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Angel of Night
He could guard an ancient temple or preside over the gates of Hell….
After enduring years of terrifying nightmares, a mysterious figure has begun to appear in Leah’s dreams. He's both grim and glorious--lit with the glory of the sunrise, yet his fierce countenance banishes the horrors that haunt her. She recognizes him as the imposing, enigmatic senior who has drawn her interest since first sight. He’s been frequenting her dreams for months but now seems to be watching her day and night, and Leah can’t resist fantasizing that the aloof boy everyone else is afraid of may actually be protectively watching over her. But her friends warn her that he’s dangerous. When Leah’s worst nightmares begin to materialize around her and her world begins to fray at the seams, her night angel is the only one Leah trusts to help her. Angel or demon, with danger closing in on her, she wants to believe that he can save her. But can anyone save her from herself? If she only knew what awaits her. There’s something Leah’s nightmares have been trying to tell her….
After enduring years of terrifying nightmares, a mysterious figure has begun to appear in Leah’s dreams. He's both grim and glorious--lit with the glory of the sunrise, yet his fierce countenance banishes the horrors that haunt her. She recognizes him as the imposing, enigmatic senior who has drawn her interest since first sight. He’s been frequenting her dreams for months but now seems to be watching her day and night, and Leah can’t resist fantasizing that the aloof boy everyone else is afraid of may actually be protectively watching over her. But her friends warn her that he’s dangerous. When Leah’s worst nightmares begin to materialize around her and her world begins to fray at the seams, her night angel is the only one Leah trusts to help her. Angel or demon, with danger closing in on her, she wants to believe that he can save her. But can anyone save her from herself? If she only knew what awaits her. There’s something Leah’s nightmares have been trying to tell her….
355 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 11, 2016
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Julie Simons
1 book6 followersJulie Simons was born and raised in Southern California but moved to Northern California during high school, discovering the beauty of the Sierra Foothills, which inspired the setting of her first novel, Angel of Night, set in the hub of the Foothills--Placerville, California. Julie's experiences attending Placerville's El Dorado High School inspired many of the lively anecdotes that Leah, the main character, experiences in her tumultuous time there.
Julie went on to earn a degree in biology from Stanford University. She now lives in Connecticut with her husband and three children. Hobbies include writing, lots of daydreaming (writing in embryo), basking in warm summer days when Connecticut weather deigns to grant them, and hiking in the few remaining patches of Connecticut's ancient forests that so remind her of the beauty of Northern California that will always be home.
Julie went on to earn a degree in biology from Stanford University. She now lives in Connecticut with her husband and three children. Hobbies include writing, lots of daydreaming (writing in embryo), basking in warm summer days when Connecticut weather deigns to grant them, and hiking in the few remaining patches of Connecticut's ancient forests that so remind her of the beauty of Northern California that will always be home.
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August 28, 2016
I recently finished Julie Simons’ Angel of Night, a YA paranormal story. This is not the typical vampires and werewolves or angels book. The story begins with Leah in her ordinary world of high school, plopped down in a family who basically misunderstands her on every level. Her odd behavior of sleeping and light sensitivity leads them to accuse her of doing drugs. Leah feels alone, isolated until she meets her boy crush, Asher. They have far more in common than either expected. At first, I expected the common shape shifting elements, but soon realized there was more going on. Asher and Leah get closer as they both search for their purpose.
Simons uses the present tense which took me a little getting used to, but it worked really well. I was turning digital pages because I wanted to know what was going to happen next to both characters. And of course, we get left wondering all the big questions...so bring on the next chapters.
Simons uses the present tense which took me a little getting used to, but it worked really well. I was turning digital pages because I wanted to know what was going to happen next to both characters. And of course, we get left wondering all the big questions...so bring on the next chapters.
July 21, 2016
In Angel of Night, Julie Simons uses an unconventional, yet captivating writing structure in portraying the teenage lives of Leah and Asher. Bouncing back and forth and using first person narratives of the two teens, Simons describes Leah's high school tribulations, foretelling nightmares which shadow her life, and her fascination with Asher.
The main plot revolves around the uncertain relationship between Leah and Asher. Where is it going? Is Asher her angel of the night or someone with sinister intent? These are questions Simons masterfully prolongs, keeping the reader flipping pages.
