Review: Phenomenally Spectacular!!!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 25, 2013
I love when I find something good!!! So, the other day, I was browsing NetGalley, because I do that sometimes when I have time- not like I don't have 55,000 to be read books LOL but I saw this one and requested it. And then on the day I got accepted for a copy, I also got the invite for the blog tour. I took it as a sign. And I LOVED IT! It's such an interesting take on the "angels" except also, it's not. This is the author's debut novel, and she definitely did not disappoint. Also, it's about reapers... except not. LOL I know I'm getting complicated right. Let me see if I can make it simple without spoilers. There are Soul Collecters- this is like your reaper- but in a little twist, they don't just show up right before the death moment, these can actually watch a little of their "subject", which makes it interesting. Then there's the Guard- like guardian angels, minus the angel part, except a little. And then there's special cases... LOL Isn't there always.So, Maggie is your main character. She is like the Ace of Soul Collectors. She is so good she now trains the new comers and the "hard cases" as well as keeping her own collections. Oddly, Maggie doesn't remember her past, or human memories. I think the coolest part is when she delivers a person to the "Gate" she gets to experience their version ofheaven. Everyone has a different version of paradise. Maggie is a simple but complicated character. She died at 17, so she still looks 17, but she's been a collector for some hundred years, and therefore does not think or act like a 17 year old. I actually like this. Maggie's character was fascinating to me. As the story went on, I found myself liking her more and more, and cheering for her, and hoping things would just work out. Plus, she is learning things about her future and her past that will have your head spinning right along with hers.Jackson and Cooper are the lovely HAWT male pieces. Jackson-who you think is the bad guy for most of the book, but I happened to like from the beginning, and Cooper-a Guard who is supposed to help and protect Maggie with her predicament, is your total sweetie, if the warrior type is for you. He really was sweet thought. I am not sure who's Team I am on right now. I would flip flop back and forth as the story went, because they plot would totally turn me around. LOL I, on one hand, would really like her to have a development with Cooper, because he is the present, and took the time to get to know Maggie when no one else would. On the other hand, would like Maggie to rekindle the past involvement with Jackson, as he sure did wait for her. It's going to get more complicated and I AM DYING for more!!! Also, I think in the Cooper section, it may come down to a little competition with Ally and Maggie. HEHEHE this makes me all a flutter and giggly like a school girl... UGH, and now I have to wait for the next book hahahaha!*sigh* The plot is FANTASTIC!!! I did NOT see that bad guy coming. I mean really. The paranormal part will have everyone smiling because it's so unique, while the climax will have your jaw dropping, because it's pretty crazy! Like wow. Seriously, though, those are the stories that make the best for me. :) I like the shock appeal. Plus, I loved the mystery throughout the whole book. You are learning all about the characters and who they are, and then trying to figure out who the bad guy is, and also praying for something good to be able to come about when you find the bad guy. :) All I can say is VERY WELL DONE! I usually steer clear of the "Angel" stories, but I am officially BEGGING for this author to gimme more, really quick! 5 TRANSCENDING COURAGEOUS PAWS!!!