Book Nerds Across America

I think I almost broke my arm getting to my laptop the moment I heard about this blog tour.  I wanted to be a part of it so badly.  I read Light Tamer in the matter of a day and a half and LOVED IT!  When I finished I couldn't wait for book 2.

Book Blurb:


Jessie Lucente, a Light Tamer, has started her junior year at Parca Academy in New Bern, NC. She has a new boyfriend, Caleb Baldwin. He is beyond good looking, he is her mate for life. They've been bound by the light and will rule and heal with it too. Her new classes aren't what she expected. Finding out the school is filled with 'gifted' kids is almost too much to comprehend. She finds out what it really means to be a Light Tamer. Some of the assumptions she had are debunked and now everything is crystal clear...well, clear as mud. Now that she is enlightened with the facts, she struggles with the truth. 

Thorne Woodson has all of the girls swooning. His Doc Martens and hoodie stand out against his school uniform. He might be the guy to heal Amber's broken, grieving heart. What's his story, and why does he appear everywhere Jessie is? He has a secret that will change the game for everyone. Who is he in cahoots with? 

Amber starts her junior year with a bang and a huge crush. She has a point to prove on the first day of school. She refuses to let everyone believe she went soft over summer break. Her shenanigans end with detention on the first day. The anniversary of her brother's death has her making dumb decisions but her friends have her back. Jessie will struggle to help Amber deal with the grief. 

The secrets that have been revealed by Fate will leave Jessie in a new role. It will all come down to bloodline versus logic. She must step up and embrace her new title, and life on the other side of the shimmer. With her small army together, they promise to vanquish Nyx back to the Underworld and seal the portal she came through. 

The second book in The Light Tamer trilogy will answer the questions that are burning in your head. A beautiful tale of first love and friendship. Be prepared to be amazed at the twist in this story. You didn't see it coming, but you'll be glad it did!


MY REVIEW:

Well Devyn Dawson just took this book and blew me out of the water!  She is knows how to keep this Book Nerd wanting more!

Best part of the book: HELLO THORNE!! I think there is a new fictional boyfriend in my life! Don't get me wrong I still love Caleb and I think him and Jessie are perfect together.  But, here walks in bad boy Thorne and I am swooning like a fool for him!  The other thing that I love about this book is how Devyn Dawson can leave you guessing.  There is twist in this story that I didn't see coming and I loved it! Of course, we cannot forget Amber! That little girl cracks me up! I am so glad that she is in the story because some of the things that she says just cracks me up!

Not so great about the book: *hangs head* oh Devyn Dawson why do you love the cliffhangers so much? Just when I thought the story was getting good and then *BAM* she just leaves you wanting more!  Now I have to count the days down to Book 3!!

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Goodreads description:


Jessie's moved from New York to North Carolina one week after school lets out for summer break. Being a teen in a retirement area, is one more thing to add to her 'this sucks' list. It's bad enough to have to move, but even worse her alcoholic father left them as he went on a quest to be an artist in Greece.

Things begin to look up when she is reintroduced to Caleb, the dorky boy that saved her life one summer at the beach. Caleb is no longer scrawny and nerdy, he is now tall, dark and handsome. Caleb is a Light Tamer. Now, Jessie and Caleb must learn how to control the light...before they lose each other forever.

Jessie and Amber become fast friends. Amber is a no frills girl, her snarky comments and sassy attitude will raise a few eyebrows and have you laughing out loud. Amber is rough around the edges, a light tamer with only two years left to find the one she is bound to. Her father's surfing accident left her dad paralyzed and her brother dead. 

This paranormal romance will keep you on the edge of your seat with humor, romance, and determination. Fall head over heels for Caleb and Jessie

Mary's review:

First I need to thank my two author friends Quinn Loftis and Tiffany King for recommending this book to me.  I love these 2 ladies so much and I suggest you read all of their books.

Best part of book: Hello Caleb, Jessie and Amber!! I love all 3 of these characters! Jessie is a New Yorker that heads to North Carolina with her mother to live with her grandmother.  (By the way, I love Ms. Gayle, aka Grandma).  Jessie's grandmother is the one that "reintroduces" Caleb to Jessie.  They were "friends" when they were kids but grew apart with Caleb's family moved to Virginia.  Now, Caleb's mother passed away and his family moved back to North Carolina.  Caleb is the one that explains to Jessie about being a Light Tamer.  Then comes Amber!  I love this girl.  She tries to be all "rough with a I-Don't-Care attitude"  but that is not really her.  She is the opposite of Jessie and that is why they are such good friends.  Now, Caleb and Jessie have a "special" relationship and they (along with other Light Tamers) need to control their light to take care of the Dark Ones.

Not so great about book: Ok, I really did enjoy this book, but there was a part of the book that I didn't like.  It was towards the end and I felt like it was unnecessary.  I wasn't really sure where the author was going with this twist but I did not care for it.  Also, I felt that towards the end was rushed. I felt that the author just "wanted it over".  Don't get me wrong the book is great and I will be waiting the arrival of Book 2! (which I don't know at this time when that will be) but those were my only flaws.

You can purchase the book here ---->>>>>The Light Tamer (The Light Tamer Trilogy)