Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • Discover millions of ebooks, audiobooks, and so much more with a free trial

    Only $11.99/month after trial. Cancel anytime.

    Unavailable
    Angel
    Unavailable
    Angel
    Unavailable
    Angel
    Ebook444 pages7 hours

    Angel

    By L.A. Weatherly

    4/5

    ()

    Unavailable in your country

    Unavailable in your country

    About this ebook

    Willow knows she's different from other girls. And not just because she loves tinkering around with cars. Willow has a gift. She can look into people's futures, know their dreams, their hopes and their regrets, just by touching them. She has no idea where she gets this power from...

    But Alex does. Gorgeous, mysterious Alex knows Willow's secret and is on a mission to stop her. The dark forces within Willow make her dangerous - and irresistible. In spite of himself, Alex finds he is falling in love with his sworn enemy.

    Utterly intoxicating and deeply compelling, Angel is an epic tale of love, destiny and sacrifice.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherUsborne Publishing Ltd
    Release dateOct 1, 2010
    ISBN9781409530930
    Unavailable
    Angel

    Related to Angel

    Related ebooks

    Children's Love & Romance For You

    View More
    View More

    Related podcast episodes

    Related articles

    • Article

      The heartbeat OF PARIS

      Apr 10, 2024

      The heartbeat OF PARIS
      9 min read

    • Article

      10 Literary Diss Tracks

      Apr 9, 2018

      10 Literary Diss Tracks
      11 min read

    • Article

      Excerpts From The Works Of The 2024 Whiting Award Winners

      Apr 10, 2024

      The 2024 Whiting Award winners were announced Wednesday night. Below are excerpts from their work.

      19 min read

    • Article

      Swansongs And Southern Discomfort

      Oct 27, 2022

      THE BORDERLAND BETWEEN popular fiction and literary fiction is now fertile territory. Once upon a time it was easy to tell them apart. Popular and genre fiction were in small format paper-backs, literary fiction larger: now all have been promoted to

      6 min read

    • Article

      Ineffectual Tribute to Len

      Mar 15, 2019

      After graduate school I hung around another year and drove a cab for Iowa City Yellow Cab. The cab was a boat, a Chevrolet Caprice wagon. I could have put a mattress in the back and lived in it. I didn’t hate the job. I’d sit in the Kroger parking lo

      24 min read

    • Article

      The Art of Fiction No. 245

      Dec 15, 2019

      The Art of Fiction No. 245
      42 min read

    • Article

      Emil, Approximated

      Nov 3, 2022

      Emil, Approximated
      15 min read

    • Article

      Home to ROOST

      Jan 11, 2022

      Home to ROOST
      11 min read

    • Article

      Looking for Katalin Street

      Mar 26, 2018

      Looking for Katalin Street
      8 min read

    • Article

      HOME To Roost

      Mar 5, 2024

      HOME To Roost
      11 min read

    • Article

      Eyes On The Prizes — And The Surprises

      Apr 25, 2024

      WHAT A LOT OF LITERARY PRIZES there are nowadays. The great grandaddy, the Booker, is surrounded by awards that capture every category: novels by women, debuts, experimental books, debuts, historical fiction, debuts — and there are also a few prizes

      6 min read

    • Article

      Are You Lonesome Tonight?

      Aug 8, 2019

      Are You Lonesome Tonight?
      6 min read

    • Article

      Somehow

      Mar 15, 2018

      Somehow
      4 min read

    • Article

      Lost Children

      Aug 4, 2022

      Lost Children
      5 min read

    • Article

      The Stupid Classics Book Club

      Apr 23, 2019

      The Stupid Classics Book Club
      11 min read

    • Article

      ‘The End of the Day’: Featured Fiction from Bill Clegg

      Sep 30, 2020

      An excerpt from a novel Kirkus called "A moody, atmospheric domestic drama with a mystery novel somewhere in its family tree." The post ‘The End of the Day’: Featured Fiction from Bill Clegg appeared first on The Millions.

      12 min read

    • Article

      You Can’t Judge A Book By Its Cover

      Jan 25, 2024

      GOOD NOVELS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN heavily buffeted in the marketplace of ideas. “Many books are undeservedly forgotten; none are undeservedly remembered,” said W.H. Auden, who had clearly never heard of Wuthering Heights. So it’s natural — essential — for

      5 min read

    • Article

      Intarsia

      Feb 6, 2020

      Intarsia
      6 min read

    • Article

      Kate Braverman Is Dead

      Apr 5, 2022

      Kate Braverman Is Dead
      19 min read

    • Article

      A Picture Of Dear Raymond

      Aug 24, 2022

      One of the great joys of Raymond Briggs’s column in The Oldie was that we got two geniuses for the price of one. As well as receiving his charming sideways look at life in the column, we got one of his peerless drawings every month. A compilation was

      3 min read

    • Article

      Tracing Footsteps Not My Own: Going Through the Motions, Learning to Write

      Jan 25, 2019

      This is a story about writing and failing and trying to feel less alone. I suppose it’s also about “finding myself” with Sandburg's same reckless ecstasy. The post Tracing Footsteps Not My Own: Going Through the Motions, Learning to Write appeared fi

      11 min read

    • Article

      Forgotten Authors

      Sep 22, 2021

      Never meet your heroes. As a wannabe writer, I learnt that lesson early on. I was ten years old, and my favourite writer was Leon Garfield. Imagine how thrilled I was when my mother arranged for me to have tea with him! My mum was friends with Philip

      3 min read

    • Article

      Hostess

      Dec 5, 2023

      I met Jill in 1982. We were working the Sydney-to-LA route, and she looked exactly the way an air hostess was supposed to: like Marilyn Monroe on stilts, playing the part of a firm, friendly nurse with a naughty inner life. None of the passengers wou

      20 min read

    Related categories

    Reviews for Angel

    4/5

    306 ratings65 reviews

    What did you think?

