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Adornetto, Alexandra
3 Reviews
(4)
YA
Angel Bethany and mortal boyfriend Xavier (Halo; Hades) marry, and their rebellious union provokes the wrath of heavenly warriors. Bethany's angelic "siblings" help the couple go undercover as university students; they're pursued by forces from heaven and hell alike. Some revelations about the trilogy's cosmology and Xavier's origins will surprise readers, but Bethany's sacrifice of her immortality for a happy ending won't.
Reviewer: Katie Bircher
(4)
YA
Bethany (Halo), an angel living on Earth, is kidnapped and taken to Hell by an old enemy, a demon known as Jake. As her angelic "siblings" and human boyfriend Xavier search for Bethany, she keeps tabs on their progress through astral projection. Sarcastic Jake provides some relief from Bethany's wearisome goodness and naiveté; the depiction of Hell is imaginative, though not fully realized.
Reviewer: Katie Bircher
(4)
YA
Bethany is an angel sent to Earth to help fight the forces of Hell. Her romance with mortal Xavier provokes the jealousy of a demon who wants Bethany for himself, endangering the community she's meant to aid. Bethany's insecurities about her high school relationships--and her human body--are relatable (if a bit tedious), but her instantaneous bond with too-perfect Xavier lacks credibility.
Reviewer: Katie Bircher
3 reviews
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