Raziel

Kind of slow, not sure if I'll get the next one

Ok, I really wish you could give a half star. I wanted to give the bood a 3.5 because it took way too long at the beginning with Allie trying to figure out that she was dead. Then, if you're looking for a lot of romance or sexy love scenes, this book is definitely not for you. I don't think there was any sex until more than halfway into the book. Just the cover made that a little deceiving. I mean, seriously, look at Raziel on the cover! Anyway, I went ahead and went for the higher rating because it did hold my attention once the plot was revealed. There was also some good suspense but again, a lot of that was close to the end of the book. Another reason I gave it a 4 instead of a 3 is because I did like this take on the whole 'angel/demon' thing. It was pretty interesting to read the take on free will and what that really means (as far as the story is concerned).

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Loved It!

This was a nice change from the standard vampire/werewolf stories. It had a lot of character and kept me guessing. I really enjoyed the fallen angel slant. Definitely a good read, I couldn't put it down once I started it.

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Highly recommend

Just picked it up cause I was looking for a new series to read and it was near the dark-hunter (kenyon) books. I loved this one and can't wait for May for the next one. easy to read and you really start to care for everyone in the book.

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WOW! What a winner

Allegra "Allie" Watson wrote sassy biblical murder mysteries. However her career as a novelist ends when she dies in a bus accident.

Because of her saucy biblical tales, Allegra is slated for hellfire. However, Raziel, one of the twenty-Fallen that Enoch with bias mentioned, violates the afterlife operating procedures. Instead of guiding her soul to her final destination, although unsure why he reacted like he did as he has ferried countless lost souls, Raziel changes her destination saving her from eternal damnation. He is injured in the process. Sparks fly between this blood drinking Fallen and the damned he temporarily rescued. His peers take the pair to safety in Sheol. However by doing what he did and what the other Fallen did for the condemned duet, they enable God's last remaining archangel Uriel the "unfallen" to break the millennia old armistice sending the flesh eating Nephilim swarm to attack Raziel and the other Fallen.

Although the opening acts take a bit of adjustment to understand who's who and what is going on in the Kristina Douglas pantheon, fans will believe it is worth the time as the story line turns into a fast-paced angelic war with an intelligent obvious jab at the hypocrisy of organized religions. Cleverly designed so that heavenly decree is deigned by bureaucrats, fans will enjoy Raziel's (and Allie) tale as the Nephilim led by one who takes pride that he never fell attacks the Fallen using the rescue of a condemned as the excuse for open war.

Harriet Klausner

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Definitely worth it

First off I would have liked to give this book four and a half stars but obviously couldn't. I was pleasantly surprised to have found this debut author because this book and the others in this series are super good. I love the world Douglas has weaved together in this story and it just gets better in the following books of the series. I love it when an author creates something so unique as the world in which Allie, Raziel, and the rest of the Fallen live in. To me it is a breath of fresh air to NOT be reading a book that you've felt you have read before based on the same endless story lines. The reason I didn't give it a five star rating is because the story does start off a bit slow in the first few chapters, and at first I felt that I'd end up putting it down and never picking it back up. But don't fret because soon you'll be completely taken away into a fantastic world ripe with mysteries, evil enemies, different and otherworldly realms to explore, and of course some great love and sex.

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great book

I loved this book, I just wish there was more to the future of Raziel and Allies relationship, either way it was a great book.

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Great story!

Not what I expected but a great story! Once I started I could not put down! Can't wait to read all the books in this series!

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I loved this book the begining was a little slow but once you ge

I loved this book the begining was a little slow but once you get through the first 15 pages or so you cant put it down and the series just keeps getting better and better i just finished the third one and can not wait for the next one to come out!!!!!

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4.5stars actually. These were such entertaining characters, I wa

4.5stars actually. These were such entertaining characters, I was engaged from the outset. Allie was so layered she practically jumped of the page and Raziel was perfectly luscious for want of a better description. Their steamy interaction had you grabbing a fan or a partner of your own. Although unseen, the main villain’s presence and threatening posture was palpable. One of the strong, vibrant characters was so ingrained into the story that the sudden loss of that character – although necessary, resonated throughout the remainder of story and the other characters. All of the standard story mechanics fired on all cylinders.
The special conceit of this vampire series provides a firm and broad foundation for what could be a successful and long running series if this origin story has anything to say about it.

This was my first Kristina Douglas but it will definitely not be my last.

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Awesome

So far this series rocks

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curious

This was a nice escape from the everyday.

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GOOD

OK BOOK

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Check this one out!!!

Great book! I love this series and look forward to reading more.

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After reading through almost half of this book, I was ready to j

After reading through almost half of this book, I was ready to jump into the fires of hell to get away from the 2 main characters! It's not that Ms. Douglas does not write well develped characters, she does. However, they're just not very likeable. The female lead was whiny, confused and a bit neurotic through out most of the book. I just didn't get a sense of any real connection between her and Raziel other than the sex, which btw had pretty much no foreplay. Something I find odd considering this was written by a woman. Also, the sexist pig fallen angels were pretty difficult to stomach. This attitude really didn't change by the end of the book, and their home in Sheoul had an almost David Koresh compound like feel it. If you like this particular genre your time and money are much better spent reading JR Ward, Caris Roane, Gena Showalter or Lara Adrian. All good reads!

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Absolutely Amazing!!! A Must Read!!!

I was truly drawn in at first page and stayed glued until the very last word!!!! She takes through a river of emotons and feeling from Exotic to Tender, Anger to Amazed...You will be happy that you allowed this read into your library and your heart....

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Good book

Main character was a tad annoying to me but asides from that it was a great book and i would recommend.

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Great read!

Loved it!

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Highly Recommended- A Must Read

This is a MUST READ book to enjoy!

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Great book

I loved this book!! I could not put it down!!

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HIGHLY RECOMMEND

LOVED IT CANT WAIT FOR THE NEXT BOOK!!!

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