    Tap to rate

    Review must be at least 10 words

    • 4/5
      Angel Burn's take on angels is very different. They are paranormal creatures but not heavenly. They aren't from our world, at least I don't think they are, and the world they come from isn't explained very much. I don't really know what this world is but it's not heaven and God doesn't live there. And angels are really more like life-force sucking demons then harp playing embodiments of all that is good.So! From the very beginning, Angel Burn, like I said, is different! I happen to like this. I liked the evil angels aspect, I liked the characters and I enjoyed the story. The complete lack of mainstream thoughts on God or religion did confused me a little. There is no talk of heaven or God in Angel Burn and for a book focused solely around the existence of angels that was a little weird. And it's not like the term angel was given to these creatures and they are in fact something else paranormal. They are presented as being actual angels. The same angels that humans have been writing about and believing in forever. Then there is the romance between Willow and Alex. Have to say - it wasn't what I expected. It actually wasn't love at first sight, I can't possibly live without you even though I just met you love. It was more then 300 pages into the book before they admitted to even liking each other. So, that was refreshing. But then, things progressed a little fast. I didn't mind because I really liked Willow and Alex as characters and I thought they were actually very sweet together. AND! No love triangles! Angel Burn was hard to put down at times and I have to say, I didn't quite see that ending coming. As the first in a trilogy, I'm very excited to see what happens to Willow as she discovers more of her past and tried to make a future for herself. I'm a big fan of fantasy and paranormal angel stories and I wasn't disappointed with Angel Burn. A great YA paranormal read and I wouldn't have any problems recommending.
    • 5/5
      Hmmm, the writing in the book drew me in instantly. The rich descriptions and fully fleshed out characters were instantly captivating and engaging. I found the attraction and connection between Willow and Alex also to be realistic and quite a bit of fun :) The one thing that rather bothered me was the fact that the beings in the book that were the "bad guys" were portrayed as "angels." Really, it's a misnomer that kind of bugged me throughout. It's not like they're angelic, heavenly, or really anything other than beings from another dimension. Calling them "angels" just seemed kind of strange and started to kind of annoy me. Granted, this is a small thing, and I honestly can't wait for the next book, which is due out in the US in December (I think). Should be a fun read!
    • 4/5
      I was hooked pretty much from the moment I read the first chapter. None of the characters felt stilted or two-dimensional in any way.The romance aspect (which, no matter what YA paranormal novel you read) felt a little rushed. However, I won't quibble about it because it didn't feel forced or thrown in for good measure. It went with the flow of the story and I was rooting for the two main characters, Willow and Alex, to succeed.The author's take on angels and where they come from is very nontraditional and this appealed to me. I love writers that think outside the box. I finished this book in two days and felt the time spent reading was worth it. This is book 1 of 3 and I can't wait to read the rest.Would I recommend this book? YES! It is worth the read. Would I read a sequel? *squee* Yes, yes, yes!!! Just ordered the second one from the library so that I can devour it like the first. At least, that's my hope.
    • 5/5
      Angel Burn by L.A. Weatherly had my 100% hooked from the very beginning and it was hard to put down from then on! It was a unique twist on angels that made them out to be less of the perfect, heavenly beings that they usually are and made them seem much darker, which was something that I really liked!I liked the character Willow. She is a teenaged half angel and half human girl and when she finds this out, her whole life is turned upside down in an instant. I felt that even under such harsh circumstances that she handled herself really well and kept strong. I also liked the fact that although Willow had so much power, she knew that she had to use it to keep people safe, unlike the way the other angels were using their powers. She is forced to make some really hard decisions and is willing to sacrifice herself if it means that she can help save the lives of others. I think that her selflessness is one of the many reasons that I liked her and I think it's also one of the reasons why Alex fell for her.Speaking of Alex, I also really liked his character! He is an angel hunter who does everything he can to wipe out angels and keep people safe, but although Willow was and angel and someone who he was essentially supposed to kill, he was able to sense the good in her and knew that she was different from the other angels. Instead of killing her, he does so much to help her, to keep her safe. I really liked that he didn't kill her just because she was part angel, but that he saw that she was different.The plot in Angel Burn was quick paced and gripping! It had me zooming through the book (all 443 pages) in about a day, unable to stop myself from turning the page to find out what was going to happen next. Also, the romance in this book was awesome! The kissing scenes were definitely hot, which it just the way I like them! Although the only issue I had with the romance aspect of this book was that I felt like things happened way to fast, like our main characters barley had a chance to know each other before they were confessing their love. But apart from that little hiccup, I loved everything about this book!All in all, this was a great book! L.A. Weatherly's writing was great; it was smooth and easy to read, the plot was quick paced and exciting, the characters were interesting and easy to connect with and I felt like the story and idea of this book was really original! I would definitely recommend picking this book up if you are a fan of angels, of sizzling romance or are just looking for a great read!
    • 5/5
      I really enjoyed this first book in the Angel trilogy, from the truly creepy thought of Angels who feed off humans "I mean really wouldn't that just suck!", the fighting and running for your life action, and of course the always enjoyable love story.Following Willow"Half angel" and Alex"Angel Killer" through the short glimpses of their life prior to meeting each other and how the Angels affected both of their lives and family's, their dislike and eventually love for each other and how they get from one point to the other all the while trying to survive on the run from Angels was great and had me turning page after page. I cannot wait to see how this trilogy continues .I recommend this book with 4.5 stars!
    • 3/5
      I had mixed emotions upon finishing this book, which is apparently the first in a trilogy. On the one hand, I purchased it from Amazon during their Kindle sale, and $2.99 for this book was worth it. On the other hand, I can't say I'd pay more than that.

