August 3, 2013
SPOILER ALERT!
When I first read the blurb, I thought, 'Hey, maybe this isn't as clichéd as the other stories these days!' Sure, it was the same angel/paranormal-and-human-fall-in-love, out-of-his-league, forbidden romance, but the whole concept of angels as celebrities was interesting, albeit stupid. I wasn't expecting much, but even compared to my lenient expectations, this wasn't very great anyways.
First of all, and the most idiotic thing, for which I shouldn't have read this book in the FIRST place, despite the fact that it was the main part of the storyline and MENTIONED IN THE BLURB, was the very unique (and that is the only praise I have for this book) main idea/concept that angels had revealed themselves to humans, and for the past century or so had been celebrities who also used their ability to help people to make money! What is the first thing you think of when you hear the word angel? God. Heaven. Religion. MORALITY. I am not religious BY FAR, but even I know that angels are supposed to be the epitome of goodness. They are supposed to help people no matter what, and they are NOT supposed to be selfish and greedy! And you know what Mr. Speer's made them in this book? He has made them phony, materialistic, self-absorbed business people! Angels don't do that! It's manipulative, leading to wrong in terms of morality, leading to everything they stand against! These angels are portrayed as exactly the opposite of what they're supposed to be! WTF?!
That was definitely the saddest part of the story. But you know what's ironic? The fact that this also happened to actually be the best part, because it was the only thing that wasn't clichéd, as I mentioned before. Another thing I must mention again and again, REPEATEDLY, is the fact that this was the cheesiest, and nearly the most rushed novel I've read. The most rushed novel I've ever read was actually technically not a published book, a Wattpad.com novel written by 'itsmebitches' (the username of the author, don't worry) named "I lost my virginity to my teacher?! ((TeacherxStudent))". In the first chapter, which is two and a half pages, the girl has sex with her soon-to-be-teacher and the guy confesses love for her. ON THEIR FIRST MEETING, WHICH IS A ONE-NIGHT STAND. That was the only chapter I read, check it out: http://www.wattpad.com/818277-i-lost-... and don't worry, it's a very short chapter, you don't need to read further.
Anyway, sorry for going off-topic, but I felt that Jax fell in love at first sight, which was way too soon, and so did Maddy, though Speer tried to portray a (very weak and lame) inner dilemma for Maddy: Oh, he's so hot! And he looks so amazing with his wings out, WOW! But-but I CAN'T! *wails* He's out of my league! And he's gonna break my heart because he doesn't really care for me! And you know what? This dilemma went on for three-quarters of the book, even AFTER the part where Jax angered the superior angels by saving her from death against their wishes, and then RUNNING AWAY WITH HER, leaving his entire family and immortal life behind for an eternity on the run. AND SHE STILL DOESN'T BELIEVE HE CARES FOR HER?! GET A FUCKING LIFE, MADDY!
The second worst part about the book: Maddy. She's stupid, weak, and naïve. She's supposed to be the only person who doesn't fall for Jax's looks, right? Well, that's exactly what she does. All she has to do is meet him in the flesh! And, as mentioned above, Speer tries to carry out Maddy's character as the hard-to-get brave girl, but it's a weak attempt. The inner dilemma means nothing because she's already fallen in love, and the fight is not convincing. It's fake, and idiotic, just like Speer's Angels. And of course, you know what they say, a part of your heart is poured out into your writing as well, huh? What part, in Speer's case?
Another downside was the plot. It was predictable from the very beginning, nothing special. Boo ho. I can't even rant about it, it just puts me in a bad mood.
Okay, here's one very specific point in the book. When Jax and Maddy make a run for it, and then Maddy returns, we find out through her best friend that 'Maddy' updated her Facebook and Twitter status, saying she was KIDNAPPED by Jax! If 'Maddy' (the person who imitated her) had really been kidnapped, would she have been able to go on the internet and UPLOAD HER SOCIAL FUCKING STATUS?! WTF IS THIS SHIT?!
None of the characters were likable, relatable, or anything near either. I don't even know why I gave this two stars! Now, writing this review, I'm going over everything in the book, and I can't think of a single good thing, except maybe the fact that thank god I'm a fast reader. And even that was praise for me, and not for the book.
Mr. Speer, stick to your Hollywood movie-trailer making, directing, whatever. Don't-please, for the LOVE OF GOD, DON'T- write another book, including the sequel to Immortal City. Stick to your field of expertise.
Mercí
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.