The Light of Asteria

May 18, 2010 Jennifer rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Everyone, my top fav. book

Recommended to Jennifer by: Elizabeth Isaacs

Shelves: own

Bottom Line - The Light of Asteria is a powerful mystery to behold, it had me weeping with intense pain, and laughing with the joy of the years passed, it wrapped my emotions up, and expelled them out of my body, in away that I have never before experienced, I can only hope that one day, my daughter finds the love that Nora did, she deserves it...and though it's selfish, and not of the right intent, I hope one day I can find that love again too. It's powerful and there's only a few books that I...more

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Oct 09, 2010 Cass - Words on Paper rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: read-2010, review-copy

I asked for a review copy from Elizabeth Isaacs upon reading a post from her on Goodreads (she wanted reviewers), and at first I was a bit hesitant. Would I enjoy this read? However, the little reviews out there persuaded me to push forward and ask, and I am SO glad that I did, because had I not done so, I would never have found this treasure.

It is beautifully written, and from the first page, Isaac's eloquent and sophisticated language and form is prominent, though still very much YA. [example]...more

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Cass - Words on Paper I asked for a review copy from Elizabeth Isaacs upon reading a post from her on Goodreads (she wanted reviewers), and at first I was a bit hesitant. W...more
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Jan 25, 2012 Haley ~ YA-Aholic rated it 4 of 5 stars

"What I need to know is...can you accept me for who I am? Can you love someone not of your world?"

The Light of Asteria was nothing, but exquisite. I believe there are 3 different kinds of authors out there…ones that are good writers, and ones that are good story tellers. There are the books that, yes the authors writing is amazing, but the story itself is nothing exciting or throat gripping. Then there are the authors that while their writing could use some work, there imagination to tell an ama...more "What I need to know is...can you accept me for who I am? Can you love someone not of your world?"

The Light of Asteria was nothing, but exquisite. I believe there are 3 different kinds of authors out there…ones that are good writers, and ones that are good story tellers. There are the books that, yes the authors writing is amazing, but the story itself is nothing exciting or throat gripping. Then there are the authors that while their writing could use some work, there imagination to tell an amazing story is captivating. Once in a blue moon, I will come across an author that is both an amazing storyteller, and writer. Elizabeth Isaac’s story fulfilled my book needs to the fullest, The Light of Asteria gave me romance, action, it gave me friendship, betrayal, loss everything someone would want in a story..not only did it give me all of this, but the words that made the story were nothing short of extraordinary.

Although Nora’s life isn’t perfect, she is happy with her life out on the farm with her foster mother Edna. She works at a hardware store, attends community college, and has two friends Kate and Holly. Her life would seem average, normal. That was all before she met Gavin, after running into him on campus she feels alive for what feels like the first time. The events that follow make Nora realize that humans are not the only kind on earth, and that she herself may not be as she seems..

First I want to go over Elizabeth’s writing, it completely consumed me. The way Elizabeth captures the scenery threw Nora’s mind was so vivid; I was able to picture everything perfectly. The scenes throughout The Light of Asteria were gorgeous, tons of beautiful forests, a scene of unicorns, and another of butterflies, there were some very beautiful scenes in The Light of Asteria that I loved being able to imagine so clearly with Elizabeth’s writing. Of course with the beautiful scenes, also came the epic battle scenes with the Dokkalfar, and those were gruesome, and well EPIC.

Along with the amazing writing, came an amazing story, I loved every aspect of this story! The romance between Gavin and Nora was magical, the friendship between Rena and Nora was great, the love between Nora and her foster mother Edna was touching, the action scenes were awesome, and the scenery was beautiful.

All in all, I absolutely loved The Light of Asteria. Anyone looking for an amazing story with beautiful writing, magical romance, and anything you could possibly want in a novel, then I highly recommend The Light of Asteria. It’s a novel that will take your breath away..

  "I love you," I mumbled, falling into oblivion.

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Sep 22, 2011 Donna {Book Passion for Life} rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: for-review, from-author, kindle, ya-paranormal-romance

“I love you,” he whispered. He took me in his arms and kissed me with such tenderness and commitment that I thought I would surely drown.

