All Airel ever wanted was to be normal, to disappear into the crowd. But bloodlines can produce surprises, like an incredible ability to heal. Then there s Michael Alexander, the new guy in school, who is impossibly gorgeous...and captivated by her. Somewhere in the back of her mind, she can hear the sound of pages turning, and another, older story being written. It is the story of an ancient family, of great warriors, of the Sword of Light, and the struggle against an evil so terrible, so far-reaching, that it threatens everything. Airel knew change would be an inevitable part of life. But can she hold on when murder and darkness begin to close in and take away everything she loves? Will she have what it takes when the truth is finally revealed?
Airel
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I just finished reading Airel. One of the best books I've ever read, if not the best. I related to Airel. I mean she's just so REAL. I'm blown away that two guys could write a girl's character so perfectly, so right--better than a lot of female writers. I loved this book, it's so versatile! I was never bored. The story is told from various points of view. Normal girl, check. Epic warrior angel, check. Psycho killer, check. The manifestation of all evil 'the seer', check. Even Kim and Michael had their share. And it's so great to see how everyone thinks and what really goes on in their mind. Also, it had different times and places and that was very cool. I mean when I first started reading, I was intrigued, I got into Airel's mind. Then out of nowhere visions of 1250 B.C. Arabia, I was blown away. The characters were beautifully written, I related to each of them in away but Airel is just out of this world! She's me! Minus the half human, half angel thing lol. And the end was something else. -EM
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Aaron Patterson is the author of the WJA series and lives with his family in Boise Idaho.
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39 of 43 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
An amazing story that will captivate audiences ranging from young adult to the young at heart! Airel crosses boundaries in a fascinating and unforgettable way to engage readers within a story that will not soon be forgotten!
First of all, I have to say - I LOVE THIS COVER!! Is it not gorgeous?! Remarkably, this simple, yet complex, portrait does an amazing job encapsulating the story held within. With that being said, I throughly have to commend the authors, Aaron Patterson and Chris White. The ability to tell an amazing and vivid story from the point of view of a young female teenager, while being male, is absolutely incredible. They are able to truly capture the essence of teenagers, their thoughts, attitude and use of slang. Amazing. Now, to the story...
Airel actually tells two stories, interwoven into one. The main story focuses on Airel, a young teenage girl, who has lead quite a normal life until one day she meets a gorgeous stranger and new guy at school, Michael. He is everything she had ever dreamed of and most incredibly, he is into her in a big way. However, that isn't the strange thing. The crazy thing is that all of a sudden Airel becomes more and more beautiful - not a flaw in sight, upon her skin or hair, wounds suddenly heal within seconds and worst of all - a killer is on the loose, claiming to know "what" Airel is.
The second story, which takes place throughout Airel, is about Kreios and an ancient family of fallen angels, during the time period of 1250 BC. Kreios has lost his beloved wife and will do anything to protect his young infant daughter from the Seer and their enemies. But will he be able to keep her safe forever and before it is too late?
Though there are two different stories, the transitions are excellent and done in such a way that the reader will never feel lost. On the contrary, before each time period transition, the authors have a knack for leaving the reader hanging, dying to find out what is going to happen next. Very clever on the part of the author. This also makes racing through the book a must. Can you say "Hard to put down?!"
In addition to the excellent characterization, the settings are incredibly vivid and the story is told in a way that the reader becomes absorbed within the feelings and emotions that are being played out. The flow of the story is smooth and tight and leaves the reader yearning to discover what is going to happen.
One of my favorite lines (among many) within Airel, is one that will tug at the hearts of many readers, and for which many readers will easily be able to relate to:
'I always had to buy a book, even if I wasn't done with the one I was currently reading. I loved to read. I felt like the turn of each page echoed inside the world between the covers - and each book had its own rules. There, within the mystique of that connection, was something special, and it was addictive.'
While being a story of imagination and fiction, there are many elements throughout that are truly lifelike, such as the characterizations and moral thoughts. Entertaining, provocative and mesmerizing. Airel is an amazing story that I highly recommend to everyone - male, female, young or not so young.
First of all, I have to say - I LOVE THIS COVER!! Is it not gorgeous?! Remarkably, this simple, yet complex, portrait does an amazing job encapsulating the story held within. With that being said, I throughly have to commend the authors, Aaron Patterson and Chris White. The ability to tell an amazing and vivid story from the point of view of a young female teenager, while being male, is absolutely incredible. They are able to truly capture the essence of teenagers, their thoughts, attitude and use of slang. Amazing. Now, to the story...
Airel actually tells two stories, interwoven into one. The main story focuses on Airel, a young teenage girl, who has lead quite a normal life until one day she meets a gorgeous stranger and new guy at school, Michael. He is everything she had ever dreamed of and most incredibly, he is into her in a big way. However, that isn't the strange thing. The crazy thing is that all of a sudden Airel becomes more and more beautiful - not a flaw in sight, upon her skin or hair, wounds suddenly heal within seconds and worst of all - a killer is on the loose, claiming to know "what" Airel is.
