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A Single Light

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These two as well as 61 others are locked in an underground bunker to keep them safe from a deadly virus. The rigors over so many people in a tight place brings out the ugly side, especially when their contact from above's transmission gets suddenly cut off and not restarted.

This story takes us through their time in the bunker and what happens after they emerge, trying to figure out what happened and why the vaccine Wynter and Chase acquired and delivered hasn't been widely distributed.

As I said in the first book, I'm not a huge fan of Apocalypse type stories but if Tosca Lee is writing it, I'm reading it. While this story didn't go in the direction I thought it would, and included a lot of cliché type characters it was also rich in feeling. Wynter is a compelling character that cares deeply and is at times at crossroads with herself. As Wynter and Chase race to find medicine to save Julie, they meet characters that make you see the beauty in the world as well as the darkness and those doing the best they can with an ugly situation. My heart rose and fell during this story but I'm glad I took the journey.

I voluntarily received this book for an honest review. More of my reviews can be found at https://wyldheartreads.wordpress.com/

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When Wynter emerges from safety after. 6 months below ground, the world is a different and dangerous place. The cure that everyone hoped for hadn’t been developed yet. Following her and Chase as they race to get medicine for a close friend is a nonstop, tense ride. Well- written and exciting! Anyone familiar with the Colorado panhandle and the parts of Nebraska surround it, will love the details of the journey. A very eerie book that will appeal to middle and high schoolers alike as well as adults.

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Tosca Lee the best selling author of "The Line Between" has done it again! I didn't think "A Single Light book 2" could be as exciting and fast paced as the first book, but I was wrong. It's an even more exciting and faster paced thriller! "A Single Light" starts six months afterwards the first book. Wynter and Chase are holding up in a underground silo. Once again Wynter has to save not only the world but a good friends life. The writing style, descriptions and storyline are fantastic. My hope is in the future there will be a "book 3". Thank you once again Tosca Lee for this 5 Star thriller!

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Phenomenal... i’ve been eagerly awaiting the sequel to the line between Tosca Lee. I absolutely loved this apocalyptic thriller. When cult escapee Wynter Roth and ex-Marine Chase Miller emerge from their bunker months after the country is overtaken by a killer disease, they find themselves on the run. They are desperately searching for antibiotics that are in short supply as well as food, fuel, and help. As more lies are uncovered, and truths come out before they even leave the bunker, the question is can they survive and work together for the greater good?

I loved the real life desperation I believe you would see if this story became a reality. The desperation. The loss of hope. The lawlessness. Then...the reemergence if the good. The hope slowly being restored. I’m in love with this book, but hope we don’t see this become reality. Yes, it feels that real!

If you love apocalyptic thriller’s with a dash of romance and strong male and female lead characters, you will love The Line Between and the second book, A Single Light! I’m desperately hopeful they will make a movie that lives up to the book.

I was given an advanced reader copy through NetGalley by the publisher. All opinions are my own.

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Five stars. This series just has everything I need: action, great characters, a dash a romance, immersive writing. It's hard not to be engaged with what's happening: my heart raced, my eyes teared up, I was happy in joyful moments- this entire series is just *that good*.

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Thank you to NetGalley, Tosca Lee and Howard Books for the free e-book in exchange for an honest review.

Six months after being locked in a silo for their own protection, Wynter and Chase with many other emerge to find the place abandoned. There is no sign of Noah or the rest of the group that was supposed to meet them the day the silo opened. She was counting on them to meet her and help her find the antibiotics she needs to keep her friend Julie alive. Wynter and Chase go on a desperate hunt for the antibiotics and answers to what is going on in the world. Everything seems worse, not better like they had anticipated. They come face to face with a radical group that will do anything to survive. Wynter is called upon once again to save a place that she no longer recognizes.

This novel begins right where the first one left off so it was really quick to get back into, but you definitely couldn’t start reading the series out of order. I again loved the amount of action that Lee has fit into this novel and how you are sitting rooting for the same characters to pull through. I felt more emotions in this novel as we lose people that we care about and I found I was blindsided often by the many twists and turns that this novel took me on. I loved the quick pace of the novel and all the new characters that we meet and fall in love with. I enjoyed this new world and how different it was from what I thought was going to happen. Overall, I rushed right through this book to see what happened and I was not disappointed!

Out September 17th!

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Bravo, Tosca Lee! Just when I was thinking the sequel of The Line Between couldn’t possibly live up to my high expectations, she proved me wrong, knocking it out of the park with A Single Light! The story was a nonstop emotional thrill ride that kept me up at night with no regrets, as I couldn’t stand to put it down. Tosca is a master at character development and dialogue as she proves once again in this story of loyalty, bravery, and love in unfathomably challenging circumstances. I heartily recommend this riveting book to anyone who enjoys thrillers or dystopian stories. Thank you, NetGalley, for the opportunity to read an advance copy.

