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 eARC was provided by netgalley and Diversion books for an honest review 
 I love angel books where they are the represented as "bad guys". I like stepping out of the symbolism box. While this does remind me a lot of Angelfall and Angel Burn , Outcast sets it own standard in originality. 
 I had a few.. expectations heading into this book and what I got.. wasn't AT ALL what I expecting. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing. I was hoping for more action. Full of Creep-tastic angels. That's not to say they weren't there but really, it's more a story of a girl and boy, falling in love, being yourself and fighting back when no one else will. 
 For 6 years, "The Angels" have been coming once a year for a Taking. Over the course of these years, the towns folk have went from fear, to acceptance to worship. Riley finds herself the outcast, not believing in the Glory and seeing what these "angels" for what they are. Takers. 
 Riley was hilarious. She is brutally honest and witty. I found myself cracking up at lot. She does have her moments of self loathing and pity- that I felt were completely unnecessary. She is determined to fight back and find Chris, her best friend, who was taken. She's tough and smart. I loved it when she really stepped up and organized this band of "mis-fits" to fight back. 
 I loved the relationship between her and Gabe. It was a slow build up, which in this case I really enjoyed. Honestly, I thought he was a self absorbed ass hole at first. Now, looking back, his character is so realistic. Honestly, how would you react if you realized you just kind of... jumped 50 some odd years? He was scared. Lonely and just felt like he didn't belong. 
 Kress' take on angels was purely fascinating. Yes, there was the stranded Nephilim term mentioned and while there was no info dump on the lore, there wasn't too much elaboration either. Which is fine. This is one of those times were minimal information is better. I also loved the writing. Everything takes place within a year, so there are time gaps. Usually, I don't like it when this happens, but it was so well done I had no qualms. 
 As far as the ending goes- it's bittersweet. It threw me for a loop and tugged at the heart a little. *feels* 
 Overall- All fans of Angel books will enjoy this. It's different, fun and just all around a great read!