Lost In Starlight by Sherry Soule
ISBN:
978-1495433351
GENRE: Upper YA / SyFy Romance
Release date: June 26, 2014
Rated:
PG-13
Excerpt:
http://sherrysoule.blogspot.com/2014/04/new-series-by-sherry-soule-starlight.html
Amazon Webpage:
http://www.amazon.com/Sherry-Soule/e/B00596ANCA
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20707942-lost-to-starlight
*This book was provided by the author for an honest review*
Review:
Sherry
Soule’s writing style is always so refreshing and unique, great to unwind and
just read for the heck of it. Her characters are so realistic and appealing,
you can’t help it but fall in love with them or hate them if they’re bad.
Hayden is your typical bad boy with a heart of gold and to be honest, I just
didn’t connect with him as much as I would have liked it. Yes, he was perfect
because he wasn’t really a douchebag and accepted her for who she was without
trying to change anything about her, but he wasn’t really growing or developing
on the pages. But then again, it’s not about me, is it? Sloane’s chemistry with
Hayden sure as heck lit up the pages. They made a good team, I’ll admit it. But
still, you know? Oh, and his brother… he just fell flat to me. So, a few
characters need more development.
Thing
is, sometimes I got a few bad vibes like the fact that Sloan just rolled with
the punches. I’m still not quite sure whether her quick acceptance of things
was a good thing or bad. I mean, a bit more of a surprise and shocking reaction
would have been nice. What’s up with looking up things online? Everyone knows
it’s innacurate. The beginning just played the “new, mysterious person in town
with a big secret that I’m going to guess” card too hard. I feel like Sloan
just wasn’t herself then. My pet peeve is that sometimes certain things happen
like an accident and only a few eyebrows are raised. Like, there were no
consequences to the strange and unexplained.
Sloan
is great, though. She’s witty and doesn’t lack in the sarcasm department. No
matter what, she will stand up for herself and just… be, you know. Sloan is a
great role model, the poster child for what the rest of us should realize, that
it’s okay to be yourself and not be “normal.” I mean, where’s the fun in that,
right? The realism also comes from the normal teen issues that girls sometimes
have to deal with like body image, family and, of course, boys. See, that’s the
thing with YA, a teen can read it and be like, “I understand that girl (or
guy), I’m going through something like that” while an adult can look back and
nod because they remember having experienced it, too.
As
far as the writing and everything, Sherry Soule has nailed the genre. Both
adults and teens should read Lost In Starlight. It’s the perfect combination of
syfy, romance and suspense. It’s both intriguing and action-packed. The romance
will keep you interested and coming back for more because there’s a balance in
the book where one part of it won’t suddenly overwhelm the reader. Sloan, the
intrepid reporter, is like the Clark Kent of the story and I’m anxiously
waiting for the next volume in the series so I can once again enjoy Sloan and
Hayden’s adventures. Hopefully, next time Hayden will grow to be more than just
Sloan’s boyfriend. She needs more than just a hottie.
Rating: 3.5
Rating: 3.5
