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Liked It “Wow... this is not your usual paranormal romance. It spans centuries. My head is still spinning. Others have done a much better job of reviewing this, so maybe I should just say "What they said" and let it go at that. |
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“I give this story 3.5 stars. Meljean Brook has created a fantastic world and wonderful mythology. The love story of Lilith and Hugh is beautiful. The overall story of finding freedom for the pair is a fun ride and an interesting tale. At times the action is exciting and fast paced. The romance is hot!
Twimom wrote this review 12 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
However, at times the story seemed a bit slow and overly wordy. I found there were several parts that I had to reread because the flow of action was choppy and/or hard to follow. I was able to read past it all, but I feel like I have missed out on the true meaning and/or actions of what happened in parts of the story.
WARNING - Spoilers...
My favorite part of the book came fairly early on when Hugh first sacrificed himself for the first time. The dialogue between Guardian Michael and demon Lilith was amazing. I could feel the anguish of Lilith, Hugh and Michael's concern. This clarity of emotion was also strong in Hugh's interactions with Lilith when he attempts to "set her free" by killing her and "falling."
Overall a good start to a promising series. I am looking foward to reading the next book.”“SOOOOO hard to get through! ”
Danielle wrote this review Sunday, November 29 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I've had this book for months after talking in person with Meljean and having her sign the copy. In case she shows up for the book signing in March with the Seattle writers, I should have read this and possibly get the next book in the series so she can sign it too.
Tami H wrote this review Tuesday, March 24 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I tried starting it before Destiny Kills. It wasn't pulling me in but I'll give it another whirl. Missed the book signing.”“Wow... this is not your usual paranormal romance. It spans centuries. My head is still spinning. Others have done a much better job of reviewing this, so maybe I should just say "What they said" and let it go at that.
DKayeS wrote this review Sunday, November 23 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Nah, I'll try to explain my own reactions to this book.
Lilith is a demon, Lucifer's daughter. Hugh was a young knight escorting his lord's equally young wife home, when he discovers Lilith engaged in a bit of BDSM with said lord, who's, fortunately, blindfolded. Lilith is startled into giving Hugh her real name, and agrees not to reveal that he witnessed the man's humiliation in exchange for Hugh owing her a favor later on.
That doesn't save Hugh for long, though, because she tricks him into appearing to betray his lord with the young wife (she's a demon--it's what she does), and the lord kills him.
Lilith realizes too late that she has feelings for Hugh, so she begins the process of turning him into a demon, but stops and instead allows archangel Michael to do the honors, turning Hugh into a Guardian, and basically her enemy.
We follow the two of them through the centuries, and it's an intense, complicated relationship the two of them have, with nothing nearly as simple as good and evil, heaven and hell between them. The dark complexity of their relationship has a feel not unlike Kinsale's For My Lady's Heart or Shadowheart. There's love and pain and sacrifice and despair and longing and betrayal and redemption.
My only complaint, and it's not a very big one, is that Demon Angel was confusing in spots. That might change on a re-read, and this is definitely a book that I'll re-read. Not too soon, though--it's too intense for that. I think I'll go back instead and re-read "Falling for Anthony" in Hot Spell. I'd found that too confusing to enjoy very thoroughly at the time--I'll bet it'll make more sense now. ”
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Jennifer Ray wrote this review Wednesday, February 13 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Can there be light without darkness? It is an age old question, and one at the crux of the strange relationship between Hugh and Lilith. Inexplicably drawn to one another, they both know they are forbidden to each other. Love, sex, even friendship between a demon from Hell and a Guardian from Heaven can never be.
Lilith is a seducer, a temptress, a tormenter of humankind. A Halfling demon, she finds her human half responding to Hugh’s kindness, in spite of the promise of her Punishment at the hands of Lucifer for such weakness.
Protector of the innocent, Hugh wants nothing more than to save Lilith. He’ll do anything towards that end – even give up Heaven itself.
Demon Angel is the second book in Meljean Brook’s series titled The Guardians (the first story is found in the anthology Hot Spell.) I read this book not realizing that it was a continuation of a series, and I can happily report that understanding Demon Angel is not dependent on having already read the first story. The author does an admirable job of detailing her universe, and teaching readers the tenets of the world she has created in this series.
I greatly enjoyed the plot of Demon Angel and found myself drawn to the compelling characters Brook created for this book – both the primary characters and the supporting characters. Fans of this book will be happy to learn that the fourth book in this series stars two of the most intriguing supporting characters from the second book.
While I enjoyed this book, I did feel that the pacing was a bit slow at times. This could be a byproduct of the need to teach the mythos of Brook’s world to us alongside telling the story itself. I think that subsequent books in this series could benefit from having a glossary in the front of the book, removing the need for so much of this sort of detail in the prose.
That said, if you enjoy a good paranormal romance, then Meljean Brook’s The Guardian, Book 2: Demon Angel is a perfect addition to your book wish list!
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“Some days I feel inundated with paranormal romances, but Brooks' books are a cut above. This is the one that started it all, and it's a great read! Bad girl demon meets good boy angel and sparks fly--for centuries. A hot read with great characters and snappy dialog.”
DarleneMarshall wrote this review Thursday, January 31 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This was a wonderful book. It was a little slow at the beginning, but after a couple of chapters I was hooked! This book got my attention to angel/demon themed books. Can't wait to find the time to read the next one!”
Marty Rayne wrote this review Friday, July 27 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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