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WOW. I'd been intrigued by the premise of this series (I'm a sucker for a great post-apocalyptic novel), and I was pleasantly surprised. Even though I haven't read book 1 yet (trust me, I WILL be reading it!), I found A SINGLE LIGHT to be paced like a train...it started out chugging along steadily, but by halfway through, it was barreling down the express tracks, and I had to stay up late into the night to see how it ended. The first person point of view is perfect for this novel and flawlessly executed, pulling me straight into the bold but conflicted main character's head. This book shot to the top of my best reads of 2019 list and I know I'll be recommending it often. Solid, hopeful moral tone, but I would call this a mainstream read versus strictly Christian fiction.

The one thought running through my head as this story unwound was that Tosca Lee is definitely a gifted storyteller. Looking forward to reading more of these books and I'm hoping there's another in this series.

*I was given a copy of this book by the publisher and chose to review of my own accord.*

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I feel like I waited forever for A Single Light!! Immediately after finishing The Line Between I was curious to see what would happen to Wynter and the rest of the world after spending six months in an underground bunker while the world above is destroyed by disease!

Once again Tosca Lee has created a book that has everything I want; real-life horror mixed in with a dystopian thriller that has cults, a bit of romance and nonstop action!

"The end of the world. When everything dies after all the good is gone. So it can start over pure.
I'd thought it a terrible, deranged thing to say. But now I finally understand"

Wynter is so hopeful that things will improve that it was almost painful to read about things not going according to plan! However, she remains an absolute badass and only puppy-dog eyes Chase a little bit as she seeks out medicine and supplies her friends and selected family need to survive.

I really really wanted to try and read this book closer to its release date (September 17th!) but once I started reading it I COULD NOT STOP! The writing is wonderfully detailed, the plot is riveting and the story is fascinating and scary! I can not wait for the next book in this series because I need more!!!!

If you haven't read The Line Between go do that now and then take a day off because you'll want to keep reading!

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Tosca Lee’s book A Single Light is the perfect sequel to The Line Between. Once you start A Single Light it is impossible to put it down. The Line Between was a great fast paced thriller but A Single Light is even better. It is a must read book and I will definitely be reading it again.

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This sequel to The Line Between was thrilling to read and very hard to put down. There were so many twists and turns that I did not see coming. Very well done, making it an exciting adventure. There is action, despair, love, loss, deceit, fear of the unknown, determination, sacrifice, fierce bravery and the strong will to survive. This story feels so real, deep in your gut. This is what it looks like when people are struggling to survive with limited resources. The characters are beautifully written and so easy to connect with. I didn’t want to leave them. I didn’t want to close that last page. Another exciting and wonderfully written story by Tosca Lee!

Thank you to NetGalley, Howard Books and Tosca Lee for my advanced digital copy of A Single Light. I loved it so much that I had to preorder my very own hardcover copy!

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This is how you tell a story. The pages just flew by. Tosca Lee is a born storyteller. Let the adventure continue.

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Well written. It makes you suspend what should be the reality. The story line drug a bit in the middle but it was not uninteresting. It seemed a bit rushed at the end.

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I received a free ARC for on honest review from Net Galley.

OMGoodness!!! Where do I even start?? The Line Between was amazing, and yet A Single Light by Tosca Lee (the sequel) has managed to shoot right past that one. Wynter, Chase, and Truly are in the Ark, awaiting opening day. Everything you can imagine stress wise when you have 60+ people locked in a silo, happens, and more. Wynter is still learning to trust, and wondering if there is even a possibility of a "happy ending". The emotion and drama that she feels and experiences are so realistic and relatable to. You want to reach out and save her. Can Chase? Can anyone? Only God can, but can she learn to trust Him? I will definitely be purchasing my own copy of this book when it comes out.

Keep up the amazing work Tosca!! If you haven't read any of her books, you so need to do it.

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Tosca Lee's latest novel is a sequel to her book "The Line Between" and it would be a bit better if it had been read first. But no real problem in that Ms Lee's characters go over the salient features of "The Line Between" during conversations in the present book. The important thing is that there is no real distraction from complete enjoyment of "A Single Light" and the realization that the author is a very gifted master of her craft.
The story opens when Wynter Roth and Chase Miller emerge from the bunker they have been hiding in for six months due to the expectation of disease ravaging the nation. The two were pushed to get out due to the grave illness of Julie one of Wynter's friends. Julie needs antibiotics not available in their supplies and must be obtained if she is to survive. Unexpectedly finding the surface above their bunker deserted the two set out for the nearest city to find what is needed. The areas all around are devastated and ransacked giving the appearance of one vast combat zone.
Details of what the two encounter coupled with the budding romance between them make for a very mesmerizing read and another kudo for Tosca Lee. The novel is a definite all nighter and another book showcasing the author's literary talent.