      The premise is unique and pretty clever, which is a relief in a genre saturated with wash-and-repeat story lines. Angels, rather than being the fluffy-winged sidekicks to God, are actually much closer to traditional demons. They seemingly come from some alternate dimension (though this is glossed over in the book, so we don't find out for sure) in order to prey on humans.

      In addition to the premise, Willow, our protagonist, does step a bit outside the stereotypical teen girl protagonist mold. As far back as she can remember, Willow has had minor psychic abilities, and rather than angst about how this sets her apart from her peers, she's pretty accepting of it. She provides "readings" for her classmates (for a fee) and doesn't really worry too much about how the rest of her school sees her, which was a refreshing change. It isn't until later, when Willow learns that her psychic abilities stem from her status of being half-angel, that she really begins to struggle with accepting herself.

      Though book DOES contain a love interest, it manages to avoid the dreaded love triangle, thankfully. Willow's love interest, Alex, is a so-called "Angel Killer", so most of the conflict stems from the knowledge that she is half-angel. Unfortunately, this is where the book weakens a bit.

      The author clearly makes an attempt to build a relationship between the two characters (which is more than some authors can say) but, knowing that this series is intended to be a trilogy, I think the declarations of love could have been held off until the end of the novel, or even well into the second book. Alex and Willow's relationship is a good example of telling rather than showing: we are repeatedly informed by Willow that they have a lot in common, yet we are never told what it is that they supposedly bond over. They spend time playing cards and watching TV, but so do most friends. We have no idea what triggers the cross over from "enemy who hates me because I'm half angel" to "romantic interest". Because of this, I found it hard to suspend my disbelief during the second part of the novel, which focuses heavily on their relationship.

      Lastly, the characters repeatedly make really strange leaps in logic. For example, while Alex the Angel Killer is on the phone with his "contact," he notices that the man has a British accent. Conveniently, the man who murdered Alex's father had a British accent, so they must be the same man! Likewise, Alex just happens to remember the name of Willow's mother (whom he has never directly met) while he is fighting for his life, and immediately realizes who Willow's mysterious father is. What?

