Halflings

by Heather Burch

published by Zondervan

available 2/1/12

synopsis (from Goodreads)

After being inexplicably targeted by an evil intent on harming her at any cost, seventeen-year-old Nikki finds herself under the watchful guardianship of three mysterious young men who call themselves halflings. Sworn to defend her, misfits Mace, Raven, and Vine battle to keep Nikki safe while hiding their deepest secret—and the wings that come with. 

A growing attraction between Nikki and two of her protectors presents a whole other danger. While she risks a broken heart, Mace and Raven could lose everything, including their souls. As the mysteries behind the boys’ powers, as well as her role in a scientist’s dark plan, unfold, Nikki is faced with choices that will affect the future of an entire race of heavenly beings, as well as the precarious equilibrium of the earthly world

MY REVIEW

The idea behind this book is very promising. Three half god/half man Halflings who are sent to this 'realm' to protect humans from 'the enemy'.  

The book has a fascinating beginning with main character Nikki, a 17 year old girl, running for her life from 4 hell hounds.  Yes, 4 hellhounds.  The halflings jump in at just the right time to save her.  

I think there is far more to this teenage girl than meets the eye.  Why would four hellhounds chase after a teenage girl?

The character of Nikki was ok. I wouldn't consider her to be one of the more memorable female characters from today's YA books.

The halfling boys, now they are another story.  The interaction between Mace, Raven and Vine is just too entertaining for words.  They act like real brothers.  They annoy each other constantly, but you know they will watch each others backs, no matter what. 

Throughout this book, I kept expecting Sam and Dean Winchester of TV's Supernatural to jump into the room and save the day.  It didn't happen.

Like a tv show, there really wasn't much resolved in this book.  

Hopefully book two will be able to answer many of my questions. 

I give this book 3/5 stars and recommend it to all lovers of angel stories.