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Shine Light

(Night Creatures #3)

Marianne de Pierres (Goodreads Author)

3.77 · Rating details · 445 ratings · 90 reviews

Ixion. The island of ever-night.

If she had a choice, Naif wouldn’t go back. But her friends will die if she doesn’t find a cure for the badges that are slowly killing them, and her brother is there, fighting against the Ripers who hold everyone in thrall. And Naif has knowledge that might save them all.

First she must solve the mystery of Ixion’s eternal night. Then she mu ...more

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Sep 01, 2011 Braiden rated it really liked it

Shelves: ya-spec-read-and-love, our-dear-aussies, aussie-ya

'Ixion’s not a place for friends. They die or they leave. On Ixion you need allies.’

When you get a book, begin reading immediately, and devour it within a matter of hours, then that book must be juicy and gripping and excellent. Shine Light was one of those books. After reading Burn Bright and Angel Arias last year, all I wanted to do was find out how everything concluded – Naif’s conquest, the Ripers’ ruination, the night creatures’ survival… and Ixion’s illumination. I wanted to know more, exp 'Ixion’s not a place for friends. They die or they leave. On Ixion you need allies.’

When you get a book, begin reading immediately, and devour it within a matter of hours, then that book must be juicy and gripping and excellent. Shine Light was one of those books. After reading Burn Bright and Angel Arias last year, all I wanted to do was find out how everything concluded – Naif’s conquest, the Ripers’ ruination, the night creatures’ survival… and Ixion’s illumination. I wanted to know more, experience more, discover more; and I sure did get more than I had hoped.

Shine Light was a fantastic final instalment in the Night Creatures series. If you had any questions or speculations from the previous two books then have no fear. Answers slowly come to light as we journey from Ruzalia’s airship to Danskoi, beginning to end. Have you ever wondered why Ixion was forever, eternally in darkness? Shine light, burn bright, and READ THIS BOOK, baby bats, because then you will learn why. Marianne de Pierres bleeds the pages of Shine Light with wonder, pleasure, knowledge… and most of all, hope for a brighter world.

In Shine Light Naif and those she befriended along the way in Burn Bright and Angel Arias return to Ixion to uncover the many secrets and mysteries that have been buried beneath the feet of its ignorant and carousing youth and veiled behind a sky of darkness. As Naif and crew learn about the truths of Ixion, so does the reader – truths continue to spring from the pages, like mice triggering traps for some wanted goodness they rarely ever come across. And once Naif and co. do, they use their new-found knowledge to bring good, hope, and light to Ixion.

This series has a splendid cast of characters; each character changes in ways we do not expect them to, especially in Shine Light. I loved the addition of Liam in Angel Arias, and to learn more about him and the person he is – or was – in Shine Light was great, as well as his relationship with Suki (Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!) and the overarching role he played/s in Ixion’s past, present and future. One character that changed considerably was Lenoir. Lenoir sacrificed a lot to help Naif and company achieve what they set out to do, even if it harmed him. After all, there is no good without sacrifice. And sacrifice he sure did. And Naif and Jarrod and Emilia… all the feels!

Shine Light was complete; the Night Creatures series is complete. However, when I reached the end of this book I was a bit surprised. Sure, I was surprised at everything that happened in the last thirty or so pages, but I was really surprised at how fast the final pages and climax was; it came and it went. I just wish there was more conflict, that it was drawn out, and that there was something… more. It concluded all too fast considering how much of the book focused on uncovering the truths and righting them. It ended great, just not the great I was expecting. But I still really, really enjoyed it! And the very end – I. Loved. It! I continue to wonder what happens next (I found it quite reminiscent of The Phantom of the Opera, however that is just my interpretation). If there’s ever an opportunity to return to Ixion, I’ll be there with streamers in my hands and bells on my feet.

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Jul 01, 2013 ♥ Rebecca ♥ rated it liked it

Shelves: sci-fi, own-ebook, paranormal, young-adult, romance, dystopian

I was a bit disappointed by this. I really enjoyed the unique world, but mostly I kept coming back to this series because of Lenoir and I wanted to know what happened with the love triangle.

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Jul 03, 2012 Navdha rated it it was ok

Shelves: should-i-even-bother, not-what-i-expected, ummm-really, not-very-happy, it-was-okay-ish, ilovethecoveromg

After my fascination with Burn Bright and disappointment with Angel Arias, I didn’t know what to expect from Shine Light. My major problem with Angel Arias was lack of answers. However, Shine Light delivers what it promised and that makes up for the lack of excitement this book had to offer.

