Review: Enter the Witchy World in This New Novel
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 7, 2014
I received this book in the program Goodreads Giveaway in exchange for a honest and unbiased review.Actual rating 3.5 starsDarkangel is an original, creative novel that is sure to leave readers wanting the next in the series immediately. The story follows Angela, the prima-in-waiting of a witch clan in Arizona. As the prima she runs and watches over the clan, but first she must find her consort, the man that is her match in every way (in essence, her soul mate) and will help enhance her powers to their full extent. However, Angela is faced with a major problem...her consort is nowhere to be found, and after going through 44 guys, let's just say Angela is fed up and worried what this means for her future.While I did round up for the star rating, the reason I would give this 3.5 stars instead of 4 is because I felt this was a major set up book. However, in the case of this story, it was absolutely necessary. In order to understand the world that Ms. Pope has created, the reader needs all of the world-building that takes place throughout the story. The world is very intricate in its nature, and because of the explanations that Ms. Pope gave, I was able to fully understand everything, and was never lost. While this is a good thing, on the other hand, it can be a bit tedious after awhile. There were many times, especially in the middle, where I felt that the explanations and world-building slowed the book down. I think maybe a little more editing would have helped, and if you cut a few pages here and there, the book would have definitely been a 4 full star rating (if not higher).Angela was a great main character. She was extremely relatable, and a strong lead. I felt for her, and who wouldn't, when you're entire life you are told you need to meet this certain guy in order to be your strongest or problems will come to your clan. Angela is a brave woman, and is extremely determined. She tries to make the best out of the situation that she is in, and it's very admirable. I loved many of the characters in this book, especially Adam (I thought he was adorable, if not persistent in his endeavors to get Angela). There is a big twist with one of the characters we are introduced to, and while I was suspecting something was fishy, I was greatly shocked when the truth came out.The ending of this book is truly a shining moment. There is a huge surprise, and yes, there is a cliffhanger. Now there are some books out there that when they end with a cliffhanger, regardless of how much you actually enjoyed it, you need to read the next one because you absolutely have to know what happens. However, this wasn't the case in this novel. The cliffhanger was very well done in that if you didn't enjoy it, you wouldn't have to read the next book. But, seriously, this book will get its hooks in you, and you will want to read the next book. I am definitely looking forward to seeing what happens in the next book, and I am eagerly anticipating the release of Darknight.I recommend checking this book out if you are looking for a quick read and are a fan of witch stories. This is one of the better witch books I have read as the genre can sometimes become hard to write about in regards to rituals performed, traditions, etc. Add the fact that you need to make it your own so that it's not like every other witch story out there, and the whole genre can verge into boring territory. But have no fear with this book. Ms. Pope's writing is superb, and the reader will easily be swept away by the story.Happy reading :)