Angel of the Crypt is a well written paranormal romance by Author C. J. Laurence. Like many of her other paranormal titles the author does not fail to deliver on everything that fans adore about this genre, and in this story she introduces yet another spin to the typical storytelling of myths and legends. The war between Heaven and Hell, God and Lucifer and the fall out of their wrath and ego, as one is intent on usurping the other, and proving who is the all powerful, is a plot that has been delivered by many writers, each bringing their own twist to this story arc. However I must say that I particularly loved the way that C.J. brought their individual characters to life, injecting personality, and highlighting both strengths and flaws, thus making them more real and engaging, although they are not the main characters of focus in this telling.
The protagonist is an Angel called Makeysha who refuses to take sides in the current disagreement between Lucifer and God. Caught in the crossfire she is cast out of Heaven and forced to walk Earth alone, helping souls transition over. As matters escalate in Heaven, Makeysha is soon drawn back into the feud with the clever manipulation of the Fate Sisters. As the only Angel who had the strength and tenacity to stand up to both Lucifer and God, the Fates orchestrate events and encourage Makeysha to take matters into her hands to settle the feud and restore order. With the support of her soul mate, Ronin who is half angel, Makeysha can undo what Lucifer has set in motion, but her bonding with Ronin brings its own complications and a major decision must be made. A decision that can only be reached with a ‘sliding doors’ effect as she sees what the consequences are of making the wrong decision.
The plot grips from the beginning and moves at a great pace. There is much to entertain readers and keep them engrossed in the book as it progresses, and readers will love the characters introduced and invest in their stories. The dialogue is credible and there are no significant issues to detract from the pure enjoyment of the story. Unlike some of C J’s other titles this story is not intended for young readers as there is an inclusion of a mature ‘Adult’ scene, however this is the only scene in the story that would preclude a younger reading audience, and takes place quite far into the story. I would therefore highlight that Angels of Crypt is for a reading audience of 16+.
I really enjoyed reading and award a well deserved 5 stars.
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