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Dark Redemption #2
Concrete Savior
They say no good deed goes unpunished. Brynna Malak is living proof.
A fallen angel in human form, Brynna is trying to earn another chance at heaven. So far, her road to redemption is littered with casualties, especially since Lucifer's minions are intent on dragging her back to hell. And being mortal only got more complicated since Brynna became involved with Detective Eran Redmond.
Still, Brynna's relationship issues-- like the fact that one glimpse of her can drive men crazy with desire-- may have to wait. A mysterious "hero" is saving Chicago's citizens from certain death, with strange and sinister consequences. Brynna knows too much about demonkind to believe in coincidences. Some dark force is at work here, and Brynna may be the only one who can stop it...
A fallen angel in human form, Brynna is trying to earn another chance at heaven. So far, her road to redemption is littered with casualties, especially since Lucifer's minions are intent on dragging her back to hell. And being mortal only got more complicated since Brynna became involved with Detective Eran Redmond.
Still, Brynna's relationship issues-- like the fact that one glimpse of her can drive men crazy with desire-- may have to wait. A mysterious "hero" is saving Chicago's citizens from certain death, with strange and sinister consequences. Brynna knows too much about demonkind to believe in coincidences. Some dark force is at work here, and Brynna may be the only one who can stop it...
356 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 31, 2011
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Yvonne Navarro
127 books174 followersYvonne Navarro is the author of Concrete Savior, Highborn, AfterAge, deadrush, Final Impact, Mirror Me and a bunch of other books, plus Buffy the Vampire Slayer novels and tie-in novels for Hellboy, Elektra, and others."
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March 6, 2012
The perspective jumped around a lot making the storyline occasionally difficult to follow. Not a bad story overall but I prefer the first book when the main characters were the main characters.
July 8, 2017
Same problem with this book as the first. It takes too darn long to get into. Too many characters who seem to come out of left field. Simply takes too long for the hero and heroine to enter the picture and start making things make sense.
I will continue the series as I am intrigued enough to get past these annoyances.
I will continue the series as I am intrigued enough to get past these annoyances.
June 1, 2011
Concrete Savior by Yvonne Navarro
Urban Fantasy – May 31st, 2011
4 stars
Concrete Savior is a compelling book that brings up moral questions of right and wrong. This is the second book in the Dark Redemption series concerning the fallen angel, Brynna, but can easily be read by itself.
Brynna is a fallen angel who has escaped Hell. Lucifer wants her back and has sent demons to hunt her down. Ever vigilant of these Hunters, Brynna is disturbed by a rash of murders and suspects demon intervention. A string of people have been recently rescued by a mysterious savior, but these victims of near death experiences do not take a new lease on live. They instead kill other humans in fits of rage or insanity. Determined to find this ‘savior’ and prevent him from rescuing more people. Brynna enlists the aid of her boyfriend and cop, Eran. They soon discover that this savior is not working alone. Can they protect future innocents from dying before it is too late or will Brynna be a target herself?
This was a fast and involving read. All the characters are very sympathetic except the villain. The author definitely brings an edgy, daring plot into this original story. Everyone in this book has human frailties that make their actions never purely black or white. Although I did not agree with all their actions, it was easy for me to empathize and sympathize with their pain and motivations. This novel made me think of what I would do if someone I loved was in trouble. How do you out-weigh one life over another? I also liked how Brynna is becoming more human-like, feeling emotions and starting to really care for her boyfriend, Eran. She has come a long way from seeing humans as 'others' to empathizing and really wanting to help them, and not just for personal redemption. Since Brynna’s ultimate mission is to do ‘good works’ and return to heaven. I just wonder as she grows to care for humanity and gets closer to getting her wings back, how she will have the strength to leave earth and her growing ties here?
Highly charged and darkly emotional, this is a book that will make you think even as it sucks you into its pulsing intensity.
Reviewed by Steph from the Bookaholics Romance Book Club
Urban Fantasy – May 31st, 2011
4 stars
Concrete Savior is a compelling book that brings up moral questions of right and wrong. This is the second book in the Dark Redemption series concerning the fallen angel, Brynna, but can easily be read by itself.
Brynna is a fallen angel who has escaped Hell. Lucifer wants her back and has sent demons to hunt her down. Ever vigilant of these Hunters, Brynna is disturbed by a rash of murders and suspects demon intervention. A string of people have been recently rescued by a mysterious savior, but these victims of near death experiences do not take a new lease on live. They instead kill other humans in fits of rage or insanity. Determined to find this ‘savior’ and prevent him from rescuing more people. Brynna enlists the aid of her boyfriend and cop, Eran. They soon discover that this savior is not working alone. Can they protect future innocents from dying before it is too late or will Brynna be a target herself?