Fantasy books for me are a bit out of the norm but when I came across this book, I knew it was one I had to get my hands on. Thankfully, the author kindly offered me a review copy so of course I quickly snapped it up….and let me tell you, I wasn’t left disappointed.

The Light of Asteria is an addictive and engrossing novel that will truly touch you’re heart. T...more “I love you,” he whispered. He took me in his arms and kissed me with such tenderness and commitment that I thought I would surely drown.

Fantasy books for me are a bit out of the norm but when I came across this book, I knew it was one I had to get my hands on. Thankfully, the author kindly offered me a review copy so of course I quickly snapped it up….and let me tell you, I wasn’t left disappointed.

The Light of Asteria is an addictive and engrossing novel that will truly touch you’re heart. The author Elizabeth Isaacs manages to captivate and compel you into the world that she has created and makes you feel every single emotion that runs through this book. Not only do you feel the emotions but you also imagine a beautiful world that is very well described that you can’t help be touched by. The world you’re introduced to is pure, full of love and full of light that you can’t help but fall in love with.

I’ve never read anything about Elves in before so you can imagine my surprise when I realised what the story was about. I did honestly think at one point “What’s so special about Elves?” but oh my, was I left shocked. Elves are truly graceful creatures that only ever fall in love once. When they find their mate they are tied together in a beautiful ceremony that binds them together forever and the love they feel for one another makes each person stronger. This new take on finding your soul mate is truly an amazing story to read about. The thought and love that has gone into this part of the story really touched my heart and I absolutely fell in love with the concept. It’s truly beautiful.

Before Nora met Gavin, she was a slightly weak character who never really believed in herself but as soon as she meets him, everything changes. She becomes a determined and strong character that grows throughout the story. Gavin’s love for her is so completely undeniable that it gives her more strength each day. But Nora loves Gavin just as much and their love for one another really shines through out this book. The secondary characters were second to none. Edna & Rena were another two fantastic characters that I loved but then there’s Elaine, Malachi, Elias who were also fantastic additions. The story wouldn’t have been the same without them. I have to say, I wish we had gotten to know Michael but his story, of course was inventible.

The only reason I didn’t rate this a 5 was because there were a few times, I felt slightly confused with some of explanations but despite that, the story itself was still beautiful, full of exciting twists and turns. It moves at its own steadily pace which will leave you dying to know more.

The Light of Asteria is definitely romance at its best and I promise you, you won’t be disappointed and I can’t wait for the sequel.
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Jul 05, 2011 Patricia (Patricia's Particularity) rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: young-adult, favorite, own, own-ya

There are many novels out there that try to combine the fantastical with elemental and paranormal while attempting to remain 'real'. Sadly most of these novels are not as successful as one would hope in bringing these, and many more, elements together to create a beautiful harmonic tale. Elizabeth Isaacs' The Light of Asteria is the EXCEPTION. I will be honest, I was timid when I first started to read this book. While Elizabeth Isaacs' writing is far from dull and horrible, it's synopsis seemed...more There are many novels out there that try to combine the fantastical with elemental and paranormal while attempting to remain 'real'. Sadly most of these novels are not as successful as one would hope in bringing these, and many more, elements together to create a beautiful harmonic tale. Elizabeth Isaacs' The Light of Asteria is the EXCEPTION. I will be honest, I was timid when I first started to read this book. While Elizabeth Isaacs' writing is far from dull and horrible, it's synopsis seemed too far fetched, but there was still something about it that kept me going. To say I was not disappointed is one of the understatements of the year.

There is something wholesome and honest about the main characters. Nora... I dare you to find a bad bone in her body. Despite not being able to go to college with her best friends she finds the silver lining, knowing that her place is with her foster mother Edna. Edna is everything you could want in a mother, a grandmother, and a best friend. Like Nora, she lives life everyday to the fullest, refusing to be anything but happy. Then of course enters our main man, Gavin. When they literally collide into each other spark literally fly, and I mean literally. From that moment on, everything changes for not just Nora but everyone surrounding her.

