Book Recap: Light of Asteria by Elizabeth Isaacs

Cover Inspection:
Fitting. I think it symbolizes Gavin and Nora's love
like in the story itself.

SUMMARY (book description based on GoodReads):

If Nora Johnson hadn't been on campus that day she would have never known her true destiny. Helping her friends move into the dorm that she wanted to call home, Nora accidentally collides with mysterious stranger, Gavin Frey. His very first touch sends flames through her heart. The world seems different-something within her has changed. She tries to resume her mundane life, but she is now consumed with the one whose very presence ignited her soul, the one with eyes of emerald. Nora soon learns that an energy buried deep within has been unleashed. She now wields unimaginable power and has become Gavin's source, his strength. Her newfound joy is shaken when she discovers that Gavin is not who he appears to be and she has been thrust in the middle of a war of mythical proportions. Negativity allows all things evil to flourish, the earth is under siege. The fate of creation hinges on the power within her heart. Will she be strong enough to survive? A gripping tale of unbounded love and ancient power, The Light of Asteria will take you on an epic adventure filled with war, treachery, and demons, as well as unimaginable delights.

BOOK REPORT CARD:

Cover	3.0
Plot	3.0
Writing	3.0
Characters	3.0
Ending	3.5
Overall Rating	3.0 Very Good! (89% to 92%) * highest rating possible is 4.0

LOCATION/SETTING:
Modern day North Carolina. Then the characters travel to the place where the elves live.

MAIN CHARACTERS:
The main character is Nora. She is eighteen years old, and is just starting college. She began developing powers she did not know she has after she met a handsome man named Gavin. Nora is curious about anything and everything. She lives with her foster parent Edna.

WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT:
Nora is helping her best friends move in to their college dorm. On the way home, she bumped into Gavin. This collision sent ripples down Nora's body, and she knew that her life would never be the same.Gavin visits her in her place of work several times, and Nora finds herself falling for him. But she found out that Gavin is hiding a secret, and eventually she finds herself in the midst of a war between the good and the good-turned-bad elves.

LOVE: 
I love the way Nora and Gavin are very emotionally open to each other. Their love story is really very romantic. Gavin is old fashioned, and clings to the traditions of the place where he comes from. Nora and Gavin's relationship is mature from the beginning. I think it bypassed the "baby" stage. While they do have relationship issues, they always manage to get through it all, just as love should every time. It sends a very positive message. I also liked the fact that Nora is Gavin's source of power. I actually believe this is true for all of us. Love really is a person's source of strength. I also love the fact that nature plays a major role. It's amazing to me how the elves communicate with nature. I loved those parts in the book. It made me wish that all people have the ability to do that too. I also love the part about unicorns. There aren't many good unicorn books, and it was nice reading about those mythical creatures. Also, the writing is like a song. I especially loved the descriptions in the book. It felt like I was watching a movie.

NO LOVE:
I didn't like the way Gavin made decisions for Nora. I felt that he did not trust her enough to make good decisions for herself. The books also depicted Nora as this "pure creature." What does that even mean? I never really got the full meaning of that idea, and how "purity" meshes with being "human." Another complaint is that there were abrupt changes in the scenes in the book.

FAVORITE CHARACTER:
I love Rena. She immediately accepted Nora into their world, and for that, I loved her instantly. Eventually, she became Nora's best friend. She taught Nora some of the ways of the elves. She's very caring, bubbly, and loyal.

FAVORITE LINE:

“I would be grateful for everything he had given me and forgive him for what he couldn’t”

MUSINGS:
While I loved Gavin, I think that he is too emotional for my taste. (haha) Nevertheless, he is one of my top book heroes. He's protective, handsome, powerful, and brave. This book has everything. It's a combination of everything I love in a book: action, romance, fantasy, and an adventure in another world. But for me, what really stands out about this book is the message about forgiveness, and ultimately, love.

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AUTHOR'S WEBSITE:
Elizabeth Isaacs

SIMILAR READS:
The Understorey by Fisher Amelie
Bridger by Megan Curd

CONTENT REVIEW:
profanity: mild
violence: mild
sexual content: moderate
mature themes: mild
age recommendation: 13+