Review: Amazing book!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 21, 2013
Gives light is the first in the series of the same name. This book starts with Skylar. His father disappears and unsure of what to do he goes to the police to report him missing. That starts a series of events that leads him to the place his mother was murdered. The place he lost his voice and a place where he can finally be accepted.I loved this book. It was so heartbreaking in places and Skylar had survived so much. I didn't know what to think most of the time. He was such a lovely character and I wanted to wrap him in a big hug most of the time. I loved how even though he was mute he had an almost chatty nature. He was smart in a lot of ways and dumb in others.Rafael. Rafael was just a sweetheart. I loved him as a character and he had his own pain to deal with. Knowing he was hated by most of the people because of what his father had done was such a tough thing to come to terms with. He was such a kind and caring soul. He needed someone like Skylar to help people see that. I think he was great in that respect.The romance in this was slow building. It started out as a very sweet friendship that grew over the course of the book. I fell in love with them as a couple. Skylar and Rafael were perfect for each other. In more ways than one they needed each other. I was waiting for them for a long time to get together. It was incredibly sweet the way it happened.The nicest part about this series and this book in general is it's not just about the romance. Skylar and Rafael's relationship took center stage, but it wasn't the book. We had so many things going on that that was the easiest and simplest things in a story that was so beautiful it took me to hell and back.I loved the secondary characters. Annie was a pleasant character that was added. As for granny, she was the type of character you could imagine leaving people shaking. I really enjoyed her and even thought she was a witch at first, still think she is. Whatever. I also liked Gabriel, and Skylar's dad (although he was not in this much).I don't think I have ever read such a beautiful sweet YA romance before. There was so much to love about this book and the fact it's only the BEGINNING of a 4 book series always makes me smile. I would say without a doubt this is my favourite YA series. I'm not sure how anyone could hate these. They made me smile no matter what was happening, even when my heart was aching.Must read this book. Really, just give it a shot. I was not disappointed and I don't think anyone will be. It's highly recommended!