Darlene Jones (1)

Science Fiction, a little romance, a love triangle between human, miracle worker and an inexperienced puppet master all trying to make the harsh reality of Earth a better place to live.
This was a very interesting book, but I felt like I had ADD, keeping up with all of the story lines that were running simultaneously. You have Earth 1- where Em has her real life, Earth 2-Madame Miracle’s reality, then somewhere out there- where the Guardians reside and the Powers tinker with humanity. Traveling between the three zones, Em finds herself falling in love while her ‘handler’ from the Powers is falling in love with her.
Em’s job from the Powers gives her to opportunities to better the world. Through her adventures she helps the down trodden, stops wars and other atrocities. The love interest, Ron struggles with his love for Em and her ‘job’.
Embattled is definitely a quick read, with lots of world building in the midst. The message that there is hope is fully explored throughout. It did remind me of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life,’ and all the scenes with the angels looking on to Earth and Jimmy Stewart.… (més)