Review: AH-FLIP-ING AH-MAZE-ING Everyones Story is absolutely captivating!!!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 11, 2014
The Way I See itGoose bumps and tears!! That was Ssssssssoooooooooo flipping good! I cannot recommend this series enough! Okay so I’ve been a big fan of this series since Lash and they just keep getting better and better! This is truly a must read. Ms. Castillo does an amazing job of sending us back in time. The descriptions and the flow of the story literally transferred me thousands of years. I could hear the busy market and feel the sun on my skin as though I were in the city of Ai by everyone’s side. This was a perfect addition to a beloved series of mine. I felt every ounce of love and despair that all of these characters experienced. It’s a rare and powerful thing when an author can make you really feel the words written on pages, it’s truly special. This is one that gave me all the feels.B-right, for all of time Naomi’s soul has given her a certain essence that illuminates everything around her even during times of darkness.E-thereal, Rebecca has always been close and protected this family soon we will discover exactly why their love runs so deeply and has crossed many lifetimes.F-ond, sent on her first mission Rachel meets a kind old man that touched her heart. His memory and willingness to sacrifice will stay with her forever.O-pposed, Raphael always does as instructed, a wicked cunning unlike any ever known will convince him to go against his brothers.R-easoning, Raphael is guided by his heart, a love that is pure and true cannot be wicked. His love is something that will guide him and ground him during times of doubt.E-vil, a friend will show his true nature by forsaking Raphael’s one true love and catapulting a series of irrevocable events that will tear a family apart.T-ime, Jeremiel is revered by all as he has grown so has the admiration of everyone around him. Lahash has always been challenging but he has a capacity of great compassion.H-eed, Raphael knows a time of judgment is upon him but his mind is clouded by transgressions that nothing can change.E-ncounter, Lahash has never been first or favored but steely blue eyes haunt his every thought. Fishing will turn into walks and promises of love.F-oreseen, a selfish angel repents and though his heart was true his punishment will be severe.A-lign, alongside a righteous army the angels of the heavens will bring a great battle and many lives will be altered. The inhabitants of Ai will not be the only ones affected.L-ost, Naomi, Rebecca and Rachel though innocent they could not escape a great many years of solitude caused by the actions of those around them.L-ove, when pure and innocent time holds no bounds. Everything has come full circle and things are as they should be though no one will ever forget the hardships endured to arrive.Tears and goose bumps y’all Fo’Real.  This is one of those books that will leave a long lasting impression on your heart. Every single character will leave a mark. There was one teensy tiny part where I thought a little recap would've been good but other than that le magnifique! The ending was amazing full of love and hope. This was a book of reflection we know why and how all of these amazing characters are who they are today. Get ready for a story full of love and the sacrifices made in the name of it. I most definitely recommend this series! I’m sure it’ll make your fav’s list!!My Fav’s*Disclaimer*I love every single character so hard choosing isn’t something I’m totally comfortable with. So I’m going to talk a little bit about everyone.Michael & GabrielleAs leaders holding this position is never easy. At times they were hard but carrying out punishment against beloved brothers and sisters wasn’t easy. Before the Fall shows us the enormous burden carried by these archangels and we really got to understand why things happened the way they did.Uriel & RachelWow what an amazing love these two share. We really got to understand the depth and complexity of it. Uriel makes many mistakes but Rachel’s love and forgiveness brings him back to the light. Rachel though she be small she is fierce. Her heart has always belonged to him, we all know the extent and how far she went to return him from the abyss. Together these two are perfect.Raphael & RebeccaTheir love goes all the way back to the beginning and has never wavered. Raphael let his heart guide him away and his choices caused a lot of pain for a lot of innocent people. Rebecca was always meant for one person the fight for their love is centuries old. They have always been kind, fair and loving it was nice get to see their beautiful and tragic love unfurl.Lash & JeremyThese brothers have been through it all. Even at odds the bond between these two could never be broken. It was such a treat to see how they came to be from the time they were born to the amazing angels they are now. We were able to see the deep rooted goodness that each of these two have. My heart broke for Lash and for Jeremy the misunderstandings and miscommunications were crushing. Lash has experienced love like nothing else his heart will never belong to another. Jeremy has been through much pain, though he isn’t without faults I’m happy that through it all their bond has come out on top.NaomiYep this is my main girl! Gah! We know who she is, and where she came from but this is so much more. In Before the Fall we really get to know Naomi and her beautiful resilient soul. Naomi’s heart has always belonged to one person seeing it develop was delightful. Like I said this story brings everything back full circle I’m so happy she has always been true!My WishLash mentions something at the end that he worries about. Naomi assures him of a truth that lies within her heart…I would lose my SH#% if we get a book about that “feeling” she has guided by faith.My Rating5.0 City Gates, Day Visit, Secret Gifts, Simple Life, Great Sacrifice, Foot Race, Stolen Kiss, Fishing Encounter, Daily Walks, Golden Ring, Mistaken Betrothal, Demon Army, Avenging Angels, Unbreakable Love filled stars! I want to go run in the meadows and sing aloud this was absolutely amazing!! GET.it.NOW.