Review: good start to a new paranormal/angel series
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 21, 2013
Series that involve angels and demons tend to fall into one of two categories: They are usually either preachy and pedantic or they completely remove God and faith from the story line. Both feel wrong and this is where Anne Conley gets it right.The Father makes appearances in the story and does give guidance, but he is a compassionate god, who truly loves humans. He is also very quirky and lightens the mood a little in an story that otherwise feels dark and brooding. The only judgmental behavior comes from his angel, Uriel. Uri is jaded and has lost compassion for humanity. He seems to wander the earth in an empty, listless manner that is reminiscent of the German film about fallen angels, Wings of Desire. When he meets his target, a stripper named Heaven, he is judgmental, even as he learns the desperate circumstances she faces.The Deceiver's character is intriguing. There was a moment of the story that I felt compassion for him, as he seemed to be feeling an emptiness similar to Uri's. I am interested to see where his character goes in the sequels.Looking forward to Falling for Grace next. BTW, although this is part of a series, it is cliffhanger-free.