by L.A. Weatherly
Candlewick, 2011
page count undetermined
Due out May 24, 2011
What if Angels aren't sent from the heavens to help humans? What if they have a more sinister and devious plan for humankind?
The first in a planned romantic trilogy, Angel Burn catches fire. Whether running for their lives, fighting evil angels, outsmarting old friends who are now enemies, fleeing the CIA, or digging up secrets, Willow and Alex are likeable characters young adult readers will latch onto.
Willow is unique. She has the gift of knowing other people's fates, their pasts and futures, their pain and their promise. It takes just one touch for her to see what is likely to unfold. When Willow sees Beth's future, she warns Beth that her new religion and church of choice, The Church of Angels, is hurting her. Willow sees danger and violence in Beth's future.
Alex is a trained AK, or Angel Killer, hired by the CIA in a secret program to hunt and kill Angels who have been proven to feed off the humans, leaving them with "Angel Burn," an untreatable sickness which will destroy them. If the CIA can't stop the Angels, humankind will cease to exist.
The Church of Angels is becoming more powerful as humans flock like sheep to its doors. Then Alex gets his next hit--an Angel in Pawtucket, New York.
When Alex breaks into the house, he sees a ethereally beautiful teen-age girl asleep, but he knows this is no ordinary Angel--she is something else entirely, and he is drawn to her. He leaves without hitting his target.
Later, Alex and Willow are thrown together and forced to flee--they know they have to disappear from the Angels and the CIA.
Can an Angel Killer like Alex rely on Willow, who is half-Angel and his hit? Can Willow trust Alex, the man sent to kill her?
Exciting, well-paced, and suspenseful, Angel Burn is a sure hit.
Recommended grades 9-up. Language.
FTC Required Disclaimer: I received the galley from the publisher. I did not receive monetary compensation for this review.
Thanks for the review. A couple of people I work with (teens @the bookstore) have read and loved the galley, as well. They're pretty excited for it to hit shelves so they can start hand selling it! _And_ every time see me...DEBBIE have you read Angel Burn yet. Better get a move on--
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