This book plot felt like it would have fit in well with the YA releases of the 2010s. It will probably work for a younger audience but wasn't what I was looking for.

Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher/author for providing me with an ALC in exchange for my honest review.

This book was exactly what I wanted it to be! I loved it. I will make sure to check out other books by this author. When I requested this I was just intrigued by the concept of it and I loved how it turned out. This story had a great plot and if you have read this and enjoyed it, This was so much. It was such a great story. I would say give this one a try. I will continue to follow this author. Way to go to this author for not letting me down.

I highly enjoyed the narrator of the audiobook. Kept me listening.

This one unfortunately wasn’t for me. I found it was hard to relate to the characters and I struggled to keep focused on what I was reading. I appreciate a the opportunity to give this one a go and I do recommend it to those who enjoy this type of book.

I have always liked reading paranormal novels but have not read one in a while. This audiobook makes me want to dive right in! This book was very well done. The author narrated the book herself, and what a fantastic job she did.

Many thanks to Net Galley and Monster House Audio for an audio copy of this book for an honest review.

Angels, demons, bad ass MC. What is not to love?
The world building can be a bit heavy in places but it truly doesn't take away from the enjoyment at all! I received this as an ARC when no reviews were available, so had no one to tell me how it was. Well, I discovered a little gem! It made it all the more special.
The side characters have depth and are.so loveable, and I just want to be friends with all of them.

I really enjoyed this book. It was fun and I thought the narrator did a great job!! I could see myself reading more books by this author.

The writing felt more like a fanfic novel. The style and language were YA rather than for adults. The cover was not attractive. But the character was what every girl wants to be when she grows up. Strong, smart, and tough. I was torn. Really.

Alright, let's talk about "Angelbound" by Christina Bauer as an audiobook – it's a total blast! First up, the story itself is super cool. We've got Myla, this quasi-demon chick, living in Purgatory, and she's all kinds of awesome. She's got this fiery attitude that just leaps out of the speakers.

The world Christina Bauer creates here is like nothing I've heard before. It's this crazy mix of fantasy and kick-butt action, and it totally works. There's never a dull moment; you're either exploring some wild part of Purgatory or diving into some intense showdown. And let me tell you, the action scenes? They're epic. You can practically feel every punch and fireball.

Now, the real MVP here is the narrator. They totally nail it. Every character has their own vibe, and the emotions are just right – you can hear the smirk in a character's voice or the worry in their sigh. It's like listening to a movie. Plus, the narrator's take on Myla is spot-on; she’s got this energy and sass that's just infectious.

What I really dig about this audiobook is how it's more than just a story being read to you. It's like being dropped right into the middle of Purgatory with these wild characters. There's a bunch of heart and humor, too, which keeps things from getting too heavy.

So, if you're into fantasy with a side of sass and a whole lot of action, "Angelbound" should definitely be on your playlist. It's like jumping into a super cool, other-worldly adventure that you don't want to end.

I've had this in my too read pile for ages, I did start to listen a while back but couldn't really get on board with the narration.

Anyway, as I was laid up with Covid unable to read because my eyes were so sore thought I would give audio books another go.

I found the narration too much which is a shame as I thought the story was ok.

Not one for me but thanks to Netgalley and Monster House Audio for the ARC

this was very different than what I expected. I wanted more romance, however the action was there. I wouldn't recommend this one but I was able to finish it.

This is the first book in this series and also the first from this author that I've read. What took me so long?! I am always seeking books with female badassery. I can never get enough snark in my life. Loved this so much that I already have the second book on my nightstand and geared up.

A great start to the series. The story building took place while telling the story which kept the book moving at a good pace. Looking forward to reading Scala, book #2 in the series.

Christina Bauer did a great job narrating her novel. I always love it when an author reads their own work because you are guaranteed to hear the correct pronunciation of anything and everything the author has created.

Submitting feedback for Angelbound is hard - the writing seemed enjoyable enough, but the narration lacked a lot depth. I knew early on that this would most likely end in the DNF pile.

With audiobooks there's an added layer of character portal through the voices, and I just didn't feel like the portrayal was very convincing. The different character's were either flat or unconvincing. I did call it quits quite early on in the book because I just wasn't enjoying the narration. I've added this book to my goodreads though, and in the future I may revisit the ebook edition.

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♥︎ So here goes my review for Angelbound ! First I'd like to say that this was a really fun read, like I actually laughed out loud. It was a perfect example of what fantasy was like in the 2010 and it gave me such a nostalgic feeling !

♡𝅼 We follow a moody teen/adult, she's 18, who's just a badass but kind of immature aswell which makes for sure a fun mix! It was filled with sassy remarks and I was living for it !! It of course had some cliché but I mean that's kind of a trademark for any book published 10 years ago and sometimes it just adds to the charm!

✦ Half demon, half human, a simple enough idea but again I didnt expect much more and yet the author managed to make it interesting by the way Myla, our FMC, uses her abilities. The whole world building was also really fun and simple enough to not have to re-read a passage like in some other book of this kind. Hell was interesting, the whole justice system was unique but fun, like just kick ass all day ? Sign me up lmao !

★ She eventually goes on a journey to discover what her mother was so secretive about and why she never had any contact with her father and this quest will be continuing in a second tome which I will be reading and you should too !


Thanks for reading! - Your Friendly Goblin✧⁠◝⁠(⁠⁰⁠▿⁠⁰⁠)⁠◜⁠✧

I finished listening to this book almost overnight I could not stop listening. It was attention grabbing and got me me to the point I did not want want to go to bed I wanted to finished. It is going to be a book I listen to again.

In my opinion giving 5 stars is the least it deserves.

I couldn't stop listening to this one. Can't believe this is the 10 year anniversary edition. Very happy to have found it now. It was very great and so was the narration. Will definitely get for our library.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. Thank you NetGalley.

This was my first book by Christina Bauer, and I was pleasantly surprised by their work. This book fits a few tropes. Young Adult, Romance, Fantasy... It features angels and demons, which is always a fun subject matter for me.

The world-building was so good! The details the author put into the world-building was amazing.
The character development was even better. You'll find yourself drawn to and relating to several characters in this book.

I'm definitely going to check out others in this series!

This is an awesome story! I loved the world building and the interesting characters that comprised this fun PNR! The relationships were interesting and real. The story flowed realistically. At first I wasn’t sure if I liked the narration, but as the story unfolded, I really enjoyed the snarky tone. The narrator brought the story to life! Very well done! I look forward to listening to the sequel!!

A completely unique world with a range of different magical beings, one being Myla Lewis the quasi demon who fights in arena battles between classes. This badass teen loves learning everything about killing different demons and it certainly gets her noticed by all the wrong and all the right people. I definitely liked her character’s sass and humour, though she didn’t have a very mature narrative voice. It was a long book and the pacing was a little off for me but it was a really interesting world that Bauer’s created and the mystery of Myla’s mother’s past which is slowly unravelled added an air of mystery to the book.

Myla and Lincoln bounced off each other well and it was fun seeing their relationship develop and finding out a little more about the Thrax and when Lincoln first saw Myla. It seems a strong warrior is just what he needs in his life! I’m curious to see where the series will go next and hope to see more of Myla’s relationship with her honorary brother Walker, too.

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No lie it took me a minute to catch on to the basics of the world. It seemed a bit silly at first. Normal high school vibes with demons? Non-intense fighting to the death? It really grew on me though and I’d definitely recommend it!

Audio: 5/5 - I loved this performance, it was ridiculous but that made it better. Read by the author and you can tell how much she loves this story. The narrator does not sound like a teenager, but the drama used to sell the teen narrators POV is priceless. Had me invested 100%