Review: Loved the complicated love triangle...er...square!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 12, 2013
Wow, what a read! I don't think I've read a novel with such a complicated love triangle ending so fantastically. I was glued to the story, surprised by the new twists and revealed secrets while wondering how the author was going to possibly unravel such a disastrous tangle!The love triangle boils down to the simple Option One vs Option Two (I'm trying to do this without giving out spoilers to the twists that I hadn't expected, so bear with me here), but is complicated by betrothals, manufactured feelings, ancient vendettas, and the possible end of all humanity. See what I mean? What a tangle. Most of the novel is dedicated to the love triangle and watching it turn into an even *more* complicated love triangle (um, love square?) was like watching a soap where you end up gasping at each newly revealed secret.Hailee Mai Hart is the narrator of the story, and I adore her and her need to save everyone. She never asked to be special and certainly doesn't want to be stuck in a love triangle where the wrong choice could mean the end of the world. I love how she refused to follow fate and was always trying to think out of the box and find a solution to her problems.The mythology and backstory was great, and I love the details. I also enjoyed how the characters were flawed, so there wasn't a clear cut answer as to who would make the better couple at the start. Although there is romance, it's clean with mostly kissing. There are angels, and as such, there is a religious aspect although I would not call this religious fiction.The book doesn't end on a major cliffhanger, so you can enjoy this as a standalone; yet, it has enough unanswered questions and hints that it's clearly part of a series. By the way the author ended the novel; however, I worry about how it'll affect future novels. The ending was a little too easy, but I don't care, because I was really rooting for the main characters! Personally, I can't wait to pick up the next book and read what happens next! This is a 5 out of 5 for me, and I recommend it to anyone who enjoys fantasy and eats up complicated love triangles like I do!(Originally posted on my blog; I received a review copy in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.)