Wednesday 2 November 2011

Book Review: Angel Fire by L.A. Weatherly.



Product details:
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd.
Paperback, 709 pages. 
Release date: October 1st 2011.
Rating: 4½ out of 5.
Ages: 14+
Series: Angel #2
Other book in series: Angel.
Source: Received from publisher for review.

Only Willow has the power to defeat the malevolent Church of Angels, and they will stop at nothing to destroy her. Willow isn’t alone, though. She has Alex by her side – a trained Angel Killer and her one true love. But nothing can change the fact that Willow’s a half-angel, and when Alex joins forces with a group of AKs, she’s treated with mistrust and suspicion. She’s bnever felt more alone…until she meets Seb. He’s been searching for Willow his whole life – because Seb is a half-angel too.

 
A stunning sequel to last years best-selling  Angel, L.A Weatherly’s Angel Fire will mesmerize readers from start to finish with non-stop action, heart-stopping danger, and a steamy romance that practically sizzles on every page. If you loved Angel, you will adore Angel Fire. YA doesn’t get much hotter than this!

The action in Angel Fire takes place in the immediate aftermath of Alex and Willow’s attack on the cult like Church of Angels which revealed shocking secrets and made Willow public enemy number one of the Church and its evil leader Raziel.  Alex and Willow are on the move, and fast running out of places to hide as a Second Wave of Angels arrives making the Church of Angels even more powerful as they strive to infiltrate the minds of people worldwide.  It’s up to Alex and Willow to stop them, and for that they need help in the form of specially trained Angel Killers. Their search takes them to Mexico, a Church of Angels stronghold, where they find what they need, but at a price.  This new band of Angel Killers, with links to Alex’s past resent Willow on sight on account of her half-angel status declaring her to be unnatural and untrustworthy.  No matter how Alex tries to reassure her that things will get better in time, Willow feels alienated from him and from the world around her. Then one day, a boy that she has only ever seen in her dreams finds his way into her life, and Willow feels as though she has known him forever, because Seb is half-angel too and he’s been in love with Willow for as long as he can remember.

One of my favourite aspects of Angel was watching the romance between Angel Killer Alex and half-angel Willow develop as they tried and failed to deny their growing feelings for each other. In Angel their romance was dangerous and forbidden, but now having overcome the numerous obstacles facing them, they are finally happy together (and yes, have lots of hot make-out scenes!). That’s until Seb turns up and makes no secret of the fact that he wants Willow for himself. Despite her relationship with Alex he refers to her as his ‘sweetheart’ from the first day they meet which inevitably stirs feelings of jealousy in Alex and causes a whole lot of problems between him and Willow as she refuses to let go of her new friend who understand her in a way Alex never can. While I’m sure a lot of people will fall for Seb with his good looks and charm, it simply didn’t happen for me. This love triangle did stir up a number of strong emotions in me though – namely anger at some of Willows actions and the mere presences of Seb. What can I say? I was smitten with Alex in Angel, but now it looks like I have a full on major Alex Kylar obsession going on! Poor Seb, he never stood a chance with me, but I know he's got a lot of other fans already, so don't feel too sorry for him!

An intoxicating blend of action and romance, Angel Fire is an impeccably researched and beautifully written book which is an emotional rollercoaster of a ride from start to finish. While Angel Fire is a huge book in YA terms at over 700 pages, L.A. Weatherly’s style is such that the pacing is perfect ensuring that the plot remains intense and exciting throughout. I found the whole story so completely addictive that I read Angel Fire in two sittings, and I can’t wait for more when the Angel Fever, the third and final book in the series releases in 2012. Bring it on!


9 comments :

  1. I must start this series soon. I feel like the last one on the bandwagon.

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  2. I've kind of been avoiding this one because of the love triangle aspect (I like Alex too much!), but after seeing your review, I think I'm going to have to read it soon (though I have a feeling that I'm not going to like Seb very much :P). Great review!

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  3. Uh Oh. I'm not thrilled about this Seb character. I love Alex!!!! I'm sure I'll get all frustrated with the love triangle, but I can't deny that they suck me in every time and get me all involved:) Really looking forward to this one, awesome review Leanna!

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  4. @ Liz & Jenny - I know some people who love Alex, but love Seb too, so I'll be interested to see what you guys think! For me he was all a bit full on too soon for my liking! I wanted him to disappear!

    @Viv - I think you will love these books when you get started. They are so addictive!

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  5. I DNFed the first book, Angel Burn for me, because I just COULD NOT get into it. No matter how hard i tried. After reading this review of book two... now I'm unsure of my decision. Maybe I should go back and give it another shot...?

    - Asher (from Paranormal Indulgence)

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  6. Fantastic review, I really need to read this! I loved the first one. I gotta say, I'm a huge Alex fan too so I think I'll be reacting the same as you when Seb comes into the picture!

    The Cait Files

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  7. I want this book already! Cries, I need it! Loved your review! I can't wait to see what the movie will look like.

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  8. Sensational and intoxicating of man I cannot wait! Loved Angel (thanks to you) and now I must read Angel Fire.

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  9. @Asher - You DNF'd Angel? I loved that book! One of my favourites last year! :)

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