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Angels are universal. Most every religion/faith/mythology has some form of 'angel': a heavenly being that watches over the states, delivers messages of purpose, and is supposed to protect u.s. from the inevitable stupidity we inflict upon ourselves. When it comes to our reading textile, in that location are endless requests for books about angels: angels of faith; angels of forbidden honey; the battle of skillful and evil; guardian angels; fallen angels. And don't fifty-fifty become me started well-nigh the Weeping Angels in Doc Who.

The matter is, if you lot exercise a general Google search on books about angels, y'all are going to observe a plethora of books…and well-nigh of them are written by white women, with a trend to fall into the conservative Christian interpretation of angels. And while there are some very good books inside this category, in that location are also some astonishing stories outside this white feathery room. Stories that would normally be glanced over considering they are not the usual 'book almost angels'.

Here at Volume Riot, nosotros work hard to detect you books that stretch your mind and expectations. We desire to phone call out the standard bias that still exists in the publishing industry today. We know you dearest your angels (we do too!) and nosotros know you want to read something a niggling different. Then let's take a wait at the many faces of your cherubim.

The Battle Betwixt Skilful and Evil

There are two books about angels which instantly come to heed when I think of this sub-category: City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments) by Cassandra Clare, and Adept Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman. Both take been made into television set series and both were fantabulous books before that. In fact, my 13-year-old son and I recently argued every bit to which was better. Three days afterwards, we have agreed to disagree, but simply considering I clearly have failed as a parent in nurturing his sardonic sense of humour. Neither of us has watched the television series as yet considering I know David Tennant will bias his judgement in favour of my Practiced Omens (and rightly and so).

Nevertheless, if you lot are looking for books virtually angels in the ultimate battle of expert vs evil, then check out the following:

The Antithesis: Inception (The Antithesis #1) by Terra Whiteman

It starts off with the same old battle between demons and angels but at that place is far more than to recall about hither. In that location is actually a 'court' or 'order' that keeps this battle in bank check. And this is the office that fascinated me near of all: the idea there is withal some gild watching over the angels (and demons) watching over us. One that comes with its own 'Purgatorial Jury'. Imagine beingness an angel that has seen the dawn of mankind and the never-ending battle forged by its existence. And and so imagine being called to approximate those who are function of the battle…but have no memory of your own part. This is the plight of Czynri. This is his story. It's about all the bits that fall in between the boxing of good and evil. It's not pretty simply damn, it's intriguing.

The Angel Trials (Dark World Series) by Michelle Madow

On the night of her 21st altogether, Raven is attacked past a demon. Saved past the mysterious Noah, she rushes home to discover the aforementioned demon has taken her mother. And what do you know – Noah is there, too. Noah is hunting these demons, and if Raven wants to salvage her mum, she needs to travel with Noah to the mystical island of Avalon. At that place are a lot of similarities with City of Bones, with a faster pace to the action.

Mercy (Mercy #one) past Rebecca Lim

Mercy wakes on a autobus, 'soul-jacking' a human for a new mission. Mercy is actually an angel, doomed to have on a new human grade and left to find new ways to resolve the boxing between heavenly beings. It'due south a blend of 'good vs evil' and Quantum Leap, with a good for you dash of YA romance. Since I am a consummate sucker for Scott Bakula and my obsession for TV shows from my childhood, this volume was hugely satisfying – though less sci-fi and more fantasy, for obvious angelic reasons.

Forbidden Love

Nothing says forbidden love like a pair of wings. Oh, and the whole "holier than yard" mental attitude that is far besides reminiscent of my previous relationships. Nevertheless, the temptation of forbidden love is powerful. The idea of a human capturing the heart of a heavenly creature with a dearest so powerful it overrides the purity of their higher being…It is an extremely popular sub-category.

Hush, Hush past Becca Fitzpatrick

Another urban fantasy where a mortal girl finds a mysterious supernatural boy, who ends up being her (fallen) guardian angel. What follows is a forbidden romance with the ever-present question, "should angels and humans come across?" If you're thinking at that place are similarities with Twilight, you are right. Still, this delves a bit deeper into the 'why' such a relationship is forbidden.

Angels' Blood (Guild Hunter #1) by Nalini Singh

If you're looking for books near angels with hot and steamy paranormal romance, then this is your book. In this alternate universe: angels are kingpins, vampires are hunted, and Elena'due south new dominate is the Archangel Raphael. Yet, while the premise is about Elena'due south new marker (a wayward archangel), the existent momentum of this book is in its paranormal romance and lots of beautiful people. It's not a happy-rosy-romance either. Information technology's paranormal and sometimes gory. Permit's face it: Not all angels are pure low-cal.

