Most teens turn sixteen and get the license to drive, but Lil Falcon gets the license to kill demons. Orphaned as a child and raised by an eccentric grandfather, Lil is concerned with surviving high school and is unaware that she's a Guardian-a being with super powers charged with killing demons and protecting humanity. When she meets Bran, a mysterious boy with amazing abilities, his psi energy unlocks her latent powers. But Bran has a secret that can ruin their growing relationship, and the truth she discovers may destroy everything she believes in unless she finds the right balance between love and sacrifice.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By Leilani
Format:Paperback
Awakened left me hungry for more!
Aside from the amazing cover, the story is simply memorable. While im sure we are all aware of other angel/demon books now available but Awakened was like non before it. Not only was it about angels and demons, but how Walters described them, gave them narration, gave them life was quit unique.
From the first page I was pulled in. I thought that the first chapter was an amazing start to the book. It explained all that was to happen but not to much where you already knew exactly what was going to happen. Not to mention you get to meet a very sexy, exciting boy very soon, which I appreciated very much. The detail practically runs a movie in your head as you read along. The glossary in the front of the book was very useful as you read on. Sometimes there may be a word or a character position that you may not be sure of and all you have to do is take a quick peak there and all is good. Very useful with this book.
Lil as a character was very enjoyable to read. She was like no other female character that I have ran across and probably will not run across. From her attitude, her style, to the actions she makes. There were a few times were I questioned her actions but in then end everything worked out in a fascinating way.
Bran was a boy that I admired from the very start. Aside from Bran's charming good looks, his attitude was a pleasure to read. He had that "I dont care just do as I say" kind of attitude which is always fun to read when about a male character.
While it may take some time to get used to all of the terms, Awakened was easy to follow but kept you on the edge of your seat. You may think you had an idea of what was coming up, but the Walters proved you [me] wrong.
Both Lil and Bran have a past of which they had no control over. They both lost something that meant a lot to them but one of them may have been to young to remember. But, it will alter their future with out a doubt. Are these to perfect for each other? Or are they enemies but try to doubt it, even if there are people trying to break them apart?
Awakened was a refreshing new YA story that will forever stay on my shelves. I can definitely see myself re-reading in the near future. Now, all I have to do is wait for the next book in this extravagant series!
Aside from the amazing cover, the story is simply memorable. While im sure we are all aware of other angel/demon books now available but Awakened was like non before it. Not only was it about angels and demons, but how Walters described them, gave them narration, gave them life was quit unique.
From the first page I was pulled in. I thought that the first chapter was an amazing start to the book. It explained all that was to happen but not to much where you already knew exactly what was going to happen. Not to mention you get to meet a very sexy, exciting boy very soon, which I appreciated very much. The detail practically runs a movie in your head as you read along. The glossary in the front of the book was very useful as you read on. Sometimes there may be a word or a character position that you may not be sure of and all you have to do is take a quick peak there and all is good. Very useful with this book.
Lil as a character was very enjoyable to read. She was like no other female character that I have ran across and probably will not run across. From her attitude, her style, to the actions she makes. There were a few times were I questioned her actions but in then end everything worked out in a fascinating way.
Bran was a boy that I admired from the very start. Aside from Bran's charming good looks, his attitude was a pleasure to read. He had that "I dont care just do as I say" kind of attitude which is always fun to read when about a male character.
While it may take some time to get used to all of the terms, Awakened was easy to follow but kept you on the edge of your seat. You may think you had an idea of what was coming up, but the Walters proved you [me] wrong.
Both Lil and Bran have a past of which they had no control over. They both lost something that meant a lot to them but one of them may have been to young to remember. But, it will alter their future with out a doubt. Are these to perfect for each other? Or are they enemies but try to doubt it, even if there are people trying to break them apart?
Awakened was a refreshing new YA story that will forever stay on my shelves. I can definitely see myself re-reading in the near future. Now, all I have to do is wait for the next book in this extravagant series!
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
How would I describe Awakened: A tapestry of sweet complexity.
Ednah Walters did not waste any time jumping into the plot and introducing us to two of the main characters Lil and Bran in chapter one. What is Lil and what will come of her? Is Bran who he is raised to be?
