Book Reviews
The Art of Falling Reviews
“The Art of Falling is a fun take on good versus evil, heaven versus hell, and two unwitting lovers in a battle for their souls. This book’s got enough familiarity to entice you, and plenty of new steps to make it refreshing and interesting. I can’t wait for the next one!”
“The story has a very original feel to it in the way the angel and demon lore is presented, and how it also incorporates an eclectic mix from other forms of mythology and folklore. So while star-crossed love affairs are tales as old as time, the way with which it is utilized here is refreshing.”
“Excellent work, very intriguing, well thought out characters! I got caught up in it and time flew. Can’t wait for the next installment! Ms. Cojo has an excellent imagination and her timing of events is very fluid.”
“Okay so I just read the whole thing in one sitting. I’m also crying. Reading this story was honestly a life-changing experience for me. It was beautiful, the character’s were amazing, the writing was fantastic— oh man, I’ve never wanted to applaud a story so much! Now if you’ll excuse me I’m gonna go read the whole thing again.”
“I have really enjoyed your story, it drew me in and kept me wanting more! The characters are really well made and you can sympathize with both the protagonists! I have always enjoyed the fantasy genre, so I am glad I have found another great read I can go back to. This was really emotional and even made me cry at points! Thank you for creating this epic work and I hope that you continue making more fab stories!”
“I just finished reading this story and I would like to say that it was fantastic. I cannot wait to read the sequel and see what happens. I love your writing style and this is such a unique idea. I love this genre to death and this is the first time that I have seen angels and demons play out the way you wrote it. I also appreciated while Keir’s love for Regal drove the plot, in my opinion it was more focused on the personal journey of both. Which I liked, also the ending was not easy to predict... which I loved. Regal is a great dynamic character who is unique enough to not be cliché to read. Again, I know that it will probably take some time but I am eagerly awaiting the sequel to this great story.”
“I [beta-read] this and adored it then, and I cant wait to pick it up again now. I’m super excited to see what kind of changes have been made.”
“I just finished reading The Art of Falling and it was amazing! I loved the story, the lore, and the characters so so much. If there’s more books to the series, I’m sooo looking forward to reading those as well, but until then I’ll be re-reading this one a few more times. ”
“I enjoyed this book very much. The characters are so well defined that you really get invested in them. I was switching sides throughout the book! The detailed descriptions of the locations give you a clear visual and make you feel like you’re actually there. The story keeps moving and throws in a couple of surprises. I couldn’t stop reading!”
“As someone who’s been entranced with the premise of this story since its inception, I’m so, so pleased to see it in in all its finished glory. The characterization is diverse, and the conflicts this inevitably begins is delicious to read. I couldn’t put it down when I first read it; I finished the whole book in one sitting!”
“One part classic love story, one part diverse, well-researched fantasy, this bad boy hooks you from the get-go and keeps you reading! The characters are all fantastic and organic, especially the two leads in Regal and Keir, whose perspectives are both used to great effect to guide the story. That dual-perspective is a difficult task for many authors, but adds a lot of character to this story. The rest of the world is populated with rich cast, drawing from mythology and religion in ways both creative and believable. The scenes of romance and action were written in equally compelling measure, and held my attention without a problem...A worthy piece for anyone to read, and come back to! I certainly know I’ll be returning for more. ”
“I love angel/demon stories and read them every chance I get. This one was different and well worth the time to read. I am looking forward to the chapters to come.”
“This is an entire world, set up with species-specific traits, a history that is revealed in reasonable, digestible portions, and political maneuverings that leave me with questions. The back story that was revealed in tantalizing tidbits makes me want to read what comes next at least as much as the romance that is the primary advertised plot line. The story made me care about the characters and their worlds, and mixed movement and action with exposition very smoothly. High marks for the art of writing! Thank you for the image of an angel shielding a demon from sunlight by shadowing him with his wings. That will stick with me for a while. Well done!”
