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Guardian

They chose to protect her. But forgot to guard their hearts.

by Heather Burch
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Vigilance. The mission to safeguard Nikki Youngblood depends on the fragile alliance of two half-angel, half-human guardians, both struggling with intense feelings for the girl who has been assigned to their care. Mace, steadfast and deeply in love, wants to protect Nikki at all costs, while Raven's loyalty to Nikki finds him advocating for her independence and battling his own darker inclinations. At the same time, Nikki finds it harder and harder to choose between the two heavenly beings she may never have. Dangers intensify, and tensions between Mace and Raven flare as the purpose of their mission becomes clear. Can their defenses hold up to master manipulator Damon Vessler and the powerful secret he holds regarding Nikki's heritage? Can anyone protect Nikki from her true purpose and destiny?

  • Creators

  • Series

    Halflings

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    October 9, 2012

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9780310728221

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9780310728221
      • File size: 3125 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 4.8
    • Interest Level: 9-12(UG)
    • Text Difficulty: 3

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      November 15, 2012

      This second entry (after Halflings) in Burch's YA paranormal series finds Nikki Youngblood's two half-angel, half-human guardians at odds due to their feelings for the girl. Mace, who is in love with Nikki, wants to protect her. Raven wants her to be independent. Tensions and danger grow while Nikki tries to decide between her two protectors. VERDICT Recommend this suspenseful, character-driven romance to teens who enjoyed Alexandra Adornetto's "Halo" trilogy (Halo; Hades; Heaven). Adult fans of YA fantasies might also be interested in exploring this series.

      Copyright 2012 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

    • Kirkus

      September 15, 2012
      The second installment of the Halflings trilogy picks up right where readers left off, with Nikki Youngblood caught smack-dab in the middle of a love triangle between the two half-men, half-angels assigned to protect her. Tensions are even higher now that Nikki, Mace and Raven (plus a trio of Halfling ladies and Will, everyone's resident guardian angel) are forced to exist in close quarters on a yacht bound for Europe as the host of heavenly bodies continues its quest to uncover the dark forces that threaten the worlds of both men and angels. The ocean voyage is a necessity, as the "creatures from the pit" have been cast into "dry places," and it allows Nikki time to explore her unique talents as a Seer. Unfortunately, much like its predecessor, this outing is plagued by heavy-handed Christian overtones that exclude nonbelievers and an indecisive heroine whose declarations of love for her suitors change with the wind, making it hard to put any stock in her feelings for either. Though the power of the love triangle suffers as a result of Nikki's waffling, at least by the novel's end her true identity is revealed, and readers will at long last understand what Damon Vessler and his army of Darklings have in store. Fans of the series will likely be entertained, but those who disliked Halflings (2012) shouldn't seek redemption here. (Paranormal romance. 13 & up)

      COPYRIGHT(2012) Kirkus Reviews, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Formats

  • OverDrive Read
  • EPUB ebook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:4.8
  • Interest Level:9-12(UG)
  • Text Difficulty:3

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