I am not going to attempt to resummarizing the plot because I'm still on cloud nine. Wouldn't want to have a *whoops* spoiler moment.
The storyline is a tapestry of rich inheritance, intriguing back story and optimistic future. Of course many readers of the genre know that I use the term optimistic loosely. The ending of Awakened leaves room for more action and plot/character growth which means that there will be more adversaries popping out of the wood works and more trials to overcome. However, young love is in the air and you know what they say about love. But let's rewind a moment and get to the goodie before the ending.
What makes Awakened click?
Characters: You've got the good, the bad, the in between and the humans. There is a balance which supports the idea that those who are written to be special- is special. For instance, if everyone has superpowers then it's not really super just plain jane powers, right? Lil's character is complex. One day normal teen, next day the cream of the crop. She struggles with the truth of her existence, a new life, adolescent hormones all the while battling adversaries in the flesh.
Bran is on a mission and seeks Lil for help. He is looking for a way to save his family and pleads Lil for the help of the only good guys geared and ready to fight powerful battles. The Guardians.
Relationships: Across the board the relationships forged and refined is quite the journey and sweet to the core. One in particular is my fondest. Lil and her grampa is a team. Their relationship is one to admire and toast Ednah for. Grampa fits the bill perfectly. His love for Lil is shown through his trust, loyalty, willingness and honesty.
Moving onto the Romance, I could have grouped it with Relationships but I am a romance freak so it gets its own paragraph. Four words for you:
"Love At First Psi"
What does it mean? It's my own play off the Love At First Sight saying because as soon as I realized the budding romance and the mystical way these beings connect. Xenithians and Hermonites can do things that no human can. They can tap into energies and do things like communicate and connect. *nudge*nudge*nudge* Do you see where I can going with this? The romance is taken on a deeper level and felt from within. I am a sucker for Alrunes, what can I say!? hehehe, you have to read Awakened to know what Alrune is?
Thankful, Ednah has included a Glossary for readers to reference. I read an ARC so I am not to sure if it made it to the final mass distribution but I do appreciate the inclusion. Note that the information can be found on Ednah's website.
All in all, Awakened is appropriate for teens with all the makings for adult readership appeal. I am seeing Awakened referred to as YA Fantasy but I can see it easily adapting into YA PNR. I am officially adding this title among my favorite 2010 YA reads. And I will be counting down for Book 2: Betrayl to arrive. Now when will that be?
Ednah Walters did not waste any time jumping into the plot and introducing us to two of the main characters Lil and Bran in chapter one. What is Lil and what will come of her? Is Bran who he is raised to be?
I am not going to attempt to resummarizing the plot because I'm still on cloud nine. Wouldn't want to have a *whoops* spoiler moment.
The storyline is a tapestry of rich inheritance, intriguing back story and optimistic future. Of course many readers of the genre know that I use the term optimistic loosely. The ending of Awakened leaves room for more action and plot/character growth which means that there will be more adversaries popping out of the wood works and more trials to overcome. However, young love is in the air and you know what they say about love. But let's rewind a moment and get to the goodie before the ending.
What makes Awakened click?
Characters: You've got the good, the bad, the in between and the humans. There is a balance which supports the idea that those who are written to be special- is special. For instance, if everyone has superpowers then it's not really super just plain jane powers, right? Lil's character is complex. One day normal teen, next day the cream of the crop. She struggles with the truth of her existence, a new life, adolescent hormones all the while battling adversaries in the flesh.
Bran is on a mission and seeks Lil for help. He is looking for a way to save his family and pleads Lil for the help of the only good guys geared and ready to fight powerful battles. The Guardians.
Relationships: Across the board the relationships forged and refined is quite the journey and sweet to the core. One in particular is my fondest. Lil and her grampa is a team. Their relationship is one to admire and toast Ednah for. Grampa fits the bill perfectly. His love for Lil is shown through his trust, loyalty, willingness and honesty.
