The Synopsis:
No safe word can protect the heart
Infamous erotica author and accomplished dominatrix Nora Sutherlin is doing something utterly out of character: hiding. While her longtime lover, Søren—whose fetishes, if exposed, would be his ruin—is under scrutiny pending a major promotion, Nora’s lying low and away from temptation in the lap of luxury.
Her host, the wealthy and uninhibited Griffin Fiske, is thrilled to have Nora stay at his country estate, especially once he meets her traveling companion. Young, inexperienced and angelically beautiful, Michael has become Nora’s protégé, and this summer with Griffin is going to be his training, where the hazing never ends.
But while her flesh is willing, Nora’s mind is wandering. To thoughts of Søren, her master, under investigation by a journalist with an ax to grind. And to another man from Nora’s past, whose hold on her is less bruising, but whose secrets are no less painful. It’s a summer that will prove the old adage: love hurts.
My Review:
Masochist – someone who obtains pleasure from receiving punishment
Literary masochist- What Tiffany Reisz has turned me into
It is no lie that I am a huge Original Sinners fangirl, that is right not just a fan but a fangirl. Tiffany Reisz is one dynamic author who has swept me into her Sinner’s world and now I am a glutton for punishment. Mistress once again I salute you.
What can I say about The Angel, the second installment of , Ms. Reisz, Original Sinners series?All I want to say is WOW!!! This follow-up to The Siren, which I adored is nothing less than phenomenal. Once again we are reunited with Nora and the gang who keep taking the reader down the rabbit hole.
The Angel is labelled as erotic romance, nothing wrong with this genre. It’s one I and many other enjoy. But to be honest and frank these should be labelled as literary fiction. The stories are so textured and rich that I feel like I personally know these people. That they are my friends, neighbors, priests 
. The words that Ms. Reisz pens is like flecks of diamonds that dance upon the page. Honestly this is high art. Not just a book or a novel but simply a work of art.
I read a lot, as many of you do. I read perhaps 3-4 books a week per minimum. Some I love, some I hate, others I adore and The Angel I worship.
The Angel is not for the faint at heart. I will give fair warning. It is brutal and honest and holds back no punches in the literal vignettes it paints. What I love so much about Ms. Reisz’s writing is that she does not insult her readers. Her novels are naked before the reader in all it’s beauty, anger, pain, sex, and most of all love. Love, that word, that beautiful four letter word. Love and hope are what The Angel is about.
Anyone who knows me or has read my reviews knows that I am a sucker for books who share the theme of hope. Let me tell you that is exactly what Ms. Reisz does. She weaves a tale full of broken, damaged, beautiful, complex characters who are all searching. Searching to belong, for peace, for home and security. All her characters are flawed and that is why I love them, each and every one.
Let’s talk about the boys shall we. Soren, this is the kind of man who terrifies you and makes you insane with lust. Kingsley, the guy who never looses and always knows just what to do for the win, he is King after all, we all bow down to his rule. Wesley, one of the most romantic men i have ever encountered in a book, the boy makes my heart beat fast. Griffin the cocky , rich bad boy, he plays hard, he is the life of the party but man does he shock you, he sure did me (in a good way). Michael, sweet, kind, scared Michael, I just wanted to hold him and protect him and love him.
Here is the other thing about Ms. Reisz, her prose they are simply beautiful so to end this review io will leave you with a few of my favorite passages.
“Scar tissue, she’d once read, was the strongest of all tissues. Maybe Soren’s heart was so strong because it was scarred.”
“Fetishes…they’re the pet you feed or the beast that eats you.”
“It whispered to him. Love, he thought, when he first gazed on the image, looked just like that.”
“A wonderful phrase-cum laude. I’ve always though it should refer to something else.”
“I felt as though I had this open wound. I was so raw, so tender. And it hurt. But I don’t care. Love is the open wound that you hope never heals.
Thank you again to Tiffany Reisz, never stop writing let it be the air you breath and the wind that directs you. You Mistress are a true literary gem and I will be loyal to your written word for life.
I give The Angel by Tiffany Reisz 5 stars of perfection
Neda
I feel that this review has missed the mark on the true story and purpose of a review. It contains feelings of author praise but no real content about the book and themes throughout. A few characters were touched on and maybe one small theme but otherwise all I see is fluff and an attempt to gain attention from the author. I’m not asking for spoliers, and I have read plenty of reviews that are superbly written and do not contain a single one. The point of a review, in my mind, is to showcase the book and story within, not the author (whom I admire immensely). Reviews are designed to give feeling and meaning to a story and even help spread the word of a well written one. Unfortunately I did not find that in this review.
We all have our own style of reviewing here at Bookish, and perhaps mine just isn’t for you. But thanks for visiting and letting me know.
I also worship this book. It is amazing I didn’t think I could or would fall in love with Soren but guess what I did. Her writing is absolutely amazing!!!!
I agree. Tiffany Reisz is a wonderful author. I really like her writing style and I love Soren.
I am glad you love the series like I do.
Well all I know is that all the books that I’ve read on Neda’s 5 star recommendation have left me completely speechless…I’ve yet to be disappointed and truly appreciate the recommendations!!! Can’t wait to read this one!
Awwww. Thank you so much that is very kind and appreciated. I am glad you have liked the books that I have recommended.