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This book starts right where The Line Between ends. The things that I wondered about that book where answered in this book and more. If you liked the first book, you’ll love this one.

This is an exciting book that hooked me from the first page. The type you are eager to finish, but don’t want to end. In the last book, we learned about a pandemic that started with an Alaskan pig farmer. This book deals with the consequences of that disaster. This is a thriller with many unexpected twists and turns.

As I stated with The Line Between last year, this is definitely my favorite book that I’ve read this year.

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Either by a stroke of luck, in which I don’t believe, or because of persistent begging, I happily received a galley of Tosca Lee’s newest novel.

A Single Light, the sequel to The Line Between, was a welcome addition to my reading list. I tried to pace myself but still devoured it in three days.

I admit I was excited to read it as I completely enjoyed the characters and plot development in The Line Between. Tosca is a great story teller.

I was not disappointed with the sequel in the least.

As much more a reader than a line editor I focus on the flow and connectivity of the story, scenes, and how they come to rest at the end of the tale.

If a story grabs me I cease seeing the punctuation. I fall in and swim with the current. A Single Light had some calm eddies and some Class 5 white water so you won’t get bored. Just try and hold your breath!

I again saw one of the reasons I enjoy Lee’s writing so much. As with her other solo works, there is a gravity about her writing that pulls readers in and along with it. A Single Light is no different.

There is an eloquence of purpose in Tosca Lee’s words.

Each scene, each bit of dialogue, each character interaction seems like it’s going somewhere. I don’t know how much this is due to her skill in the writing craft or if she simply has a knack for it. Words are not wasted.

The characters are solid with a sampling of just about every type of personality out there. Some old, some new, and some...well, it seems Tosca is not afraid to kill off some really good characters. But in an apocalypse good people gotta die right?

Once again Tosca Lee has written a super enjoyable, well thought out thriller. There is only one recurring issue I have with her books. They end.

I definitely encourage readers to get A Single Light, ASAP. Wynter is coming again!

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This series is Hauntingly Beautiful.
The second book in The Line Between series picks up right where the first one left off, right dab in the middle of a Silo. I felt the emotions of each character as I read through their heroistic selfless journey. I laughed, cried, screamed and wanted to throw my kindle across the room for what Tosca was putting me through. (don’t worry its gets resolved… mostly) Tosca Lee weaves a tale so marvelous it leaves me aching for more. (I need a epilogue) A Single Light will give you tears, love, hope, a little bit of anger and ready for the next adventure.

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End of the World thrillers are interesting. They take on a what-if scenario and run with it. As for Tosca Lee with her The Line Between and A Single Light, Lee crafts a world that begins with a cult escape and turns into a vaccine that is needed to save the world from early dementia. I highly recommend reading these two novels in order or the second novel really won't make much sense. I even went back and re-read the first one before diving into the second one because I read so many books in between that I couldn't remember much of the first one. Boy, am I glad that I did. As for the plot of A Single Light, it moves quite rapidly. I recommend sitting aside an entire day with no interruptions, which I know is practically impossible. Lee is wonderful at ending each chapter on a cliffhanger, so of course, I wanted to keep reading and find out what happened. This story had so many twists and turns that I loved it. The plot is fast paced and had me flipping through the pages. The characters of Wynter and Chase are fabulous. I love how quickly Wynter fit into the world she escaped to and how much she did to save others. She has a heart to save not only her niece but anyone she comes in contact with. Chase, the hero, is an ex-Marine who does anything for Wynter, even love her when she doesn't want to be loved. Tosca Lee crafted a wonderful end of the world thriller that kept me glued to the page. If this is the last one, then I'm sad to see these characters go, I would love to see what happens next. How do they actually rebuild the world? Fans of The Hunger Games might enjoy this novel. I sure did.

I received a complimentary copy of A Single Light by Tosca Lee from Howard Books, but the opinions stated are all my own.

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This is a great fast-paced dystopian novel featuring the main character Wynter from the previous book The Line Between. It's a very good sequel that takes off from book 1 in what might turn into a series. The world has only gotten worse, due to the Alzeheimer virus spreading, and Wynter with her sister's child Truly and partner Chase— acquired en route to this safe silo enclave mentioned at the end of book 1. Life inside parallels her years in the cult and as with any group of people forced to live together in insolation, the silo proves to be no heaven on earth. Wynter and Chase are forced to go back out into the world to hunt for needed medicine. What they find is a world gone mad, with shades of The Walking Dead, although there are no supernaturals in this book. The story is full of exciting action-packed scenes where the reader can only hold his or her breath, hoping Wynter survives and the medication can be found, if not the actual cure for the virus. The story is bleak but not unduly given the state of humanity. Definitely worth a read and likely headed for best-seller status.

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