First Light

by Liz Kerin

[Quirky Cat]

Summary:

Nine months ago, Mia lost her mother, her home, and, in some ways, her sense of self. Now she's wandering, trying to find the man who caused all this. Unfortunately, he's a hard man to find. Trust us – Mia is the only one trying to hunt him down.

As such, she will have to get creative if she wants to succeed where the police have failed. That means entering the same networks he runs through and risking her life on a daily basis. You know she isn't going to think twice about it.

Review:

First Light is the second novel in the Night's Edge duology, and it hit just as hard as the first. We're talking about a vampiric disease affecting countless people, one woman out for justice/revenge (take your pick), and a quest to understand oneself.

What hit me the most was how different First Light was from the first novel. It has the same characters and the same story, but the overall feel has shifted. Mia feels both more lost and more determined, depending on the situation. It's an interesting and highly emotional mixture, to say the least.

Oh! I should mention that First Light is split into two points of time – a past and a present. I was more invested in one of the two for the longest time; then it would flip. Back and forth, I went until it all came together in my head.

Long story short - First Light is so worth the read. Especially if you loved Night's Edge, you'll want to see how Mia's story plays out.

Highlights:
LGBTQ+
Vampires
Paranormal Fantasy

Trigger Warnings:
Blood/Vampirism
Attacks

Thanks to Tor Nightfire and #NetGalley for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.

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