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The Lost Angels #0.5
Always, Angel
A story of paranormal passion from the author of the Big Bad Wolf series. From the New York Times bestselling author of the Big Bad Wolf paranormal romances, a brand-new novella in the world of the Lost Angels.
For millennia, the archangels have searched for their destined mates on earth. Now they are beginning to unite, but for Angel, it is a time of danger and fear. For with the Culmination these unions will bring about, her true nature will finally be revealed—opening her to an impossible desire, and exposing her to the one man she desperately craves,
For millennia, the archangels have searched for their destined mates on earth. Now they are beginning to unite, but for Angel, it is a time of danger and fear. For with the Culmination these unions will bring about, her true nature will finally be revealed—opening her to an impossible desire, and exposing her to the one man she desperately craves,
68 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 4, 2011
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Heather Killough-Walden
61 books2,188 followersHeather Killough-Walden is a California native currently living in Texas with her husband and child. She is the New York Times bestselling author of the Big Bad Wolf series. Heather’s educational background includes religious studies, archeology, and law. She has traveled all over the world but hopes to one day live in a town with a world-class hockey team. (Let’s Go Pens!) Visit Heather’s website at www.killough-walden.com, where you can sign up for her newsletter. Also, be sure to keep in touch with her and other fans through her Facebook fan page and through Twitter (killoughwalden)!
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October 6, 2015
6/10 - An interesting prologue for the rest of the Lost Angels series, but it's a bit frustrating because this book ends in a cliff hanger and it isn't resolved for ages, or possibly at all (it bloody better be). I've read the next three books and so far nothing of what happened in Always, Angel has been resolved, in fact Angel is hardly seen or discussed and is seen as a mysterious character whose motives are unknown (from what I remember of what I read, it was a number of years ago).
Then of course, there's the editing mistakes I picked up.
Location 104
...she zeroed in on where the creature's crouched on the lower branch...
Not only is that the incorrect way to use the possessive plural, but it doesn't even need to be a plural at all as there's only one creature crouched on the branch.
Location 111
His coal-black skin shifted over the bones and muscle of his body
The way that's written makes it sound as if he has many bones, but only one muscle in his body. Muscle needs to be muscles.
Location 342
The recognition flashed before his beautiful face...
That sounds like the recognition is floating in mid air. The phrase more commonly used is 'flashed across' and while you might still envision 'recognition' doing things that an incorporeal idea shouldn't be capable of doing, but it's infinitely better than 'before'.
Location 367
He leaned in further, cascading her with his heat...
Switch that sentence around so that it's ...his heat cascading over her... and you have a much more sensible sentence. The way it is now has me picturing waterfalls appearing in mid air to 'cascade' in Angel's direction.
Location 539
The sound of his boots on the ground echoed with just the right amount of dangerous anticipation.
First, this is the second or perhaps third time Killough-Walden's mentioned boots echoing inside Angel's apartment. Where does she live that footsteps echo inside a fully furnished room? She doesn't live in a cavernous church or warehouse, it's just a normal apartment (from the way she describes it earlier in the book). High heels don't even echo in my bathroom which is pretty much all tile and glass, so I find it unlikely that boots would echo in a room full of soft furnishings like curtains and bedding.
Second, how does an echo show 'dangerous anticipation'? An echo is just an echo, it's the human brain that puts foreboding into particular echoes. The foreboding isn't there naturally.
Location 583
...at six in the late afternoon
Isn't that 'six in the evening' normally?
Location 607
...Angel was a tall raven-black-haired woman...
Umm, either raven or black is redundant here as they mean pretty much the same thing in this context. If it's 'raven' then it's obviously black (and vice versa), so there's no need to use both terms. It's not like 'raven-yellow' or 'sunny-black' are common ways of describing hair colour, so no one's going to get confused if you just say 'raven-haired'. We're all going to know you mean that the woman has black hair.
Location 657
...the temperature within the church as well below freezing.
That as should be a was. No explanation necessary.
Location 657, further down the page
...both the chain that held her and the wires she was connected to were coated in rime.
I wasn't sure what rime meant, so I used my wonderful dictionary feature on my Voyage to look it up. According to the OED entry for rime it is frost formed on cold objects by the rapid freezing of water vapour in cloud or fog. That makes some sense because the room is cold thanks to the presence of a phantom, but not once does Killough-Walden mention the cloud or fog needed to create the water vapour which is what causes the rime to form. Clouds do get a mention, but not until a couple of pages later, well and truly after the appearance of the rime. If you're going to talk about rime you need to have already established the existence of the cloud or fog that caused it.
After reading this I feel inspired to go back and reread and review the rest of the full length books in the series (that was already my plan, but now I want to do it immediately instead of at some indeterminate point in the future). I think I'll put a hold on Avenger's Angel right now.
Then of course, there's the editing mistakes I picked up.
Location 104
...she zeroed in on where the creature's crouched on the lower branch...
Not only is that the incorrect way to use the possessive plural, but it doesn't even need to be a plural at all as there's only one creature crouched on the branch.
Location 111
His coal-black skin shifted over the bones and muscle of his body
The way that's written makes it sound as if he has many bones, but only one muscle in his body. Muscle needs to be muscles.
