An Absence of Light by Meradeth Houston

Nov 05, 2014 Marcus Damanda rated it it was amazing

Leah Madison is exceptional. She started college at age 16, after all. She sees things that others don’t. She senses things that are invisible to most. Unfortunately, what she sees and senses are … well, unbelievable, to society at large. And these things have murder on the mind.
Leah’s extraordinary gifts are not enough to save her family. Nor are they enough to keep her from being implicated in their deaths, and ultimately driven towards a fateful confrontation that will determine the destiny o Leah Madison is exceptional. She started college at age 16, after all. She sees things that others don’t. She senses things that are invisible to most. Unfortunately, what she sees and senses are … well, unbelievable, to society at large. And these things have murder on the mind.
Leah’s extraordinary gifts are not enough to save her family. Nor are they enough to keep her from being implicated in their deaths, and ultimately driven towards a fateful confrontation that will determine the destiny of the entire human race.
What she sees—what she senses, can even talk to—are “Shadows.”
They live among us, but they are not native. They know all about Leah, and her gifts. They do not wish to kill her—not yet, anyway. Because they need answers, too.
This is the stage upon which AN ABSENCE OF LIGHT, by Meradeth Houston, is set. To give away any more secrets (as the cliché goes) would be a crime. Suffice it to say, O Reader, when you crack back the cover and unveil the first page, you’d better be ready to GO—because you’ve just embarked upon a science fiction-horror novel that hits the pavement like a stolen BMW with back tires squealing, leaving blackened, shadowy tread marks over your unsuspecting brain and heart.
Keeping the “secrets” sacred, however, I will tell you this: You will accompany Leah to a sanctuary, in the form of a gas station, where she will make new friends—and something like family—even as she learns how to battle the evils that ruined her earlier life. Here, she may even fall in love again, if only for a moment.
And you’ll fall in love with Leah, but not because she is perfect. Far from it, she’s actually moody, often snippy, and at times indecisive. But people confide in her, and she never betrays—even when it might be in her best interests to do so. She tells the truth, at least as she sees it. In a word, she’s decent, and the reader roots for her.
This book is rife with desperate action. Just when you feel like you might get a break from it—after an especially tender scene, for instance, or even following the book’s essential set-piece climax—a new complication arises. Yet, there is a resolution. AN ABSENCE OF LIGHT is a story unto itself, while at the same time leaving the possibility that there may be more of this story for Ms. Houston to tell.
If so, Houston, we don’t have a problem.

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Oct 25, 2017 James Cox rated it it was amazing

That was intense action. It starts off fast and continues with really likable characters. This was a great story!

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Nov 29, 2014 Skaistė rated it really liked it

I was curious to read one more book by Meradeth Houston. Books I've read earlier made a great impression on me, they created very strong emotions. I wondered if this one would too.

Well, it again captured me with the first sentence. It was powerful. And other sentences followed. The beginning of the story was quite shattering. It created mystery. This made me eager to know more. The idea of the Shadows was new to me. As long as I can remember I haven't read about them. Further in the story bits ...more

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Feb 21, 2015 Heather Blair rated it really liked it

*ARC provided as a R2R per the group Lovers of the Paranormal*

I thought this was a good story with an interesting premise. The writing was skillful, drawing you in easily, though I thought the dialogue was a bit stilted and unrealistic, which drew the rating down for me. The idea of 'shadows' and people that can see them was an intriguing one, made more so by what the shadows really turn out to be.

This twist actually reminded me slightly of Dean Koontz's book,

The Taking by Dean Koontz, a s ...more

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Oct 18, 2014 Kai Strand rated it really liked it

Shelves: read-in-2014

Loved the unique Shadows. The story’s progress had me guessing (usually wrong) the entire time. Good escalation of events. Great dynamics between the characters and believable motivation. Well done.

