Review: Unlikely Angels by Michael O'Doran + Giveaway

I just finished reading Unlikely Angels by Michael O'Doran, a novel I received for review.

Summary: Mitch and Rob are complete opposites but have been best friends since childhood. They begin to drift apart in their high school years as their differences finally come between them. They do everything together as children, including loving Leslie, who moves to town in elementary school. Life takes unexpected turns for all three of them, and many years later, by chance, Mitch and Rob are brought back together again, though tension is still palpable between them. Can they forget the past differences that pulled them apart and reconnect, or is it too late?

My Thoughts: This was an incredibly unique story featuring a very strong male friendship, which I don't often see in novels. I enjoyed reading about their childhood, the trouble they got into, and the fun they had. I also liked seeing the story evolve from their childhood to high school, college years, and even adulthood. I chuckled a bit during the story, and also began to feel involved in the character's lives and interested in what would happen. My complaint would be the editing of this book. It was evident that this was written by a first time author, and I encountered a bit of grammatical and editing errors, which detracted from my reading enjoyment. The story also seemed a bit confusing and rushed at times and the writing was very childish and amateur. I do give the author props though for his originality!

The Bottom Line: If you can look past the errors and less than stellar writing style, this is an enjoyable and touching read about fate and the bonds that tie friends together.

Rating: 2.5/5

Giveaway: If you'd like a copy of this book, leave a comment below and I'll enter you in the giveaway! All I ask is that you be a Google Friend Connect follower, and live in the U.S. so that I can mail this out easily. Please leave your e-mail address for me, or if you are not comfortable with that, be sure to be on the look out for my post announcing the winner. The winner will be drawn randomly on February 19th.

Disclaimer: Though this book was received free of charge for review, these are my honest opinions.