Happy Black Friday, Everyone!! I know everyone is looking for Christmas gifts but they are also looking for Christmas reads. So, I thought I would give my review of my Thanksgiving read, Lighthouse the first book in The Elemental Essence Series and the very first book written by new author, Connie Sanchez.
The setting of this book took us from the sunny beaches of Florida to the bustling state of Texas. Mrs. Sanchez does a good job of transitioning us from each of these settings. Since the main character, Maddie is pushed from home to home after the death of her mother, the settings are a perfect way to show her transition from each home.
The characters are wonderful. Maddie is someone who most teens can relate too. Gideon is a guy that would melt all of their hearts. The rest of the characters are well-written. I even became attached to one of the minor characters. I hope to hear more from Anwar in future books.
The plot ripped my heart out at the beginning with the death of her mother. As the story continued, I was happy that Maddie was settling in. The paranormal aspects of the story melded with the characters well and kept the story going. This story is about a lot of things but most of all, it is about a teenage girl who finds her place after tragedy.
I give this book a five star rating and recommend it to everyone who likes the paranormal especially teenagers. I think this book will speak to them more than anyone. I would like to end by thanking Connie Sanchez for an enjoyable read.
My rating: 5
Book Cover Rating: 5
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