In preparation for reading Fire Prophet this month, I decided to take it upon myself to read the first book in the Son of Angels series, Spirit Fighter. I just can’t stand to read books out of order, and since I would be reviewing book two for Thomas Nelson, I thought it would be best to go back to the beginning.
Little did I know that I was in for quite the a roller coaster ride.
Spirit Fighter was action packed from cover to cover. A few years ago, I began the Percy Jackson series and became bored halfway through the second book. Jonah Stone had me gripped to the very last page, thirsting for more.
Synopsis…
Jonah Stone, grandson of a Fallen angel, is given the unbelievable news that he is a quarteling, or one quarter angel. With his newfound identity, Jonah discovers that he has some amazing gifts—gifts that he is just beginning to understand. When his mother, a nephilim, is kidnapped by the Fallen, Jonah must use his quarterling abilities to save the day. With the help of his sister Eliza and the Stone family guardian angel, Henry, Jonah races against time and the forces of evil in order to carry out the mission that Elohim has given him.
Why I liked it…
I enjoyed this book because it was interesting enough to keep me, an adult, engrossed in the story, but also suitable for younger readers. I would recommend this book to anyone over the age of ten who enjoys action, suspense, and even a little bit of humor. I would also like to applaud the author for constantly turning to scripture throughout the story. Anytime Jonah and Eliza feel ready to give up, they always turn back to prayer and God’s Word to get them through.
What I didn’t like…
There were a couple of places in the book that had me confused as to which point of view I was supposed to be looking through. Jonah or his dad? Jonah or Henry? This only happened a few times, and I don’t think a younger reader would notice it. Other than this miniscule glitch, I was able to follow the story without incident.
Next in the series…
Fire Prophet is book two in the series, and I am excited to see where the story goes. Spirit Fighter was an easy read and the perfect length for older children or even for family reading time. My only disappointment is that these books weren’t around when I was young. Jonah Stone is a winner in my opinion and receives 5 out of 5 stars for leaving a smile on my face from beginning to end.
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