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The ending of Angelfall by Susan Ee left me dying for more and so I immediately picked up book two of the series World After and it does not disappoint! World After picks up almost exactly where book one left off, giving a glimpse into the small group of human rebels that has built a small home in an abandoned school building. Penryn has her family back, but Raffe is gone. He thinks she is dead, and she is left with only his sword, her memories, a crazy mother, and a broken sister.

You're a hero, Penryn, whether you like it or not.

I don't think I can say that I loved this book as much as the first, but it was definitely an exciting read! Penryn shows a bit of her vulnerability in this installment. She's confused about and horrified by what's happened to her sister, she misses Raffe which makes her feel like a traitor, and she feels helpless to stop what's happening to the human race at the angels' hands. Despite all this, she is a fighter! When someone needs help, she's there fighting. She never stops to think about what this will mean for herself either. It's courageous and a bit endearing.

Don't talk. You'll just spoil my fantasy of rescuing an innocent damsel in distress as soon as you open your mouth.

Raffe is decidedly missing in this book much to my (and Penyn's) disappointment. He thinks she is dead and the few glimpses she gets of him shows he is out for blood. He looks like the devil with his demon wings and his rage matches it. He's grieving his wings and Penryn and it makes for one scary angel.

What's not missing though are his memories. His sword in an effort to protect Penryn begins showing her through dreams Raffe's old missions. The sword shows her fighting techniques and how to use her, but it also shows her memories of Raffe when he saw Penryn for the first time and all their adventures after. Can I just say that more than makes up for his absence in the book!!!

There's not much movement in the plot of this book though, which is why it gets 4 instead of 5 stars. The book revolves around Penryn and her issues with what's happened to her sister. When they leave the rebel compound, her mind constantly strays to Raffe and if she will ever see him again. There are some answers to questions about the locusts though and Penryn discovers a little about the angels' reasoning for being there. But all in all it's not as thrilling as its predecessor.

Overall it is well worth the read. There's plenty of character development, backstory, and angst to move the plot along. And Penryn....I love her!!! She's one of my favorite female heroines and this book really shows why! I would recommend this book to anyone looking for an adventure, that enjoys dystopian, a touch of romance (just a touch), and urban fantasy.