The target audiences of this novel are clearly teens and young adults who can readily relate to Leah's teenage angst. I was last a teenager when Nixon was president, but found the well-crafted scenes, creative illustration, and believable narratives to be entertaining. If I'd been born in the 90s, I'm sure I'd rated it a 5. The author has a talent that translates to readers of any genre.
I was offered a free copy of this novel for an honest review. I elected to buy a Kindle copy instead. You should too.
The main plot revolves around the uncertain relationship between Leah and Asher. Where is it going? Is Asher her angel of the night or someone with sinister intent? These are questions Simons masterfully prolongs, keeping the reader flipping pages.
The target audiences of this novel are clearly teens and young adults who can readily relate to Leah's teenage angst. I was last a teenager when Nixon was president, but found the well-crafted scenes, creative illustration, and believable narratives to be entertaining. If I'd been born in the 90s, I'm sure I'd rated it a 5. The author has a talent that translates to readers of any genre.
I was offered a free copy of this novel for an honest review. I elected to buy a Kindle copy instead. You should too.
May 25, 2016
Angel of Night was spellbinding! Honestly, I couldn’t put the book down! Simons’ book is very well-written and original. Simons flips back and forth between Asher’s point of view and Leah’s and it keeps the reader guessing what will happen next and how the two points of view will finally merge together. The mystery teasingly plays itself out and the book stays suspenseful until the very end. Simons does a great job portraying Leah as an exhausted, hormonal teenage girl who struggles with her relationship with her parents and her friends. Leah is a plausible character but not too predictable. I love the excitement and anticipation Leah feels over her “accidental” meetings with Asher. Loved the book! Lots of action and just the right amount of romance.
July 9, 2016
Dnf at 36%. It's not that this wasn't good. This book was very very good and the writing style is absolutely splendid but the one thing that didn't click with me was there was nothing major happening. I wanted the plot to play fast but it was dragging a bit. That's the only flaw with this book. I think if it was fast paced I could've read the whole thing in a few hours.
December 3, 2016
(I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.)
BLURB
He could guard an ancient temple or preside over the gates of Hell….
After enduring years of terrifying nightmares, a mysterious figure has begun to appear in Leah’s dreams. He's both grim and glorious--lit with the glory of the sunrise, yet his fierce countenance banishes the horrors that haunt her. She recognizes him as the imposing, enigmatic senior who has drawn her interest since first sight. He’s been frequenting her dreams for months but now seems to be watching her day and night, and Leah can’t resist fantasizing that the aloof boy everyone else is afraid of may actually be protectively watching over her. But her friends warn her that he’s dangerous. When Leah’s worst nightmares begin to materialize around her and her world begins to fray at the seams, her night angel is the only one Leah trusts to help her. Angel or demon, with danger closing in on her, she wants to believe that he can save her. But can anyone save her from herself? If she only knew what awaits her. There’s something Leah’s nightmares have been trying to tell her….
CHARACTERS
I personally thought all the characters were well rounded and I could totally connect with them. I could understand Leah's feelings and her reactions to situations. I like how the author doesn't just tell you what kind of a person each character is but also shows you the same vividly. For instance, she tells us Jeff is a jerk but doesn't stop there. She gives us these scenes in which we can SEE Jeff is, most definitely a jerk. The author hits a home run when it comes to creating amazing and believable characters.
PLOT
Two words. Creative and refreshing!
The plot was totally new and engaging. I was drawn in from moment one. For a second there I was afraid it was going to be cliched but no, the plot played itself out wonderfully. My only complaint here is that the story dragged a bit at places. There are a couple of scenes I could have done without. But there is no denying that the plot is refreshingly different from all the YA Fantasy books I've read. As a matter of fact, the fact that other reviewers said its so different is what made me want to read and review the book in the first place.
WRITING
Awesome! I loved the choice of words the author uses throughout the book. The writing is descriptive and while reading I got immersed into the story because of the writing. I could feel myself there. I can imagine Leah's room, the lockers, the library..everything! I love books with such immersive writing like that! Same way i can see every character's face in my head, their mannerisms and expressions so clearly. Kudos to the author for doing such a good job!
WHAT I LIKED ABOUT THE BOOK
-The characters
-The refreshing plot
- The imagery brought about by the writing style
WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE ABOUT THE BOOK
-The story drags at some places ( Its not a huge complaint at all. And maybe I felt so because i can be kind of impatient!)