Even though Shine Light begins straight from where the last book left off, the sense of urgency that should have gripped me was lacking and I found myself vaguely interested to find out how things would turn ...more

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May 11, 2012 Paula Weston rated it it was amazing

Shelves: young-adult, sci-fi, dystopian

This is a tense, fast-paced and satisfying conclusions to one of the most original YA series I’ve ever read.

There are answers to all the big questions, not to mention plenty of tension, action, and intrigue.

The ending is open enough for readers to form their own conclusions – or for Marianne to return to this world down the track (which, personally, I hope she does).

Burn Bright sets up the dark and dangerous world of party island Ixion, where all is not as it seems. The young people who flee to ...more

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Apr 03, 2012 Shaheen rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, 4-not-on-shelf

Shine Light is very short – I knocked it over in a couple of hours – but packs a mighty punch that I’m reeling from! It’s a poignant and fitting conclusion to The Night Creatures series and admirably brings the adventure to a close.

The characters continue their growth and development throughout the book, and one of the most striking things that Naif’s recognition that despite her awakening in Ixion, there are limits to what she can and will do. She fights in her own way and although she admires ...more

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Apr 25, 2012 Ruby Replogle rated it it was amazing

Shelves: amazingbrilliant, favourite

Whoa. WHOA. No! i can't have finished the series! no no no!

^Mini rant over.

Hey y'all!
I got my ARC of Shine Light this morning, and managed to finish it in a day. (Thanks Marianne for sending me a copy!) :)

Characters:
Naif - wow, she changed so quickly! Naif had to grow up very fast, and try to make the right decision for everyone, not just herself. Even though it might be easier to give up - screw that, it WOULD be easier to give up - Naif continues to push forward to save everyone, even the peo ...more

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Mar 29, 2012 Tara rated it really liked it

Shelves: ya-paranormal, e-books-i-own

Ok, I have pondered on this one for a few hours now... And I could easily re-read all three books again straight away because they were so good to read (but there are so many other books to read!!). The world that was created in this series was done so well, it was easy to slip into it as I read. In Shine Light, nearly all of the characters from the previous two books return and I was happy to learn everything I needed to know about Ixion, the Ripers, and the Night Creatures. Again Naif was a gr ...more

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Dec 19, 2012 Chu rated it liked it

I love this series, but this book gets one less star than the other two because it ends too abruptly. It needed one more chapter atleast or an epilogue. I wanted to know what happened next. What kind of society would they build? How would the surviving Ripers live on? Would Lenoir and Naif meet again? etc etc. There are just too many unanswered questions. I feel let down with this ending.

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Mar 20, 2016 Kelly (Diva Booknerd) rated it it was amazing

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4.5 Stars.
I can even begin to describe how much I've adored this series. The finale was everything I'd hoped for... Apart from the final sentence. You kill me Ms de Pierres. ...more

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Jun 22, 2012 Matt rated it really liked it

Shelves: fantasy

A good end to an intriguing story. Enough tied up so that the story feels complete, but the world and its characters could easily be revisited.
The beginning is a bit mechanical, but after a few pages, the normal rhythm of other books in the series continues.

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Apr 24, 2012 Yuui marked it as to-read

...AGHHH
Aussie books america needs you ;;OAO;;
I was under the impression the 3rd book was called “burn bright” guess not
Man I haven’t even been able to get my hands on the 2nd yet *sad face*

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Oct 26, 2012 MELISSA rated it it was amazing

Amazing writing , naif comes into her own .This book the last in the series still has elements of suprise , twists and turns. Loves the ride highly reccomend this book such a satifying read .

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Dec 13, 2011 Sasha rated it liked it

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2.5
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Naif and her friends learned terrible things, and now their aim is clear: they need to get back to Ixion to fight against the Ripers in order to save everybody who is and was on Ixion. With Ruzalia’s help they get back to the island, but nothing has been won yet. First, they have to get to know what they can actually do against the Ripers, and for that they need every help they ...more

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Nov 08, 2012 Karen Brooks rated it it was amazing

