Susan Ee

Susan Ee is an American author best known for writing young adult fantasy fiction, particularly the Penryn & the End of Days trilogy that began with Angelfall (2011). Prior to becoming a novelist, Ee worked as a lawyer but left the profession to pursue creative writing. Her debut novel Angelfall was initially self-published before being acquired by Amazon Children's Publishing, after which it gained significant commercial success and was translated into over 20 languages. The Penryn & the End of Days series, which includes World After (2013) and End of Days (2015), is set in a post-apocalyptic world where angels have devastated the human population. The trilogy earned Ee recognition in the young adult fantasy genre and established her as a notable voice in contemporary supernatural fiction. Ee's writing style combines elements of urban fantasy, romance, and post-apocalyptic fiction, with particular attention to action sequences and character development. Her work has been noted for its darker themes and unique take on angel mythology within young adult literature.

Readers praise Ee's fresh take on angel mythology and post-apocalyptic settings in the Penryn series. Many highlight the strong character dynamics, especially between Penryn and Raffe, and the fast-paced action scenes. Readers appreciate: - Complex sister relationship portrayal - Balance of dark themes with humor - Lack of typical YA romance tropes - Strong female protagonist who focuses on family - World-building and creative angel lore Common criticisms: - Pacing issues in later books - Some find violence level excessive for YA - Desire for more background on supporting characters - Third book ending felt rushed to some readers Ratings across platforms: Angelfall (Book 1): - Goodreads: 4.2/5 from 150,000+ ratings - Amazon: 4.5/5 from 3,000+ reviews World After (Book 2): - Goodreads: 4.3/5 from 90,000+ ratings End of Days (Book 3): - Goodreads: 4.2/5 from 70,000+ ratings

Angelfall (2011) When warrior angels descend on the modern world, street-fighter Penryn will do anything to get her paralyzed sister back from these terrifying creatures, even if it means making an alliance with an injured enemy angel.

World After (2013) Penryn searches for her sister in the dark streets of San Francisco while navigating a world where angels have enslaved humanity and her own companion angel, Raffe, hunts for his stolen wings.

End of Days (2015) In the conclusion to the trilogy, Penryn faces the ultimate battle between humans and angels while trying to protect both her family and her complicated relationship with Raffe.

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