It is hard to describe much about this amazing book without giving too much away. Nora and Gavin are connected in a way everyone dreams about - it is almost the perfect romance and relationship while remaining true and honest to reality. While at times things got a little sappy between the two, their relationship grows with every page, developing into something amazing and perfect. But what is an amazing novel without the remaining characters. I fell in love with every main character in this book (except the bad ones of course). Gavin's elf family each had their own distinct personality that flew off the page.

Beyond the romance and excitement and relationships, Elizabeth Isaacs creates an entirely different type of main character you would not think of: the setting. As this book focuses on elemental aspects (earth, wind, fire, etc.) it is very important for not only the characters but the readers to have respect for the setting itself. The connection created between the characters and the elements are crucial to the entire book - without it there would literally be no purpose for this book.

Elizabeth Isaac has created the perfect book for anyone to read. While it is on the heavy side of page numbers, and is a feat, it is worth every page. Isaacs' writing makes you feel you are actually there with Nora experiencing everything she is. When she feel happiness you feel happiness, when she feel pain you feel pain. It is impossible to describe every aspect of this book that makes it what it is - You just have to read it for yourself.(less)

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Oct 17, 2011 Brandi Kosiner rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: re-reading

Everyone should pick up a copy of this novel, and read it, then poke Elizabeth to write and get the next one released sooner :D

This is a truly lyrical novel. The words flow over the page and the pacing is wonderful. It also keeps me guessing, feeding me a little information at a time, enough to keep me hungry for more. It provoked many emotions from me, making me laugh, tear up, feel joy, sorrow, and everything else in between.

This is another of the love at first sight, and touch but it has a pa...more Everyone should pick up a copy of this novel, and read it, then poke Elizabeth to write and get the next one released sooner :D

This is a truly lyrical novel. The words flow over the page and the pacing is wonderful. It also keeps me guessing, feeding me a little information at a time, enough to keep me hungry for more. It provoked many emotions from me, making me laugh, tear up, feel joy, sorrow, and everything else in between.

This is another of the love at first sight, and touch but it has a paranormal element, so that makes it a little better for me. They both have “gifts” and these gifts are amplified concerning one another. I like though that it feels like a pure relationship, there is just something different (good) about the way their interactions are written, be it dialogue or actions.

The love that Nora and Gavin have and develop is something that I long for and that I hope that my own daughter, like Elizabeth's, finds one day. It makes me ache for the purity and the strength of their love even through trials.

The characters are beautifully conveyed. Nora is a great protagonist, she narrates beautifully and she is easy to relate to. Her strength, love and ability to understand and forgive all make her lovely. Gavin is a heart-throb and going on my top 10 literary crushes. He is not a bad boy- he communicates and is emotionally real. He helps Nora to learn that she is valuable- for who she is not what she does and who she is to others. This is a wonderful message and I wish that all women could learn this lesson and have someone so awesome to help teach it to them. They built each other up and help to highlight the best in the other, and encouraged the bettering of themselves too.,

As far as secondary characters, they were amazing as well. Rena is a wonderful addition; funny and the type of best friend that I could only hope to have. Edna is a pleasant surprise, being a strong presence in Nora's life, whereas many YA novels have conveniently absent parents. The way that she cares for and took in Nora is commendable, and I love seeing their relationship played out and the sacrifices they will make for each other. I don’t quite understand the purpose of Holly and Kate unless just a way to meet Gavin, but it seems there would be another way. With as close as it made them out to be, they are absent; however the friendship between Nora and Rena that develops is sweet, and completely makes up for it.

Elizabeth writes so that her fantasy world just seems so real to me, and the characters feel so alive. I feel like I am taking part in this awesome story.

I love her message that even though there may be a bit of dark in us all, it is all about how we chose to respond, and how we can love and live and overcome, letting the light shine through. I also appreciate that fighting this darkness is a constant struggle, as it is in real life, but that the struggle itself does not make you bad, the fight can help to make you stronger.

The story has it all- an amazing love story, friendship, the moral that love prevails, good vs evil, magic, and mystery.