Location 342
The recognition flashed before his beautiful face...
That sounds like the recognition is floating in mid air. The phrase more commonly used is 'flashed across' and while you might still envision 'recognition' doing things that an incorporeal idea shouldn't be capable of doing, but it's infinitely better than 'before'.
Location 367
He leaned in further, cascading her with his heat...
Switch that sentence around so that it's ...his heat cascading over her... and you have a much more sensible sentence. The way it is now has me picturing waterfalls appearing in mid air to 'cascade' in Angel's direction.
Location 539
The sound of his boots on the ground echoed with just the right amount of dangerous anticipation.
First, this is the second or perhaps third time Killough-Walden's mentioned boots echoing inside Angel's apartment. Where does she live that footsteps echo inside a fully furnished room? She doesn't live in a cavernous church or warehouse, it's just a normal apartment (from the way she describes it earlier in the book). High heels don't even echo in my bathroom which is pretty much all tile and glass, so I find it unlikely that boots would echo in a room full of soft furnishings like curtains and bedding.
Second, how does an echo show 'dangerous anticipation'? An echo is just an echo, it's the human brain that puts foreboding into particular echoes. The foreboding isn't there naturally.
Location 583
...at six in the late afternoon
Isn't that 'six in the evening' normally?
Location 607
...Angel was a tall raven-black-haired woman...
Umm, either raven or black is redundant here as they mean pretty much the same thing in this context. If it's 'raven' then it's obviously black (and vice versa), so there's no need to use both terms. It's not like 'raven-yellow' or 'sunny-black' are common ways of describing hair colour, so no one's going to get confused if you just say 'raven-haired'. We're all going to know you mean that the woman has black hair.
Location 657
...the temperature within the church as well below freezing.
That as should be a was. No explanation necessary.
Location 657, further down the page
...both the chain that held her and the wires she was connected to were coated in rime.
I wasn't sure what rime meant, so I used my wonderful dictionary feature on my Voyage to look it up. According to the OED entry for rime it is frost formed on cold objects by the rapid freezing of water vapour in cloud or fog. That makes some sense because the room is cold thanks to the presence of a phantom, but not once does Killough-Walden mention the cloud or fog needed to create the water vapour which is what causes the rime to form. Clouds do get a mention, but not until a couple of pages later, well and truly after the appearance of the rime. If you're going to talk about rime you need to have already established the existence of the cloud or fog that caused it.
After reading this I feel inspired to go back and reread and review the rest of the full length books in the series (that was already my plan, but now I want to do it immediately instead of at some indeterminate point in the future). I think I'll put a hold on Avenger's Angel right now.
February 24, 2012
Always Angel by Heather Killough-Walden
I really enjoyed this book. The story quickly captures the readers interest, as it is action packed from the first page. A multitude of fantastic fantasy creatures are quickly introduced but due to the authors skill, the reader is still able to absorb and understand each creature without an information overload.
The series is about four archangels, stranded on Earth and seeking their archesses. They have been stranded amongst humanity, stuck in their human forms, for two thousand years. We know little about Angel, the reason behind her creation and purpose on Earth ~ though tantalising hints are given throughout the story. We quickly learn that she is trying to protect the archesses. That she wants them to be happy, despite the intimation that when they reunite with their soul mates, the Culmination will begin. The Culmination isn't explained (yet) but it is obviously something that Angel dreads. The archesses have to be protected from a multitude of supernatural creatures. Angel has an obvious deep connection to Hesperos but she is also drawn to Sam ~ and this is a connection that is dangerous.
Once again Heather Killough~Waldon is unafraid to explore the concept of right and wrong, good and bad. Like her "Chosen Soul" books we find characters that are not wholly good nor wholly bad. Good 'people' that are flawed and bad 'people' who prove that they are capable of good. The book is also very sensual, the under current of sexuality throbbing through the fast paced adventure.
The characters in the story quickly acquire personalities of their own, made more vivid by the cleverly written visual imagery. This gives them depth and allows the reader to clearly visualise the characters described. I look forward to reading more about Angel and Hesperos. They are interesting characters and beg to be explored more fully, as I hope that they will be in this series.
I admire this authors talent for visual imagery and her ability to write it without slowing the story with unnecessary use. She strikes a good balance between imagery and action.
This novella was an enjoyable read and I am now reading the next book in the series "Avenger's Angel: Lost Angels: Book One".
I really enjoyed this book. The story quickly captures the readers interest, as it is action packed from the first page. A multitude of fantastic fantasy creatures are quickly introduced but due to the authors skill, the reader is still able to absorb and understand each creature without an information overload.
The series is about four archangels, stranded on Earth and seeking their archesses. They have been stranded amongst humanity, stuck in their human forms, for two thousand years. We know little about Angel, the reason behind her creation and purpose on Earth ~ though tantalising hints are given throughout the story. We quickly learn that she is trying to protect the archesses. That she wants them to be happy, despite the intimation that when they reunite with their soul mates, the Culmination will begin. The Culmination isn't explained (yet) but it is obviously something that Angel dreads. The archesses have to be protected from a multitude of supernatural creatures. Angel has an obvious deep connection to Hesperos but she is also drawn to Sam ~ and this is a connection that is dangerous.
