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Light the Way: Book 2
In the near future, when the world's population has been decimated by disease, the fortunate few live inside the Boundary, while the unlucky ones are left to die on the Outside.
MaryAnn Hunter has crossed over to become a fugitive on the Outside. Hiding out in the Union headquarters MaryAnn is slowly coming to terms with the lies she has been brought up with.
But when a friend asks for help MaryAnny finds herself on a dangerous rescue mission that takes her on a terrifying journey back into the desperate clutches of the Director and the Light. MaryAnn faces a fight for survival. It's a fight she must win against insurmountable odds - but is it one she is willing to win at any cost?
Light the Way is the second book in The Union Trilogy. Set in a dystopian future The Union Trilogy is about death and coming to terms with loss, the abuse of power, discrimination and the fear of the unknown.
MaryAnn Hunter has crossed over to become a fugitive on the Outside. Hiding out in the Union headquarters MaryAnn is slowly coming to terms with the lies she has been brought up with.
But when a friend asks for help MaryAnny finds herself on a dangerous rescue mission that takes her on a terrifying journey back into the desperate clutches of the Director and the Light. MaryAnn faces a fight for survival. It's a fight she must win against insurmountable odds - but is it one she is willing to win at any cost?
Light the Way is the second book in The Union Trilogy. Set in a dystopian future The Union Trilogy is about death and coming to terms with loss, the abuse of power, discrimination and the fear of the unknown.
251 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 1, 2015
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About the author
Joe Kipling
2 books20 followersWith a surname like Kipling, Joes' future
as a writer might have been predetermined at
birth. . . . . well at least it assured her a good place
on the bookshelves.
An avid traveller she has spent many years backpacking around the world and by pure luck managed to avoid catastrophe, although she has been known to miss a flight or two.
She now lives in West Yorkshire and if she's not at home she’ll be found hiking in the hills around her house with her dog Rosie.
BLINDED BY THE LIGHT is her debut novel
as a writer might have been predetermined at
birth. . . . . well at least it assured her a good place
on the bookshelves.
An avid traveller she has spent many years backpacking around the world and by pure luck managed to avoid catastrophe, although she has been known to miss a flight or two.
She now lives in West Yorkshire and if she's not at home she’ll be found hiking in the hills around her house with her dog Rosie.
BLINDED BY THE LIGHT is her debut novel
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March 6, 2016
4.5 on my blog. The book gets right into the action aided by a new POV character. This new character who travels to a new, and important, location within the story is what keeps this dystopian clear of second book syndrome. Don't worry, we still fall back into Maryann's POV and return to my favorite location from Blinded by the Light. What I love about these books is we also get to know the characters as they celebrate holidays and participate in entertainments. I think this fleshes out the characters more because we see who they are when they are relaxed, too. This makes the secondary characters more 3-D also. And there is a dog. Dogs always make a story better! There was no major cliffhanger, and thank goodness because Joe takes her sweet time writing her books. I will let her slide though because when they are finished they are superb. Warning: those of you who need gobs of dripping romance in your YA, there is zero, so be forewarned. If you know me at all you will know this story got extra points from me for it! There will be a full review on the blog soon and I will add the link when it is posted. I received an eARC from the publisher in return for an honest review.
May 26, 2019
A brilliant follow up to Blinded by the Light. This time, in addition to MaryAnn’s point of view, there’s Charlotte’s point of view, which doesn’t detract from the main character and definitely adds to the story, as MaryAnn can’t be in two places at the same time.
In this book, we once again join MaryAnn, who is growing from her experiences and is no longer the spoilt rich kid we met at the beginning of book one. Although still uncertain as to whether or not she wants to join The Union, she doesn’t hesitate to help when one of the Unionists family members needs rescuing from The Light.
MaryAnne and her friends undertake a dangerous journey and rescue attempt, even though it puts their lives at risk, and MaryAnn within reach of the Director of the Foundation again.
I hoped for a lot from book two and was not disappointed. I can’t help wondering whether MaryAnn and Peter will ever stop arguing for long enough to realise that they have feelings for each other.
I am more than ready for book three. Fingers crossed, I won’t have to wait for too long.
In this book, we once again join MaryAnn, who is growing from her experiences and is no longer the spoilt rich kid we met at the beginning of book one. Although still uncertain as to whether or not she wants to join The Union, she doesn’t hesitate to help when one of the Unionists family members needs rescuing from The Light.
MaryAnne and her friends undertake a dangerous journey and rescue attempt, even though it puts their lives at risk, and MaryAnn within reach of the Director of the Foundation again.
