Michael and Claudia’s decision to move back to Crossroads was to keep their children safe, but they can’t escape who they are. Their children, Zachary and Lucia, were destined to be demon hunters—Venators. From the age they were able to hold a sword, they were trained to become the best and to ensure they would become leaders one day. All is peaceful throughout the land until the Fallen and … Fallen and demons’ presences were felt in the between and on Earth. As the Venators investigate these locations, they will quickly learn how dangerous their lives are. Hearts will be broken. Teammates will lose their lives. And they will face obstacles which will test their faith.
As danger grows, the fear of fallen angels and demons regrouping has the Divine Elders on pins and needles. Now, Zachary and Lucia, along with Uncle Davin, must prepare themselves—mentally and physically—to live on Earth to investigate where the focal point of evil resides before it’s too late.
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I received this book for free from Barclay Publicity in exchange for an honest review.
This was a fantastic start to what, I can only anticipate, is going to be an incredible series! It certainly set the stage, and I immediately wanted to delve into The Chosen Knights after finishing this prequel novella. The Angel Knights is very short, and to the point. There is plenty of action packed into its short pages, and a lot of anticipation from the characters. The writing had a great flow.
The series centers around Venators, or demon hunters. If you are a fan of angels and demons, then you will love this series!
I think that it is important to point out that this series is a spin-off of Mary Ting’s Crossroads series. It is equally important to point out that this new series can also be read as a stand-alone series. You do not have to have read the Crossroads series to understand or like The Angel Knights. I have not read Mary Ting’s Crossroads series yet, and I loved this! I never felt lost, or as though I was missing key information. I will definitely be starting Mary Ting’s Crossroads series in the near future!
REREAD 09/25/2018
I decided to reread this prequel and the first two books of this series to catch up and refresh my memory of events so that I can read the last book. I remember that I really enjoyed this series. Especially the characters. Rereading this did rekindle my love for the characters. I love the sense of family that the main characters have. They have good chemistry, though I have to admit that sometimes the dialogue seemed unpolished and forced. That aside, I still enjoyed rereading this and I do feel excited to start the next book in the series. This series is a spin-off of the Crossroads series by the same author. There were many references to events in that series, but I was still able to follow along without having read the Crossroads series. I think that I would have preferred to read Crossroads first though. It would have made the characters more special. Another thing that I like about this series is the premise behind it. I do enjoy paranormal stories and I like this take on the angels and demons trope. Overall, my reread did result in a lower rating than the first time I read it going from 5 stars to 4 stars. I think that I am just a little more picky with my books these days. I am looking forward to rereading the next two books and finishing the last book!
***Note: This review contains NO spoilers***
It is apparent that this is the start of a spin-off series from Mary Ting’s bestselling Crossroads Saga. And… “The Angel Knights” is the exciting prequel to said spin-off. Yes, we have come some time from Michael and Claudia’s story to now their twins, Lucia and Zachary. Anyways, this prequel introduces this new series with the twins coming into their own as they train to battle the impending evil/darkness that is coming. Yes, the battle between good/evil, heaven/hell continues. Plus, we come to find out the twins are training to go on a special mission.
Of course, in order to find out more about Michael and Claudia’s story and to get more of a history of how this spin-off came about, you have to read the Crossroads Saga…haha! However, it really isn’t necessary. This new series can be read as a “standalone”.
Well, enough of that… Mary Ting has again created a beautiful, yet action/adventure filled, start of a series that, in its own right, has its well-developed characters and complex world building. This is just only the beginning of a series filled with emotions, action, adventure, mystery, and suspense. This prequel is only just a “taste” of what is to come. Therefore, it is highly recommended to read this first. I am so ready to start “The Chosen Knights.”
Definitely a prequel novella that is short, yet filled with various elements that will get readers of all ages hooked. I know I am…haha!
Reviewer: Jasmine