Yoke: The Bound Trilogy Book I

YOKE is a smart and gripping debut. If you like the TWILIGHT and FALLEN series, you will love this fast-paced read! I found myself obsessing about Raglands modern re-telling of history, prophecy, and divination the way a teenager obsesses about a first love. The apocalyptic division among angels and men is compelling and well-researched, and the romance between Sophie and Joseph is natural and honest. The end of the world never felt so truly imminent. A must-read for women and teens!

Great book so far

Wasnt sure what to make of this story at first, but it kept me engaged. Cant wait for the next book.

This is a first-of-its-kind read for me. It held my interest, moving at a pace I found easy to keep up with. I found the characters realistic and relateable. The author keeps the reader right on track, describing events and characters in an articulate manner. She shows a lot of insight into her characters, weaving events that spark ongoing interest in the reader.

Great book!

I am only half way through this book and I am already anxious for the next book in the series to be published. The characters are well written and the story is fascinating!

As an adult reader who appreciates YA fiction, I can honestly say that the author did a superb job of making me want to keep turning pages. The `angels among us theme was intriguing and had just the right amount of historical reference to maintain an air of believability. By adult fiction standards the dialogue may read a little superficially, but a good story is a good story, and it certainly kept my teen reader--a somewhat reluctant one at that--reading until the wee hours. My only criticism--putting on my Mom Hat here--is that it does flirt with the concept of a jealous God/Creator who may not necessarily represent unconditional love for mankind. The idea is only ancillary to the overall plot, but its there nevertheless. It was also my opinion that one of the more violent moments in the story should have produced a stronger emotional reaction from the main character, Sophie. Instead, the treatment of death came across as somewhat blasé. Overall, a good read capable of capturing the imagination of virtually reader, but especially its intended young adult audience.