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    Darklight

    Written by Lesley Livingston

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    Faerie can't lie . . . or can they?

    Much has changed since autumn, when Kelley Winslow learned she was a Faerie princess, fell in love with changeling guard Sonny Flannery, and saved the mortal realm from the ravages of the Wild Hunt. Now Kelley is stuck in New York City, rehearsing Romeo and Juliet and missing Sonny more with every stage kiss, while Sonny has been forced back to the Otherworld and into a deadly game of cat and mouse with the remaining Hunters and Queen Mabh herself.

    When a terrifying encounter sends Kelley tumbling into the Otherworld, her reunion with Sonny is joyful but destined to be cut short. An ancient, hidden magick is stirring, and a dangerous new enemy is willing to risk everything to claim that power. Caught in a web of Faerie deception and shifting allegiances, Kelley and Sonny must tread carefully, for each next step could topple a kingdom . . . or tear them apart.

    With breathtakingly high stakes, the talented Lesley Livingston delivers soaring romance and vividly magical characters in darklight, the second novel in the trilogy that began with wondrous strange.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins
    Release dateDec 22, 2009
    ISBN9780061938276
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    Lesley Livingston

    Lesley Livingston is an award-winning author of teen fiction best known for her Wondrous Strange trilogy. Captivated at a young age by stories of the distant past and legendary heroes and warriors, Lesley developed into a full-fledged history buff and mythology geek. Her fascination with ancient Celtic and classical civilizations—spurred on by recently discovered archaeological evidence supporting the existence of female gladiators—inspired Fallon’s story in The Valiant. Lesley holds a master’s degree in English from the University of Toronto and was a principal performer in a Shakespearean theatre company, specializing in performances for teen audiences, for more than a decade. www.lesleylivingston.com. Twitter: @LesLivingston

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    • 4/5
      sequel to Wondrous Strange, where Kelley Winslow and Sonny Flannery discover more about their powers and the dangers of faerie.
    • 5/5
      Yesterday, I had finally finished reading the second book in the Wondrous Strange series! Again, I LOVED IT. I mean, I LOVE IT. It's so wonderfully written. Out of the two books, this one has to be the best. It's a good balance between romance, comedy, and action. Lesley Livingston never failed to make laugh while reading. Kelley and all the other characters had gotten funnier. I still love Sonny. He's still my favorite character. That romantic Janus guard *sigh*. In this book, we get to see more of Queen Mabh, Kelley's mother. We get to see her feel a bit more loving towards King Auberon. Although later, you read that Queen Mabh still has...feelings...for Henre. And spoiler alert! Henre is the father of Sonny! Yes! Sonny Flannery that romantic Janus guard who confesses his love for Kelley Winslow, daughter of King Auberon and Queen Mabh. I never knew that King Auberon and Queen Titania were um...together. Fennrys' remark was hilarious followed by Kelley's comical thought, "i so did not need any visuals" (that's not the exact quote, it's just from memory). The way Lesley Livingston describe places like the places in the Spring court/palace, was just beautiful and lovely. It was calming and peaceful, and nothing like I've ever read about before. Of course, I spotted nothing wrong with this book. I'm all positive. The Wondrous Strange series is on my favorites list and forever it will stay. I still am in love with the world of Faerie, Unseelie, Seelie, Lesley Livingston has created. It's nothing compared to the drab fairy tale stories (that I still enjoy when I'm utterly bored) that had been told, once upon a time... In this book we read more about Tyff, and she gets more involved in the story which is great because we get to know more about her and we get to read her witty and humorous remarks and come backs. Fennrys the Wolf is more involved here and there probably is going to be some kind of Team Fennrys or Team Sonny. If you would like to know, I'm definitely Team Sonny! But Sonny and Fennrys are hilarious together especially earlier in the book when Kelley and Fennrys "drop by" because they had this incident, which you will need to read about! I'm not going to spoil that one. I loved reading about how Sonny was madly in love with Kelley and he uttered three blissful words that sent my heart hammering in excitement. Sonny is still protective in this book but Kelley also becomes more protective which is why I am ticked at her.Towards the end of the book we all get to see Tyff, Sonny, Jack, Kelley, and Queen Mabh (yes you heard me, Queen Mabh) fight in action. It's really epic and awesome. Maddox isn't that involved because he's at Sonny's apartment with Chloe, who he's in love with. I'm pretty sure if you read what