      While this book was by no means the worst book I've ever read, I find it difficult to imagine what could possibly make up two more novels, given that the angel story line starts to run out of steam about halfway through the novel. Though there is plenty of information on angels yet to be addressed, I would've much preferred to have more background on the angels, and less time with Alex and Willow hanging out in hotel rooms together (which, seeing as how this is targeted at young adults, is not nearly as steamy as it sounds).
    • 4/5
      Interesting idea that angels are not actually "good" creatures, but aliens seeking to inhabit the Earth. Willow is the daughter of an angel (demon) and a mortal and should not actually exist, though she does. Alex, is an angel killer, a trained assassin whose only purpose is to wipe out angels and save humans from being fed upon by angels. The romance between Willow and Alex is a highly unlikely one, but it works, and the chemistry between Willow and Alex is fantastic. This is book one of a trilogy, and I'll definitely be looking to read book two and three.
    • 4/5
      Angel Burn was a refreshing addition to my reading shelf. I have started to be a tad apprehensive about reading these types of books because at this point I've read so many and some are definitely disappointing. This one, however, delivered! The storyline started out a bit slow and I wasn't at all sure I was going to enjoy the book. The prologue and first chapter left me wanting a little something more. However, as soon as Willow and Alex team up, the story turns into a non-stop adventure that I couldn't put down. I found myself turning page after page just to see what would happen next. Willow and Alex were unique characters with strong personalities. Willow especially was a breath of fresh air in a genre where so many female leads are written as weak or flaky. Willow was strong and independent (no Bella syndrome here--this girl can fix cars and everything!). The romantic interest between the two develops throughout the story, which I really appreciated. It wasn't an instant happening that came out of nowhere and I really appreciated that.The one thing that bothered me with this one was the use of first-person narrative from Willow's perspective but third person for anyone else (e.g. Alex). The switching back and forth caught me off-guard a couple of times but did not deter from my overall enjoyment of this book.I think this is a great read for other who enjoy a little paranormal romance paired with a good amount of adventure. I'm really interested in the reading the next book in the trilogy (although sadly I don't think the US release is until December!!)(This was an ebook provided through NetGalley)
    • 4/5
      Angels walk among us. They always have. But instead of healing and giving comfort they leave madness and disease behind. Now their world is failing, and they have invaded earth and more are coming. Willow has always been psychic. When she does a reading for a school mate, she sees the angel that has fed from the girl and her life changes forever. Now she is in a life and death fight to destroy the angels before they destroy her. Her only help, an Angel Fighter hunk (Alex) who is not sure whose side Willow is on. I really enjoyed this book. I like the world and the characters. There is lots of action. It is really a romantic suspense as well as a paranormal romance as Willow and Alex try to escape the angels. I could have done with a bit less tingling on Willow's part every time she touched, looked at or thought of Alex. But heck, it is YA romance. People who love Twiliglht will probably enjoy all the moony, lovey dovey stuff. I think the writing is very good and even with all the tingling, the story moved at a good pace. I really am looking forward to the next book in the series.
    • 5/5
      I really enjoyed this book. Loved the title, caught my interest immediately, but time and work got in the way -- finally had time to relax and couldn't put it down! Very different approach, these angels are nothing like other angels you have read about. Lots of adventure, good developement of the romance without getting graphic, left me wanting the next book without leaving me on a cliff about to fall (I personally hate that!).If authors and publishers ever read these reviews, please, please take a lesson from authors like Anne McCaffrey - make the books able to stand alone - so much time goes between reading one and the publishing of the next that you need a refresher! Also, series books are a pain because you can NEVER seem to find all of them unless you are fortunate enough to discover the series at it's very beginning!
    • 4/5
      I had mixed feelings as to what I was going to think of this book, A lot of books have come out recently in the YA genre that have been focused upon angels, but Weatherly's angels were nothing like ANY angels I have ever heard of. Angels who suck out the souls of humans who think they are good. Its actually a pretty scary concept to be completley honest. Blinded by the beauty of angels, and feeling like their a positive influence in your life, while they are making you sick and stealing your soul? OH BOY! I have to say I really did enjoy this story. Alex who is an AK, yup that's right an ANGEL KILLER! He see's the angels for what they are, EVIL! but what does he do when he starts to fall for Willow, who is part angel herself. Is she evil, or because she's only part angel is she not the soul-sucking beings he knows angels to be? I can't wait for the sequel of this book honestly, It was like nothing i've ever read thats for sure, in fact I like angels being good and I like thinking that people that have passed are watching out for us, but in the same respect they were kinda kick-ass being bad too, even though in my opinion they were more of demons then angels, but It was unlike anything else i've ever read, and I think that everyone should give this book a chance!
    • 4/5
      This is an original take on Angels. We tend to think of angels as benevolent creatures. We of course learn this from the Bible. The angels in this book are predators from another world, who take on the appearance of benevolent, loving beeings. Willow lives with her aunt and mother. Her mother is mentally ill. She has been for a long time. Willow watches after and takes care of her mother. She knows that her mother's mental state has something to do with the father that she has never met. Willow has psychic abilities. She uses them to help out her friends and acquaintances. A school mate named Beth asks for a reading to help her decide the path she should take, and Willow is introduced to the world of Angels. Beth has had visitations from an Angel and she has now become obsessed with them. She doesn't like that Willow told her to stay away from the Angel. This leads Willow on a journey, both mental and physical as she becomes caught up in the war between the angels and those trying to stop them. Along her journey she discovers that her father is an angel. Alex finds her, he is actually sent to kill her, and together they discover more about the war with the angels and discover their love for each other. There is so much more to this book. I don't think I am really giving anything away with this review. I really liked that the book is original in the way angels are depicted. The love story between Alex and Willow is typical. I will look forward to more books in this series. The war has just begun.
