The Soul Thief (The Angel of Death Series #1)
by Majanka Verstraete
Publisher: Booktrope
Published: November 11, 2014
Genre: YA, Paranormal
My Review
This was an on the edge of your seat story. The action starts on the very first
page. You think you know someone only to
find out that they were not who you thought they were and things were not the
way you perceived them to be. Told from
the perspective of a sixteen year old girl, this book is sure to grab the
attention of those who love YA books.
Anyone who has loved reading angel and demon book series will definitely
love this one. As far as I'm concerned, this is the best out there. Riley is one of those characters with plenty
of flaws. Yet it is this flaw that lets us identify with her. She is motivated
into action by her love for her friends, and her determination to protect
them. This is what will lead her in all
of her endeavors. The characters are so
well drawn that I actually felt like I was sitting in the room eavesdropping on
their conversations. There was no over the top voodoo type things that gave it
an out of the world, hard to believe fantasy feel. Even the mention of vampires was explained in
a realistic way, based on the context of the story. I have some students at
school that I know would love reading this book. I will definitely need to buy it for my
shelves at school and a copy to give away to those students I know would want
something like this in their own personal library. I have a love hate relationship with series
like this. As much as I love the book, I
hate having to wait for the next book in the series to come out. I will
definitely be looking forward to the next book in this one. I am grateful for
the opportunity to be a part of this book tour.
Excerpt
“Let’s vote,” the man who’d touched me proposed. “Who is in favor of executing the Halfling?” That was the moment when it actually fully hit me. They might execute me. Kill me. My knees gave way and if Diane hadn’t grabbed my arm just then, I would’ve fallen. “Stand up straight,” she hissed at me. “You’re an Angel, not a coward.” So I did, even though exhaustion swept over me as if I’d worked for seven days in a row without any sleep. Sweat dripped down my forehead and a fever wrapped itself around me. A lot of Council members raised their hands at the giant’s question. I started hyperventilating. “That’s more than half.” I gripped Diane’s arm with all my strength. If I hurt her, she didn’t let it show. A light blush rose on her cheeks though and she bit her lip as if she felt guilty but wanted to act tough. “It has been decided,” the leader-guy said. “She shall be executed.” Before I had time to faint, scream, or do something else dramatic, the silver-haired woman rose from her seat. Her hood slipped off, and my breath got stuck in my throat. She had the kind of face painters would dream to eternalize on canvas. From the color of her hair, I’d anticipated her being old, but she appeared in her twenties. Large, silver eyes stared at me. Her skin was the color of porcelain, without any blemish, as if she was made of wax. “I, Seraphyn,” she said, “call in my veto.”About the Author
Tour Schedule
November 12
Write Away Bliss - Schedule / Excerpt
The Musings of a Book Addict - Review
Suzy Turner, Author - Author Interview
The Best Books Ever - Character Bio, Dreamcast, Excerpt
November 13
Country Book Bumpkin - Review, Soundtrack, Excerpt
Reese's Reviews - Review, Character Bio, Dreamcast
Pinky's Favorite Reads - Top Ten, Excerpt
November 14
Indy Book Fairy - Review, Excerpt
Kimber Leigh Writes - Top Ten, Excerpt
Here is What I Read - Author Interview, Dreamcast, Soundtrack, Excerpt
Writing Belle - Character Bios
November 15
A Book Paradise - Author Interview, Soundtrack, Excerpt
Endless Reading - Review, Excerpt
The Literary Melting Pot - Review
November 16
Roxy's Reviews - Review, Character Bios, Top Ten
Real Talk, Book Talk - Dreamcast, Excerpt
Becca Anne's Book Reviews - Review, Character Bio, Dreamcast
Nerd Girl Official - Excerpt
November 17
Deal Sharing Aunt - Author Interview, Top Ten, Excerpt
Star Shadow Blog - Character Bio, Dreamcast, Soundtrack
Dystopia Capitol - Review
November 18
Kristy Centro - Character Bios
Whispered Thoughts - Character Bios, Excerpt, Soundtrack
Little Hyuts Reviews - Dreamcast
November 19
Step Into Fiction - Review, Excerpt
Behind the Pages - Author Interview, Dreamcast, Excerpt
This Redhead Loves Books - Review, Excerpt
The Avid Reader - Soundtrack, Character Bios
November 20
Tracy's Nook - Review, Character Interview
The Pleasure of Reading - Excerpt
Bex n Books - Character Bios
Becky's Barmy Book Blog - Top Ten, Excerpt
November 21
Relaxed Reads - Dreamcast
Renee Entress's Blog - Review
Books and Friendz - Character Bio, Excerpt
Pretty in Fiction - Top Ten, Excerpt
Kat's Book Promotions - Dreamcast
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