“I would definitely recommend this book. It was a great read that had me on the edge of my seat at times. I’m waiting on the next book!”
“We all know the story of good falling in love with evil has been told many times over. The Art of Falling takes this and turns it on its head. The relationship between all of the characters is very well developed and feels real. The writing style is superb, with many unique nuances that I haven’t seen in much writing, which helped to resonate and connect me to the characters in ways I haven’t connected in a long time through a book. In my honest opinion, the world building, characters, and conflicts puts The Art of Falling on a level alongside series like Harry Potter. I will be buying more copies of this book to gift to the avid readers in my life, and I wait with baited breath for the next installment of The Age of Mythos. Much love to Dani Cojo for creating this work of art.”
“I really enjoyed reading this story. The protagonists are super fun to read and the author does a really good job of putting you in the moment with everything. For the entire time that I was reading, I felt like I really was in every location, with every moment, and feeling everything that the characters felt. The pacing was perfectly done and the amount of imagery and allusion to mythology and religion and just the fresh take on a lot of things was really fun. I would have liked to see just a bit more action and adventure in the story, but honestly, that comes down to my own personal preference. I would absolutely recommend giving this story the time to read, you definitely won’t be disappointed.”
“Right from the beginning, the story had me hooked. The character building, the flow, the drama, the twists! All of it had me on the edge of my seat, though I almost screamed at the end. This story is something I will be recommending to everyone I can think of.”
“This was the first story I read on Inkitt and I have to say this has put my expectations very high! I loved this story and I was very sad to finish reading it but it has been a great journey. The characters were put together very well and I kept sympathizing with both the main leads, Keir and Regal. I love these kind of stories with the fantasy element and about angels and demons so this was a perfect read.”
“I’m supposed to be sleeping, but how could I? I couldn’t put this down. The strength of plot and characters are what I want to see the most in a story and this delivered. The concept is interesting, The pacing is well-done and it’s written in a way that makes it so easy to continue on. I want to be more detailed on what I liked about this— the biggest thing is probably the characters and their development- well-paced, believable, and fascinating. Supporting characters fulfilled their roles well while not being over-done. I loved how easily I could paint a picture of the settings and characters too. Also, shout out to Michigan (Detroiter here)! I’ve been to the Tahquamenon Falls myself, it’s wonderful. Now I can’t stay awake any longer, but I hope there’s a continuation for the story so much- I was actually caught off guard that it had ended.”
“A great read from start to finish! Cojo not only establishes their own unique mythos and weaves it into a compelling story of strength of will and love. It is also refreshing to see a piece of LGBT+ inspired literature that doesn’t rely on orientation play as a propelling factor behind drama and story progression. The characters are who they are, rounded and interesting! I cannot wait for the next installment!”
“Well crafted and an intriguing storyline. I enjoyed this quite a bit. Definitely recommend. ”
The Art of Devotion Reviews
“I found out the second book was out, [so] I grabbed it on Kindle immediately and just finished it. And there were various parts I was like “Eeeee!” And also occasionally want to cry. And also heartwarming. Once again, so excited for the next one. I love the so much, I cannot even.”
“I enjoyed the sequel very much! It does a great job of expanding on the world that was established previously in “The Art of Falling” and gives us more of the Regal and Keir that we grew to love in the previous iteration. New characters and intrigue are introduced and that had me more hooked and invested to find out what was happening with both of the boys; it had me loving and hating (in a good way) the new people that are influencing events around our favorite angel and demon. When a story can make you feel real emotion, that’s how you know their doing something right, and reading “The Art of Devotion”, something is definitely getting done right!”
“I was hooked on The Art of Falling, marveling at the creativity and how I equally was entertained by both the main characters. I quickly bought The Art of Devotion and the story and writing get even better. This has got to be made into a movie. It is the most unique and captivating book I’ve read since Twilight. Yes, it’s been that long since a writer has created something so new, so unearthly that deserves such praise. As a side note, this is a “clean” book, perfect reading for all ages.”