Inception (The Reaping Chronicles, #1) in UtopYA Reading Challenge

Jan 14, 2013 Kathryn rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, ya, pnr, paranormal, arc, angels, romance

FAN-FREAKING-TASTIC!!!!
OMG... LOVED IT!!!!!!

FULL REVIEW:
*sighs* I am not even sure where or how to begin this review...I am still so wrapped up in Inception that I hope I can clearly explain the amount of LOVE I have for this book.
I guess I can start with what drew me in in the first place....the cover. I remember seeing it and thinking how beautiful the combination of colors were and the alluring figure tying it all together. I knew from that first moment that I had to read this amazing tale.
So FAN-FREAKING-TASTIC!!!!
OMG... LOVED IT!!!!!!

FULL REVIEW:
*sighs* I am not even sure where or how to begin this review...I am still so wrapped up in Inception that I hope I can clearly explain the amount of LOVE I have for this book.
I guess I can start with what drew me in in the first place....the cover. I remember seeing it and thinking how beautiful the combination of colors were and the alluring figure tying it all together. I knew from that first moment that I had to read this amazing tale.
So, the minute Inception landed in my lap, all I could think about was starting it. With finishing up the book I was reading, I immediately opened up Inception and began my journey in to this stimulating, compelling, exciting, and unique world.
I was instantly hooked, eating up all the details of the world building in this 550 page book. And yes, I said 550 pages. I was a little taken aback when I saw that...but it was so necessary in gaining an understanding of the events that have and will transpire throughout this story.
A tale that revolves around the oldest of battles of good versus evil, we are introduced to Gabrielle; one of the highest ranking angels in heaven, charged with such a taxing duty bestowed upon an angel. But she takes her duty serious and wants to be able to jump in and really help on the front lines of the looming battle that will ultimately decide the fate of mankind.
Now that Gabrielle is back on Earth and racing against the clock, she is really having to adjust and learn about humans and their behaviors pretty quickly. That is when she meets Lucas. The human that changes EVERYTHING for her.
There is sooooo much that I want to tell you...but I don't and won't give spoilers.
So, let me say....Inception is a book that you just can't forget. Even after I finished it days ago, I still feel like I am in the book. Teal Haviland constructed an extraordinary fantastical world that immerses you in to a turmoil that rips at your soul. It is written so eloquently, that the words on the page become more....I could feel what was written. Several times Gabrielle mentions feeling the warm sun on her face and how that made her feel closer to home. Obviously I cannot write it where you can FEEEEEL it, but in the majestic talent of Teal's writing, you are standing there with Gabrielle, looking up, closing your eyes and feeling that warmth too. I love books that lure you in, causing you to completely let go and occupy your every thought.
And not only is Inception brilliantly written, the well-developed characters engage us on a twisted, action-packed adventure filled with surprises, fears, doubts, and a romance that will take your breath away. And don't try and guess how the book will end. Regardless of prophecies and visions foretelling the future, I was utterly shocked at the events that transpired in the last 20% of the book.
My mouth fell open....I just couldn't believe what I was reading...BUT, this is what makes an outstanding book. Drawing you in, feeling the emotions, being a part of the story, and keeping you on your toes...UNTIL...THE...VERY....END!!!!
I can say without a doubt that Inception is one of my top reads of 2013. With the mixture of the fantastical world...i.e shifters, vampires, fae, demons, fallen angels, and of course angels...it is a non-stop, edge of your seat thrill ride that you just don't want to end.
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