Alight: The Peril by K.C. Neal
Publisher: StoneHouse Ink
Publishing Date: September 21, 2012
Series: Pyxis #2
Genre: YA, Paranormal
Received: For review as part of blog tour
Others by this Author: Pyxis
Publishing Date: September 21, 2012
Series: Pyxis #2
Genre: YA, Paranormal
Received: For review as part of blog tour
Others by this Author: Pyxis
Goodreads Synopsis: When Corinne learns who the second Guardian is, she must find a way to make peace with the last person in the world she wants to deal with. As she struggles, her nemesis unleashes an otherworldly evil, and a mysterious illness strikes Corinne’s friends. Faltering under the weight of her destiny, Corinne escapes to the dream world. There, she meets Zane, an Australian guy with a hot accent and a revelation that binds them together and alters the path of Corinne’s life. She throws herself into fighting for everything she loves, but just as she’s certain she will prevail, she’s robbed of what she needs most?
Ana's Rating:
The thing is, I read Pyxis almost a year ago. The magic of the first time just wasn't there anymore when I tried to re-read it, and although I thought I was still eager for the sequel, I really did not have that feeling of anxious anticipation for Book 2 as I did right after I first read Pyxis.
To add fuel to fire, I had expected much entertaining cuteness similar to the previous book in this series, Pyxis. I really enjoyed how Pyxis kept the action and mystery light and airy, and didn't take itself way too seriously. Alight was quite the opposite. I was looking forward to these charming characters spending their days fighting evil, yes, but mostly doing slightly unethical activities that resulted in hilarity, having misunderstandings and then resolving conflicts. I can get loads of action in any book. Rarely do I find a read whose absurd occurrences make me smile (and chuckle. And laugh). Basically, Alight just doesn't have the magnetic appeal that Pyxis had.
I have to admit though, Neal's narration and writing style has improved vastly since Pyxis. The experience has really done wonders for this lady. I couldn't believe it was the same person writing Alight.
Last time, there was the cool plot and subpar writing style. This time, I see a so-so plot and fantastic writing. What will it be for Book 3? Both? None? I guess I'll just have to wait another year to find out!
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5 comments:
There's nothing more challenging than topping yourself, especially when what you are trying to match or top is a "hit."
The pressure is ON the second time around that wasn't there before public expectations set in. This is why I think it's important that an author change genres so that he/she is not competing with that first book. But I also know that if the public loves pixies in book one, they want more of them in book two. And so does the publisher!
Irv
This happens at times... The first book in a series is ok ok, but the second one somehow picks up pace and things start happening. This sounds like a nice read, though I haven't heard of the series. I'm off to check out your review of Pyxis.
Great review, Anagha! :)
Sarika @ The Readdicts
Aw, well I guess nothing's perfect. I'll keep this one on my TBR, but I'mmnot in a hurry to read it...
i bought pyxis ages ago and never got round to reading it, i'm wondering if should just wait til the whole series is out now!
I have been meaning to read pyxis, but too bad the second book is just okay. That sucks.
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