Marie Benedict

I gave Fallen Angel 5 stars because i LOVE the story!! I have read about vampires, werewolves, zombies, and all manner of other supernatural beings, but never have I read a story based solely on Angels. I read Hush, Hush and loved the story of a fallen angel, but Heather Terrell has brought out a whole new look on Fallen Angel. We have Ellspeth "Ellie" and Michael as our " fallen Angels" although from the beginning you are left wondering exactly what they are and why Ellie can't remember meeting Micheal 3 years ago on a trip with her parents.
You are left wondering throughout the book if the two will ever figure things out. From flying to blood lust, you will wonder along with Michael and Ellie if they actually are vampires. There are a few supporting characters, and I disliked Missy right along with Ellie, but learned to love Ruth as the support that Ellie needed even if she didn't see it for a little bit in the book. When Zeke makes himself known to Ellie and Michael, you have to wonder who is telling the truth to Ellie, her parents; who may not really be her parents; or Zeke. And if she believes one over the other, where will her path take her; good or bad?
The blurb/ summary of the book lets the reader know that there will be a battle between good and evil, but there really is only one small " battle" in the book and that is more towards the end. without giving away too much more of the book, know that in the end good prevails. Hopefully Eternity, the second book in the series will answer all the lingering questions and give us more insight into what exactly the purpose of Michael and Ellie is.
Fallen Angel is a definite must read for lovers of Hush, Hush and Evermore. Heather Terrell prevails in her writing and storytelling.… (más)

The life of Bell da Costa Greene (nee' Belle Greener) is important to the history of our nation. That being said, this book should have been written as a nonfiction biography. Readers will know up front that they are reading to learn something. Yes, the novel can instruct, but as biographical fiction, there were several problems. First of all, there really wasn't a "story" here. The plot was her life. It was BORING in many parts...I love books, but the characters were buying books and art and the conflict was about who could outbid other collectors. (Who cares?!)
Novels can also get into the heart and soul of the characters. I never felt that in this story. She is rather flat as a character. Belle lamented about having to be white in the public, but "colored" when she came home and laid her head down on her pillow. We know this because she states it but, we, as readers, don't get deep enough into her interior life to feel her experience. The romance in the book was slightly more interesting, but her vacillating about her love interest's despicable behavior doesn't seem to be in line with her character's personality- a strong, educated and business savvy career woman who can read a room and use her people skills to out- maneuver social and business competitors.
What really made this book painful to read was that the authors created stilted dialogues between characters written to "instruct" the readers on art, racial issues, history, and feminism. I skimmed most of these lectures/monologues. Overall, I found it a chore to read. I only completed it because it was a selection for my book club.… (más)