Shine Light, the final book in The Night Creatures trilogy, is an unforgettable conclusion to an original and thrilling series.
Now that Naif has learned the shocking reasons behind why young people are sent to the dark island of Ixion, she returns to expose the truth and try and liberate them from their oppressors. Her mission is urgent as the badges, which all folk are given upon entering Ixion and which control life or death, are failing. While Naif has had her badge rescinded, there’s her br Shine Light, the final book in The Night Creatures trilogy, is an unforgettable conclusion to an original and thrilling series.
Now that Naif has learned the shocking reasons behind why young people are sent to the dark island of Ixion, she returns to expose the truth and try and liberate them from their oppressors. Her mission is urgent as the badges, which all folk are given upon entering Ixion and which control life or death, are failing. While Naif has had her badge rescinded, there’s her brother and others she cares for deeply who are at the whim of its force.
Urging all the different factions to unite and overthrow their enemy and embrace liberty, however, is no easy task. Sometimes, as Naif learns, the truth doesn’t set you free, it merely complicates everything. Nonetheless, loyal and gutsy, she determines to fight the Ripers, release those they’ve enslaved through drugs, hedonism and wanton selfishness, and shine light into the darkest recesses of Ixion and beyond.
At the heart of Naif’s deadly quest, is also a truth she must face: where does her loyalty really lie? With her fellow rebels and revellers or with the creature whom she loves so deeply, the enigmatic and sensual Lenoir?
Fast-paced and so beautifully and tautly written, this final instalment is a wild ride from start to finish. The elegance and economy of the prose means you’re plucked out of your own reality and deposited firmly in the middle of Ixion, among its toxic politics and unravelling social structures. Darkness becomes an even more powerful metaphor in this novel, representing as it does, not only ignorance and the abuse of power, but the evil that lurks about and within. Straying from the light is not only lethal in this book, it’s imbued with possibilities for deadly transformations and is offered as a temptation to which those who give up the battle succumb.
In many ways, the darkness and the Ripers signify a particular state of mind, whether drug-induced or not, and as such, function as representations of the blacker aspects of the soul, of young souls specifically. There’s a sense in which Ixion, and those who are brought there have, throughout the trilogy, been presented as being analogous to the angst-ridden teenage years: the desire to fit in, to be different and indifferent, to regard oneself as immortal. In this space, all the confused and driven psychology and emotional states of youth are realised, personified and become places and spaces as well – and it’s terrifying.
All the books have explored the various pressures of adolescence; how there are those who will stray from the “paths” – knowingly and unknowingly, willingly and unwillingly – and reap the consequences of their choices. But what the books also reveal is how those whom young people trust with their care can abuse that responsibility; exploit youthfulness for their own benefit and that realisation is the most disturbing of all – for everyone.
Through Naif, the young people of Ixion (and others) are given the opportunity to come into the light of their own power and choices and thus shine. But will they take it? Will Naif be able to resist Lenoir’s allure and the hold he has over her or will she succumb? Will Ixion surrender its terrible secret in time?
You’ll have to read this marvellous book to find out.
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Jul 16, 2012 Crina rated it really liked it

Shelves: favorites, young-adult, reviews, drama

Can you say emotional rollercoster ride? If you can then that`s the only way I can think of to describe this book. It was heartbreaking, really, really heartbreaking.
At first I got irritated with Markes and Emilia and NAif`s obssesion with the both of them but when they got out of the picture it was one rollercoster ride. The conversation she has with Lenoir, the battle with the stray Ripper that kills the boys, Lenoir saving her and trusting his well-being in her hands, the two boys: Rollo and ...more

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Oct 20, 2012 Melanie Hill rated it really liked it

Shelves: young-adult

I started to read Burn Bright, the first in the Night Creatures trilogy, after enrolling in a workshop run by QWC and hosted MDP. I quickly read Burn Bright and Angel Arias and couldn’t wait for the final novel. Luckily for me, I won the Shine Light as a lucky door prize at the workshop, and started reading that night. (What a thrill to read the conclusion of a trilogy before it’s officially released.)

I thoroughly enjoyed the book (and the series) and it kept me guessing until the end. Shine Lig ...more

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Aug 23, 2012 Alexandra rated it liked it

It was a nice enough read, although seeing as it ended I'm half-expecting the fourth book to come: there was no definite conclusion; sure, the fight did end, but no hint was given at what will the characters do, where they will go, or how they will live from now on. An epilogue or few words in the end of the book about life some time after would be sufficient.

As of now, it feels as though the author is thinking of the possibility to write another story.

