Review: Fallen Angel

Review: Fallen Angel

Author: Heather Terrell

Publisher: HarperTeen

Source: Friend

Pages: 310

Rating: 4/5

(Goodreads) Summary:

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.

My Thoughts:

I hadn't heard of this book or author until my friend let me borrow it. Therefore, I had absolutely no idea what to expect from this book but I'm glad to say that I enjoyed it a lot.

Yes this is another angel book, but Heather managed to twist the story and make Fallen Angel slightly different from the "usual" angel plot. For example, rather than a normal girl falling in love with a mysterious boy, Ellie and Michael both had powers and they both didn't know what to do with them. The change was nice and refreshing.

Unfortunately, the beginning of this book was very slow and Ellie and Michael's connection was very rushed. Withing the first hundred pages, they were already sharing each others blood and thinking they were vampires! I wish the author spent a little more time on Ellie and Michael rather than the drama of high school.

The ending of Fallen Angel was action packed and left me dying for the next book Eternity. I'm excited to see what happens with Michael and Ellie and I hope there will be more about their angelic powers.

Clockwork Prince

This morning at 9am, the cover for Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare was released at BEA. I adore all of Cassandra's covers but I have to say, this is one of my favorites. To read more about the cover release, visit Mundie Moms.

What do you guys think? Leave a comment :)

Waiting on Wednesday (16)

Waiting on Wednesday is a fun way to let bloggers spotlight upcoming books. This awesome meme is hosted by Jill over at Breaking the Spine. This week I am waiting on Hourglass by Myra McEntire. The summary is really interesting and thankfully it comes out in just under 3 weeks!

Goodreads Summary:

For seventeen-year-old Emerson Cole, life is about seeing what isn’t there: swooning Southern Belles; soldiers long forgotten; a haunting jazz trio that vanishes in an instant. Plagued by phantoms since her parents’ death, she just wants the apparitions to stop so she can be normal. She’s tried everything, but the visions keep coming back.
So when her well-meaning brother brings in a consultant from a secretive organization called the Hourglass, Emerson’s willing to try one last cure. But meeting Michael Weaver may not only change her future, it may change her past.
Who is this dark, mysterious, sympathetic guy, barely older than Emerson herself, who seems to believe every crazy word she says? Why does an electric charge seem to run through the room whenever he’s around? And why is he so insistent that he needs her help to prevent a death that never should have happened?

Full of atmosphere, mystery, and romance, Hourglass merges the very best of the paranormal and science-fiction genres in a seductive, remarkable young adult debut.

What are you waiting on?

Giveaway!

So I think its about time I have my very first giveaway, don''t you?

To celebrate some awesome 2011 releases, I will be giving away ONE copy of any ONE book listed below. This contest is open internationally!

To enter fill out the FORM below (One entry per person). Being a blog follower is not required but is greatly appreciated! The winner will be chosen by Random.org and announced on June 5th. Good luck!

*THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED*

Review: The Near Witch

Title: The Near Witch

Author: Victoria Schwab

Publisher: Hyperion Books

Source: Friend

Pages: 288 (Hardcover)

Rating: 4/5

(Goodreads) Summary:

The Near Witch is only an old story told to frighten children.

If the wind calls at night, you must not listen. The wind is lonely, and always looking for company.

And there are no strangers in the town of Near.

These are the truths that Lexi has heard all her life.

But when an actual stranger—a boy who seems to fade like smoke—appears outside her home on the moor at night, she knows that at least one of these sayings is no longer true.


The next night, the children of Near start disappearing from their beds, and the mysterious boy falls under suspicion. Still, he insists on helping Lexi search for them. Something tells her she can trust him.

As the hunt for the children intensifies, so does Lexi’s need to know—about the witch that just might be more than a bedtime story, about the wind that seems to speak through the walls at night, and about the history of this nameless boy.

Part fairy tale, part love story, Victoria Schwab’s debut novel is entirely original yet achingly familiar: a song you heard long ago, a whisper carried by the wind, and a dream you won’t soon forget.


My Thoughts:

I have been wanting to read this book ever since I first heard about it! I love witches so this book sounded like a perfect read. Although it wasn't what I expected, I still enjoyed this book.

The plot of this book was very original. The Near Witch was a fairytale in the town of Near until one day it came true. Did she attack people? Did she destroy things? No. She took children from their beds! Because this is so odd, I had to keep reading to find out why.

Lexi was a great main character. Instead of getting in the way or being whiny, Lexi was a strong and brave girl. My other two favorite characters were Magda and Dreska, the two ancient witches. Victoria did a fantastic job at making me dislike who I was supposed to dislike and love who I was supposed to love.

While I loved the plot, the book tended to be slow at times. Not a whole lot actually happened until the end and there wasn't enough about witches as I would have liked.

Overall, The Near Witch wasn't what I thought it was going to be but I still enjoyed it. I adored the writing style and originality and I'll be reading anything else that Victoria writes.