Once again Heather Killough~Waldon is unafraid to explore the concept of right and wrong, good and bad. Like her "Chosen Soul" books we find characters that are not wholly good nor wholly bad. Good 'people' that are flawed and bad 'people' who prove that they are capable of good. The book is also very sensual, the under current of sexuality throbbing through the fast paced adventure.
The characters in the story quickly acquire personalities of their own, made more vivid by the cleverly written visual imagery. This gives them depth and allows the reader to clearly visualise the characters described. I look forward to reading more about Angel and Hesperos. They are interesting characters and beg to be explored more fully, as I hope that they will be in this series.
I admire this authors talent for visual imagery and her ability to write it without slowing the story with unnecessary use. She strikes a good balance between imagery and action.
This novella was an enjoyable read and I am now reading the next book in the series "Avenger's Angel: Lost Angels: Book One".
November 9, 2011
I was introduced to Heather’s writing through her Big Bad Wolf series. Although I was sad to find out that The Hunt marked the end of that series, I was thrilled to find out that she had another series in the works. Always Angel was the perfect introduction to what promises to be another amazing series.
In Always Angel you are introduced to the premise of the series. You also get a glimpse into the world Heather has created. Although the series is about Angles, there are also lots of other supernatural beings that will all be part of the drama. Looks like it’s going to be hard in some cases to tell the good guys from the bad. That’s okay, because Heather is great at making us fall in love with characters we were sure we were supposed to hate. Her descriptions and ability to bring out minor details were illustrated beautifully in Always Angel, which makes it the perfect short read for someone who would like an introduction to her writing style. I was already hooked on her writing and it made me really anxious to get my hands on the first book in the series, Avenger’s Angel. The little taste at the end of the novella just wasn’t enough. ;)
In Always Angel you are introduced to the premise of the series. You also get a glimpse into the world Heather has created. Although the series is about Angles, there are also lots of other supernatural beings that will all be part of the drama. Looks like it’s going to be hard in some cases to tell the good guys from the bad. That’s okay, because Heather is great at making us fall in love with characters we were sure we were supposed to hate. Her descriptions and ability to bring out minor details were illustrated beautifully in Always Angel, which makes it the perfect short read for someone who would like an introduction to her writing style. I was already hooked on her writing and it made me really anxious to get my hands on the first book in the series, Avenger’s Angel. The little taste at the end of the novella just wasn’t enough. ;)
May 20, 2021
Un'essenziale introduzione alla serie Lost Angels 💗
September 17, 2019
Bel libro, lettura veloce ma molto intensa.
September 19, 2015
3.5 Stars
It is no secret that I loved 'Avenger's Angel' and because of that I purchased "Always Angel" the day it was released. It has many of the aspects I loved about 'Avenger's Angel' from the great writing to intriguing, sexy characters.
"Always Angel" is very short, too short in my opinion, and because of this there's not much plot. It's not a self-contained story as there's no real beginning, middle and end. It's more of a prologue to the main series. In the summary above it states that it 'introduces' the reader to The Lost Angels, well I'm not sure it does. None of the four Archangel's who are in the main series feature and the protagonist is one we never meet at all in the first book in the series.
We do get to see a little more of the naughty Samuel though, which I really enjoyed as I love Samuel. And we see the Archesses but from afar and only from the view point of Angel.
Angel is the main character and I liked her a lot. She's interesting and has cool abilities such as being able to change her appearance and transport to different parts of the world. I didn't really get to know who she is or what her role is with regards to The Lost Angels, but what we do know is that she's keeping an eye on the Archesses and she has a relationship or connection with Samuel that is never fully explained...
"Always Angel" gives me the feeling that there's a much bigger story to be told, which is very exciting and I hope Angel's story is developed further and all the questions about the Culmination and Samuel will be answered. *Oh I do hope Samuel gets his own book!*
We are also introduced to a few more supernatural characters such as Hesperos or 'The Nightmare' as he's known, an incubus king who wishes to know what Angel is hiding *so would I* and tries to seduce it out of her with overwhelming feelings of lust and sex, but so far she's resisting...
VERDICT:
Although there are many questions left unanswered and mysterious characters you meet but never really get to know, "Always Angel" definitely creates a feeling of "I want the next book NOW!"
I'm not sure if readers who haven't read 'Avenger's Angel' will benefit from reading this first as it may leave them confused and frustrated more than anything, but I would definitely recommend reading it, especially to those who have already delved into the world of The Lost Angels with 'Avenger's Angel'.
It is no secret that I loved 'Avenger's Angel' and because of that I purchased "Always Angel" the day it was released. It has many of the aspects I loved about 'Avenger's Angel' from the great writing to intriguing, sexy characters.
"Always Angel" is very short, too short in my opinion, and because of this there's not much plot. It's not a self-contained story as there's no real beginning, middle and end. It's more of a prologue to the main series. In the summary above it states that it 'introduces' the reader to The Lost Angels, well I'm not sure it does. None of the four Archangel's who are in the main series feature and the protagonist is one we never meet at all in the first book in the series.
