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Angelfall

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2011

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Susan Ee

Angelfall

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2011
Book Details
Pages

326

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

San Francisco, California • Post-apocalyptic

Publication Year

2011

Publisher

Skyscape

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

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Super Short Summary

In Angelfall by Susan Ee, people navigate a dystopian world ravaged by angelic beings. A young person named Penryn tries to rescue their sibling from an angelic threat, forming an uneasy alliance with a fallen angel named Raffe. Together, they journey through a perilous landscape, confronting challenges that test their resilience and redefine their understanding of loyalty and survival.

Dark

Suspenseful

Gritty

Mysterious

Adventurous

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Angelfall by Susan Ee has received praise for its fast-paced plot, unique take on angel mythology, and strong lead character, Penryn. Readers appreciate the action and suspense, though some criticize the world-building as inconsistent. The dynamic between Penryn and the fallen angel Raffe is highlighted as a strong point, balancing tension and complexity.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Angelfall?

Fans of The Hunger Games and Divergent will relish Angelfall by Susan Ee. This novel appeals to young adults who enjoy post-apocalyptic settings, fast-paced action, and strong, resourceful female protagonists. Readers captivated by angelic mythology and survival tales will find this book engaging and thrilling.

Character List

Penryn Young

A pragmatic and resilient teenager who navigates a post-apocalyptic world while protecting her family and confronting her complex family dynamics and the challenges of survival.

An enigmatic and attractive archangel who becomes entangled with Penryn, possessing a strong code of honor and navigating conflicts within the angelic hierarchy.

An unnamed character whose schizophrenia leads to unpredictable and overprotective behaviors, adding complexity to the family's survival during the apocalypse.

Penryn’s younger sister who is paraplegic and serves as a significant motivation for Penryn’s actions despite limited presence in the narrative.

The determined leader of the human rebellion against the angels, who is both protective of his followers and capable of doing whatever it takes to ensure their survival.

Twins involved in the human rebellion, known for their cunning and playful nature while contributing to the group's efforts to fight back against the angels.

Primary antagonists within the angelic hierarchy, embodying violence and manipulation for their sinister ends.

Angelic allies of Raffe who contrast in appearance and personality but ultimately contribute to the narrative's exploration of angelic society.

Book Details
Pages

326

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

San Francisco, California • Post-apocalyptic

Publication Year

2011

Publisher

Skyscape

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

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