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Mar 22, 2012 Hope Collier rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I just finished The Light of Asteria. I could not put it down! The best word I can find to describe the experience is: Wow... The beauty of Elizabeth's story is unlike anything I have ever read. She has an incredible knack for putting the reader *in* Nora's shoes. You see what she sees--but more powerful, you feel what Nora is feeling. Her love, devotion, and heartache become a part of who you are. I can truly say I have never experienced a story like The Light of Asteria before. The plot is ori...more

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Jul 05, 2010 Anja rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I found out about 'The Light of Asteria' through Jennifer S. and soon I started following Elizabeth on Twitter. She is such a sweet person! =) When I finally got my copy of her book I immediately started reading and finished it in two days.

Let me just start by saying: Oh my god! I LOVE this book! This is one of my absolute favorites! Never have I read such a beautiful and emotional book like 'The Light of Asteria'. I loved absolutely everything about it. The characters were wonderful and real a...more

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Jun 24, 2010 MissHavoc {Cry Havoc! Reviews} rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: EVERYONE!

Recommended to MissHavoc {Cry Havoc! Reviews} by: Jennifer

Let me just start by saying THANK YOU to Jennifer S. for recommending this book! It was not even what I was expecting. The cover and synopsis kind of threw me off and I wasn't that interested in reading it, but I am so glad I did.

I also want to say a big THANK YOU to the author, Ms.Isaacs for writing such a wonderful story. I feel like a better person for reading this.

The Light of Asteria was the MOST emotional book I have ever read, hands down. I was choked-up or crying for at least 2/3 of the...more

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Dec 24, 2011 Lauren rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy, clean-young-adult, romance, ebook

I stumbled upon this book unexpectedly, and I was very glad that I did! I didn’t know much about the story when I began reading, and I was pleasantly surprised to find the start of a delightful fantasy series.

At first, I found the writing to be extremely choppy and it took me quite a while to get into the flow of the story. I think it’s because the author has a very matter of fact writing style. Also, between the beginning of the book and the end, the characters are in very different places so...more

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Feb 22, 2012 Brittany rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I really enjoyed this book. Delightfully written! Great imagery. A beautiful tale. Captivating!

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Aug 11, 2012 Laurie rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: read-in-2012

I am so glad Elizabeth Isaacs made the first book in her series over three hundred and fifty pages. Why? Besides being able to enjoy her prose, I totally understood her story. Sometimes I feel rushed reading some of today's fantasy YA but not this time. I liked Nora, the main character of this tale. She is humble, honest, selfless, loving and strong. Her relationship with her foster mother, Edna, is refreshingly normal (yay!) and I was touched by Nora's decision to attend the local community col...more

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Jul 28, 2011 Tens22 rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

(Review part I written at 4pm)

I hate to say bad things about books. Blame my 4th grade teacher who chastised me about folding over pages and bending back covers, or my 7th grade teacher, who promptly silenced any rebukes from our class with "If you think you could write one better, go ahead and try don't just bring down other's efforts." So when I find myself 266 pages into this book and can't help feeling bludgeoned with how similar it sounds to Twilight ($@#*&!), it's hard for me to keep r...more

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Sep 10, 2010 Marissa Novels On The Run rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

WOW! WOW! WOW!....... Did I mention WOW!? This is like no other I have read. It is a book of pure and raw emotion.

Elizabeth uses the strengths of colours and elements to help the reader visualise every aspect of the book. The senses are in overdrive with this book. I truly felt apart of the story. And yes.... I cried. There were two parts that I shed a tear for - one of sorrow and one of relief.

Nora is a wonderful female lead that grows spiritually, emotionally and even physically throughout the...more

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Jul 01, 2010 Tracy Riva rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: alternate-reality, fantasy, family, fiction, innocence, mythological, romance, supernatural, young-adult, elves

Light of Asteria: Kailmeyra’s Last Hope by Elizabeth Isaacs, is a refreshing and enchanting expedition into a fascinating and well-developed land of fantasy. Isaacs has developed interesting characters who come vividly to life on the page, as well as a funny and refreshing romance that teaches young adult’s the value of waiting until marriage for intimacy.