Aaneel told Kelley you'd love to kick his snooty butt just like I wanted too. The end was incredible. I hated Kelley and I'm still ticked off at her right now. She had screamed out loud that she did not love Sonny (IT'S A LIE I TELL YOU! Who with the right mind would not love Sonny Flannery?) I understand why she had but she was so careless...because major spoiler alert: Sonny is missing. Imagine the heartbreak of the guy when he heard Kelley yell at Tyff saying she did not love him. She had to convince herself that she didn't so it wouldn't be hard for her to let go of him. She wanted to protect him from himself and others. You'll find out why in the book. The book ended with such a big cliff hanger that I can't wait to buy the next book, Tempestuous, which comes out at the end of 2010!So, I suggest you go get your mortal butt down to your nearest book store, hunt down any attendant there and command him to find Wondrous Strange and Darklight, buy it, THEN READ IT. Mark my words, if you do not read it I will gladly hunt you down and use some of my 'secret' magick powers... :D
    • 4/5
      These are number two and three of Wondrous Strange, a Young Adult novel I listened to on audio book in the summer. They follow Kelly Winslow, a 17-year old girl who is living in New York and pursuing her dream to become an actor. Each novel is centered around a Shakespearean play (A midsummer's night dream for the first, then Romeo and Juliet for Darklight and The Tempest for , yes, you guessed it, Tempestuous). It begins in the first when Kelly rescues what she thinks is a horse from drowning in Central Park. She meets the Janus Guard Sonny and learns some surprising new info about herself. I can't really say much more without giving anything away, but the trilogy is a fun romp into the world of urban fantasy. It is a fine series from a newcomer on the scene of YA lit. I do remember being a little disappointed with the ending though- it happened to fast and furious. Still. Good to give to those who are fans of Melissa Marr's wicked lovely series or Holly Black's Valiant.
    • 4/5
      In the second installment of the Wondrous Strange series, we follow Kelley Winslow through another adventure full of romance, intrigue, and danger. Kelley is in for a load of surprised and revelations that threaten the mortal world, the Otherworld, and the love of her life. I was a bit hesitant to read Darklight in the wake of reading Wondrous Strange. Wondrous Strange was a good book but it did not reach a caliber I had expected. But after reading a bit into Darklight I was hooked. This book stepped it up 100% and I honestly could not put it down. The first book was more for a background into Kelley's life as the daughter of the Winter and Autumn Court and her instant attraction to Sonny Flannery. But this second book was all adventure from start to finish. I am reluctant to divulge anymore of the plot because there was a significant development into Sonny's past that made me give an audible gasp when I read it. This revelation was so unexpected and the result made me actually cry, so I will not ruin it for those who have not read it yet. I shall not say anymore!I felt this story was a more well written story than the first and the battle scenes were very intricate so that I was able to visualize them to great detail. The plot itself matured along with Kelley since she has been thrust into this unchosen life of the Otherworld. She learned that every choice she made had consequence and in the end learned that not all good choices make everyone happy.For as much as I love Kelley and Sonny scenes (don't worry there are plenty of steamy kisses) I appreciated the anticipation between these two characters when they were separated so I could get to know them both as individuals. And I sensed a small love triangle brewing that I hope will manifest in the third book between Sonny, Kelley, and Fennrys. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of this series after reading Wondrous Strange. This is not your typical 'middle' book with the characters just idly standing by until the real climax in the third book. This book will keep you hooked until the very end.On another note, I had the fortunate opportunity to sample this book in audiobook format as well and I have to say I was extremely happy with the result. Lesley Livingston is a great voice over actress and if you have the chance to listen to her book in audio format, do it! Her characters really come to life and I appreciate her dedication to her own novels to be able to voice them herself.
    • 4/5
      I was excited to read this book after having stormed through the first one. I enjoy the characters, however in this book, which is 6 months after Kelley learns her turn identity, there is a lot of plot but not a lot of explanation...meaning there is another book...? There was still a lot going on buy the time the book ended, so if you are looking for a finale...even just for the book itself, there isn't one. I found myself skimming through the last of the pages, which lacked dialogue (which was ok, but I was a little upset about) and ended on an angsty note.

