Book Review: Whisper of Light

Whisper of Light
Light #2
Author: Jennifer DeLucy
Pages: 261 pgs
Reading Level: YA
Published: October 25th 2010
Review Source: Omnific Publishing

Whisper of Light is the second book in “The Light Series” and just like the first book, it did not disappoint, although, I liked Seers of Light better.  Jennifer DeLucy again does a fantastic job describing the characters and their surroundings and making the reader feel like they are in the story.  I recommend you read “Seers of Light” first before reading this one because some of the first book’s characters and their story carry on into this book.

Whisper of Light is the story about Nicole and Christian.  If you read Seers of Light you would know who Christian is and understand why he chose to leave Pennsylvania and come to live with Wendell and his Sentiments in California.  I don’t want to say why because I don’t want to spoil the first book, but I will say that Christian was looking for a new beginning.  Nicole’s father, Duncan (which she only refers to him by his first name in the book) is the biggest jerk ever and treats her like crap.  You see, Nicole’s parents are both Sentiments and she just turned 29 and has yet to know is she is one too.  For that reason, her father belittles her, calls her weak and treats her horribly.  Also, Nicole’s mother was injured by an evil Astral while trying to save Nicole and for that reason, Nicole has always felt responsible and guilty for her mother’s illness.  So now because of guilt, she has let herself go and isn’t worried about her own life.  That is until Christian comes around and together they overcome their own issues.

While reading, there were times where I laughed, cried and other times where I wanted to slap Duncan in the head.  I have to admit that when I finished the book, I was sad because I felt like I wanted more.  I kept waiting until the very end, but nothing.  Overall this book was really good and I totally recommend it 

Summary: The saying goes that all men are created equal... but Nicole Abbot knows better. Lacking the supernatural gifts of the Sentients she has known all her life, Nicole has lived with her nose pressed to the glass, withering beneath the guilt of her own inadequacies and the disapproving glare of her father. It's easy to believe that the universe has forgotten all about her, but things are not always as they seem. With the arrival of Christian Wright, a handsome but complex Combatant with a troubled history, Nicole is forced to question everything she has ever believed about herself, proving that sometimes, our most flawed perceptions are those reflected in a mirror.

Jennifer DeLucy again plunges us into the world of lingering spirits, dark apparitions, and malicious vampires. But this time she takes us to the California coast where we get to know a new ensemble of gifted souls that are just as vibrant and endearing as the Sentients we came to love in Seers of Light. In Whisper of Light, DeLucy delivers exciting supernatural encounters as well as very human interactions that will both break your heart and make it soar.

Book Review: Seers of Light

Seers of Light
Light #1
Author: Jennifer DeLucy
Pages: 396 pgs
Reading Level: YA
Published: February 16th 2010
Review Source: Omnific Publishing

This was such an amazing book!!  I couldn’t put it down and I ended up reading it in 2 days!!  It had everything a girl would want.  It had sympaths, ghosts, spirits, demons, seers, mind readers and of course, vampires!  The book is very well written and you will honestly fall in love with all the characters.  I totally recommend this book. 

Lily always knew she was different, but couldn't quite figure it out why.  She always felt like something was missing in her life.  She told herself that it was because her father had died of cancer when she was a little girl and her mother had disappeared when she was very little.  It wasn't until one day she was attached by a vampire (obviously she didn't know it was a vampire) and was saved by a gorgeous British man named Christian that she would soon find out why she always felt that way.  Christian then tells her that she’s not safe anymore and that her life was in danger and that she needs to go with him to Atlanta and speak to Abram and that he would explain everything to her.  Once they get there, she is greeted by the most kind-hearted and corky people ever.  Confused and overwhelmed about everything, she is very eager to speak with Abram.  Abram tells her that she is a Pathcrosser and a Sympah and that’s why all her life she has felt different and out of place.  He explains to her about their world and the reason for their existence.  Abram tells Lily that William (which by the way, I am totally in love with.) is going to be her instructor and that he is going to teach her how to use her powers and how to defend herself.  Right away Christian feeling protective over Lily tells her to stay away from William because William is part vampire, but she doesn't understand why she is so drawn to him even if he is supposed to be one of the bad guys.  I don’t want to give away any more of the story because I don’t want to ruin it for you, but I will say that this has to be one of the best books I have ever read.  The love between William and Lily is something so strong and special it will make your heart melt.  Needless to say, I TOTALLY recommend this book. 

Summary: (from goodreads) Lillian Hunt has never truly lived. Always sensing more to the world than is easily perceived, she fears that her instincts are stubborn flights of fancy, or worse, mental instability. But some things—disappearing strangers, tangible dreams, and visits from malevolent creatures—cannot be ignored. Before it's too late, Lillian is ripped from the only existence she’s ever known and thrust into a reality that she always suspected, but could scarcely believe. She must learn the truth about who she is, the powerful beings that wish to destroy her, and the two men who would die to protect her. 

Jennifer DeLucy has created a unique, enchanting tale of destiny and the ageless power of love in her debut novel, Seers of Light. DeLucy's novel charms readers with quirky characters, while sketching a haunting portrait of one woman's journey on the path of the supernaturally gifted. But be prepared. Once you've entered the world of Seers, you will never be the same.

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