Prequel to Few Are Angels
587841
I wish I had known this was a prequel when I received it from the Author. I would have been much happier reading this BEFORE book 1 and 2.

That being said I still enjoyed this book greatly. I got to see an entirely new side of Kale that you truly never expected to see. It was also interesting to see him before he met Ella. I love how we get to see more of his inner struggles and what makes him tick.

There were multiple points of view in this book, we got to see a bit about Deacon and boy he has some issues. Then we have Sola who is witty and spunky and so much fun to read.

I will say from my own mind I prefer to read books in order, I'm a tad bit anal like that. But you don't need to read this one before book 1 or 2. All in all it is well worth the read and a ton of fun!

Copy received from the author in exchange for an honest review
2356661
When I got this book I didn't realize it was the prequel to the The Chosen Ones. It is very short about a fourth of a regular book but it definitely made me order The Chosen Ones.
886102
"Nor Crystal Tears" is the prequel in the Commonwealth series by Alan Dean Foster.  It was not the first book written in the series, but is the starting point for reading about the Commonwealth Universe.

  This novel is about the first contact between Man and Thranx, a grasshopper insect like creature.  The story is told from the point of view of the alien Thranx, with Ryozenzuzex (Ryo for short) narrating.  Ryo hears of a rumor describing a first contact between his Thranx and an alien species.  The first part of the book deals with his adventures in making his way through the Thranx world to find these "aliens".  Ryo meets up with an older Thranx philosopher, Wu, and involves him in his adventure.  Eventually, the wind up at a military base and discover the aliens who "wear their insides on the outside of their body".

  The second half of the book details the relationships between Ryo and the humans he helps escape from his Thranx world, which eventually leads to his capture by Humans on an orbiting space station.

  I enjoyed the viewpoint with which Foster takes in this book.  It was interesting to see how Humans are viewed in the Thranx's eyes.  How scary we are to different alien races, and how are minds are so different and illogical compared to aliens.  This was my first book I read in the Commonwealth series, and I hope the rest are as well-written as this one.
2222035
This book is a prequel to Beautiful Struggle and since I have the box set, I read this first. I think it sets up the story nicely. We are introduced to David and Katrina and are shown how special their relationship is.
Looking forward to seeing how things pan out in the series.
3184188
I received this book free in exchange for an honest review. This is a short novella prequel to the Forged Series. It gives you a short introduction to some of the major players in the series (there is a part 2 prequel novella soon to be released). I don't know if I have read these books out of order, but I enjoyed this short introduction, and now look forward to reading the 1st book itself. Just from this beginning, I have already picked a favorite character, and hope that she will become a true major player in the book :)

From what I have read, there are the 7 mage brothers, beings from another dimension. They have created an amulet that will help to keep the Earth's balance that will protect the Shifters of Winter, Shifters of Summer and the humans that live on Earth. In the process of creating this amulet, other dimensions were opened, that have introduced other creatures of the Fae, demons etc to Earth. The different shifters are protected by 2 different Goddesses. Crystal, the Goddess of Winter and Amber the Goddess of Summer. Crystal's shifters are the wolves and Amber's are the leopards.
2763918
I'm a big fan of alternative history, plan to follow this series.  Little confusing to track as this is a prequel to the rest of the series.  I was able to get a sense of the characters history as I read the novella.
2299954
Great job William Allen on this book. Need a prequel so we can have the background for Luke. A very complicated character.
687720
A Little Lower Than the Angels, by Caryl McAdoo, explores the heart and soul of the first human beings to inhabit the Earth. The story takes readers through the heartbreak Adam and Eve face when their son Cains actions cause them to lose all of their children. Through their trials, the couple struggles to learn the lessons God has prepared for them, including perhaps the most difficult of all, that of obedience.

Abel, taken from Earth by Cains evil act, learns his own lessons about the heavenly realm from a kind and patient teacher, Namrel. He discovers the nature of angels and the reality of the war that rages between God and Satan, good and evil.

This story is told with a love and respect not only for Gods human creations, but a deep appreciation of all His creatures.

The author presents some unique perspectives on Adam and Eves story and angels. She justifies her reasoning in a Search the Scriptures excerpt at the conclusion of the book.

