Book Description: Before the Tree of Life, everything in Abra Miller's life had been predictable. But after the Tree and the lightning and the angels, everything felt tenuous, like holding a soap bubble in the palm of her hand. She spent years looking for signs of that other world, waiting for it to break through. When it didn't, her friendship with Sam Chambers grew cold and distant, and they both wondered how any of it could actually have happened.
Four years later, 16-year-old Abra's long-delayed quest to find the next manifestation of the Tree of Life is renewed when she sees a woman walking up the road--a woman who looks exactly like Sam's dead mother. The woman directs her to New Orleans where she will find the grave of Marie Laveau, one of seven gateways between this world and Over There. As Abra enters The Edge of Over There and begins her pursuit of the Tree once more, she doesn't know whom to fear or whom to trust. But she's starting to think that some doorways should never be opened.
My Thoughts: First of all this is a sequel to The Angels Fell. So, if you really want to understand what is going on then it would probably be wise to read the first book.
Secondly, this is a story that has dystopian and fantasy with spiritual themes which tend to lose me. I'm not a fantasy sort.of.gal. Give it to me straight. 😊
So, with those two things being said I had a hard time with this story. Frankly, I just didn't get it.
When I picked the book I didn't read the description well.
If you are a fan of dystopia and christian/spiritual stories then this is the read for you!
There is also alot of symbolism in this read. Well, that's how I took it.
For the life of me I just didn't understand this story.
If I were "grading" this story though the author writes well and has great prose. And he puts in well thought out themes along. So, I can't fault the author...it's me! I just don't understand fantasy/dystopia.
*This book was provided for review by Revell Reads*
- Paperback: 384 pages
- Publisher: Revell; Reprint edition (April 2, 2019)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0800735412
- ISBN-13: 978-0800735418
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