Review: Engaging Fantasy Romance with Memorable Characters
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 12, 2014
“Ange’el” is a fantasy romance that sweeps the reader from our world to a world where fantastic beings live and work to bring light to humanity, as well as settle their own internal war once and for all.When Morgan arrives in New York City for a speaking engagement, she’s instantly taken by the man appointed as her guide for the city—his name is Gabriel, and he seems to anticipate and fulfill her every need. When she is targeted by an extremist men’s rights group, Gabriel even saves her life, and the two quickly and passionately fall in love. Gabriel is more than an ordinary man, however, and the obstacle to their future together is great—if they choose to give each other up, their hearts will break. If they choose to stay together, they will take away humanity’s chance to reach a place of true peace and enlightenment.The plot of “Ange’el” is unique and inventive; the author spends time detailing the world of the Ahe’ey and making it a real place. While that part of the book held my interest, what made me care about the plot was the characters. Morgan is strong, kind, and passionate about helping others; you come to like her immensely, and you feel the same about Gabriel, who shares many of Morgan’s characteristics. Their relationship happens quickly but as it blossoms you come to see they truly belong together, and I liked that the conflict that might drive them apart was external, rather than their own personal issues. I also really enjoyed the character of the proud warrior Sky, and Gabriel’s determined and manipulative mother, Viviane; this book doesn’t lack for strong female characters, and it’s refreshing.I would recommend “Ange’el” to readers who like romantic fantasy that has action, memorable characters, and a larger plot than whether or not the couple will get together.