    • 4/5
      I received this book as an ARC and it is due to be released on May 24th. L.A. Weatherly takes angels to a new level- that of the destroyers of Earth and Mankind. Pretty but quirky Willow knows that she is different-from her antique clothing choices to the fact that she is psychic but she has no idea that she is also part angel until she reads a classmate and sees something really bad. Alex has grown up as an AK (angel killer) and sees himself as the terminator of all things angel until he gets a message from the CIA to go after Willow. He can't kill her until she feeds off a human and gives them "angel burn" which oddly enough seems like someone in a religious fervor or schizophrenia. Willow's mom has been that way for as long as anyone can remember and Willow has grown up taking care of her. The angels are trying to take over and Alex has to stop them but Willow is only part angel and a threat to their evil plan. The action in the story moves along quickly and you will get to like the characters as they fall for each other. No real adult themes so it is great for younger teens and lovers of Twilight and Hunger Games. The only part of the story I thought was a bit overdone was the romance in the end. This is book one of a trilogy with the second book to come out this Fall.
    • 4/5
      Willow is a strange teen aged girl. She is psychic and can tell the future paths your life could take. When she reads Beth, a girl from her school, she sees a bleak and terrible future. She tries to explain, but Beth isn't listening.Willow lives with her mentally ill mother and her aunt, barely making it, so charging small fees for readings and working on cars helps to make ends meet.Alex is an Angel Killer, trained from a young age, in the desert by his father and older brothers, his whole education revolves around the killing of angels.Angels have come to Earth, in order to ensure their continued existence. Feeding on unsuspecting humans, who feel they are being rewarded by having Angels care about them, they cause damage and leave their prey sick, weak and some psychotic. If only the humans knew!What no one knows is that Willow has a big secret. SHe alone will have the ability to save humanity. After a rocky start, she and Alex will become friends and more.Angels are not the wonderful creatures we have been led to believe in, and all humankind is at risk.This YA novel surprised me with a terrific storyline, and wonderful characters. I found myself staying up late to finish, and I can hardly wait for the next book in the series. While there is some language and romance, this is appropriate for the mature middle schooler. I will give this to my 13 year old granddaughter to read.I enjoyed this book a lot!This was an E-Book from Net Galley for review.
    • 4/5
      Angel Burn is creepy and terrifying, yet oh so addictive! Seriously. These angels in the novel are not nice at all. They feed from people, and by doing this they give them angel burn which leads to a psychological disorder like schizophrenia. Thank goodness for Willow and Alex, who know what they are and are determined to stop them from taking over the world.Willow has had to grow up very fast in Angel Burn. Her mother has been unable to really care for Willow since she was a toddler, so Willow hasn't had much of a childhood. When Willow find out that her mother has checked out because of Angel Burn, and that Willow is a half-angel herself, she is horrified. She doesn't want to be related to one of these evil creatures, no matter how pretty they seem to be. When the angels find out about who she is, they are shocked. Angels shouldn't be able to have offspring! And it doesn't help that they can tell that Willow has it out for them. This somehow leads to her and Alex finding each other, running for their lives, and discovering more about Willow's unusual genetics.I was so happy that I got a chance to see what Alex was thinking in Angel Burn. Like Willow, he has had to grow up very fast, being an Angel Killer. He has been slaying angels since he was 11, with tons of training before that. Alex is a tortured guy who has a rocky past, but he as he and Willow fall in love, he begins to soften up. I couldn't believe how strong Alex had to be to be able to slay angels. It is so dangerous, and you have to wait for the right moment, so it is a terrifying job. I enjoyed seeing Alex and Willow's feeling grow stronger for each other as they learned more about one another. This isn't one of those instant love stories, thank god!!L.A. Weatherly blew me out of the park with her storyline. Deadly angels who live only to drain humans and have no care for them?? This is a crazy concept, and she really took a risk by doing it. She made a fan out of me! Even though I am a Christian and I believe that angels are loving beings who truly care for us and watch over us, I did get involved in Weatherly's story. Do not go into this one expecting nice, loving angels because you are sure in for a shock!The only problem I had with Angel Burn was that there were a few parts in the story that lagged. I know that not everything can be full of action, but it was just a little hard to keep me reading during these parts.Angel Burn is a fascinating novel that had me hooked from page one. Even though there were a few slow parts in the novel, I still enjoyed my experience. Definitely give this one a shot if you haven't read it yet.
    • 4/5
      s I read this book, I was little skeptical. Lately I have been reading lots of books about angels, demons and whatnot, that reading another angel story, well you have to really impress me in order for me to get into the book. So many books out there carry the same plots and the same types of characters. After reading a bit into the book, I was hooked. I realized that I enjoyed Willow and Alex. Both were dynamic characters and had love that I enjoyed seeing.The plot I did enjoy reading once I got what's going on. It did take a while for the plot to take off but once it did I really love it. The were many secrets, betrayals, and lots of action going on. What really got me was how blind Willow was to all of this. Her emotions I loved reading. Ms. Weatherly did a great job writing all the thoughts and feelings out. The love in this story sweet. I am such a romance junkie! To see two people falling in love over a course of running away from danger, almost being killed, learning secrets, it really had my heart out there! I love watching how in the mist of things, these two people can come together and it was like no one or nothing can break what they have. They had a secret place in which they can go to within each other and be safe. Total swoon! Overall this book is great! I really enjoyed reading it and exploring the world that Ms. Weatherly has created. Angel Burn is the start of new series that I can get addicted to! I can't wait to see what the next book has in store!