CONCLUSION
Loved the book! Would recommend it to everyone who like fantasy and wants a refreshing new plot that hasn't been done to death already.
BLURB
He could guard an ancient temple or preside over the gates of Hell….
After enduring years of terrifying nightmares, a mysterious figure has begun to appear in Leah’s dreams. He's both grim and glorious--lit with the glory of the sunrise, yet his fierce countenance banishes the horrors that haunt her. She recognizes him as the imposing, enigmatic senior who has drawn her interest since first sight. He’s been frequenting her dreams for months but now seems to be watching her day and night, and Leah can’t resist fantasizing that the aloof boy everyone else is afraid of may actually be protectively watching over her. But her friends warn her that he’s dangerous. When Leah’s worst nightmares begin to materialize around her and her world begins to fray at the seams, her night angel is the only one Leah trusts to help her. Angel or demon, with danger closing in on her, she wants to believe that he can save her. But can anyone save her from herself? If she only knew what awaits her. There’s something Leah’s nightmares have been trying to tell her….
CHARACTERS
I personally thought all the characters were well rounded and I could totally connect with them. I could understand Leah's feelings and her reactions to situations. I like how the author doesn't just tell you what kind of a person each character is but also shows you the same vividly. For instance, she tells us Jeff is a jerk but doesn't stop there. She gives us these scenes in which we can SEE Jeff is, most definitely a jerk. The author hits a home run when it comes to creating amazing and believable characters.
PLOT
Two words. Creative and refreshing!
The plot was totally new and engaging. I was drawn in from moment one. For a second there I was afraid it was going to be cliched but no, the plot played itself out wonderfully. My only complaint here is that the story dragged a bit at places. There are a couple of scenes I could have done without. But there is no denying that the plot is refreshingly different from all the YA Fantasy books I've read. As a matter of fact, the fact that other reviewers said its so different is what made me want to read and review the book in the first place.
WRITING
Awesome! I loved the choice of words the author uses throughout the book. The writing is descriptive and while reading I got immersed into the story because of the writing. I could feel myself there. I can imagine Leah's room, the lockers, the library..everything! I love books with such immersive writing like that! Same way i can see every character's face in my head, their mannerisms and expressions so clearly. Kudos to the author for doing such a good job!
WHAT I LIKED ABOUT THE BOOK
-The characters
-The refreshing plot
- The imagery brought about by the writing style
WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE ABOUT THE BOOK
-The story drags at some places ( Its not a huge complaint at all. And maybe I felt so because i can be kind of impatient!)
CONCLUSION
Loved the book! Would recommend it to everyone who like fantasy and wants a refreshing new plot that hasn't been done to death already.
June 21, 2016
Everyone who knows me, knows that I love romance: YA Romance, Adult Romance... I love anything "romance." When I first read the description of the novel, I wondered if I would be encountering a novel that was a bit like "Hush Hush," with the whole "bad boy" image in a High School setting and the lure of him becoming the savior. As I read this novel, I realized I was wrong. "Angel of Night" is so much more. With a hint of a flavor of the novels that most of YA Readers have read, "Twlight" "Hush Hush" "Shiver" "Of Light and Darkness," - etc ... "Angel of Night" deserves (to me) to be among the shelves of these timeless YA classics. This should be a novel that sits among the New York Best Sellers List. (And I'm not just saying that either.)
Before I began to read "Angel of Night," I went to check out what other's were saying about Julie Simons's novel, just curious to see what I'd be diving into. (It's actually more of a new thing I've been doing lately with all the novels on my "To Read" list - I love to see what others are saying about it but also avoiding Spoilers.) There is one word that I would have to agree with:
Spellbinding
"Angel of Night" is definitely Spellbinding.
Leah is a fascinating character - strong, determined - definitely has a mind of her own.
Asher is this very complex character; mysterious, guarded and very "deep." There was something about Asher that really compelled me to rush (at times) to get back his POV.
I thought it was fascinating in how fluid each transition from one POV to another was in this novel. Having gone to school for Creative Writing, and in the past always writing stories in different POVS - I had always been so discouraged to do what Julie did. There are rare novels that really make it work, and "Angel of Night" worked. We always had just enough of the character that caused us to want more when it was the next character's turn to "talk."
The entire world works - there are key elements of the "fantasy" realm, and yet it stays very consistent in this very "normal," "everyday world."
I'd highly recommend this novel for anyone who loved the classic YA. Those who are looking for that "next" book to quench their thirst for a Great "All-Season" novel.