This is the first in McAdoos Biblical series. I look forward to reading the others and would recommend it to those who enjoy exploring Biblical truth through fictionalized stories.
4534958
This is a slight prequel that might stand on its own rather than relying on knowing what happens later in the series, but having read the series, I really enjoyed the background characterization.  It kept me absorbed and read easily.
2410816
Although it is, in theory a prequel (forgive the term) a reader who had not followed the out standing Sailor work would not be lost.  It is an out standing  novel that stands on its own.
1130956
A Little Lower than the Angels is quite an interesting read. I have never read anything that tells of Adam and Eve's story before. I loved the author's vision and how she portrayed them.
A great quick read.
5 stars.
1543161
This book would make no sense without reading The Angel's Game and Shadow of the Wind first. I know Zafon would like to think these three are stand-alone novels, but they're really not. I recommend reading the books in this order: The Shadow, The Angel's, The Prisoner. Read that way, it was an extremely enjoyable experience for me. Like other reviewers, I wish this volume was longer. It was great to catch up with Sr. Sempere, Daniel, Bea, Fermin and David Martin again.
79909
Its good to have a little of the back story. I love it. Read it in no time! Cant get enough of my favorite angels!!!!
4615219
Katherine Hall Page's twentieth (!) Faith Fairchild book is another prequel to the series set (loosely) in "Aleford" Massachusetts. An earlier prequel, THE BODY IN THE BIG APPLE related some backstory, but THE BODY IN THE BOUDOIR tells how Faith met Tom, sparks flew, and she went back on her pledge to her sister Hope never to marry a clergyman. I am more familiar with the "Aleford" setting than the New York City and Long Island locations of BOUDOIR, but the book makes me wish I had spent more time in New York. The prologue and epilogue show Faith and Tom on a plane bound for Italy and a second honeymoon sans offspring. The main text, though, takes place 20 years earlier and shows us how Faith met Tom. It's a lovely romantic story marred a bit here and there by apparent attempts on Faith's life, woven in with the merging of the Sibley and Fairchild families--some members of the latter not all that enamored with the match. It will be a long time before I stand in front of the yellow line at a subway station. Faith and her family are old friends and it's fun to go back and see where it all started. The only problem with these book is that they only come out every year or two. Page's books are high on my list of comfort reads.
4154571
I gave this book 4 stars because it was great, but not really even started. It felt like a prequel. I would really like to see more of this book.
1960004
This is the prequel to Clipped Wings, it gives you a little insight into Tenley and Hayden before their story kicks off in full swing during Clipped Wings.

You don't get much in the way of their pasts, but you do see all the signs that these two have had a lot to deal with. Things that have isolated them from really living. Tenley finds herself fascinated with the tattoo artist who works in the shop across from her apartment. But Hayden suddenly finds himself looking to run into this stranger more and more. Her working in the shop his aunt owns just across the street from his allows him perfect access to her.

This was a great short read and it left you with so many questions about both characters. This is the perfect little novella that will leave the readers dying to sort out what ghost lurk in their past and what is going to come of this strange new fascination they have with one another.

This is however, a very short introduction into this series, so I recommend that if you get this to be prepared to start the first full length story immediately. I know I will be cracking that one next. As for the overall feel of the story, it's hard to say for certain because of the length. I do know that I enjoyed it enough to want to read more and the set up for the next book was done nicely. I have no idea what to expect in the next book but this one got me excited to jump right in.
4351367
***Note: This review contains NO spoilers***

It is apparent that this is the start of a spin-off series from Mary Ting's bestselling Crossroads Saga. And... "The Angel Knights" is the exciting prequel to said spin-off. Yes, we have come some time from Michael and Claudia's story to now their twins, Lucia and Zachary. Anyways, this prequel introduces this new series with the twins coming into their own as they train to battle the impending evil/darkness that is coming. Yes, the battle between good/evil, heaven/hell continues. Plus, we come to find out the twins are training to go on a special mission.

Of course, in order to find out more about Michael and Claudia's story and to get more of a history of how this spin-off came about, you have to read the Crossroads Saga...haha! However, it really isn't necessary. This new series can be read as a "standalone".

Well, enough of that... Mary Ting has again created a beautiful, yet action/adventure filled, start of a series that, in its own right, has its well-developed characters and complex world building. This is just only the beginning of a series filled with emotions, action, adventure, mystery, and suspense. This prequel is only just a "taste" of what is to come. Therefore, it is highly recommended to read this first. I am so ready to start "The Chosen Knights."

Definitely a prequel novella that is short, yet filled with various elements that will get readers of all ages hooked. I know I am...haha!