Review: Excellent from beginning to end!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 11, 2012
Must.........Have........More! What an excellent cast of characters Sullivan Lee has created in Brightwing. The book starts off with Lucy in the middle of a gem heist then switches to the Battle brothers, Edgar and Mallory, and their run from the law. With only a few words missing here and there, this story could of easily been a 5 star read, maybe even more. I started reading this right before the busy Christmas season so unfortunately it took me longer to read than it should have but each time I picked it up I easily fell right back into the story, right back into the action.I loved Lucy, she is strong, powerful, level-headed, cunning, smart, and is the ultimate survivalist. With a respect for nature handed down through time from her ancestors, she also played the role of teacher as she takes the Battle brothers into her hidden sanctuary, far into the depths of the Everglades. It is so refreshing to have a character like Lucy, the complete opposite from the "damsel" and "woe is me" female characters that so many books have.I also enjoyed Edgar, who recently broke out of prison and is on the run to whatever safety he can find. He has basically been the caregiver and parent to his younger brother Mallory, which has not been an easy task over the years. This big bad tough guy learns to rely on someone else for his safety and must put his trust in his hostage. Part of me felt sad for Edgar but I really enjoyed watching him change.Mallory, I don't even know where to begin so I will keep it short and sweet. On the one hand I can't stand him. He is everything I dislike, a murderer, rapist, he is quick to action, no matter the serious consequences, always messing things up and making things difficult for everyone else. But on the other hand, it really isn't his fault he is the way he is.Brightwing is a action packed story of history, trust, and love. Lee was able to catch me off guard, bring a couple tears to my eyes, make me laugh, and shock me all within less than 300 pages. I applaud her for a job well done and highly recommend this book.