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Sunshine
Sunshine doesn’t know what she is. She was her mother’s imaginary friend made flesh, and now she’s little more than wisps of spirit without her parents’ love to anchor her. Pure luck brings Raphael into her life, bringing her into the world again, but who is she without the definition of someone’s want?
She is pure magic in a world that laughs at the notion. Raphael never knew he had an unanswered prayer until the day Sunshine stumbled into his world. Now he will fight anyone and anything that might take her from the world, even if it’s the woman he loves.
Who is she? How can he keep her? How can she be purely herself in this world, without the definition of others to bind her? And how can he persuade her that his love is strong enough to let her fly unfettered?
She is pure magic in a world that laughs at the notion. Raphael never knew he had an unanswered prayer until the day Sunshine stumbled into his world. Now he will fight anyone and anything that might take her from the world, even if it’s the woman he loves.
Who is she? How can he keep her? How can she be purely herself in this world, without the definition of others to bind her? And how can he persuade her that his love is strong enough to let her fly unfettered?
96 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 15, 2017
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August 24, 2018
Sunshine in Shadows
I've read this now three times and I think I understand it and how I feel about it better each time.
This borders on magical realism in some ways. It's not quite paranormal, since the story isn't about how OTHER Sunny (or Sunshine or Aria) is, but about how she becomes part of the world at large. The connections she makes on her journey to discovery.
The question of how Sunny came to be is less important then what it means to become yourself. Xia's post note explains a little of this - knowing when you are you and not someone else's cipher.
I appreciated that as well as the growth Sunny went through. In the end the feelings if isolation, disconnect and loneliness are universal.
I've read this now three times and I think I understand it and how I feel about it better each time.
This borders on magical realism in some ways. It's not quite paranormal, since the story isn't about how OTHER Sunny (or Sunshine or Aria) is, but about how she becomes part of the world at large. The connections she makes on her journey to discovery.
The question of how Sunny came to be is less important then what it means to become yourself. Xia's post note explains a little of this - knowing when you are you and not someone else's cipher.
I appreciated that as well as the growth Sunny went through. In the end the feelings if isolation, disconnect and loneliness are universal.
May 22, 2019
Full disclosure: This book was hard for me, just because of the emotional space I'm in these days, my asexuality and general prudishness, and the fact that romance really isn't my typical genre. I may reread in the future though.
November 1, 2017
In the last few years, my view of fantasy romances has unfortunately been limited to words and phrases like: vapid, bland, cliche, poor writing.
This book is none of that.
Ekaterine Xia artfully weaves urban fantasy into this sweet college romance. In full disclosure, I am not an avid romance reader - or at least, I’m a picky one. I picked it up because I had been talking with the author on Twitter, and I’m very glad that I did.
“Sunshine” delves into the relationship of Sunshine, a mysterious girl who disappears at will, and Raphael, a young college student taking way too many hours. There’s certainly sexual desire, but the narrative focuses on their budding love. The pleasurable mix of romantic tension, humor, and overarching themes that make this short work both addictive and fun to read. In particular, I enjoyed how you can both read it lightly and deeply - depending on your mood.
Xia’s style is controlled but not subdued. She has a strong mastery over descriptions and you may very well be literally swept away while reading.
If you enjoy romance with fantastical elements, read this book. Now.
This book is none of that.
Ekaterine Xia artfully weaves urban fantasy into this sweet college romance. In full disclosure, I am not an avid romance reader - or at least, I’m a picky one. I picked it up because I had been talking with the author on Twitter, and I’m very glad that I did.
“Sunshine” delves into the relationship of Sunshine, a mysterious girl who disappears at will, and Raphael, a young college student taking way too many hours. There’s certainly sexual desire, but the narrative focuses on their budding love. The pleasurable mix of romantic tension, humor, and overarching themes that make this short work both addictive and fun to read. In particular, I enjoyed how you can both read it lightly and deeply - depending on your mood.
Xia’s style is controlled but not subdued. She has a strong mastery over descriptions and you may very well be literally swept away while reading.
If you enjoy romance with fantastical elements, read this book. Now.
January 22, 2018
This book is a reflection of the character Sunshine herself; mystical, whimsical, and poetic. The story somehow manages to show the realism of college life (and all its uncertainties), while adding a kind of magical element to it. Raphael is sweet and relatable, a boy stumbling through life and trying to figure out his path. Sunshine, whose defining characteristic is being undefinable, is, despite her magic, just another girl wanting to know who she is and her place in the world. The romance is a slow build, but very much worth it. Just as this book is very much worth the read. I don't want to say too much because I believe that the magic of this story needs to be experience first hand. Five stars!
April 30, 2019
Short but sweet. I would enjoy other stories in this universe.
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