"Soren: the Angel and the Prize Fighter" is an impressive debut. I absolutely loved every character, the UK setting and the strong narrative voice.
Beau Tolson is a main character you can really empathize with. Her daily struggles are heavy indeed, even for someone as stalwart as she. Readers will fall in love with this character. She is a versatile, compassionate individual with a gladiator’s fighting spirit. She is haughty without being belligerent and always comes through for her loved ones, no matter the cost: even if her sacrifices threaten to make a martyr of her.
The introductory chapters bring readers up to speed with Beau's hardships, how she plans on surmounting them and how her proactive attitude affects those in her inner circle. Paranormal aspects present themselves soon after, presenting questions of Beau's origins and how that knowledge will change her life forever.
Action, suspense, romance and intrigue are pumped into the novel through Beau's characterization: much like a heart propels blood through our veins. Louise did a phenomenal job of making Beau feel essential and alive. I feel anchored to her life, invested in the plot and wanting to experience more of it because of Beau Tolson alone.
The action scenes were well written but felt terse at times, but it's just because I'm an action junky more than likely. Louise is more than capable of captivating readers with her action scenes, and shouldn't be afraid to extend them, especially the important ones.
Louise has a good handle on integrating romance into her paranormal drama as well. Beau's budding relationships did not feel cheesy or trite. They expand her character and what is at stake in the novel.
All and all, "Soren: the Angel and the Prize Fighter" is fantastic. If you love paranormal romance, read it. If you are looking for a unique universe populated by warring angels and demons, read it. If you enjoy well sculpted main characters that grip you by the wrist and demand your attention and your readership, well, you know what to do.
I see a bright future for this series. Five stars.
Beau Tolson is a main character you can really empathize with. Her daily struggles are heavy indeed, even for someone as stalwart as she. Readers will fall in love with this character. She is a versatile, compassionate individual with a gladiator’s fighting spirit. She is haughty without being belligerent and always comes through for her loved ones, no matter the cost: even if her sacrifices threaten to make a martyr of her.
The introductory chapters bring readers up to speed with Beau's hardships, how she plans on surmounting them and how her proactive attitude affects those in her inner circle. Paranormal aspects present themselves soon after, presenting questions of Beau's origins and how that knowledge will change her life forever.
Action, suspense, romance and intrigue are pumped into the novel through Beau's characterization: much like a heart propels blood through our veins. Louise did a phenomenal job of making Beau feel essential and alive. I feel anchored to her life, invested in the plot and wanting to experience more of it because of Beau Tolson alone.
The action scenes were well written but felt terse at times, but it's just because I'm an action junky more than likely. Louise is more than capable of captivating readers with her action scenes, and shouldn't be afraid to extend them, especially the important ones.
Louise has a good handle on integrating romance into her paranormal drama as well. Beau's budding relationships did not feel cheesy or trite. They expand her character and what is at stake in the novel.
All and all, "Soren: the Angel and the Prize Fighter" is fantastic. If you love paranormal romance, read it. If you are looking for a unique universe populated by warring angels and demons, read it. If you enjoy well sculpted main characters that grip you by the wrist and demand your attention and your readership, well, you know what to do.
I see a bright future for this series. Five stars.
I received a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
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