      I gave it 4 stars because the characters are enjoyable and the plot is continuing on a fairly amusing note. I look forward to seeing where it goes...and there are so many different players in the plot now :).
    • 5/5
      Oh my I need to start book 3 right away! Things about Sonny are revealed and unraveling rapidly. So many questions left to answer in the final book.
    • 5/5
      This was a really good book. I really liked how the characters are coming together. I didn't however like how Sonny and Kelley are mostly seperated in this book, but it was necessaey for the story. Can't wait for the third book to finish this series.
    • 4/5
      Plot: Much changed in Kelley’s life on Halloween. She discovered she was a changeling, had half of her newly discovered powers stripped from her and fell in love with the Janus, Sonny. But she hasn’t seen Sonny since that day. While she has been rehearsing Romeo and Juliet, Sonny has been in the Otherworld hunting down the Wild Hunt loosed on All Hallow’s Eve. But Kelley has her own trouble to deal with. A new evil is after Kelley and her her father, Oberon, is ill. The power balance in the faerie realms may be turned on its head when all is done.This is a nice follow up to Wondrous Strange. The danger isn’t quite as epic as in the first volume but Livingston is clearly building up to something big in the third book. That is mainly what this novel seems to be, a transition. We meet the four rulers of faerie and learn more about their courts. Kelley meanwhile continues to grow into her power and to become more like a faerie. The relationships also develop. Kelley must come to terms with her feelings for her parents, neither of which she has any reason to be fond of. Absence also puts a strain on her relationship with Sonny while his fellow Janus, Fenrir, seems to be moving in between them. I look forward to seeing how this will all end.
    • 5/5
      I enjoyed reading this book. The story is GREAT!
    • 5/5
      The plot thickens to the gummy consistency of taffy in the second book of the Wondrous Strange series, Darklight. Seriously, how's it all going to work out in the end? I'm dying to know!Sonny and Kelley are thrown into the position of impossible star crossed lovers by a number of things outside of their control. The big one has to be the whole race issue, but the different worlds they are forced to occupy by the Wild Hunt situation doesn't do much to help. Add into the mix a surprising Daddy discovery for Sonny and it's looking pretty grim that these two cute kids might make it work.In a genre where the love story has become a virtual prerequisite to writing anything successful, it's nice to see someone broach it with some different twists. I especially liked the moments where Sonny or Kelley questioned how well they knew each other, which, lets face it, would likely happen under the circumstances. After all, as sticky sweet as it is for two teenagers to fall into unquestionable, life or death, passionate love, instantly (Twilight anyone?) it is refreshing to think that even soul mates can still question the sanity of falling passionately, unquestionably in love instantly.Like the title implies, Darklight is a much darker story than Wondrous Strange, with Kelley struggling against her ominous left over powers, and Sonny forced to hunt down and kill the remaining faeries of the Wild Hunt. The Janus guard are also developing some serious problems internally as more rifts in the Central Park gate begin to show up. But Lesley still manages to imbue Darklight with what is beginning to look like her trademark humor, introducing some great laugh out loud moments despite the mounting tragedies. Every-bit the page turner Wondrous Strange was, Darklight promises to climax into a very exciting conclusion if part three turns out to be the end.
