The Pearl of the Soul of the World by Meredith Ann Pierce

Genre: Young Adult

Sub Genre: Fantasy; Magic, Fantastical Animals, The Darkangel Trilogy

Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars

Back Cover: All the world’s wisdom and magic reside within the iridescent depths of a small white pearl. “All my sorcery,” the Ancient Ravenna had said to Aeriel. “It is left to you to save the world.” But is the pearl powerful enough to enable Aeriel to defeat the White Witch? Aeriel’s people have assembled an army – led by the redeemed darkangel, Irrylath – and are soon to attack the White and her darkangel sons. But their cause is hopeless unless Aeriel can unravel the riddle of Ravenna and unlock the mysteries of the pearl – and of her own destiny.

This is the final book in the Darkangel Trilogy. Aeriel changes not knowing so much at the beginning of this. As Ravenna’s plans unravel, I felt bad for Aeriel’s destiny. At least she had Erin in the end. While Irrylath finally learns of what is to become of Aeriel and his own fate as well. The story is beautiful. This whole trilogy was very imaginative and visually dynamic. I loved every page of this story. Meredith created a brilliant world in this trilogy. One that I think everyone who reads will love.

Publisher: Little, Brown

ISBN: 0316067245

Pages: 256

Series: The Darkangel Trilogy

Volume: 3

A Gathering of Gargoyles by Meredith Ann Pierce

Genre: Young Adult

Sub Genre: Fantasy; Magic, Fantastical Animals, The Darkangel Trilogy

Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars

Back Cover: Aeriel’s love has broken the curse on the Darkangel Irrylath, making him human again and freeing him from the control of his mother, the dreaded White Witch. But the Witch is far from defeated. Her wicked plans require all seven of her vampire sons, and she will not give one up so easily. There is but a single hope for the Witch’s defeat – solving an ancient, mysterious riddle. So Aeriel sets off to solve the riddle, sailing across a sea of dust and straight into the worst of the Witch’s terrors. But if Aeriel is to save Irrylath and their world, she will have to overcome his bloodthirsty darkangel brothers – and ultimately confront his terrifying mother face – to – face.

We see Aeriel now trying to still save Irrylath. I love the dynamic between Aeriel and Erin, and their growing friendship. Meeting Irrylath’s family was a sad reunion. And even though Aeriel and Irrylath are separated on their journeys to fight in their own way. Meredith world is beautiful. The story is so imaginative and am looking forward to reading the final in this trilogy, The Pearl of the Soul of the World.

Publisher: Little, Brown

ISBN: 0316067253

Pages: 304

Series: The Darkangel Trilogy

Volume: 2

The Darkangel by Meredith Ann Pierce

Genre: Young Adult

Sub Genre: Fantasy; Magic, Fantastical Animals, The Darkangel Trilogy

Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars

Back Cover: Aeriel is kidnapped by the Darkangel, swept up into his dozen black wings and carried to his distant keep. There she is to serve his brides – thirteen pitiful creatures who were once beautiful, before the Darkangel drained away their souls. Aeriel would free them, but now that she, too, is one of the Darkangel’s captives, she can do no other than obey – even while she knows she must destroy him. For when he has found his final bride, he will come fully into his sinister powers. Aeriel must kill him first, even though deep within him is a spark of goodness that makes her love him – a spark that could redeem even his evil

After Aeriel looses her dear friend to the Darkangel she finds a way to meet up with him and have him take her. The story is full of mystery, magic, and fantasy. Aeriel tries as she might not to like the Darkangel and yet over time she falls for him. Then she when she finds out how to save him before he truly becomes a Darkangel, floored me. This is one of those fantasy books that pulls you in and keeps you guessing. I loved reading this book and can't wait to read the next book in the series, A Gathering of Gargoyles.

Publisher: Little, Brown

ISBN: 0316067237

Pages: 238

Series: The Darkangel Trilogy

Volume: 1