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Publisher's Summary

When the reigning Archangel is grounded with a broken wing, Jovah chooses Alleluia as her successor. But now the fate of the planet rests with the reluctant Archangel Alleluia, whose own fate depends on a mortal man who believes only in science and himself.
©1998 Sharon Shinn (P)2010 Audible, Inc.

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    4 out of 5 stars

Fun and fanciful ... interesting theology

This is an interesting series ... theology mixed with sci-fi ... sort of. Reminds me a bit of the Dragonriders series from the standpoint of plot. If you have an interest in religion, there is some moderately interesting speculations on the nature of godhood. That being said, I am not actually sure where the author stands on the issues she presents. There is a lot of waffling that can get a bit annoying. Still, the books are fun. The reader has a very pleasant voice. A very soothing voice, so don't listen to any of these on a long car trip. I think it would put you to sleep, not because it's boring (it's not), but because the voice is so melodic and sweet. I have actually read this series through book 4 (one to go) and I have to warn you that the series does NOT proceed in chronological order. Books 1 through 3 are in order, but book 4 jumps backward and it is a bit jarring. You might want to read book 4 before book 3 if you are following the series. Each book has a different set of characters, so you can comfortably do that, though it definitely pays to read the first and second books in order. I am enjoying the series. It isn't great fiction, but it is good and pleasant and I can actually remember it even a week or more after reading it ... something not so true of many books. Worth the time and money.

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    4 out of 5 stars
  • mkc
  • CT
  • 08-17-10

Narrator Getting Easier on the Ears

Another fabulous Sharon Shinn book, and the narrator really didn't bother me as much as with Book 1. One of the oracles sounds like he is gargling rocks, but aside from that voice, the rest was okay. Getting ready to start Book 3, so obviously I would still recommend these fabulous books!

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  • Debbie
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A favorite

I remember not liking the narrator the first time I listened (years back) but didn't feel the same this time.

This is a good series. Like it a lot.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

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Lovely writing, boring plot

Like the first book, Jovah's Angel had lovely writing and lush world-building. Sharon Shinn sure knows how to paint a picture with words. And I actually liked all her characters this time (unlike the psycho Rachel, who is inexplicably idealized by all the other characters in Archangel). If only she knew how to plot...

I'm giving this book 4 stars because the world-building and writing really are top notch. So are the characterizations. But the plot - oh the plot! For a large part of it, I was like, "what plot?" Pages and pages of Edori worship - how these simple nomads are so friggin' perfect! Even though the whole world's supposed to be in danger due to the angels' failing abilities, and even though Alleya uncovers shocking secrets about her world, the whole book lacks any kind of suspense.

Well, despite my kvetching, I still enjoyed it. When I wasn't zoned out.

Disclaimer: Slow-paced plotless world-building books really aren't my thing. I want action!

P.S. The narrator is excellent.

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An Interesting Twist to the Story's World

Would you consider the audio edition of Jovah’s Angel to be better than the print version?

Don't know. Didn't read the print version.

What did you like best about this story?

The character development is done very well by this author. She takes an interesting twist to the plot. However, it did feel like a bit of a stretch.

Have you listened to any of Tamara Marston’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes. I listened to the last book. Seems pretty much the same. She tends to read a little slow, so I'm thankful for the ability to speed it up a bit without messing up the pitch to much.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

You will never expect the new view.