by: Molly E. Lee
Series: Ember of Night
Genre: YA Paranormal Romance/Angels and Demons
Release Date: November 30, 2021
Publisher: Entangled Teen
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Perfect for fans of Brigid Kemmerer and Tracy Wolff, the second novel in Molly E. Lee’s angels-and-demons YA series will keep readers turning pages until the very end.
I just saved the boy I’m falling for from a gruesome death by a demon. And what does he have to say? I’m the key to opening the gates of Hell. I mean, a thank-you would’ve been nice. Or another scorching-hot, forbidden kiss. Either way, destiny will have to find someone else to torment, because I’m so done.
Or I was, until my little sister starts cackling exorcist-style and stares at me with eyes that aren’t hers. They’re Marid’s, the Greater Demon I just kicked back to the dark realm he came from. Possessing Ray whenever he wants is his ultimate revenge.
The only way to break the tether between them includes a road trip through Hell, aka the Ather. I quickly discover nothing is as it seems in this place. Yeah, there are realms of terror, greed, and desire, but there’s also peace, and a beauty I never knew existed...and it’s eerily familiar.
With each obstacle we encounter, I slip a little further into the chaotic energy of my growing dark powers. And when an unexpected betrayal hits me square in the chest, I freefall into them.
Fate painted me as the monster of nightmares, and after this? Destiny is about to learn just how monstrous I can be.
Shadow of Light picks up before the final chapter and epilogue of Ember of Night. Unlike the rest of the book, the prologue is told from Draven’s POV. I personally don’t think this is a standalone story, though some key events from Ember of Night are mentioned. Shadow of Light finds the most important person in Harley’s life, her eight-year-old sister Ray being possessed by Greater Demon Marid in a quest to get Harley to let him out of the Ather, so he can take over the world. Again with the help of Warlock Kazuki, Harley, Draven, Ray, Draven’s best friend and brother in arms Cassiel aka the Angel of Death make the dangerous journey to the Ather to break Marid’s hold on Ray and finish him off for good. Along the way, they make new friends, get into some fights and Harley discovers who or what she really is and takes her rightful place. Sadly, a girl who has the power to destroy the world just can’t be happy and content. Shadow of Light ends with an amazing cliffhanger that at least I didn’t see coming.
Molly has once again written an amazing story full of surprises, twists, and turns that you won’t see coming. The fight scenes are good. There are memories and mentions of the physical abuse Harley endured. There is also a consensual encounter between Harley and Draven. I am definitely looking forward to reading the next book Spark of Ash.
~ Favorite Quotes ~
“Outside appearances can be deceiving.”
“There is nothing we can’t face when we’re together.”
“Insanity is repeating the same action and expecting different results.”
‘It’s easier to believe the worst about people.”
“I’m enough. I’ve always been enough.”
“I will always find you.”
“You are more than you’ll ever know.”
“Nothing worth anything in this life is ever easy.”
**Received a copy from the publisher and voluntarily reviewed it. Also personally purchased a hardcover copy.**
Rating: 5
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Spark of Ash releases May 24, 2022
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