Emma Jane Hellsbane always knew she was different, but she had no idea she wasn’t even human. Well, at least she’s half-human. She’s half-fallen angel, too, and now dear ol’ dad wants her dead. All the Fallen angels want all their troublesome offspring removed from the mortal coil so she’s trying not to take it personally. Besides, she wants him dead just as much. Her father’s death is the only way she’ll be forgiven for his sin, stop those pesky demons from trying to hack off her head, and have any hope at all of getting back to a normal life as a wicked slick Intuitive Consciousness Explorer. Of course, first she’ll have to figure out which fallen angel is her father, avoid accidentally seducing her angelic mentor, help an old friend conquer his own fallen sperm donor, and basically save the world from a cataclysmic divine smack down. No problem. With a last name like Hellsbane, Emma Jane was definitely born for the job
This book sent me on an emotional roller coaster ride! It started out so interest. I loved the concept of her being a half angel demon fighter! And things were building up so nicely. I liked all the characters, the plot was moving at a good speed- I was a happy girl. Then, right about half way through the book Paige Cuccaro did something that ripped my heart out! I was so crushed, and I thought for sure that something would miraculously happen later on to fix this incident. So I kept reading, partly because I was so invested in the characters and partly because I wanted her to undo what she had done. Now I’m not going to tell you what happened or how the book ended, but I will tell you this: read Hellsbane and finish it through to the end because I was so glad that I did! I really enjoyed this book, and while I am still not quite over the heartbreaking parts, the story line and the characters make up for it. I have to know what is going to happen next. I have to know more about Emma Jane. So much was hinted at and I want to know what it all means.
Emma Jane is a really cool character. You know she has all this power, but I really liked that she didn’t just pick it all up over night like a natural. She needed help killing demons for a while and there were people there to watch her back. I like that she didn’t just pick up a sword and go at it like a pro. She had to work for it. And I also like that there is still so much that we don’t know about her. I can’t wait to find out what other secrets Emma Jane has! Bring on book 2 please!!
Another thing, Emma has potential guys galore. Seriously, they are everywhere she goes, and I’m not sure who I like best with her. Eli is so mysterious and hot, but he is an angel so I’m not sure I would want that for him. And then the other guys have issues too. I can’t wait to see what is going to develop on the love front for our pretty little Emma Jane.
So what is my final take on Hellsbane? Were there things I would have changed about the book? YES! Well, maybe only one thing. (and it might have something to do with a certain wanna be pitcher…) But I really, really liked this book! I love how everything was described, I love the character development, I love the writing, and I love Emma’s last name! Overall, Hellsbane is a well written book with an awesome plot and characters that seemed so real. I thoroughly enjoyed it!
4/5 Gavels
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Thank youf or a great review and for the giveaway. I especially love tht you mentioned you became invested in the characters because I think that’s what is truly necessary for you to love a book, a connection to the characters. It’s an interesting concept and I have to tell you that I am now dying to read this book, more so based on your review than anything else. Thank you
Thank youf or a great review and for the giveaway. I especially love tht you mentioned you became invested in the characters because I think that’s what is truly necessary for you to love a book, a connection to the characters. It’s an interesting concept and I have to tell you that I am now dying to read this book, more so based on your review than anything else. Thank you
I absolutely love books that send my emotions reeling and based on your review, keep you reeling long after you’ve made it to the end of the ride: “…I am still not quite over the heartbreaking parts…”
I’m a huge fan of YA paranormal books and this sounds fantastic. Thank you for a wonderful review.
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Emma Jane Hellsbane always knew she was different, but she had no idea she wasn’t even human. Well, at least she’s half-human. She’s half-fallen angel, too, and now dear ol’ dad wants her dead. All the Fallen angels want all their troublesome offspring removed from the mortal coil so she’s trying not to take it personally. Besides, she wants him dead just as much. Her father’s death is the only way she’ll be forgiven for his sin, stop those pesky demons from trying to hack off her head, and have any hope at all of getting back to a normal life as a wicked slick Intuitive Consciousness Explorer.
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Ashley Prince
This book sounds great! I am very intrigued as to what this event is that broke your heart so much.
Alexa
This sounds like it’s going to be really interesting!
evrythngzen
Thank youf or a great review and for the giveaway. I especially love tht you mentioned you became invested in the characters because I think that’s what is truly necessary for you to love a book, a connection to the characters. It’s an interesting concept and I have to tell you that I am now dying to read this book, more so based on your review than anything else. Thank you
evrythngzen
Thank youf or a great review and for the giveaway. I especially love tht you mentioned you became invested in the characters because I think that’s what is truly necessary for you to love a book, a connection to the characters. It’s an interesting concept and I have to tell you that I am now dying to read this book, more so based on your review than anything else. Thank you
lag123
I had not heard of this book. Thanks for the great review!
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Anna
The book sounds awesome THX for the awesome giveaway PLZ count me in fingers crossed
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Evika
This sounds AWESOME! Another good book for the upcoming year. Thanks. 🙂
Sapphyria
I absolutely love books that send my emotions reeling and based on your review, keep you reeling long after you’ve made it to the end of the ride:
“…I am still not quite over the heartbreaking parts…”
I’m a huge fan of YA paranormal books and this sounds fantastic. Thank you for a wonderful review.
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