War of Wings

By Tanner McElroy

Written from the two opposing perspectives of Gabriel and Lucifer, War of Wings follows their paths and love stories as they face a violent war that leads to the fall of one-third of the angels from Heaven. Gabriel, the archangel, loves life, but there is one thing in Heaven that he cannot tolerate: perfection. Lucifer, God’s highest cherubim angel and “perfect image of beauty,” stands alone in the hierarchy leading praise, worship, music, and laughter in the hope that one day he will be promoted to God’s equal. War of Wings is a fast-paced journey of two battling angels yearning for change. Their destinies emerge from triumph, failure, love, and heartbreak, as they discover that even in Heaven decisions always have consequences.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Brown Books Publishing Group
• Release date: Mar 21, 2014
• ISBN: 9781612541693

Reviews for War of Wings

[teritree001971 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

War of Wings tells the story of Lucifer's fall from heaven in detail. He manages to make the angels in heaven human, yet they remain on a different level from humans. It makes the reader feel closer to God and allows them to see the concept of faith through new eyes. The author tells us the story of Lucifer through not only his eyes, but of those around him. We are given an idea of his beauty, desires and how it transforms him to the way he is seen in most peoples eyes today. Lucifer is seen feeling love, loss, hope in addition to the hatred, spite, jealousy etc. we easily associate with him. In addition to this, we get to see the archangels Michael and Gabriel through different eyes. They are seen to have their own doubts and flaws. To me, this was written as a childrens' story, but many adults will enjoy it also. It helps us to understand that just because we have doubts, doesn't mean we are lost to God. He loves us no matter what.

[ivydtruitt · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

WAR OF WINGS is the first in a trilogy surrounding the fall of Lucifer and a third of the angels from Heaven.WAR OF WINGS is a well thought out and imaginative account of events leading up to, during, and immediately after the fall via Gabriel and Lucifer’s points of view.Gabriel is introduced as a slacker who becomes a reluctant and unlikely leader. Lucifer Morningstar the first and brightest, the great deceiver who believed he was God’s equal.We know the story of Lucifer and his expulsion from Heaven, but we know the 20,000 foot version. Tanner McElroy imagines a more personal view for readers, adroitly walking a fine line of humanizing angels enough to make them relatable while maintaining their otherworldliness. It’s well done and the slow inexorable transformation of Lucifer and his followers, a visual reflection of their hearts, is one of my favorite aspects. Lucifer’s insidious campaign against God and Gabriel’s struggle with love and truth drew me into WAR OF WINGS. When events finally culminate in a definitive battle on the grounds of Provender, God’s loyal angels have no concept of the dark knowledge Lucifer has gained and can’t wait to wield. During the battle, I was reading furiously while white-knuckle gripping my book. Despite knowing the outcome, tense, would be putting it mildly. WAR OF WINGS is a thought provoking book about God, faith, love, free will, and responsibility. If these interest you, WAR OF WINGS should be at the top of your TBR pile. Hopefully, BkII, THE REIGN will be released soon.I’ll leave you with my favorite passage. It speaks volumes.“They made their own choice, Gabriel. There is no hope for them. You must accept that.”“That is the difference between you and me. I believe God’s forgiveness is limitless. I have hope for her. I have hope for all of them.” He looked back to the beautiful blue world receding into the distance behind them. So much promise there. When he spoke again it was with hard-earned wisdom. He could feel the truth of it. “Some see a hopeless end while others see endless hope.” Reviewed by IvyD for Manic Readers