Also, there was this once where the book came remotely close to being interesting, Patterson just changed scene abruptly and yeah.
I mean, why keep the shit dangling right? Ok im getting vulgar and this is a sign to stop writing. Actually even tho i've rated it a tragic one, you guys can still read it.
I think it's mainly because of my foul exam mood that made me a little more impatient and grumpy. Or maybe not. Who knows? Anyway, bottomline: Bad book. For me. I still feel so sad for my lost time. TT I took so long to read this because of how slow and draggy it was. Haha, sorry this review seemed more like a bitching session, but it's an honest one, that i can assure you. This book is first and foremost about Airel, your typical teenage girl. She has a pretty good life, a good family, friends, and is a little shy.
Overall, her life is pretty good. In walks the cliche: Michael. New boy in school, dreamy, and you cannot deny the attraction felt between the him and Airel. Even though I've seen this played out time and time again, the author keeps enough mystery surrounding Michael that we are not quite sure where he stands or what is coming.
With their first meeting This book is first and foremost about Airel, your typical teenage girl. With their first meeting, Airel's life begins to change. Airel is forced to come to terms with these changes and admit that things exist in this world that she had never thought possible and also to discover a past that she didn't know existed.
I normally like having different point of views in a story, but in this case I really liked being in Airel's head. We get the story from the Airel's viewpoint, and she was quite funny and witty. I'm impressed that this book was written by a couple of guys, as they did an excellent job of portraying this teenage girl.
I'm sure that was not easy to pull off, but somehow they did it! There is also a second story line to this book, which takes place in B. When we first are introduced to Kreios, his wife had just given birth and then shortly after died, and we follow him as he struggles to keep his daughter safe from those who are after them.
I think the authors did a great job of integrating both plots. The transitions between the two stories were smooth, making it easy to follow each without getting lost or confused, again not an easy thing to do.
At first I could not connect the two stories, each one seeming to be separate from the other, but in the end they are beautifully woven together.
I really enjoyed the descriptiveness of this book. The scenery, people, and emotions were described with such great detail, it was easy to visualize the settings and become absorbed in the characters. I cannot wait for the next book in the series!
I know it's been mentioned, but the cover is absolutely beautiful! Jul 01, Lisa Bookworm Lisa rated it really liked it Shelves: , young-adult. Airel would technically be classified as a YA book because one of the main characters is seventeen years old. But, there is another story going on unfolding in the pages of this book about Kreios.
This is more of an adult story. I would say that this is a book that can be enjoyed by all ages. Airel is a young woman who's life begins to change when a really cute boy moves into the school and her body begins to undergo changes that are abnormal.
Then to top off everything she witnesses a murder and Airel would technically be classified as a YA book because one of the main characters is seventeen years old. Then to top off everything she witnesses a murder and then she is stalked by the killer.
She begins to fall into the obsessive love pattern that we see in so many YA novels and learn about who she is and her role in the universe at the same time. Kreios is a fallen angel. His story is told about his fall and the woman he loved. The child that they had and then the war to stop the evil from spreading and killing the rest of the fallen angels and his daughter. Somewhere in the middle the two stories merge and the destinies of Kreios and Airel collide and become one.
Airel learns what the true meaning of love is, and to be able to truly love she must be whole and healthy emotionally. I found the beginning of Airel's story to trite and predictable. I was pleased that the author's turned the story around. Definitely worth taking the time to read this story. I plan on reading the second, "Michael", and any that may come after.
This book was very hard for me to review. I found the Arabia sections to be very boring and not necessary. I read about the first three sections and then proceeded to skip them all together there after. It was back story that I didn't think we really needed. The characters I felt stood well on their own and didn't really need all this extra story added.
Personally I would of cut out all of that and worked on building Airel and Micheal's relationship. And then I would of taken and made the Arabia This book was very hard for me to review. And then I would of taken and made the Arabia stuff into a prequel.
I did like the ending their was a little bit of a twist to it which I liked. Nov 09, Anna Enchanted by YA marked it as did-not-finish Shelves: insta-love-alert , cardboard-characters.
Jun 20, Giovanni Gelati rated it it was amazing. I have had the chance to interview C. White before and was looking forward to interviewing him today. He did not disappoint; the interview was fresh, fun and a blast as I had hoped. But bloodlines can produce surprises, like sudden mysterious illness. Somewhere in the back of her mind she can hear the sound of pages turning, and another, older story being written. It is the story of an ancient family, of great warriors, of the Sword of Light, and the struggle against an evil so terrible, so far-reaching, that it threatens everything she hopes for even now.
Airel knew change would be inevitable as life went on. Yes, me the guy that likes the car explosions and murder mysteries can and does groove on YA material. But the thing of it is not only does this dynamic duo climb into the pure essence of a young woman and does it in spades, but they craft a novel that is challenging, engaging and heartfelt. Tough to do but they made it look and feel easy and organic. The read is quick and moving in many ways.