Otherwise, it was not as exciting as the f ...more

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Nov 25, 2012 Ju Transcendancing rated it it was amazing

Shelves: my-library, awesome-female-protagonist, awwc-2012

The conclusion to the 'Night Creatures' trilogy is engaging and deeply satisfying, returning to Ixion Naif draws together all the necessary threads for revolution and freedom from Ixion's hold, and I know I can't be the only one sad to see the end of the sexy and sinister darkness-driven party island. Not only does the story culminate, but so too do the relationships between characters, and I'm pleased that in their interactions that not everything is tied up neatly in a little bow. This trilogy ...more

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Jul 20, 2013 Monica Millard rated it liked it

Shelves: 2013-reads, character-love, own-electronic, sci-fi

Okay, so I wasn't as in love with the ending of this trilogy. I could have forgiven some of the parts that seemed to easily wrapped up if it weren't for the ending. It felt sudden, too easy, unfairish and not keeping with Naif's principals, and unsatisfying..... especially since I'm not fond of things being left open. I want definitive endings.... even if I don't like the way things go and damn it after everything a certain character did for Naif and how much he grew and changed, because of her ...more

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May 14, 2011 Janette rated it really liked it

Shelves: sf-fantasy, kids-youngadult

Wonderful last episode in the Night Creatures trilogy. I love a good resolution and this one had it all. It's immensely satisfying to look back at the growth of the heroine - a personal narrative arc from helplessness to power and compassion. My kind of story! ...more

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Oct 31, 2011 Michelle rated it liked it

Shelves: library

Hmm. I didn't take to this one as with the others. In some way it felt like a rush towards an inevitable and totally predictable ending. Sad, it had such potential for me. The character of Naif was still very strong, but she kind of wafts around. I don't know. Maybe it's just me. ...more

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Sep 29, 2012 Nina {ᴡᴏʀᴅs ᴀɴᴅ ᴡᴀᴛᴇʀ} rated it really liked it

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Welcome to the final sequel of the Night Creatures trilogy. At last Naif can take the darkness away. Hehe, I enjoyed this one, like I enjoyed the other two. It was as exciting as the first and has much more of Lenoir in it. I loved it. A great ending to a great story.

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Jul 03, 2011 Amy Parker rated it it was amazing

A fantastic ending to a riveting series. More to come when I get time to review properly!

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Aug 18, 2011 Lovey Dovey Books rated it it was amazing

Oh, what an ending! Review coming soon!

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Sep 18, 2011 Jackie rated it really liked it

Shelves: dystopia, science-fiction

Loved it but im guessing this is the last book for Night Creatures. I do still have questions running in my head. Another installment please? nah jokes, i like how it is.

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Jan 21, 2018 o rated it really liked it

Shelves: 4-star-rating

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Sep 30, 2018 Austin rated it liked it · review of another edition

Actual rating: 3.5 stars.

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Oct 07, 2011 Krista (CubicleBlindness Reviews) rated it it was amazing

Cover

The cover is brilliant! The artwork for this series is what originally drew me to pursue getting a copy of Burn Bright. It represents a dark tale with a very strong, young female lead character. The artwork is beautiful and represents the feel and appeal of the story. All three covers are amazing, and I love the colours.

Characters

I couldn’t be more proud of Naif, her character development throughout the series is a constant. With everything that is thrown at her and the determination and un ...more

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Nov 05, 2012 Tash rated it really liked it

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I was sent this book by my local branch of Random House. It was unsolicited which means that I didn’t ask for a copy but they send it out to their reviewers in the hope that they would pick it up and review it. And I did because it is written by an Aussie author who built a fan base for this series amongst us Australians as well as readers overseas. While I have not read the first two books, I was engaged from the first page of Reviewed for Confessions From Romaholics

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I was sent this book by my local branch of Random House. It was unsolicited which means that I didn’t ask for a copy but they send it out to their reviewers in the hope that they would pick it up and review it. And I did because it is written by an Aussie author who built a fan base for this series amongst us Australians as well as readers overseas. While I have not read the first two books, I was engaged from the first page of this story that is the conclusion to her Night Creatures trilogy.

A juicy and tender read, the only reason I would stop was because I fell asleep and knew that if I want to savour this book, I needed to be alert. I picked it up again this morning (6 Nov) and took about a half hour to finish it off. Naif and her friends she picked up on her journey in the previous book are heading back to Ixion, the island of ever-night’ where she is determined that she will not return so that her friends and family still there would be safe. However, the time has come for her to return to discover the secrets and mysteries of the Ixion and what better way to return to Danskoi than in Ruzalia’s airship?

