Whoa Mama!!! There are not enough great adjectives to describe this book!!
I have been dying to read this book since I first got my hands on book 1, Cicada. Let me just say this, Ms. Whittington does not disappoint in her teeth gnashing, action packed, mystery filled, suspenseful sequel!! I love this story so much I don't know where to begin; it's so difficult to define and explain without spoilers. Firefly is darker and more mysterious than Cicada and trust me this is a very, very good thing. Ms. Whittington's writing has only gotten better. She connects more of the dots (warning: you must be patient for them!) of the mystery surrounding Blair, her family and friends. While Firefly has all the mystery, suspense and sci-fi elements of Cicada, it also kicks up the romance a really big notch. Since I'm "in love" with love, this really does it for me. There is also no shortage of hotties in book 2! I must say that the hotties, are not just hot but smokin'! Whew I'm getting warm just thinking of everyone's favorite bug boy Everett. Don't expect the same Everett from book 1, he's changed (oh my how he has changed)! Ladies, don't worry you will not be disappointed in the change. In Firefly, Everett faces some competition for Blair's affection from the mysterious Ash. Oh my goodness Ash, I'm fanning my face just thinking of the very intense and sexy Ash. I've NEVER been so caught up and confused by a love triangle in my life. I LOVE both of them! Damn you Belle Whittington!!!!!
We also get a closer and more in depth look at other characters such as: David, Natalie, Mom and Grandma. Hands off! David is mine everyone! David is one of my all-time favorite book characters!! He steals the show in every scene he appears in.
I devoured this book and was very stressed when it ended. The only thing that kept me happy is the knowledge that Ms. Whittington is currently writing the last book in the trilogy. The ending had me cheering for Blair's strength, while pulling my hair in distress over the events that I know must be coming and for the mysteries still not revealed. Her writing is magic and she weaves a magnificent story that will leave readers alternately clamoring for more and saddened when it ends!
Being from Texas, like Ms. Whittington, I cannot help offering this very "Texan" comparison between Cicada and Firefly. If Cicada is a well-oiled, smooth operating pellet gun. Then, Ladies and Gentleman, Firefly is an efficient and effective, double barreled sawed off shotgun!! In other words, be prepared, be very prepared.....
Book 1: Cicada
Book 2: Firefly
Book 3: Untitled
Five....Fifty-Five......Five Hundred and Five??!!
Trust me folks, FIVE stars is not enough!!)