Angels of Darkness

Angels of Darkness by Ilona Andrews

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


Guild Hunter 3.5: Angel's Wolf by Nalini Singh
We know Noel from a short appearance in Archangel's Kiss. Namir is pretty much new and not like many other angels in the emotional sense. I prefer the slower build to their relationship, especially with the scars they both carry. It's easy to imagine Dimitri's irritation when Noel decides to stay, throwing off the Tower's plans. Have to admit that the cats are a sweet touch to me, being a fellow cat lover and having two in my own home.

Alphas 0.5: Origins by Ilona Andrews
Part of me wants to find more Alphas stories because it seems like such a complex world. The other part of me still feels confused and not all that motivated by this rough group of "protectors." There is potential, but I can't claim this short was enough to make me see or want it all. Despite Karina's logical choices, can't help but think there is still some Stockholm syndrome going on here. Also don't feel badly for her so much as for Emily, who is the true innocent without power.

Samaria 5.5: Nocturne by Sharon Shinn
Corban is a very different angel with his music, moping and blindness. Moriah is a breath of fresh air with her sarcasm, determination and wit. Combined, the two make for an interesting combination and a very fun read. The way they are introduced here leads me to believe they are not part of the main series. It would be fun to follow their adventures if they were.

The Guardian 7.5: Ascension by Meljean Brook
The last short I read for this series focused on a vampire's employee and family. This one focuses on two actual Guardians as they hunt a demon and a group of self proclaimed vampire hunters. While it does do a much better job of showing exactly what the Guardians are and what they can do than the previous story, it also isn't much better as far as the general dry tone and lengthy explanations. The endings always end up being sweet somehow despite also feeling convenient and a tad rushed (though I'm not sure you can still use that word when these two have apparently been avoiding each other for hundreds of years leading up to this meeting). Still, not engaging enough to have me wanting to dig into the main series yet.

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