Cody Lakin

Casey's grandfather disappeared shortly before he was found dead in Lamplight, California. Known for being a cruel man, Casey isn't surprised he died. But when Casey is given his grandfather's journal, he learns of a cult obsessed with finding God in a Higher Place. One his grandfather was actively participating in. Casey suspects the cult played a part in his grandfather's death and starts his journey to Lamplight, California. Eager to find out what, or who killed his grandfather. But a higher place isn't the only thing his grandfather found. The God of Doom, Moros, begins whispering in Casey's ear, making him question everything he knows about life and death. Like his grandfather, Casey is no kind man and is the perfect vessel for a God of doom.

Jezebel is a girl with startling purple eyes. She has been journeying in the Higher Realm for three years, following what is called the Fairy Path. She seeks entrance into the fairy library to gain knowledge and discover her purpose. Along the way she encounters residents of the higher realm, learning their traditions and culture. And while the journey has been peaceful, the danger is lurking around the corner as Moros sets his eyes on Jezebel. If she isn't careful, she will endanger everyone around her in her quest for knowledge.

Together these two characters will decide the fate of humanity.

One of the main goals for Cody Larkin was to establish this as a sequel, but also a standalone book. He did an excellent job providing readers with enough information for this to work as a standalone. He also dropped hints at the previous novel that will intrigue people to backtrack and find out what else happened in Lamplight prior to this story.

This book is for someone who enjoys debating the Nihilism philosophy. Casey's story is heavy with talk of higher powers and whether or not his life meant anything. However, I easily grew bored and my mind drifted as he held debates in his head. It seemed that every time he did something new, he had to question the purpose of it all. I am not one for large philosophical debates, so, unfortunately, most of his storyline was not interesting to me. The only parts I did grow interested in were when he showed his darker side. The side that knew its way around a gun and how to take down multiple targets at once.

Jezebel, on the other hand, has everything handed to her in the first half of the book. It seems the girl can do no wrong and there is no conflict in her story until you are well over one hundred pages into the book. Once the reader starts learning about her eyes and what happened in Lamplight, California before her journey, things start to pick up. Jezebel is also a heroine who always needs saving. Not my favorite type of female.
Also, be prepared to read a story that is heavy on dialogue and not a lot of action. Large amounts of information are told to the reader by characters instead of being shown. With large chunks of exposition, it was hard to process everything going on and retain what I needed for the story. I will highlight though, that Cody's descriptions of fairy are beautiful. As I read about each new area Jezebel visited, it was like seeing a painting in my mind full of vibrant colors and life.

I recommend this book for those who enjoy fast kindled romances and philosophical debates.… (más)