[bookcover:Chanson de l'Ange Book One: Orphan in Winter|18709304]
I just finished reading the Chanson de l'Ange series a few days ago, and I was simply blown away! I am not normally one to physically express emotions while reading a book, but Paisley's books had me laughing, smiling and crying in turns. My heart skipped beats within my chest and then ached in despair, depending upon the plight of the characters.

Paisley has a writing style that is truly unique and her own, and her plot is believable. Her re-telling of the beloved tale of the Phantom of the Opera is, by far, one of my favorite ones ever now, and I encourage any "Phan" to read it. A word of caution, though: once you begin reading these books, you won't want to put them down! Many times I would reach a "calming" point in the book, and then I would make the mistake of reading a snippet on a break at work only to be filled with longing to return to the pages throughout the rest of my work day. That is how good and addicting these books are!

Although there is so much I could say in praise of this series, I dare not say more for fear of revealing elements that would spoil the story for readers who haven't read these books yet. In a word, they are PHANTASTIC and a must-read for lovers of Phantom of the Opera!!!

Another note: I also highly encourage readers of this series to purchase the accompanying Immortal Aria album that was inspired by these wonderful books. The neoclassical style music is simply amazing and serves as a perfect backdrop to the scenes in the books. It contains both instrumental and vocal pieces, and the melodies are intoxicating. Of course, the vocals are astounding as well with their crystalline and velvety timbres. Per the author's advice, I listened to the first two songs of the album prior to reading the series and then indulged in the remaining tracks upon finishing it. The album itself tells the story that the series does, and I can envision each moment in the book within every strain of the powerful music on this album every time I listen to it. ( )