I absolutely love Isaac’s characters, and her pages are populated with them. There is Edna, the wonderful woman who raised her when she was a...more

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Aug 05, 2012 Ashley (Firestarbooks) rated it 5 of 5 stars

WOW! I knew this book was going to be great since a lot of my friends commented on my weekly haul video saying that this book was just simply brilliant. And surely they did not lie! When I first started the prologue, I was stunned by the lyrical writing of Elizabeth. Her words captured me as if they were jumping out of the page and grabbing me with their small ink hands. The words seemed to twist and turn like mist and slowly forming into pictures and scenes that I can picture with clarity. And...more

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Feb 25, 2012 Lauren Shatto rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Never a fan of instant love, but I thought I would give this book a chance anyways. The love story part of the book was just so so in my opinion. I wish I could understand why Nora was so in love with Gavin. It did not, in my opinion, convey what qualities Gavin possessed that made Nora fall in love with him. I could understand why he fell in love with her; she shared her life and experiences with him. Besides that, I did not mind the characters personalities. Though Rena reminds me of Alice fro...more

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Sep 03, 2010 Michelle novelsontherun rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

4.5 Stars for this book!!!

I must start by saying the book blurb doesn't begin to show the reader what they are instore for. The words that came to mind when I finished this book were , deep love, passionate, pure, spiritual, emotional, at times peaceful.

18 year old Nora Johnson lives with her foster parent Edna. She loves her like a mother. They have a beautiful bond. Very early into the book you realise Nora is special. Nora has a gift that reveals itself to the reader over chapters.

Gavin Frey...more

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Aug 06, 2012 Lisa (Bookworm Lisa) rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: received-to-review, 2012, fantasy, young-adult

Nora is not your average young lady. She has a sad past and is very loyal to her friends. She is staying home from college to help out her aging foster mother. She is a wonderful girl who cares deeply.

She helps her two friends move into the dorms when she literally bumps into a young man who she feels an instant connection to. It doesn't take long until he becomes her focus. The great thing is that he is just as interested in her.

This takes the story into a fantasy realm. There is danger, good v...more

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Jan 13, 2012 Valerie rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2012-reads, 2012-tbr-pile-reading-challenge

My Summary:

Nora Johnson's life changes the day she literally runs into a gorgeous guy with emerald green eyes on campus. She's been helping her friends move onto campus but she has to go back home to the community college. Not that she couldn't get into a big school, it's just...well... complicated. Disappointed to leave her friends, she hurries off campus only to run into Gavin. The wave of emotions and change that heats through her is tangible. She hurries off expecting to never see him again....more My Summary:

Nora Johnson's life changes the day she literally runs into a gorgeous guy with emerald green eyes on campus. She's been helping her friends move onto campus but she has to go back home to the community college. Not that she couldn't get into a big school, it's just...well... complicated. Disappointed to leave her friends, she hurries off campus only to run into Gavin. The wave of emotions and change that heats through her is tangible. She hurries off expecting to never see him again. But she has been changed in more ways than being attracted to a guy she doesn't think she can have. Those changes refuse to be ignored. So she finds excuses to go on campus again and there he is. What's more, he seems like he at least want to be friends. Nora falls fast and hard for Gavin but he has secrets he isn't telling her. One of the biggest secrets is that she is different than anyone he has ever met. He wants nothing more than to be around her. Should she be trusting him? Who is he really? Nora must decide as she struggles to figure out who she is and how she fits into Gavin's mystical world.

My Thoughts:

4 stars - a great read

I think I'm an urban fantasy girl. I don't really like epic fantasy where the other worlds are so strange and different that I spend too much time trying to keep up with the world building that I don't enjoy the story. I think The Light of Asteria is a great comprise to these two worlds. Starting in a nice comfortable world that I know well, this story introduces the central players and some of the "magic" while I'm still very happy surrounded by things I easily understand. Then just when I'm wondering more about what's on the other side of the portal, the story goes there. But because I already know so much about my characters and their lure, I'm still happy learning about their new world. Nice world building.

The plot for this story started fast, with Nora meeting Gavin with in just a few pages. The mystery was in place quickly and I was hooked. I wanted to know what Gavin was and what happened to Nora when he touched her. The scenes sped by giving me important information but not dragging through nonessential. Bottom line, enjoyed the plot.

