Barbara F. (mama2timmy-daphne) reviewed Darklight (Wondrous Strange, Bk 2) on + 35 more book reviews
The second in the Wondrous Strange series leaves you with more questions at the story's conclusion. It begins with Kelley in New York rehearsing 'Romeo & Juliet' & Sonny in the Otherworld hunting & killing the last of the Wild Hunt. But, as close to normal as things may seem, the repercussions from Samhain eve are just starting to be felt. Kelley is attacked by a leprechaun trying to recover the stolen clover charm that she's worn since she was a baby. We meet Gwynn Ap Nudd, the Vernal King & Titania, the Summer Queen. Auberon is ailing from a mysterious condition, Mabh is, well, Mabh. Fragments of secrets are revealed, but there isn't enough information given for anyone, even the reader, to truly discern what is happening. We learn that someone is plotting to take control of a lot of power, power that is somehow tied to Kelley & to Sonny. That someone, and the truth behind the attacks, is yet to be revealed...
Having developed the characters & plot line in the first story, Livingston sends us on a bit of an adventure in this story. We travel to Otherworld with both Kelley and Sonny, and we learn a bit more of the history of the Fae Race. There are more questions than answers in this book, making me want to read the third series as soon as it's released :)
http://readerbarbara.blogspot.com/2010/12/darklight-by-lesley-livingston.html
Having developed the characters & plot line in the first story, Livingston sends us on a bit of an adventure in this story. We travel to Otherworld with both Kelley and Sonny, and we learn a bit more of the history of the Fae Race. There are more questions than answers in this book, making me want to read the third series as soon as it's released :)
http://readerbarbara.blogspot.com/2010/12/darklight-by-lesley-livingston.html
Most of the books I've read this summer have been OK,,not good,not bad. This is the first time I have really enjoyed reading and finishing a book.
A typical faerie scenario - political intrigue between the Seelie and Unseelie courts. And of course, Sonny and Kelley are caught up in the middle. As a matter of fact, Kelley and Sonny are separated for most of the book. Kelley in the mortal world and Sonny in Faerie hunting down the last of the Wild Hunters. By King decree, Sonny can't return until they are all dead. Meanwhile, Kelley has her hands full in Central Park where evil leprechauns are trying to kill her for stealing their amulet. This is a wonderful though barbaric tale of love and betrayal. The trilogy conclusion ought to be very interesting.
