The drawing is done pretty good but it just doesn't call out to me ...
590744
I received this book to give an honest review.

If I was going to read this book based on the cover I would probably just pass it up. The drawing is done pretty good but it just doesn't call out to me like most covers do.
Now the synopsis doesn't do this book justice at all there is so much going on in the book that it really was a good read for me. The story is told within three parts and at the end even though it is not a cliff hanger you are left wondering what else will happen now that Adrian has fulfilled what he set out to do.
This story is very descriptive and in some parts that I was sitting here with a smile on my face feeling giddy by the descriptions of the demons and the killing. I mean the world this author created was awesome.
With part one we are introduced to some of the archangels. One in particular is Adrian who is the last Archangel. We learn that some of them do not care to help out the humans like they were suppose to. We see betrayal taken in the most saddest way. We learn that four of the archangels will become considered the four horsemen. Though there is much talk about the horsemen through out the story it is mentioned.
When the betrayal happens only one makes it out of the city alive. Adrian has been through hell and losing everything when he is rescued by humans he gets close to them and learns that they knew his father he teaches them in return for the gratitude they have shown to defend themselves from the demons. He also ends up finding love again years after he lost his first love.

Part two
Adrian is in love and has a little one on the way but he has decided to go on a journey to right the wrongs of those that betrayed their brothers and sisters. With the help of his companions Bakari and Isaac they deal with demons like no other. They end up meeting another person after they save the town that Majed was living in and he records their journey which I think is needed. The journey is not easy for anyone. When Adrian meets with someone named Captain Luc he explains what he is set out to do and Luc sends them on their way to the city where Markus is hiding in. The only requirement is to rid the sea of a monster that lives there.

Part three
After everything Adrian has gone through to find the archangels it is a battle to bring them down. Those that he fights and ends know they have done wrong and are ready for death. The only one who doesn't want death is Markus and he will stop at nothing to make sure Adrian is dead. Adrian ends up learning that he has family and it was something he never thought he had before. We learn that he wasn't the only one who made it out safely when his home was destroyed. The question to all of this is will Adrian succeed in actually accomplishing what he set out to do or will he end up losing not only his life but those who have fought by his side?

My favorite quote #1 : "But never forget that we must find strength within loss, redemption through sorrow and beauty in death."
My favorite quote #2: For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins."

 Some issues I had with the book wasn't spelling but mostly grammar wise. I think it is simple words that could have been caught.  One thing that had me double read just to be sure I had it right was when one person lost their hand. The author says "he bent down and ran his hands through the cold water." He only has one had so how did he do both hands?

Overall very good story telling. There is consist action so there is really not a dull moment of adventure. The characters are very strong when fighting and it was nice to see that they just didn't fight battles without getting hurt themselves. Because of said issues that I had with the book it will be dropped down one rating.
657535
I am a big fan of Brian Selznick's work, particularly his illustrations.  I will confess to being a tad disappointed in this endeavor.  Perhaps unfairly as some, at least, were based on Hawkins' sketches.  I appreciate that he was being true to Hawkins' genius.  I also feel there is a purity in Selznick's black and white drawings that is missing in this, the only color work of Selznick that I have.  It was a enjoyable story and surely, enhanced by having illustrations.
1806101
The artwork is really great, but the story itself is only mediocre.  However, from what I could tell looking at it on line I rather figured it might be fairly basic.  I bought the book anyway because of one important reason.  My 4.5 year old grandson loves stories and I love to make up stories to tell him.  I thought the notion of all the adventures Bob the Railway Dog might have would offer lots of material for stories, and it means my grandson and I have to research some info about Australia so we know where to set the adventures we dream up for Bob. So, I am happy with the purchase.
767462
The coloring book itself was a little disappointing in some respects because the pictures chosen were not all that inspired, but what the book does do is encourage kids to draw and imagine - leaving a lot of blank paper for that - so even though it wasn't what i wanted i still gave it 5 stars because it encourages imagination and drawing - and kids don't get enough of that. the book encourages kids to think outside the lines and outside the box. Don't buy it if you don't want your kids to draw or imagine - it's not a traditional coloring book!
4140969
If you enjoy coloring abstract drawings over flowers and animals, this is a good choice. While I really like my DESIGNS coloring book from Two Hoots, I found these drawings less inspiring and I just don't enjoy coloring them as much as other books. They are also drawn with finer lines, so less marker-friendly. This is a solid coloring book and a good way to relax. I would recommend looking at other options before purchasing this coloring book, unless you like very fine details.
4523097
I love this picture but I feel that the artist should have added something else to the 4th panel in addition to the tiny knob.  That panel looks boring:-(
3344982
Beautifully drawn, I suggest adding a paper behind your work if you're using markers. Paper is a bit thin and will bleed through. Printed on one side so you don't ruin the back.
1833345
Very nice drawings but the texture of the paper is not really  smooth for applying the color.
1981019
I like that I can achieve different sizes in the tip but the ink isn't flowing well and almost seems kind of dried out. It could just be this pen. I'm still playing around with it to see if it will flow better.
3538072
The idea is great, the wording is fun, but the art work leaves a little to be desired.  The pictures are a little middle school-ish, but they are still fun!
1162927
Kind of along the lines of cartoon like drawing for comic books.
1678461
The artwork is good, a bit more like coloring an actual sketch which I appreciate. It gives me something to do on days that I'm not quite up for sketching myself, love the pin up theme. My only gripe would be that some of the pictures are quite awkward too color, the lines are a bit thick on some which makes them look a bit cartoon like, and also the lips done in full black print kind of ruins the overall look as I would like to shade them myself with reds and pinks. But overall a great purchase for anyone that appreciates pinup style art. A bit less classy than I remember pinups and nose art being, but nothing I'm afraid of my kids finding.
356536
Its the best compared to other ones but it isn't everything I expected, Ill just say that.
It feels rather floppy, than to draw with ease. I find myself drawing with the stubbier stylus more than the tech one. But like I said, it is best than most out there. Unless you want to purchase an expensive one. So this one is for starters.
2120967
While the author appears to have great writing abilities, it doesn't really seem to speak to people without major life challenges or disabilities. I can see how people who did have these challenges would really be inspired but just in general, it's not very appealing poetry. The cover illustration is amazing though.
376944
I like this Tarot deck a lot but am giving it 3 stars because some of the cards for me don't jive with the RW interpretations and also some are hard to understand what element they are portraying. There's a lot going on in a single card and sometimes in a reading it can be distracting. Unless you are going to study this deck and learn it really well it's more of an art deck to me and will be used occasionally. The concept is very cool but the execution lacks a bit for me. The energy of the deck is lovely and readings are on point if you spend the time with the cards.
2571440
I just received this item very enthusiastic about being able to draw on it but when I began to draw I noticed the screen was smooth in some parts but very bumpy in most of the other parts. Alot of hesitation gave me not so smooth lines. I am returning this product and am probably going to get another to see if that was just a defective unit. Will update on the next one.
560289
The cover is a beautiful graphite work but this book seems to be more mixed media than drawing. Perhaps I have a  too closed definition of drawing, but watercolor, oil pastel, and water soluble media wasn't what I was looking for and those mediums represented much of the book. There was also a lot of impressionistic and abstraction in the presented works, which is fine, but I expected more realism. The book was not bad, just not what I'd hoped for in the "Best of" series on drawing. Pencil (graphite and colored), charcoal, pen and ink are represented but I did not expect all the watercolor and mixed media.