I am a bit surprised by the number of emotionally moving reads I have had lately. Great stuff, check this novel out, it is worth the investment in time and self. Things have changed around here. Thanks for stopping by today; We will see you tomorrow. Have a great day. Apr 18, Darkfallen rated it really liked it Shelves: arc , read-n-reviewed. Ok I have read a lot of fallen angel stories, but So where to start? Well first I just have to say the cover is breathtaking, absolutely amazing!
I know that you shouldn't judge a book by it's cover, and all that blah blah blah You have to admit it calls to you. Well lets continue on shall we? Airel is just an average highschool girl. Living an average life. Trying to stay out of the limelight of popularity at scho Ok I have read a lot of fallen angel stories, but Trying to stay out of the limelight of popularity at school. At times feeling ackward, and confused as most teenage girls do. Although I do have to say she is less niave than most girls her age.
She knows that falling for a boy, and becoming hopelessly in love will only hurt her in the end. She's smart in that way, and I heart her for it. In the end though, no matter how hard you try, no matter how old you are, love knows no boundaries. Love conqures all. It makes you fall first, and ask questions later.
She was supposed to just be a job for Micheal When the battle wages, and loves sinks it's teeth into you, the question is are you willing to die for it? We must all die, before we can live This book takes you through a journey.
I love how you not only get the present day story of Airel, but you also get the story behind the story. The flashbacks, and different points of view make this all the more interesting. At first everything seems kinda detached. Like story A, doesn't quite line up with story B, but them BAM all the pieces fall into place, your heart starts to pull from your chest, and the ending OMG the ending.
There is the YA stories of young love, we've all read them. We've all even fallin for them. We've sat on the edge of of seat, white knuckle gripping the book, while the lovers fight side by side.
We have cried for them. This book left me to stunned to cry. It went beyond that. What if I told you not only does love have no boundaries, but it was so strong it could cross the enemy line of a war that as been raging since the great fall?
Can a love really be the tie that binds the side of GOD with the side of Evil? Or will mortal enemies remain mortally damaged Nope, nope I've already said to much. Now go run along a grab yourself a copy! View 2 comments.
Aug 23, Gina - Behind the Pages rated it really liked it Shelves: 4-star. This book was a bit slow to start off with but then it did gradually pick up pace. It was a good book but some of the time I got a bit sidetracked because some parts didn't fully have my attention. Because of this I was not as shocked about everything as I should have been and the only thing that happened was that my eyes went wide and I continued reading but from saying that there was no real shock for me.
Yes it was a good book overall but it did at times drag on a bit. I do still want to read This book was a bit slow to start off with but then it did gradually pick up pace. I do still want to read the second book because I want to know what happens to everyone and what she ends up doing. I wonder now if the second book will be in Michael's point of view because it's his title. It would be quute refreshing as well to get more from his point of view. Also I couldn't believe how quickly time passed in this book.
And the constant change in time and characters made me want to continue reading but then sometimes it went on too long and the constant change made me have to think about what happened before because of the previous time that we were in and getting aborbed into that time and not thinking back of the previous time and events that took place after the chapter finished and moves on. Sometimes the chapters in one time did carry on a bit too much but because of this it also adds to the way that we forget what happens previously before we are transported into a new time and a new persona.
This book felt like it was two different stories within one book. I kept hoping we would find out how they connect but we never do. Personally I didn't feel anything for the characters so I will not waste my time continuing this series. Jun 03, April rated it it was amazing. An amazing story that will captivate audiences ranging from young adult to the young at heart! Airel crosses boundaries in a fascinating and unforgettable way to engage readers within a story that will not soon be forgotten!
Is it not gorgeous?! Remarkably, this simple, yet complex, portrait does an amazing job encapsulating the story held within. The a An amazing story that will captivate audiences ranging from young adult to the young at heart! The ability to tell an amazing and vivid story from the point of view of a young female teenager, while being male, is absolutely incredible.
They are able to truly capture the essence of teenagers, their thoughts, attitude and use of slang. Now, to the story Airel actually tells two stories, interwoven into one. The main story focuses on Airel, a young teenage girl, who has lead quite a normal life until one day she meets a gorgeous stranger and new guy at school, Michael.
He is everything she had ever dreamed of and most incredibly, he is into her in a big way. However, that isn't the strange thing. The crazy thing is that all of a sudden Airel becomes more and more beautiful - not a flaw in sight, upon her skin or hair, wounds suddenly heal within seconds and worst of all - a killer is on the loose, claiming to know "what" Airel is.
