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Queene of Light
by Jennifer
Armintrout
Ayla
should have killed him when she had the chance. She’s broken her geis
as a member of the Assassin’s Guild by leaving the Death Angel,
Malachi, alive. A strange attraction is growing between them, one that
can have deadly consequences, as their two worlds clash. Political
intrigues in the Lightworld are about to change everything….
QUEENE OF LIGHT is a fascinating journey into the world of the
supernatural. Jennifer Armintrout creates a fascinating world in which
alliances shift and change. None of the characters are wholly likeable
or unlikable, perhaps with the exception of the human Keller. Instead,
characters have shades of grey in that their actions, even the most
despicable ones, generally have some sort of emotionally comprehensible
reasoning behind them. The world in which Jennifer Armintrout’s
characters reside is not an easy one to live in as factions and
friendships change in a moment’s notice and thus her characters must
adapt quickly to survive.
While the relationship developing between Ayla and Malachi is a central
part of the story, QUEENE OF LIGHT is not your typical romance at all.
Instead, the tale is more of a fusion of fantasy and paranormal romance
that leaves the readers guessing as to what the ultimate outcome will
be. Ayla is caught is being romantically pursued by Garret, Queene
Mabb’s brother and her mentor, and her inability to stand up for
herself can be frustrating. However, her personality traits are
directly related to her outsider status, as she is half faery, half
human and thus feels she must comply with everything in order to fit in.
QUEENE OF LIGHT is a fascinating start to what looks to be a promising
series. Jennifer Armintrout has a gift at making unlikable characters
seem likable and this is key to the success of QUEENE OF LIGHT. Well
done!
Publisher: Mira (October 2009)
Other books in series:
Lightworld/Darkworld series
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by Debbie, Debbie Wiley Book Reviews
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