The fire she once mastered so easily has become her greatest adversary
and is now slowly burning her alive . . .
OF FLAME AND LIGHT
Weird Girls #7
Cecy Robson
Releasing Oct 18th, 2016
Taran Wird holds the unique ability
to conjure fire and lightning. She is mated to Gemini, Second in Command to
the Squaw Valley Pack of the Lake Tahoe Region, and the sole werewolf to
possess the ability to split into two wolves. And although they are mates, Taran's
insecurities have driven them apart.
Devastated by an injury that left
her with a zombie-like limb, Taran struggles to regain command over her magic.
But when her arm and her power turn against her, lashing out on those she most
loves, she knows she can no longer carry this burden alone. Not that she likes
the alternative.
The only way to regain control of
her magic is to align and learn from the local coven of witches―the very ones
who sought to banish her when she and her three unique sisters first moved to
the mystical region. But although Taran is trying, the teachings don't come
easy, and the tasks leave her weak and emotionally shattered.
Yet Taran must learn and learn fast.
Time is running out. The fire she once mastered so easily has become her
greatest adversary and is now slowly burning her alive . . .
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Cecy Robson is an award-winning
author of magical realms, to-die-for Alpha heroes, and young adult
adventure. A double RITA® 2016 finalist for Once Pure and Once Kissed, and published
author of more than fifteen titles, you can typically find her on her laptop or stumbling blindly in search
of caffeine.
Excerpt
My focus drifts to my sisters. “Do what you have to and stay safe. Don’t worry about me.”
It’s a stupid thing to say. Of course they’ll worry. For once in our lives I’m the one who needs coddling. Not that I don’t absolutely hate it.
My hiking boots press into the ground as we move away from the road. They’re not what I count as cute shoes. But since my cute clothes tend to end up covered with blood and smelly supernatural fluids, here I am in jeans, a long-sleeved shirt and vest, and yeah, the hiking boots.
Bren leaps over a thick section of brush, landing smoothly as I try to figure out the closest way in. “It’s clear,” he says. “Come on.”
He means the first few feet are clear. I can’t see jack over these thick brambles. I look hopelessly to Emme, wishing I didn’t have to. She regards me almost apologetically, realizing what I’m asking her to do.
Emme is good at a lot of things: baking, scrapbooking, and keeping up on all our collective bills. But her aim sucks. So when she throws me over the brush with her force, it takes all I have not to scream. Thankfully Bren is good at catching, no matter how bad the throw.
“Christ,” I mutter as he eases me down.
Shayna inherited a bit of were from Koda’s essence. And while she’ll never heal or run as fast as a were, he gave her enough agility to clear the thick brambles without Emme’s help.
Poor Emme. Her aim isn’t any better on herself. Bren has to “go long” to keep her from slamming into a tree when she launches herself forward.
Shayna and I jog ahead to where Bren is lowering Emme to the ground. He kisses her cheek, a show of affection he often demonstrates to us, but this time she doesn’t welcome it like she once did. She meets his eyes, backing away slowly, as if she’s afraid to step too close. Bren frowns, speaking low. Emme answers with a nod, but again steps further away from him.
Shayna doesn’t seem to notice, skipping across the rugged terrain as if we’re out for a stroll and not walking into some evil crap we may have to kill before it rips us apart. But I notice. Something is definitely up with Emme. I stiffen when he strokes her cheek. And son of a bitch, it may have to do with Bren!
Review
Author Cecy Robson
Format e-ARC
Print Length 350 pages
Publisher Self
Published October 18, 2016
Taran Wird holds the unique ability to conjure fire and lightning. She is mated to Gemini, Second in Command to the Squaw Valley Pack of the Lake Tahoe Region, and the sole werewolf to possess the ability to split into two wolves. And although they are mates, Taran's insecurities have driven them apart.
Devastated by an injury that left her with a zombie-like limb, Taran struggles to regain command over her magic. But when her arm and her power turn against her, lashing out on those she most loves, she knows she can no longer carry this burden alone. Not that she likes the alternative.
The only way to regain control of her magic is to align and learn from the local coven of witches―the very ones who sought to banish her when she and her three unique sisters first moved to the mystical region. But although Taran is trying, the teachings don't come easy, and the tasks leave her weak and emotionally shattered.
Yet Taran must learn and learn fast. Time is running out. The fire she once mastered so easily has become her greatest adversary and is now slowly burning her alive . . .
My Opinion
After the events for A Curse Unbroken readers were left with a happy ending for Celia and Aric. Yet the fate of mated pair, Taran and Gemini was questionable. Gemini, the Beta to Aric’s Alpha is the one for Taran. Patient while she is anything but, cautious when she is impulsive, they were the perfect mated couple. That is until the last battle when Taran is torn apart and wolf magic is used to give her a new arm. Not only is her magic and the wolf magic are at odds, so are her and Gemini. The battle made Taran’s confidence go down the drain. Not helping matters any is Gemini pulling away from her. Her fire is attacking those she loves, and she must turn to the same individuals that attempted to harm her sisters when they first arrived to Lake Tahoe.
Taran has always been the sister with a personality and a half- spunky, feisty and full of life, ready to take on the world. The disfigurement and Gemini’s reaction has brought her down a peg or two. The emotional rollercoaster that Taran goes through is enough to give anyone whiplash. She is angry not only at the world but also her mate. She has every right to be- what the heck- Gemini?
I have always adored Gemini, his calming presence always a blessing in the previous novels. Then this book happened, and if he had been in the same room as me-I kinda wanted to tell him that he was “digging his own grave.” There were times I wanted to slap him so hard that it knocked him into next week. As it stands he made me ugly cry twice- both times hubby asked if I was okay. On the topic of Genevieve, you are in the wrong, you know why and you deserve to be taken out back behind the shed for a nice smack down by Taran’s closest relatives. Too bad they all belong to your pack.
Taran- girl has been through heck and back. The punches just keep on coming and instead of giving up she gets even. She is not too good to get her hands dirty. She never gives up and love is the reason she tries so hard. She will find answer, even if it is one that is hard to swallow.
Of Flame and Light is the first full novel where Taran is the in the spotlight. Previously designated as support staff, or secondary character she shines in a book all her own. This book brings all the feels, especially if you are already invested in the previous books. Opening it was like coming home, and what an explosive home that is. You will laugh, you will cry and you will seriously want to yank Genevieve by the hair so hard that you get a hand full of nothing but roots. In short- go one click this series and binge read until you get to Of Flame and Light (read it slowly as it is a long time till the next one is released). The ending will leave you satisfied and yet curious- what is Misha up to? What is going on with Emme?
My Rating 5 out of 5 stars
Favorite Quote You’re my perfection.
Other People
Bren- sisters’ bestie
Genevieve- head witch
Alice- she is interesting
Mrs. Mancuso- has a hate hate relationship with Taran
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Love this review so hard. Thank you for reading and featuring OF FLAME AND LIGHT--and for the ugly cries (they mean a lot).
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