Darklight

Darklight (Wondrous Strange #2) by Lesley Livingston

★★★★★

Publisher: Harper Teen

Genre: YA Fantasy

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I loved Wondrous Strange and couldn't wait to get my hands on Darklight. The writing is fantastic and fast paced, plenty of love and action. Just an all around fun series that I recommend for anyone.

We get to follow Kelley and Sonny as they travel between the two worlds. The Otherworld reminded me of the Nevernever in Iron King, only not as dreary. Livingston's writing makes me feel like I'm there. I love all of the characters in this series so far and Bob is one of my favorites!

Read the first book and then this one, there is much you need to know from Wondrous Strange before moving on! I shall go and buy Tempestuous soon.
Loved this one!!

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Iron King

Iron King (Iron Fey #1) by Julie Kagawa

★★★★☆

Publisher: Harlequin Teen
Genre: YA Fantasy


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 I really liked it! This book has everything it's full of action, adventure, wits, humor, and faeries. Can't go wrong there! The plot moves smooth and quick, the characters are well rounded and even the unlikeable ones I found myself liking.

Meghan is a normal high school girl. Or so she thinks. Throughout the story she learns things about herself she never would have guessed to be true. She embarks on an adventure through a faery realm to save her younger brother, Ethan, and meets some interesting characters along the way. It really reminded me of The Labyrinth movie.

Robbie, her prankster friend turned serious, helps her on her quest and makes her question who he really is. Ash, an enemy of sorts, makes a bargain with the young girl to help her find Ethan in return for something he needs. There is a history between all of the characters, which tends to make them more dimensional and keeps the reader guessing.


Great story! Kagawa's use of modern technology on such a timeless idea is limitless. I wanted to love it, but it just wasn't there for me, but I did really like it. I am still a rather big fan but I found the story line was a little predictable, it was one of those been there done that kind of faery books. I still cannot wait to read the next book and look forward to following these characters on their next journey! 





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