The best part of this book was the characters. Nora has had more than her fair share of struggles in her life. She can't go to a big college with her friends because she needs to help her foster mom take care of the farm. While it makes her sad, she is a strong determined girl making good choices. I liked her right away. I will say that before the end of the book, I was beginning to think Nora was a little too perfect - don't growl at me Gavin. ;) But she is a nice strong female lead. By far, my favorite character is Gavin. Holding back his secrets, Gavin is a warrior that fights demons and wants to protect Nora. But guess what, Nora saves him more times than he saves her. Nice change there. What I really liked about Gavin is that he grew over the course of the book. Nora seemed to already be...well... perfect but Gavin has some growing to do. And he did. I loved that he listened to Nora and while he didn't always like what she told him, he almost always responded positively. Before the end, he was a better person. Love that in a character. LOVE the relationship between Gavin and Nora, so steamy while still very appropriate for teens.

As for the ending, can I just say that I really HOPE that book two picks up in the very second that book one ends. It's not really a cliffhanger but I would have loved one more chapter. Needless to say, I'll be reading book two very soon.

This is a great read if you like your fantasy not quite so epic but still out of this world. Great YA read too.
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Jan 21, 2013 Louise rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I would like to take the time to say to the author of this book ( u rock). I was looking through some of the books on here that other people have read . And hearing good reviews ? So I thought what the hell I give it a go ? I brought it through amazon and it was really cheap Which I thought was an added bonus .I have just finished the book only after having it for one day . This book is so beautifully written the essence of the characters are captured so well I fell in love with Nora / Gavin the...more

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Jan 05, 2012 Amber rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: ebooks, for-review, 2011, favorites

The Light of Asteria, is breathtaking! This story truly was something of perfection. Elizabeth Isaacs, has an amazing way of pulling you into the characters roll. I felt as though I was in the book, experiencing everything at the same time.

The plot was great and the characters were stunning. But what I can't manage to express here, is that The Light of Asteria will leave an imprint on you. There's such a deep devotion and love between Nora and Gavin. There's such a strong undeniable connection...more

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Oct 08, 2010 Trisha Wolfe rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Light of Asteria is not just another YA paranormal book out there that you pick up and enjoy only to put down so you can gobble the next. It's not just another romance story where boy meets girl and they run off happily ever after into the sunset. It is a work of art. It is the book that if I had read it when I was a child, it would have been the reason why I write today. It's just that powerful. It combines love, mystery, passion, suspense, good and evil in a way that makes you question everyth...more

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Dec 16, 2011 Fairytale Nerd rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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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 li...more

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Jan 05, 2012 Michelle rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: kindle, blog-tour, review-on-blog

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I have been reading so many quick, short reads that I was excited to pick up a book that was a little longer. The Light of Asteria was a delightful read. It truly was good v. evil and it was so easy to distinguish the two. Everything was based on your intent, if your intent was pure you were good. But if you allowed negative intent and emotions to rule your being, you would turn evil. I wonder if one of the evil beings started to have good intentions, if they would turn good again...more light spoilers:

I have been reading so many quick, short reads that I was excited to pick up a book that was a little longer. The Light of Asteria was a delightful read. It truly was good v. evil and it was so easy to distinguish the two. Everything was based on your intent, if your intent was pure you were good. But if you allowed negative intent and emotions to rule your being, you would turn evil. I wonder if one of the evil beings started to have good intentions, if they would turn good again? Maybe that issue will be explored in the next book.

Half of the story takes place on earth and the other half takes place in another land. I loved the way Elizbath Isaacs described everything- it was so easy to read and so relatable. The story just flowed along at a nice steady pace. It wasn't super fast moving, but it also wasn't too slow anywhere.

Nora was one of those characters that just seemed so good at everything, but amazingly it did not bug me one bit! She is nice, pretty, strong, has super cool abilities- but she does make mistakes and she is just so genuine in everything that she does that I was gravitated towards her. I really liked her, and because she is just so purely good, you want her to succeed and to get the guy.

