ARC Review: Out of the Blue by Sophie Cameron
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Series: None
Author: Sophie Cameron
Published March 22nd 2018 by Macmillan Children's Books
Goodreads Synopsis
When angels start falling from the sky, it seems like the world is ending. Smashing down to earth at extraordinary speeds, wings bent, faces contorted, not a single one has survived.
As the world goes wild for angels, Jaya’s father uproots the family to Edinburgh intent on catching one alive. But Jaya can’t stand this obsession and, still reeling from her mother’s recent death and the sudden disappearance of her ex-girlfriend, she’s determined to stay out of it.
Then something incredible happens: an angel lands right at Jaya’s feet - and it’s alive ...
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Review
I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher. This in no way impacted on my view.
When angels start falling unexpectedly from the skies across the world, life as Jaya knew it is over. Her father uproots the family to Edinburgh for the summer, adamant that he will be the one to capture a Being alive, and discover just why it is happening. Jaya, on the other hand, is sick of the Angel mania, and hates that her father has just shut down. She's grieving for her mother, and the disappearance of her ex, and all she wants is a bit of normality. So when an Angel falls in front of her, and the Being is alive, Jaya can't believe it.
Well, I wasn't sure what to expect with this one, and I'm still not too sure on what I think of it. It's such a weird premise, that Angels are falling and dying, and no one knows why. Even as the book progresses, not much is really said on the whys or hows. I liked Jaya, and felt like she and Allie really made the book. The story isn't a romance, but their growing feelings were sweet, and I loved the rep which was present. Even though I finished the book at the weekend, I'm conflicted on my feelings over it, but it's probably 3 of 5 stars - not a great book, but enjoyable nonetheless.
Dates Read:
November 26-27, 2022
Rating
3 Stars
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