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Genres:
Fiction, Christian, Thriller, Supernatural, Supernatural
Rating:
4 stars
Mature Content:
3 (references to sex, mild drugs and violence content)
Age Range:
15+
Interest level:
15-18+
Background Knowledge:
Alex Masters knows all about that war. For her the journey to faith has been marked by grief and loneliness, but still she chooses to believe, and now the signs of destiny are there for those who will see them. Alex thinks that she is truly alone; but she is not, and never will be. He has been there with her from the beginning.
Daisy is a child of the social media generation, lost in every belief and none. When tragedy strikes, she seeks out her cousin Alex because she knows that Alex understands what it is to face the darkness. Daisy is also never alone, but she is keeping very different company from her cousin.
They come together, believer and unbeliever, hunted by an enemy that will to do whatever it takes to achieve its goal. Alone, Alex and Daisy would be defenseless, but this is not a struggle against flesh and blood, and not every weapon is visible.
(Description From Goodreads)
Review:
~I'd like to thank the author for sending me a free copy in exchange for my honest review!~
Ever read one of those books that once you finish, you're like "ok, woah, what just happened?", but in a good way? Yup, that's this one.
Urban Angel was quite a ride. There were angels, demons, temptations, and, most of all, choices. If this book had a "moral of the story", it would most likely be that all of our choices, no matter how big or small, have an impact. Whether that be praying for a friend at midnight or opening a gospel coffee shop, any one of the choices we make on a daily basis could be the means to change the world.
Here are also portrayed some of the world's current issues, such as drugs and it's repercussions. You're given a realistic glimpse of both sides, buyer and seller, and are able to understand the logic and all behind both, which was really interesting.
Urban Angel is very well written, and, as said before, while exploring some of society's common issues, it still holds firm to the Lord and strong, Christ-like values.
I'm looking forward to reading the sequel, as well as other books written by this author.
Things I Loved:
-Action packed and well written
-Tackles some modern-day issues from a Christian point of view
Things I Didn't Love:
-There were more references to sex than I would have liked
-It was a tad slow at times, mostly when it was in the angel's perspective
In Conclusion:
This was a deep, well-written thriller that I really liked!
Recommended?:
Yes!