Daughter of Fume and Bone by Laini Taylor

Slow to have off because information technology throws you into a fully created world of angels and magic and je ne sais quoi. The main character is an orphaned daughter adopted by demon magicians and frequently sent on missions to collect teeth (a very rough summation simply that is the quirk of the book). The 'angels' for this book are "Seraphim" – watchers who are looking for these same demons. When the orphan girl is instantly attracted to the angel watching over her, things get dicey. The principal thing going for this book is the beautiful way of describing the mystique around angels and demons.

Books Nigh Christian Angels

The predominance of books about angels stems from their Christian foundation. The guiding messengers of God, with big white feathery wings to wrap yous in His honey and shelter you on your destined path. Whether you are religious or not, this is the prototype that has permeated throughout western culture and has get the 'face' of the genre.

Many Waters by Madeline 50'Engle

Taking a pause from the usual Million-and-Charles adventures, Many Waters focuses on the twins, Sandy and Dennys. This is the fourth volume in the L'Engle'southward Time Quintet, and includes the aforementioned strong Christian themes feature of 50'Engle. Sandy and Dennys accidentally teleport to a sandy desert. They are before long separated, bandage on independent journeys of growth and discovery, all the same all connected to the story of Noah's Ark, shortly before the alluvion. While notwithstanding maintaining the well-known spirit of L'Engle'south writing, this is definitely the nigh religious of her books.

Angel's Walking (Angel's Walking #1) by Karen Kingsbury

This is a great volume for the genre of Christian fiction, edifice on the Christian belief of angels and religion and prayer and redemption. Former national baseball star Tyler realises all he has missed out on while chasing the career of a lifetime. He eventually finds himself as the maintenance guy in a retirement home, making friends with Virginia, an elderly adult female with Alzheimer'southward disease. Through their friendship and the intervention of angels with organized religion on their side, Tyler has the opportunity to turn his life around over again. Kingsbury definitely works some magic, balancing her loyalty to the genre of Christian-based angels with the softness of a sweet romance novel.

Archangel (Samaria #1) by Sharon Shinn

A beautiful alloy of science fiction and fantasy, set in a utopian world built by angels and higher beings of faith. Shinn does not shy away from the parallels of her 'Samaria' and the religious centres of the Center E; Gaza, Bethel, and Jordanna. Still, she has taken a far more optimistic view of her alternative; one filled with harmony and peace and tolerance for all. The story is gear up on far-off planet which practices a very Christian-manner faith; where angels live with and marry humans. In that location is dandy depth in Shinn's characters, where an idealistic world has fed the privileged maybe not to the point of arrogance but definitely to the point of naivety.

Books About Guardian Angels

Well-nigh everyone wants to believe in guardian angels; the idea of someone or something watching over us. Sometimes the idea of guardian angels can lead to many misadventures considering 'the route to Hell is paved with good intentions'. It is just a question of whether the guardian is truly upwards for the job.

Crashing Down to Earth by Terry Reid

I have actually tried to find Crashing Downwardly to Earth variance in the storylines within this genre, and this 1 is definitely a bit different. It starts with the usual 'guardian-angel-and-their-charge' but here is a slightly unlike approach: for starters, those who the guardians protect are actually a function of them. A fleck like the story of Eve taken from Adam's rib, guardian angels now have a slightly more than vested interest in those they are to protect. Homo Hayley and her Angel Alex share an obvious connection with a very earthy relationship. Set in Glasgow (Scotland…is there really any other?), Hayley learns to live with a flatmate who is far more down-to-earth than an affections should ever be. When the standard 'good vs evil' battle arrives, information technology is their unique human relationship that brings the story together. Gripping action scenes with some of the all-time banter I take read in this genre.

The Cosmic Logos (Celestial Triad #3) past Traci Harding

Okay – this is really Volume 6 in a double trilogy. And it Will assist if you have read the previous 5 books, purely from the globe and character building. However, this volume makes the list because its story directly relates to angels and the blending of Christian faith with the original Sumerian mythology. The principal characters, Tory and Maelgwn, must undergo a spiritual journey through their history on Earth before they tin evolve and join the Cosmic Logos. Essentially, they become 'guardian angels' to other characters in the book. It is a neat fashion of tying up the loose ends of previous books, filling in the background and providing a deeper agreement of the reasons backside previous character arcs. Its force comes from the presence of angels and evolved spiritual beings; the battle betwixt expert and evil is non really as clear-cut as you think. Instead, angels are now the vehicles of learning and understanding, non just the objective messengers of the Christian Bible. A idea-provoking read that will have you watching over your shoulder.

