Review: A fresh new series with an out of this world premise
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 26, 2014
The earth is in peril from an invasive alien species. Humanity's only hope are intergalactic warriors who assume the disguised as angels, assuming the identity of Angeli in an effort to unite earth's people against the common enemy. When failure seems imminent, Angeli Gregori breaks rank and goes rogue, defying the orders of Ship (the sentient artificial intelligence that guides the warriors) and his brethren to make a last-ditch effort at saving the planet.Of course, Gregori and his kind have a particular conflict of interest in this fight - earth's women. As their own females are in short supply, the rapturous 'rescue' of many specimens rouses Gregori's suspicions. Too bad one human woman in particular rouses much more in the rogue warrior. With her planet on the brink of destruction, Adelita Martinez just wanted one last hoorah ala a visit to the Grand Canyon and a resolution to her crisis of faith. She didn't expect to stumble across Gregori in the midst of battling the 'demon' aliens, his former brother Nikolas who's been sent to retrieve (or neutralize him), and his own doubts about the wisdom of Ship's code. Will she prove a formidable obstacle, ally, or a distraction he can ill afford?I LOVE this very original and clever variation on the alien invasion theme. Throw in fast-paced action, a surly (and sometimes fumbling) hero, and a heroine who embodies kick-assitude, and you've got one hell of a story! The romantic elements have heat and heart, and are well-balanced with the action and the larger story arc, full of plot twists and witty banter a-plenty.Some of my favorite lines:Gregori: "Your hard work? I'm the one who got shot."Adelita: "You poor man. My hero." She pulled slightly away from him, and he could see her sneer. "Get our butts back down there so we can steal his stuff."***Nikolas: "You're a surprise to me, Miss Martinez," he conceded. "I did not expect Gregori to pick up a sidekick."Adelita: "He's my sidekick." "You're the invading aliens. I'm the hero. I'm the one with a sidekick."And best part - wide open for sequels!