![]() However, Leviathan, the sequel, is excellent and makes this two-in-one well worth a read. Rather flat due to my lack of caring about the characters involved. ![]() For me, though, the first book in this pair was something of a maybe, with the supporting cast a little underdeveloped and one scene in particular falling But watching Aaron initially fight against his heritage, and eventually accept it, is good fun, and he's a fun character, as is Gabriel. ![]() It's clear for most of the book that a showdown is looming between Verchiel and Aaron, as we see Aaron struggle to deal with obtaining his powers. We can see where this is going, can't we? and wakes up able to speak and understand any language, including that of his dog Gabriel. On his 18th birthday, Aaron Corbet has a strange dream of weapons clanging and angels descending on a battlefield. They are hunted by Verchiel, leader of the Powers, hell-bent (excuse the pun!) on destroying them, especially the leader who prophecy says will lead them. For their sins, they were cast out of Heaven. ![]() Thousands of years ago, a bunch of angels fell in love with human women. ![]() Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Books Summary: A somewhat disjointed pair of novels to start off The Fallen series however the second in particular shows real potential and hero Aaron is one who'll appeal to teens. ![]()
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