L.A. Weatherly

L.A. Weatherly is a children's and young adult fiction author known primarily for the Angel trilogy, a paranormal romance series that began with "Angel" (published as "Angel Burn" in the US) in 2010. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, Weatherly began her writing career crafting how-to books and short stories before transitioning to young adult fiction. She later relocated to the United Kingdom, where she continues to write and publish. Her work spans multiple genres including contemporary fiction, supernatural romance, and adventure stories. Beyond the Angel series, she has written the Broken Sky trilogy and numerous standalone novels for younger readers. Weatherly's books have been translated into several languages and published internationally, with the Angel series achieving particular commercial success in both the UK and US markets.

Readers connect with Weatherly's character development and world-building, particularly in the Angel trilogy. On Goodreads, fans note her fresh take on angel mythology and complex relationships. Readers liked: - Fast-paced action sequences - The unique angel mythology premise - Strong female protagonists - Multi-layered romantic relationships - Detailed world-building Readers disliked: - Pacing issues in series conclusions - Some predictable plot elements - Romance occasionally overshadowing main plot - Character decisions in later books Ratings across platforms: - Goodreads: Angel series averages 4.0/5 from 30,000+ ratings - Amazon: Angel Burn 4.3/5 from 200+ reviews - BookTrust readers rate her work 3.8/5 One reader on Goodreads writes: "The angels-as-villains concept feels original and the tension builds naturally." Another notes: "The romance develops at a believable pace, unlike many YA novels." Multiple reviews mention wanting more development of secondary characters and deeper exploration of the mythology established in the books.

Angel (Book 1 of Angel Trilogy) A teenage assassin who hunts malevolent angels meets and falls for her next target, leading to a conflict between duty and love in a world where angels drain human life force.

Angel Fire (Book 2 of Angel Trilogy) The fight against angels continues in Mexico as Willow and Alex work to build a resistance while confronting new threats and rival love interests.

Angel Fever (Book 3 of Angel Trilogy) In the trilogy's conclusion, Willow must lead the final battle against the angels to save humanity while dealing with personal losses and ultimate sacrifices.

Broken Sky (Book 1 of Broken Sky Chronicles) In an alternate 1940s world, teenage fighter pilot Amity confronts political corruption and conspiracy while competing in aerial combat tournaments.

Darkness Follows (Book 2 of Broken Sky Chronicles) Amity faces increasing dangers as she uncovers deeper layers of deception within her world's government and power structure.

Black Moon (Book 3 of Broken Sky Chronicles) The series concludes as Amity leads the final push against the tyrannical forces threatening her world's freedom.

Child X A young girl discovers she is the product of a cloning experiment and must confront questions about her identity and humanity.

Missing Abby A teenager searches for her missing childhood friend while uncovering hidden truths about their past relationship.

Becca Fitzpatrick - The Hush, Hush series features angels, forbidden romance, and supernatural elements that mirror themes in Weatherly's Angel trilogy. Her work explores similar dark paranormal elements while maintaining focus on teenage relationships and danger.

Lauren Kate - The Fallen series deals with celestial beings and complex relationships between mortals and immortals. Her writing style combines paranormal romance with action sequences and hidden dangers, similar to Weatherly's approach.

Alexandra Adornetto - The Halo trilogy centers on angels living among humans and forbidden love, directly comparable to Weatherly's storytelling focus. Her work includes similar themes of good versus evil within supernatural frameworks.

Rachel Vincent - The Soul Screamers series features paranormal elements and strong female protagonists fighting against supernatural threats. Her books blend romance with action and survival elements in ways that echo Weatherly's style.

Sophie Jordan - The Firelight series combines paranormal elements with romance and explores themes of identity and survival. Her work features protagonists discovering hidden abilities while navigating dangerous worlds, matching Weatherly's narrative patterns.