Gavin was an interesting character too. At first, I was dying to know his secret. He can read thoughts, like the rest of is people, and for someone who is dying to know everything about Nora he certainly kept more than a few things from her. Once I found out what was going on, I liked Gavin even more. He is supposed to be really pure in intent too but he has a little possessive streak when it comes to Nora, and I have to say I really like it! I know he shouldn't because it can lead to jealousy and that can corrupt, but as long as Nora keeps him in check, I think it is really cute on Gavin.

Gavin's group of friends is just as lovable. Especially Reena. She is just so darn cute! I can't wait to see what is going to develop with her. She is such a good friend to Nora. I liked that The Light of Asteria had such admirable character in it. The hero's were actually worthy of being called a hero. It was refreshing. I also loved that in their world they were bound to their words when they spoke out loud. Since they can read minds, they normally just communicate silently. So when they speak out loud, it is a big deal. I thought that was a really unique idea.

Overall, The Light of Asteria is a great book! There is something for everyone; epic fight scenes, a really sweet romance, mystery, superpowers, a new land. I fell in love with it all! I can't wait to see what is going to happen next. I didn't want this book to end where it did, I wanted it to continue on for just a little longer. Read it and you will see why. (less)

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Jul 19, 2011 J. rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: young-adult, series, fantasy

The concepts in this book are an elegantly conceived love story. When Nora meets Gavin, she is stunned by their otherworldly first encounter. As she comes to know him and those like him, she learns of a connection that can exist that is intensely spiritual and emotional as much as physical. The pure, light-filled passion that exists between the two of them keeps the reader interested in what will happen to their celestial-like love, wondering anxiously how they will be able to become one.

The pow...more

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Mar 07, 2012 Michelle rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. This was an action packed story filled with epic battles, intrigue and romance. I was completely engrossed in the plot and the richness of the characters. Once again here is an author telling an orginal tale, with characters that are not your average everyday Vampire/Werewolf or Witch. Ms. Isaacs delievered with a thick intense plot and well rounded characters that left you begging for more. Gavin, Nora and their families, the amount of dedication they have for each other was touching. They make...more This was an action packed story filled with epic battles, intrigue and romance. I was completely engrossed in the plot and the richness of the characters. Once again here is an author telling an orginal tale, with characters that are not your average everyday Vampire/Werewolf or Witch. Ms. Isaacs delievered with a thick intense plot and well rounded characters that left you begging for more. Gavin, Nora and their families, the amount of dedication they have for each other was touching. They make you feel like your part of their family.

Nora, with one touch, started down a path that would bring her to her true destiny. Gavin fills Nora's thoughts, she can't seem to stop thinking of him, then he shows up in her home town. They form a relationship, though Nora feels that Gavin is hiding something she doesn't let that stand in way of getting closer to him. She has always felt like there is more to everything, more to her.

Her Grandmother's health doesn't seem good and there is a connection between Gavin's family and a boy her Grandmother used to know. Nora learns some of Gavin's secrets but knows there is more she has yet to be told. When a creature smelling of rancid air and rot fills her head with doubt, tension forms between the two, causing unbearable pain. Can Nora trust Gavin or is he just using her for his own pleasure?

After an attack from the Dokkalfar, they leave their haven to head back to their own kingdom. At the portal between worlds Nora is left with Rena and Tark, to await Gavin's return. The water passage gets distroyed by Nora's carelessness while she was trying to contact Gavin. She is devistated with the damage she has wraught. Tark asks her to help repair the portal with her powers, and she agrees. Upon talking to the portal, the water drags Nora to its depths and sparks a transformation in her that no one expects.

Tark goes through the passage to tell Gavin that it is working again and that everyone is fine, when Nora starts to feel the presence of the Dokkalfar. Over the next few days Rena, Nora and the valley creatures try to hold back the wave of Dokkalfar, waiting on help from Gavin. There is an epic battle and with the help of the Mighty Oak, they manage to stop the Dokkalfar from gaining passage through the portal. But will Nora ever see Gavin again, or is it all lost to her. Her future is on the line, will she have the power to fullfil her destiny, or will she break, losing everyone she cares about?

