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| Angel's Pain (Wings in the Night) | 
 enlarge | Author: Maggie Shayne
Publisher: Mira
Category: Book
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Dimensions (in): 6.6 x 4.2 x 1.2
ISBN: 0778324982
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
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Publication Date: October 1, 2008
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Briar needs just two things: blood and vengeance. The first sustains her immortal life; the second gives it meaning.First on her hit list is Gregor, the renegade vampire who schooled her in brutality, then betrayed and tortured her. To achieve her deadly ends, Briar joins the inscrutable Reaper and his misfit gang of vampires who are also hunting her old mentor. But once she's destroyed Gregor, she'll be gone. The group means nothing to her. Not even Crisa—damaged, defenseless, a liability in every way—the childlike vamp with whom Briar shares a blood bond. Or Reaper. Though they shared one moment of pure passion, it's not as though Briar has feelings for him. Because Briar needs no one. She needs only to satisfy her twin hungers—ones that may ultimately consume her.
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 a voice teacher and early music fan who LOVES to read November 8, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
ANGEL'S PAIN BECAME MINE ABOUT HALFWAY THROUGH THIS BOOK!
Gregor, a rogue vampire, is being pursued by so many people, mortals and vampires alike, that one tends to lose track of who and why. However, Briar and Reaper seem to be the main chasers, so we get to see and hear more about them than the others, and they are incredibly tiresome; especially Briar, who I began to detest early on in the book. While Reaper is passed off almost as if he were a Saint.
An then there is Crisa, who is somewhat retarded and apparently is the Angel of the title, only it doesn't become obvious until about half the book is read. The CIA (but of course 'my dahling')is involved and the already thick plot thickens further. I never really totally grasped the significance of the Vampire Gang that follows Reaper; like a bunch of 60's 'hippies'. Naturally it all comes out right in the end, but by the time I got there, I didn't care! I just gave myself a pat on the back for 'hanging in there'.
This is the first book that I have read by Maggie Shayne that I did not like, so I'll no doubt try the next one too!!!!
 3 stars! November 4, 2008
Like all vampires, Briar is out for blood, but in her case, it's figuratively as well as literally. Once upon a time, Gregor was her mentor, but his betrayal has incited her to want revenge, and since she's not the only one out to get him, she puts in her lot with Reaper's gang, but only long enough to achieve her goal. She does not wants friends and certainly does not intend to take something like a lover. Briar intends to live up to her name and have no ties to anyone. Things get complicated when they use Gregor's son to try and get to him. The lines begin to blur about who is a good guy vs. who is not. Moreover, Briar finds that her cold exterior might be a facade over a heart with is capable of love, no matter how she might deny it.
*** Ms. Shayne begins drawing her two vampire worlds together in this novel. Previously, I had believed them to be totally separate, other than having the same author. These stories are certainly the more complex of the two, drawn with greyer lines and shades. The ensemble cast gives the reader a more global point of view, allowing them to see multiple sides of every dispute. It is a credit to her talent that she can juggle so much going on at once so well. ***
Reviewed by Amanda Killgore for Huntress Reviews.
 Lack of emotion, lack of passion, leaves this reader disappointed... October 28, 2008
As much as Briar tries to make everyone, including herself, believe she's emotionless, you get flashes in the novel that are quite the opposite. At the beginning of the novel, Briar finds Crisa outside, looking confused, in pain. Somethings up, and as much as Briar doesn't want to care, we believe she does.
But she's out for revenge and revenge only. From her step-father to Gregor, all she wants is her chance at pay-back. And no matter how hard she tries to prove everyone wrong, the get under her skin, and she does care for them, in her own way.
I was glad to see the entire cast of characters. The book, the end of the newest `Wings in the Night' trilogy, needed that, I think. And while Briar and Reaper are spending more time together, going after Crisa, who is certain there is a boy named Matthias out there who needs her, I was hoping to see more... and most certainly didn't get it.
Yes, action scenes were excellent, as usual. Perfectly balanced, the bad guys get what's coming to them, but I still think that Dwyer hasn't answered all the questions there is. Which makes me wonder... and I'm not sure I want to believe this is the end of the series. It may be the final book in the newest trilogy, but the trilogy is part of the series, and I can honestly say that I don't think this is truly the end. At least, I super, really hope not. Example: Reaper finds out that his wife is behind his transformation, and the trigger words that turning him into a raging, violent monster, but there are no answers for why. This better not be the end of the series... not on that note. Meanwhile, what about Roxy, Ilyanna, Matthias, - their stories haven't been told yet. And what happens to Dwyer now that he doesn't bring Reaper in like he was ordered? Too many unanswered questions for this to be the end of the series.
I think the plot was well played out... Except for Briar and Reaper. Oh, I was soooo not impressed with the novel on that part. There was no emotion - a super huge lack at that! Any time Briar and Reaper `got together', it felt like it was written too quickly, a `quickie' minus the passion. Yes, you feel Reaper's emotion when he talks about his wife, Rebecca. You feel his confusion, his remorse, then his feelings of betrayal and more confusion. Yes, you feel Briar's anger about the men in her past. And it's quite understandable. But together? None! I felt zilch! That fire you felt between them before is completely gone. I'd have liked to have seen Reaper push her further. I'd have like to see Briar really break down. This just wasn't enough.
I was disappointed... and I've never, ever said that about Shayne's novels before. But that's the only disappointing thing about it.
I'm still wondering... October 27, 2008
what happened? The first book in this series was spectacular. I rushed out to buy the next in the series and wondered if it was written by the same person. Angel's Pain wasn't that great either. I debated even reading the third installment, but I had to know the end of Briar and Reaper's story, and in my opinion it didn't do them justice at all.
Was Hoping for More! October 17, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was so ready to read Angel's Pain. I really enjoyed Reaper and Briar's interaction in the prior two novels. While the story was good - really good in some parts there was a lack of passion between Briar and Reaper that was extremely disappointing to me. The sex scenes were quick and not very exciting. She pretty much jumps on him and that's it. I was looking for more depth more passion and a little more give towards the end of the novel from Briar. Also more anger from Reaper over the pain that Briar suffered all her life. The emotions were skimmed over in this story and it kept if from being as good as I think it could have been.
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