She neither neglects her human life nor allows herself to be blindly led into a new world by an amazingly good-looking boy. Davies pushes through and delivers a main character who defies expectations and chooses her own path, refusing those blatantly offered. While some readers might fear that this novel seems to have the most overdone tropes of the genre-a love triangle and a main character unsure of herself and led by others-those who stick with the story will be rewarded.
Her love may be strong, but her determination to find her true path will turn out to be even more powerful. As she learns more from her guardian about her parents' decision to fight and where her own human friends may fit into her life, Skye is forced to make some very tough choices. Though she pledges herself to Asher and the Rebels, she finds herself continuously questioning her own balance of powers and her intuition that Devin can be redeemed. Now aware that she is descended from angels on rival sides of a holy war, she must decide whom she can trust and on which side she will fight. A Beautiful Dark is one of my favorites and A Fractured Light comes close behind.Gr 9 Up-After the explosive ending of A Beautiful Dark (HarperCollins, 2011), Skye wakes up to find herself fully healed from Devin's betrayal and assassination attempt. “The writing is incredible and Jocelyn Davies literally brings to life light and dark, good and bad. “I love how the story would take a turn somewhere unexpected and give you moments of jaw-dropping goodness.” – Zach’s YA Reviews I just finished this installment mere moments ago and I am already anxious for the next novel.” – Reading Lark “An awesome read with a killer ending! I can hardly wait to read the final installment in this series, I have a feeling it’s going to be incredible!” - Mundie Moms Surprising discoveries are made in this sequel…there’s no way you’ll be able to pass up the last installment.” – New York Journal of Books
The setting, serving, almost as a character itself, evokes a sparse, cold, and dangerous world. Readers will once again be left breathlessly waiting to see how Skye tackles the challenges set before her, but will find themselves confident that she will find a way to save the day–and herself.” – School Library Journal
“Davies delivers a main character who defies expectations and chooses her own path, refusing those blatantly offered. “Point to plenty of action in the final book.” – Kirkus Reviews
“Angst, simmering undercurrents of violence and war, and tortured love abound…leaving readers with another cliff-hanger ending full of possibility.” – Booklist
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