Author: Scott Speer
Publisher: Penguin Group
Pages: 368
My Rating:
Jackson Godspeed is the hottest Angel in a city that revolves around idolizing Immortals like him. He grew up in the spotlight, and in less than a week he'll become the youngest full-fledged Guardian ever. People around the world are lining up to pay for him to keep them safe. His lifelong dream of becoming a hero is finally within his grasp - and he can't afford to let the parties, paparazzi, or red carpets distract him. But Jackson's high-profile life takes an unexpected turn when he meets seventeen-year-old Maddy. She's smart and down-to-earth, and sees Jackson for who he is and not for his celebrity. They forge an instant - and electric - connection. Their vastly different backgrounds seem like the only obstacle in their path to being together... until something much more dangerous threatens to destroy their chance at love. Because not everyone worships the Angels: a bitter killer is murdering the Guardians one by one. And it's up Maddy to save Jackson - he's next in the killer's sights. -goodreads.com
I don't know why, but I freaking LOVED this book. It's been a while since I've sped-read, and I can honestly tell you that I finished Immortal City in one day. Imagine a futuristic world where we not only KNOW angels exist, but we pay for them to keep us safe. You got cash? Well guess what, you're pretty much untouchable. I was immediately drawn into the world Speer created and I loved every single second of it!
Let's talk character development... I liked Maddy, eh... well, I liked her enough to not roll my eyes when she made dumb decisions (I tend to have high expectations for my females mc's). I think she was a little too relatable... if that makes any sense. Yes, she was innocent but that doesn't mean she has to be weak too. I liked the scenes where she was in charge and kicking butt! That was the REAL Maddy, the one I wanted for Jackson. Speaking of... Jackson freaking Godspeed. I loved him from the start. I've read other reviews where people claim he was a bit of a jerk in the beginning, but I didn't him that way AT ALL. He and Maddy come from two completely different worlds yet he still put in the effort to make it work.
The murder aspect gave this book a bit of a detective feeling which I enjoyed. I suspected who the murder was but even then, the end(ing) scene was intense. If you have time and are in the need for a angel/romance/detective book, pick this one up.
