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anushka_benari's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
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
jmm61116's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
kaygo2490's review against another edition
5.0
4.5
I stayed up all night reading this. It was amazing! Got to give a review later when my brain work again.
I stayed up all night reading this. It was amazing! Got to give a review later when my brain work again.
hobbit826's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
shubba_the_emo_reader's review against another edition
5.0
Original Post: http://weeshubbasworld.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/book-review-angel-original-sinners-2-by.html
Contain Spoilers from Previous Book, so if you haven't read The Siren just know that this book was pretty damn good and sexy and not to be missed.
Review: I enjoyed The Siren (book 1) but I didn't love it. The Characters annoyed the hell out me but the plot and the darkness was intriguing. So I was pleasantly surprise that I actually almost loved The Angel. It is even darker, even sexier and I actually liked the characters in this one.
The Siren was all about Nora and her story. The Angel was Soren and MIchael's stories. Soren is such an interesting and quite scary character. He isn't in book 1 much so we don't really get to know him to like him. But in The Angel we learn about him and his past and I think I may have feel in love with him just a little bit! I couldn't help it. He is all about being in control and having power but I liked it ;) Everyone seems to be drawn to him whether they liked him or not. And here comes the spoiler from the previous book. In book 1 we find out Soren is a Catholic Priest! I personally didn't find that shocking but I know people will. And when we learn about his past he is perfect at being a priest. He is devoted to God, he wants to help people so who cares that he has a kinky sex life with Nora? He loves her, he loves God. He isn't hurting anyone who doesn't want to be hurt. I have always said priests should be able to have relationships, just like reverend and vickers. That is just my personal opinion though!! Don't shoot me!!
Now, Michael, aw sweet Michael, he is introduced briefly in book 1. Soren saved Michael, after Michael tries to kill himself because he has submissive urges. So Nora takes him under her wing and trains him as a Sub. Michael really grows within the story. He finds out who he is and begins to love himself for it. And learns that just because he is doesn't want a "vanilla" sex life, it doesn't make him abnormal, that he is perfectly normal to have a kinky and safe sex life. And that people will love him for who he is.
The Angel is told from different POVs, Nora, Michael and Suzanne. Nora I did begin to like her. She is in the book a lot but there isn't as much told from her POV. But I felt for her during this one. She is missing Wesley and I believe even though she is loves Soren, that she is madly in love with Wesley aswell. Suzanne is a reporter who received a tip and starts to invesigate Soren/Father Stearns. And this is how we learn all about Soren and his life before being a Priest. At first I was wonderng what is the point of Suzanne. Couldn't we learn about Soren a different way but as the story develops we understand why Suzanne is introduced.
The Siren had an interesting plot line but The Angel, well that wins hand down. It was fast paced, exciting and so freaking sexy it hurts. However, it is a lot darker and I wished someone has warned me that Blood Play was involved. It turned my stomach. Each to their own. If that how people get their kicks than that is awesome. I'm pretty damn open minded. I just don't like blood so it put me off it a little.
Tiffany Reisz has created a fantastic sequel and an enticing, dark and dangerous world that will capture you and leave you begging and pleading for more. She is an amazing writer. Her words jump off the pages and you feel like you are watching a movie. I am so glad I have the next book, The Prince because The Angel ends of an amazing cliffhanger. Tiffany really knows how to tease her readers!!
If you have read The Siren, then get reading this one. And if you haven't read the series yet go now! They are not to be missed. But be warned! These are NOT romance novels ;)
Contain Spoilers from Previous Book, so if you haven't read The Siren just know that this book was pretty damn good and sexy and not to be missed.
Review: I enjoyed The Siren (book 1) but I didn't love it. The Characters annoyed the hell out me but the plot and the darkness was intriguing. So I was pleasantly surprise that I actually almost loved The Angel. It is even darker, even sexier and I actually liked the characters in this one.