This was a fast and involving read. All the characters are very sympathetic except the villain. The author definitely brings an edgy, daring plot into this original story. Everyone in this book has human frailties that make their actions never purely black or white. Although I did not agree with all their actions, it was easy for me to empathize and sympathize with their pain and motivations. This novel made me think of what I would do if someone I loved was in trouble. How do you out-weigh one life over another? I also liked how Brynna is becoming more human-like, feeling emotions and starting to really care for her boyfriend, Eran. She has come a long way from seeing humans as 'others' to empathizing and really wanting to help them, and not just for personal redemption. Since Brynna’s ultimate mission is to do ‘good works’ and return to heaven. I just wonder as she grows to care for humanity and gets closer to getting her wings back, how she will have the strength to leave earth and her growing ties here?
Highly charged and darkly emotional, this is a book that will make you think even as it sucks you into its pulsing intensity.
Reviewed by Steph from the Bookaholics Romance Book Club
July 1, 2011
Rating: 3.0 Stars
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Concrete Savior is the second novel in the Dark Redemption series written by Yvonne Navarro. The series features Bryanna Malak, aka Astarte, a fallen angel/demon who escaped from Lucifer’s grasp and started living life as a human in the city of Chicago. She now works as in interpreter because she has the ability to speak any language in the world. Bryanna’s reason for escaping from hell and living as a human is simple; she wants to find a way towards redemption for turning her back on the kingdom of heaven and becoming a demon.
This story picks up three weeks after the events of Highborn and finds Bryanna and Detective Eran Redmond living together. Eran has come to realize that there are more things to this world than humans, and he and his dog helped save Bryanna life from a Hell’s Hunter. Eran even claims to be in love with Bryanna and says so.
There are several characters that the story follows more closely than Bryanna’s. There’s Georgina (Gina) Whitfield who is a newly married wife to Vance but nobody knows about the wedding because they eloped to Las Vegas. Lance is now missing, and all Gina has to show for his existence is a cold dead finger she keeps in her refrigerator that was sent to her by his kidnapper. Gina can also see the future and knows what is going to happen to a certain subject. Because of this, a Demon targeted Gina to be part of her plan to go after the Nephilim living in Chicago, and thus causing as much damage as possible in fulfilling her goals.
That brings us to Casey Anlon. Not only does he not realize that he is a Nephilim, but he also unwittingly gets involved in the Demons scheme because he feels that saving someone’s life is the right thing to do. He believes that Gina has feelings for him, and that she actually works for the government. Unfortunately, those he saves aren’t the nicest people in the world, and they end up doing more harm than good in the end. You have to have some compassion towards Casey. He truly believes what he is doing is a good thing, and his heart is in the right place. Yes, he actually pushes away Bryanna and Eran who try to help and warn him that he is a pawn in a game, but still, he really isn’t totally to blame for what ultimately happens.
The villain of the story is a nasty piece of work called Jashire. She and Bryanna once had a relationship. Of course, that was six or seven hundred years ago when Bryanna was also Lucifer’s lover and so called Queen of Hell. Jashire has determined that she is going to get her bones (Nephilim deaths) any way possible to please Lucifer and move up the ladder and not fail like Lahash did in Highborn. Jashire is known as a searcher. A searcher is assigned to trick a Nephilim out of his or her unaccomplished goal in life. We definitely have not seen the last of Jashire, or Lahash.
This story is a bit disappointment for me. I was hoping for something better than the first book which I found lacking in some regards. I guess you can say I am really, really picky when it comes to expectations and what I like and dislike in a series. I would have preferred to see more of Bryanna, but Navarro, instead, choose to make this a choice between good and evil and how a person’s choices can have a profound impact on others.
When Bryanna actually DOES have a storyline, it is either to stop a massive bomb from going off in the middle of Chicago, or fighting Jashire and stopping Casey from doing something really stupid like jumping off a building. Then, there’s the whole Charlie being Eran’s brother. I mean, really was that truly necessary to have him in this story? What was the point other than Bryanna has an effect on men that they can’t stay away from her and pine for her at the expense of their own families? Can’t say I can give any positive feedback on that part.
I understand that there plans for more books in the series, but as of today, they haven't been picked up. Here’s hoping that they do, and they're better than the first two.
