Monday, February 4, 2013

Broken Wings Book Review

Broken Wings by Shannon Dittemore is the second book of the Angel Eyes Trilogy. It is seven months after the end of the last book for Brielle and Jake, and much is uncertain. Brielle's gift- her "angel eyes"- seems to be evolving in ways she doesn't understand, and the halo Jake gave her is no longer containing her nightmares. Both Jake and Brielle's father have been keeping secrets form her, secrets that change everything for her.
   It is apparent that this is the second book of a trilogy.The characters aren't as capturing, the plot not as involved- it's more of a build up to the third novel. The first book was obviously an introduction-to the characters, to how angels and demons work and rank- and the second book is a gathering of all the puzzle pieces. Anything that is "revealed" in this book was either apparent at the beginning of the book, or is left a half-mystery until the next book.
   I still really liked this book. It's interesting, and I can't help but like the characters, setting, and quirky little details- like the old men outside the Donut Factory and Kaylee spilling so much blue nail polish on herself she looks like an avatar. The differing tenses with different characters and chapters is still confusing at times.
    Honestly I would recommend this book to anyone and look forward to the next one!