Black Wings review

Black Wings written by Christina Henry.  It is the first novel in the Black Wings series. It is a supernatural fantasy novel. The novel was very interesting. As the novel went on and plot thickened the novel became increasingly enticing.   

The main character, Maddy, is an agent of death. An agent of death is like a grim reaper, helping souls cross over. Maddy discovers that her father is Azazel, a fallen angel and the right- hand man to Lucifer.  This allows Maddy to discover the new and dangerous powers that she possesses. At the end of the novel, she finds out that her great- grandfather on her mother’s side of the family is Lucifer himself.  Maddy has to learn the frightening politics of the powerful supernatural governing bodies in order to survive her newfound heritage.  Discovering this heritage means endangering herself by meeting people who could orchestrate her demise and allows more people to find out about her that could attack her to get at Azazel.

Maddy rents out an apartment in her house to Gabriel.  Gabriel is sent by Azazel to protect Maddy. He later becomes her love interest even though their relationship would be forbidden.  Gabriel is a guy that likes to stick with the rules, so any relationship with Maddy is difficult. 

Beezele is Maddy’s best friend. Beezele is a gargoyle and is incredibly protective of Maddy.  He tries to help Maddy stay alive while meeting dangerous enemies that want to destroy her.  J. B. is Maddy’s boss as an agent of death.  He is the man that wants to do everything right and by the book. J. B. and Maddy clash in personalities often. While she wants to do what is right, she is more laid back, meaning that she does not want to do paperwork. Both sets of characters Beezele and Maddy and J. B. and Maddy have very witty dialogue that goes well together.

 I would highly recommend Black Wings for those who like drama, family mystery, angels, or other supernatural creatures. This novel was very entertaining and got me hooked on to the series.