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Oct 17, 2014 Katie Carroll rated it it was amazing

Shelves: ya, new-adult

Leah has always been haunted by the shadows, evil creatures only she can see. When the shadows murder her family and frame her for it, Leah steals a BMW and flees her hometown, ending up at a garage when the car runs out of gas. It seems fate has led her to this place. Not only does the owner of the garage also see the shadows, but so does Adam, the infuriating, gorgeous, belligerent, sweet mechanic who works there. Together this unlikely trio discovers a new way to fight the shadows. And the de ...more

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Oct 13, 2014 Medeia Sharif rated it it was amazing

The novel starts with a grisly scene. Leah walks into her home and her entire family has been slaughtered. She has to run away because of two things—she knows the police are going to blame her for the murders and the shadow creatures who have been following her are responsible for the deaths. She steals a car and is out on the road when she stumbles into a group of helpful people.

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Nov 06, 2014 Margo rated it it was amazing

If Shakespeare had written paranormal YA (well, he almost did – what about the ghost in Macbeth?), he might have written ABSENCE OF LIGHT by Meradeth Houston. Why Shakespeare? Because he had the gift of drawing characters that were multifaceted – there were no villains in his plays who were evil, through and through, with no redeeming characteristics. Houston is up to her usual artistry here, creating characters that you empathize with in one moment, and then, in the next moment, you question yo ...more

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Oct 31, 2014 Stuart West rated it it was amazing

I'm a fan of Ms. Houston's previous "Sary" series. Very well-written and entertaining. But, I have to say, this is Ms. Houston's most accomplished work yet. Suspenseful, unpredictable, romantic, very empathetic characters. Can't go wrong.

Leah's battling demons, inner and outer. Mostly outer, but they're to blame for her inner demons. The shadow creatures killed her family. She seeks salvation, survival. Temporary shelter. She finds a temporary weigh-station in a compatico group of people, but wi ...more

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Nov 05, 2014 S. Usher Evans rated it really liked it

Shelves: fallfortheindiebook2014, recommended-reads

And for my very last #FallfortheIndieBook - a new favorite author.

An Absence of Light sucked me in from the very beginning and only slightly lost my interest towards the end (the Shadows were not what I expected them to be, more after the jump), and everything was wrapped up quickly for all of the damage caused. But - even so, a solid output from an author whose voice I definitely loved.

We start with Leah, or rather, Leah's family, who has just been murdered. And if that weren't enough, Leah kno And for my very last #FallfortheIndieBook - a new favorite author.

An Absence of Light sucked me in from the very beginning and only slightly lost my interest towards the end (the Shadows were not what I expected them to be, more after the jump), and everything was wrapped up quickly for all of the damage caused. But - even so, a solid output from an author whose voice I definitely loved.

We start with Leah, or rather, Leah's family, who has just been murdered. And if that weren't enough, Leah knows what did it - the Shadows.

She's seen these things since she was a little girl, and they terrify her. But no one believes her; including her now deceased parents. So she runs, sure that she'll probably be blamed for her parents' deaths.

It's never quite explained (or maybe I missed it) if Leah's parents were targeted specifically, or whether they got caught in the crossfire of the Shadows trying to kill Leah. She's Special, in that she can see the creatures (again, not explained why or how, but chalked up to her Special-ness). Through happenstance or Fate or some otherworldly influence, she ends up with the family of Manuel, a like-minded individual who can also see the Shadows.

There she meets hunky Adam (twitch) who has been working with Manuel to try and kill the sonsofbitches. His little sister Emily was driven crazy by them, and Manuel's family was also killed by them. Even his mother, Nana, can see them, but chooses not to. So they become a little crew of demon hunters, though it was different to see no one having answers and everyone fumbling their way through. No Giles in this motley crew.

Unfortunately, the big monster reveal turned out to be a little...meh for me, and I think it's more because I expected everything to be supernatural, that the fact they were (SPOILER ALERT) aliens kind of felt like a let-down? And when they started teaming up with the good aliens to defeat the bad aliens, it took it out of the breathless suspense and into the bright light. Kind of like in Signs, where you were freaking out the whole movie about these god-damned aliens, but when you saw them, they weren't so bad.

I think that's more a testament to Houston's incredible writing chops than anything. The first part of the book was just so on point that just a "well done" back half seemed missing that suspense. And the HEA that happened at the end needed more to it. There was so much damage in the wake of the final battle, and I felt like we needed more time to spend on it.