We do get to see a little more of the naughty Samuel though, which I really enjoyed as I love Samuel. And we see the Archesses but from afar and only from the view point of Angel.
Angel is the main character and I liked her a lot. She's interesting and has cool abilities such as being able to change her appearance and transport to different parts of the world. I didn't really get to know who she is or what her role is with regards to The Lost Angels, but what we do know is that she's keeping an eye on the Archesses and she has a relationship or connection with Samuel that is never fully explained...
"Always Angel" gives me the feeling that there's a much bigger story to be told, which is very exciting and I hope Angel's story is developed further and all the questions about the Culmination and Samuel will be answered. *Oh I do hope Samuel gets his own book!*
We are also introduced to a few more supernatural characters such as Hesperos or 'The Nightmare' as he's known, an incubus king who wishes to know what Angel is hiding *so would I* and tries to seduce it out of her with overwhelming feelings of lust and sex, but so far she's resisting...
VERDICT:
Although there are many questions left unanswered and mysterious characters you meet but never really get to know, "Always Angel" definitely creates a feeling of "I want the next book NOW!"
I'm not sure if readers who haven't read 'Avenger's Angel' will benefit from reading this first as it may leave them confused and frustrated more than anything, but I would definitely recommend reading it, especially to those who have already delved into the world of The Lost Angels with 'Avenger's Angel'.
November 11, 2011
What a great start to the Angel's series. Angel is a selfless supernatural with amazing supernatural abilities, I say selfless because her main reason for being on earth is to protect the four archesses who are destined for the archangels. Angel has been waiting for over 2,000 years for the archesses. However if anything was to happen to one of the archesses Angel would have failed her mission and she would then be free to remain on earth, which is something she would love to be able to do! You must read this book!! Then you must go on to read all of Heathers books - I've not found one I could put down and forget about
February 25, 2013
Even though this was a really good story and definitely gave a good start for the series, it is not a necessity to read. As a matter of fact, it really isn't worth the $2.99 price tag. (I read this within hour.)
This novella gives you a little insight on one "tiny" aspect in the series. Yes, I am glad it is known, but it wouldn't be a big deal if I didn't know this either.
I can't really, in good conscience, recommend this read. It is too short for the $2.99 price. Yet in the same breath, it really is a good "little" read. So now that you are armed with the knowledge of what to expect, decide for yourself if you would be willing to pay that for this novella.
This novella gives you a little insight on one "tiny" aspect in the series. Yes, I am glad it is known, but it wouldn't be a big deal if I didn't know this either.
I can't really, in good conscience, recommend this read. It is too short for the $2.99 price. Yet in the same breath, it really is a good "little" read. So now that you are armed with the knowledge of what to expect, decide for yourself if you would be willing to pay that for this novella.
March 14, 2014
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2.5 it was ok
bit cryptic with the details but an ok intro to the series.
will read book 1 in the hopes that its a) steamier b) more romantic c) more action packed
fingers crossed....
2.5 it was ok
bit cryptic with the details but an ok intro to the series.
will read book 1 in the hopes that its a) steamier b) more romantic c) more action packed
fingers crossed....
December 10, 2015
Enjoyable short story!
February 17, 2020
Che dire di questo libro?
Nulla. Perché di fatto sono 82 pagine di nulla.
Essendo un Prequel, mi aspettavo l'antipasto della serie su angeli e cherubine della Killough-Walden. Qualcosa che piantasse solide radici per dei futuri paranormal romance interessanti. Purtroppo, con dispiacere, posso dire che quelle 82 pagine a malapena soddisfano un assaggio della storia.
Tutto ruota attorno ad Angel e le cherubine.
Angel che le deve proteggere.
Angel e Samael.
Angel ed Hesperos, il Re degli Incubi.
E chiaramente in così poche pagine non si può far altro che assistere a una selezione di situazioni che spiegano tutto e niente. Più niente che tutto.
Angel è qualcosa. E noi non sapremo cosa.
Quando lo scopriremo? Boh. Forse nel primo libro della saga. Possiamo solo intuirlo.
Ha un intenso legame con le cherubine e spiandole di nascosto si assicura che stiano bene e vivano la propria vita. Sa che presto incontreranno ognuna il proprio arcangelo e allora sarà tempo dell'Apice. Cos'è l'Apice? Non lo sapremo. Non qui. Anche questo resterà un mistero.
Ci è solo dato sapere che è una condizione che sconvolgerà il mondo a tal punto da costringere Angel a una ritirata tempestiva. Cosa che non le va molto a genio in realtà.
Al contempo, la nostra Angel, in grado di cambiare aspetto stile Mistica di X-Men, ha un debole per Samael ed Hesperos. Sfugge a entrambi. Perché? Non lo sapremo. Manco questo.
Peccato però che uno dei due, Hesperos, la riesca a trovare. E le faccia ben intendere che non ha più intenzione di mollarla tanto facilmente. Insomma, Angel... ti devi impegnare di più.
Il libro si conclude di netto, dopo il salvataggio di una cherubina (non certo per merito di Angel... che pecca un po' nel suo lavoro di guardiana).