It’s time to ask questions about the darkness and about the Rippers, the creatures ruling the Ixion, and it is time to get answers. Why is Ixion in darkness and is there a way to end it? How can they save the young people who are clueless to the sinister plans that Elders have for them? There are the rebels, including her brother Clash and her friend Suki, but they do not know everything that Naif knows and it is time for the rebels to gain back control of Ixion.

She may have the rebels on her side but they are being watched and she needs the one person that most of her friends won’t trust as he is one of the Rippers and leader amongst them, Lenoir. In addition to the fact that her friend Liam is part Ripper and another cause of worry, she going to need her skills to convince them to help with her knowledge.

Marianne De Pier has written the conclusion to her trilogy that is fitting to a series that seems enchanting and breathtaking based on my reading only the last novel. She pays attention to past events in a manner that makes the story not hard to follow, despite some of the characters’ back-stories taking place in the first two books. On that basis alone, I’m curious to read those books to discover reasons for name changes and to better understand certain relationships, including the one that features at the end.

I don’t know what to make of the conclusion as it seems to me not a satisfying end on one level, and I won’t spoil things and give it away in my review. But for me, it was a bit of a surprise considering how the author has built on the relationship of the two characters in question, Naif and Lenoir. I hope this means that a return to Ixion is possible given that note on the ending and considering, too, the relationship between Liam and Suki.

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Oct 07, 2012 Tsana Dolichva rated it really liked it

Shine Light is the conclusion to Marianne de Pierres' Night Creatures trilogy. I have previously reviewed Angel Arias and discussed Burn Bright (which I read before starting my review blog). If you are unfamiliar with this series, I strongly recommend you have a look at that review first and read the earlier books before reading the rest of this post. This review contains spoilers for the earlier books in the series. A copy of Shine Light was provided to me by the publisher via NetGalley for rev Shine Light is the conclusion to Marianne de Pierres' Night Creatures trilogy. I have previously reviewed Angel Arias and discussed Burn Bright (which I read before starting my review blog). If you are unfamiliar with this series, I strongly recommend you have a look at that review first and read the earlier books before reading the rest of this post. This review contains spoilers for the earlier books in the series. A copy of Shine Light was provided to me by the publisher via NetGalley for review purposes.

The Night Creatures trilogy is very much a story in three acts. Burn Bright introduced the world and highlighted some obvious problems, Angel Arias was mainly about a fact finding mission to uncover what was really going on in the world and Shine Light ties the facts in with the world building and has the main character fix some of the problems. Although I read each book as it came out, I strongly feel that this series would be most optimally enjoyed when read together in a single block. The sequels rely heavily on what's gone before and so I definitely wouldn't recommend starting reading anywhere other than book 1, which is also where important world building happens.

Armed with some of the secrets of her world, Naif returns to the teenage dystopia/utopia of Ixion to help those left behind and doomed to die. Along the way she finds a way to save them from their semi-inevitable deaths and how to fix some of the strange things that were wrong with the world (beyond the societal problems, I mean).

What I liked about Shine Light was the return to softly science fictional world building hinted at in Burn Bright. Angel Arias was more about the society than the world and made me thing that the SF-y hints would be ignored. Happily, Shine Light delivers on the premise hinted at in book 1 and the reveals and resolution were satisfactory. Also, unlike many superficially similar YA books, Naif doesn't set out to overturn their society, but rather to eliminate a more external issue. The end result might equate to saving the world, but it struck me as a more plausible kind of world-saving for a group of teenagers to be doing.

Overall, I recommend this series to fans of speculative YA who might be looking for something a bit different. There are otherworldly creatures around, but they aren't traditional vampires or werewolves and so forth. The setting-vibe is uncommon and added to the enjoyment of the read. I do, however, strongly suggest reading all three books in a row. In the end, I think I would have preferred it to be released as one longer book, rather than three short ones.

4 / 5 stars

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Marianne de Pierres is the award winning author of the acclaimed Parrish Plessis,Sentients of Orion and Peacemaker science fiction series. Marianne is an active supporter of genre fiction and has mentored many writers. She lives in Brisbane, Australia. Her Night Creatures series, Burn Bright, Angel Arias and Shine Light has been very popular among young adult fiction readers. Marianne is also the ...more