The second installment of the Nightingale Trilogy begins on a beach of broken glass and Sephone Winter slowly dying. On her quest with the war-weary ex-ruler, Dorian, and the mysterious but sassy former slave, Cass, Sephone must decide her fate. The only problem is, without a cure, all paths end in her death.
Her heart burns with deep affection for the broken man who saved her life and actively avoids the boyish wanderer who seeks her, but the nation’s fate is more important than the desires of her heart. With a gifted fire wheeler behind them and a persuasive enemy beside them, saving the world is more difficult than they realize. Sephone will have to decide between family and love as war boils beneath the surface of the foggy land.
Lumen is just as fantastic as its predecessor, Calor! I enjoyed the mutable twists and turns our quests take us on, the inner struggle of each character, and the magic that flows from the page. Action-packed pages pulled me through to the surprising ending and I’m ready for the conclusion of the trilogy.
J. J. Fischer you have done it again!
Score sheet:
Spice/ Romance: No spice, mild kissing and hugging.
Violence: Mild. Blood and death mentioned. A character off-screen as their throat cut.
Morals/Worldview: Christian/good morals, Parts have an allegorical Jesus.
Recommended reading age: 17+
