mad_about_books's review
5.0
Context is everything. Every reader brings their own world view to the fictional universe, in this case Harborsmouth, in which they find themselves. This has nothing to do with suspension of disbelief, but it shows how we see ourselves at any given time. Today's world is so polarized that even as we let our reality be subsumed by the story we are reading, when the reading experience ends, we look at the plot through today's eyes.
Ivy Granger's universe is all about 'other.' A year or two ago, I would not have thought twice about how I view 'other.' Today, that concept colors every headline and news broadcast. My view to accept all those around me has not changed, but I am more aware, than ever before, of 'other.'
There are some things we can all accept like the love of parents for their children, and, putting 'other' aside, the need to keep our children safe from harm. Ivy Granger knows that too.
For me, a series lives or dies on its backstory. It must evolve and clarify the lives of a set of recurring characters. E. J. Stevens is doing a great job of telling just enough about Ivy and her compatriots in each piece, while putting them into compelling circumstances, to make me want to read more. I really want to know more about Ivy and Jinx and Ceffyl Dur.
I am very sure that E. J. Stevens didn't write GHOST LIGHT to be a political treatise on how we treat our fellow beings, but that is how it reads in 2017. I thoroughly enjoyed the story, and actually didn't get the implications, so pertinent to today, until after I left Harborsmouth and returned to my own reality. I highly recommend that you start Ivy Granger's tale from book one, SHADOW SIGHT. Her story is one of self-discovery and growth from which all can benefit.
Ivy Granger's universe is all about 'other.' A year or two ago, I would not have thought twice about how I view 'other.' Today, that concept colors every headline and news broadcast. My view to accept all those around me has not changed, but I am more aware, than ever before, of 'other.'
There are some things we can all accept like the love of parents for their children, and, putting 'other' aside, the need to keep our children safe from harm. Ivy Granger knows that too.
For me, a series lives or dies on its backstory. It must evolve and clarify the lives of a set of recurring characters. E. J. Stevens is doing a great job of telling just enough about Ivy and her compatriots in each piece, while putting them into compelling circumstances, to make me want to read more. I really want to know more about Ivy and Jinx and Ceffyl Dur.
I am very sure that E. J. Stevens didn't write GHOST LIGHT to be a political treatise on how we treat our fellow beings, but that is how it reads in 2017. I thoroughly enjoyed the story, and actually didn't get the implications, so pertinent to today, until after I left Harborsmouth and returned to my own reality. I highly recommend that you start Ivy Granger's tale from book one, SHADOW SIGHT. Her story is one of self-discovery and growth from which all can benefit.
audiobookmel's review
4.0
My review and an extended sample of the audiobook are posted at Hotlistens.com.
Ghost Light, as the second book in the Ivy Granger series, Ivy has made a lot changes in her life since we first met her in book one. She has learned that she is a fairy princess. Her father is Will-O-the-Wisp, king of the Wisps. She doesn’t remember her father, so this was a complete surprise when she learned this information late in the previous book. In this story, she learns what it means to be a fairy princess. She is dating Ceff, the Kelpie king. Lastly, her business has taken off after she saves the day in Shadow Sight.
This story starts with many of the fae showing up at her PI office because they are missing their children. Ivy has the task of trying to find all of these fae kids before anything happens to them. She also thinks she is seeing Ceff’s estranged lamia, or sea snake, wife around Harborsmouth. If that isn’t enough, she is having a hard time controlling her new fae powers and her skin keeps glowing when it is most inconvenient.
Ivy meets a new fae leader who is willing to align himself with her and help her along this journey. His name is Torn and he is a cat sidhe. He is a very mischievous cat at that, but I really like him. Ivy, Ceff and Jinx go to a fae club in Harborsmouth called Club Nexus to find Torn. This is when Ivy is forced to come out of the closet as a wisp princess. Club Nexus is an experience. Each of the different types of fae have their own little section set up just for them. It was a very interesting adventure just going through the club and seeing the politics.
Once again, I really enjoyed this part of Ivy’s life. We got to learn a lot about her father. She had to come some very hard truths. She even worked to patch up her relationship with her mother. Her relationship with Ceff continues to grow. They were even able to tough for the first time. I’ve really liked watching Ivy grow and can’t wait to get to the next books in the series.
Narration
I’ve really enjoyed Tracy Odom’s narration of this series. I think she does a great job bringing out all the different personalities of the different types of fae. I like her male and female voices and her pacing is perfect for me. I loved the voice that she did for the cat sidhe, Torn.
I like to thank E.J. Stevens for providing me with a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
Ghost Light, as the second book in the Ivy Granger series, Ivy has made a lot changes in her life since we first met her in book one. She has learned that she is a fairy princess. Her father is Will-O-the-Wisp, king of the Wisps. She doesn’t remember her father, so this was a complete surprise when she learned this information late in the previous book. In this story, she learns what it means to be a fairy princess. She is dating Ceff, the Kelpie king. Lastly, her business has taken off after she saves the day in Shadow Sight.
This story starts with many of the fae showing up at her PI office because they are missing their children. Ivy has the task of trying to find all of these fae kids before anything happens to them. She also thinks she is seeing Ceff’s estranged lamia, or sea snake, wife around Harborsmouth. If that isn’t enough, she is having a hard time controlling her new fae powers and her skin keeps glowing when it is most inconvenient.
Ivy meets a new fae leader who is willing to align himself with her and help her along this journey. His name is Torn and he is a cat sidhe. He is a very mischievous cat at that, but I really like him. Ivy, Ceff and Jinx go to a fae club in Harborsmouth called Club Nexus to find Torn. This is when Ivy is forced to come out of the closet as a wisp princess. Club Nexus is an experience. Each of the different types of fae have their own little section set up just for them. It was a very interesting adventure just going through the club and seeing the politics.
Once again, I really enjoyed this part of Ivy’s life. We got to learn a lot about her father. She had to come some very hard truths. She even worked to patch up her relationship with her mother. Her relationship with Ceff continues to grow. They were even able to tough for the first time. I’ve really liked watching Ivy grow and can’t wait to get to the next books in the series.
Narration
I’ve really enjoyed Tracy Odom’s narration of this series. I think she does a great job bringing out all the different personalities of the different types of fae. I like her male and female voices and her pacing is perfect for me. I loved the voice that she did for the cat sidhe, Torn.
I like to thank E.J. Stevens for providing me with a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
traditionson's review
4.0
Strange mix of fast paced and slow hidden mystery.
A very fast paced book filled with angst, strain and relationship pressures. It was a very interesting story with an interesting mix of fables and fae culture. It slowed down massively and felt very different in the second part making it feel like 2 different books that were at stark ends of each other. It was a shame as I struggled to stay interested at times. I will be interested to see where this goes and she seems to be forgetting the need to protect and glimmer.
A very fast paced book filled with angst, strain and relationship pressures. It was a very interesting story with an interesting mix of fables and fae culture. It slowed down massively and felt very different in the second part making it feel like 2 different books that were at stark ends of each other. It was a shame as I struggled to stay interested at times. I will be interested to see where this goes and she seems to be forgetting the need to protect and glimmer.
ayanamifaerudo's review
3.0
Actual rating: 3.5
I don't like Jinx.
Okay. She's Ivy's friend.
But I have this feeling that she's just using her.
I don't like Jinx.
Okay. She's Ivy's friend.
But I have this feeling that she's just using her.
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