Review: Pleasantly different
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 10, 2013
I've been reading PNR since the beginning of time, I think. Really, since before it was even a real category. So it's always a nice surprise when I stumble upon something new under the sun. The mythology in Nobody's Angel lends itself to a humble, self effacing hero. I don't know why, but the whole "I'm not worthy, but I am going to try my best to do good, anyway" trope just hooks me every time.Zeke and Kendall meet in the most unusual of circumstances. Kendall's coworker has just flipped out and tried to murder his cohost while on air. Kendall jumped into the fray to try to save the woman. Zeke, a paramedic, was a first responder to the scene, and treats Kendall for shock. She tells Zeke about the change in her coworker, which is when Zeke realizes there is a big problem.Kendall is an investigative reporter, and as such, isn't inclined to give up her search for the truth. Zeke, in his Guardian Angel persona, rescues her and tries to persuade her to let things go.Zeke was awesome, caring, loving,with a few self esteem issues inherent to the fact that his race is targeted by the Almighty for destruction. I can see where that would give a guy a complex.Kendall was smart, spunky and courageous. When her loyalty is challenged by her attraction to both Zeke and the Guardian Angel, her confusion was genuine and funny. I liked her a  lot.The story was interesting and the plot was intriguing. As I mentioned, the mythology is different and fresh. Loved Ms Gail's style, the story is witty, sweet and hot, by turns. Given the fact it was a novella, I thought the story was fleshed out very well.Bottom line - Time well spent.