Review: Favorite Book In The Series So Far!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 31, 2013
*Received an ARC in exchange for an honest review*"You must save him, Alyx. He is very important." Alyx nodded. "I know" The Elder shook his head. "No. I don't think you do. What is coming will either be the end of everything or it could free us all. He plays a great role in this. As do you." -Elder & AlyxWhat I love about this series is that as it moves forward, is that it doesn't drag on. There are some series where as you read each book or finish the series, you look back and realize that everything that happened could've fit into two books instead of dragging the story out, but not this one. I think each book adds more to the overall story and with each book you also love each character more. Like the two previous books, this third book in the Dark Angel series will grab your attention from the very first page. Where Angelstone focused on Samyara and Aradale, Angelsong takes us back to Michaelea and to Elder Michael. A place where we get to see old characters again and where Alyx is enemy #1 to everyone, including those who she was once close to. This place is also the catalyst to brand new discoveries, such as what Elder Michael has been up to and unfortunately more tragedy. Towards the end of the book, the story takes a turn towards the unexpected. There is a twist that you will not see coming at all. I was left with my mouth open and in complete shock. I just couldn't believe it but I think it just made this series that much more interesting. Angelsong will captivate your heart and have you biting your nails with its swoon worthy and suspenseful material."She didn't know what to do, or how to fix things. And the thing she needed the most she was about to lose. Or maybe, he was already lost." -AlyxALYX: I felt so bad for Alyx, especially in the beginning of the book, because at this point she has the fate of the world in her hands and with this comes a lot of pressure. The kind of pressure that would make anyone want to curl up in a corner and cry but this girl takes it like a champ. Her fierce loyalty to the destiny bestowed upon her is really admirable. Despite experiencing so many blows lately, she picks herself up, dusts off her shoulders, and keeps on going. In the beginning we see that she is somewhat at a loss. She has no idea what to do to help Israel and already feels like she lost him as the poison didn't just impair him but also their Guardian bond as well. Before she starts her search for a cure, something happens to her that makes her already damaged bond with Israel even more harder to access. As a result, she recognizes Israel and knows who he is but has no recollection of ever falling in love with him. Because of this, her heart opens to new possibilities. In more specific terms, Jordan. She's able to see him in a whole new light as a veil has been lifted. In a way, Jordan sorta becomes her everything. Her best friend, greatest supporter, and partner. As they both embark on their journey to Michaelea and Urielos, to retrieve The Threads of Dark and ingredients for the cure, she realizes just how much they compliment each other by strengthening the other's weaknesses. When they both experience the loss of a close friend, they are there to comfort one another and she can't help but fall for him. As she regains her memories of Israel, she'll have to face a really hard decision in the near future. Left with a heart split in two, who will she choose?"…her love for Israel flooded back into the void like a river that had been undammed. But the void had now been filled with her love for Jordan. The two sides fought for space. Both trying to exist. Both a betrayal to the other. Her heart and soul fought to reconcile itself. But…it couldn't." -Alyx"Her lips crushed against his. Alyx felt her body ignite and any walls left around her heart burnt away like a paper house in a roaring flame. The warmth, the love that he offered her in his kiss and in his touch expanded to fill up the rest of this void in her soul. And she felt…whole." -AlyxJORDAN: Oh my gosh I cannot get enough of this guy. Through his POVs its so evident that he absolutely loves Alyx. He'll be whomever she needs him to be and will always be there for her no matter what. She is one lucky girl because Jordan is one of a kind. I really believe that this was definitely his book. We get to see just how vulnerable he really is behind this fierce shell he presents to everyone around him. What everyone sees on the outside is this impenetrable strong and macho warrior but what they fail to see is that behind this facade is a guy who is so scared to be seen as weak that he does whatever he can to hide his emotions. But from everyone he's ever meet, there is only one person who has ever been able to see through it; Alyx. When it comes to her it becomes pretty clear that he can't hide his feelings from her. She can see right through him because she's the same. And for once there's also someone in his life who makes him feel. Most importantly, makes him want to feel. When all of a sudden Alyx seems to be returning that attraction he feels for her, it becomes his only chance to have her see him, really see him for the first time. At first he somewhat tries to hold back because he knows just how strong her feelings are for Israel but as he spends more time with her, he can't help but act on his feelings. After a missed opportunity of helping Alyx make a life altering decision, one thing remains clear. His love for her is now stronger than ever. But also leaves us with a question. Will he be able to survive the possibility of rejection, again?"Alyx, you make me feel more alive than I have ever been. You came into my life and slowly there was light again, there was color…and you made me feel…oh god, do you make me feel. Feel everything. You, just being you, have coaxed the feeling back into my heart. For this, I will always love you. -Jordan"Israel heard her voice, lighting across his darkness like a shooting star. But he couldn't see her. Alyx. His angel. Where was his angel? Where was he?" -IsraelISRAEL: We don't get to see much of Israel in this book since he's in a coma like state in as his body is fighting to keep himself alive. He finds himself in this dark expanse. Where he's not exactly dead but he's not in the realm of the living either. As he's in this state, one thing is really obvious to him; his Guardian bond with Alyx is damaged. He is left with the fear that he may lose Alyx because of this to another. Little did he know that he may have just foretold what was about to come. In this new place he finds himself in, he will learn that in order to win the war that is to come, he must become the strong willed, headstrong man the world needs him to be. With the help of an old mentor, he's one step closer to becoming the warrior he was destined to be."If felt like love at first sight. She had no memories of their love to draw upon, no memories of loving him, but she felt it deep in her soul, in the place that existed eternally. The place beyond memories. Beyond magic. -AlyxOverall, Angelsong is definitely my favorite book in the series so far. Not only was I cleverly tricked and loved it, now I am absolutely torn between two amazing, swoon worthy boys. I just hope that whoever she doesn't choose, ends up getting their own happily ever after because I really love them both. Things are just starting to heat up in the world of the Dark Angel series and the inevitable war is looming closer than ever before. I know I will be waiting on pins and needles to get my hands on a copy of the fourth in the series. I can't wait to see way lies ahead for Alyx, Israel, and Jordan.Other Favorite Quotes:"I'll be your wings when you can't fly." He smiled and pulled her closer so that her racing heart was pressed against him. "Just like you are my song when I can't hear." -Jordan"And she will stand before you reflecting you back onto yourself, like a mirror to your soul." -Jordan"It's kinda beautiful, isn't it?" she said. "I could stare at this sky forever. The color is just… stunning. And is that gold in there as well?" His voice was quiet. "Now you know how I feel." "What?" He cleared his throat. "Your eyes. The sky is the exact color of your eyes." -Alyx & Jordan"He was the sun that warmed these deepest spaces in her soul, her empty Sahara. This desert had been cold before him and would be cold without him." -Alyx"She was beginning to understand this Rogue. He wasn't cold and distant. He just couldn't show his emotions. She understood what it was like to fear appearing weak." -Alyx