Il soccorritore misterioso non è altri che Hesperos, che all'occasione scopre la vera natura di Angel, se ne compiace e la ricatta in cambio del silenzio. Ci verrà detto cos'è almeno a fine libro? Ovvio che no.
In sostanza questo è ciò che accade in 82 pagine. Tutto e niente, come dicevo.
E visto che probabilmente si son accorti (quelli della CE) che ci stavano per rifilare una sola... hanno pensato bene di inserire anche i primi due capitoli di "La forza dell'angelo", il primo libro della serie. Forse per invogliarci a comprare il seguito.
Non posso dare più di due stelle a questo libricino/opuscolo, perché alla fine con così pochi elementi alla mano non ho possibilità di dare un giudizio adeguato. Ce ne riparliamo SE mai prenderò gli altri.
Nulla. Perché di fatto sono 82 pagine di nulla.
Essendo un Prequel, mi aspettavo l'antipasto della serie su angeli e cherubine della Killough-Walden. Qualcosa che piantasse solide radici per dei futuri paranormal romance interessanti. Purtroppo, con dispiacere, posso dire che quelle 82 pagine a malapena soddisfano un assaggio della storia.
Tutto ruota attorno ad Angel e le cherubine.
Angel che le deve proteggere.
Angel e Samael.
Angel ed Hesperos, il Re degli Incubi.
E chiaramente in così poche pagine non si può far altro che assistere a una selezione di situazioni che spiegano tutto e niente. Più niente che tutto.
Angel è qualcosa. E noi non sapremo cosa.
Quando lo scopriremo? Boh. Forse nel primo libro della saga. Possiamo solo intuirlo.
Ha un intenso legame con le cherubine e spiandole di nascosto si assicura che stiano bene e vivano la propria vita. Sa che presto incontreranno ognuna il proprio arcangelo e allora sarà tempo dell'Apice. Cos'è l'Apice? Non lo sapremo. Non qui. Anche questo resterà un mistero.
Ci è solo dato sapere che è una condizione che sconvolgerà il mondo a tal punto da costringere Angel a una ritirata tempestiva. Cosa che non le va molto a genio in realtà.
Al contempo, la nostra Angel, in grado di cambiare aspetto stile Mistica di X-Men, ha un debole per Samael ed Hesperos. Sfugge a entrambi. Perché? Non lo sapremo. Manco questo.
Peccato però che uno dei due, Hesperos, la riesca a trovare. E le faccia ben intendere che non ha più intenzione di mollarla tanto facilmente. Insomma, Angel... ti devi impegnare di più.
Il libro si conclude di netto, dopo il salvataggio di una cherubina (non certo per merito di Angel... che pecca un po' nel suo lavoro di guardiana).
Il soccorritore misterioso non è altri che Hesperos, che all'occasione scopre la vera natura di Angel, se ne compiace e la ricatta in cambio del silenzio. Ci verrà detto cos'è almeno a fine libro? Ovvio che no.
In sostanza questo è ciò che accade in 82 pagine. Tutto e niente, come dicevo.
E visto che probabilmente si son accorti (quelli della CE) che ci stavano per rifilare una sola... hanno pensato bene di inserire anche i primi due capitoli di "La forza dell'angelo", il primo libro della serie. Forse per invogliarci a comprare il seguito.
Non posso dare più di due stelle a questo libricino/opuscolo, perché alla fine con così pochi elementi alla mano non ho possibilità di dare un giudizio adeguato. Ce ne riparliamo SE mai prenderò gli altri.
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May 1, 2024
Che dire? Non conosco la saga di cui questo libricino dovrebbe essere una introduzione... chiamarlo prequel mi sembra davvero eccessivo, anche come introduzione lascia un po' a desiderare: non sappiamo cosa in effetti deve succedere, vengono introdotti o accennati personaggi/creature fantastiche prese un po' da varie parti (arcangeli, cherubinE, incubi, vampiri e fantasmi) ma di quelli principali non sappiamo molto. Un po' mi ha ricordato una conversazione avuto tantissimi anni fa con un amico, sulla presenza o meno in passato di specie che nell'immaginario sono diventate creature mitologiche e che, piano piano, si sono estinte o nascoste da qualche parte. Ma, a parte la reminiscenza di questa surreale conversazione alticcia, che altro c'è da dire su queste 122 pagine? La protagonista qui è Angel, una di queste creature, che sarebbe una guardiana delle cherubine... in realtà, non viene qui spiegato perché è necessaria la sua vigilanza... per il resto, è attratta da un altra creatura e sedotta da un incubo (
February 25, 2019
"«So chi sei, Angel» le disse, abbassando la testa per sussurrarle nell’orecchio. «So cosa sei» aggiunse, accarezzandole i capelli incredibilmente lunghi e setosi. «Ma soprattutto, so da chi ti nascondi. Adesso conosco il tuo segreto, mio prezioso tesoro.»"
