4/5 Stars
"Even an ember of night can be a beacon in the darkness." ~ Draven, Ember of Night
Why do authors write such amazing books, then make us wait for a sequel? It's not fair!
Fans of The Hunger Games and Crave will absolutely love this start of the series. This book to put it simple was pretty amazing. I fell in love with it from the first page and I held my love all the way through. There were times when it was shaking due to there being little to nothing happening at parts, but all loves are shaking at times.
The character development of this book was immaculate. Harley goes from this introvert who had one friend and didn't care for others to a strong independent character who was open to love from others. She evolved so much in the book that it was like watching her grow up.
One of my favorite parts of the book was that Harley is actually taught to fight rather than just being amazing at fighting after two days. Ember of Night really stands out in this category because in most YAs, the main usually is just suddenly great at fighting. Another thing that makes Ember of Night amazing is Ray and Harley's relationship. Harley is willing to get hit over and over again in hopes of Ray not getting hit. She does everything she can for her sister, including paying for everything Ray needs. She is a real inspiration.
Now let's move onto the romance. You have the classic of the boy is the savior but with a twist, she doesn't need it and he really wasn't supposed to save. Draven is such a complex character that I feel we could have a whole other book on just his past. He fits Harley so perfectly and it feels like they are soulmates. I did feel like they moved a little fast but not too inappropriately. Instant attraction, you know.
Now my favorite part had to be the ending. Molly E. Lee's ending was a cliffhanger but it wrapped up the book perfectly. It made me satisfied but I still wanted more. The last line left me shook and I still think about it. Such a perfect way to end it.
Overall, I am pretty in love with this book. The plot was great, the character development was fantastic and there were hot guys, which is a fabulous combination. Ember of Night is a definite must read for the summer.
TRIGGER WARNINGS: Parental Abuse, alcoholism and death
**Thank you to Entangled Teen for sending me an ARC copy.**
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