The Eyes of the Republic are Everywhere.
When her estranged husband's mysterious death is declared an accident, Lilia Desjardins k... read full description
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Apr 23, 2009
Julie (jjmachshev)
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First off, let me say that I would classify "Fallen" by Claire Delacroix as science fiction vice paranormal romance. Why? Well, the romance is really a side bar in this plot. If you removed it, the story wouldn't change all that much with the exception of one choice at the end which doesn't impact the rest of the story. BUT, I'm not the author's publicist or publisher, so who cares about my opinion :)
In the year 2099, the Earth is a very different place. In addition to More...
In the year 2099, the Earth is a very different place. In addition to More...
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Dec 28, 2008
Cher
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This is both the best and worst book I've read in a long time. The prose is absolutely asinine and artless. However, the storyline is so interesting, except for the few overblown bits, that I enjoyed it immensely. The sex scenes weren't bad at all, frank and fun, but the whole "fight the devil by turning lust to love" crap was just pathetic. I mean lust is not a negative energy unto itself. It doesn't need marriage or Jesus-like self-sacrifice to redeem it. Without the compulsion of lu
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Sep 03, 2009
Tez
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Jun 28, 2010
K.
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If you're looking for a fresh twist on the usual Urban Fantasy fare, this might be a good book to pick up. Angels volunteer to have their wings surgically removed and to pursue a mission on the Earth, only when their mission is complete can they get their wings back and return to their angelic state.
Adam Montgomery is one such angel. His role as a policeman gets him in contact with Lilia Desjardins, the newly widowed "Nuclear Darwinist" whose job it is to find and capture " More...
Adam Montgomery is one such angel. His role as a policeman gets him in contact with Lilia Desjardins, the newly widowed "Nuclear Darwinist" whose job it is to find and capture " More...
Jul 19, 2010
Christine
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I bought this book for a dollar. I figured; what the heck? And I liked it. It's not the most stellar plot, and the sex scenes were rather irritating (I just skipped through them. I was not left confused, leading me to believe that Delacroix wrote them in just to sell, and that they contributed nothing to the plot. I was right.) However, it was a dystopia sort of thing, but not exactly. More like an anti-big government conspiracy theory type of thing. In other words, right up my alley. :) I like
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Nov 21, 2008
Gail
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In a post-apocalyptic world, angels descend to Earth to thwart evil and save humanity. The heroine is a scientist looking into the death of her husband, with whom she had a troubled relationship. The world has reverted to repressing women, and humans born with genetic defects are classified as non-human and used in unnerving ways. The hero works for the state police and meets the heroine when she is picked up for entering a forbidden, radioactive area, and there's an attraction, which disturbs h
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Aug 18, 2009
Lesleyw
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May 02, 2010
S.S.
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The plot of this is so good, it makes it easier to ignore the basic prose.
First pages of description about the angel submitting to having his wings sawn off are graphic, setting the tone for this post-apocalyptic story. It this world, nukes have razed cities, creating few habitable areas. Off limits radiation zones are forbidden, unless you are born with a birth defect (considered non-humans). There is a murder mystery, steamy romance, political corruption and rebellion against the More...
First pages of description about the angel submitting to having his wings sawn off are graphic, setting the tone for this post-apocalyptic story. It this world, nukes have razed cities, creating few habitable areas. Off limits radiation zones are forbidden, unless you are born with a birth defect (considered non-humans). There is a murder mystery, steamy romance, political corruption and rebellion against the More...
Aug 21, 2010
Paranormal
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3.5 Stars
Lilia Desjardins is convinced that her husband was murdered and has set out to find the truth. Her search takes her into dangerous situations and her investigation has not gone unnoticed by the Republic or the handsome police officer Adam Montgomery. Adam is an angel who has volunteered to go to earth for a mission and will do what it takes to complete it. He is attracted to Lilia and they both soon realize that in order to find their answers they will need to work More...