What I can't say enough about is Houston's voice. I just LOOOOOOOOOVED her voice, it resonated with me, it made me laugh and root for our protagonist. And - most importantly - it made me so super stoked that I have all of her other books on my to-read list. I may have to add her to my ABFF list of people I stalk am friends with.

Highly recommend An Absence of Light to all my YA science fiction fan. Four stars. ...more

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Nov 02, 2014 Marcus Damanda rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Leah Madison is exceptional. She started college at age 16, after all. She sees things that others don’t. She senses things that are invisible to most. Unfortunately, what she sees and senses are … well, unbelievable, to society at large. And these things have murder on the mind.
Leah’s extraordinary gifts are not enough to save her family. Nor are they enough to keep her from being implicated in their deaths, and ultimately driven towards a fateful confrontation that will determine the destiny o Leah Madison is exceptional. She started college at age 16, after all. She sees things that others don’t. She senses things that are invisible to most. Unfortunately, what she sees and senses are … well, unbelievable, to society at large. And these things have murder on the mind.
Leah’s extraordinary gifts are not enough to save her family. Nor are they enough to keep her from being implicated in their deaths, and ultimately driven towards a fateful confrontation that will determine the destiny of the entire human race.
What she sees—what she senses, can even talk to—are “Shadows.”
They live among us, but they are not native. They know all about Leah, and her gifts. They do not wish to kill her—not yet, anyway. Because they need answers, too.
This is the stage upon which AN ABSENCE OF LIGHT, by Meradeth Houston, is set. To give away any more secrets (as the cliché goes) would be a crime. Suffice it to say, O Reader, when you crack back the cover and unveil the first page, you’d better be ready to GO—because you’ve just embarked upon a science fiction-horror novel that hits the pavement like a stolen BMW with back tires squealing, leaving blackened, shadowy tread marks over your unsuspecting brain and heart.
Keeping the “secrets” sacred, however, I will tell you this: You will accompany Leah to a sanctuary, in the form of a gas station, where she will make new friends—and something like family—even as she learns how to battle the evils that ruined her earlier life. Here, she may even fall in love again, if only for a moment.
And you’ll fall in love with Leah, but not because she is perfect. Far from it, she’s actually moody, often snippy, and at times indecisive. But people confide in her, and she never betrays—even when it might be in her best interests to do so. She tells the truth, at least as she sees it. In a word, she’s decent, and the reader roots for her.
This book is rife with desperate action. Just when you feel like you might get a break from it—after an especially tender scene, for instance, or even following the book’s essential set-piece climax—a new complication arises. Yet, there is a resolution. AN ABSENCE OF LIGHT is a story unto itself, while at the same time leaving the possibility that there may be more of this story for Ms. Houston to tell.
If so, Houston, we don’t have a problem.

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Apr 30, 2015 Becky Stephens rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: horror

An Absence of Light reminded me of the Dean Koontz's Odd Thomas series and The Host by Stephenie Meyer.

The story starts out with a bang with a murder scene and Leah escaping because she knows she will look guilty - was set up to look guilty.

I found the idea of the Shadows (which reminded me of the bodachs in Dean Koontz's Odd Thomas books) intriguing, especially since everyone can't see them. Even more interesting is Houston's description that they are blacker than night, despise and avoid light An Absence of Light reminded me of the Dean Koontz's Odd Thomas series and The Host by Stephenie Meyer.

The story starts out with a bang with a murder scene and Leah escaping because she knows she will look guilty - was set up to look guilty.

I found the idea of the Shadows (which reminded me of the bodachs in Dean Koontz's Odd Thomas books) intriguing, especially since everyone can't see them. Even more interesting is Houston's description that they are blacker than night, despise and avoid light (sort of like vampires), and that they actually feed on darkness - both the scientific absence of light as well as the intangible darkness in all of us. When it is revealed what they actually are, I suppose I was a bit disappointed because I had a preconceived idea of what they are. If the glass is half full, however, I'd call this an unexpected and interesting twist.

I like the pace and the progressive build up of the suspension. I like all of the characters, though our protagonist, Leah, isn't my favorite. She is moody and oftentimes snaps at those trying to help her. But, she's a decent person, and I couldn't help rooting for her. Nana is, by far, my favorite, but that may possibly be because she cooks all the time, and that made me hungry while reading (I swear I could smell her homemade tortillas). She's very warm and loving, and I really like that about her.

