Research assistant Sofia’s main source of excitement comes from living vicariously through her free-spirited older sister. So when Sofia stumbles onto a centuries-old conspiracy to cover up the existence of an immortal, she’s hooked. She is determined to unlock the secret to eternal life, especially if that means she gets to share it with Arthur. Unfortunately, Immortality has a price. When her … her sister’s soul gets dragged into the mix, Sofia has to decide just how much she is willing to pay.
Redemption is the first book in the Eternal Watch series. If you like smart, sassy women, supernatural suspense, and a tragic love story, buy (and read) Redemption today.
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Well worth the stars!
This novel is well written, well edited and have just the right amount of action! I enjoyed the characters and the building of a complex story. The author creates a paranormal world with many twists and much suspense. The ending leaves you begging for a different conclusion and a need to see if yours desires will be granted in book 2.
Definitely a must read novel for all paranormal readers!!
Loved it. From the lovingly sculpted characters to the witty internal dialogue of the heroine, really well written and cleverly planned out. Packed full of bitesize treats that keep you coming back for more, the pace is such that you never feel overworked even though there is plenty to grab your attention. Well worth adding to your bookshelf!
Obsessed with finding the mysterious man she calls Stephanous, historical research assistant Sofia Adams had no idea that her search would lead her to far more than just the keys to immortality. Nadja Baer’s novel Redemption begins when Sofia’s boss assigns her what seems to be a pointless wild goose chase, but winds up leading her to a world filled with angels, vampires, and destiny.
Character Analysis:
Sofia is, of course, the main protagonist. Her parents died when she was young leaving her and her sister, Lorelyn, to be raised by their grandmother who is long gone by now. Sofia works for a History Professor who seems to be rather scattered, picking up projects to quickly move on to the next. He uses Sofia as his researcher and ghostwriter for his many books. I enjoyed watching how she goes about uncovering the mystery of Stephnous. It was almost like a detective and I thought that this was a unique approach. However, I had a very complicated relationship with this character. I loved her, then I hated her. And around and around we went. More about this later.
Lorelyn is very different than Sofia, who is an introverted homebody. She is lively, outgoing, and doesn’t understand her sister’s almost antisocial ways. Her importance to the story does not seem clear until the end, leaving you to wonder about Lorelyn and Sofia’s connection.
Miki is probably one of my favorite characters. Before you jump down my throat, let me explain and I will try to do this without giving too much away. Yes, he’s a bit annoying. Yes, he may or may not be a suspicious character. Yes, he’s probably made some terrible mistakes in the past. Yet, at the end of the day he’s really the only character who’s there to help when help is needed. Plus, he has a fun side-kick quality to him.
Nefriti is the librarian “friend” who helps refer Sofia to some books to aid her in the search for the mysterious Stephanous. She’s an interesting one, you never really know whose side she’s on.
Stephanous is the man Sofia is obsessed with finding. She happened to run into him in photographs and he kept popping up in different centuries, seemingly immortal. Does she find him? Is he really immortal? These questions and more are discovered and explored in this adventure.
Arthur, the cute guy that seems to be everywhere and nowhere all at the wrong place, wrong time. Her boss takes Sofia off a project and transfers it to this new guy which has never happened. Who is he? Is he her replacement? How can she protect her job while falling head over heals with him at the same time? Their relationship becomes complicated, but yet very compelling and is one of the main things that kept me turning the pages.
My Thoughts on the Story:
I really loved how this story incorporated angels, vampires, even reincarnation, and the desire to do good. I really respected Sofia for wanting to find out who the good guys were instead of making assumptions. It gave the story more depth and allows the reader to explore every aspect of this new world.
Though this story had really great aspects to it, there were a couple of things I did find a bit disappointing. This story seems to contradict the whole “two wrongs don’t make a right”. In fact, two of Sofia’s wrongdoings seem to make a right quite often! This was extremely frustrating. I was also not a fan of how Sofia seems to be easily manipulated by everyone around her. When she finally decides to do something for herself, it leads her to betraying the people that care about her the most. But I guess that’s life, right? Sometimes what we think is right, actually turns out to do more harm than good. That’s what makes this book relatable. The story is very compelling from the start and it makes you empathize with the tough situations Sofia is put in.
Overall, this book is a very good read. The action, mystery, plot and all of the little clues sprinkled throughout the pages kept me turning the book. At each point I thought I’d figured the story out, I stumbled upon yet another plot twist. Once you start reading this book, you really can’t put it down. I highly recommend grabbing a copy of this book!
Report Card: 4 Stars
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Angels and vampires can coexist or can they? I had never read a book quite like this. I kept praying for a different ending as Sofia needed a miracle.
Lets see how Nadja pulls off this tale in the next book.
As a research assistant, Sofia gets assigned the task of researching ancient legends, which fortunately fits into her search for a man whose image and mentions keep popping up in various conflicts across time. How could that be? As the mystery progresses we learn that there may be more to this than meets the eye.
I loved this book! The author has an easy writing style that mimics daily speech and thought without overusing slang. It was easy to connect to the characters and get pulled into the story. If you like vampire stories, you will love this!
Redemption begins as a story about a research assistant who discovers a person who defies time throughout history. Even as Sofia unravels the mystery of Stephanous’ longevity, Sofia’s life becomes more complicated as new people enter into her life. Unearthly voices begin to direct her, yet the instructions are more confusing than ever. Not only does this issue cause her to distrust the people closest to her, she also has to worry about keeping her only living relative, her sister Lorelyn, safe from the dangers which are now surrounding her. The entry of the supernatural elements are woven into the story expertly, making you believe something of this sort could be happening in the world around us. This is a fascinating glimpse into the world of angels and vampires.
Well, I loved this story.
Couldn’t put it down. Can’t wait to read the next book and find out what happens next.
This is one of the best vampire books I’ve ever read. Even better because I didn’t see the vampire twist coming. The story begins with Sofia, a research assistant, who has been tasked with the newest job of researching Chinese legends for her boss. During her research, she’s found a secret—a man named Stephanous—who doesn’t seem to age across pictures dated decades and centuries apart. She realizes she’s come across the secret of immortality.
Fast paced and hard to put down, Redemption twists Sofia’s entire world until everything she knows at the beginning of the story is eventually lost. Everyone has secrets and they all include her. After her sister, Lorelyn, gives her a box of her grandmother’s belongings, Sofia realizes that she is more tied to Stephanous than she ever imagined and her destiny has been written for her.
However, Sofia is left with a choice. Save herself or everyone she loves?
The author has a wonderful way of writing each scene so that I felt so bad for Sofia at the end of the story. After all the loss she suffered, I am very much excited to see where the author takes her in the next book. If you’re a fan of vampires, angels, and suspense, this is definitely a series for you!