Huge fan of Abbie Zanders, as I've said in other reviews... this is the second book in the new Mythic series, and I have to admit that I liked it better than the first. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed "Faerie Godmother," but I was really torn about who Ana ended up with. "Fallen Angel" is really interesting, and a bit darker in some ways. You know, for example, that Ryssa is a Fallen Angel, but you don't know how she Fell; she lives on Mythic's seamy side of town, and works for the local Demon Lord. There's a taste of danger to this tale, along with True Love, sacrifice, and suffering.
I liked Ryssa's inner strength and determination to do what she feels is right, no matter the personal cost - she isn't the type of Fallen Angel who turned to Evil, so she still retains her inner light. David was a little bit harder to like at first, being so wrapped up in his own anger, frustration, and grief. I get why he feels the way he does, but he's buried the love and kindness his Mother taught him so deep, it's nearly dead. We see over and over what a wonderful, kind, and strong person his dying Mother is, and we're told that he inherited so much from her, but it's hard to see. He's not quite Scrooge-like, but boy, he really seems to be on that path.
Ryssa doesn't take any crap from David, and that's a good thing. He's afraid to lose his Mother and turned that fear into anger; he's angry at the con artists who he was desperate enough to seek out in hopes of curing her. David's so sure Ryssa is another huckster, that he sees ulterior motives in everything she says and does, but she surprises him. Ryssa doesn't try to be friendly when he sneers at her - when fired upon, she returns fire, snapping right back at him when he insults her.
The dynamic between them is interesting, and I liked seeing them grow towards each other. There's a little bit of bitter-sweetness to this story, reminiscent of Hans Christian Andersen: the Little Match Girl comes to mind. There is pain and sacrifice for love: how Ryssa saves David from dangers he isn't even aware of, and how ultimately they save each other.
Loved seeing a totally different side of Mythic, and there was an interesting twist, connecting Ryssa to characters in the previous book. The reveal was really well done. The way David changes over the course of the book is well done, too, and his discovery of Extraordinaries was smooth. I loved that when faced with a choice he didn't need to make, he finally showed that he really did inherit his Mother's courage and love.
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Need to get away? Escape to Mythic and cavort with vampires, shifters, fae, angels, demons, mages, and more!
Faerie Godmother (Book 1)
The fragile alliance between preternaturals is at stake when a new creature comes to town. And she's more powerful than any of them.
Master vampire Vlane awakens to find himself human. Even if it's only temporary, the vampires are understandably concerned. The last thing he remembers is partaking of a particularly lovely creature dressed as a legendary Faerie... the one currently being protected by the powerful werewolf alpha.
Fallen Angel (Book 2)
No good deed goes unpunished. Especially if you're an angel.
Bound in servitude to a demon lord on the mortal plane, fallen angel Ryssa still finds time to help dying mortals cross to the other side. The job isn't made any easier by cynical human businessmen like David, but it's not her job to enlighten him - and she really shouldn't fall in love with him.
The Oracle at Mythic (Book 3)
If you think nobody understands you, try being an oracle.
Professional academic Tedi Papadopoulos comes to Mythic hoping to get an audience with the world’s foremost expert on paranormal folklore for her thesis. As the new girl in town, she draws a lot of interest, including that of vampire playboy Kristoff, who goes to great lengths to deny the instant and powerful connection between them.
Wolfe Out of Water (Book 4)
The right mate is worth the wait.
Matt’s pack is getting antsy. They want him to pick a mate and soon. The trouble is, Matt just hasn’t found the right one. Then he meets Jessie. After a night of steamy passion, he's convinced she's the one for him. The trouble is 1) she's human, and 2) she's already spoken for.
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