Monday, 29 October 2012
Angel Arias ( The Night Creature #2) by Marianne de Pierres
Published 2011 by Random House Australia
Source: purchased
Rating: 4 paws
From the blurb: Retra - now called Naif - has escaped from Ixion, the island of ever-night. She doesn't know if her friends on the island survived the battle between the Ripers and the rebels. But she does know that she must return home, behind the sealed walls of Grave, to find out why the Ripers have been seen there talking to the councillors. What links the two worlds?First she must convince Ruzalia to help her. The fierce pirate captain saves those who face terrible fates on Ixion, but that doesn't guarantee their gratitude. Instead, she faces a revolt - and Naif is caught in the middle.Naif will need all her courage to survive. For Lenoir, who wants to keep her safe, for her friends Suki and Rollo, if they live, for Markes, who has secrets of his own, and for the new friends she will make on this journey.The fate of worlds depends on it.
Angel Arias by Marianne de Pierres is the sequel to Burn Bright (my review). The blurb does a good job of summing up the book (although it might be a bit spoilery to those who are yet to read BB).
While I enjoyed Burn Bright, I enjoyed Angel Arias a lot more, but I wasn't surprised because I often enjoy sequels because all the world building was done in the previous book and it’s much easier to return to a world I've already visited. The story picks up right where Burn Bright finished, Naif has escaped Ixion leaving behind Lenoir and friends. She wants to return to Grave and find out what the Elders have to do with Ixion and the Night Creatures.
Naif is such a fantastic lead character, despite being raised to be quiet and passive, she has really broken free of her former life and is now brave, kind, and determined. I was pleased to see Markes again and was eager for something more to develop between them, despite Naif's connection to Lenoir. Speaking of Lenoir, we are treated to a prologue from his perspective as well as a chapter towards the end of the book. I really liked the chance to find out his thoughts and feelings and was glad that Naif had him looking out for her.
The story is action-packed with sinister undertones and this had me on the edge of my seat while reading. The world of Ixion and Grave is not a place I’d ever want to visit as there are so many horrible aspects but I could understand Naif's need to protect her friends and do whatever was necessary.
Being a middle book often means a lot of to-ing and fro-ing but not much plot progression but I was happy with the developments in this story. Re-visiting Grave introduced new characters as well as new information and the ending has me very eager to read book three, Shine Light.
Fans of Burn Bright will love the continuation of Naif’s story in Angel Arias, the mood is still dark, ominous and creepy will plenty of action to keep readers engaged and an ending that will have you keen for the final book.
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30 comments:
Fab review! I really love this series so I can't wait to read the final book.
Glad you enjoyed Angel Arias, Mands! I love this series because it IS dark. Marianne hasn’t been afraid to journey into darkness and pull you along for the ride.
I've been wanting to start this series, and now that the sequel is out it seems like a good time. It's a nice surprise when the sequel is better than the first book too. Sounds like a good spooky Halloween read. Great review, Mandee, and thanks for the giveaway!
I've read mixed reviews about the first book, so I wanted to wait til others (you :P) read the rest of the series to see if it was worth starting. Glad to hear that this book is better! Those covers are really stunning.
-Maggie
I haven't read the series, yet but it does look really interesting. I love the covers too.
I just love it when a sequel outshines its predecessor, there's nothing like it. It always makes me so happy. That might be the push I need to finally start this series. I'm very drawn to the covers and I've heard so many great things.
Thanks for the giveaway! :)
Really great review, Mandee! I enjoyed the first book when I read it and can't wait to try this one, especially as you thought it was better. Thanks for the giveaway. :)
:) This sounds like a fun sequel. That's great that many perspectives are used throughout the story.
Thanks for the giveaway!!! ^^
I haven't heard of this before I don't think. I like action packed edge of my seat! Thanks for sharing!
I'm not familiar w/this series, but it certainly seems well done. I find that I enjoy second books in a series more, also, b/c the world is already I'm place. I'm glad you enjoyed this. Great review!
aw yay i'm glad you enjoyed the sequel! sequels can be a hit or miss for me but i totally agree that the world building is all laid out in the first book. great review, mandee!
Thanks so much for the chance!! I so want to read this sereies.
I haven't read this series- but it does sound interesting. I like that you liked the sequel better. It is true that once the world has been created it is easier to jump in. Thanks for the giveaway.
~Jess
Mandee, thank you so much for participating in Something Wicked. This series has been on my wish list. I love books with dark, edgy sinister tones so I would love to check this out. I m glad the middle book pans out!
I would love to win! The series sounds great.
Love your review, though it's not really my thing of a book, plus I'm not really familiar with this series.
Thanks for the review though :D
Wonderful review, Mandee! I'm so glad you enjoyed this sequel as well as I still have Burning Bright to read. It's on my Kindle, so hopefully I can get to it soon and visit this fantastic world! :D
I've been meaning to try Burn Bright for AGES. So many people recommend it. I actually have been let down by a lot of sequels so it is really exciting to hear that you liked the second books more than the first.
I haven't read it yet, but I would love to! Thank you so much for the chance! :)
Thanks for doing this giveaway, Mandee! You're all welcome to join the blog tour starting today. Get to know more about the characters and being in the running to win a mystery basket by CRACKING THE CODE!
http://www.burnbright.com.au/shine-light-blog-tour-ruzalia/
I haven't heard of this series before but I like the sound of it. It sounds super unique. Thanks for holding the awesome giveaway as well!
Thank you for the international giveaway! Can't wait to read it :)
I haven't read this series yet, but I'm looking for new great reads.
Love your review! I reviewed Angel Arias recently and had some of the same thoughts. I consider it to be a great bridge from the beginning to the end of the series and I loved getting a better picture of Grave. I can't wait to read Shine Light!
I have Burn Bright on my shelf. Haven't had a chance to pick it up yet, but this series sounds awesome! Thanks for the giveaway!
Haven't read the series yet. Thanks for the giveaway.
I haven't read the series but I think I would very much enjoy it :)
~Steph T
I'm so glad you had fun reading this book Mandee! I had some issues with the first book so wasn't really sure whether to pick the next book up, but you're review has made it sound like I'm missing out on so much awesomness! Great review! :)
I have never heard of this series before but I really love the books cover and it sounds really interesting! It must be good if it got 4 paws! Awesome review Mandee! I didn't read it word for word because I haven't read the first book but from what I read it was yet again another fantastic review that makes me want to start this series. :)
Sinister action is always the way to go. I absolutely adore the covers of these books. And, of course, in typical Asher fashion, that's the first thing I want to talk about xD But, it's true! They are so pretty! It's nice to have a new, intriguing series on my radar.
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