3. Jericho Girls (TBA) **Books 3 and 4 not picked up yet**
4. Outcast (TBA)
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Concrete Savior is the second novel in the Dark Redemption series written by Yvonne Navarro. The series features Bryanna Malak, aka Astarte, a fallen angel/demon who escaped from Lucifer’s grasp and started living life as a human in the city of Chicago. She now works as in interpreter because she has the ability to speak any language in the world. Bryanna’s reason for escaping from hell and living as a human is simple; she wants to find a way towards redemption for turning her back on the kingdom of heaven and becoming a demon.
This story picks up three weeks after the events of Highborn and finds Bryanna and Detective Eran Redmond living together. Eran has come to realize that there are more things to this world than humans, and he and his dog helped save Bryanna life from a Hell’s Hunter. Eran even claims to be in love with Bryanna and says so.
There are several characters that the story follows more closely than Bryanna’s. There’s Georgina (Gina) Whitfield who is a newly married wife to Vance but nobody knows about the wedding because they eloped to Las Vegas. Lance is now missing, and all Gina has to show for his existence is a cold dead finger she keeps in her refrigerator that was sent to her by his kidnapper. Gina can also see the future and knows what is going to happen to a certain subject. Because of this, a Demon targeted Gina to be part of her plan to go after the Nephilim living in Chicago, and thus causing as much damage as possible in fulfilling her goals.
That brings us to Casey Anlon. Not only does he not realize that he is a Nephilim, but he also unwittingly gets involved in the Demons scheme because he feels that saving someone’s life is the right thing to do. He believes that Gina has feelings for him, and that she actually works for the government. Unfortunately, those he saves aren’t the nicest people in the world, and they end up doing more harm than good in the end. You have to have some compassion towards Casey. He truly believes what he is doing is a good thing, and his heart is in the right place. Yes, he actually pushes away Bryanna and Eran who try to help and warn him that he is a pawn in a game, but still, he really isn’t totally to blame for what ultimately happens.
The villain of the story is a nasty piece of work called Jashire. She and Bryanna once had a relationship. Of course, that was six or seven hundred years ago when Bryanna was also Lucifer’s lover and so called Queen of Hell. Jashire has determined that she is going to get her bones (Nephilim deaths) any way possible to please Lucifer and move up the ladder and not fail like Lahash did in Highborn. Jashire is known as a searcher. A searcher is assigned to trick a Nephilim out of his or her unaccomplished goal in life. We definitely have not seen the last of Jashire, or Lahash.
This story is a bit disappointment for me. I was hoping for something better than the first book which I found lacking in some regards. I guess you can say I am really, really picky when it comes to expectations and what I like and dislike in a series. I would have preferred to see more of Bryanna, but Navarro, instead, choose to make this a choice between good and evil and how a person’s choices can have a profound impact on others.
When Bryanna actually DOES have a storyline, it is either to stop a massive bomb from going off in the middle of Chicago, or fighting Jashire and stopping Casey from doing something really stupid like jumping off a building. Then, there’s the whole Charlie being Eran’s brother. I mean, really was that truly necessary to have him in this story? What was the point other than Bryanna has an effect on men that they can’t stay away from her and pine for her at the expense of their own families? Can’t say I can give any positive feedback on that part.
I understand that there plans for more books in the series, but as of today, they haven't been picked up. Here’s hoping that they do, and they're better than the first two.
3. Jericho Girls (TBA) **Books 3 and 4 not picked up yet**
4. Outcast (TBA)
June 2, 2011
Concrete Savior is the second in Yvonne Navarro’s Dark Redemption series starring Brynna Malak, a fallen angel living as a human in Chicago and trying to earn her way back to Heaven. I enjoyed the first book, Highborn, and Concrete Savior is just as good. Like its predecessor, it mixes angel/demon mythology with superhero tropes for a unique urban fantasy blend.
An anonymous Good Samaritan is afoot in Chicago. Somehow, he seems to know exactly where to find people in danger, and rescues them at great risk to his own life. But his acts of bravery, it turns out, have some unintended consequences. There’s a demon on the prowl in the city, playing a terrible game with several human pawns, using their weaknesses — and sometimes their strengths — against them. As the body count rises, only Brynna can uncover the plan and stop it before things get even worse.
Navarro tells the story through the eyes of several point-of-view characters. Brynna is one, obviously, as is her maybe-boyfriend, police detective Eran Redmond. Brynna is adjusting to life as a human while continuing her quest for redemption. Eran is dealing with some lingering disbelief about the supernatural, and then a long-lost relative appears and brings some family baggage to the surface. Both are also trying to determine the nature of their relationship.