Books About Fallen Angels

As much as we crave the perfect guardian angel to watch over us, fallen angels are equally pop due to the very nature of their imperfection. Information technology allows us to come across (and maybe accept) not all flaws are fatal. And in fact, some flaws are important in our personal growth. Overcoming those flaws, or finding their manner dorsum to their celestial domicile, always makes for a compelling story.

Unearthly by Cynthia Hand

Clara learns she is part angel, with superpowers and a super-purpose. She thinks this purpose is continued to the handsome Christian, and yet her human side is fatigued to Tucker. Throw in a fallen angel who is bent on creating some chaos and you have the perfect set-up for a coming-of-age story for the new angel in town.

Girl of Nightmares (Renegade Guardians #ane) by Kyra Quinn

Two weeks ago, Lil didn't believe in angels. Since and then, those creatures accept stormed her home and murdered her male parent. Demons continue to hunt for her and her life has been turned upside-downwardly. All considering she is the daughter of the Queen of Darkness, and apparently a super-powerful beingness everyone wants to see dead. A refreshing break from the love triangle and "save or exist saved" scenarios.

Lucifer: Book 1 (Lucifer New Edition #ane) written by Mike Carey, illustrated by Peter Gross, Ryan Kelly, Dean Ormston, Scott Hampton, Chris Weston, and James Hodgkins

Considered the 'spin-off' from Neil Gaiman's The Sandman (and with his blessing via foreword), Lucifer is the ultimate fallen angel. In this story, non only is he cast out of Sky, Lucifer has fifty-fifty turned his dorsum on Hell and taken upwardly ownership of an elite piano bar in Los Angeles. While the Netflix show has been a hitting, the original comic book series is less camp and nevertheless more devilishly appealing.

Dark Huntress (Sisterhood of Assassins: Iliana'due south Story #1) by Nia Night

Part of the appeal of angels is the volatile balance betwixt skillful and evil; the temptation to corrupt an angel or to catechumen a demon? Iliana is a one-half Demon with an like shooting fish in a barrel-going life: She'southward an assassin, hired to kill humans and others. She likes her chore. And so she questions something. Damn that critical thought! Damn that cursed apple of knowledge! Information technology'southward non a new storyline but information technology is a fresh arroyo to the characters and the evolving nature of our liberty to remember. Fair alarm, though: Information technology ends on a cliff-hanger with a promise of a sequel.

Angelfall (Penryn & the End of Days #one) by Susan Ee

For a modify of pace, let's imagine angels aren't the proficient guys. Not just fallen angels; ALL angels. In fact, let's imagine there is a war between angels and humans (and no, we are non winning). Angelfall is not your standard "angels are good", nor is it truly a 'redemption' theme. Information technology's a post-apocalypse YA with a like vibe to Hunger Games. There is a redemption arc with one of the characters, but the driving strength is with Penryn and her quest to salvage her sister. Dissimilar enough from most affections-centric books out there.

Non the Usual Books About Angels…

Yeah, there is a category of books virtually angels that aren't really the books that fit into any other category. They still take all the elements of being a skillful book most angels but you accept to stride outside your condolement zone for them. This more about the symbolism of angels, or the cultural estimation of angels. And in the spirit of the genre, it is worth the leap of faith to read these books.

Green Angel (Green Angel #one) by Alice Hoffman

During our darkest moments of grief, many people wish for an angel to wrap its wing around u.s. and protect us from the pain. This book is nigh grief and devastation, and the possibility of finding a way out of information technology. Greenish (our protagonist) survives a catastrophic event, while her parents and sister practice not. Surviving becomes a prickly word to depict her situation equally everything around her changes; the garden, other survivors; her own mental state. It has a existent fairytale-like feel to both the story and the characters simply more than of a Grimm fairytale than Disney. It's a beautiful read only I'm not kidding on the grief. Brand sure you are in the right headspace to enjoy this ane.

The Stone Angel (Manawaka Sequence) by Margaret Laurence

The reminiscing of 90-yr-erstwhile Hagar shares a story of a lifetime, filled with pride, stubbornness, and a fixed view of the people around u.s.. This book gives the impression of being as hard and common cold as a rock angel but it is a fascinating insight into the 'old-age' we carve for ourselves out of the lives we have lived. Information technology is not an easy read; Hagar'south life has not been like shooting fish in a barrel either. However, information technology is an amazing read and i that will either have yous thinking there is no excuse for beingness a bitch OR that life is one big outcome equally we whorl from activeness to activity.