La serie Lost Angel della Killough-Walden non mi ha granché colpito, tanto che mi sono arenata da un bel po' sul terzo volume..... ma poiché non riuscivo ad avanzare ho ben pensato di tornare indietro alle origini, o meglio al prequel dedicato alla dolce metà del personaggio che più interessante, potente e magnetico della serie...il Signore del Male Samael *ç* In realtà, purtroppo, anche questo prequel non mi ha soddisfatta, i due non si incontrano nemmeno ed a sorpresa è un'altro personaggio, l'affascinante Hesperos, a conquistare il posto di protagonista e in un certo senso di "compagno" di Angel.... cosa assai imprevista e strana e non certo gradita XD Credo mi convenga rilegare anche questo prequel nell'oblio (cosa non difficile) e ritentare con la serie principale appena mi torna il coraggio XD
La serie Lost Angel della Killough-Walden non mi ha granché colpito, tanto che mi sono arenata da un bel po' sul terzo volume..... ma poiché non riuscivo ad avanzare ho ben pensato di tornare indietro alle origini, o meglio al prequel dedicato alla dolce metà del personaggio che più interessante, potente e magnetico della serie...il Signore del Male Samael *ç* In realtà, purtroppo, anche questo prequel non mi ha soddisfatta, i due non si incontrano nemmeno ed a sorpresa è un'altro personaggio, l'affascinante Hesperos, a conquistare il posto di protagonista e in un certo senso di "compagno" di Angel.... cosa assai imprevista e strana e non certo gradita XD Credo mi convenga rilegare anche questo prequel nell'oblio (cosa non difficile) e ritentare con la serie principale appena mi torna il coraggio XD
April 22, 2019
Ohhhh, I loved this novella. A wonderful intro to this world, and now I need the rest.
Also, Angel and Hesperos? Maybe not love there, but definitely chemistry! I wonder if he's the bad guy or not though. Samael certainly is!
Also, Angel and Hesperos? Maybe not love there, but definitely chemistry! I wonder if he's the bad guy or not though. Samael certainly is!
January 13, 2020
Prequel della serie che spiega prima di tutto il personaggio di Angel e che aiuta a chiarire alcuni aspetti, altrimenti oscuri, delle vicende dei libri che andrebbero, di conseguenza, tutti letti a seguire.
Breve e piacevole, incuriosisce sulla serie.
Breve e piacevole, incuriosisce sulla serie.
February 17, 2022
Wow. This is good book. Even though it is short, it tells such a powerful story. I was rivetted.
A cameo from one of the Kings.
I liked Angel and i hope to read more chapters from her perspective in the next book.
A cameo from one of the Kings.
I liked Angel and i hope to read more chapters from her perspective in the next book.
December 5, 2017
Ma sul serio? Pagine e pagine raccontando in maniera aulica di predestinazione, oscuri nemici, cherubine e arcangeli… raccontando di desideri, paure e passioni e poi… poi dopo vent’anni dall’incipt, un tizio (arcangelo) si risveglia e magicamente attorno al suo maestoso corpo nudo si materializza un completo Armani grigio antracite? Che neanche mister Grey, pace all’anima sua. Ma per favore… abbandonato.
April 28, 2023
Добрый день .Не могу помять как читать книгу. Подскажите пожалуйста
January 24, 2025
Breve, con una trama misteriosa e alcuni accenni riguardo gli altri libri della serie
August 11, 2015
Romance and Fantasy for Cosmopolitan Girls
Il mondo creato dalla Killough-Walden è spettacolare. Finora non sono rimasta delusa da nessuno dei libri della serie usciti in Italia.
Questa delle cherubine separate dai propri arcangeli la trovo un'idea davvero fantastica. Il paranormal romance è il mio genere preferito, e questa serie non manca di nulla.
L'aggiunta in questo prequel degli Incubi, poi, si può definire la ciliegina su una torta già di per sé strepitosa. Hesperos, avvenente e intrigante Re della razza, è un personaggio molto interessante e descritto alla perfezione.
"...il signore e padrone, letteralmente, di tutti gli uomini più provocanti e sensuali del pianeta."
Angel non è indifferente al Signore degli Incubi, ma per lei questa attrazione non è un bene purtroppo, perché il suo cuore è già impegnato... da Samael.
"Tu sei ciò che Samael cerca" disse il fantasma. La sua voce riecheggiò tra le mura della chiesa in modo estremamente inquietante. "Quindi tu sarai ciò che lui perderà."
Un colpo di scena nelle prime pagine che fa proseguire la lettura con un ampio sorriso.
Sono curiosa di leggere quello che accadrà nel libro di Samael, perché pare che Angel sarà in mezzo a due fuochi, che non scaldano semplicemente, ma ustionano.
Ho adorato anche i piccoli camei delle quattro cherubine all'interno di questa novella. Come dicevo prima, non gli manca proprio nulla.
Attendiamo in trepidazione il libro su Michele e incrociamo le dita... che ne sarà della rossa cherubina in pericolo? E quando l'Apice (il momento in cui tutti gli arcangeli si saranno ricongiunti con le loro metà) comincerà, come reagiranno i loro nemici secolari?
Il mondo creato dalla Killough-Walden è spettacolare. Finora non sono rimasta delusa da nessuno dei libri della serie usciti in Italia.
Questa delle cherubine separate dai propri arcangeli la trovo un'idea davvero fantastica. Il paranormal romance è il mio genere preferito, e questa serie non manca di nulla.