The other point-of-view characters are men and women connected with the demon’s evil scheme. These chapters can be extremely painful to read. Navarro takes us into the minds of several characters who commit horrible crimes — and while at least one is an utter creep and easy to hate, others are pitiable in spite of their actions. Other characters are more directly manipulated by the demon and are presented with impossible, hideous choices.
Concrete Savior is filled with suspense and action (and gore), but also addresses some tough questions about morality, guilt, and the mutability or immutability of fate. This is not one of those books where angels and demons are just another sexy creature to dazzle the reader. Navarro takes her angels and demons seriously, including the metaphorical ones that sit on our shoulders.
An anonymous Good Samaritan is afoot in Chicago. Somehow, he seems to know exactly where to find people in danger, and rescues them at great risk to his own life. But his acts of bravery, it turns out, have some unintended consequences. There’s a demon on the prowl in the city, playing a terrible game with several human pawns, using their weaknesses — and sometimes their strengths — against them. As the body count rises, only Brynna can uncover the plan and stop it before things get even worse.
Navarro tells the story through the eyes of several point-of-view characters. Brynna is one, obviously, as is her maybe-boyfriend, police detective Eran Redmond. Brynna is adjusting to life as a human while continuing her quest for redemption. Eran is dealing with some lingering disbelief about the supernatural, and then a long-lost relative appears and brings some family baggage to the surface. Both are also trying to determine the nature of their relationship.
The other point-of-view characters are men and women connected with the demon’s evil scheme. These chapters can be extremely painful to read. Navarro takes us into the minds of several characters who commit horrible crimes — and while at least one is an utter creep and easy to hate, others are pitiable in spite of their actions. Other characters are more directly manipulated by the demon and are presented with impossible, hideous choices.
Concrete Savior is filled with suspense and action (and gore), but also addresses some tough questions about morality, guilt, and the mutability or immutability of fate. This is not one of those books where angels and demons are just another sexy creature to dazzle the reader. Navarro takes her angels and demons seriously, including the metaphorical ones that sit on our shoulders.
November 3, 2011
After reading "Highborn," and absolutely loving it, I couldn't wait to read "Concrete Savior." Unfortunately, I didn't think Concrete Savior was in the same league as Highborn.
The story itself is really intriguing and well-written and revolves around new characters. However, considering that the series is about a heroine, Bryanna, I found her presence in the book to be lacking. Too much time was spent on other characters.
I don't understand why the author introduced Charles Hogue, who turns out to be Eran's brother. You would think because his introduction a new storyline would develop, or make it so that he becomes a relevant character. However, that is not the case. He shows up a few times in the book, then is gone. Unless Charles is going to pop up in the series (which I highly doubt), I don't understand why the author created him. It's as though she just wanted to make the book a little thicker and perhaps give insight into Eran's background which we already knew about.
Considering that Bryanna has many, many talents which we are privy to in the first book, except for her creating fire and turning back into her true self when she fights Jashira and the Hunter, we don't get to read more about her talents, especially fighting others. There are only the two fights and no more. I would have thought there would be more action. Besides the main story, we know that there are Hunters looking for Bryanna to return her to Hell. However, it's only near the end of the book that a Hunter shows up. I'm surprised Hunters were not strewn throughout a few more times. It felt like the author realized towards the end that she better bring a Hunter into the mix. I wish that Bryanna had more of a presence in the book.
After reading this review, you may think I didn't enjoy the book, but that is not the case. I did enjoy the story. However, because of what I've mentioned above, I didn't think this book was worthy of five stars, only three. I do hope the next book in the series is as good as the first book.
The story itself is really intriguing and well-written and revolves around new characters. However, considering that the series is about a heroine, Bryanna, I found her presence in the book to be lacking. Too much time was spent on other characters.
I don't understand why the author introduced Charles Hogue, who turns out to be Eran's brother. You would think because his introduction a new storyline would develop, or make it so that he becomes a relevant character. However, that is not the case. He shows up a few times in the book, then is gone. Unless Charles is going to pop up in the series (which I highly doubt), I don't understand why the author created him. It's as though she just wanted to make the book a little thicker and perhaps give insight into Eran's background which we already knew about.
Considering that Bryanna has many, many talents which we are privy to in the first book, except for her creating fire and turning back into her true self when she fights Jashira and the Hunter, we don't get to read more about her talents, especially fighting others. There are only the two fights and no more. I would have thought there would be more action. Besides the main story, we know that there are Hunters looking for Bryanna to return her to Hell. However, it's only near the end of the book that a Hunter shows up. I'm surprised Hunters were not strewn throughout a few more times. It felt like the author realized towards the end that she better bring a Hunter into the mix. I wish that Bryanna had more of a presence in the book.
