Review: Wonderful!! Stellar Storytelling!!!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 4, 2013
I LOVE this series!! I hv read some of the other critiques that are negative and I don't get it!! Ok, so there are a few grammar and spelling issues but with an intricately woven story full of Heroes and Villains and Love, I could care less!! Though the story has a very well worn plot, the author casts a wonderful spell over the story that allows the reader to become invested in wonderfully layered characters! Sadie is my ultimate fav!! I really hope that Amy Miles will write a spin off for her!! I also like how Miles isn't afraid of killing off important characters! Not only do some die, but others don't meet their soul mate suddenly! In other words, every story isn't wrapped up in a pretty, feel good bow. That's very rare in this genre-esp, with YA books!Miles Strengths: Man,  can she write good fight scenes!!! Whew!!! She also doesn't shy away from the nitty gritty details!! If someone's gonna be tortured, she's gonna fully commit I don't want gory scenes but if an author states that someone's going to be tortured for info, then I want commitment. If not, don't say it!! I also love how dangerous the book is. Outside of a couple obvious choices, no one is safe, so the reader is kept on their toes!! Nicholae and Sadie are my fav couple, but the main couple Rosaline and Gabriel, were wonderful! I enjoyed their struggles and how well Miles developed it. The plot twists are surprising and really separate this story from many!!Miles Weaknesses;I felt like the backstory for the Arotas was never fully explained. Miles introduces all of these different elements sometimes it just raises more questions than answers. For example, Gabriel has a guardian angel, but where was he before Gabriel turned and does everyone have one or only people who are involved with the prophecy?? Also, Rosaline helps create a safe house/training ground in Canada's whose main purpose is...I never fully got it. Was it a refuge camp for immortals who are against Valadimir's rein, or a training ground??? The whole point of the series is that Gabriel and Rosaline's purpose in life is based on a prophecy and we NEVER find out what the exact prophecy is. What's that about??Overall: Great surprises in an exciting plot!!! Wonderful love stories, beautiful fight scenes, Miles isnt afraid to spill blood and take chances, but the story needs to be cleaned up a bit. I don't know if Miles had an editor, but if not, that's what was needed and if an editor does exist, fire them Amy Miles! Stellar Storytelling!!