I loved the world Ms. Isaacs created, it is a magical world filled with ancient creatures that will have you amazed. I was awed by the description, by the sheer passion on each page. Ms. Isaacs has such affection for her characters that you can feel it in every chapter she has written. The love, doubt and misery felt by Nora, draws you in and chews you up inside. I loved this book, it was an emotional roller coaster, grab yourself a copy.

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Sep 21, 2010 Brandi Kosiner rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Everyone should pick up a copy of this novel, and read it, then poke Elizabeth to write and get the next one released sooner :D

This is a truly lyrical novel. The words flow over the page and the pacing is wonderful. It also keeps me guessing, feeding me a little information at a time, enough to keep me hungry for more. It provoked many emotions from me, making me laugh, tear up, feel joy, sorrow, and everything else in between.

This is another of the love at first sight, and touch but it has a pa...more Everyone should pick up a copy of this novel, and read it, then poke Elizabeth to write and get the next one released sooner :D

This is a truly lyrical novel. The words flow over the page and the pacing is wonderful. It also keeps me guessing, feeding me a little information at a time, enough to keep me hungry for more. It provoked many emotions from me, making me laugh, tear up, feel joy, sorrow, and everything else in between.

This is another of the love at first sight, and touch but it has a paranormal element, so that makes it a little better for me. They both have “gifts” and these gifts are amplified concerning one another. I like though that it feels like a pure relationship, there is just something different (good) about the way their interactions are written, be it dialogue or actions.

The love that Nora and Gavin have and develop is something that I long for and that I hope that my own daughter, like Elizabeth's, finds one day. It makes me ache for the purity and the strength of their love even through trials.

The characters are beautifully conveyed. Nora is a great protagonist, she narrates beautifully and she is easy to relate to. Her strength, love and ability to understand and forgive all make her lovely. Gavin is a heart-throb and going on my top 10 literary crushes. He is not a bad boy- he communicates and is emotionally real. He helps Nora to learn that she is valuable- for who she is not what she does and who she is to others. This is a wonderful message and I wish that all women could learn this lesson and have someone so awesome to help teach it to them. They built each other up and help to highlight the best in the other, and encouraged the bettering of themselves too.,

As far as secondary characters, they were amazing as well. Rena is a wonderful addition; funny and the type of best friend that I could only hope to have. Edna is a pleasant surprise, being a strong presence in Nora's life, whereas many YA novels have conveniently absent parents. The way that she cares for and took in Nora is commendable, and I love seeing their relationship played out and the sacrifices they will make for each other. I don’t quite understand the purpose of Holly and Kate unless just a way to meet Gavin, but it seems there would be another way. With as close as it made them out to be, they are absent; however the friendship between Nora and Rena that develops is sweet, and completely makes up for it.

Elizabeth writes so that her fantasy world just seems so real to me, and the characters feel so alive. I feel like I am taking part in this awesome story.

I love her message that even though there may be a bit of dark in us all, it is all about how we chose to respond, and how we can love and live and overcome, letting the light shine through. I also appreciate that fighting this darkness is a constant struggle, as it is in real life, but that the struggle itself does not make you bad, the fight can help to make you stronger.

The story has it all- an amazing love story, friendship, the moral that love prevails, good vs evil, magic, and mystery.

I have been thinking about this book ever since I put it down, and I recommend this to anyone and everyone!!(less)

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May 19, 2013 Joanna Gawn rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

A worthwhile fantasy read which weaves the romance between Gavin and Nora with some excellent world-building. I can never resist a book which features a portal to another world (either reading one, or writing one!) and The Light of Asteria did not disappoint.

The book is saturated with the power of love, and addresses the crucial role of forgiveness. The importance of intention is also cleverly knitted into the storyline. As a lightworker, these are all things I try to work with daily, so for tha...more

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Jan 19, 2012 Tracy rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I give this book 5 stars for the story line! Amazing and I loved it. I have already downloaded book 2 Secret of the Keepers. I have to say that this book was long 700 pages not the 318 that came up on the Goodreads information on this book. The second book is just as long but I feel the author has gotten past most of the supporting details and can now just get into telling the story.
I wish the first book had been split into two books and each had more detail. There were several times I had to g...more

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