“Spark” by, Amy Kathleen Ryan. (Book #2 of the Sky Chasers
series)
Since this is the second book in
the series I will do a little recap. The sky chasers series is set in space on
two sister ships called the New Horizon and the Empyrean. The two ships are
sent into space to colonize the new earth. The New Horizon is sent first with
the Empyrean following a year later. In “Glow” (Book #1) we are introduced to
Waverly, Kieran, Seth, Anne Mather, and a host of other phenomenal characters. The
two ships meet in space (which wasn’t supposed to happen until they landed on
new earth) and the trouble begins.
This is a difficult review for me
to write because so much can be given away if I say the wrong thing. I was
skeptical when I was given the first book in this series but the plot sounded
interesting. It wasn’t long before I realized what a gem I held in my hands. I
think I read “Glow” in one evening and it was thrilling. I was waiting not so
patiently for the release of “Spark” when I was sent an advanced copy from a
wonderful lady at St. Martins (To say I was excited is an understatement). I
read “Spark” in two days and that is only because I had to work. Not wanting to
give too much about the story away, I am just going to touch on a few of the characters.
*Waverly is complex and stunning.
My heart breaks for her and fights along side her throughout these books. She
is very young and is forced to make decisions that most adults wouldn’t be able
to face. Watching her harden and change as the story progresses is painful
because I want to help her and protect her. I love her.
*Seth is a very smart boy who grew
up with a brutal father. He goes through a fairly big transformation in these
first two books and I think he is a contender for my favorite character. I love
how clever he is and he brings some humor into this heavy series.
*Kieran is basically a good guy who
believes that he is doing the best for his people but he has these flashes of
darkness that send a chill up your spine. I found myself liking him one minute
and hating him the next. It will be interesting to see where he ends up.
“Spark” is a flawless addition to
the sky chasers series and I loved every second of it. This series is intense,
dark, and completely engrossing. I like this series better than the “Hunger
Games” and the “Marked” series. I highly recommend these books to all readers.
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