288 p.
Published: 8/28/15
Publisher: Skyscape
Source: NetGalley for review
It's been six weeks since the angels of the apocalypse destroyed the world as we know it. Only pockets of humanity remain.
Savage street gangs rule the day while fear and superstition rule the night.
When angels fly away with a helpless girl, her seventeen-year-old sister Penryn will do anything to get her back...
My thoughts:
I've heard about this one for quite a while. People raved about it and so my curiosity grew. I decided to wait until more of the series came out but I couldn't wait any longer when this one came up on NetGalley. Yea, okay, I want to read this one!
I have to admit that it took me a bit to really get into the story. We are thrown into the dystopian landscape without much fanfare. Questions abound but as you follow Penryn and she finds her mission, it is easy to slip within these pages and find yourself worried about her and even her angel friend... even if we don't know for sure if he is a friend.
While it still felt as if I wanted a bit more explanation of what was going on, a bit more exploration into this world, I was still engaged and had trouble putting the book down. It's only more than a couple of hundred pages and those pages go fast. I would have loved a much longer book by the end of this one. While it wasn't exactly a cliffie, it left much uncertainty for the next book. 600 pg book (or more)? Please... if it is good, no problems here! :D Most of you reading this would feel the same way. Oh well, I guess I have to locate the next book.
I give this book 4 stars. It was engaging and just enough possible romance to satisfy those that crave it. It didn't concentrate on it because there was so much action, so I would consider this one more YA UF than PNR. I also recommend it to those that enjoy dystopian books.
I think you're going to like the second book even more. I was a bit conflicted about this one, but World After was just great. If you can, I'd highly recommend the audio. It really worked for me.
ReplyDeleteOh sounds good. Unfortunately my library only has the print version. I was surprised that there was no ebook of this one. LOL
DeleteEven if it took you a while to get into the story it sounds like a nice one. I heard great things about the series but I haven't tried any yet.
ReplyDeleteI'm curious and will probably read the next one as well.
DeleteGood to hear it was engaging but sorry to hear that it took a bit to get into it
ReplyDeleteNot too bad however.
DeleteI just could not with this one
ReplyDeleteToo YA?
DeleteI'm really glad you enjoyed this one, Melissa! I wasn't a big fan of the sequels but this one was the best, by far. Can't wait to see what you think of the next two books. Great review! :)
ReplyDeleteLoving the thought of savage street gangs ruling the day while fear and superstition rule the night. Despite your good review I'm still not sure this is one for me but would probably pick it up if I were to see it in the library/charity shop.
ReplyDeleteI remember sharing the lack of world-building in my own personal review, I was desperate to know how the angelic apocalypse affected not just Northern California, but the rest of the world! I struggled to get through book two, a lot of staging takes place for sure. I just recently finished book three and gosh, let's just say I am not fully satisfied to say the least. Granted, I still enjoyed the series! :)
ReplyDeleteClaudia @ My Soul Called Life
I have also heard a lot of great things about this book but never had a super strong urge to try it. I might try it on audio though.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I've seen this one yet. That's awesome it hooked you once things got going :D Love when that happens.
ReplyDeleteOh goodie, I'm glad you liked this. I've had this book for quite awhile but haven't read it yet. I even bought the 2nd book when it was a daily deal. So I seriously need to read these now since the last book is out.
ReplyDeleteI think I picked this one up for free, I can't remember now. But yes I remember lots of people loving it. Thanks for sharing. :)
ReplyDelete