There was one thing that bothers me though. Leah and her group of friends call the creatures Shadows. When they began to communicate with them, and we get to know some of the Shadows, they refer to themselves as Shadows. That didn't seem realistic to me. Without spoiling the plot, I can't say much about this. But, what I can say is, no matter what they are, they would have already had a name for themselves as a group that probably wouldn't be Shadows. A shadow is simply an area of darkness created when a source of light is blocked, something they wouldn't necessarily be familiar with prior to the events in this story.

Overall, this is a fun read with a good amount of suspense. It's dark and filled with action. I think fans of both horror and science fiction will enjoy it. ...more

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Dec 08, 2014 Nora rated it really liked it

I enjoyed this book -- I found it fast-paced and exciting and the characters endearing. I was especially fond of the Shadow Zoey, for reasons you'll discover when you read the book.

I understand that Madeleine L'Engle is one of Houston's favorite authors, and I imagined I could see L'Engle in Absence of Light -- in the concept of earth endangered by darkness from space, in the warmth of the bonds formed among the main characters and the feeling that they were special people brought together for a I enjoyed this book -- I found it fast-paced and exciting and the characters endearing. I was especially fond of the Shadow Zoey, for reasons you'll discover when you read the book.

I understand that Madeleine L'Engle is one of Houston's favorite authors, and I imagined I could see L'Engle in Absence of Light -- in the concept of earth endangered by darkness from space, in the warmth of the bonds formed among the main characters and the feeling that they were special people brought together for a purpose, and in the light, open-ended spirituality of the book.

I especially appreciate it when a book palpably reflects its author's worldview, whether I share that worldview or not -- it gives the book depth and sincerity -- and the ideas here were beautiful and uplifting.

Another L'Engle trope, the idea of groups of "good" people who get it and are safe as opposed to the rest of the world (I'm thinking especially of when Manuel says of Adam something like, "He's good people"), worked for me emotionally, although I think that attitude can lead to strife and mistrust among people who are all good but just different.

I enjoyed Emily a lot too and the way her gnomic comments ranged from the profound to the silly ("I hate that sweater") to the some-of-each ("Adam will hate it too").

One thing about the Shadows, though, I think Houston could have wrestled with a little more.

On the one hand, we get the sense that the Shadows are basically an allegorical representation of evil. They are blacker than night, they hate light, they feed on darkness both literal and figurative (people's bad thoughts, etc.). We are told that they don't even have the concept of truth. In this capacity, I thought they functioned very simply and elegantly.

On the other hand, they are portrayed as simply a separate species, with its own complexities.

Is there a way to reconcile the two? If there are sequels, which I hope there are, there will be room to do so.....

Still, altogether, Absence of Light was an engaging and moving story.
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Jun 08, 2015 Jaime rated it really liked it

An Absence of Light does not start off lightly, easing you into the story and Lee's world. HECK no! It starts off with a heartbreaking BANG, and Lee having to run away from everything that she has ever known. Running from the Shadows. She doesn't know what they are exactly, but she knows what they can do. She has since she was a little girl. Now, they have done the unthinkable, and Lee blames herself for it. She vows that she will have revenge, and prevent the Shadows from doing to someone else An Absence of Light does not start off lightly, easing you into the story and Lee's world. HECK no! It starts off with a heartbreaking BANG, and Lee having to run away from everything that she has ever known. Running from the Shadows. She doesn't know what they are exactly, but she knows what they can do. She has since she was a little girl. Now, they have done the unthinkable, and Lee blames herself for it. She vows that she will have revenge, and prevent the Shadows from doing to someone else what they have done to her.

After running from her home, with no clothes or money or anything, Lee ends up stealing a car and driving as far and as fast as she can. She ends up running out of gas at a mechanics shop. Here, she meets Manuel and Adam, and she thinks she may finally have found the means to exact her revenge. She might end up finding more than she bargained for though. The Shadows are changing, their behavior becoming more aggressive. What does it mean? And what could Lee possibly have to do with it?

