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The Light Trilogy #2
Fight
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The Light people thought they knew everything there was to know about their unique existence, but they were wrong. Their new enemies possess untold Dark power and for the first time ever, they don’t know what to expect—and they don’t know how to win. But Gabe and Marienne won’t admit defeat. They’ll hold on to one another, and they’ll stay firm in their belief that they and their comrades can save their dying country. No matter what happens, they won’t give up. Because the only thing worse than losing is not daring to fight at all.
**The Light Trilogy contains adult content.**
The Light people thought they knew everything there was to know about their unique existence, but they were wrong. Their new enemies possess untold Dark power and for the first time ever, they don’t know what to expect—and they don’t know how to win. But Gabe and Marienne won’t admit defeat. They’ll hold on to one another, and they’ll stay firm in their belief that they and their comrades can save their dying country. No matter what happens, they won’t give up. Because the only thing worse than losing is not daring to fight at all.
**The Light Trilogy contains adult content.**
467 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 29, 2014
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K.L. Cottrell
12 books44 followersK. L. Cottrell is a writer of romance. She loves turning daydreams, real-life experiences, and unexpected moments of inspiration into something she can use to bring both healing and entertainment to herself and others. She loves reading, has an addiction to music (and to her husband), is a child at heart, and could eat Tex-Mex every day of her life.
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October 1, 2019
When last we left the Light Force, a new breed of enemy from the Dark World was next in line to bring chaos and destruction to this world: the Tatts. Inked up magic users along with their demonic brethren the Hellions have made life miserable for those who don’t conform to their evil agenda. Marienne and Gabe, along with the rest of the Light Force, refuse to go down without a fight. They have the tools, they have the know-how, but most importantly, they have each other and will do anything to protect what is sacred in their lives. There will be blood and death, but there will also be victories and love. Who will survive in this classic clash between good and evil?
Yes, this book is about slaying monsters. Yes, there’s a lot of violence. Despite it all, however, this book maintains a positive vibe from the beginning to the end. The way the Light Force treats each other is refreshing to anybody who wants a break from the drill sergeant mentality so prevalent in fantasy and sci-fi fiction. Don’t get me wrong, I love a dark story as much as the next sicko, but even I need a breath of fresh air every now and then. This book delivers on that front and so much more. You can create conflict in a novel without having your beloved good guys constantly at each other’s throats. The author proves that over and over again. The Light Force isn’t just a group of likeminded people. They’re family. They’re friends. They’re lovers. They’re everything they need each other to be…except Rafe, who’s a total jerk.
As long as we’re keeping the positive vibes going, let’s talk for a bit about the romance between our two narrators, Gabe and Marienne. I’ve read a lot of novels in my day with romantic subplots and I can safely say that these two are my favorite couple, hands down, end of story. They’ve got more chemistry than a periodic table. They can kiss and be physical with each other without being hokey. They’re equal to each other in terms of respect given and how well they perform in fights with Hellions and Tatts. Everything that can go right in this relationship does go right…and I love it to pieces! You know who else I can love as a couple? Wes and Beatrix, who are just as lovey-dovey and just as respectful to each other as Gabe and Marienne. I’m feeling giddy even as I write this review!
But with every hero, there are villains waiting in the wings to bring the happiness to a grinding halt. Though not technically a villain, Marienne’s ex-boyfriend Rafe is painful to read about due to his obnoxious and jealous behavior (which makes me wonder why he’s not secretly a Hellion or a Tatt). Claire, Marienne’s sister, has always been nasty and malicious with her salty dialogue and newly acquired demonic tone. If there’s one villain you have to look out for more than others, it’s Leuan Cain, Tatt billionaire. Yes, he has dark magic and fighting abilities equaled by nobody, but that’s not what’s scary about him. He’s scary because he’s charming to ordinary people. He gives civilians hope and love and in return they give him their free will. He’s a typical politician without ever once landing a position in the White House. In the same way Donald Trump appeals to white nationalists, Cain appeals to the weak and frail. That is one way to make a villain believable and formidable at the same time.
I could go on and on about how much I love K.L. Cottrell’s Light series. I could make a laundry list of reasons why this book in particular deserves five out of five stars, a grade I don’t give out so freely. But when you finally pick up a copy of this novel, it’ll all become clear to you in a heartbeat. You feel the love and positivity right away with the opening speech about our fights in life. You want to be best friends with everybody in the Light Force (except for Rafe). You want to see Cain and other villains get their comeuppance by the time the third novel in this series is over. Those things by themselves are enough to convince me to give any book five stars. But together? Oh man!
Yes, this book is about slaying monsters. Yes, there’s a lot of violence. Despite it all, however, this book maintains a positive vibe from the beginning to the end. The way the Light Force treats each other is refreshing to anybody who wants a break from the drill sergeant mentality so prevalent in fantasy and sci-fi fiction. Don’t get me wrong, I love a dark story as much as the next sicko, but even I need a breath of fresh air every now and then. This book delivers on that front and so much more. You can create conflict in a novel without having your beloved good guys constantly at each other’s throats. The author proves that over and over again. The Light Force isn’t just a group of likeminded people. They’re family. They’re friends. They’re lovers. They’re everything they need each other to be…except Rafe, who’s a total jerk.