L'aggiunta in questo prequel degli Incubi, poi, si può definire la ciliegina su una torta già di per sé strepitosa. Hesperos, avvenente e intrigante Re della razza, è un personaggio molto interessante e descritto alla perfezione.
"...il signore e padrone, letteralmente, di tutti gli uomini più provocanti e sensuali del pianeta."
Angel non è indifferente al Signore degli Incubi, ma per lei questa attrazione non è un bene purtroppo, perché il suo cuore è già impegnato... da Samael.
"Tu sei ciò che Samael cerca" disse il fantasma. La sua voce riecheggiò tra le mura della chiesa in modo estremamente inquietante. "Quindi tu sarai ciò che lui perderà."
Un colpo di scena nelle prime pagine che fa proseguire la lettura con un ampio sorriso.
Sono curiosa di leggere quello che accadrà nel libro di Samael, perché pare che Angel sarà in mezzo a due fuochi, che non scaldano semplicemente, ma ustionano.
Ho adorato anche i piccoli camei delle quattro cherubine all'interno di questa novella. Come dicevo prima, non gli manca proprio nulla.
Attendiamo in trepidazione il libro su Michele e incrociamo le dita... che ne sarà della rossa cherubina in pericolo? E quando l'Apice (il momento in cui tutti gli arcangeli si saranno ricongiunti con le loro metà) comincerà, come reagiranno i loro nemici secolari?
March 4, 2016
Let me start by saying that I read this short novellette, after reading the first three books, which was probably good. Angel is mentioned in each of the three novels, in the same brief manner. She has been an online friend to all of our archess. So from the beginning, even in book one, I had a feeling that Angel was going to play a role at some point.
At this point we learn that Angel learns about each archess through dreams, and then she friends them online, and she also keeps and eye on them in real life without them knowing it. She wants to keep them alive and make sure they met their archangels. She knows the drill, she knows what her purpose is and what she was put here for, sorta.
The thing is she doesn't really want them to get together because once they all do then something called the Cummulation is supposed to start and they are all supposed to be whisked back to heaven and not be here to help the human population anymore, and Angel is big on helping the humans.
We get just enough story to let us understand Angel a little better and to accept her role in all this. We understand the Cummulation a tiny bit better, but I still get the feeling that there is more to it than anyone really knows, and we actually find out who Angel was made for. Now its time to carry on and see what happens.
At this point we learn that Angel learns about each archess through dreams, and then she friends them online, and she also keeps and eye on them in real life without them knowing it. She wants to keep them alive and make sure they met their archangels. She knows the drill, she knows what her purpose is and what she was put here for, sorta.
The thing is she doesn't really want them to get together because once they all do then something called the Cummulation is supposed to start and they are all supposed to be whisked back to heaven and not be here to help the human population anymore, and Angel is big on helping the humans.
We get just enough story to let us understand Angel a little better and to accept her role in all this. We understand the Cummulation a tiny bit better, but I still get the feeling that there is more to it than anyone really knows, and we actually find out who Angel was made for. Now its time to carry on and see what happens.
February 4, 2017
Unfortunately, I read this novella in the wrong sequence as I have already read the four books about the archangels. For me this didn't affect the first three as much, I believed that Angel was a friend the archesses had met on line. I was a little puzzled when she made an appearance with Hesteros at the park, where Michael and Rhiannon were being attacked in the fourth book though.
This novella is a good introduction to the Lost Angels Series. Angel was sent to earth to look out for the other four archesses until each met her archangel. She has all the supernatural powers, like the other archesses and more. She has some history with Hesteros, the Nightmare King and now that he has found her again, he intends to keep an eye on her and discover who she really is.
It looks like she has a link to Samael too and now that I have read this, I am more intent on reading the final part of the series to find out how it all unravels. I understand that the final instalment is being released in August 2015 and I so look forward to reading it.
This series is pretty addictive and I would recommend to those who like the paranormal genre, and the archangels are out of this world!
This novella is a good introduction to the Lost Angels Series. Angel was sent to earth to look out for the other four archesses until each met her archangel. She has all the supernatural powers, like the other archesses and more. She has some history with Hesteros, the Nightmare King and now that he has found her again, he intends to keep an eye on her and discover who she really is.
It looks like she has a link to Samael too and now that I have read this, I am more intent on reading the final part of the series to find out how it all unravels. I understand that the final instalment is being released in August 2015 and I so look forward to reading it.
This series is pretty addictive and I would recommend to those who like the paranormal genre, and the archangels are out of this world!
April 11, 2015
Always, Angel is the prequel to the Lost Angels series and it did exactly what a prequel is supposed to do. It introduced me to the characters, laid out the groundwork for the series and got me excited about reading the next book.
Of course, it's a story unto itself. You can read it and decide not to move onto the book, Avenger's Angel but then you would never find out who or what Angel really is or what she is trying to hide or what her connection is to Hesperos and Samael, aside from the obvious. There is a big cliffhanger at the end of this novella.
I want to know how the archangels are going to find their archesses and I want to know just how all of this is going to work. I've read lots of books about vampires, werewolves, shifters and the like but I've never read anything about angels. I'm looking forward to this.
