Review: New take on an old classic
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 12, 2014
I've always loved "A Christmas Carol". I read the classic and watched about every adaptation of that story that has ever been made for the screen. This story provides a fresh, contemporary twist that is poignant and well-rounded. The main character of Cassie comes across as many things, including under-privileged, selfish, pitiful, tortured - an underdog, a teenager whose life is so dismal she does not even see the bright lights in her existence. We all tend to take what we have for granted sometimes and fail to see how blessed we are, even through our tribulations. I found Cassie's character decidedly well-developed and believable. This is a girl who got stuck in the darkness, quite literally, and is now searching for a light to guide her. I don't want to give too many details, even though everyone knows how the story goes. This tale follows a different path albeit one that evokes many elements of the original story. I smiled and shed tears across the span of a 100+ pages. I sometimes related to Cassie and at other times wanted to shake her for her stubborn blindness to the reality around her. Jeremiel is no doubt an interesting angel and hints of his dark past are peppered throughout the book. I do think this is an important story that everyone going through some kind of hell on earth should read. Well-written and highly recommended. After this I would like to read more of the Children of the Fallen series.