The Angel Island (Dark World: The Angel Trials Book 5)

Just when you don’t think that it can’t get more addictive, and that’s when it sucks you back in. By now, you most likely guessed that it became one of my favorite series. It’s not because of the story but everything, the characters, the twists. Once you start this series, you will keep on reading it. I recently finished THE ANGEL ISLAND and have myself wishing that the next book in the series was out already, and considering how it ended, how can you not wonder what’s going to happen next? If someone were to ask me which book from series is my favorite one so far, I wouldn’t be able to pick one because I loved them all. To me it feels as if every book in series has me falling in love with the series more. The Angel Trials is one of the series that I am glad I came across. You can tell how much Raven changed since the first book, but then she had deal with a lot. Despite what happened, what challenges she had to face, and being separated from Noah, she didn’t let that stop her, she did not give up. That was one of the things that I loved about her, about how determined she was to get to Avalon, to get through the angel trials. All of them faced a lot of challenges, in attempt to try and get to Avalon, to save her mother. There were times where I wondered if they would actually make it to Avalon at all. It seemed as something always seemed to get in their way. That was one of interesting things in book, as a reader you couldn’t but wonder, What’s next? What will they have to face? and it’s what I wondered multiple times through reading the series. I wondered how many more challenges they might have to face again until facing the trials? In a way, it has you thinking. When they finally made it and the trials started, I wondered which one of them would make it through the trials. I didn’t know what to expect of the trials, I knew that they would be challenging but did not realize how challenging. Considering what they had to go through, Raven seemed to make all the right choices. I was happy when Jacen appeared, I loved him when I read The Vampire Wish . I hope to come across Annika soon and I am curious how Raven will react when she meets her, but I have a feeling that it might not be a warm meeting. There were a lot of going on in THE ANGEL ISLAND in every single chapter and every page, and once I reached the end, I was disappointed that the next book wasn’t out already. Out of all the books in series, the cover for THE ANGEL ISLAND was my favorite one so far. If you haven’t read Dark World series, it’s one that you should pick up now. You will fall in love. You will be craving for more once you reach the last page. Beautifully written. Be ready, for magical roller coaster ride!

Protagonist: Much like the earlier installments in this series, Raven takes up most of the chapters in this story. Don't get me wrong, it feels completely organic and while I do love the more ensemble installments, with how the story flowed it made more sense to stick with Raven. As our heroes are now ready to depart for Avalon, they learn the journey isn't as easy as they expected. A majority of this installment is devoted to Raven needing to prove herself worthy of joining those on Avalon. This installment felt more of an exhibit of how far Raven has come rather than being more character development focused. Romance: There's not as much romance in this installment than previous ones. We do get to see how Noah and Raven handle being reunited after the former was kidnapped. I really enjoyed how the author had these characters discuss their feelings and how they would proceed with their relationship. Don't get me wrong, Noah and Raven are solid as a rock, but there is some talk of their future and what they want that I really appreciated and made me love this couple even more than I already do. World-Building: While I've come to not only appreciate but enjoy the way Madow writes her books, like each installment is an episode of a TV drama, with this installment there was quite a bit that felt like padding. I wouldn't say that this book is filler because there's a lot about this book that I'm sure will be important later in this season, if not future seasons, it did feel like the author wanted to stretch the arrival in Avalon just a little bit longer. Still, there are some great callback to the previous season (if you haven't read The Vampire Wish season, it's not necessary but you still should) and there is some interesting foreshadowing for the future. Predictability: One of the things that I love about this author's writing is that when something is supposed to be a twist if I'm supposed to be shocked by something, she usually makes sure to not give too much away beforehand. Even when I can see the twist coming she always executes the twist in an exciting way. There are a few great twists in this story, but mostly a lot of this story is more fuel for speculation. Ending: Honestly, the final climax of this story is hard to pick out, and even if there is one it's more of an intellectual climax, as opposed to a physical climax. Still, I didn't really miss it until I went searching for it to talk about in this section. I did appreciate the more mental element to the climax at the end, it's not something seen often, and while it's not an easily identifiable climax, it was pretty well executed. Madow has topped herself with the final TWO chapters being WTF chapters from a brand new POV. It more than makes up for the anticlimactic final chapter in the Angel Gift. The first new POV chapter merely has a WTF moment in it that I'm interested to fully understand the intentions behind. The final chapter of this installment is long like I think the longest chapter ever written in the Dark World series so far. It's intense and what happens at the end teases where the end of this series may take place... Rating: 4.5 stars So, I'm having a bit of trouble with how I want to rate this book. Overall, it's a solid installment and I just flew through it, but that fact that it felt a bit like it was padded in sections and how it sort of draws out the arrival in Avalon even longer, even if I enjoyed the worthiness test to a degree, I just don't feel comfortable giving it five stars.

Fiver stars because so much has happened and so much is happening and so much will be happening! Talk about edge of your seat. Or what a page turner I have read three books in one day now on to book 6! I love the characters and really hate the villains. Plus I spent time with a friend and took a long 4 hour nap! Anyway this series grips you and it keeps you reading plus the language is clean as well as the sexual content! Pick up the sexual first Vampire Wish then Angel Trials next is faeries?