The Gandharva by Bhavana Murali and Nikesh Murali

Ever had a book raved about by your friends just you canNOT find information technology anywhere? This is that book…or at least for me. When I was talking to my friends about this commodity and request for suggestions away from the usual crowd, three split up friends suggested The Gandharva. The essence of the story is similar to other "skilful vs evil" battles, notwithstanding, this is based on the Hindu concept of angels or heavenly beings. The Gandharva are fallen angels (good guys) afterwards contesting their ancient enemy, the Asuras. They now roam the Earth, banished from their celestial home and left to live out their lives amongst humans. When ane of the Gandharvas falls in dearest with a human, a question of destiny and war rises again. Full disclosure: I know nothing nearly the Gandharva in full general and have not read this book, but I actually desire to. If anyone finds it online or in-store, please tag me on Instagram! @teamcahill

The Angel's Game (Book 2 in El cementerio de los libros olvidados) by Carlos Ruiz Zafón, translated by Lucia Graves

The get-go book in this series, The Shadow of the Wind, is mind-blowingly beautiful. Prepare in Barcelona 1945, 11-year-old Daniel is introduced to the "Cemetery of Forgotten Books", a library tended past Barcelona's social club of rare-book dealers as a safe place for books forgotten by anybody else in the world. This second book brings united states new characters with their own connections to the Cemetery and the sense of angels watching over the books. This is not like other angel-themed fiction; this is more subtle in the nature of the characterisation of angels in our lives. And it is beautiful. I tin can't say that enough. I know I have listed the 2nd book hither but you really demand to read all four: The Shadow of the Current of air; The Affections's Game; The Prisoner of Heaven; and The Labyrinth of the Spirits. There are also novellas and short stories that fit in the series, only these are the main four.

The Master and Margarita past Mikhail Bulgakov, translated past Katherine Tiernan O'Connor

To believe in angels is to also open yourself to the possibility of demons; at the very least, to believe in the Devil. Written during Stalin'south authorities, the book was considered first and foremost every bit a satirical statement on the Soviet and Christian philosophy. Beau Book Rioter Liberty also holds this volume well-nigh and dear, giving perhaps the best and virtually succinct summation always. While the story is primarily about Lucifer coming to boondocks, his heed games and his entourage (including 'talking cat') steal the show. Full kudos to ultimate psyche by Margarita, giving her the most empowering closure in the unabridged book.

Ripple: A Dolphin Honey Story past Tui Allen

This volume is a treasure, coming straight from the Bay of Islands in New Zealand. It is fully immersive, a dive-into-the-ocean storytelling caricature that fills my heart with joy. And information technology is non the usual angel-lore inspired. The narrator of the story, Father Clement, is probably the closest you lot will take to the inherent wisdom of loftier-order angels; with a gentle comic touch to buoy the story confronting the weight of its loveliness. It is a story about dolphins. Actually, no. Information technology isn't a story most dolphins. It is a story most our history as told by the dolphins, or peculiarly 1 dolphin: Ripple. Through the eyes of Ripple and the storytelling of Father Clement, Allen offers usa an insight into the life and behaviour of some other intelligent species on this planet.

The Last of the Angels (Modern Arabic Literature) past Fadhil al-Azzawi, translated by William M. Hutchins

Set in northern Iraq, The Terminal of the Angels is a fresh reminder of how universal this concept is. I notice the all-time books about angels are those where the angels fit in around stories of everyday life. Even in 1950s Iraq, filled with post-war hope where people are desperately grasping for any terminal refuges in their lives. Long-lost brothers returning from state of war or young children who talk with angels. Each chemical element is encouraged by angels, with a satirical one-act attempting to cut through the grimness of their village. Fadhil al-Azzawi is a known poet and y'all gain that sense from his writing, yet, if y'all are able to read the original Arabic version, delight do.

You may note I take not included any books with claims to talk with angels direct. As I said in the commencement, the concept of angels is universal. The search and presence of a guiding force or being are found beyond many cultures and thus cannot exist categorised into one set prototype or estimation. Instead, it should be a personal reflection on your own faith. Be information technology Christian, Sumerian, popular Young Developed Fiction, or any other worldly belief, your search for angels should be your journey. Many of these books are both entertaining and thought-provoking. May they as well be a starting point for you to explore more books nearly angels in all their glorious forms.

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