    • 4/5
      A good continuation of the saga. Things get interesting as Keely comes more fully into her new role as a Faerie Princess. I like the characters as we get to know them better and even if a few late additional pieces of information make things help to bring things together, it is still a fun read. I look forward to the last book in the trilogy which will hopefully bring all the loose ends together in a satisfying manner.,
    • 4/5
      The Wondrous Strange trilogy by Lesley Livingston is a modern day fairy tale surrounding the young and aspiring, stage actress Kelley, who has the world of Faeries thrust upon her very unexpectedly. If you haven't read the first book Wondrous Strange, I highly recommend that you do before reading Darklight.After reading Wondrous Strange, I eagerly went straight to reading Darklight. Darklight had strong character growth, a deepening romance and a darker story line that continued to grab my attention. Kelley had more of an angst attitude and Sonny isn't as trusting as he was before plus fighting the Hunters has giving him a harder edge. These changes in Kelley and Sonny causes tension between them but it also deepens their feelings for one another. I also enjoyed seeing Fennrys in a whole new light, proving he is capable of more then just fighting and growling (Yes, he growls!) as he was previously portrayed.I found it fascinating how Lesley created hints at parallels in this story to theatre production of Romeo & Juliet. She did the same thing in Wondrous Strange with A Midsummer Night's Dream. Lesley's portrayal of the Faeries, are just as I have pretty much imagined them to be: whimsical, fickle in nature, and loving and hating in the same breath. You never know if you can trust them. This is what makes them so dangerous in this story and antes up the mystery. Oh, and not all the Fair Folk are magically delicious either – the leprechauns are terrifying.The ending was one I didn't see coming. It left me feeling awed and frustrated in a good way. I'm eagerly looking forward to the final conclusion to this trilogy.Cover note: I think the covers of the books in the Wondrous Strange trilogy do a terrific job depicting what Kelley looks like. She looks just as I would imagine her to be.
    • 4/5
      Darklight is better than book one, mostly because the romance between Sonny and Kelley is more believable. The faerie intrigue is, again, top notch. **Slight spoiler** My problem with the book - I hate when heroes and heroines martyr their relationships for the perceived health of the person they love. It never seems like they consider any alternative solution to their situations. Kelley could have put more though into that final decision, in my opinion.
    • 4/5
      sequel to Wondrous Strange, where Kelley Winslow and Sonny Flannery discover more about their powers and the dangers of faerie.
    • 4/5
      Even though I just read Wondrous Strange less than two months ago, so much happened in that book that I was afraid I wouldn’t remember what happened and would be trying to piece everything together. Luckily as I began reading, everything started coming back to me. I also have to say that this is the only time I’ve read a book in any series that the recapping of the previous installment enhanced my reading rather than distracted me from the current action. This is something that I very much appreciate because, although I know every book needs to be able to stand alone and have the reader understand what’s happened in previous books, too often the retelling of those events seem like they’ve been cut and pasted; Livingston did an awesome job of recapping without tediously repeating. Because of that, this book could easily be picked up and enjoyed by someone who hasn’t read the first book. This story is filled with action: attacks in Central Park, killing Hunters, fighting off various villains, moving back and forth between realms. There’s never a dull moment in this book. Every scene works to move the narrative forward. And what I love about this story is that a lot of what the characters thought they knew comes into question, and there’s a real mystery as to who can be trusted and who is deceptive. Kelley especially finds herself unsure about who are allies and who are enemies, which makes for an interesting dynamic in her interactions with various characters.One element of the story I didn’t really buy was the introduction of a possible love triangle involving Fennrys. It served the story well to put doubt in Sonny’s mind about what might happen when he’s away from Kelley, but I just couldn’t picture it as anything to legitimately ponder. And, though I do like Sonny and Kelley together, their relationship hasn’t really had enough development for me to really see how they can be so crazy in love with each other at this point. I’m hoping to see more of what’s there in the future. The plot is amazingly awesome because surprises come from all directions. I think I maybe have a clue of where everything is leading, but there’s enough doubt about what’s happening that there could be some real shockers. I was disappointed in the end of the book, but only because I want so badly to know what happens next! I am eagerly awaiting the next installment in this trilogy.