The Siren was all about Nora and her story. The Angel was Soren and MIchael's stories. Soren is such an interesting and quite scary character. He isn't in book 1 much so we don't really get to know him to like him. But in The Angel we learn about him and his past and I think I may have feel in love with him just a little bit! I couldn't help it. He is all about being in control and having power but I liked it ;) Everyone seems to be drawn to him whether they liked him or not. And here comes the spoiler from the previous book. In book 1 we find out Soren is a Catholic Priest! I personally didn't find that shocking but I know people will. And when we learn about his past he is perfect at being a priest. He is devoted to God, he wants to help people so who cares that he has a kinky sex life with Nora? He loves her, he loves God. He isn't hurting anyone who doesn't want to be hurt. I have always said priests should be able to have relationships, just like reverend and vickers. That is just my personal opinion though!! Don't shoot me!!
Now, Michael, aw sweet Michael, he is introduced briefly in book 1. Soren saved Michael, after Michael tries to kill himself because he has submissive urges. So Nora takes him under her wing and trains him as a Sub. Michael really grows within the story. He finds out who he is and begins to love himself for it. And learns that just because he is doesn't want a "vanilla" sex life, it doesn't make him abnormal, that he is perfectly normal to have a kinky and safe sex life. And that people will love him for who he is.
The Angel is told from different POVs, Nora, Michael and Suzanne. Nora I did begin to like her. She is in the book a lot but there isn't as much told from her POV. But I felt for her during this one. She is missing Wesley and I believe even though she is loves Soren, that she is madly in love with Wesley aswell. Suzanne is a reporter who received a tip and starts to invesigate Soren/Father Stearns. And this is how we learn all about Soren and his life before being a Priest. At first I was wonderng what is the point of Suzanne. Couldn't we learn about Soren a different way but as the story develops we understand why Suzanne is introduced.
The Siren had an interesting plot line but The Angel, well that wins hand down. It was fast paced, exciting and so freaking sexy it hurts. However, it is a lot darker and I wished someone has warned me that Blood Play was involved. It turned my stomach. Each to their own. If that how people get their kicks than that is awesome. I'm pretty damn open minded. I just don't like blood so it put me off it a little.
Tiffany Reisz has created a fantastic sequel and an enticing, dark and dangerous world that will capture you and leave you begging and pleading for more. She is an amazing writer. Her words jump off the pages and you feel like you are watching a movie. I am so glad I have the next book, The Prince because The Angel ends of an amazing cliffhanger. Tiffany really knows how to tease her readers!!
If you have read The Siren, then get reading this one. And if you haven't read the series yet go now! They are not to be missed. But be warned! These are NOT romance novels ;)
rachelreadsdaily's review against another edition
5.0
The Angel was a beautiful story of self-discovery and love and I really enjoyed it. I liked this one better than The Siren and I loved the extra glimpses this story gives into Nora's life, Soren, and all of the other characters. Truly a beautiful story and the BDSM elements were so well described that it may be some of the most beautiful descriptions I've read.
cavityfila's review against another edition
4.0
Another great book in this series. I am loving this world Reisz has created. The drama, the passion, the suspense, the steam!! This book has it all. I was very pleasantly surprised that this book's main thread was m/m. I absolutely loved the Michael/griffin storyline and it totally stole the show for me. Yes, she's with Soren and still pining for Wesley ( who I'm still rooting for) but all the angst and emotion for me centered around Michael and griffin.
As always a very well written book that gives you more background on all these amazing characters, especially the mysterious all powerful Soren. Great ending too. I can't wait to see what happens in the next one. And luckily I don't have to since I'm reading them back to back.
As always a very well written book that gives you more background on all these amazing characters, especially the mysterious all powerful Soren. Great ending too. I can't wait to see what happens in the next one. And luckily I don't have to since I'm reading them back to back.
plurabelle's review against another edition
5.0
This book was not supposed to make me cry. But...that damn ending...
I loved [b:The Siren|10970532|The Siren (The Original Sinners, #1)|Tiffany Reisz|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1335832751s/10970532.jpg|15888570], but this book blew that puppy out of the water. I LOVED that much of the focus was on Soren. Talk about having a complete change of heart about a character...in The Siren I didn't really like The Priest. Found him to be a bit of a bully, and didn't understand why Nora would think twice about staying with sweet, lovable Wesley in favor of returning to the man who 'owned' her for 10 years. How silly I was. How foolish...because once i started to get a glimpse into Soren's head...into who he really is...i get it. I get why Nora can't stay away. I wouldn't want to either.
Which brings me back to the ending of this book...
I was smiling like a fool one minute...and then...and then I was on the verge of throwing my Kindle across the room. Damn you, Tiffany Reisz...damn you for confusing my emotions like this.
