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"[Adornetto's] dialogue feels fresh and real, pulled from the mouths of her peers without any cultural markers necessary to prove relevance. . . . If it were not for young adult readers like her, the Y.A. boom never would have happened and publishing would be much gloomier."--"New York Times Book Review" "These angels are the optimistic, hope-filled cousins of the tormented fallen angels in other paranormal romances. . . . Xavier is gorgeous, honorable and so protective of Bethany that you'll be crushing on him after the first chapter."--"Justine" magazine "The 17-year-old author's angel mythology is solid . . . there never seem to be enough lengthy tomes to satisfy the legions of paranormal-romance fans, and this first title of a planned trilogy fits the bill."--"Booklist" "This is the first book of a trilogy. The next installment is "Hades", due in the Fall of 2011. Look for it. Doubtless it will be another winner."--"New York Journal of Books" ""Halo" was absolutely brilliant! I am
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She was sent to save him. . .but can she save herself?
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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Bethany, Ivy and Gabriel are sent on a mission to Venus Cove; it is Bethany's first earth-bound mission but those up above believe that she is ready for it. She does very well until she falls for Xavier, she literally falls in love with him which was not part of the plan. Xavier knows there is something different about Bethany but he has no idea that she has wings and normally lives in Heaven. As dark forces start to get a hold of things in Venus Cove, Gabriel, Ivy and Bethany realise that their position could be threatened, as could the safety of those that they have become close to.
Halo is a brilliant book and I was completely in awe when I got to the end and read that the author is only eighteen. I think that Alexandra Adornetto really captures the heady feelings of falling in love for the first time. This is heightened for Bethany and Xavier due to what she is. I loved how their relationship developed throughout the book, I found it entirely believable.
Halo will appeal to young adult readers and also those a little bit older. I am hoping that Alexandra Adornetto will continue the story in further books as I would really like to know what happens next.
Halo is a brilliant book and I was completely in awe when I got to the end and read that the author is only eighteen. I think that Alexandra Adornetto really captures the heady feelings of falling in love for the first time. This is heightened for Bethany and Xavier due to what she is. I loved how their relationship developed throughout the book, I found it entirely believable.
Halo will appeal to young adult readers and also those a little bit older. I am hoping that Alexandra Adornetto will continue the story in further books as I would really like to know what happens next.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I'm not sure what I was expecting for this book but it certainly wasn't like other angel YA titles I have read recently.
This book follows the story of three angels who have been sent to Earth on a mission to help people. Of the three Angels Bethany, the youngest is the Angel whose story we follow the most closely over the course of the book.
I enjoyed the book and thought the writing style was nice. The main character was sweet but a bit too naive for her own good at times. I hope she grows a bit more as a character in the next book(s) and gets a bit more streetwise as there were several things she just walked into. There were some really funny bits of dialogue (Ivy's explanation of what a MILF is was priceless).
The story was very slow to start, and not uninteresting in itself because it was written well I did find myself at times hoping something would start to happen. That said the last 70 pages or so were where everything kicked off, the story moved very quickly and secrets were revealed.
The main thing that might put someone off this book is that it does have quite a lot of religious undertones. It doesn't bother me all that much but there are a lot of ideals put forward in this which I imagine some readers would start to find annoying.
All in all a nice book (which is huge by the way) which has a different take on the angel genre.
This book follows the story of three angels who have been sent to Earth on a mission to help people. Of the three Angels Bethany, the youngest is the Angel whose story we follow the most closely over the course of the book.
I enjoyed the book and thought the writing style was nice. The main character was sweet but a bit too naive for her own good at times. I hope she grows a bit more as a character in the next book(s) and gets a bit more streetwise as there were several things she just walked into. There were some really funny bits of dialogue (Ivy's explanation of what a MILF is was priceless).
The story was very slow to start, and not uninteresting in itself because it was written well I did find myself at times hoping something would start to happen. That said the last 70 pages or so were where everything kicked off, the story moved very quickly and secrets were revealed.
The main thing that might put someone off this book is that it does have quite a lot of religious undertones. It doesn't bother me all that much but there are a lot of ideals put forward in this which I imagine some readers would start to find annoying.
All in all a nice book (which is huge by the way) which has a different take on the angel genre.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I really liked this book. It's kind of a special one among the "angel-book family" for me because of how real it felt. You have this overprotective big brother and a big sister who is also very protective, really understanding and allowing at the same time. Beth struggles alot in this book. It's her first time to earth and she would really like to enjoy herself and explore thing while she is here. When she meets Xavier she is forbidden to love him and her family wants her to stay away from him. This is something she can't do and they find themselves completely inlove and have to face alot of obstacles in their way to happiness. This story contains love, excitement, nailbiting moments and of course some funny parts aswell. I really recommend it!
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Love it! Love it!
This book had me on hook the first page! The book was about angels as you will know on the cover- which is really cute. I loved Beth and Xavier relationship. It was an easy read.
Published 1 month ago by Coolme
The best book about angels that i have ever read
It is amazing how the author managed to fit so much into this book and not make it too complicated for someone to read. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Spanner234
the NEW masterpiece on the scene
I was dubious on picking up Halo - whilst I'm a fan of Twilight, Hunger Games, Mortal Instruments, etc the thought of reading about the battle between good and bad, angels and... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Symphony
A heartwarming, heartbreaking love story
I was killing time in a bookshop for the first time in ages and the title of this story intrigued me. Then I saw the exquisite cover. Then I lost myself in the opening chapters. Read more
Published 5 months ago by K. M. Knight
an amazing book
(My daughter)
the book was amazing it swept me off my feet. I loved the characters and how they were forbidden to reveal themselves. Read more
the book was amazing it swept me off my feet. I loved the characters and how they were forbidden to reveal themselves. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Sue
Halo
This book is an amazing read, i really go into it and read it on the day it got delivered. If you are a twilight fan you can see some similarities in the story however don't let... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Louisa Jarlett
LOVE IT
I just love this book it was amazing. I couldn't put it down and when i got to the end i just wanted to read more so i can't wait to read the next one. Read more
Published 8 months ago by becky reid
FANTASTIC :D
I had always seen this book in my recommendations but I was always hesitant to buying it.This summer i have read over 15 books and I started running out of good books to read and I... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Meeny
And to think...
This talented author is the same age as myself is utterly astonishing! I love this book, i really enjoyed how protective and curtious Xavier was of Bethany, reminded me of my other... Read more
Published 9 months ago by KayleighKachow
Awesome
I fell in love with Halo way back when the cover was only just released and there were still agonising, long, long months before the book was even released. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Pamela Roach
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