    • 5/5
      My Thoughts:If you know anything about me, you know I love faeries. Any kind of faery. When I received Darklight in the mail, I sat down right away to read it. Wondrous Strange, Lesley’s first book, is easily on my list of favorites. While Darklight doesn’t beat Woundrous Strange, it certainly comes close.When I started the book, I had forgotten a majority of what happens in Wondrous Strange. Lesley easily provides any information you need to remember within the first few chapters without a major info dump. Info dumps up front usually put me off a book, so thank you, Lesley, for not doing that to me. Another problem I usually have with sequels is my lack of attachment to the characters. Since I hadn’t read Wondrous Strange recently, I had sort of forgotten who was who and why I was supposed to care about a certain character, swoon over one, or be afraid of another. Within the first 50 pages, I could easily identify which was which and all the emotions I had felt during Wondrous Strange came rushing back.Speaking of characters, these are some of my favorites. Kelley is a normal teenage girl that has discovered she’s really a Faery. Talk about a punch in the face. She’s strong-willed and level-headed, a nice combination when you’re a girl in her position.Sonny is just as swoon-worthy as he was in Wondrous Strange, possibly more so. My favorite reason for the third person point of view in these stories is that we are able to enjoy Sonny even when he’s not with Kelley. Sonny is a strong character that is just sick in love. The bond between Kelley and Sonny seems to be unbreakable.Mabh and Auberon are what I like to call “chemical reaction” characters. Very cause and effect. One does something and there are instant consequences, ripples. Not only are the characters we love, or hate, back in full force, there is a whole slew of new characters introduced which makes the book fun, fresh, or scary at times (a good scary, that is). Faeries are easily differentiated from the humans because of the language. The Faeries speech is formal, regal almost, yet still understandable.One of my favorite aspects of Darklight is the fact that, while Wondrous Strange took place lmost solely in New York, this story is set mostly in the Otherworld. Lesley creates a vivid setting that you feel like you are literally walking through. Her visuals are stunning and real.The Verdict:A fabulous follow up to Wondrous Strange, Darklight is an emotional roller coaster into the Otherworld and back again.
    • 3/5
      This is the second book in the Wondrous Strange series. There are supposed to be three books total in this series. I liked this book a bit better than the first one; but it still wasn't anything extraordinary. You definitely need to read the first book, Wondrous Strange, to follow what happens in this book.Kelley is trying to get on with her life as an actress in New York. Sonny is off in fairyland eliminating the Hunt one by one. They miss each other horribly. Kelley feels a need to take a walk through Central Park and is mugged by a man there. Ends up the man is a Leprechaun and he is after Kelley with a vengeance. In an attempt to save herself and Fennrys (one of the Janus guard) from a brutal attack, Kelley pulls them into fairyland. Once in Fairyland she faces a hoard of fairy politics and other fairy problems; one of which is Sonny himself.There were some good things about this book. You get to learn more about the fairy world and meet a few more crazy fairy creatures. There is a lot of action and also a lot of romance between Kelley and Sonny. The story holds a couple interesting surprises for the readers and is relatively well put together. It is a quick read and an easy read.There were also a lot of things that bothered me about the story. Sonny is kind of a jerk to Kelley, and she is kind of a jerk back. Still they are forever in love, and I still haven't figured out why. The strongest character in this book was Fennrys, then halfway through the story he disappears, only to reappear at the end. Most of the side characters are a far sight more interesting than Kelley and Sonny, and it is kind of a bummer that the story focuses on them. There are a lot of fight scenes but, as in the first book, they are missing something. None of the fight scenes seem to have the sense of urgency or action to them that you would expect. In general the story itself doesn't have much urgency. In fact I was hard-pressed to figure out why these evil Leprechauns were taking center stage in this story to begin with.Overall, I got through the book and it was okay. It just left a lot to be desired in the areas of characterization, plot development, and action scenes. I was hoping this series would get better after the first book, but it hasn't. So, I guess, if you liked the first book a lot then you will like this one because they are similar in style. I will probably read the last book in the trilogy for some closure, but after that I don't think I will be picking up anymore of Livingston's books. If you are interested in book with a similar subject but stellar character development I would check out Holly Black's Tithe: A Modern Faerie Tale.
    • 4/5
      I enjoyed Darklight, but unfortunately it didn't capture the same ease of storytelling that was present in Wondrous Strange. It was clearly a transitional book—a layover, if you will—from book one to what will be book three. There were several revelations that came to light, and if they'd been delved into more deeply they could have made this book great. Hopefully a deeper analysis of the issues will happen in the next installment. Everything this time around seemed a bit shallow; the way Kelley felt about Fennrys, her confusion about using her powers, her worries about Sonny, and the truth about his lineage, all felt superficial. Despite that, though, I still loved catching up with the characters that I'd missed since finishing Wondrous Strange. The writing was wonderful and the cliffhanger ending ensured that I'll have the release date for book three marked on my calendar.