I absolutely loved The Messengers: Concealed. It had twists and turns I never saw coming which left me wanting to go back and reread Discovered to see if there were any clues that I missed. I love when that happens! I was drawn in from the start and enjoyed the fast pace leaving me unable to put the book down. I cannot wait for the next book in the series!

I was asked to read and review the sequel, Concealed, and I have to say... I think I loved this one even more!

The book builds on the plot and world that was introduced in Discovered, and took the message of Christ even further. It was fascinating trying to connect the dots of the plot, from the narration in the Past (I was pretty sure who the narrator was the second or third time it popped up, and I was so excited when I realized I was correct), to the different POVs in the present.

And while there was a bit of foreshadowing that I caught, I was still surprised by the twists and turns that the story took. I laughed a few times, and I cried a couple of times. I found myself smiling as each familiar character popped up and grew and became real to me once again. Not only was the plot captivating, but I found myself wanting to look up the Bible verses mentioned to read their contexts and re-familiarize myself with the scriptures. Questions were answered, but new questions emerged.

In conclusion, the Messengers: Concealed is a very strong middle book, with it's own plot that isn't just a connector between two different books, but it still has threads of the overarcing plot. The characters were drawn well, with great development while still being true to their personalities. The scripture and faith discussions were honest and applicable to real life. It was an adventure, from start to finish. I can't wait for the next one.