I definitely give Julie a 4.5/5 Stars for this novel!
Before I began to read "Angel of Night," I went to check out what other's were saying about Julie Simons's novel, just curious to see what I'd be diving into. (It's actually more of a new thing I've been doing lately with all the novels on my "To Read" list - I love to see what others are saying about it but also avoiding Spoilers.) There is one word that I would have to agree with:
Spellbinding
"Angel of Night" is definitely Spellbinding.
Leah is a fascinating character - strong, determined - definitely has a mind of her own.
Asher is this very complex character; mysterious, guarded and very "deep." There was something about Asher that really compelled me to rush (at times) to get back his POV.
I thought it was fascinating in how fluid each transition from one POV to another was in this novel. Having gone to school for Creative Writing, and in the past always writing stories in different POVS - I had always been so discouraged to do what Julie did. There are rare novels that really make it work, and "Angel of Night" worked. We always had just enough of the character that caused us to want more when it was the next character's turn to "talk."
The entire world works - there are key elements of the "fantasy" realm, and yet it stays very consistent in this very "normal," "everyday world."
I'd highly recommend this novel for anyone who loved the classic YA. Those who are looking for that "next" book to quench their thirst for a Great "All-Season" novel.
I definitely give Julie a 4.5/5 Stars for this novel!
April 28, 2016
I received this book in exchange for an honest review and I loved it! The author did a great job at keeping my attention and setting up the scenes. I read a lot of books in the paranormal/fiction genre and so if they don't catch me in the first chapter I will put it down. I think She did such a good job with the description that I often felt like I was in the book with the characters even. I think the characters are great! I love Asher…he is a complicated and conflicted character, which I very much appreciate. Leah’s innocence is the perfect balance for him. I am looking forward to learning what the characters really are...I have not yet seen any type of character quite like them. I will definitely be reading the next one!
April 20, 2016
Rather than go on praising my own book....It's awesome! I'm actually going to post something more practical. This is more of a user's guide to Angel of Night. I thought I'd post the things I like to know about a book when deciding whether or not to read it. After all, not all books are for all people.
Summary:
genre: young adult paranormal thriller/romance with adult cross-over.
narration: first person alternating between two characters' point of view: Asher and Leah
maturity rating: pg-13.
More info and discussion:
First up: genre: young adult paranormal thriller/romance.
That's a mouthful! I wish Amazon had a way for us to link categories together like I did above. For now, authors have to choose when listing. So my book is listed at Amazon under teen paranormal fiction and separately under teen romantic fiction. Hmmm. Do we have to choose either/or?! And do we have to choose only teen? Well, we can only choose two categories, so that's what I had to do. But Angel of Night is NOT exclusively a teen fiction book. It is constructed to appeal to adult readers as well.
Let's consider the adult cross-over. I deliberately chose to narrate this story from as mature a platform as possible to help it be palatable to adult and teen readers alike. I find that excessive use of slang and "hip" terminology in a book doesn't make a book "hip" or "youthful" it just makes it obnoxious! And insert "immature" in place of "youthful." You will find a pleasant absence of such cheesiness in my book. In fact, I have to say that I am strictly lactose intolerant with both what I read as well as what I write. I don't like to post negative reviews of other books--even by star count. I'm generous. But often is the occasion at home that I rant prodigiously about a book I've read by another author that was so cheesy and resorted to so many cheap short cuts to make a sale that the thing made me sick to my stomach. I've been known to throw books that tick me off (sorry library). Oh authors, why torment your readers so? Why?!
Narration: first person, split narration.
Yes, there are two main characters in this book and they each tell their side of the story. They see the world very differently and having them each contribute to the narration adds variety and flavor to the story. Asher and Leah are both unique characters but Asher especially is full of surprises. There is a lot of mystery surrounding Asher throughout the book and he is not your typical protagonist. No, he is a darker character than that. Neither is he compartmentalized into a few cliche character traits, or there for a one-dimensional job: to tell the dark side of the story, or to fulfill the tedious role of the cliche brooding sexy bad boy. Hmm, NO. No to all of that. He is his own multi-faceted character with his own compelling perspective of it all to share. Yes, he is a strong character. Don't tick him off! Oh, please don't! But there is so much more of interest to him that I can't reveal here without posting spoilers.
Maturity rating: PG-13
That's a loose guideline. Parents and all readers in general can use this informational review to decide if it's the right fit for them (or their teen). Here are the specifics. Language: clean. There are no explicit make-out or sex scenes in this book. There is some violence. There is one violent scene in particular in chapter five that has a bit of a sadistic flavor to it, which is key to character and plot development in this case, but it is not gory or very lengthy. Truth be told, due to what it achieves in character development and the inferences made from how it unfolds, it is one of my favorite scenes.
Summary:
genre: young adult paranormal thriller/romance with adult cross-over.
narration: first person alternating between two characters' point of view: Asher and Leah
maturity rating: pg-13.
More info and discussion:
First up: genre: young adult paranormal thriller/romance.
That's a mouthful! I wish Amazon had a way for us to link categories together like I did above. For now, authors have to choose when listing. So my book is listed at Amazon under teen paranormal fiction and separately under teen romantic fiction. Hmmm. Do we have to choose either/or?! And do we have to choose only teen? Well, we can only choose two categories, so that's what I had to do. But Angel of Night is NOT exclusively a teen fiction book. It is constructed to appeal to adult readers as well.
Let's consider the adult cross-over. I deliberately chose to narrate this story from as mature a platform as possible to help it be palatable to adult and teen readers alike. I find that excessive use of slang and "hip" terminology in a book doesn't make a book "hip" or "youthful" it just makes it obnoxious! And insert "immature" in place of "youthful." You will find a pleasant absence of such cheesiness in my book. In fact, I have to say that I am strictly lactose intolerant with both what I read as well as what I write. I don't like to post negative reviews of other books--even by star count. I'm generous. But often is the occasion at home that I rant prodigiously about a book I've read by another author that was so cheesy and resorted to so many cheap short cuts to make a sale that the thing made me sick to my stomach. I've been known to throw books that tick me off (sorry library). Oh authors, why torment your readers so? Why?!
Narration: first person, split narration.
Yes, there are two main characters in this book and they each tell their side of the story. They see the world very differently and having them each contribute to the narration adds variety and flavor to the story. Asher and Leah are both unique characters but Asher especially is full of surprises. There is a lot of mystery surrounding Asher throughout the book and he is not your typical protagonist. No, he is a darker character than that. Neither is he compartmentalized into a few cliche character traits, or there for a one-dimensional job: to tell the dark side of the story, or to fulfill the tedious role of the cliche brooding sexy bad boy. Hmm, NO. No to all of that. He is his own multi-faceted character with his own compelling perspective of it all to share. Yes, he is a strong character. Don't tick him off! Oh, please don't! But there is so much more of interest to him that I can't reveal here without posting spoilers.
Maturity rating: PG-13
That's a loose guideline. Parents and all readers in general can use this informational review to decide if it's the right fit for them (or their teen). Here are the specifics. Language: clean. There are no explicit make-out or sex scenes in this book. There is some violence. There is one violent scene in particular in chapter five that has a bit of a sadistic flavor to it, which is key to character and plot development in this case, but it is not gory or very lengthy. Truth be told, due to what it achieves in character development and the inferences made from how it unfolds, it is one of my favorite scenes.
September 26, 2016
Placerville (aka Hangtown), CA. Leah (sophmore) attneds El Dorado HS (Cougar).
She is really not your typical HS student.
Freqeunt nightmares keep her on the edge.
For Leah’s 16th. Birthday, she got a used Honda.
She picked up Joe (aka Chung Lee, Chinese, Leah’s BMF, Student Ambassadors Club (SAC) at his house but along the way Leah hit a deer.
The deer was taken away, the car’s was towed, & Leah & Joe were eating lunch at the diner with her mom.
Shannon (f, HS student) informs Leah the Homecoming game is coming up.
The deer did surive.
Mom (nurse) & Rick (foster dad) said Leah would work until the car repair bill was paid off.
She will also help out where the recovering deer is being kept.
Lynx (wildlife specialist, veterinarian, chief coordinator) informed Leah of Ninette (deer) injuires. After it recovers she will be donated to the petting zoo.
The pens needed cleaning.
Rick is leaving for San Jose in the morning.
He reminded Leah of the work payment agreement.
Rachel is having a party Saturday night.
Will Leah uphold to her commitment?
Is someone watching over Leah?
I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review, only an honest one. All thoughts & opinions are entirely my own.
