Aimee Agresti is definitely an author to watch out for! :)īUY or BORROW?: With its gorgeous cover and magical storyline, this is a book that every angel-fan should have on their shelf! And her romance with Lance was honestly one of the sweetest I've ever read! It was refreshing and realistic (no insta-love here!), and he just had to be one of the most adorable boys in YA!īoth mysterious and mystifying, Illuminate was a debut that swept me off my feet! The only thing is that some parts seemed a little long, but otherwise I had no complaints. Sweet, intelligent, and passionate about photography, Haven was so easy to connect with. I'm pretty picky with my angel books (although I didn't even know this was an angel book until I read it!), but I adored Aimee Agresti's interpretation! Just like the storyline, it was completely original with a sort of mystical feel to it that only added to the intrigue.īut my favourite thing had to be the characters. It wasn't just the story that was magical, but the romance and setting too! I honestly didn't know what to expect when I started reading this book, but Illuminate surprised me with how enchanting it all was. Three words to describe this book: Beautiful, original, and absolutely MAGICAL! With excellent writing and breathtaking scenery - illuminate is a satisfying debut that, even though I wasn't enamored by it, I enjoyed it enough to recommend it, and will definitely be continuing the series.įor more of my reviews, visit my blog at Xpresso Reads I wonder why she didn't just pack up and leave - I know that's what I would have done. Then, we've got this cryptic book giving her vague messages that she barely questions before trusting it completely. We don't find out a whole lot about her supposed powers or purpose either. Haven's bizarre childhood - abandoned in a ditch - is only vaguely referenced. I loved his personality how he always stood by Haven and gave her someone to truly trust.Īlthough I did quite like the plot overall, as I mentioned it was a tad long-winded, but also had a few sketchy details. Lucian has a certain mystique that makes him a particularly intriguing character, but Lance, the most in-depth character in my opinion, went from shy loner boy to star of the show by the end of this book. Dante is also very cliché being the gay character who likes to gossip, cook and fix hair. Nerdy, bookish, keeping to herself, but suddenly acquiring great fashion and social abilities I had a hard time placing her personality. Haven herself is a bit hard to relate to. We've got some enjoyable characters that help make the slow pace a bit more satisfactory. It was still interesting, but not so exciting. The secrets are divulged in such a slow, steady way that I never felt the excitement of apprehension, I merely strolled through, nodding my head, while everything leisurely fell into place. A bit past the half way mark I started to become less fascinated by it all, and simply wanted to move on to some action. I was so enraptured by the extraordinary perfection, in addition to the unusual happenings, that the slow pace took a while to catch up to me, but eventually it did. As the plot takes a very long time to move along, we get well acquainted with this hotel through Haven, who is instructed to learn all that she can about the inner workings. Even the somber passages become alive by the intimidating ambiance Aimee has given it. We begin with exploring this majestic hotel: The elegant decor, the perfect employees, the vibrant night club - it's all described wonderfully with enough details to make you visualize all of this beauty. Soon after they arrive, however, Haven starts to notice things are a bit… off. Haven and two class-mates, one of them being her best friend, are chosen for an internship at an over the top luxurious hotel. Although it failed to wow me, I was left enthralled by the mystery, and fascinated by the glamor. Illuminate, with its enchanting cover and alluring premise, gives us a tale full of beauty, mystery and deception.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |