different kind of read but good its almost like gladiator meets angels

DNF after 50%. You'd think with a premise like that, we'd actually see something of the Academy or the Arena. I know it's kind of morbid to ask for the main character to be put in that environment, but honestly, if I wanted to read a story about an outsider finding a family and starting a normal life, I wouldn't read a book about winged gladiators.... 2 Stars because the writing was fine. ( )

This book was your typical teen fantasy angel meets normal friends and girl and begins a life with them in high school. This ebook literally read like a bad AU fanfic. I eyerolled so hard on several occasions, I felt like they were going to fall out.

The plot moved too fast. It was unbelievable. Kale (who did not once convince me that he was male, despite him being so), was so boring. The entire cast was boring, except for Dr. Ray. Kale fell in love with the girl way too fast, and seriously, there was no connection. I tossed my iPod at that particular barf-inducing scene. And can we just talk about how easily they trust Kale? Hello? Can we say GULLIBLE? He could've killed you all in your sleep, but you trusted him because he just said, "I won't hurt you." No. NOOOO. DNF'd. This may work in fanfic world, but not with me.

On another note: That cover is STUNNINGLY GORGEOUS. The only reason worth that one star. ( )

Dystopia is a genre that I have yet to explore because for some reason I find it a challenge wrapping my imagination around post apocalyptic stuff. Good thing this wasn't too futuristic for my taste as there are still familiar elements like the order of society, teenagers acting stupid and the first blush of love so the setting is not a far cry from present day. The cruelty and stigma of being a Galdoni is heartbreaking, my heart really went out to all the Galdoni towards the end, how their childhood was juxtaposed with "normal" and activists fighting for their rights on their behalf. ( )