A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A failry well written YA Paranormal romance book. It wasn’t always very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish, but never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great YA Paranormal romance movie, animated cartoon, or better yet a mini TV series. Well it started out great. I’m not real sure I got the whole story content so I will rate it at 3/5 stars.
Thank you for the free Goodreads; Making Connections; Author; PDF book
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
She is really not your typical HS student.
Freqeunt nightmares keep her on the edge.
For Leah’s 16th. Birthday, she got a used Honda.
She picked up Joe (aka Chung Lee, Chinese, Leah’s BMF, Student Ambassadors Club (SAC) at his house but along the way Leah hit a deer.
The deer was taken away, the car’s was towed, & Leah & Joe were eating lunch at the diner with her mom.
Shannon (f, HS student) informs Leah the Homecoming game is coming up.
The deer did surive.
Mom (nurse) & Rick (foster dad) said Leah would work until the car repair bill was paid off.
She will also help out where the recovering deer is being kept.
Lynx (wildlife specialist, veterinarian, chief coordinator) informed Leah of Ninette (deer) injuires. After it recovers she will be donated to the petting zoo.
The pens needed cleaning.
Rick is leaving for San Jose in the morning.
He reminded Leah of the work payment agreement.
Rachel is having a party Saturday night.
Will Leah uphold to her commitment?
Is someone watching over Leah?
I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review, only an honest one. All thoughts & opinions are entirely my own.
A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A failry well written YA Paranormal romance book. It wasn’t always very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish, but never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great YA Paranormal romance movie, animated cartoon, or better yet a mini TV series. Well it started out great. I’m not real sure I got the whole story content so I will rate it at 3/5 stars.
Thank you for the free Goodreads; Making Connections; Author; PDF book
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
June 21, 2016
The book is well written and engaging. Very interestingly structured and narrated. I could picture the scenes as the author described. The writing was laconic and charming. Well done!
Leah is in high school, has nightmares and is sensitive to light. She’s endlessly fatigued and suffers from typical high school angst. Asher, a senior student, can see and read auras, and Leah’s in specific interests him. And thus begins a tale… was he an Angel or demon, he who can protect Leah and save her from her nightmares? 'He is a taste of Heaven and Hell. Larger than life, fiercer than fire.' But Asher may not be what he seems.
The converging first person narratives are absorbing and keeps the pace on. Entertaining high school romances and fights play alongside. Leah wants to sleep so much I want to doze off :) That’s the author’s skill, of course because alongside hangs the feeling - 'My heart’s begun to pound—faster, faster, and I’m trapped.'
Literal sobriety occasionally clashes with colloquial levity. Some of the scenes prolong, but I would think these minor quibbles. I’m not a genre fan but would recommend to those who are – this is a well written and engrossing read.
I received this book in exchange for an honest review.
Leah is in high school, has nightmares and is sensitive to light. She’s endlessly fatigued and suffers from typical high school angst. Asher, a senior student, can see and read auras, and Leah’s in specific interests him. And thus begins a tale… was he an Angel or demon, he who can protect Leah and save her from her nightmares? 'He is a taste of Heaven and Hell. Larger than life, fiercer than fire.' But Asher may not be what he seems.
The converging first person narratives are absorbing and keeps the pace on. Entertaining high school romances and fights play alongside. Leah wants to sleep so much I want to doze off :) That’s the author’s skill, of course because alongside hangs the feeling - 'My heart’s begun to pound—faster, faster, and I’m trapped.'
Literal sobriety occasionally clashes with colloquial levity. Some of the scenes prolong, but I would think these minor quibbles. I’m not a genre fan but would recommend to those who are – this is a well written and engrossing read.
I received this book in exchange for an honest review.
July 20, 2022
This is a good novel for anyone in high school who has a rather large crush on the mysterious boy or girl. Approach them; stop staring at them because trust me, they're aware and as are your friends; it's creepy. Who knows, maybe they're an angel in disguise or end up being your best friend for life.
There are alternating POVs in this story but it doesn't distract from the story too much. Leah's dreams and nightmares were interesting, especially the dreaming of Asher without realizing it. The story is well crafted and well thought out. Good for young adults and up.
I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
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There are alternating POVs in this story but it doesn't distract from the story too much. Leah's dreams and nightmares were interesting, especially the dreaming of Asher without realizing it. The story is well crafted and well thought out. Good for young adults and up.
I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
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