A riveting tale of revenge, survival, and redemption, wrapped around an unlikely love story, and set against an urban backdrop marked by bigotry and misogyny.Following a racially motivated rape by three Ku Klux Klansmen, 12-year-old Cassandra Monroe vows revenge. After eight years of training, now a strikingly beautiful assassin, she accomplishes her mission.Her campaign continues with solitary … campaign continues with solitary walks through dark city streets, hoping to be assaulted by men with bad intentions. Those entrapped by her spider’s web pay dearly for their efforts.
Surrounded by three armed men one night, she’s rescued by Mike Borelli, an Italian-American passerby. A stormy, up-and-down relationship ensues. Ultimately, as her rage matures into purposeful action, and as he begins to see the world through her eyes, they become a team.
Along the way, they encounter serial killers, wife-beaters, actual and would-be rapists, gangsters, crooked cops, a kidnapper and a pedophile priest, as well as numerous women in desperate need of their help. Beneath all the action, though, is the blossoming of a most unlikely love story.
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This book was hard to read at times (due to subject matter), but well worth it. Main character Cassie suffered a significant tragedy as a child, and this is the story of how she moved past it. Cassie is a fascinating character with incredible force of will. It was both heart-breaking and inspiring to watch her progress from victim to vigilante.
The storyline itself was also good….plenty of action as the plot advances.
This book contains lots of emotional triggers…rape, abuse, violence, racism etc. Everything is appropriate and in keeping with the plot and characters, and I thought it was handled tastefully. This story will give you a lot to think about, both as you read and afterwards. What, exactly, makes a given action right or wrong? How much do circumstances (past and present) affect this assessment?
Again, a good story on its own, but especially valuable due to the thought-provoking ideas you’ll walk away with.
Narrated from a man’s point of view, the story has great sensitivity to women’s issues and personalities. Wonderful POV of some old Brooklyn ways it also has great characters and wonderful action scenes.
A unique way for a budding romance!
Isaacs pens a raw and intriguing story in Avenging Angel: Love and Death in Old Brooklyn. I have read work from this author before, and I really enjoyed it. The characters were raw, intense, and very motivated. This author brings the story to life. The imperfect characters make it real, and the strength of Cassandra is very intense, and powerful. An unlikely alliance and “rescuer” joins Cassandra’s fight. It’s a grand story to follow. A very well-written story, and I really liked it. The thrills and intrigue is written clearly and the characterizations are engrossing. The author’s technique of intense characters and great plotlines is a gift. It’s a great story to follow and try to figure out what will happen next. This author’s characters develop and interacts well with the other characters. I look forward to reading many more stories by this author, and maybe some repeats. Amy’s Bookshelf Reviews definitely recommends this story.
I had no idea what to expect going into this book but I was looking forward to diving in. Wow what a read! You’re hit with a lot right from the beginning. I was intrigued. Cassandra is intriguing and complex. The storytelling is excellent and I was easily transported to a different time. From the story to the characters to the issues in this book, the author did a fantastic job bringing it all together. Cassandra is relatable. She’s strong and vulnerable. She has a code. Wants to do the right thing. All of that made her very likable.
There’s so much to appreciate in this story. It has a bit of everything in it. Action, revenge, strong women and even some romance. The book is well written. This book is highly entertaining and will stay with you long after you finish. I highly recommend you adding this and then moving it up on you TBR. You won’t be disappointed! I give it 5 stars.