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Thoughts on Chapter 1 -Warning, Spoilers Ahead...
The book starts directly after the ending of Angelfall. The resistance is leaving the city and newspapers from the aftermath of the initial angel attacks are posted in shops. One of the headlines is "Who shot Gabirel, the Messenger of God?". I think Uriel was behind it - what better way to cause chaos in the angel ranks by removing the man who relays God's orders?
"Hey! Back off from the dead girl. She's Resistance property."
"Yeah, we need her for autopsies and stuff. You think girls killed by demon princes are easy to find?"
"No killing the dead girl. I'm talking to you, Soldier." - Dee & Dum to the rescue!
I'm going to try to read two in one day. :) I wonder which will catch my attention first.
Thoughts on Chapters 2 - 38Warning, Spoilers Ahead..
"Are zombie girls allowed to talk?"
"If they're cute and willing to do zombie-girl mud fights."
"Duuude. Right on."
"That's a disgusting image."
"It's not like we'd pick the decayed ones, Penryn. Just ones like you, fresh from the dead."
"Only with ripped clothes and stuff."
"And hungry for breeeasts.
"He means brains."
"That's exactly what I meant." - Dee & Dum continue to amuse.
"Sleeping with a weapon has nothing to do with my sister being in the room. Nothing at all." - Penryn is in denial.
"You're naming your collector's item, kick-ass sword that's made to maim and kill, specifically designed to bring your ginormous enemies to their knees and hear the lamentation of their women - Pooky Bear?" - I think Penryn offended the entire male population with the name.
"I'm gonna be sick."
"I'm ordering you not to."
"Ah, don't say that. She's a born rebel. She'll puke just to make a point." - It pays to be contrary.
"You're telling us that they killed this many people and they weren't even trying?" - Not a comforting thought.
"The dude is not going to have a good evening." - Never mess with a crazy woman's kids - especially if she has a cattle prod.
It's interesting that there are civilian and warrior classes of angels. It would explain why they were so wussy during the attack on the aerie.
Clara survived the scorpion fetus attack only to be imprisoned again! Poor woman - assuming she escapes her current predicament I wonder if she will ever regain her vitality?
We find out the purpose of the stars that the mom keeps putting on Penryn and Paige's clothes - crazy yet prepared.
The scorpion tanks/birthing process is super freaky!
oh man people have already started...I am going to try and get a few chapters in tonight
Thoughts on Chapters 39 - EndWarning, Spoilers Ahead...
Penryn's mom is pretty badass!
Raffe's reaction to his disguised sword made me laugh.
Clara's reunion with her family was sweet. I'm glad that her husband didn't reject her.
I didn't see Paige being able to influence the scorpions or that she would be the one to take out Belial.
Pooky Bear is one badass sword!
Who is Raffe going to find to reattach his wings?
Another excellent installment in the series - can't wait for the next one.
Comments and Thoughts for Chapters 1 - 25So the angels didn't die. Water seems to bring them back to life or at least consciousness. I wonder what it takes to kill one? Beheading? Fire? A certain sword perchance?
Interesting that after what happened to Penryn nobody believes the people stung by the scorpion angels are alive.
I was waiting for Paige to go all cannibal on us or rather those in the book. I like the idea of an angel mad scientist, but I think the author went a bit far with the metal teeth.
I wonder if Penryn's dad will eventually make an appearance? What's up with Penryn's mom? Is she a nephilim? Could that be why Penryn is a bit stronger?
Is there something more to why Penryn's mom wants her to keep track of her sister?
I'm kind of bummed Raffi hasn't made more of a cameo appearance so far. I do like the sword giving away some of his secrets and the training is pretty interest.
The Bear camouflage made me laugh especially with it seemingly objecting to it.
Sara said, "Are zombie girls allowed to talk?"
"If they're cute and willing to do zombie-girl mud fights."
"Duuude. Right on."
"That's a disgusting image."
"It's not like we'd pick the decayed ones, Penryn. Just ones like you, fresh from the dead."
"Only with ripped clothes and stuff."
"And hungry for breeeasts.
"He means brains."
"That's exactly what I meant." - Dee & Dum continue to amuse.
Yes, I snorted at this. Boys will be boys. *shakes head*
Sara said, "You're naming your collector's item, kick-ass sword that's made to maim and kill, specifically designed to bring your ginormous enemies to their knees and hear the lamentation of their women - Pooky Bear?" - I think Penryn offended the entire male population with the name.
I thought that was her intention. Plus, she didn't want to reveal the name of the sword and not get into a deep discussion about it. I think she accomplished that. ha ha
"The scorpion tanks/birthing process is super freaky!
Yes, but I rather liked the creepy freakiness of it. What does that say about me?
Lisarenee wrote "Yes, but I rather liked the creepy freakiness of it. What does that say about me?"I love creepy freakiness too - between World After and Deadshifted by Cassie Alexander the past few days have been full of it.
Spoilers for chapters 26 - endHa ha ha! I finally got your Pooky Bear comment. How perfectly funny. I love when Raffe and Penryn got together.
“I’ve mentioned that names have power, right? Do you realize that when she fights battles, she’s going to have to announce herself to the opposing sword? She’ll be forced to say something ridiculous like, ‘I am Pooky Bear, from an ancient line of archangel swords.’ Or, ‘Bow down to me, Pooky Bear, who has only two other equals in all the worlds.’ ” He shakes his head. “How is she going to get any respect?”
“Oh, come on, seriously? No one’s going to respect that kind of pompous announcement anyway, regardless of the name.” I sling the sword strap around my shoulder, and the bear sword settles on my hip where it belongs.
So what ancient battle supposedly took place on earth? I don't recall ever hearing of one.
I loved how Paige was special after all, but was it because of what was done to her or because she and her sister are something more? I'm holding out for their father or another relative being an angel or partial angel. Maybe their dad had to leave because of needing to hide from the other angels? I want to know more about the desertion.
Loved Raffe's comment that Penryn looked good in wings.
Penryn's mom cracked me up. Setting off all those alarms.
I wonder if Clara can regain her health?
I love Paige's attack on Beliel.
Sara said, "Raffe's reaction to his disguised sword made me laugh."
Yes, it was.
Sara said, "Clara's reunion with her family was sweet. I'm glad that her husband didn't reject her."
Yes, I was too.
Sara said, "Who is Raffe going to find to reattach his wings?"
Excellent question. I'm guessing the Doc on Alcatraz.
Lisarenee wrote: "Excellent question. I'm guessing the Doc on Alcatraz."I never even thought of that possibility but I bet you're correct.
Was it just me? Wasn't anyone else bothered that Raffe doesn't make an appearance until almost the 70% mark of the boom (besides the flashbacks). This was a huge issue for me. I dropped it from 5 star to a 4 due to this.
I was a bit disappointed - especially after the almost-meeting at the docks.
Alisa wrote: "Was it just me? Wasn't anyone else bothered that Raffe doesn't make an appearance until almost the 70% mark of the boom (besides the flashbacks). This was a huge issue for me. I dropped it from ..."I think I also comment about that as well although I misspelled his name. Obviously because his name wasn't mentioned enough. lol *snort* (as I wrote interest instead of interesting, I'm thinking I was in a hurry, but we won't talk about that *grin*):
I'm kind of bummed Raffi hasn't made more of a cameo appearance so far. I do like the sword giving away some of his secrets and the training is pretty interesting.
I felt he was way too much of the story to be relegated to such a minor role. From how it ended it seems he will be a big part of the next story. I had an arc of this so it's been awhile since I read it. I still loved Penryn & her mom (what a unique character she is). This was even darker IMO. Those scenes on the dock where the scorpion things were feeding the humans the entrails was such a vividly done scene.
I meant darker than book one.
Alisa wrote: "I felt he was way too much of the story to be relegated to such a minor role. From how it ended it seems he will be a big part of the next story. I had an arc of this so it's been awhile since I ..."I'm thinking a secondary story of what happened to Raffe during the separation and of his feelings would be nice.
I agree. I love alternate viewpoints of the same scene. Ilona Andrew's Curran's POV have made me addicted to the concept.
I've noticed there are more and more romances that are alternating points of view and a few YA books as well. The first book I can think of that did it was the infamous Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer. The one that someone leaked to the press and caused her to stop writing.
Oh that's a great idea Lisarenee. I would love to read that.
Alisa wrote: "Oh that's a great idea Lisarenee. I would love to read that."She used to have it on her website and you could read it for free. I'm not sure if she still does.
I'll check that out. thx
I have tried to start this book a few times. I will admit this is not the story I was looking forward to, so I am not sure if I don't care for the book or what. I did manage to finish the first four chapters and it is clear this one picks up right after. At this point I could care less about the sword and the sister who can walk or the crazy mother. For now it is not a DNF just a back in the pile until later.
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SYNOPSIS:
In this sequel to the bestselling fantasy thriller, Angelfall, the survivors of the angel apocalypse begin to scrape back together what's left of the modern world.
When a group of people capture Penryn's sister Paige, thinking she's a monster, the situation ends in a massacre. Paige disappears. Humans are terrified. Mom is heartbroken.
Penryn drives through the streets of San Francisco looking for Paige. Why are the streets so empty? Where is everybody? Her search leads her into the heart of the angels' secret plans where she catches a glimpse of their motivations, and learns the horrifying extent to which the angels are willing to go.
Meanwhile, Raffe hunts for his wings. Without them, he can't rejoin the angels, can't take his rightful place as one of their leaders. When faced with recapturing his wings or helping Penryn survive, which will he choose?