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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful , January 6, 2007
* WARNING: SPOILERS*
I'm not even sure how to write a review for this novel. Anything I can say to describe it will fall far short of what should be said. The skill with which Meljean Brook created her characters, the world they inhabit, their conflict and their romance is so far superior to most books I've read that I'm amazed.
In Demon Angel, Lilith and Hugh meet and begin their journey in 13th century England. And theirs is definitely a journey. You won't find two dimensional characters here, without conflict or real motivation or personality. Instead, you'll get to know two very different, very complicated people who change and evolve just as time, their lives and their understanding of the world and themselves do. In the beginning, I wasn't sure if I really liked Lilith. She's a demon, after all- manipulative, hurtful, vengeful, only looking out for herself. I quickly changed my opinion, though. On the other hand, Hugh was immediately likeable. He was honorable, loyal and kind, but terribly naive and idealistic. When they meet, both are immediately fascinated by the other. It was because of Hugh's inner strength and goodness that made Lilith want to corrupt him- to damn him and his soul for eternity. Hugh, however, saw through her lies and tricks and her scales and talons and believed he could save her soul.
The first part of the book is the story of Lilith's part in Hugh's death- his sacrifice to save another. It's also the story of his time as a Guardian and the eight hundred years he went up against Lilith in fight after fight- always struggling against his desire for her as he searched for a way to save her. The second half of the book takes place after hundreds of years of fighting, but failing to save Lilith have changed him into a different man. He had become tormented, and defeated and despaired over the purpose of his life. Deciding the time had come and believing he had no other options, he tried saving Lilith the only way he knew- he killed her and Fell- turned human. Sixteen years go by before he realizes his mistake- Lilith did not die. The second half begins in modern day San Francisco when Hugh and Lilith meet up again- this time to fight together to save the city and the world from the demons and the nosferatu attempting to take over.
I cannot say enough good things about Demon Angel- except for the cover, please don't let it deter you from reading this book. Demon Angel has not only a great story with plenty of action, but it also has two fully developed characters who change and evolve over an eight hundred year period. Sometimes in romance books, I'm left wondering what exactly made the hero and heroine fall in love because they certainly didn't know each other very well. That is certainly not the case here. Hugh and Lilith know each other better than anyone else on Heaven(Caelum actually), Hell or Earth. Their romance is tragic and heartbreaking at times, but so compelling that I had to struggle to put the book down even when I finished reading the last page. It was, simply put, wonderful.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Incredible Metaphsyical Feat (A+ Grade), February 28, 2007
This book is explosive in so many ways. If you are a fan of the whole heaven/hell, angel/demon world, you must pick this up! Even though this is considered a romance, men can enjoy this book also because the romance between the two characters is not the most important thing.
The hero Hugh is a 11th century knight and the heroine who is more of the anti-heroine Lillith is a demon who sold her soul to Lucifer. She must take the life of Hugh so she can be free.
Through Lillith's actions, Hugh becomes a Guardian in heaven. The story than ranges hundreds of years between the two.
The words and actions used between Hugh and Lillith are so intense and magical. Some of the conversations are hard to understand but overall when you do get the jist, you will be amazed how the author came up with this storyline.
This is not your stereotypical romance. The frontrunner is the war going on between the demons in hell and the guardians in heaven who watch over the humans of earth.
Hugh and Lillith are pawns but try to take matters in their own hands. Hopefully the outcome will be them finally together and not through death and suffering as both have gone through.
For the ones who want an indredible hot romance with a plot to blown your mind, pick this book up.
For those who like alternative worlds with a sci-fi/horror slant, this is also for you.
Katiebabs
Hot Spell
Demon Moon (Berkley Sensation)
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13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing world building from debut author. A 4.5 star book, January 2, 2007
Former fan fiction author, Meljean Brook, pens a debut paranormal worth talking about. Lilith is the daughter of Lucifer who has spent centuries getting men to kill themselves at her suggestion. Hugh Castleford is a knight from the 12th Century who has spent the last two years guarding his liege's wife. Hugh has a bit of a crush on the young lady but is much too honorable to ever act on it. Lilith is busy luring men at the baron's home to their death. Upon seeing the purity of Hugh's soul, Lucifer orders Lilith to obtain it.
Unfortunately, Lilith is also intrigued by Hugh's soul and is so moved by his goodness that she begs Michael, an angel, to transform Hugh to an angel. Thus begins over 800 years of battling between Hugh and Lilith. They love, lust and battle until Hugh becomes disillusioned and chooses to Fall. Before Falling, however, he believes he must perform an act of courage that he had been to weak to do and that is to kill Lilith and release her from her servitude to Lucifer.
Lilith is a strong female lead who not only knows how to kick butt and take names but does so. Hugh is a man whose honor and innate goodness made a stark contrast to Lilith's character. Together they were a perfect match, providing an ideal foil for the other. The chemistry between the two was electric.
The problems with this book is that it is dialogue intensive and had a bit of a pacing problem. But I could not stop thinking about the worldbuilding and the sexy meaningful romance between Hugh and Lilith. A thinking person's paranormal.
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