This is book one of the Angelaeon Circle series by Karyn Henley. I recently did a review of book two, Eye of the Sword. I gave it a good review and I really did enjoy reading it. I wanted to read the first book but was a bit worried that in knowing how the story turns out that I wouldn't like it as well. In hindsight, I needn't have worried. I really liked this book.
I didn't find myself knowing what was going to happen next. I was surprised by this. I especially enjoyed seeing how the two love interests came together.
Here is a synopsis of the story from the back of the book:
The stranger’s cloak had fallen back, and with it, a long, white, blood-stained wing.
When Melaia, a young priestess, witnesses the gruesome murder of a stranger in the temple courtyard, age-old legends recited in song suddenly come to life. She discovers wings on the stranger, and the murderer takes the shape of both a hawk and a man.
Angels. Shape-shifters. Myths and stories—until now.
Melaia finds herself in the middle of a blood feud between two immortal brothers who destroyed the stairway to heaven, stranding angels in the earthly realm. When Melaia becomes a target, she finds refuge with a band of angels attempting to restore the stairway. But the restoration is impossible without settling an ancient debt—the “breath of angel, blood of man,” a payment that involves Melaia’s heart, soul, and destiny.
I highly recommend this book for those of you who like fantasy novels. It has great action and a good love story. The use of angels puts a unique twist on a typical story.
I was given this book by WaterBrook/Multnomah for review purposes. I was not required to give a favorable review and all opinons are my own.
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