Veil of Shadows by Jennifer Armintrout

This is book 3 of the Lightworld/Darkworld series. I must be honest, out of all 3 books in the series this one was my least favorite.

Synopsis (from back of the book): With the Immortal Denizens of the subterranean Lightworld & Darkworld societies locked in battle, the heiress the the Faery throne is exiled to the human realm above. Accompanied to the upworld by her mother's most trusted advisor, Cerridwen is bound for Eire- and the last fae stronghold on earth. But even this fabled colony is no true haven.

In the absence of the true Fae monarch, the formidable Queene Danae established herself as a ruler-and she does not wish to relinquish her power, especially over the devout Humans who live among the Fae servants.

Torn between her own beliefs and the ideals her mother died for, Cerridwen searches for clues to her destiny- is it on Earth among the Humans, or beyond the ethereal portal, in the immortals' ancestral home? Neither path can avert bloodshed- and the choice may not be hers to make.

My thoughts: It took me over a month to read this book. It was just really slow in the beginning. Luckily the storyline does pick up but not until halfway through the book. The cover of the book is cool. Danae is a wicked, mean, and very bad girl. I really liked her as the enemy. But mainly the story is a sad attempt at a love story. Overall I give it a 2/5.

Child of Darkness by Jennifer Armintrout

This is the 2nd book in the Lightworld/Darkworld series. This book was really hard to rate. I liked it occasionally and hated it the rest of the time. Love it or hate it, I couldn't put it down.

Synopsis (from back of book): Once upon a time yet to come, creatures of myth and fairy tale gained entry to the human realm- and were expelled with extreme prejudice. Banished underground, they carved out two kingdoms: the Lightworld of the fae and their kin, and the Darkworld of demons, werewolves and their ilk. But the boundaries between these worlds and the upworld are about to be redrawn...in blood.

At a Lightworld royal gala, Queen Ayla announces the betrothal of her daughter, Cerridwen, to a high-ranking councilor. Though strategically brilliant, the engagement comes as a shock- to Cerridwen especially. Infuriated by er mother's high-handedness, ignorant of her own true origins, she flees the court- leaving herself vulnerable to those who would see the Lightworld destroyed.

Amid burgeoning unrest, desperate desires become divided loyalties and terrifying mercenaries lurk in the shadowy space between rebellion and anarchy.

My thoughts: This book was much darker than the first in the series. I spent a lot of time hating Ayla, it was like she is a completely different person in this book, and feeling sorry for Malachi. I would say this book have very little romance. This book was like a train wreck I just couldn't turn away from. Also the cover was weird. The only correlation I could make between the seahorse is that in the book there are horrible creatures called water horses. Hm... mm... just for being able to make it through this book I gave it a 3/5.

Queen of Light by Jennifer Armintrout

This is the first novel of Ms. Armintrout's Lightworld/Darkworld series. I really liked the unique story in this book. Goodbye Vampires and wolves to taking center stage. Hello Death Angel's and faeries.

Synopsis (on back of book): In a time not long from now, the veil between fantasy and reality is ripped asunder- creatures of myth and fairy tale spill into the mortal world. Enchanted yet horrified, humans force the magical beings underground, to colonize sewers and abandoned subway tunnels beneath their glittering cities.

But even magic folk cannot dwell in harmony, and soon two Worlds emerge: the Lightworld, home to faeries, dragons, and dwarves; and the Darkworld, where vampires, werewolves, angels and demons lurk.

Now, in the dank and shadowy place between Lightworld and Darkworld, a transformation is about to begin...

Ayala, a half faery, half human assassin, is stalked by Malachi, a Death Angel tasked with harvesting mortal souls. They clash. Immortality evaporates, forging a bond neither may survive. And in the face of unbridled ambitions and untested loyalties, an ominous prophecy is revealed that will shake the Worlds.

My thoughts: I enjoyed this book. It was different from your typical romance. Ayala is strong, independent, and completely kick ass! Malachi is a guy you just can't help but like. I gave this book a 5/5! I loved the fae creatures and their magical world, along with the inside look at their corrupted fae court.

I also loved the cover art for this book!