Hallow (Celestial Creatures, #2)

by Olga Gibbs

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So straight after I finished Heavenwards, I had to jump straight back in with Hallow. I did not want to be apart from the characters or the action for too long! Ah, how long am I to wait for the next one though??

Anyway back to Ariel, she is still struggling with her inner demons and her good ole pal Rage is making a lot of appearances! Ariel hurt me near the opening of the book when she viciously attacked Rafe(verbally!). Now do not get me wrong, she is not coping, she is acting out and you really do forget how young she is but her words cut me like they did Rafe. If it was not for her inner turmoil after the event, despite her silly actions, I may not have forgiven her. Ariel is a “typical” struggling teenage girl, she not only has the usual angst in life, but she has to also has to try and cope with the essence of one of, if not the, most powerful angel! Not an easy task! Aside from her outbursts, she is such a strong girl and a force to be reckoned with. She is much stronger than she gives herself credit for, if only she had the belief because she has proven it over and over.

Despite this, her sister is missing and she has to find her, with Rafe help. There are some touching scenes and there are some horrifying scenes, ones I do not wish to re-imagine with the lizard men – seriously terrifying! I would love to know how Olga came up with them in her head!!!!!

Where I loved Heavenwards, the writing in Hallow just blows you away. Where Olga was seemingly learning her trade and characters, in Hallow she knocks it out the park with her writing and character development. For me, this was so strong, the characters are formed and you create such a bond for them, whether you like them or not!!!

I honestly can not do the book any justice it deserves. I can not find the right words to entice you to read it, I just hope you do. It deserves your attention! It may be classed as a “Fantasy and a Young Adults” book but it is truly so much more, the way it is written is done in such a way that it is so realistic every sound, dialogue, smell, backdrop is brought to life.