Lilia Desjardins is convinced that her husband was murdered and has set out to find the truth. Her search takes her into dangerous situations and her investigation has not gone unnoticed by the Republic or the handsome police officer Adam Montgomery. Adam is an angel who has volunteered to go to earth for a mission and will do what it takes to complete it. He is attracted to Lilia and they both soon realize that in order to find their answers they will need to work More...
Jun 10, 2010
Jill
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Fallen is the first book in a new trilogy by Claire Delacroix. It is set in a post apocalyptic America in 2099, several years after many cities were bombed with nuclear weapons. A large portion of the world’s population was killed because of these bombs. Another side effect of these bombs was nuclear radiation. The majority of the population was exposed to this radiation causing birth defects in unborn children. People who have side effects due to the radiation are known as shades. They ar
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Oct 08, 2008
Rebecca
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Ok, I give it two stars, but it really only should get one. I couldn't finish it. It was just too dull. I got half way through the book and nothing had changed. The heroine was a mix of guts and insecurity that did not flow well. Her whole position of "hating" the establishment was never explained until 3/4 of the way through the book and even then, it came across as awkward and forced. The hero was too mysterious, we never really got to know "him" other than being an "
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Dec 02, 2008
Kathyred
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Dystopian vision of the future, where nuclear "incidents" have made several major cities uninhabitable, the "Republic" monitors its citizens closely and people born w/ birth defects are considered not-humans. Yet angels volunteer to temporarily give up their wings and come down to do Godly missions, among them hunky Adam Montgomery. He falls in love w/ beautiful, rebellious Lilia, who is investigating the death of her husband. A page-turner, but darker than I really like.
Jan 13, 2012
Meredith
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This was a DNF for me. No chemistry between the hero/heroine, and while I liked her take on the future she lost me with the whole “women dress in Victorian corset-y things.” There was definitely a “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep” vibe and she definitely cribbed a lot from that story. Considering that’s the only one of Dick’s novels I’ve read, I thought that was pretty interesting. Take a pass.
May 04, 2009
Dana
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Fallen is classified as paranormal romance but it could just as easily be urban fantasy. Actually, the fantasy elements in this book succeed far more than the romance. The world building is excellent and I liked the murder mystery too. Unfortunately, the characters and the romance were just average. I haven’t decided if I’ll read the next book in the series yet.
Jun 28, 2010
Donna
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Really more of a 3 1/2 stars book. Interesting setting, great characters. But at times it was hard to follow. It was such a complex new world that it took some adjusting. Good writing though and interesting characters and plot so going to see what happens in book 2.
Sep 22, 2011
Krista
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I had a hard time getting into this book. The premise intrigued me, but there wasn't enough action to keep me interested. I think I'll pass on reading the sequel.
Sep 30, 2008
Barbara
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Very disturbing book on many levels. The author's view of life in post-nuclear war world is very grim and depressing. Our hero, an angel who gives up his wings to come to Earth to help, is likeable and our heroine is feisty. The action of the book takes place over just a few days--not enough time for any kind of relationship to really develop. So, the lust rings true, but the romance doesn't. I don't think I will bother with the next two in the series.
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Oct 06, 2009
Maya
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so far - riveting dystopia, am ignoring other in-the-middle-of books to keep going with this one
Apr 16, 2009
Sarai
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Another book that was really good in theory but didn't work for me. Unable able to get into it though. The plot was interesting and I thought it had a great go but just didn't work for me.
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Feb 17, 2011
Linda
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I really wanted to like this book but I just couldn't. I had to make myself finish it.
Jun 08, 2010
Putting this one on hold until I'm done with this month's challenges and group reads.
Jan 30, 2012
Kateri
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So I'll admit I liked the world building A LOT in this book and as far as I was concerned the love story took a back seat to that. Not the most original romance I ever read, but I loved the world and am looking forward to reading more about it.
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