As long as we’re keeping the positive vibes going, let’s talk for a bit about the romance between our two narrators, Gabe and Marienne. I’ve read a lot of novels in my day with romantic subplots and I can safely say that these two are my favorite couple, hands down, end of story. They’ve got more chemistry than a periodic table. They can kiss and be physical with each other without being hokey. They’re equal to each other in terms of respect given and how well they perform in fights with Hellions and Tatts. Everything that can go right in this relationship does go right…and I love it to pieces! You know who else I can love as a couple? Wes and Beatrix, who are just as lovey-dovey and just as respectful to each other as Gabe and Marienne. I’m feeling giddy even as I write this review!
But with every hero, there are villains waiting in the wings to bring the happiness to a grinding halt. Though not technically a villain, Marienne’s ex-boyfriend Rafe is painful to read about due to his obnoxious and jealous behavior (which makes me wonder why he’s not secretly a Hellion or a Tatt). Claire, Marienne’s sister, has always been nasty and malicious with her salty dialogue and newly acquired demonic tone. If there’s one villain you have to look out for more than others, it’s Leuan Cain, Tatt billionaire. Yes, he has dark magic and fighting abilities equaled by nobody, but that’s not what’s scary about him. He’s scary because he’s charming to ordinary people. He gives civilians hope and love and in return they give him their free will. He’s a typical politician without ever once landing a position in the White House. In the same way Donald Trump appeals to white nationalists, Cain appeals to the weak and frail. That is one way to make a villain believable and formidable at the same time.
I could go on and on about how much I love K.L. Cottrell’s Light series. I could make a laundry list of reasons why this book in particular deserves five out of five stars, a grade I don’t give out so freely. But when you finally pick up a copy of this novel, it’ll all become clear to you in a heartbeat. You feel the love and positivity right away with the opening speech about our fights in life. You want to be best friends with everybody in the Light Force (except for Rafe). You want to see Cain and other villains get their comeuppance by the time the third novel in this series is over. Those things by themselves are enough to convince me to give any book five stars. But together? Oh man!
November 12, 2023
Well Written
The second book in the Light Trilogy from K.L. Cottell could have been separated into two books of completely different genres, as there are two main plots in this novel. There’s the romance story of Gabe and Mari (who act like a couple of lovestruck teenagers most of the book), and there’s the dark fantasy/sci-fi story of the Light against the Hellions. As a horror/action guy, I was drawn to the intense battle scenes that were extremely well written. I’m not as much into the love story, but that’s not to say it wasn’t also well written and meaningful to the overall story. The author has created a powerful world with intriguing characters and it will be fun to see how this trilogy comes to a head.
The second book in the Light Trilogy from K.L. Cottell could have been separated into two books of completely different genres, as there are two main plots in this novel. There’s the romance story of Gabe and Mari (who act like a couple of lovestruck teenagers most of the book), and there’s the dark fantasy/sci-fi story of the Light against the Hellions. As a horror/action guy, I was drawn to the intense battle scenes that were extremely well written. I’m not as much into the love story, but that’s not to say it wasn’t also well written and meaningful to the overall story. The author has created a powerful world with intriguing characters and it will be fun to see how this trilogy comes to a head.
November 18, 2016
Another Great Book by K.L
After reading the first book in the series, I couldn't wait to start reading this one. It definitely did not disappoint! The action aspect of it was still a bit slow to me, but maybe I'm just impatient because I want the Lightforce to kick some serious Tatt ass! lol But the reason the action part was a bit slow was because the author focused a lot on the characters' relationship development, which I can definitely appreciate! Gonna start reading the next book ASAP!
After reading the first book in the series, I couldn't wait to start reading this one. It definitely did not disappoint! The action aspect of it was still a bit slow to me, but maybe I'm just impatient because I want the Lightforce to kick some serious Tatt ass! lol But the reason the action part was a bit slow was because the author focused a lot on the characters' relationship development, which I can definitely appreciate! Gonna start reading the next book ASAP!
May 30, 2016
OMG! K. L. Cottrell does it again! A wonderful and loving read!
I just love the way this girl writes, you can really get into the characters and it sometimes can be heartfelt that it makes you cry. I cried in this book, also book 1, I can just imagine what book 3 will do to me. <3
Thank you for writing! :)
I just love the way this girl writes, you can really get into the characters and it sometimes can be heartfelt that it makes you cry. I cried in this book, also book 1, I can just imagine what book 3 will do to me. <3
Thank you for writing! :)
July 1, 2016
Each book of this series just keeps getting better! We get to know these characters so intimately, so completely, that they become absolutely real. I laughed with them, cried with them, and triumphed with them. This series has possessed me now and I can't wait to read the final book!
April 22, 2023
MOUTHWATERING!!! I love this trilogy SO MUCH! It’s quite insane how much honestly. I was constantly on the edge of my seat. K.L. definitely knows how to pull on your heart strings and that is just one of the many things I love about her writing. She is one of my favorite authors ever!!! And I love her and these books so much!
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