"A dark and inviting supernatural thriller." - Kirkus Reviews
"The imagery really allowed me to be fully immersed in Achaia's world, and Brandy's (the author) wit really got me laughing several times." - Jo via Goodreads
"A great story with action, drama and humor that intertwines religion, angels and demons, and the challenges of being a teenager and an outlier." -Author SJ Pratt via Goodreads
"Transgression is a beautiful debut into the Kingdom Come universe. As soon as the last page closed, I was already reaching for Penance, the next book in the series. I highly recommend this for fans of urban fantasy who love angels, demons, and a respectful twist on Christian lore." - Author CK Sorens via Goodreads
"Ever open a book and before you know it it's two days later That's Trangression by Brandy Ange." - Author Marie Franke via Goodreads
"I don't want to give away spoilers so I'll be vague, but brace yourself for action, good and evil, battles, incredibly well developed characters, amazing descriptions of landscapes, travels, planes, trains, natural and human disasters, innocence, families, friends, finding yourself, emotions... I could go on and on. This book has it all crammed into a neat package of page turning addiction." -Christina via Goodreads
"I truly loved this book. Brandy has an incredible way of introducing the characters in the middle of the action. No need to wait until the last 100 pages (like most books) to reach an exciting event, the action is how you get to know the characters, their hearts, their intentions, and their depth. I was a little nervous as it seems like the book is going to be about a group dramatic high school students, as high school is where the book opens... but it's not that AT ALL. This book is intriguing, deep, and so so well written. Well done Ange! I am so excited for Penance!" -Sarah via Goodreads
"Although this is a traditionally Christian religious-based adventure I did not find it "preachy" or condescending at all. There is a heavy mythological back story that forces you to look beyond what you knew about the religion as you embrace this new hiarchy of the angels along with the Dante's Inferno inspired spiraling depths of hell." -Author Elizabeth Garver via Goodreads
"Flawlessly paced spiritual YA adventure!" - Author Sarah Newland via Goodreads
"I didn't want it to end. I can't wait to read the next book in the series. The characters and plot were so different from other YA novels out there which made it unpredictable!" - Carly via Goodreads
"From beginning to end, Ange draws you into a world that recognizes the warfare between angels and demons. She uses vivid imagery to pull you into the story - so much so that I found myself forgetting it is not a movie!
Her description of hell is chilling and gives the reader a sense of the serious degree to which its occupants suffer there.
I loved her unorthodox imagery and willingness to push boundaries on Traditional topics. In particular, I loved the imagery she used when describing Naphtali, the main character's surrogate uncle.
I am excited for the second installment!" - Josh via Goodreads
2019-07-26
A teenage girl learns that she's part angel in this debut YA fantasy.
Sixteen-year-old Achaia Cohen thinks that she and her father, Shael, move around so much because he's a writer who's always on assignment. It's actually because he's one of the Nephilim—the guardian angels of God. Years ago, his charge had been U.S. Sen. Anna Connolly, as per God's plan, but they fell in love and had a child. After a demon killed Anna, Shael traded his angelic soul to Lucifer for the chance to raise Achaia, the only human/Nephilim hybrid in existence. Now, in New York, Shael continues the difficult task of protecting his daughter, who's unaware of her lineage, from evil forces. As demons stalk the pair, Shael enlists his angelic colleague, Naphtali, for added defense. More aid comes in the form of several Nephilim disguised as high school kids: Noland, Olivier, Yellaina, Emile, and Amelia. They help Achaia settle into school and city life while keeping their angelic superpowers (and wings) hidden. Still, Achaia feels like a hostage, as her father is always afraid for her safety. Then Shael vanishes, and Achaia must confront the truth about her background. For this series opener, Ange sculpts a heroic teen saga in the mold of X-Men comics, substituting a speedster (Olivier), a firestarter (Noland), and a language expert (Yellaina) for the latter's mutant heroes. At one point, she appealingly nods to the supreme deity's cultural malleability: "Today, God appeared as a tall man wearing white robes, his skin changing colors in ever-shifting hues of black, white, olive, and maple." The imagery is often graceful, as well: "Shael sat silently, letting [Lucifer's] words meet him like the tide on the beach." The concept of free will weaves its way into the action-oriented plot, which also includes romance elements; Achaia's half-human nature allows her to make decisions that her full-Nephilim cohort can't, and following one's heart is shown to be more important than strict adherence to heavenly mandate. Ange leaves all the pieces in place for a grander sequel.
A dark and inviting supernatural thriller.
