ARC Review: Of Flame and Light (Weird Girls #7) by Cecy Robson {Tour} ~ Excerpt

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(Weird Girls #7
Cecy Robson
Urban Fantasy - Paranormal
October 18th 2016
eBook
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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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Of Flame and Light is book seven in the Weird Girls series by Cecy Robson. It’s an Urban Fantasy series featuring a wicked set of paranormal races. It’s the second book to feature Taran as the lead, which means you definitely need to read the books in order.

I love this world and the Weird Sisters. Each sister is unique in their own way and the family bond they have is just so heartfelt. Returning to this world is a joy and also an emotional wrecking ball. Ms. Robson has a way of always making me cry and feel so deeply for her characters. The emotional journey and turmoil they go through is just overwhelming. You feel their pain and struggles. Of Flame and Light was no different.

I was odd and captivated by the storyline and characters. I loved Taran and oh boy did I feel for her. Poor poor Taran is struggling in so many ways. Her power is burning her alive, her relationship with her mate Gimini is kinda in the outs, and she has to swallow her pride and go to the Witches for help. Her life is imploding around her. She has always been the strong tough sister, who puts on the tough guy attitude, but deep down their is more to her then that. Will she master her powers before time runs out?

Their are other things going on to when dark powers, rogue witches, and zombies come crawling around challenging the combined strength of the weres and coven. It was nice to dive into the witch coven and have them spotlighted. We don’t get much on them in previous books until now. The story is exciting and intense. The battle scenes are action packed and Taran, faces her training challenges head on with determination and spirt that only she can pull off.

Gemini and Taran, I wanted them to talk things out. Neither fully understood why the other was shying away and the struggles they both felt. That’s because of the lack of communication. But this pair bring out all the emotions – tears, heartbreak, frustrations, laughter, and passion.

We are also treated to previous characters from the series, mostly Taran’s sisters and their ongoing stories. Em, yes I noticed something going on with her. Can’t wait for that situation to come out.

Of Flame and Light delivered a powerful read with a splendid climax scene well worth the build up. We get some earlier issues resolved, but still the door is left open for more of Taran’s story. Not all is complete. I can’t wait to see what happens next.

Rated: 4 Flame and Light Stars

*Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy provided by Cecy Robson via Tasty Book Tours with the sole purpose of an honest review. All thoughts, comments and ratings are my own.

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Challenge(s): Pick Your Genre (Paranormal/Urban Fantasy) (2016)

 

 

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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!

 

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cecy robson
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. 

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I'm an outdoor sun loving reader living near San Fransisco. I’m a mother, wife, animal & book lover. I'm the owner, reviewer & mind behind Angel’s Guilty Pleasures. My favorite animals are horses & dogs. As for reading I love all things paranormal & urban fantasy & my favorite shifters are dragons.

4 comments on “ARC Review: Of Flame and Light (Weird Girls #7) by Cecy Robson {Tour} ~ Excerpt

  1. Beautiful review and wonderful feature. Thank you for taking the time to read OF FLAME AND LIGHT.

    • It was my pleasure, Cecy. Thank you for stoping in and checking out my review! ^_^

  2. Lovely review. Thank you for hosting OF FLAME AND LIGHT today!

    • It was my pleasure to host & review. I thoughtfully enjoy this series!!