We all knew what was coming next, though, right? Christian was such an attractive enigma throughout so much of the first book that I was really hoping we'd get to know him better in this one.

I love that, in the middle of all of Clara's bigger-than-life abilities and problems, she and Tucker still have such an amazing time together doing such blessedly normal and human things. I could not stop smiling as I was reading the story, because their relationship is just so warm and happy and perfect. Best of all, we get some fabulous time with Tucker as he and Clara further enjoy what has to be one of the sweetest and truest young adult romances ever put to page. Her brother Jeffrey is still acting strange, Angela is helping Clara to test her powers, and eventually, we are introduced to an important congregation of angels and learn more about their purpose on earth. Because this is the template for what every teen romance/sophomore/angel book should aspire to be.Īs the story opens, Clara is still recovering from the fire in which she went against her 'purpose' as a part-angel in order to follow her heart. This sequel lives up to and exceeds every expectation I had for it, and I only wish I could hand this book to every single would-be author who is even considering writing a YA paranormal romance. Fans of the Unearthly who might have worried whether Cynthia Hand could deliver a second installment that would do justice to the story need worry no longer.

There aren't words enough to express how gorgeous this book is. ** Our Cynthia Hand Interview, where she addresses many of the questions that arise from this series is here and here.

Hallowed by Cynthia Hand