Fallen

When the need for revenge and the thrill of the unknown meet the taste of the forbidden, the rest is history. This is a well-written story with an original plot idea that stays hidden in the background, because the main focus is the relationship between Talon and Alex. I would have really enjoyed more plot development and less spice, but no luck in this regard. In a world where the peace between Hell and Earth hangs by a fragile thread, a master manipulator has found a way to not only thrive, but secure his position as an important player - the Paladin organization, those who are supposed to be the warriors of God and walk the fine line between Good and Evil, always making the right choice; the only guardians humanity has at its disposal, the last shield if all other defenses fail. It all sounds like pretty words, but do they have actual substance or are they a poison for Alex' mind, warping his view of the world. Msy be the status quo wouldn't have been rocked to its core, if the demonic nightmare Alex miraculously experienced as a child resurfaced again. I loved the way the past and present were described, the clash between them creating a whole new level of conflict that questioned the very foundations of Alex's life and beliefs. It was fascinating to watch this house of cards crumble and take away Alex's old life in one fell swoop, leaving big emptiness behind and a place for Talon to take on. As I said there was a lot of spice and less world building but overall I enjoyed the story. The aspect that left a little bit of bitter aftertaste was Talon's obsessive possessiveness - for someone who is immortal and has had the chance of living to the fullest, experiencing all kinds of pleasure, it was a tad bit hypocritical to deprive Alex of his own share.