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vinoverse's review
3.0
This book was different than any other book I've read recently. I liked the switch on the typical angel/human love story that I have read in a lot of YA books lately. I enjoyed the unexpected twists and turns in the novel and especially enjoyed reading how Lucynda slowly discovered her feelings when become human. My only critique is that I wish the story was more drawn out. A lot happens along the way, and the emotions evoked in the reader could have been even stronger if the book had gone more into detail about Luce and James story along the way. Would definitely recommend to a friend.
saraej2001's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
jeanz's review
4.0
Love is agony and Death is sad.
Max was her next job. She got his name just before he died, it was her job to bring his soul to heaven. Then Max began his pleading (as they often do) but Max was pleading for his son James not himself as was usually the case.
Max pleaded. Would she look after James? Would she be there to comfort him as he grieved for the loss of his father? James was a sensitive young man, and would take his father's death very hard.
Bringers don't actually do that sort of thing,they are not allowed to be involved in earthly matters.
When the Bringer saw James she felt something she had never felt before, an emotion. Bringers don't have emotions, yet she really couldn't help herself. She was drawn to James against every instinct she had ever had, and against every law of the universe. She fell in love, a very large fall for a Bringer to take.
Well I really enjoyed the new concept of the Bringer taking you to heaven not an angel. I also thought the eternal love of the Bringer Lucyna and Arran/James was really well done , not too slushy! I read a little snippet on my kindle one night then the second night I sat and read the rest as I wanted to know what was going to happen. There are angels in this story both good and bad, as well as characters who are not who they at first seem to be, it all adds to the mystery of what will happen. As you will know by now I don't include spoilers in my reviews as I wish others to read and enjoy the book as I have, but I will say I love a happy ending! So buy, buy.buy the book!
Max was her next job. She got his name just before he died, it was her job to bring his soul to heaven. Then Max began his pleading (as they often do) but Max was pleading for his son James not himself as was usually the case.
Max pleaded. Would she look after James? Would she be there to comfort him as he grieved for the loss of his father? James was a sensitive young man, and would take his father's death very hard.
Bringers don't actually do that sort of thing,they are not allowed to be involved in earthly matters.
When the Bringer saw James she felt something she had never felt before, an emotion. Bringers don't have emotions, yet she really couldn't help herself. She was drawn to James against every instinct she had ever had, and against every law of the universe. She fell in love, a very large fall for a Bringer to take.
Well I really enjoyed the new concept of the Bringer taking you to heaven not an angel. I also thought the eternal love of the Bringer Lucyna and Arran/James was really well done , not too slushy! I read a little snippet on my kindle one night then the second night I sat and read the rest as I wanted to know what was going to happen. There are angels in this story both good and bad, as well as characters who are not who they at first seem to be, it all adds to the mystery of what will happen. As you will know by now I don't include spoilers in my reviews as I wish others to read and enjoy the book as I have, but I will say I love a happy ending! So buy, buy.buy the book!
fearlesslynat's review
5.0
Books about angels and heavenly stuff? I love them since I read Hush Hush. The Bringer is even better. I know, I know, don"t throw me off a cliff or anything!
Okay, it's about Lucyna, a Bringer. What's that? Well, she's one of the people that bring dead people to Heaven. She, for instance can't go there because she isn't an angel. So, Lucyna is called to bring Max, a really cool guy who makes her make a promise: She'll take care of James, his son, for her surely can't take care of himself and cope just yet. When she meets James, she notices a really strange glow about him. A LITERAL glow. She doesn't know what it is because Bringers aren't supposed to feel.
That's what this amazing book is about. Lucyna's story is really beautiful and (like most books) I couldn't keep myself out of it for too long. Feelings, new experiences, new everything. We see everything through Lucyna's eyes. I absolutely loved it.
Okay, it's about Lucyna, a Bringer. What's that? Well, she's one of the people that bring dead people to Heaven. She, for instance can't go there because she isn't an angel. So, Lucyna is called to bring Max, a really cool guy who makes her make a promise: She'll take care of James, his son, for her surely can't take care of himself and cope just yet. When she meets James, she notices a really strange glow about him. A LITERAL glow. She doesn't know what it is because Bringers aren't supposed to feel.
That's what this amazing book is about. Lucyna's story is really beautiful and (like most books) I couldn't keep myself out of it for too long. Feelings, new experiences, new everything. We see everything through Lucyna's eyes. I absolutely loved it.
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