How could you react when evil itself told you that you are the answer to its prayers?

Never mind the title of my post. I just like that quote from the book. LoL.

Before anything else, we all  have different tastes. These are just my own opinions. So if you feel like you really want to read it then go read it. I am not trying to influence you or something. I'm just trying to express myself. And even though the next paragraph would  be safe for those who haven't read the book yet, after that, there would be SPOILERS ahead. So proceed at your own risk.

After reading Fallen Angel by Heather Terrell, I'm not really sure what to say. I couldn't put into words how I really feel about the novel. I don't know... while I was reading the book, it felt like something was wrong. I was reading it as fast as I can, so that I can finish it already and move on to a better book. I'm not saying it's not good. Heather Terrell is a good writer but it felt like I was only reading a fan fiction. A fan fiction wherein an avid fan of angels tried to make a love story between two nephilim. It felt like she kept on skipping about some details by explaining them hastily so we can all jump to the good parts... Or maybe it was just because of the super fast development of Ellie and Michael's relationship. It was just their first date and Ellie was already being lustful, I thought I was reading lime (fan fiction). Sorry if it's kind of complicated and hard to understand because as I've said earlier, I'm having a hard time expressing into words about how I feel about Fallen Angel.

As for the characters, I wanted to hate Ellie but I'm also trying to understand her. The facebook stunt was ridiculous. She's a half angel, not a martyr. And then when Michael came with Zeke, I was trying to figure out why would she feel betrayed? Michael was just trying to also figure out what they are. Fine, she already heard from her parents some bits about herself, but it wasn't complete yet. Wouldn't she want to know more about the whole story? Then after hearing what Zeke has to say, that would be the right time for her to run. She didn't even know at first if Zeke was really bad or was just testing her.

And instead of finding out the truth from a credible source, she ran and tried to find a professor who studies about vampires. For heaven's sake, she should have researched about angels not vampires! Everyone was telling her she's connected with angels and she came running to ask about vampires.

Then there was Ruth... It felt like Ellie needs a good sidekick best friend who will support her and help her keep her secrets and uncover her true self, so a very understanding character was formed in the name of Ruth. And so, there she was, helping, trusting and forgiving Ellie. And just so she can have her own life, Jamie came in to the picture.

And then there's Michael, the knight in shining armor. Zeke said he was just there to protect the Elect One. With that, it felt like his character faded. So he was just there to protect the princess,  cheer her up and make her fall in love. It could have been better if Michael sided with the bad angels.  I actually thought at first that it would be like that. Then they would have been enemies and then there would be forbidden love... which sounds more exciting.

Still, I love how the story was supported with research. I love angels and I'm greatly fascinated about their stories. That's the main reason why I picked up this book. Although I'm not sure if I would still be reading the next one.