The Light

Would recommend this authour and the book is we written

When the first story in this series, The Core, concluded I knew that this series had the potential to be simply amazing. The Light only reinforces that feeling. I’ve already preordered The Future (the third book in the series that releases in August 2015) and if that doesn’t tell you what I think of this series, I don’t know what would. Note: I rarely preorder, I wait usually. But this time I didn’t want to depend on my memory of when to head to the store, I just went for it.

Usually in a review I’ll give a very light recap of the beginning of the novel. Not enough to give much away, but a kind of tease. (I never give away endings in my reviews)

I feel strongly about where the depth of this series is heading to not want to give even that much away. You have the basics in the synopsis to tease you into wondering if this novel is for you or not. (and I’m sure numerous reviews that will give you more on Goodreads, Amazon or Barnes & Noble) I truly believe this is one of those series that you just have to sit down and get lost in another world and experience it firsthand.

There are more twists and turns in The Light than a serpent let loose in a garden could create… and they all matter to the story. So, you really need to get into this series. If you enjoy paranormal, if the hint of romance is enough to keep you reading, if you relish the battles between good and evil, if you love an involved, engaging and entertaining long series – then I highly recommend The Light and Equilibrium, the series to you. Go check it out. Start with The Core (which was at an amazing low price of free at Amazon recently – don’t know for how long though) and then move on to The Light. Get ready for a ride you never imagined and to care about what happens to the characters you will find within this alternative world.

*I received an e-ARC of The Light from the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. That does not change what I think of this novel.*

Ellie has found out her position in the Balance Keepers and begins her training begins with David, who is the Light, or the speaker of truth, and then she must train with the other three as well. As she continues her studies with David, she realizes he’s keeping a secret from her. She feels a little betrayed and starts to turn to Victor, the Darkness, who wants to help her from having to feel the sadness and despair of using the Darkness. Already dealing with the idea she may never have a relationship with the one she loves or anyone really, a tragedy sends Ellie into a tailspin. What will she do without love? How will she deal with this tragedy? And what will she do with the knowledge she finds out after the tragedy?

This series just got even better, and I didn’t think that was possible. The characters are wonderful, the plot moves along, and the romance was terrific. I’m not sure now who I want Ellie to end up with, if she can at all. One thing that annoyed me just a tiny bit was that it took Ellie so long to figure out who the previous Core was. I thought it was obvious, but maybe that was just me. And one other thing irritates me: I have to wait until August for the next installment! Kudos to Ms. Thomas for an excellent addition to the Equilibrium series with The Light, the second book. I will definitely continue this series. Please go out and buy these books. You won’t regret a minute of it!

Thanks to NetGalley, Kate Thomas, and Good Tales Book Tours for the free copy of this book. This review will also be posted on Goodreads.