The second story, which takes place throughout Airel, is about Kreios and an ancient family of fallen angels, during the time period of BC. Kreios has lost his beloved wife and will do anything to protect his young infant daughter from the Seer and their enemies. But will he be able to keep her safe forever and before it is too late? Though there are two different stories, the transitions are excellent and done in such a way that the reader will never feel lost. On the contrary, before each time period transition, the authors have a knack for leaving the reader hanging, dying to find out what is going to happen next.
Very clever on the part of the author. This also makes racing through the book a must. Can you say "Hard to put down?! The flow of the story is smooth and tight and leaves the reader yearning to discover what is going to happen. One of my favorite lines among many within Airel, is one that will tug at the hearts of many readers, and for which many readers will easily be able to relate to: 'I always had to buy a book, even if I wasn't done with the one I was currently reading.
I loved to read. I felt like the turn of each page echoed inside the world between the covers - and each book had its own rules.
There, within the mystique of that connection, was something special, and it was addictive. Entertaining, provocative and mesmerizing. Airel is an amazing story that I highly recommend to everyone - male, female, young or not so young.
May 24, Courtney rated it really liked it. I have had this fascination with fallen angel stories lately and I just love them. I expected Airel to be similar to most of the fallen angel stories I've read but it is nothing like those except that it is about a fallen angel. This was such a unique twist to the common way angels are portrayed. There are two stories going on through most of the book that are woven together at the end.
First you have the story set in present day Boise, ID where an average high school girl Airel is just living h I have had this fascination with fallen angel stories lately and I just love them. First you have the story set in present day Boise, ID where an average high school girl Airel is just living her normal life when suddenly hot new boy enters and she catches the love bug!
The second story is about the fallen angel Kreios dated back in BC and his struggles with losing his wife and then the battles of the Brotherhood. In Part 1 of this book having the 2 separate stories going on was a bit hard to follow but you instantly were connected to the lives of Kreios and Airel. One of the things I liked most about this story is the main character Airel. The authors nailed a typical teenage girl with the glimpses they give us of being inside her head.
I love how we see in to her mind, because it is pretty hilarious in there. There were so many quotes I loved, here is a favorite: "Sometimes I watched all the popular girls, wondering if they actually had brains or if they just ran on batteries, plugging in at night to charge their ever-so-perfect personalities. No bitterness here! This was a new way to read a story, I did enjoy it, although at times I wished there was more conversations going on.
You get to see in the minds of Airel, of Kreios, and of a killer. The struggle between good and evil is the forefront of this great story! The ending was the best!
I was a bit frustrated at how things were going and wasn't sure I'd like the way it ended but the authors sure pulled out the big stuff for an ending that leaves you begging for the next book! I loved the message that is being taught; "you don't need a man to love you and make you special, you are special because you are you I received this book free from PUYB for my honest opinion and review.
I would not recommend this book if I didn't enjoy it! First off, I want to thank Aaron Patterson for allowing R2R the opportunity to read and review his book. Secondly, I want to apologize for how long it took me to finish the book- had a rough month- cars becoming FUBAR, getting sick Airel by Aaron Patterson, , available at Book Depository with free delivery worldwide.
Please review your cart. AIREL is a young adult paranormal romance about the angel Kreios who falls so deeply in love with a woman that he chooses to fall from heaven to be with her. And if so, will her love survive? This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. Will she have what it takes when the truth is finally revealed? Life and Death Twilight Sagabook 1. On the contrary, before each time period transition, the authors have a knack for leaving the reader hanging, dying to find out what is going to happen next.
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Overall it was a good book, one that I would recommend. He ruined it for me, I felt no sympathy for him whatsoever. Airel knew change would be an inevitable part of life. I felt like the trun of each page echoed between the covers of the world inside them-and each book had its own rules.
Lots of potential and awesome book cover. Yes No Thanks for your feedback! The Toil and Trouble Series. Jul 24, Evie rated it liked aierl Shelves: Just enough to keep things rolling and not too much that iarel got frustrated and wanted to get back to the main character. My main problem, and what made this fall flat for me, were the characters. It is one that has left me breathlessly waiting for the next one in the series. Rss Twitter Facebook Pinterest. It does take you between 3 point of views which at first can be distracting but it blends very well once you get use to it.
It would be quute refreshing as well to get more from his point of view. Will pattrrson have what it takes when the truth is finally revealed? I mean, why keep the shit dangling right? I really enjoyed this book. When we first are introduced to Kreios, his wife had just given birth and then shortly after died, and we follow him as he struggles patterdon keep his wirel safe from those who are after them.
And the constant ajrel in time and characters made me want to continue reading but then sometimes it went on too long and the constant change made me have to think about what happened before because of the previous time that we were in and getting aborbed into that time and not thinking back of the previous time and events that took place after the chapter finished and moves on.
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