    • 4/5
      When reading Angel Burn, take everything you know about angels: White, wonderful, full of pure love, healing touch, heavenly hosts singing hosannas... Now, throw this all out the window! Weatherly creates an entirely new races of angels in her Angel Trilogy. The angels that exist in the world of Willow and Alex are dark and cruel beings who feed off of human essence and in the end, cause things like strokes, cancer and much more! They have not a care in the world for humans and could ultimately be the demise to all humanity.Willow is a little bit strange and somewhat of a social-outcast to her peers. Willow, who now lives with her aunt, has been taking care of her mentally-ill mother from a young age. She has been forced to grow up a little quicker than those her age. Add on top of that the fact that Willow seems to have psychic abilities and is able to read people with a slight touch... of course people are going to think her strange!Enter Alex, who is an AK. Yes, an Angel Killer. He has been hunting down these terrible creatures who feed off of humans and leave nothing but deterioration in their wake, since he was young. Alex is tasked to find Willow but once he does, he's not sure what to make with what he sees. Alex and Willow are lead on a cross-country journey. Will they find answers to save humanity or is everyone doomed?I really enjoyed the characters. Willow is such a strong young woman and Alex is complex but full of amazingness once he opens himself up. Alex and Willow are both great characters separately but throw them together and the pages ultimately turn themselves. Their acquaintance is quite strained in the beginning, but soon their budding romance begins to flourish.The story is told in multiple POVs, which I'm not too fond of because I feel like I'm jumping around between multiple different stories, as well as changes between first person and third person narration.The ending did not come with the BANG I was expecting, but it leaves room for Weatherly to expand and continue the story in Angel Fire and Angel Fever.Overall, a brilliant beginning to a new series and an intensely unique look at angels. Weatherly weaves a truly exciting and detailed story that will be sure to leave readers anxiously awaiting Angel Fire. I know I am.
    • 5/5
      Wow... It's been awhile since I read this one and perhaps I should have wrote my review sooner. In all honesty, it doesn't matter because Angel Burn left that big of an impact on me. This is one of my favorites novels so far and I am aching for the next book. I was hesitant to read this as I had read enough 'angel' YA books to last me for awhile. I had just finished Crescendo, Unearthly, and Angelfire so I wasn't keen on another 'angel' novel. A person recommended I read this if I liked the previous mentioned titles so being someone who reads too fast for her own good, I decided to pick it up to have another book filler. Boy, am I glad I did! Angel Burn was superior in many ways. This book is more cutting edge and deep into not only descrption, emotion, and plot but well-rounded and something new in the idea of a story plot! The concept of AK (angel killers) and angels being 'evil' was different and well accepted as an alterior idea. The characters were so well presented and given such detail that I felt connected to them almost immediately. I've read many YA books in the past few years, but aside from Twilight and Mortal Instruments, Angel Burn is one of my absolute favorites. A must read in my opinion and the kind you can read over and over!
    • 5/5
      Still love these books no matter how many times I read them.
    • 3/5
      When reading Angel Burn, one needs to forget all one has ever heard about angels. In L. A. Weatherly's imaginings, angels are the Big Bad. It makes for a story that is interesting and more than a bit heretical. Ms. Weatherly's angels are not fallen angels but rather ones that come with wings and halos. They do not come from a heaven but rather from another world. They have only come to Earth because their world is collapsing and the only energy upon which they can feed is found in humans. Therefore, not only are angels no longer celestial beings but are now predators intent upon taking over Earth by bending all human will to their purpose. Go figure. Angel Burn is not the best YA, paranormal romance ever written, but it does get kudos for trying to do something different. Unfortunately, one can be a bit too different, and the strain to the reader's credibility does more harm than good. This is exactly what happens with this first in the Angel series. Angels as the Big Bad is akin to teddy bears being rabid. Some images do not work well and are too incredulous to be easily ignored or accepted. Also, it is not the most well-written novel either. Some of the more romantic scenes are cliched and overused, including one snort-inducing scene where the hapless hero is left chasing after his beloved, screaming her name as she flies off to save the world, realizing what a terrible mistake he has made in letting her go alone. Oy. This is not to say that it is a horrible novel. In fact, it is decently pleasant. It does read a bit too much like a romantic drama screenplay, replete with cheesy imagery and even worse dialogue and sentimentality, but there is a reason why such imagery and dialogue is so popular. The idea of evil angels is even quite intriguing. One has to give Ms. Weatherly credit for creating something completely unique. Unfortunately, I personally could not overcome the faults of Angel Burn. I enjoyed it while I read it but will not be picking up the second in the series when it is released. I just did not care enough about any of the characters and felt the idea of lethal angels quite preposterous and writing just too sentimental for comfort. That is not to say that teens will not fall in love with the story. In fact, I suspect they will be more accepting of the more difficult-to-accept concepts than I was. Angel Burn is proof that sometimes YA novels are for their target audience only.Thank you to NetGalley for my e-galley!
    • 4/5
