Desolate (Desolation #2)
by Ali Cross
ebook, 236 pages
Published July 3rd 2012
Review copy
Thoughts:
Desolate picks up several weeks after the events in Become where Desi was forced to make a painful decision of sacrificing her angel boyfriend; Michael in order to save her best friend; Miri.
Desi is understandably guilt ridden by her decision to stay on Earth instead of embracing her destiny as Lucifer's daughter since Michael was taken to Hell by her father. Miri on the other hand is haunted by dreams of a mysterious Apocalypse rider that will descend to wreak havoc on Earth.
As Desi and her group of fallen Asgardians tried to make sense of what is happening, they discovered that Heimdall; the Bifrost guardian has been abducted by Lucifer/Loki. What follows is a desperate mission to rescue Heimdall to ensure dying souls are able to crossover to the next realm otherwise they are stuck on Earth and become the living death a.k.a zombies.
I much preferred the action-packed pacing of the second book to the first one. But the introduction of so many new characters is quite overwhelming at times. At one point, I'm even wondering who or what certain characters supposed to be since they are derived from Norse and Greek mythology. Maybe a short glossary or introduction of the characters is needed. Further character development would make the story much more enjoyable instead of focussing too much on Desi and Michael's relationship.
Verdict: 3 stars.
In my Self Published Reading Challenge
Available on: Amazon
Summary from Goodreads:
Where darkness lives, all becomes desolate . . .
It’s been two months since sixteen-year-old Desolation Black chose Earth over Hell and her friend Miri over her eternal love, Michael.
Desi goes through the motions of life: school, training, remaining vigilant against the forces of darkness, but her dreams are full of the choices she wishes she could change. When she’s injured by a strange demon, old temptations arise, and the lines between good and evil blur. Desi discovers those choices aren’t so final after all.
And this time, the power of love—for a friend, for a lover—may not be enough to save her from the darkness that lurks within.
It’s been two months since sixteen-year-old Desolation Black chose Earth over Hell and her friend Miri over her eternal love, Michael.
Desi goes through the motions of life: school, training, remaining vigilant against the forces of darkness, but her dreams are full of the choices she wishes she could change. When she’s injured by a strange demon, old temptations arise, and the lines between good and evil blur. Desi discovers those choices aren’t so final after all.
And this time, the power of love—for a friend, for a lover—may not be enough to save her from the darkness that lurks within.
Thoughts:
Desolate picks up several weeks after the events in Become where Desi was forced to make a painful decision of sacrificing her angel boyfriend; Michael in order to save her best friend; Miri.
Desi is understandably guilt ridden by her decision to stay on Earth instead of embracing her destiny as Lucifer's daughter since Michael was taken to Hell by her father. Miri on the other hand is haunted by dreams of a mysterious Apocalypse rider that will descend to wreak havoc on Earth.
As Desi and her group of fallen Asgardians tried to make sense of what is happening, they discovered that Heimdall; the Bifrost guardian has been abducted by Lucifer/Loki. What follows is a desperate mission to rescue Heimdall to ensure dying souls are able to crossover to the next realm otherwise they are stuck on Earth and become the living death a.k.a zombies.
I much preferred the action-packed pacing of the second book to the first one. But the introduction of so many new characters is quite overwhelming at times. At one point, I'm even wondering who or what certain characters supposed to be since they are derived from Norse and Greek mythology. Maybe a short glossary or introduction of the characters is needed. Further character development would make the story much more enjoyable instead of focussing too much on Desi and Michael's relationship.
Verdict: 3 stars.
In my Self Published Reading Challenge
Available on: Amazon
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