AngelA Short Story of Ruination by Shea Serrano

AngelA Short Story of Ruination Reviews

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  Jackson Greer

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  Renz Celeridad

  The plot of "Angel" only happened in less than an hour, but Shea wrote it so detailed that you'd feel you're reading a week's worth of story and you're so into the story that the only thing that matters is whatever Shea writes next.
  
  Similar to many films, the story jumps from the present to the past and vice versa. We were introduced to Oscar, Gracie, and Felipe.
  
  Oscar has a confession to make. Gracie has news to break. Felipe has nothing, or so we thought.
  
  As usual, Shea's writing style is setting you up for a twist in the end. A twist not so grand that it makes you forget the whole setup. It's not also so simple that you won't feel it's that twist.
  
  It's not a twist where it will affect your whole day. Neither will it be so simple you'll quickly move on after reading the story
  
  It's a twist that will get into you at the moment. Not the whole day. But at that very moment, just as you read it.
  
  You'll be quickly pulled into Oscar and Felipe's apartment. You can easily imagine how serious Oscar is in the confession. You'll feel like you're physically close to Gracie as she thinks about the news and how she will deliver it to Oscar.
  
  The growing tension, feelings, and emotions...just like a glass that is almost full until you realize it and stop pouring water into it.
  
  In the end, I feel for Oscar and Gracie. Way to go, Felipe!
  
  You can enjoy this book either in its ebook or audio versions. The only advantage the audiobook has is the sound effects.
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  Scott

  Fun, typically earnest tale from the great Shea Serrano. In the same style as his short story "Post," we get a short, tender, and funny moment in the lives of two young people in Texas.
  
  It's a short, pleasant read and worth it. I think I found Post a bit better, but Angel has the same kind of punch at the end.
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  Jessica L. Martens

  As a huge fan of Shea and his previous work, it was fun to experience how his writing translates to fiction. I only wish there was more of it to really sink my teeth into! This short story was quirky and fun and made me excited to see where he goes next.
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  Blake G.

  I really like it. Both this and Post (eat shit, Mateo) feel grounded in real life, and underscore how fairly regular occurrences can feel like so much more for a second, a minute, an hour. I like how tightly written this one is.
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  Jon

  Never a doubt
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  Lee Anne

  Did not see that coming.
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  Roman Peregrino

  Love you Shea
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  Thomas

  I wish I could write like Shea Serrano.
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  Riley Greenwood

  THAT ENDING THO.... Love Shea and he and the FOH army can do no wrong.
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  Griffin Conlogue

  lol Shea is such a rockstar
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  Kevin Carey

  A delightful story. Shea’s voice as a storyteller is so fun. You can almost feel like he’s telling you the story while the two of you sit at a table or something. Good stuff
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  Jazz

  This was fun. I like that the timeline wasn’t linear. Shea Serrano is a cool dude. Anything he writes is gonna be fun.
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  Alex Smith-Infusino

  A solid short story of friendship and relationships. How to have fun, and be in love.
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  Ben

  I could read Shea write about anything.