Of course, it's a story unto itself. You can read it and decide not to move onto the book, Avenger's Angel but then you would never find out who or what Angel really is or what she is trying to hide or what her connection is to Hesperos and Samael, aside from the obvious. There is a big cliffhanger at the end of this novella.
I want to know how the archangels are going to find their archesses and I want to know just how all of this is going to work. I've read lots of books about vampires, werewolves, shifters and the like but I've never read anything about angels. I'm looking forward to this.
November 13, 2011
This novella is an introduction to the new Lost Angels series. It gives an insight into the world of four Archangels and their destined mates, the Archesses, who are protected by Angel. Angel would do anything to stop the Archangels meeting their mates because once all four do the Culmination will begin and is this a good thing? Only time will tell.
Many questions have been left unanswered in this novella and hopefully Angel's story will be developed throughout the series.
There are many characters and entities that are brought into this short story from the outset and if this story sets the tone for what is to come, it looks like the Lost Angels series is going to be an excellent read.
Many questions have been left unanswered in this novella and hopefully Angel's story will be developed throughout the series.
There are many characters and entities that are brought into this short story from the outset and if this story sets the tone for what is to come, it looks like the Lost Angels series is going to be an excellent read.
March 23, 2013
Finally I've read this book... It's my first ebook... I have it now and it's worth it... It's just short for me but i don't care cause I've actually read Avenger's angel and Messenger's angel... Can't wait to have my Death's angel... I hope there would be a fifth book about Samael... Anyway, i love reading this book... Athough it's short, i fell in love with Angel right away... I hope to read more about her in the last series of books... I hope she stays... I like her character because she is patient, kind, understanding, protective, and loyal... She knows what she has to do... And the tasks she has to fulfill... She is perfect for Samael because they are like yin and yang, the bad and the good... Anyway, looking forwards to the next books... Keep it coming HKW!... :)
January 1, 2015
UPDATE: If I recall correctly, this some what ruined the first of the novels, so I would recommend not reading it fist.
Always, Angel is a short story introducing the Lost Angels series. I did wonder about reading it first, but it was written before the series came out, so I guess it's fine. It didn't seem to give too much away and if Angel appears in the books, well you'll know her secret. It ended on a bit of a cliffie, I so hope Angel's story gets finished, either within the books, or as another short at the end.
I had intended to lead right into the first book, but as the 3rd one is out at the end of next month, maybe I'll hold off for a bit. ^^
Always, Angel is a short story introducing the Lost Angels series. I did wonder about reading it first, but it was written before the series came out, so I guess it's fine. It didn't seem to give too much away and if Angel appears in the books, well you'll know her secret. It ended on a bit of a cliffie, I so hope Angel's story gets finished, either within the books, or as another short at the end.
I had intended to lead right into the first book, but as the 3rd one is out at the end of next month, maybe I'll hold off for a bit. ^^
November 10, 2012
Short and sweet Novella which introduces us to the Angel series as I have previously enjoyed her other books. I would recommend reading this one first as it gives you a basic insight into the characters and their special abilities. While I realise it is only a novella, I was disappointed that it was not as long as I would have liked but still a good start to this new series. I should point out I prefer full length novels and books that are part of the series as I do become invested in the characters. I have bought the next two books now so I am definitely hooked.
June 25, 2013
This is a prequel, not even really a novella. Quite short. I read Amazon reviews that told me to read this first or else a lot of stuff with the main character of this wouldn't make sense. There was a LOT of telling in this short piece of fiction, which made it not as strong as it could have been. I'm not sure if I will be reading the rest of the series or not because of that. It also has a few elements that I find kind of triggery (which other people probably wouldn't). I'm just undecided on this series.
August 7, 2015
3,5 per una breve novella che ci introduce il carismatico personaggio della bella Angel, la donna da sempre innamorata di Samael che ha un grande segreto e che gli è destinata. Una storia che si incastra perfettamente nella storyline principale degli arcangeli e che ci fa venire una grande voglia di leggere il quinto e ultimo romanzo della serie.
Tra parentesi Samael il mio personaggio preferito e ho grandi aspettative su di lui e Angel. Una nota di merito per il re degli Incubi, davvero un personaggio intrigante che sono certa sarà un gran elemento di disturbo.
Tra parentesi Samael il mio personaggio preferito e ho grandi aspettative su di lui e Angel. Una nota di merito per il re degli Incubi, davvero un personaggio intrigante che sono certa sarà un gran elemento di disturbo.
May 3, 2016
Es una historia corta que solo te da lo justo para que piques y empieces a leer la serie que prologa con la presentación de un misterioso personaje, Ángel, cuya naturaleza sospechamos es precisamente esa, angelical, pero que no tenemos claro, ya que es parte del misterio y del cuidadoso secreto que guarda mientras actua como "ángel protector" de las protagonistas de las novelas que componen la serie y que aquí apenas se vislumbran.
Como poco, me ha picado la curiosidad, así que leeré al menos el primero a ver qué tal es.
Como poco, me ha picado la curiosidad, así que leeré al menos el primero a ver qué tal es.
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