I also disagree with the first comment. I love your reviews! I have never been tempted to read a duff book as a result of one of them yet and in fact have a few books sat waiting to be read because I know I will enjoy them. Keep the reviews coming ……
In respect of this book and series I adore them!!! I read the blurb on Amazon and would not normally read a book with a main character of a Mistress but these books are fantastic. I feel for all the characters, for their torment, lust and love. With each book Tiffany manages to reveal a bit more backstory to help us understand the main players a little bit more and make us fall in love with them all again.
A review shouldn’t give too much away, or there would be no point in reading but I love the brutal honesty and detail of these books which helps to paint the picture rather than be there for shock value.
Thanks for your reviews and recommendations. You have never failed me yet and in fact my bank manager may want to have stern words over my kindle account spending habits lol
I am so glad that you enjoyed this series. I am also very happy that my reviews have been helpful to you. Thank you for the kind words. I also agree books drain my finances quicker then anything else.
I am not disputing the rating of this book; I have read and reviewed it myself. Nor am I making a personal attack on the reviewer. I have been pointed towards the comments here and I am going to give an opinion on it, a constructive one and it can be taken anyway folks see fit. I am an honest person and I call it like I see it.
Everyone reviews differently. I like to read a review that is spoiler free and gives me an insight to what the book it is about. I often have a friend “beta” read if you will, my reviews; she has not read the book and I want her opinion if from my review would she? I asked her to read this one for me, and her response “If this was on the back of the book, I would put it back on the shelf.”
While the review tells you about how hot the men are in the book, which again I agree with, it does not make me want to read the book. I have no clue what this book would be about aside from the brief synopsis provided by the publisher. Having read the book, it does not make me want to read it and actually gave me a Scooby Doo head tilt moment trying to figure out what is being said in the review.
I will say that the thought of a sexy man can draw me to a book, but these books are so much more. I am all for getting the word out there and having anyone and everyone read the work by Ms. Reisz but this review wouldn’t do that in my mind.
Thank you very much for being frank and honest in your comment. I review with an emotional heart, it’s my style of reviewing. I am very glad that you read these books and would give them the same rating even though you may not agree with my reviewing style.
These books are absolutely amazing. I was shocked Neda, when you told me that you loved these books. The review you have posted is very much an affirmation of how an awe you are at liking them so much. Now me being the Soren fan that I am, loved this book for the revelations of his past. I felt this book was very much about, Soren, Micheal and Griffin. I felt Nora was more the Voyeur just like in The Siren, Zach was the Voyeur into Nora’s world.
All in all this was a very heartfelt review and I enjoyed reading it. I can see how much you enjoy Tiffany Reisz’s writing and I am right there with you. I cannot wait for the rest of the series.
Lol. I know I know I am the prude. I am glad you liked both the review and the books. I agree I think this book was about the men and the themes of love and hope. As I said I am now a fangirl. Ms. Reisz is a phenomenal author.
Ok peeps… I’d like to share a few thoughts.
I always read the reviews before they are published. I was fine with this one, and told Neda to go with it.
I get that not everyone will like the way we review here. Not everyone will like our reviews, or even agree with them. I have no problem with that at all.
It would be a very boring world if we all liked the exact same things, including books…or review style.
In our review policy it states this: Our goal is to simply share our love of great books with other readers; our reviews will not be a critical analysis of every sentence. All reviews will be honest reflections of the story read and will mainly consist of our thoughts and feelings and will not contain any details that would spoil the outcome for readers.
It is also my policy at Bookish not to review books that wouldn’t rate at least a 3. This is a decision I made when I created Bookish.
The reason is simple…I don’t want to waste my time, nor do I want any of my reviewers wasting their time talking about books we didn’t like.
The whole reason I created Bookish was to share my passion about books that I read, and love…or at least like.
Anyway…thanks to everyone who takes the time to read what we write. We aren’t professional reviewers, we don’t get paid to do this. We just want to share our love of books…to give support to authors that we believe in, and to have fun as well.
Hugs y’all
Tamie Xo
While I understand your review policy, bringing out minions to come and comment on someone’s opinion to further boost the author of the review personal feelings is wrong. That review is not a proper review. It’s all kissing ass. Not a review. It doesn’t make me want to buy the book. What is about? All I get from it is that it has hot men and I sure expect to have more in my books than hot men and wet panties. The reviewer claims this is literary fiction then prove it. Also you all missed the point of the commenter. It was to say that this so called review doesn’t say anything about the book but sort of an open letter to the author and why the reviewer likes the author and not the book. There’s a difference there. Perhaps the reviewer needs a dictionary?
I’d also like to add that you say you don’t paid to review, but reading this so called review? Makes it look like you do.
Can I respectfully respond to your comment. I am nobody’s minion and furthermore I do not know any of the reviewers personally. I have followed Bookish Temptations on Twitter for some time and often check out their recommendations when I am choosing a new book to read. I like the fact that they review a book rather than critique specific plot lines and do not, therefore, spoil my read, having been exposed to the basic outline of the book without ever having picked it up. If you don’t like the review, you don’t have to read them, nor do you have to respond with such barely cloaked vitriol and suggest that the reviewer needs a dictionary! I will not lower myself into a blog post based cat fight but, I, along with many other followers enjoy the reviews and will defend any attacks that I feel are somewhat personal. I hope that you continue to enjoy reading and perhaps find a review site that is more suited to your review style. I have always found a good policy if you don’t like something is to vote with your feet and stay away.