by Heather Terrell (website)
Book I in a series
Published December 28th 2010 by HarperTeencopy provided by publisher
amazon
synopsis from goodreads
Heaven-sent?
Ellie was never particularly good at talking to boys—or anyone other than her best friend and fellow outcast, Ruth. Then she met Michael.
Michael is handsome, charming, sweet. And totally into Ellie. It’s no wonder she is instantly drawn to him. But Michael has a secret. And he knows Ellie is hiding something, too. They’ve both discovered they have powers beyond their imagining. Powers that are otherworldly.
Ellie and Michael are determined to uncover what they are, and how they got this way . . . together. But the truth has repercussions neither could have imagined. Soon they find themselves center stage in an ancient conflict that threatens to destroy everything they love. And it is no longer clear whether Ellie and Michael will choose the same side.
In this electrifying novel, Heather Terrell spins a gripping supernatural tale about true love, destiny, and the battle of good versus evil.
Yep this sounds like so many other books around, but that never bothered me since I always love the concept. So I was eager to pick this one up, especially since the premise sounds great and the cover is just gorgeous. (Btw, doesn’t the cover girl looks like Keira Kneightly?????)
Ellie always was different and can see things when touching people which of course for her is truly not easy and she’s not having so many friends. Then she meets mysterious, gorgeous boy Michael and they have a instant connection. He also seems different. Still, both have no real clue about what they are and they try to find out together. Michael is a step ahead and discovered already some of it.
My first complain goes right to the title! Michael and Ellie go through different ideas about what they are but the reader, meaning us knows what they are simply because of the title… That is really too bad and would have add a great twist into the story if we wouldn’t have known this.
The world building was great and underlined by classic lore about Angels, I did enjoy that very much, but what I enjoyed most were the twists and turns in this story and the were especially surprising towards the end! The beginning was slightly slow, but then the pace picks up and the happenings leave you turning the pages! Heartbreaking was when Ellie and Michael are confronted with the truth, they have to chose sites… and Ellie suddenly finds herself alone searching for the truth.
Like often, Ellie and Michael have this instant connection and it feels like the true love. They belong together, two supernatural creatures that belong together. Their share a raw and unique passion for each other that goes a little bit above the classic YA innocent romance, yet it didn’t bother me! Are they meant for each other, or not? This is what we will find out in the next book and I will definitely read it.
I loved this fast page turner and the mysterious love of Michael and Elli. I enjoyed the twists and surprising turns in the book and it left me turning the pages faster and faster. The end left me very unsatisfied and I’m looking for more. Classic tale about undying love, angel lore, mysterious creatures and hidden secrets!
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Ooh, I want this book! It sounds right up my street 🙂 Loved reading your thoughts and I need to know more about Ellie and Michael now!
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This book has a lot of negative reviews in goodreads. I've practically never read of a positive review for this one beside your review. I might pick this one up if I read a few more positive reviews. And ooooh, the cover of Eternity is soooo pretty!
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Great review. It's nice to see that you enjoyed it. However, I sadly didn't feel the same. I regrettably gave up almost half way "o the point where they thought they were "vampires". My co-workers and my book club couldn't get around to finishing it either. I ended up returning it for a full refund. And i agree with Chet, there are a lot of negative review on this novel on goodreads.
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Yeah, I'll be honest, the negative reviews turned me off as well. But now I know if I were to run across it used, or on sale I would pick it up and give it a chance. We can't all love the same books and your review proves that!
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I truly hope you like it Sweetie! but I love Angel stories and this one is really unique!!
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*sigh* I know that, I also read some of those negative one. But I can't help it and truly enjoyed it!! Also, Twani at
"The Bookworms" also loved it, here is her review http://thebookworms.org/2010/12/fallen-angel-by-h…
I hope you give it a try anyway:)
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Hm I know that some people truly didn't like it and I'm sad to hear that you also didn't like it! But, it's good we all have a different taste and I agree the part where they thought they were Vampires was a bid odd, but I loved the rest of the story!
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After I finished and liked it so much I read all those negative reviews on goodreads and I got thinking. BUT I truly any honestly liked it so for me the book was absolutely enjoyable. Oh and btw, Twani from also loved it, here is her review http://thebookworms.org/2010/12/fallen-angel-by-h…
So, *giggles* I'm not the only one around.
And you are right we cannot all love the same books and clearly this book needs some love and I'm willing to give it!
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Wow, that sucks about the title. Talk about a "spoiler"! I'm happy to hear you liked Fallen Angel. I haven't read it yet and I've seen the negative reviews, but I'm still curious.
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I absolutely adore the cover of this book. It's almost other-worldly with her porcelain skin and her contrasting dark hair. Also, I've read the negative reviews on the book. As a matter of fact, being the skeptic that I am, when I research a book, I tend to try and find the lowest or worst review first, and read it…but in all fairness, I also read the best review. I try and compare, to see what it is that the two readers liked best or worst. And then…I basically take that knowledge and decide for my own self, because ultimately, you know what you'll like best, you know? And there's nothing wrong wrong with liking something that others may not. As a matter of fact, a friend and I were discussing "The Grapes of Wrath" by John Steinbeck earlier today, and the quality I described as "stark yet haunting", my friend deduced to be "dry and humorless" – was she wrong, or am I? Haha, therein lies the crux of it all…Opinions are not facts, they are neither right nor wrong! 🙂
Thank you, Danny, for this wonderful and insightful review…
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