It has been quite some time that I’ve read or listened to a book where the main characters are all angels. I wouldn’t usually pick up this genre of book and I must say that I’ve been pleasantly surprised by this prequel. So much so, that I plan to continue with the series. I was concerned at the beginning of the story as I found the angels’ bickering rather childish and felt that the story could have moved a bit faster. However, Lucifer entered the picture with his unholy scheme, and the pace with the action increased enough to capture my attention. The Archangel ‘s watcher, Jude Thadeus, has had his hands full trying to keep the Archangels out of trouble but they’ve often ignored his warnings with dire consequences that have affected the current love of their lives. Lucifer, who has been thrown out of heaven by his Father, plots the ultimate revenge, despite the fact that his Mother has cared well for him and provided him with a beautiful piece of countryside. Everyone seems to have a plan, but they have all forgotten one key component. How will their Father react to all this chicanery, when he has been warning them about their behavior. The storyline in this prequel provides the reader/listener with clues to what lies ahead in the series. Paranormals, vampires, and of course Lucifer will continue to interfere with Jude Thadeus’ progress in reuniting the Archangels. This is sure to be a very interesting series. My only negative comment is the prequel ends with a ‘cliffhanger’ which is one of my pet peeves since too many authors use this technique to force readers into buying sequels to obtain the end of a story. Since this novel is a prequel, I’m hoping that this will be the only cliffhanger utilized. For those who enjoy audiobooks, Gary Bennet, the narrator, provides a very good performance throughout this novel. He has a range of vocal characterizations that help the listener differentiate between the Angels which helps to visualize the novel as you listen. I’m looking forward to hearing more of his storytelling as the series continues.
I received a complementary copy of this audiobook at my request, from StoryOrigin in exchange for an honest review. I am not related nor friends with this author. The opinions expressed in this review are fully mine unless identified as that of another person.