I truly enjoyed this story. It was very fast-paced, and I enjoyed learning more about the shadows. Lee was a great character. She has lost everything, but she doesn't give up. She fights. She has a wry, sarcastic voice, and I found it endearing! Manuel was a ray of sunshine in the story, as was Nana. I enjoyed their roles in the story, and what they meant to Lee. Adam at first was not so easy to love. He was closed off, and distant. But as the story progressed, I started to like him more and more. The Shadows were awful, creepy things!

The Shadows, the darkness was the main focus of the story, which I appreciated. Romance was a part of the story, but it never overshadowed (ha) what the story was meant to be. As I said, this one is quick paced, and definitely interesting. While at times, it was a bit predictable, I just didn't care. I was enjoying it too much. And there was a nice twist to look forward to!

Great story, easily recommended. So recommend it I will! Go ahead and give this one a shot. I think it might just surprise you! ...more

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Jun 29, 2015 Kristin Smith rated it really liked it

I received an eARC copy of AN ABSENCE OF LIGHT by Meradeth Houston in exchange for an honest review.

The novel grabbed my attention right away by opening with the murder of the main character's family. Of course, it made me want to read on to find out who or what killed them. Forced to flee because of the evidence stacked against her, the MC, Lee, finds herself out of gas with no money, stopped in front of a car repair garage. It almost seems like fate when the owner of the garage is the only per ...more

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Jun 12, 2015 Wendy rated it it was amazing

Leah (aka Lee) is a great character. She's a little like me - sarcastic, witty, but fierce and loyal, too. I liked her immediately. She never lets the circumstances of her life break her - though she does give in to a little bit of pity-partying on occassion. I thought the book could have done with just a tad more back story, but I was definitely riveted by the intro which tosses the reader straight into the action and presents a lot of questions to be answered throughout the rest of the story. ...more

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Jun 16, 2015 A Million Books rated it really liked it

I've only read one other Meradeth Houston book, and that was almost a full year ago- one of my first indie books, one of my first blog events- and the first author that I spoke to- and while Surrender The Sky wasn't a mindblowing book, it is most definitely one imprinted into my memory- and here I am, at the end of another one of her books- one that I loved VERY much!

I suppose what got me into the book after who it was written by and what that meant to me was the title itself- An Absence of Ligh ...more

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Jun 29, 2015 Samantha rated it really liked it

I really enjoyed An Absence of Light. It was a nice change of pace from my normal reads these days. Right from the opening scene, the reader is pulled into what Leah’s world is like, filled with these shadow creatures that she doesn’t understand. Her struggles, her sadness, and her guilt compile to make this story stand up a little straighter. Leah’s just nineteen, but she’s had to grow up quickly. As she leaves the home she’s known and stumbles across a small group who can empathize with her lo ...more

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May 16, 2015 Jessica Surgett rated it really liked it

*I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*

This book started off with a bang and I was immediately enthralled. I was in the mood for a little bit darker read, so this was perfect. Death, revenge, evil phantoms who feed off lechery and deceit? Perfect.

Lee was a great character. I liked that she was a good balance of weak and strong. She had moments of determination and courage, but she also had moments where she cried and said 'you know what? This sucks.' And I found that t ...more

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Nov 06, 2014 Keiraobrien rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favourite-books

**Given the book in return of honest review**

I did not know what to expect from this book, it being the first book I have received in return of an honest review! (the amazing author Meradeth Houston

was also new to me). I was pleasantly surprised!

An absence of light is such an amazing book and shocked me so much, the plot is amazing and I fell in love with many of the characters! My favourite character has tobbe the amazing main character ((Leah))- I feel I connected with her through the w ...more

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Feb 18, 2015 Maryblack rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2015-reading-challenge

I was given this book y Lovers of paranormal in exchange of an honest review.

Leah has always seen them....Lurking in shadows and dark alleys, in her home and killing her family making her the one responsible for that...Leah is on the run now

She decides she has had enough of them invading her life....and her meeting with 2 boys who can see them too..oh well..it's the shadow's death wish...

but what if not all shadows were wicked and malicious, what if there was a reason a certain shadow in particu ...more

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Jun 13, 2015 Marni rated it really liked it

A strong YA novel dealing with the paranormal. "Shadows" taking control of people and doing absolutely horrific things with them to and to them. The book starts off right after Leah's family had been killed and the police were on their way. Leah knew she couldn't stay because everything pointed at her. If only her family had listened to her.

