Rate: 4.5/5
Recommend for: Fans of The Mortal Instruments, urban fantasy, steampunk, and hilarious heroines.
Disclaimer: I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Lightborne is the first book in The Bexley Chronicles by author Brindi Quinn. It centers around Bexley, a Lightborne, who is one of the many such warriors tasked with defending the modern day world from the darklings of Nocturne. She's an enjoyable protagonist, and made me chuckle aloud from her antics and personality. This heroine is an absolute gem and I'm utterly besotted with her.
What I liked most about this story was that Bexley wasn't the typical ultra special girl being awakened into a wonderful world of magick. She's already living it on her own, having already learned the skills and knowledge for her work. She's an enjoyable, relateable protagonist, and made me chuckle aloud from her antics and personality. Bexley is an absolute gem and I'm utterly besotted with her.
The plot took me on a roller coaster of emotions with her as she navigates what she thinks she knows to be true, and just when I thought I had something figured out, BAM, PLOT TWIST. Lightborne is a wild ride of a book, and worth every minute of it. I only dared put the novel down when I couldn't keep my eyes open anymore!
Lightborne is an experience in and of itself with spectacular world building, an intriguing plot, and superb character interaction and development. I was on the edge of my seat throughout.
I eagerly anticipate the sequel, Nightborne. I need it. I need it right now!!