After reading this review, you may think I didn't enjoy the book, but that is not the case. I did enjoy the story. However, because of what I've mentioned above, I didn't think this book was worthy of five stars, only three. I do hope the next book in the series is as good as the first book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 10, 2011
Favorite Lines: “They had it all wrong. The real Concrete Savior is you.” (p. 343)
Book two in Yvonne Navarro’s Dark Redemption series, Concrete Savior, picks up a few months after the events in Highborn. Brynna is still determined to earn forgiveness for the crimes she committed after she fell from heaven. In book one she learned the best intentions don’t always equal a happy ending, but it hasn’t stopped her from trying to be good.
This go around there is even more action and plot lines to follow than in Highborn. However, the story is told in third person from various points of view and I felt like I was being dragged in several directions. As soon as I’d start to follow one I’d get pulled in another direction. While I read the story I didn’t feel a lot of character growth, but when I thought about it later I realized a few things and appreciated the way in which it was dealt.
Eran has feelings for Brynna that she is trying to ignore, Eran meets the brother he never knew he had, and some man is saving people who turn around and murder others.The story showed the possible hardship a relationship between Eran and Brynna might encounter, and shows the growth Brynna has made as a character. She is more “human” in this book. The change is stark because we have another character to compare and highlight the difference.
If I had to summarize the book in one word I’d have to say it’s complex. There are so many things happening that at times it’s confusing. The relationships are multi-faceted and everything is connected in a strange way. Don’t read Concrete Savior if you can’t focus. It’s not the type of book easily read when trying to balance family life, so don’t be surprised if you find yourself taking longer than normal to read it.
I never got happy feelings while reading this book, but I was satisfied with the last portion of the book and it involves feathers.
Scooper Speaks
Book two in Yvonne Navarro’s Dark Redemption series, Concrete Savior, picks up a few months after the events in Highborn. Brynna is still determined to earn forgiveness for the crimes she committed after she fell from heaven. In book one she learned the best intentions don’t always equal a happy ending, but it hasn’t stopped her from trying to be good.
This go around there is even more action and plot lines to follow than in Highborn. However, the story is told in third person from various points of view and I felt like I was being dragged in several directions. As soon as I’d start to follow one I’d get pulled in another direction. While I read the story I didn’t feel a lot of character growth, but when I thought about it later I realized a few things and appreciated the way in which it was dealt.
Eran has feelings for Brynna that she is trying to ignore, Eran meets the brother he never knew he had, and some man is saving people who turn around and murder others.The story showed the possible hardship a relationship between Eran and Brynna might encounter, and shows the growth Brynna has made as a character. She is more “human” in this book. The change is stark because we have another character to compare and highlight the difference.
If I had to summarize the book in one word I’d have to say it’s complex. There are so many things happening that at times it’s confusing. The relationships are multi-faceted and everything is connected in a strange way. Don’t read Concrete Savior if you can’t focus. It’s not the type of book easily read when trying to balance family life, so don’t be surprised if you find yourself taking longer than normal to read it.
I never got happy feelings while reading this book, but I was satisfied with the last portion of the book and it involves feathers.
Scooper Speaks
December 11, 2012
Like I had anticipated from the other reviews, there were a lot of POVs in this one, it seems even more so than the first.
The only way to explain would be to compare it to a movie. In a movie, they're always looking for the right angle to make it more dramatic, etc. They're never just stick the camera behind one person's back. And, this is what it appears Navarro was aiming for...just in a book, which doesn't work, at least not here, not now.
Another issue I had is that if you're going to be showing scenes from the POV of every victim/killer of the story then at least be consistent and show us the viewpoint of the Tate kid.
I really love the concept of the series and when book one introduced us to Brynna, I was absolutely fascinated with her and how she provided a fresh look to everthing normal in humans. Sadly, though, in Concrete Savior it feels Brynna gets even less page time than in the first.
I just wish Navarro would concentrate the book on the POV of Brynna, even Eran as well would be great.
However, as much as I would usually be so dissuaded by these trillion of POVs in a book, I can't possibly stop reading the series now. I'm just too proud of Brynna each time she receives a feather, even if I have to wade through a bunch of other people's stories to get to it.
There was also some hints as to the future of what Brynna's going to be fighting against and I can't wait...to see their asses handed to them. :D
Eran and Brynna feel pretty solid as a couple and the book showed little problems between the two of them, nothing unique. The only thing is Bheru is getting kind of left out in the cold and I can't help but feel sad for him. I mean he was the one more accepting of her "oddness" and now they're like tiptoeing around him. I hope we see him get included more in the next book.