Anyhow...this was the first book I have read in months that truly captured my attention from start to finish. That completely kicked my butt in many good, fun ways (kind of like how I wish Soren would....never mind..). Can't wait to continue on with this incredibly addicting series.
P.S.
TEAM SOREN FTW!!
I loved [b:The Siren|10970532|The Siren (The Original Sinners, #1)|Tiffany Reisz|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1335832751s/10970532.jpg|15888570], but this book blew that puppy out of the water. I LOVED that much of the focus was on Soren. Talk about having a complete change of heart about a character...in The Siren I didn't really like The Priest. Found him to be a bit of a bully, and didn't understand why Nora would think twice about staying with sweet, lovable Wesley in favor of returning to the man who 'owned' her for 10 years. How silly I was. How foolish...because once i started to get a glimpse into Soren's head...into who he really is...i get it. I get why Nora can't stay away. I wouldn't want to either.
Which brings me back to the ending of this book...
I was smiling like a fool one minute...and then...and then I was on the verge of throwing my Kindle across the room.
Spoiler
Okay...i get it. Nora needs to explore her feelings for Wesley. And hey...i like Wes...I really do. But....but....he's most definitely NOT Soren, and Soren is...well, Soren is the ultimate Dominating, ridiculously sexy assholery priest, and who wants to leave all THAT behind? Not me...hell no. I would be allllllll over that 6 ft 4 inches of yumminess like white on rice. But, I digress....Soren just...let her go. He took her collar off, and told her to go to Wesley, and it about broke my little heart. Smutty books aren't supposed to make me cry, damn it! I actually had a somewhat similar reaction to the ending of the first book. I was upset that Nora sent Wes away to run back to Soren. And here I am...pissed off that she did the opposite this time around. LOLAnyhow...this was the first book I have read in months that truly captured my attention from start to finish. That completely kicked my butt in many good, fun ways (kind of like how I wish Soren would....never mind..). Can't wait to continue on with this incredibly addicting series.
P.S.
TEAM SOREN FTW!!
meagan27's review against another edition
3.0
Um I had issues with this book, not only did it take me months to pick back up after I left off at 20% but Michael rubbed me the wrong way. He is a BABY for goodness sake! And Griffin hot tempting man-whore Grif all of a sudden has a change of heart? Also I'm am still undecided about Soren... Am I team Soren or team Wesley? I supposed I could (and would) have them both in my life but that is neither here nor there. I really am anxious for the next book, do I trudged through this book with a new sense of urgency after reading a few reviews eek
topdragon's review against another edition
5.0
I'll assume anybody reading this review will want primarily to know if this second book of the series (not counting short prequels) lives up to the incredible vitality of the first (The Siren). Is it still fresh and new and intriguing or is it more or less a repeat of the first? Well, the answer is obvious if you look at the extremely high average star rating of all Amazon reviewers.
The answer is a resounding Yes! Not only does it live up to the first book's appeal it takes off from there. To be honest the first book left me with a little bit of distaste at the very end as it seemed our heroine, Nora, was not destined for a happy ending but rather a retreat into her past life. But with this one we get to see so much more about that life, especially about Soren who, as we get to finally know him and his history, becomes a real character and a sympathetic one at that. Along the way we have an excellent plot that builds tons of depth into some merely peripheral characters from the first novel. Put all together, these two books complement each other nicely and pull the reader along to the next in the series.
And, of course, the erotic scenes here are very well done; sensual, sexual, and passionate and never just thrown in but always serving the larger plot. I very much look forward to book number 3!
The answer is a resounding Yes! Not only does it live up to the first book's appeal it takes off from there. To be honest the first book left me with a little bit of distaste at the very end as it seemed our heroine, Nora, was not destined for a happy ending but rather a retreat into her past life. But with this one we get to see so much more about that life, especially about Soren who, as we get to finally know him and his history, becomes a real character and a sympathetic one at that. Along the way we have an excellent plot that builds tons of depth into some merely peripheral characters from the first novel. Put all together, these two books complement each other nicely and pull the reader along to the next in the series.
And, of course, the erotic scenes here are very well done; sensual, sexual, and passionate and never just thrown in but always serving the larger plot. I very much look forward to book number 3!