saluki's review against another edition
5.0
The title says it all. Earth is in the aftermath of destruction and chaos brought about by angels. Penryn is a main character you root for from the get-go as she navigates a world of hunger, homelessness and despair and fights for her family's survival on the streets. The first appearance of Raffie is a shocking one and Penryn's actions even more so in her quest to find her young sister. The angel politics, history and hierarchy are well written, as is the human resistance and resourcefulness during horrific times.
No sentimental fluff here... it's a war. I loved every gory detail.
canadianbookaddict's review against another edition
5.0
I had tried reading this book back in March and I just couldn't get into it but I was stressed out at the time and just couldn't get into much so I decided to put it aside and start it again once I was feeling better.
I started reading a few days ago and I pretty much read it all in one day. I am so glad I decided to pick it up again because I absolutely loved this book and I can't wait to pick up the second book in this series which I will start sometime today.
I admit I don't often read books with angels is it boy OMG this books is fantastic and it got me hooked. It is one I couldn't put down and if it weren't that I was so very tired last night I would have started reading World After right away.
I highly recommend this book.
I started reading a few days ago and I pretty much read it all in one day. I am so glad I decided to pick it up again because I absolutely loved this book and I can't wait to pick up the second book in this series which I will start sometime today.
I admit I don't often read books with angels is it boy OMG this books is fantastic and it got me hooked. It is one I couldn't put down and if it weren't that I was so very tired last night I would have started reading World After right away.
I highly recommend this book.
lindaunconventionalbookworms's review against another edition
5.0
I look at the angel’s blank eyes, his bleeding mouth. His head trembles, tapping against the floor. I slam the blade into his heart. I’ve never killed anyone before. What frightens me isn’t that I’m killing someone. What frightens me is how easy it is.
Even though her love often manifests itself in ways that a mentally healthy person couldn’t understand – might even declare abusive – that doesn’t diminish the fact that she does care.
This whole story was dark and disturbing – but still delicious if that makes any sense at all. Penryn is a very strong young woman; she has had to be for years before the attack. With her mom conversing with demons and her little sister Paige in a wheel chair, Penryn had to be the responsible party of her family after her dad took off.
The angels in this story are so scary and mean it seems like they all hail from hell rather than from heaven – all except Raffe, that is. He and Penryn form an unlikely alliance after his enemies cut off hi swings, and disappear with Paige. Somehow, Penryn is able to grab the cut-offs, his sword, and him, and use Paige’s wheel chair to bring him to safety.
From there, things only get darker, scarier and more dingy. Flesh-eating monsters, resistance, and her crazy mother make up most of it – as do little moments of peace with Raffe. Penryn is just a normal girl who knows her martial art, and she is willing to fight to the death for what she believes in – and it is so easy to believe in her ! She is able to put her doubts into a little box in her mind, then continue to walk forward to save Paige, and maybe even humanity as well.
The whole book is like a mad rollercoaster, you want to get off, but at the same time, it is so exhilarating you can’t help but enjoying it while you scream your head off. It’s fast, with hard twists and turns, and endless falls, and it never stops! Not even in the end… I swear, my heart is still beating its’ way out of my chest, and I wish I already had the 2nd book in this series. I need to know what will happen next!
I never thought about it before, but I’m proud to be human. We’re ever so flawed, we’re frail, confused, violent, and we struggle with so many issues. But all in all, I’m proud to be a Daughter of Man.
Even though her love often manifests itself in ways that a mentally healthy person couldn’t understand – might even declare abusive – that doesn’t diminish the fact that she does care.
This whole story was dark and disturbing – but still delicious if that makes any sense at all. Penryn is a very strong young woman; she has had to be for years before the attack. With her mom conversing with demons and her little sister Paige in a wheel chair, Penryn had to be the responsible party of her family after her dad took off.
The angels in this story are so scary and mean it seems like they all hail from hell rather than from heaven – all except Raffe, that is. He and Penryn form an unlikely alliance after his enemies cut off hi swings, and disappear with Paige. Somehow, Penryn is able to grab the cut-offs, his sword, and him, and use Paige’s wheel chair to bring him to safety.
From there, things only get darker, scarier and more dingy. Flesh-eating monsters, resistance, and her crazy mother make up most of it – as do little moments of peace with Raffe. Penryn is just a normal girl who knows her martial art, and she is willing to fight to the death for what she believes in – and it is so easy to believe in her ! She is able to put her doubts into a little box in her mind, then continue to walk forward to save Paige, and maybe even humanity as well.
The whole book is like a mad rollercoaster, you want to get off, but at the same time, it is so exhilarating you can’t help but enjoying it while you scream your head off. It’s fast, with hard twists and turns, and endless falls, and it never stops! Not even in the end… I swear, my heart is still beating its’ way out of my chest, and I wish I already had the 2nd book in this series. I need to know what will happen next!
I never thought about it before, but I’m proud to be human. We’re ever so flawed, we’re frail, confused, violent, and we struggle with so many issues. But all in all, I’m proud to be a Daughter of Man.
doctabird's review against another edition
4.0
Definitely one of the more disturbing books I've ever read. Despite that, I couldn't put it down. Interested to see what direction the rest of the books in this series take.
marsbooks1992's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
katiersmart's review
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
alexasolis98's review against another edition
5.0
This book way very unique. It was very intense and Penryn was badass. The way angels were written as evil and what they do. God I really want to know more about what is going on with the angels. The creatures at the end were really creepy. And I want more Raffe.