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McEntire, K. D.
6 Reviews
(4)
YA
Wendy, whose powers have strengthened, is deeply entwined in its politics as Never hovers on the brink of destruction. While a cold start and relative lack of exposition will limit newcomers' understanding, fans of the first two books, Lightbringer and Reaper, will likely be still be captivated by this lush, complex world that features reapers, spirits, and supernatural abilities.
Reviewer: April Spisak
(4)
YA
In this third volume, Hallie asserts control over her life as the secrets of her ability to manipulate time--and her parents' manipulation of her--become clear. A too-facile romance with Dune, a member of the mysterious, powerful Hourglass organization, eases her struggle. Witty dialogue often substitutes for character development, and the intriguing time-twisting elements require familiarity with Hourglass and Timepiece.
Reviewer: Megan Lynn Isaac
(4)
YA
Defeating the White Lady should have brought peace to the ghost community. But in this Lightbringer sequel, Wendy, straddling the living and dead worlds, didn't anticipate the complex politics of the Never, and now more people want her dead than ever before. The plot is disjointed, but the fast pace successfully builds a feeling of suspense and danger that never stops.
Reviewer: Lauren Chambers
(4)
YA
This sequel to Hourglass features Kaleb uncovering new mysteries about his family as well as learning more about his supernatural abilities. The time-travel element continues to be intriguing, but the rules are frustratingly fluid. Favorite characters from the first volume appear only intermittently, leaving Kaleb's developing romance with Lily as the story's strongest draw.
Reviewer: Megan Lynn Isaac
(4)
YA
As a Lightbringer, Wendy sends ghosts to the afterlife. With the evil ghosts getting stronger, she has little time for love. Then Wendy meets Piotr; too bad he died centuries ago. Some plot elements are introduced then annoyingly dropped, never to be addressed. Despite this discontinuity, fans of dark paranormal romance will devour the story.
Reviewer: Lauren Chambers
(3)
YA
Emerson's disturbing tendency to see people from the past draws the attention of Michael, a "consultant" enlisted to help her with her problem. Michael can't resist romancing Emerson even as he explains her ability to time-travel and warns of the secretive groups that practice it. Emerson's discomfort and isolation are well portrayed in this haunting supernatural love story.
Reviewer: Megan Lynn Isaac
6 reviews
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