- Title:
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Unearthly
- Series:
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Unearthly #1
- Written by:
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Cynthia Hand
- Read by:
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Eloise Oxer
- Format:
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Unabridged CD Audio Book
- Number of CDs:
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10
- Duration:
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11 hours 49 minutes
- Published:
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October 01 2012
- Available Date:
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October 01 2012
- Age Category:
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Young Adult (13+)
- ISBN:
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9781743136102
- Genres:
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Fiction; Angels; Paranormal; Young Adult Fiction
- Publisher:
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Bolinda audio
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"Utterly captivating. Cynthia Hand has brilliantly spun the magic of angel mythology into a modern world of romance and suspense, creating one of the most addictive books I've read in a while. Unearthly had me lying awake at night, wondering what would happen next."
Richelle Mead, bestselling author of Vampire Academy
"If some of this series starter seems overly familiar—the rural setting, the two love interests, the dark powers at work—the details about angels make up for it. The dynamics of flying, the intense shining of "glory," and an unplanned trip to hell are all creatively addressed."
Booklist
Unearthly is a moving tale of love and fate, and the struggle between following the rules and following your heart.
Clara Gardner has recently learned that she's part angel. Having angel blood run through her veins not only makes her smarter, stronger, and faster than humans (a word, she realises, that no longer applies to her), but it means she has a purpose, something she was put on this earth to do. Figuring out what that is, though, isn't easy.
Her visions of a raging forest fire and an alluring stranger lead her to a new school in a new town. When she meets Christian, who turns out to be the boy of her dreams (literally), everything seems to fall into place - ?and out of place at the same time. Because there's another guy, Tucker, who appeals to Clara's less angelic side.
As Clara tries to find her way in a world she no longer understands, she encounters unseen dangers and choices she never thought she'd have to make? - between honesty and deceit, love and duty, good and evil. When the fire from her vision finally ignites, will Clara be ready to face her destiny?
Unearthly is a moving tale of love and fate, and the struggle between following the rules and following your heart.
"Hand debuts with an engrossing take on the angel mythos that centers on human/angel hybrids living modern lives ... [she] avoids overt discussion of religion while telling an engaging and romantic tale with solid backstory. Her characters deal realistically with the uncertainty of being on the cusp of maturity without wrapping themselves in angst. While the exciting climax satisfactorily concludes many of the story's threads, some questions are left to the next book of the trilogy."
Publishers Weekly
''Despite the ever-growing surge of angel stories and its hefty length, this solid debut novel stands out with even pacing, fully developed characters, vivid descriptions of the West's rugged beauty and Clara's independent spirit ... A divine supernatural romance."
Kirkus Reviews
"A page-turning and gripping story, filled with good versus evil drama, as well as romance. I loved it!"
Alexandra Adornetto, author of bestselling Halo
"A gripping tale of destiny, family, and first love, Unearthly stole my breath...and my heart."
Kimberly Derting, author of The Body Finder