Jessica finally gets rescued. I was worried when she was left initially. Poor girl had a rude awakening. However, I think she'll make a great vampire. I love Prince Jacen! I read Dark World: The Vampire Wish series years ago so I don't remember everything clearly. I wish I had known the correct reading order though. I read Dark World: The Vampire Wish series then Dark World: The AFaerie Games series and now The Angel Trials. So I'm all over the place trying to piece the spin-offs together & remember the people. So make sure you know the order before you read these. They should come with a warning on the first page, lol. Anyway the tests to get to Ava!on are so unusual. I can't believe Raven can't remember that Prince Jacen said the Island would choose who could come to the Island. She wastes to much time acting like a child instead of following instructions. You would think if she wanted to save her mother she would be wanting to rush through anything to get to Avalon. I must say I was surprised by her choices. And I was shocked at the end of the book to learn her mothers gift.

This book is a total winner. It traps you from the beginning to the end. It leaves you excited for the next book. The storyline is an amazing trek. The trials spectacular. All the characters mesmerizing. I have started to re-read it again, it is that good. In a scale 1 - 10, I would give it a 12. Do yourself a favor and start this series at the beginning, you won't be sorry if you do. Each book just get better and better. This author is incredible. Everything she writes is touched with magic.

Noah, Thomas, Raven and Sage are all linked, bound together. The girls have been taken and now Sage is at the Montgomery compound. She had to partake in the blood oath with Azazel and is now kind of lost. Raven is still at the bunker with the other gifted humans. But Noah heard her call, and they go to rescue her. It's horrible when they lose one of the witches. They finally get on the road to Avalon, which tests them each step of the wsy....seperately. Raven does not know where her mother is. But she is determined to find out. Only the earth angel can help her now. Still a good book. Read on my friends....

OMG.... This book rocked !!! I could not put down. I loved reading this book and seeing the growth of Raven....and how her character grew, she didn’t think she had the strength like when she met Noah and Sage.... Boy, was she wrong.. There are lots of twists and turns and definitely a page turner....Can’t wait to read the next book! Definitely recommend this book and series.... ❤️❤️❤️❤️

The storyline is great and I will probably continue reading the rest of the series. The writing however, is challenging. I feel more like a child is writing the story, the words just don’t flow well, they are somewhat stilted, there is a lot of repetition of the same things over and over again. The characters sometimes act more like middle schoolers playing dress up! Yeah and you drink vodka for others not to get a distinctive smell of alcohol swishing it in your mouth is not going to make people think you are drunk, spirits with strong aromas like bourbon, better choice. So I think the author is creative in the worlds and the story. I’m hoping with time some better research, the writing will meet with her great imagination and then wow.

It’s the little nuances that the author inserts into each book that has me constantly on the edge of my seat wondering what is going to happen next. I keep exclaiming, “It” (everything about this series) is so good. This is one of the best plotting of a series I have read. I just want to keep going. It’s a pleasure to keep reading until the very end - of the series and then onto the next one.

Raven Danvers is getting the chance to see if she is worthy of entry to Avalon. Raven, along with a wolf shifter, a vampire, a witch, 3 humans from the bunker and one recently turned vampire (formerly a gifted human) all make their way to Avalon but have to pass a simulated test and it makes for exciting reading. We also get to find out what happened to Skylar (Raven's mum). I can't get enough of this series. I love the characters and the way they each have their own quirks, Bella is awesome, sassy and determined and Raven shares that determination but she thinks before acting and takes the less aggressive options. The scene building is brilliant, the changes in scenes in the simulation alone had me on the edge of my seat.

Ich verspreche den eigentlichen Inhalt nicht zu spoilern, auch wenn ich ganz minimale generelle Kritik übe. Das Buch ist echt gut geschrieben. Die Geschichte ist spannend, interessant und nimmt einen echt mit. Die Serie ist absolut empfehlenswert, auch wenn es ein paar inhaltliche Unstimmigkeiten gibt (z.B.: erst heißt es bei der Beerdigung senden die Hexen den Körper ins Jenseits, um ihn mit der Seele zu vereinen und dann senden die Hexen auf einmal die Seele ins Jenseits und es kommt ein paar mal vor, dass etwas bespochen wird und ein paar Bücher später ist es eine neue Information und einige sind davon "überrascht". Zwischen verschiedenen Büchern einer Reihe Details zu vergessen ist eine Sache, aber innerhalb von 10 Seiten von etwa Seite 515 bis Seite 525 im Box-Set etwas zu vergessen, ist eine ganz andere Hausnummer finde ich. Und es wird keine Erklärung dafür geliefert, weshalb es nicht so aussieht als wären Noah und Raven immer wieder vergesslich, sondern dass die Autorin vergesslich ist und keiner alle Bücher in einem Rutsch gelesen hat.). Die Serie hat weiterhin ein paar unvorhergesehene Wendungen, verschiedene POV ‘s, was ich persönlich liebe und trotz der paar geringfügigen Stolpersteine, die ich beschrieben habe und gemeldet habe, fand ich es gut. Daher habe ich dafür keinen Stern abgezogen. Diese Reihe hat aber definitiv ein offenes Ende und ist nicht beendet, auch wenn ein paar Charaktere ihre persönlichen Ziele erreicht haben und neue Charaktere ins Spiel gekommen sind. Wie bei einer Fernsehserie war dies Staffel 2 und es geht weiter. Vermutlich noch mit mindestens 2 weiteren Buchreihen. 😁👍

With only two books to go I am worried. I feel like the story is just getting started. There’s a lot of ground to cover and not a lot golf time to do it.

Each book has been well written and descriptive of the fantasy world that Michelle wants you to be apart of. Looking forward to the next one in the chapter.