paranormal romance
high school drama
mysterious past
angels and demons
supernatural abilities
friendship to romance
emotional turmoil
romantic relationships
unexpected tragedies
strong heroines
complex relationships
twist and turn plot
teenage awkwardness
rollercoaster of emotions
fate and heartbreak
emotional challenges
engaging prose
slow to fast pacing
relatable environments
intricate character dynamics
'White' in the series 'Wings' by Angelina J. Steffort follows the story of Claire, a high school teenager with a mysterious past, who encounters Adam, a stranger with secrets of his own. As the plot unfolds, readers are introduced to a world filled with paranormal elements, angels, demons, and supernatural abilities. The story includes themes of friends to lovers, human and angelic connections, and fate intertwined with heartbreak and danger. The writing style captures teenage awkwardness, emotional turmoil, and a rollercoaster of plot twists that keep readers engaged until the very end.
The narrative in 'White' starts slow but gradually picks up pace, leading to a twisted and emotional journey that culminates in unexpected tragedies and character revelations. Through the eyes of the protagonist Claire, readers witness a blend of supernatural encounters, strong heroines, and complex relationships that test the boundaries of love and loyalty. sets the stage for a series filled with gripping storytelling, intricate character dynamics, and a mix of familiar tropes from popular paranormal romances, creating a captivating and immersive reading experience.
Characters:
The characters are multi-dimensional, with Claire as the central figure dealing with personal challenges, while others like Adam and Jaden provide different dynamics.
Writing/Prose:
The prose is initially slow but becomes engaging, drawing readers into the emotional experiences of the characters as the story progresses.
Plot/Storyline:
The plot revolves around themes of love and loss, featuring significant emotional challenges for the main character, and a twist that adds depth to the story.
Setting:
The setting includes relatable environments like high schools and a cemetery, contributing to the overall teenage drama.
Pacing:
The pacing is slow initially, but it accelerates in the latter parts, creating a more gripping read.
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Notes:
The book features a main couple, Claire and Adam, whose relationship is central to the story.
Claire is depicted as a damaged high school teenager with a complicated past.
Adam's character causes mixed feelings; he starts off likable but becomes predictable and cliche.
Claire shows impressive strength in wanting to walk away from Adam at one point.
The book starts slow but picks up pace and becomes more engaging halfway through.
A tragic event involving a main character elicits strong emotional responses from readers toward the end.
Claire has a little group of misfit friends and experiences typical teenage awkwardness and drama.
The author plays with familiar tropes found in paranormal romances, including angels and demons.
Some readers believe Claire and Ben would make a better couple than her and Adam.
The story highlights Claire's strong emotional journey, especially through grief.
The book is compared to Twilight but offers a unique twist on the angel theme.
Readers appreciate the characters' unique personalities, even if Claire can appear bland at times.
Jaden is a favorite character for some readers, who wish to see more character development from him.
The story introduces elements of a love triangle that some readers find uncomfortable.
The writing style is engaging enough that readers get lost in the book despite its slow start.
Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings may include themes of grief, loss of a main character, and complex emotional dynamics.
Has Romance?
The book contains a significant focus on romantic relationships, particularly between Claire and Adam.
implied steam level
From The Publisher:
Loss defines her past, danger her future...
...in between stands Adam...
...mysterious, beautiful, and so out of her league.
Will his secret keep them apart or will they learn how to trick fate?
Dive into your new favorite angel series!
Falling in love with a paranormal creature isn't a good idea for 18-year-old Claire. Having just adjusted to a new High School after her parents' death, she can't afford to be sidetracked by complications of any kind-no matter how intriguing. But fate has different plans for her…
As she falls head over heels for Adam, Claire inevitably spirals into the eternal war between good and evil.
"I love you," he said with a smile on his lips. And then his eyes snapped open, flashing green. A white blur shot out from between his shoulders, smashing everything within reach. I was thrown to the ground by the force of it and something hard hit my head. The last thing I saw was Adam's shape against the white radiating light that seemed to have its source inside him...
When 18-year-old Claire Gabriel meets Adam, her life takes a drastic turn. He seems to have stepped right out of a fairy tale and he is beautiful - more than anything. On the way to discovering his secret, Claire soon finds herself in love with the mysterious boy.
Unable to evade the dark shadow their feelings for each other draw up, Claire becomes a target in the eternal war between good and evil. . .
White is Angelina J. Steffort's debut paranormal romance novel and the first book in The Wings Trilogy, the story about the impossible love between a girl and an angel.
*2019 improved version*
White is one of the top 15 books on Listopia's list for Twilight fans, ranked alongside with The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare, Fallen by Lauren Kate, Hush Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick, Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater, Vampire Academy, and many more...
Continue The Wings Trilogy from Adam's point of view:
Spark (The Wings Trilogy: Adam #1)
Fire (The Wings Trilogy: Adam #2)
Ashes (The Wings Trilogy: Adam #3)
Praise for White:
"Angelina's first novel is virtually unputdownable: a delightful, wicked, deeply seductive fantasy with characters that leap off the page and a love story that has its reader yearning for more. Thank God there will be more installments to come. Read at your own peril - because you are going to get stuck and burn the midnight oil with this one: Angelina J. Steffort has crafted a deeply engaging world with a level of astounding detail. For an author's debut, this is world-building at full power and romance writing as it should be." (Toni Weiss, Creative Partner @ Little Lights Studio)
"White is a thoroughly entertaining tale of Good vs Evil. Claire and Adam are two young adults living ordinary lives. When they meet, Claire unknowingly becomes a catalyst between the forces of good and evil. People and events are not always what they appear to be. The ending came as a complete shock! I can't wait to see what happens next." (Donna Wolz, editor @ Wise Owls)
"I read, no, I swallowed the story. White has a great flow and the ending brings together nicely the storylines Angelina builds up throughout the whole book. It was easy to fall into the mystical love story between Claire and Adam. White is captivating and suspenseful. A real page turner." (Katharina Sabetzer, coach & writer @ erzählbar)
About the author
"Chocolate fanatic, milk-foam enthusiast and huge friend of the southern sting-ray. Writing is an unexpected career-path for me."
Bestselling author Angelina J. Steffort was born in 1984. She
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