End of Days: Penryn & the End of Days, Book 3
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A Lot or a Little?
The parents' guide to what's in this book.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that End of Days is the final volume in the trilogy begun in Angelfall and continued in World After. Set after angels have decimated the San Francisco Bay Area's mortal population, the new book features intense action scenes as Penryn and Raffe face off against angels, demons, and killer locusts. Heroes, villains, and innocent bystanders are grievously wounded or killed. There's not much time for romance, but Penryn and Raffe express their affection for each other and share a handful of steamy embraces.
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What's the Story?
The third installment of a trilogy, END OF DAYS opens with Penryn and Raffe on the run from the angels, desperate to find the doctor who can reattach Raffe's severed wings. Their search leads them to new dangers, including a trip to "the Pit," where demonic monsters dwell. While Penryn struggles to protect her little sister, Paige, who has been transformed into a half-human cannibal, she also must figure out how to save the humans who've survived the destruction of the Bay Area. Unsure whether she can trust Raffe, Penryn must prepare herself for the ultimate showdown on the Golden Gate Bridge.
Is It Any Good?
Full of well-choreographed action, violence, and suspense, this volume brings the trilogy to a slam-bang conclusion. It also reveals new secrets about the main characters, their loved ones, and their angelic antagonists. In the face of an approaching Doomsday, Penryn and Raffe race from one bad situation to another. Sometimes the heat-of-battle banter is a little too arch to be believable, but author Susan Ee maintains the character chemistry her fans have come to expect. The final showdown is an exercise in narrative excess, but it's likely to leave readers cheering and eager for more.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about why postapocalyptic fiction is so popular right now. Why do stories about the end of the world capture the imaginations of readers and moviegoers?
Which religions feature angels and demons in their mythologies? Why are stories about them so potent?
What makes a good leader? Which qualities do good leaders have, and how do they change their behaviors to accomplish their goals?
Book Details
- Author: Susan Ee
- Genre: Fantasy
- Topics: Magic and Fantasy, Great Girl Role Models
- Book type: Fiction
- Publisher: Skyscape
- Publication date: May 7, 2015
- Publisher's recommended age(s): 14 - 18
- Number of pages: 344
- Available on: Paperback, Audiobook (unabridged), Kindle
- Last updated: July 12, 2017
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