I hoped for a lot from book two and was not disappointed. I can’t help wondering whether MaryAnn and Peter will ever stop arguing for long enough to realise that they have feelings for each other.
I am more than ready for book three. Fingers crossed, I won’t have to wait for too long.
April 18, 2016
Light the Way is the second book in The Union Trilogy. Set in a dystopian future The Union Trilogy is about death and coming to terms with loss, the abuse of power, discrimination and the fear of the unknown.
This is one of my favorite series. I love that the author contacted me again to read and review Light the way. If you have not read my review for Blinded by the light you can check that out here.
I loved reading this book. The dystopian setting for this story was written well. I was happy to see that MaryAnn has grown some from the first book. It still is a lot for her take and to understand but she does try. This story is written from two POVs but it does not take away from the main character.
Peter is still the fun witty guy that I loved from the first one. He and Daryl are great together and are more like brothers. The relationship that Peter has with MaryAnn is sweet. She is like his little sister. There was one part in the book between Peter, MaryAnn, and the Watch.I don't want to spoil it but you can see the influence that MaryAnn has on him. There were a tons of others but that was my favorite one.
The journey for the characters was a big risk. The consequences were understood but for what they all believed in it was worth it to them. The plot in this story was good and it had me guessing the whole way. I could really see this trilogy becoming a movie.
Overall I love this series and I can't wait for the next one to come out.
Rating 4.5 Stars
Recommend? Yes
This is one of my favorite series. I love that the author contacted me again to read and review Light the way. If you have not read my review for Blinded by the light you can check that out here.
I loved reading this book. The dystopian setting for this story was written well. I was happy to see that MaryAnn has grown some from the first book. It still is a lot for her take and to understand but she does try. This story is written from two POVs but it does not take away from the main character.
Peter is still the fun witty guy that I loved from the first one. He and Daryl are great together and are more like brothers. The relationship that Peter has with MaryAnn is sweet. She is like his little sister. There was one part in the book between Peter, MaryAnn, and the Watch.I don't want to spoil it but you can see the influence that MaryAnn has on him. There were a tons of others but that was my favorite one.
The journey for the characters was a big risk. The consequences were understood but for what they all believed in it was worth it to them. The plot in this story was good and it had me guessing the whole way. I could really see this trilogy becoming a movie.
Overall I love this series and I can't wait for the next one to come out.
Rating 4.5 Stars
Recommend? Yes
January 4, 2016
2014 was a year for finding new authors and new favourite books. Joe Kipling’s Blinded By The Light was an amazing dystopian fantasy that blew me away, so needless to say, I have been eager for the release of book 2, Light The Way.
I was happy to see that MaryAnn (the protagonist) has grown through her experiences. In the first book, she is quite spoilt and oblivious to the suffering of others, however that is through ignorance and not lack of care. Book two introduces us to a still vulnerable but stronger and braver MaryAnn. As we continue to follow her story and her struggle to decide whether she belongs in The union or not, we are introduced to some likeable, new characters, such as the out-spoken Pink-haired Flo and Eric the bully with a heart. This dystopian world and all its characters is expertly constructed and drew me in just as book one did and I had to retreat to my reading cave, until I had finished.
I loved book one and sometimes a second book in a series can be a bit of a let-down after the initial scene setting of the first. This book surpassed my expectations, had me guessing all the way through and left me wanting to know more. It also has me asking, will Peter and MaryAnn ever realise they have feeling for each other?
This needs to be the next Hollywood Blockbuster from a book!
I can’t wait for book 3 but I’ll also be very sad when the trilogy ends. Can’t wait to see what Joe Kipling dreams up next.
I was happy to see that MaryAnn (the protagonist) has grown through her experiences. In the first book, she is quite spoilt and oblivious to the suffering of others, however that is through ignorance and not lack of care. Book two introduces us to a still vulnerable but stronger and braver MaryAnn. As we continue to follow her story and her struggle to decide whether she belongs in The union or not, we are introduced to some likeable, new characters, such as the out-spoken Pink-haired Flo and Eric the bully with a heart. This dystopian world and all its characters is expertly constructed and drew me in just as book one did and I had to retreat to my reading cave, until I had finished.
I loved book one and sometimes a second book in a series can be a bit of a let-down after the initial scene setting of the first. This book surpassed my expectations, had me guessing all the way through and left me wanting to know more. It also has me asking, will Peter and MaryAnn ever realise they have feeling for each other?
This needs to be the next Hollywood Blockbuster from a book!
I can’t wait for book 3 but I’ll also be very sad when the trilogy ends. Can’t wait to see what Joe Kipling dreams up next.
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