The second story, which takes place throughout Airel, is about Kreios and an ancient family of fallen angels, during the time period of 1250 BC. Kreios has lost his beloved wife and will do anything to protect his young infant daughter from the Seer and their enemies. But will he be able to keep her safe forever and before it is too late?
Though there are two different stories, the transitions are excellent and done in such a way that the reader will never feel lost. On the contrary, before each time period transition, the authors have a knack for leaving the reader hanging, dying to find out what is going to happen next. Very clever on the part of the author. This also makes racing through the book a must. Can you say "Hard to put down?!"
In addition to the excellent characterization, the settings are incredibly vivid and the story is told in a way that the reader becomes absorbed within the feelings and emotions that are being played out. The flow of the story is smooth and tight and leaves the reader yearning to discover what is going to happen.
One of my favorite lines (among many) within Airel, is one that will tug at the hearts of many readers, and for which many readers will easily be able to relate to:
'I always had to buy a book, even if I wasn't done with the one I was currently reading. I loved to read. I felt like the turn of each page echoed inside the world between the covers - and each book had its own rules. There, within the mystique of that connection, was something special, and it was addictive.'
While being a story of imagination and fiction, there are many elements throughout that are truly lifelike, such as the characterizations and moral thoughts. Entertaining, provocative and mesmerizing. Airel is an amazing story that I highly recommend to everyone - male, female, young or not so young.
41 of 46 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
While there was a very fascinating double-storyline and time-jump going back and forth with this book, I just couldn't get into it like everyone else. I don't know, I'm starting to wonder if fallen angels aren't the new vampires in YA lit.
The premise is awesome, but once you start reading, it's a bit of a let down. The attraction between Michael and Airel was purely physical, for no other reason than just looks. This told me volumes about Airel's character, and I was more than a bit disappointed with how she turned out. She starts out hilarious and original with her own internal monologue, but it soon devolves into a lot of cliches (especially concerning love at first sight and physical appearances) in terms of adjectives. Hot new boy in town! We're made for each other! And so on, and so forth, and I wanted to start screaming.
The fight scenes were GREAT. I will not deny that, and Patterson has definite talent with showing over telling in terms of scenes with a lot of action in them. I think I enjoyed Kreios' storyline far more interesting overall, and I'm pretty sure he should have been the star of the show, not Airel. The demon/angel fight scenes were the most interesting scenes of all, excluding revealing character scenes with Kreios and the ancient middle east.
I think the most disappointing thing is that this could have been so much better than it was - Airel herself had some really great qualities that were so underplayed it's like they weren't even there. It saddens me greatly when this happens.
Overall, I'm not sure what to think. I'm not sure if I'll be reading the next book, but I might give it a try if I have extra time on my hands. I'm not really excited about it. But don't take my word for it - give this book a read and decide for yourself.
(Thanks to the author for sending me a copy of the book - you rock, Patterson!)
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The premise is awesome, but once you start reading, it's a bit of a let down. The attraction between Michael and Airel was purely physical, for no other reason than just looks. This told me volumes about Airel's character, and I was more than a bit disappointed with how she turned out. She starts out hilarious and original with her own internal monologue, but it soon devolves into a lot of cliches (especially concerning love at first sight and physical appearances) in terms of adjectives. Hot new boy in town! We're made for each other! And so on, and so forth, and I wanted to start screaming.
The fight scenes were GREAT. I will not deny that, and Patterson has definite talent with showing over telling in terms of scenes with a lot of action in them. I think I enjoyed Kreios' storyline far more interesting overall, and I'm pretty sure he should have been the star of the show, not Airel. The demon/angel fight scenes were the most interesting scenes of all, excluding revealing character scenes with Kreios and the ancient middle east.
I think the most disappointing thing is that this could have been so much better than it was - Airel herself had some really great qualities that were so underplayed it's like they weren't even there. It saddens me greatly when this happens.
Overall, I'm not sure what to think. I'm not sure if I'll be reading the next book, but I might give it a try if I have extra time on my hands. I'm not really excited about it. But don't take my word for it - give this book a read and decide for yourself.
(Thanks to the author for sending me a copy of the book - you rock, Patterson!)
(posted to goodreads, librarything, shelfari, and [...])
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By Courtney
Format:Kindle Edition
I have had this fascination with fallen angel stories lately and I just love them. I expected Airel to be similar to most of the fallen angel stories I've read but it is nothing like those except that it is about a fallen angel. This was such a unique twist to the common way angels are portrayed. There are two stories going on through most of the book that are woven together at the end.
First you have the story set in present day Boise, ID where an average high school girl Airel is just living her normal life when suddenly hot new boy enters and she catches the love bug! The second story is about the fallen angel Kreios dated back in 1250 BC and his struggles with losing his wife and then the battles of the Brotherhood. In Part 1 of this book having the 2 separate stories going on was a bit hard to follow but you instantly were connected to the lives of Kreios and Airel.
