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Victoria Scott has managed to take something off the well trodden path of angels and demons, and transform it into something completely new and shiny. I didn't fall in love with The Collector right away, but rather it was one of those novels that grew on me. By a short way in, The Collector's main character, Dante, had me wrapped around his finger, telling me to finish reading immediately.

Victoria Scott's writing is unconventional. Given the nature of Dante's casual demeanor and way of speaking, her writing reflects this and it was a bit offputting at first, since I was not used to seeing such casual prose. It grew on me as the book went on, since it was so natural to Dante's voice.

The story's other main character, Charlie, is not beautiful. She is at best average, and I loved her strength and wit. She is happy with herself the way she is and I think she is a great example of what more heroines (and heroes) in literature need to be like.

There is something to be said about Victoria Scott's talent as writer, given my investment in the characters. There is a certain character whose well being I am very concerned about, given the nature of the events at the book's end. I really need to know how things are going to work out in book 2, The Liberator, because I am awfully concerned. It is rare for me to feel such emotion for characters after I've turned the last page, which makes books like The Collector a real treat.

I loved the twist Victoria Scott gave to the typical tale of good and evil, angels and demons, Heaven and Hell. It was very different from other novels in the same genre I've read, which was very refreshing.

Victoria Scott manages to tell a story in the perfect blend of contemporary and paranormal that will appeal to fans of both genres. The stakes were high the entire time, which made The Collector a wild ride that was fast paced from the get go. After the first chapter or two, I fell in love with the story and couldn't flip the pages fast enough.

The Collector is a fantastic debut from Victoria Scott. She is certainly an author to watch. The Collector was enticing and real. I am very excited to see what will be next for the fantastic characters of The Collector in its sequel, The Liberator.