      Angels are real. But they aren't who they appear to be. This action-packed one of a kind book tossed me into the world where behind those glamourous smiles, the angels can kill you. L.A Weatherly reinvents angels with Angel Burn. I could not stop reading this book. I was hooked for about four days, reading non-stop. Okay, maybe non-stop is just messing up everything--I read non-stop whenever I had free time. Usually, when throughout the whole book was the characters on the road, trying to escape, it would be boring. In this case, it wasn't.Alex, mysterious and attractive, introduces us to his job, at the start of the book. He carries a cool personality, seeming much older than his real age, yet also manages to be polite for an assassin--an angel assassin that is. Then, Willow, seen as strange and unlike anyone else with her beautiful elfish features, takes the Point of View. I admire Willow's character. She's mature for her age, having to cope with living with a mother who has this dreamy look in her eye, lost in her own world, never to talk or see her daughter again. Throughout the whole book, Willow was a strong character through and through, also having to cope that she's part angel and part human, something Alex has never seen before.When I first started reading, I found the switching of POVs very confusing since there was hardly any indication of whose POV it was. But as the book progressed further, I came to enjoy it, especially Alex's POV. Reading his thoughts during that long amount of time they were travelling in silence, his reactions to Willow's own actions toward him made the book very enjoyable. For me, the best part was when these two were not on good terms. It was interesting and one thing that L.A Weatherly did right was, instead of automatically letting the characters realize their love for one another, she let their relationship build on slowly and I got to see their chemistry, how good their relationship was. I got to understand Alex's reasons for loving Willow and vice versa.One thing, though, that made me crinkle my nose was the romance. Alex and Willow tended to say such cliche things, tell each other lines that have been used to much. They are in a state of bliss, I get it, and it made it for readers to relate to, but I would have been better off if the romance was deeper. I also wished that the ending would have turned out differently.With the villans so terrifying my blood turned cold and my skin crawled, a relationship so powerful, and a story with tons of kick ass action will leave you anxiously turning the page for more, and more, and more. Angel Burn was a great read and I found myself entranced while in the world L.A Weatherly created. I'm definitely going to pick up the next book in the Angel Trilogy, Angel Fire.
    • 3/5
      It had so much potential, but quirks of the authorial voice (severe overuse of the word "gazing" among them) and some odd actions (or lack thereof - why didn't they just cut Willow's hair and dye it? If Alex spent so much time in hotel rooms, why didn't he read books instead of watching daytime TV?) hampered my enjoyment. The romance was sweet and very innocent - not a single mention of a hard-on despite all the full-body snuggling :)I looked at the reviews for books 2 and 3, saw mention of a love triangle, and decided to check out book 3 from the library and read the ending, because while I want Alex and Willow to live happily ever after (and find out how they stopped the angel menace), I am not up to investing 20+ hours in listening to the audio books.
    • 3/5
      I was able to read this ARC in e-book format through NetGalley. So thanks goes out to them, the author, and the publisher!! This book centers around a girl named Willow. It goes between first person view of Willow to third-person view with Alex and some other more minor characters. Willow is great, she's different and she doesn't care what anyone thinks. She's psychic, can see what lies in a person's future, what different paths will lay before them. She's living with her Aunt Jo and her mom, who is in a catatonic state and can't care for herself. One day one of the popular girls in school comes to her to get a reading. In it, Willow sees that the girl has seen an Angel and is conflicted in what she should do: continue with school or join a new church called the Church of Angels. Since meeting the Angel she can think of little else, but all Willow sees in her future is dark and despair. She tries to persuade her to stick with school, since it seems like the less poor choice. Willow still doesn't know whether to believe that Angels exist or not...until one shows up on her doorstep. Through a series of events, she runs into Alex who saves her life. Alex is an AK (Angel Killer), contracted by the CIA to take out Angels because they are feeding on human life forces and, in turn, killing them. Alex has been sent on a mission to kill Willow, because she is actually a half-Angel, something she had no idea about. At first he's repulsed by the idea that she is one of them, but since the Angels want her dead he knows she's valuable and must be protected at all costs. Soon, however, their feelings for each other become overpowering. Alex and Willow set off on the run together; will they be able to stop the invasion of Angels, or will the only hope for human salvation be destroyed?My Review: The characters are very well developed in this book, which was a big plus for me. There's a lot of background on the characters so you are really able to connect with them. I really felt for Willow; everyone thought she was weird because she claimed to be psychic. Even her best friend didn't believe her. And having to grow up so fast to take care of her mom would be tough. It definitely molded her into a very mature and responsible person. I also felt for Alex, who never really had a childhood; he was pretty much molded to be an AK when he got old enough and that's really all he knew how to do. Some of the book got kind of monotonous (mostly after she found out she was half-angel). That's pretty much all she dwelled on, although I admit if that happened to me that's probably all I would be able to think about too. But she kept asking Alex if he was sure he wanted to be around her considering what she was; this happened so often I was ready to strangle her myself! And, to me at least, some of the conversations and such were kind of corny and cheesy. It kind of ruined the book for me, because I really wanted to LOVE this book. The plot was so fresh and interesting with the Angels actually being the bad guys, but I just didn't get into this book as much as I had hoped. That being said, I did like the book. Some parts were very intense and had me reading super fast just I could find out what would happen. And I really didn't predict the ending, which is always nice. For the most part the story flowed well and kept me reading. The blooming romance between Alex and Willow was sweet and at the beginning had me saying "Just kiss her already!!". But I guess a lot of books are like that! He had a lot in his past though that made it hard for him to get close to anyone again and she was dealing with a lot in her life, not the least of which was finding out she was half-Angel (something that was previously unheard of). All in all, it was a good read. Definitely worth taking the time to read and I believe this book was previously released in the U.K. titled "Angel" and is part of a series, so I will look forward to reading the rest!My rating: 3/5 stars
