By Rachel Mckay – Staff Reporter

The book series “Penryn and the End of Days” is a trilogy which consists of “Angelfall,” “World After,” and “End of Days.” The series was written by Susan Ee, starting in May 2011 and ending in May 2015.

The main premise of the series is that there is an apocalypse after angels came to Earth and threw the world into chaos. The series follows the protagonist, Penryn, as she does her best to survive and protect those she cares about. 

The book series begins with Penryn’s disabled sister being taken by angels. Her initial goal is only to get her sister back, however, early on she finds an angel with his wings removed and left for dead by other angels. The two of them make a hesitant and begrudging agreement to work with each other in order to achieve their own separate goals. Penryn wants to find her sister, and the angel, Raffie, wants to get his wings back. 

Over the course of the story, the plot becomes more complicated as new allies and enemies are found. These alliances and enemies guide the story in an effective manner, allowing for a plot that is easy to follow and interesting. 

These books have a compelling plot matched with unique and captivating characters. The plot is also done in a way where even the smallest details are all connected and contribute to the story.

The intricate way the different events build upon each other is engaging and keeps the reader wanting to know more. Plot points that seemed irrelevant or unimportant often end up coming into play later on. In addition, there is a lot of well hidden foreshadowing that can only be picked up on while rereading. 

Although some of the characters are not as interesting as others, many of them are extremely detailed and realistic. They have a wide range of personalities, backgrounds, and skill sets that do a lot to add to the story. Of the large group of main and secondary characters, few of them are done poorly or are not interesting enough. So, even though not all of the characters are interesting, the vast majority of them are fascinating and are relatable or realistic in some way.

Overall, this book series is a great read for anyone who loves apocalypse stories, unique characters, and an engaging and developing plot.

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars