Author:Savannah KlineTitle: Beloved Of The Fallen
Publisher: Ulysses Press
Publish Date: July 10, 2010
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Review Copy Provided By: Book Lovin' Bitches Ebook Tours and the author
Book Blurb: HOW FAR IS THE FALL INTO TRUE LOVE?
An elegant combination of fantasy, thriller and romance, this debut novel from rising-star science fiction author Savannah Kline is a breathless tale of love, seduction and redemption.
Intelligent and ambitious, Kira Castlemaine is a beautiful young attorney with an exciting future. But the sudden death of her U.S. Congressman father turns Kira’s life upside down. Almost immediately, she is swept into politics and swept off her feet.
As the high-stake political intrigue unfurls, Kira finds herself at the epicenter of a congressional battle that will determine the fate of America and humanity. Helping guide her through this ordeal is her new lover—the handsome, shrewd political consultant Valentin. But what shadowy secret is the seemingly heaven-sent Valentin truly hiding?
Review: There are a lot of books about angels out there now with many different spins on these celestial beings. I'm really glad that Savannah chose to make her angels the more traditional variety.
The first 30 pages are an introduction to Valentin. We see him as he first was, before he fell from grace. Savannah portrayed him as an angel that very much is in touch with humanity and that brings about his downfall when it comes to "The Destined."
When next we see Valentin we are in modern times and he's no longer on the side of The Almighty. However he isn't truly a demon. Savannah writes the transition for him well. Plus the Castlemaine family is intriguing and they almost feel like "The Kennedy Family." Savannah transitions from ancient Babylon to modern times easily.
She quickly draws her reader in. The Castlemaine's are an interesting family and Kira seems to be the typical daughter of a politician. She's part bad girl and part savy media conscious lawyer, with political aspirations. The twists and turns in the plot really keep things moving along quickly. We see the death of her father....her campaign to take his House seat and then we see her as a Congresswoman. We also see how the Devil/Lucifer works to try to ruin humanity.
This was really a face paced read. Definitley one that could be devoured at one sitting if you have the time. It was very hard to put done. Valentin and Kira are two characters that readers will really love. Savannah did a great job with the politics in the story. She didn't over do things, for those readers that might not be interested.
She also tied up things neatly, if not in the way that readers would expect. Yet the story does have a happy ending for each of the main characters.
The other thing I really liked with this book was the spirituality. Savannah did a good job with the good v/s evil thing, without coming across as preachy. All in all, this was definitely a great read, and one of my favorites for the year.
If you like a little paranormal romantic suspense, this is definitely a great book to pick up.
Rating: 5 flowers
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