Carrie Shepherd

Disclaimers:
I received this book from Early Reviewers in exchange for an honest review.
I have not finished it yet due to lack of wifi connectivity for over a month (hence the late review).

So far, I find this story extremely interesting. I do wish it was told more in a linear fashion; flashbacks within flashbacks plus the completely strange element of modernity inserted in the beginning in this tale of gods, angels, and demons is a tad disconcerting. However, after becoming completely engulfed in the television show Supernatural, I have enjoyed reading/watching alternate views of the Christian mythology (no offence meant by this wording). I look forward to finishing it, although I'm a tad wary of reading the sequel if it's just as long. I love long books, but more so in a physical format than a digital.

I will update this review after I've finished reading the book.… (más)

I feel like this was a tedious read. While a good book in the end, it was very confusing to follow for the first three quarters of the book.

Based on biblical and mythological ideas, it follows the struggles of the premises of right and wrong from the perspective of the gods, angels and demons. Should all be redeemed and granted forgiveness? Or are only mortals afforded that entitlement? The politics, strategics and conspiracies of an all out war ensue.

*I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review.… (más)

This book was a little difficult to get into but once I had made it about a quarter of the way through the story I was hooked. The characters are dynamic and strike an emotional harmony that will bring you to tears. It is rare for me to find a book that moves me in this manner and when I do I get choked up just thinking about it. Fall From Grace (The Scribing of Ishitar Book 1) hit me on a deep and personal level. As you move through the story you will see a world unfold that is grand and complicated and so very well put together that it makes you question what it is to be human. I am truly in love with this book.

As someone who loves the mythologies that this world was based on I couldn't help but think of how great it would be to design a role playing game based on the concepts and themes contained within this massive volume. This book covers cosmic events and scales the full range of human emotion. It is certainly not a light read and I would advice that if you decide to read it, that you set aside a weekend to really dedicate your time to the story. This is because once you get into it, you will not want to stop. Life outside of the book will go on hold as the story takes on a life of its own.… (más)