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A Beautiful Dark by Jocelyn Davies

A Beautiful Dark by Jocelyn Davies

Release Date: September 27, 2011
Publisher: HarperTeen
Age Group: Young Adult
Shelfability: Acquire/Borrow
Pages: 320
Format: Advance Reader Copy
Source: BEA
Interest: Debut
Challenge: 2011 Debut Author Challenge
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On the night of Skye’s seventeenth birthday, she meets two enigmatic strangers. Complete opposites—like fire and ice—Asher is dark and wild, while Devin is fair and aloof. Their sudden appearance sends Skye’s life into a tailspin. She has no idea what they want, or why they seem to follow her every move—only that their presence coincides with a flurry of strange events. Soon she begins to doubt not just the identity of the two boys, but also the truth about her own past.

In the dead of a bitingly cold Colorado winter, Skye finds herself coming to terms with the impossible secret that threatens to shatter her world. Torn between Asher, who she can’t help falling for, and Devin, who she can’t stay away from, the consequences of Skye’s choice will reach further than the three of them could ever imagine.

A tale of light and dark with a supernatural twist.

A Beautiful Dark has everything I love about a paranormal read. Otherworldly creatures and a love triangle! I know some readers loathe a love triangle, but I for one cannot get enough of them! I mean, what girl wouldn't want two gorgeous boys fighting over her! Perhaps I just like seeing a fantasy from my youth playing out! HA!

Skye was a very likable character. She was polite, imperfect & considerate, and not in the annoying way that some characters can be. That was just the type of person that she was and it worked for her. I also loved the relationship with her best friend Cassie. Although they were into different things, Skye with her skiing and Cassie with her music, they will still able to have a strong relationship. I love reading about a healthy relationship of best friends! Notice I didn’t say perfect, but healthy!

I can’t fail to mention the two boys in this novel. Asher and Devin. Both mysterious and appealing in their own ways. Completely different ways, but fascinating all the same. I have to say I struggled along with Skye in her determination to figure out who to trust. This isn’t your typical “love” triangle.

The mythology in the story is also very intriguing. I don’t want to get into to much about it. The boys are angels in a sense, but there is much more going on that one would first assume. I’m hoping we learn more about that aspect of the novel in the future.

And that ENDING! WHAT WAS THAT!?

You might like A Beautiful Dark if you like: Lauren Kate, Becca Fitzpatrick & Alyson Noel.