Review: On A Dark Wing by Jordan Dane

                                                     Book: On A Dark Wing by Jordan Dane
                                                     Pages 312
                                                     Genre: Young Adult, Paranormal
                                                     Source: Sent from Harlequin Teen

Short Synopsis: Ever since the accident and her mother's death, Abbey has always felt like she's cheated death. Years later, she finds that Death has come looking for her yet again.

My Thoughts: An interesting take on the Grim Reaper, but the characters kind of fell short for me.
After the accident and death of her mother, Abbey has never felt the same. She feels like she has cheated death, after surviving a horrific car accident. Years later, Abbey remains solemn and still feels like her mother's death is not real.And though she's not known as the most popular girl in school, she has only one real friend that she can turn to, who has always stuck by her, named Tanner. Through her trials of putting up with her arch nemesis and her long time crush, Tanner has always been her loyal friend. And when her father decides that it's time they take a vacation in honor of her mother's birthday, Abbey runs to Tanner, furious at her father. Tanner decides that taking a trip might be a wise decision when Tanner tells her that he has uncovered a website that has doctored pictures of the two of them in compromising situations. Shocked by the photos, Abbey decides to leave with her father on the vacation. However, Abbey's vacation is short lived when strange birds start to appear. She also meets her long time crush, named Nate, and the two immediately have a strong attraction. But not everything is as it seems, when Abbey learns that Death, has taken over Nate's body, and has come back for Abbey. And though Abbey feels sorrow for Death and what he has to go through, Abbey must try to save Nate's life before it's too late.

A fast paced, interesting plot. I loved reading about the supernatural aspect of the novel, and how Dane incorporated The Grim Reaper into the novel. I also liked how Dane shows that there's a lot of jealousy in the world, but even though there are haters, it doesn't bring people down. I liked how Tanner was able to fight back without calling them out or insulting the person in question. 

There was only one thing that I wasn't too fond of in the novel. I felt that Abbey was too free with her feelings. She first kisses Nate, but then has feelings for Death? And on top of it all, kisses Tanner too? In the end of the novel, I felt that there was unresolved issues with Abbey and Nate, and felt bad for Tanner, and felt like she was stringing him along. 

I was a bit disappointed with the ending, because it sounds like there might be a sequel, which hopefully there will be. Overall, this novel is still an interesting read, and I look forward to reading more of Dane's novels.

Would I recommend this book: Yes

Rating: I give this book a 4/5.