The only way to explain would be to compare it to a movie. In a movie, they're always looking for the right angle to make it more dramatic, etc. They're never just stick the camera behind one person's back. And, this is what it appears Navarro was aiming for...just in a book, which doesn't work, at least not here, not now.
Another issue I had is that if you're going to be showing scenes from the POV of every victim/killer of the story then at least be consistent and show us the viewpoint of the Tate kid.
I really love the concept of the series and when book one introduced us to Brynna, I was absolutely fascinated with her and how she provided a fresh look to everthing normal in humans. Sadly, though, in Concrete Savior it feels Brynna gets even less page time than in the first.
I just wish Navarro would concentrate the book on the POV of Brynna, even Eran as well would be great.
However, as much as I would usually be so dissuaded by these trillion of POVs in a book, I can't possibly stop reading the series now. I'm just too proud of Brynna each time she receives a feather, even if I have to wade through a bunch of other people's stories to get to it.
There was also some hints as to the future of what Brynna's going to be fighting against and I can't wait...to see their asses handed to them. :D
Eran and Brynna feel pretty solid as a couple and the book showed little problems between the two of them, nothing unique. The only thing is Bheru is getting kind of left out in the cold and I can't help but feel sad for him. I mean he was the one more accepting of her "oddness" and now they're like tiptoeing around him. I hope we see him get included more in the next book.
July 31, 2011
Ce tome était vraiment très bien, on retrouve une Brynna qui s'est adaptée au monde qui l'entoure et aux moeurs humaines.
Elle se retrouve à habiter avec Eran qui ne souhaite que d'être avec elle. On en apprendra d'ailleurs un peu plus dans ce tome sur Eran dont un frère dont il ne connaissait pas l'existence vient sonner à sa porte.
Brynna va se retrouver une nouvelle fois embarquée dans une histoire de démons et néphilims. Un curieux nouveau héros se voit sauver la vie de plusieurs personnes sans jamais essayer de se faire connaitre de la police ou des médias. Mais quand les personnes secourues commencent elles à tuer des de multiples autres personnes après leur sauvetage, Brynna se pose des questions. Elle essaiera de trouver les tenants de cette histoire bien que personne ne veuille lui révéler quoi que ce soit, accompagnée toujours bien sur de Eran. Elle se retrouvera encore une fois embarquée dans une histoire derrière laquelle une ancienne amie démone tire les ficelles.
Cependant Lucifer n'a toujours pas abandonné de la retrouver et de la ramener en enfer auprès de lui.
L'action est omniprésente dans le livre et on ne s'ennuie pas du tout, l'écriture est fluide et la trame de l'histoire vraiment interessante, ceci mettant en scène de nouveaux personnages. Je suis quand même assez curieuse de voir ce que va vraiment faire Lucifer au final quand il remarquera que les chasseurs ne lui ramènent toujours pas Brynna.
Elle se retrouve à habiter avec Eran qui ne souhaite que d'être avec elle. On en apprendra d'ailleurs un peu plus dans ce tome sur Eran dont un frère dont il ne connaissait pas l'existence vient sonner à sa porte.
Brynna va se retrouver une nouvelle fois embarquée dans une histoire de démons et néphilims. Un curieux nouveau héros se voit sauver la vie de plusieurs personnes sans jamais essayer de se faire connaitre de la police ou des médias. Mais quand les personnes secourues commencent elles à tuer des de multiples autres personnes après leur sauvetage, Brynna se pose des questions. Elle essaiera de trouver les tenants de cette histoire bien que personne ne veuille lui révéler quoi que ce soit, accompagnée toujours bien sur de Eran. Elle se retrouvera encore une fois embarquée dans une histoire derrière laquelle une ancienne amie démone tire les ficelles.
Cependant Lucifer n'a toujours pas abandonné de la retrouver et de la ramener en enfer auprès de lui.
L'action est omniprésente dans le livre et on ne s'ennuie pas du tout, l'écriture est fluide et la trame de l'histoire vraiment interessante, ceci mettant en scène de nouveaux personnages. Je suis quand même assez curieuse de voir ce que va vraiment faire Lucifer au final quand il remarquera que les chasseurs ne lui ramènent toujours pas Brynna.
April 13, 2012
The Chaos Theory
I strongly suggest you read the previous book (Highborn) prior to reading this book.
This was not the stellar follow-up that I was expecting, especially after reading Highborn which was spectacular. However, this installment was still great and definitely read worthy.
