Oh how the mighty have fallen…
Or rather, how we refused to turn a blind eye to the atrocities occurring in Alfemir any longer.
When I planned my escape from Alfemir’s cruelty and tight grip on the angels who live there, I never dared to think about returning. But that version of me is dead. My father and the other Archangels have no idea who, or what, I have become in my time away, and if they want to drag me back screaming, they have another thing coming.
When scouts find the Rebellion camp and blood stains the ground of our new home, we are left with no choice but to create a plan.
A plan to extinguish Alfemir and all they stand for.
Buried secrets come to life that have the opportunity to change the tides in our favor, but at what cost?
New enemies and friends reveal themselves, and I’m left reeling between all the connections around me and figuring out what each of them mean.
Is it possible to fall for more than one soul that calls out to me when it feels like I have a home in each of theirs More so, is it possible to not have to choose between them?
Fighting for those I’ve come to love, and the possibility of a better future for all, fills me with a purpose I’ve never felt before.
I just never thought my purpose would impact whether we all live or die in the end.
Stars, give me strength.
I started this book straight after finishing the previous one, and it was good I did that because, omg, that ending!
I’m not going to spoil anything, but our (knowledge of the) world expands a lot in this book as we learn a lot more about what goes on and the lies that have been told to keep the angels in check.
Kieran is an incredibly strong woman. She fell for a reason, and she stands by it. She wants to help the Rebellion, and after finally knowing what she is and the terrible burden that comes with it, she does all she can to prepare herself.
She’s got a lot on her shoulders, but she doesn’t need to do everything alone. Ronan, Gabe, Bastian, and Niz are there for her every step of the way. And yes, even Steele is getting a tad more open (though he still has a ton of groveling to do, to be honest). They’re all training hard and learning more about their affinities.
This book was filled with revelations, not only for Kieran but for the whole group. They all have their own struggles and fears to overcome. The question is, will they have time to deal with them before it’s too late?
I love this series! I’m curious about the “why” behind everything, and I’d love to see the characters have some downtime to talk about their feelings. They’re not used to opening up (or sharing, lol), so that will be fun to explore!
I have to warn you, though… If you hate cliffhangers, this one is pretty big.
Having read many of both authors’ books, I know we’re in for a wild ride, and I am so here for it!
I absolutely can’t wait for the next installment 😀
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