Moving onto the Romance, I could have grouped it with Relationships but I am a romance freak so it gets its own paragraph. Four words for you:
"Love At First Psi"
What does it mean? It's my own play off the Love At First Sight saying because as soon as I realized the budding romance and the mystical way these beings connect. Xenithians and Hermonites can do things that no human can. They can tap into energies and do things like communicate and connect. *nudge*nudge*nudge* Do you see where I can going with this? The romance is taken on a deeper level and felt from within. I am a sucker for Alrunes, what can I say!? hehehe, you have to read Awakened to know what Alrune is?
Thankful, Ednah has included a Glossary for readers to reference. I read an ARC so I am not to sure if it made it to the final mass distribution but I do appreciate the inclusion. Note that the information can be found on Ednah's website.
All in all, Awakened is appropriate for teens with all the makings for adult readership appeal. I am seeing Awakened referred to as YA Fantasy but I can see it easily adapting into YA PNR. I am officially adding this title among my favorite 2010 YA reads. And I will be counting down for Book 2: Betrayl to arrive. Now when will that be?
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
My Rating: 4.5
Awakened, is an exquisite stepping stone into a powerful and finely written series. The concept's refreshing originality has the potential to mesmerize a reader from start to finish. Lil Falcon starts out as a normal, gypsy girl and then with the help of her grandpa and training crew she blossoms into a bad-ass guardian. In this novel, a guardian's duty is to protect humans from the iniquitous demons. So, when half-demon Bran approaches Lil, her crew of Guardians prepare for the worst. Luckily for her sake, Bran's only threat was surrounding her heart. I absolutely adored Bran. His loyalty and unconditional support provided a melodious escape in her turbulent world. During Lil's training period, I start to personify with her eccentric Cardinal Guardian members.
Sykes, a particular individual I found myself gravitating towards was a flirtatious piece of work that continually delivered smart aleck comments. I really hope to see more of Bran and Sykes in the sequel. The two swoon worthy guys were expressed in the utmost detail that I felt closer to them in the end. Of course, the girl power energy by the female characters was just as intriguing. I immensely enjoyed the first installment. If I didn't know any better, this plot deserves to be seen in bookstores. Ednah's creative value and pre-meditated organization equaled an addictive deliverance I couldn't put down. Also, in the beginning of the book, Ednah was kind enough to write a glossary to help readers keep up with all the different names of demons and guardians. I appreciated that part since my confusion was checked at the door (or should I say first few pages?) Finally, great story and characters, now please pass me the sequel! :)
Awakened, is an exquisite stepping stone into a powerful and finely written series. The concept's refreshing originality has the potential to mesmerize a reader from start to finish. Lil Falcon starts out as a normal, gypsy girl and then with the help of her grandpa and training crew she blossoms into a bad-ass guardian. In this novel, a guardian's duty is to protect humans from the iniquitous demons. So, when half-demon Bran approaches Lil, her crew of Guardians prepare for the worst. Luckily for her sake, Bran's only threat was surrounding her heart. I absolutely adored Bran. His loyalty and unconditional support provided a melodious escape in her turbulent world. During Lil's training period, I start to personify with her eccentric Cardinal Guardian members.
Sykes, a particular individual I found myself gravitating towards was a flirtatious piece of work that continually delivered smart aleck comments. I really hope to see more of Bran and Sykes in the sequel. The two swoon worthy guys were expressed in the utmost detail that I felt closer to them in the end. Of course, the girl power energy by the female characters was just as intriguing. I immensely enjoyed the first installment. If I didn't know any better, this plot deserves to be seen in bookstores. Ednah's creative value and pre-meditated organization equaled an addictive deliverance I couldn't put down. Also, in the beginning of the book, Ednah was kind enough to write a glossary to help readers keep up with all the different names of demons and guardians. I appreciated that part since my confusion was checked at the door (or should I say first few pages?) Finally, great story and characters, now please pass me the sequel! :)
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I really enjoyed Awakened by Ednah Walters. It was the first story I have read involving angels that I actually got into, and I think that all had to do... Read more
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A uniquely twist young adult book.
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Received this book in return for a honest review. The book is about Lil Falcon a sixteen year old girl, who just moved to town and has to start all over. Read more
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