The author weaved a dark tale of death and mayhem, while successfully juggling several storylines. The plot definitely thickens with this installment. Demons are running amuck behind the scenes while, nephilims are wreaking havoc on humanity. This author takes a lot of risks in this installment, that definitely pay-off in the end.
My only disappointment with this installment, was that it was not entirely comprised of Bryanna and her journey for redemption. Her participation was smaller than I would have liked. While the plot was intense and dangerous, it just wasn't the same without having Bryanna throughout the majority of the book. Her character is hilarious with a ton of dry-humor that just cracks me up. She is tough as nails and has existed since the earth became life sustainable.
The premise for this series is brilliant. The possibilities could be endless of always keeping the story fresh and new. I hope we see plenty more of Bryanna and her road to redemption to come in the near future.
I also recommend:
Hotter Than Hell (Hell on Earth, Book 3)
Succubus Blues
Black Night (Black Wings)
Bayou Moon (The Edge, Book 2)
Unchained: The Dark Forgotten
I strongly suggest you read the previous book (Highborn) prior to reading this book.
This was not the stellar follow-up that I was expecting, especially after reading Highborn which was spectacular. However, this installment was still great and definitely read worthy.
The author weaved a dark tale of death and mayhem, while successfully juggling several storylines. The plot definitely thickens with this installment. Demons are running amuck behind the scenes while, nephilims are wreaking havoc on humanity. This author takes a lot of risks in this installment, that definitely pay-off in the end.
My only disappointment with this installment, was that it was not entirely comprised of Bryanna and her journey for redemption. Her participation was smaller than I would have liked. While the plot was intense and dangerous, it just wasn't the same without having Bryanna throughout the majority of the book. Her character is hilarious with a ton of dry-humor that just cracks me up. She is tough as nails and has existed since the earth became life sustainable.
The premise for this series is brilliant. The possibilities could be endless of always keeping the story fresh and new. I hope we see plenty more of Bryanna and her road to redemption to come in the near future.
I also recommend:
Hotter Than Hell (Hell on Earth, Book 3)
Succubus Blues
Black Night (Black Wings)
Bayou Moon (The Edge, Book 2)
Unchained: The Dark Forgotten
December 20, 2011
3.5 stars
First of all, this doesn't feel like urban fantasy with mystery flair. Instead, it's the other way around. This story takes 3rd person point of view from multiple characters, that Brynna and Eran don't feel like the main characters anymore. The main plot is complex; it involves another demon, a woman who can sees into other people's destiny, and a Nephilim who thinks that he is saving people's life.
Due to this multiple characters perception, I feel the book is mainly a mystery/thriller. Especially when readers find out what then happens to the people that Nephilim saved. It's sort of like 'race against time' plot, as Brynna and Eran try to help the Nephilim from doing the mistake of his life. I don't feel like Brynna's identity as fallen angel, or that the main villain is a demon, plays heavily into the situation. Once I manage to let go that this is NOT the usual urban fantasy book, I find the story to be pretty engaging.
I would like to know more about Brynna as she is handling the life as human. She's strong and capable but she still keeps part of herself away from the human detective who is in love with her. That is definitely an appeal for me because it makes the series different.
First of all, this doesn't feel like urban fantasy with mystery flair. Instead, it's the other way around. This story takes 3rd person point of view from multiple characters, that Brynna and Eran don't feel like the main characters anymore. The main plot is complex; it involves another demon, a woman who can sees into other people's destiny, and a Nephilim who thinks that he is saving people's life.
Due to this multiple characters perception, I feel the book is mainly a mystery/thriller. Especially when readers find out what then happens to the people that Nephilim saved. It's sort of like 'race against time' plot, as Brynna and Eran try to help the Nephilim from doing the mistake of his life. I don't feel like Brynna's identity as fallen angel, or that the main villain is a demon, plays heavily into the situation. Once I manage to let go that this is NOT the usual urban fantasy book, I find the story to be pretty engaging.
I would like to know more about Brynna as she is handling the life as human. She's strong and capable but she still keeps part of herself away from the human detective who is in love with her. That is definitely an appeal for me because it makes the series different.
July 5, 2011
Concrete Savior is the second book in Navarro's Dark Redemption series. This book picks up with Brynna and Eran living together but still not sure where they want to take their relationship. They get pulled back into Brynna's world when a savior ends up saving people from death with horrific consequences. The question then becomes can you leave a person to die if their death may save others? And who is the person pulling the strings to save these doomed people? Navarro delivers a page turning tale that is another great addition to this series however the book doesn't focus as much on Brynna, Eran, and Eran's surprise family member as this reader would have liked. Navarro did however make her characters related to the plot more developed making the story stronger overall. Hopefully in the next book we will see more of a focus on Brynna and Eran both as a couple and as individual characters. Overall this was a great read, and I would definitely recommend checking it out although I would suggest reading Highborn first to get a better picture of the main characters.