    • 4/5
      Willow is gifted. Alex is a CIA assassin. At a young age, he was trained by his father to hunt and kill Angels. Willow is the unusual outcast, who can not only fix a car but tell the future too. The two meet when Alex's next assignment is to kill Willow, but he is surprised to find her energy is not entirely angel but human as well. Always wondering where her gift came from, Willow is blown away by the revelation that she is half-angel. Now on the run with Alex, she is the only one that can defeat the Angels, and they want her dead. Will she discover the key to destroying the Angels in time to save mankind?I found this book interesting and different from the usual Angel fantasy books. In this story we have two characters that have had hard childhoods that have caused them to grow up faster than they should. Alex has lost his entire family to the Angels and Willow's mother has been locked away in her own fantasy in her mind. They are drawn together by the fact that Angels do exist and they are killing mankind with an array of diseases. This makes for a fantastic read.
    • 3/5
      I'm not entirely sure how I feel about this one. I would probably give it 3 and a half stars if I could. It wasn't bad- the story was compelling enough, the writing was fast paced and it was not boring. However, it didn't really strike me as anything unique or special. The main characters- Willow and Alex- were okay but felt a bit hollow and didn't feel very real. I also thought their romance developed too quickly, especially considering the circumstances. I liked some parts a lot more that others. I enjoyed the information about the Evacuation and would have liked if it had been explored more. Overall, it was okay but won't leave a lasting impression. Despite being 500 pages, it's not particulary memorable.
    • 3/5
      More at theawesomemagicattic.blogspot.comPretty, pretty angels. They show themselves to humans, enchant them, and drain their energy. Afterwards, the humans adore the angels, and join the Church of Angels, a group dedicated solely to the angels. And now the angels want Willow dead. Maybe not so pretty after all. When Alex is sent to kill Willow, he uncovers things for himself. As each day passes, he falls harder for the girl who should be his enemy. Willow's different. She's always known that. Not just because she's got a knack for fixing cars, but because she can see one's future with just a touch. But she's never known exactly how different she was. With the power to save or destroy, Willow must decide what to do. Before it's too late. I was hesitant to read this book at first. I began reading the first few pages, and lost interest. A few months later, I picked up the book again, as many people have said it was amazing, and I was ready to give it another go. After the first few pages, the book just got better and better. I like the idea that L.A. Weatherly gives us. It isn't the typical fallen angel plot, but the author gives you the idea that even angels who don't fall can be evil. It sheds a whole new light on the good angels, and bad fallen angels concept that most YA angel books have. It was interesting. Willow was my favorite character, no doubt. She was strong, but innocent, in a way, and clueless. I liked her character. She didn't really care what people thought about her. She was the kind of girl I wanted as my best friend. Alex was... Alex. He was hard and cool on the outside, but kind, caring, and somewhat vulnerable on the inside. Willow and Alex's relationship was sudden, and kind of abrupt. They had this love-hate feeling for each other, and then suddenly they're in love. Strange? I think so. Also, the beginning was well... plain. Nothing interesting, nothing bad. It was just that. Plain. While the middle and ending was great, the beginning wasn't as good.But, that aside, and this book was amazing. The story was smooth, flawlessly written, and the plot was original. The characters were fun, well written, and the action was intense. I am looking forward to reading the next book in this trilogy.
    • 3/5
      Angel Burn was a fun read. I liked it, although the romance took over midway and made eveything kind of, well, cheesy. Typical of these types of YA novels. Recommend for its.romance appeal and unique premise.
    • 4/5
      *MY THOUGHTS* Wow.... Lets just say.....I was definitely surprised by this book. Why you ask? Let's start by saying, everything you THOUGHT you knew about angels, you thought wrong. Well according to Weatherly. In this novel he takes makes them into terrible creatures who feed off humans and turn them into shells of people with different illnesses, hence the "angel burn." But then, there's the people that kill these "evil creatures," called Angel Killers, or AK. But then comes Alex who is an AK who meets Willow, who is something different. Then of course, they fall for each other, but end up trying to deny it at all costs. But then they realize that Willow could definitely be of some help to him and things begin to smooth out. The story itself was a thrilling ride. I could NOT put this book down. Especially at the end. The ending was like... Wow.... And the action in the book was nonstop. Every time I turned a page there was something else Alex had to take care of. It was definitely an enjoyable book.
    • 4/5
      Is nothing sacred anymore? I was raised thinking Angels were heavenly creatures, beings that represented good and happiness. But this book has shattered those ideas. These "Angels' are evil with a capital E. They feed off your energy, slowly sucking away all your body's nourishment to live, all the while your dying with this idea that your in heaven, your completely happy and the "Angel" is the best thing to ever happen to you. If your lucky the hotty bad-ass Alex may come and kill the angel before it does much damage, but he's a rare soul. An "AK" -Angel Killer, trained to identify and shoot them in their HALO's!The romance was swoon-worthy, the action was awesome and the angels were freaky. The main character Willow is a half angel, She can fix your car, see your future and save your world.This book was Extremely unique, action packed, and left me with unanswered questions (yes it's the first of a series) So pick it up, and keep your pants on because your in for a wild ride.
    • 5/5
      Angels are the bad guys. They are coming to Earth because conditions on their world have changed. They feed on the energy of humans leaving them weak, sick but enraptured. Alex hunts these angels. He is sent to kill Willow. She is something both humans and angels think is impossible--a half angel. When Alex finds out that the angels want her dead, he decides to help her. They are one the run and isolated. They need to stop the next wave of the angel invasion.