*The following text is a completely honest review. Thank you and please enjoy the review.*
Thank you Patchwork Press for introducing me to this amazing series and for allowing me to be part of the Blog Tour. Did I mention I think I found my obsession series. 2 more books? Yes, please let me have them now.
So the Ignite series deals with the popular topic of Fallen Angels. At least with fallen angels it hasn’t been overdone and we don’t have any of the sparkly variety around here. No we just have the feathery variety. I’ve read many books dealing with Fallen Angels (check my other reviews if you don’t believe me,) and this one by far is the best. Erica Crouch has writing skills beyond most big name authors.
I can see that skepticism brewing in your eyes. Don’t believe do you? It’s okay I understand but here’s my proof:
“Since when do you work with angels, Nicor?” I ask, spitting on the ground to get rid of the taste of the
gag.
“Since when do you?” Nicor counters.
Sidriel comes closer to me, running his fingers up the flat of Michael’s sword. “Times are changing,
child.”
Michael tries to move his arm out of the ropes that wrap around his entire torso. They bound him much
more securely than they tied me. I should be insulted.
“So, what? You’re going to kill us?” I ask, looking between the two. “Then do it already. Quit stalling. Or
do you not have the stomach for it?”
Pen, Michael’s voice warns in my head.
I glare at Nicor. “Never were one for blood and gore, huh? Drowning is so much easier. Less messy.
Would hate to have you mess up your hair.”
The exhaustion that tugged me down earlier is all but dissipated, eaten away by the anger I have in the
face of death. I won’t go this way. Won’t let Nicor kill me. Please.
Nicor walks away from me and tucks himself at the base of a tree, sitting with his legs stretched in front
of him, his ankles crossed. “I’m in no rush,” he says. “Besides, the job pays more if we keep you alive.”
I look at Michael then Sidriel, who smiles at me.
“Then you’re working for Azael?”
“We work for nothing but gold,” Sidriel says, a flash of fury lighting his orange eyes. “Whose pockets it
comes from makes no difference.”
I snort. “Right. Keep telling yourself that. You’re just lowly foot soldiers now.” I make sure Sidriel meets
my gaze when I say, “A bit of a step-down from Prince, no?”
Sidriel drops Michael’s sword next to Nicor, propping it up against the tree. He produces a golden sickle
and strikes out, but not at me. The curved blade pulls across Michael’s leg, tearing him open. His pants
rip, and all I see is hot, pink muscle. The only reaction Michael gives is a low groan and the tightening of
his jaw, a tension in his forehead. He closes his eyes against the pain, and my stupid courage withers in
my stomach.
“Stop!” I scream.
That excerpt comes from the third book, Incite, that came out on the 17th of this month (Happy Book Birthday!). The point of view is from no other than our favorite Heroine of the series Pen. When Pen was in heaven she was a scribe who used to work with her twin Azrael, who collected souls. They both fell from heaven at the same time and when war happened they joined Hell and Azreal played a major part by almost sacrificing his life as shown in Entice (book 1.5) much to the dismay of Pen.
Overview of the books:
#1 Ignite: This is the first book of the series that really sets up the dynamics between characters and the main plot point. Pen (a demon) and Michael (brother to Lucifer and an archangel) fall in love. Basically the biggest no-no one can commit.
#1.5 Entice: Take a break from the main plot for a book that really should be number .5. Entice tells you all about what happened before the story and what lead to the current plot. This could also be referred to the events in Eden (yes I mean the Garden of Eden.) Wonderful book that I suggest you read first in order to fully understand everything.
#2 Incite: Not to be confused with it’s sister book Ignite. Welcome back to the plot of Pen and Michael. This book is told in alternative views between Azrael and his hunt for sister Pen who he seems to have a love/hate feeling toward during this book, and Pen who is trying her best to play keep away from her brother while also protecting Michael and managing to find a safe haven.
After reading these books back to back my mind whirled and wanted more. You had the most interesting take on Fallen Angels right within these pages and trust me when I say you will be missing out on a masterpiece if you decide to skip out on these books. Erica Crouch keep it coming!.
Ratings: Ignite: 4.5 out of 5 stars. Entice: 4.8 out of 5 stars. Incite: 5 out of 5 stars.
Tune in tomorrow for another book related post, this is Cait signing off saying pick up these books to find your next Sweet Ending.
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So, as Cait previously mentioned (as in the last post) I have already read this book...twice I might add (and yes, it is that good). Since Cait just read this book and gave her thoughts and opinions on it, I decided that I would add my own thoughts on this beautiful (yet extremely gory) book. So...here we go.
The Cover:
