Review: Shadow Chaser (Son of Angels #3) by Jerel Law

Shadow Chaser (Son of Angels #3) by Jerel Law

Published  May 7th 2013 by Thomas Nelson Publishers

Paperback, 221 pages

Series: Son of Angels

Genre: Childrens Fantasy (Christian)

Source: From the publisher through netgalley in exchange of an honest review.
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Summary from Goodreads

Join part angel Jonah Stone as he faces his biggest challenge yet!

Many months have passed since part angel siblings Jonah, Eliza, and Jeremiah Stone began their angelic training. As part angels, or "quarterlings," the siblings joined other children of nephilim to begin honing their special powers.

In this third installment in the Son of Angels series, Jonah's story comes to resemble a modern-day Job as he's faced with trials that affect his health, strength, relationships, and most-prized possessions. As he and the other quarterlings prepare for mid-term exams, their powers are tested once again in the most fierce battle against Abaddon's forces yet. Will Jonah's faith in Elohim continue to persevere as he fights Abaddon in his hardest battle yet?

Parents today are looking for fiction that makes Christianity and the Bible exciting for their kids. This series is the first Christian answer to Percy Jackson and the Olympians, the Kane Chronicles, the Secret Series, and other middle-grade series packed with action, adventure, and supernatural fights. But the message is solidly based in Scripture, conveying God is always in control.

Shadow Chaser is the third book in Son of Angel's children's book series. I picked it up on a whim because I wanted something different and have been recently on a children's book kick. They are so much more relaxing at times when you just want to kick back and enjoy something different, and easy to follow. 

Shadow Chase follows Jonah Stone, a part angel that is currently attending the Angel Academy in training. With the exams just around the corner, Jonah ends up dealing with a little more then just regular school stress. His health takes a tumble when odd pimples appear on his face and arms until they turn into really painful sores. So now he is being teased by other kids as his health continues to take odd turns, unaware of who or what is behind it.

While Jonah navigates through school, his health and test of friendship - the battle between Abaddon and Elohim continues to brew.

Interesting book. I didn't realize how heavy it would lean on the Bible and the Scripture. So heavily that I actually had to Google a few things for them to make sense to me. Outside of that, the story was actually quiet a bit interesting. The Christian part did not bother me. Thought I don't read a lot of Christian books, I have found myself reaching for them a couple of times in the past out of curiosity. The Son of Angel's series, still makes for a good Children's Fantasy novel despite that. Aside for that fact that children who are thought of the ways would probably learn quiet a few lessons from the book.

I liked Jonah. He doesn't have everything figured out yet, which adds to the realism of him being a kid. I love the dynamics of the sibling relationships in this book because once again, there is a lot of realism thrown into the mix of how siblings interact. The story was did a good job holding my attention and I did enjoy the plot. There had been some things that really made me question or pause at moments thought...Like the fact of why couldn't the kids just step out of the other realm while being in danger, since it seems like they could do it at will otherwise? Why didn't the Adults have a bigger part in the book trying to prevent the danger? And thirdly...the message in the end with death, not sure how I fully liked that - but I guess my beliefs clashed a bit with this books.

Overall, a decent little adventure for the right type of taste.