A refreshingly unique take on the eternal conflict between Heaven and Hell, The Revelation of Three imbues a carefully crafted treasure hunt with the excitement of being hunted. Each angel has a key that the heroes must travel the world to find, all while keeping a dangerous sphere in their possession and not falling into the hands of their infernal adversaries. Meanwhile, each of the three friends must also put together clues to find out who they really are, who their unknown parents were, and what they’re destined to be. Schaller’s combination of these elements (and many more) results in an adventure as thrilling as it is fast paced.
Schaller develops her cast with great care, ensuring that nobody’s predictable, even the names familiar from religion and literature. Still harboring an angelic side left over from before his fall from Heaven, Satan isn’t a straightforward evil villain; he faces conflicted feelings of compassion and love while trying to maintain his menacing image. Each archangel is singular, with whatever skill they specialize in— such as healing—influencing what they do and forming their unique personalities. Every character’s individual journey, and the memorable relationships created, will seamlessly pull readers into their deliciously hellish world.
Takeaway: This fast-paced adventure set against a battle between Heaven and Hell will keep young adult readers’ hearts racing.
Great for fans of: Cameo Renae Hidden Wings, Mary Ting’s From Gods.
Production grades
Cover: B
Design and typography: A
Illustrations: N/A
Editing: A
Marketing copy: A