Halo and Passion

Halo by Alexandra Adornetto

I did not even realize that the author of this book was a teenager until after I finished the book. I loved the characters and the plot. I love anything that deals with angels and demons and I was very impressed with the fact that his book discussed Christian beliefs. I do not think for a second that the age of the author makes any difference. I really loved her writing style. Easy to follow and a fast read. The only thing that I wasn't too happy about was the ending and how they "destroyed" Jake. It was a little cliché. It was one of those, "love conquers all," stories. Granted, I do love a happy ending but a little bit more action in a story is not necessarily a bad thing. This book could have kept my attention a little more if it wasn't as predictable as it was.

I believe that because Adornetto has only written two books, she will write more enthralling books in the future. However, for this only being her second book I do give her a standing ovation.
4 1/2 stars

Passion (Fallen) by Lauren Kate

Another great addition to this series. This book takes you into Lucinda's past lives and focuses on how she is determined to discover the answer to the curse that has been placed on her and Daniel. This was a quick and enjoyable read. Lauren Kate has really outdone herself with this series. However, I do believe that this novel could have been a little bit better than what it was. It seemed as though little was involved in the story other than Lucinda exploring her past lives. Each chapter seemed to be a repeat of her death in a different time period. The ending was a bit more enthralling and made my anticipation grow. I am looking forward to the fourth and final book.
4 1/2 stars