A well written and intriguing book, I was captured right away with the story and found myself thinking about aspects of it and the Shadows, even when I wasn' ...more

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Feb 20, 2015 Deanna rated it really liked it

I received this book free of charge in exchange for an honest review. It was given to me by Lovers of Paranormal on Goodreads.com.

Lee is on the run. No money, stolen car, bloody clothing...

Her entire family has been slaughtered and she knows the noose is tightening. Both the authorities and the killers are breathing down her neck. And if either of them catch her, she's done for. The police will lock her up forever and the killers are unstoppable, unkillable, Shadows invisible to everyone but he ...more

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Jul 25, 2015 Melissa Burcham rated it it was amazing

Shelves: read-2015

I was given an ARC book for an honest review free of persuasion from the author or anyone else affiliated with this book.

CONTAINS SOME SPOILERS

This book was Amazing. I would give it 10 stars if I could. It gripped me from the very first page and didn't let go until the end. I wasn't able to fly through reading it. I had to take my time reading each and every word afraid that I would miss something.

Leah is a smart young girl. She started college at age 16. Leah's only problem is that she sees and ...more

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Nov 06, 2014 Marcie Kremer rated it it was amazing

If Shakespeare had written paranormal YA (well, he almost did – what about the ghost in Macbeth?), he might have written ABSENCE OF LIGHT by Meradeth Houston. Why Shakespeare? Because he had the gift of drawing characters that were multifaceted – there were no villains in his plays who were evil, through and through, with no redeeming characteristics. Houston is up to her usual artistry here, creating characters that you empathize with in one moment, and then, in the next moment, you question yo ...more

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Nov 08, 2014 Kelly Hashway rated it it was amazing

This story pulled me in from the very first scene. Leah's entire family has been murdered and only she knows who is responsible. No one else can see the shadows—or so Leah thinks. She flees, not wanting to be blamed for the deaths of her family members, and winds up finding a group of people who can see the shadows like she can. Only they seem to be more prepared to fight the shadows.

There is a love story here, but it never overshadows (ugh, really bad pun) the story. There's plenty of action to ...more

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Apr 09, 2015 Sasha Hibbs rated it it was amazing

Leah...oh my poor Leah.

An Absence of Light by Meredith Houston was an incredible read. It's been a while since I've read a book where right from the start, I'm captivated. Ms. Houston's approach is a bit different. She begins the novel with Leah and the death of her family, and it was done with only the finesse a veteran author could pull off.

Instead of gradually building the characters, story, plot, etc. Ms. Houston jumps right in and takes you on a wild ride. It's throughout the story that w ...more

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May 07, 2015 Sage Knightly rated it really liked it

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*I’m posting this as part of the XpressoBookTours An Absence of Light Blog Tour. I recieved a free ebook copy of this in order to do so.

An Absence of Light is a book full of action, growth, bravery, romance, and perhaps even horror. I honestly didn’t find it scary, however if I were to deal with something like that in real life, then yeah, I’d be pretty terrified. We follow Leah in the beginning after the tragic death of her family, and then she runs away and stumbles upon a man who can also s ...more

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Jun 05, 2015 Maryam Dinzly rated it really liked it

Part of this book reminded me of the way The Mortal Instruments started off, in the way that only Leah could see the evil things known as Shadows. So, when her whole family was killed, she could not stay because people would obviously view her as a suspect in murdering her family. The Shadows. That's what she called them. I got really excited while reading this book, because it became so alien-ish. And the other thing that I quite liked was that there wasn't really a main romantic focus in this ...more

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Jun 13, 2015 Jo rated it really liked it

What if the shadows in the corner of the room aren't simple shadows at all, but are actually evil beings out to get you. That is the interesting premise of this story, which launches you right into the action from the very first sentence, following the brutal murder of Leah's family by said shadows.

Leah's stifling,chest tightening fear and need to flee the scene grabbed hold of my attention from the outset and the writer didn't let go until the end of the book. Fast paced, and with characters w ...more

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