more

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Jun 16, 2012 Wynnie rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: angels, teen-boy-life, teen-girl-life, crime, paranormal-romance

This book caught me at the end of my book vacation. It was just sitting there on a library trolley, and I was in a rush to pick out a book, so I thought, yeah, why not?
It didn't look like the many other books I'd read previously - no random girl in a sweeping ball-gown on the cover, no swirls or promises of a girl in a small town meeting a supernatural hot guy - it seemed more 'normal', more realistic.
I hadn't read the blurb, and I'd assumed it was a book for guys because of the less feminine...more

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Jun 12, 2012 Liviania rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

"What about him?" Brad asked.
"Him?" the Angel asked.
"Yeah," Brad said, and pointed to the tailgate as it slipped under the waves. "Him."
The Angel looked at the sinking pickup as if seeing it for the first time.
"He didn't have coverage," he said.
-p. 4, ARC

IMMORTAL CITY begins with a scene that worms under your skin. Rich, careless Brad causes a fatal car wreck, but escapes with the aid of an Angel - aid he paid for. The other, innocent driver dies. And, as we find out, no one in Angel City...more "What about him?" Brad asked.
"Him?" the Angel asked.
"Yeah," Brad said, and pointed to the tailgate as it slipped under the waves. "Him."
The Angel looked at the sinking pickup as if seeing it for the first time.
"He didn't have coverage," he said.
-p. 4, ARC

IMMORTAL CITY begins with a scene that worms under your skin. Rich, careless Brad causes a fatal car wreck, but escapes with the aid of an Angel - aid he paid for. The other, innocent driver dies. And, as we find out, no one in Angel City (Los Angeles) cares. They're too excited making the protectee a new celebrity and fetishizing the Angels.

You see, in the world of IMMORTAL CITY, Angels are celebrities, as are their clients. Right now people are counting down the days until Jackson Godspeed makes his first rescue. And someone else is doing what is supposed to be impossible: killing Angels.

After the dynamic beginning, IMMORTAL CITY gets off to a slow start. Conceited, arrogant boy meets girl who is only person in city that sees through his crap. Girl and boy are drawn together anyway. Girl and boy fight because lo, they are from different worlds. There are a few touches that add color to this formulaic start. For example, the narrative is very aware of Jackson's privilege and that he needs to realize how well he has it if he's ever going to grow as a person.

But things kick into high gear when Jackson rescues Maddy, despite the fact she could never in a billion years afford his protection. The two must go on the run to protect Jackson from the Angel's excessive punishment. Then the Angels try to pin the recent crime spree on their golden boy. Maddy and Jackson can only save themselves by finding out what the Angels are hiding.

The worldbuilding in IMMORTAL CITY is amazing. At first the Angels as celebrities thing seems just silly. But the book becomes something much more dark and complex as it reveals how the Angels first revealed themselves to the human world and rose to the top.

I waited a long time to read this one because it looked meh, but I'm happy I finally picked it up. It was a very pleasant surprise. I did not expect the noir edge at all. If you like your paranormal romance on the darker side, give IMMORTAL CITY a spin. (less)

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Jun 08, 2012 Pamela Todd rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: read-in-2012, romance, ya-mg, paranormal

Maddy Montgomery isn’t interested in the angels that look over Angel City and protect its richer inhabitants. She doesn’t watch the shows, read the gossip blogs or pay any attention to anything angel orientated. But when Jackson Godspeed, an up and coming angel that the whole world has its eye on, blows into Maddy’s life, she has no choice but pay attention.

Maddy and Jacks are from two different worlds. Jacks has everything money could buy and world fame. Maddy has a handful of friends and work...more

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Scott Speer is a movie and music video director and a graduate of the University of Southern California's School of Cinema Television. He has directed music videos for artists such as Will.I.Am, Jordin Sparks, and Ashley Tisdale and is currently directing Step Up 4. Scott lives in Los Angeles, California.

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“Will you listen to me just this once?” he nearly yelled. “I . . . I like you, Maddy. I mean, more than just as a friend. Are you so stubborn you can’t
see that? Maybe last night meant nothing to you, but it meant something to me.” His eyes were vulnerable, almost tortured. “Did you ever even
consider that I might love you, you stubborn, impossible girl?” — 74 people liked it

“You’re right,” Jacks said. “You’re not part of my world. You’re not one of those girls. And maybe that’s why.”
“Why what?”
“Why I can’t stop thinking about you.”
Maddy rolled her eyes. “Guys like you don’t say that to girls like me.”
“I’ve never said that to anyone, actually,” Jacks corrected. “In fact, I’ve never done anything like this before.” He let out a little laugh. “How am I doing?”
He swallowed hard, trying to push down his nervousness. He was astonished to realize he was nervous. Somehow being around Maddy just put him in a different space. Jacks felt so present.
Maddy stared at him, letting the anger and frustration surge through her.
“Why are you doing this to me?” she asked finally.
He paused, considering.
“I’m being honest. I know you may not believe me. But I haven’t been able to not think about you. When we were in the back at the restaurant, and . . .” Jacks’s voice trailed off, his face coloring. “I still feel terrible about what I did. I lied to you and, even though I had good reasons for it, it was wrong of me.”
Maddy studied him. Was he telling the truth?
Jacks smiled. “I mean this in the best possible way: I’m not going to leave you alone until you let me make it up to you. I’m serious. I’ll be here every night. You might as well get me some pajamas and a toothbrush.”
Despite her best efforts not to, Maddy laughed. She looked at Jacks and could see the faintest twinkle of light in his eyes.
“So what you’re saying is that I should just give in and let you make it up to me. Otherwise you’ll be tormenting me like this for the rest of my life?”
“Pretty much. Yeah.”
“Well.” She sighed. “What do you have in mind?”
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