Review: Angelstone (Dark Angel #2) by Hanna Peach
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 13, 2014
Angelstone starts off where Angelfire left off. Alyx, with Jordan's help, is learning to refine and control her new powers by manipulating the DreamScape, but she must get a handle on her anger. I liked that the fact that these angels are imperfect beings. They are not all-knowing and they each have their own strengths and weaknesses.The plot in Angelstone is fast moving with a lot of twists and turns as Alyx, Jordan, and Israel stumble through relationship problems. The die is cast with Alyx as Israel's guardian, but how personal that relationship becomes remains to be seen. As Israel learns more about who he really is there is a lot of emotional turmoil. Can you imagine how hard it would be to stand up against an angel? I really liked that Israel is coming into his own in this book. Jordan also has an eye for Alyx, who may actually be a better match for her since he is Seraphim, but the chemistry isn't there like it is with Israel.Keeping Samyara from stealing the remaining pieces of Black Stone is the main plot thread in this book though. Samyara is a shifty devil and seems to be one step ahead of our heroes. Several things turn dark and deadly even though new alliances have been made and should have been called upon but never were. Things are always darkest before the dawn, right? Old friends are brought back into the story where the angels may be over extending their welcome by putting them in danger. Honestly, you would think that some of the older angels may have offered a better suggestion here, but Alyx seems to be calling all the shots. The end of this book is devastating and abrupt with a huge cliffhanger.FYI: Angelstone is the sequel to Angelfire (Dark Angel #1).Format/Typo Issues: No significant errors in editing or formatting.**Originally written for "Books and Pals" book blog. May have received a free review copy.** April 6, 2014