One of the things I liked most about this story is the main character Airel. The authors nailed a typical teenage girl with the glimpses they give us of being inside her head. I love how we see in to her mind, because it is pretty hilarious in there. There were so many quotes I loved, here is a favorite: "Sometimes I watched all the popular girls, wondering if they actually had brains or if they just ran on batteries, plugging in at night to charge their ever-so-perfect personalities. No bitterness here!"
There wasn't a whole lot of dialogue in this story; most of it is coming from the minds of the characters. This was a new way to read a story, I did enjoy it, although at times I wished there was more conversations going on. You get to see in the minds of Airel, of Kreios, and of a killer. The struggle between good and evil is the forefront of this great story!
The ending was the best! I was a bit frustrated at how things were going and wasn't sure I'd like the way it ended but the authors sure pulled out the big stuff for an ending that leaves you begging for the next book!
I loved the message that is being taught; "you don't need a man to love you and make you special, you are special because you are you...see and believe you are one of God's children; that's what makes you special."
Great YA fantasy that I highly recommend to those that love the fallen angel stories like Hush, Hush and others alike.
I received this book free from PUYB for my honest opinion and review. I would not recommend this book if I didn't enjoy it!
First you have the story set in present day Boise, ID where an average high school girl Airel is just living her normal life when suddenly hot new boy enters and she catches the love bug! The second story is about the fallen angel Kreios dated back in 1250 BC and his struggles with losing his wife and then the battles of the Brotherhood. In Part 1 of this book having the 2 separate stories going on was a bit hard to follow but you instantly were connected to the lives of Kreios and Airel.
One of the things I liked most about this story is the main character Airel. The authors nailed a typical teenage girl with the glimpses they give us of being inside her head. I love how we see in to her mind, because it is pretty hilarious in there. There were so many quotes I loved, here is a favorite: "Sometimes I watched all the popular girls, wondering if they actually had brains or if they just ran on batteries, plugging in at night to charge their ever-so-perfect personalities. No bitterness here!"
There wasn't a whole lot of dialogue in this story; most of it is coming from the minds of the characters. This was a new way to read a story, I did enjoy it, although at times I wished there was more conversations going on. You get to see in the minds of Airel, of Kreios, and of a killer. The struggle between good and evil is the forefront of this great story!
The ending was the best! I was a bit frustrated at how things were going and wasn't sure I'd like the way it ended but the authors sure pulled out the big stuff for an ending that leaves you begging for the next book!
I loved the message that is being taught; "you don't need a man to love you and make you special, you are special because you are you...see and believe you are one of God's children; that's what makes you special."
Great YA fantasy that I highly recommend to those that love the fallen angel stories like Hush, Hush and others alike.
I received this book free from PUYB for my honest opinion and review. I would not recommend this book if I didn't enjoy it!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good book... A little confusing
I really enjoyed the book. I can't wait to get started on the next one...it was a little confusing at times when the story jumped around so much. Read more
Published 6 days ago by S. Peterson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved this book!
When I first bought this book, I was a little nervous that it may be on the juvenile side as these kind of books are often targeted at a younger audience but I have to say, I was... Read more
Published 6 days ago by BobDobbs
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very intertaning. I enjoyed the suspense in the book. Also the Love...
The book was Very entertatining. Also I enjoyed the love interest in the chapters. I didn't like the skipping back and forth so much. Too frequent.
Published 8 days ago by Joyce Ferrell
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fantasy book will appeal to young adults
The book is definitely written for young women. But being a little older I was still able to keep interested. Read more
Published 14 days ago by Diane Haney
4.0 out of 5 stars
Better than Twilight!
Although Airel by Aaron Patterson and Chris White is listed on Amazon in the YA (Young Adult) genre, this book was quite appealing to me. Read more
Published 14 days ago by CM Book Review
5.0 out of 5 stars
So different from other love stories
I really enjoyed all the twists and turns in this book. Never saw them coming. It was great to not be able to predict what was going to happen next. Read more
Published 17 days ago by Carey Austin
5.0 out of 5 stars
Feel good fairy tale
I highly enjoyed this book. The mystery, the romance, the thrill, the angels, all of it! The descriptions of the angelic home in the mountains, amazing!
Published 24 days ago by Shannon
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not great, but not bad either.
I bought this because of the other reviews, but was disappointed.
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Published 25 days ago by Valerie
5.0 out of 5 stars
If you like'd Twilight
This is a good fast paced book. Interesting story which is at some points hard to put down. I enjoyed it almost as much as the Twilight series.
Published 1 month ago by Susan Glen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
This was a great story. I think it would make a good movie and love story. I am waiting for Book 2. I loved Arel and she kept me interested.
Published 1 month ago by llabbelle