July 1, 2013
Concrete Savior is the second in Yvonne Navarro’s Dark Redemption series starring Brynna Malak, a fallen angel living as a human in Chicago and trying to earn her way back to Heaven. I enjoyed the first book, Highborn, and Concrete Savior is just as good. Like its predecessor, it mixes angel/demon mythology with superhero tropes for a unique urban fantasy blend.
An anonymous Good Samaritan is afoot in Chicago. Somehow, he seems to know exactly where to find people in danger, and rescues them at great risk to his own life. But his acts of bravery, it turns out, have some unintended consequences. There’s a demon on the prowl in the city, playing a terrible game with several human pawns, using their weaknesses — and sometimes their strengths — against them.... Read More:
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An anonymous Good Samaritan is afoot in Chicago. Somehow, he seems to know exactly where to find people in danger, and rescues them at great risk to his own life. But his acts of bravery, it turns out, have some unintended consequences. There’s a demon on the prowl in the city, playing a terrible game with several human pawns, using their weaknesses — and sometimes their strengths — against them.... Read More:
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June 16, 2011
3.5 stars.....this storyline is just different for me. I don't rate it high but commit myself to reading the next one.....I ask myself why and can only say because I'm looking for an answer. Like what is she really doing to redeem herself......whose watching.....when will they appear in the book......when will Satan send her message besides the hunters......that's what keeps bringing me back. I wasn't satisfied with the ending of book 1 nor am I with book 2 .....but when book 3 comes out.....yes I will be buying it smdh.
May 1, 2013
Concrete Savior was a good read. Unfortunately it wasn't a great read...maybe I was spoiled from her previous book Highborn. Highborn was a fast paced read Concrete Savior wasn't. It seemed like it took me forever and didn't hold my interest. The book kept jumping around which made it Confusing. I only wish it would have focused on only Brynna. Overall the book wasn't horrible at all. I would still recommend her books even if I was disappointed when it wandered from the plot focusing on Brynna. Give it a try you might just love it!
June 13, 2011
The second book of the series, it continues the story of a fallen angel seeking redemption. The first book held my interest due to the complete inhumanness of the main heroine. This book held a lot of POVs and I am sorry to say that the main heroine's POV doesn't have a lot of space in it. But the plot was interesting anyway, so I still highly recommend this series. It is as close to Kate Daniels quality as it can get:)
February 6, 2013
This is the 2nd of the Highborn series about Brynna Malak, fallen angel trying to earn redemption from God. The series is set in Chicago, IL and Brynna works with a police detective, who is reluctantly starting to believe she is not human. This story deals with a Good Samaritan who rescues people but they later do something terrible. Lots of deep thoughts on good vs. evil, humanity and whether she can actually be redeemed. I really love this series and the characters.
May 23, 2012
Bought this because Yvonne is a friend of a friend. When I saw one of the blurbs on the back was from Romantic Times, I realized I was not the intended audience, but Yvonne wove a very compelling story. It might be a guilty pleasure, but I will read the other books in the series.
August 7, 2012
I loved this book and the preceding one (Highborn) as well. Brynna is a fascinating character and her path to redemption promises a long series ahead. I am anticipating the next book as much as I am anticipating the next Cal Leandros story.
September 4, 2014
Humanity doesn't look good in this book but I love it all the same. I also wish that there was more of Brynna and Eran because I love them and they're awesome. I really want another book to this series!!
January 30, 2012
I love this series. Gritty, kick a** heroine and a yummy hero. What's not to love?
June 8, 2011
hmmm.... more characters to look for :)
September 25, 2011
I am not one to like jumping characters and it happens a lot in this story. It wasn't a bad book, just not as well written as the first installment.
September 2, 2013
Very action packed and a fun read. I can't wait for the next book to come out.
November 17, 2013
More pllease
October 12, 2014
It could have been great, but overall it was boring.
November 23, 2014
I really enjoy this series, the characters, and the dog ;-)
This one I kinda felt like I was walking around the bush to get to the fruit tree but it was pretty good.
This one I kinda felt like I was walking around the bush to get to the fruit tree but it was pretty good.
February 14, 2012
Still an interesting concept/universe, but I prefered the first one in the series :)
January 25, 2014
really disappointed. the first book was so much better. this book was weak in plot and disjointed
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