Review: A Mind-Boggling Sequel
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 11 26, 2013
From the moment she was born, Solstice knew she was different. She's a vampire possessing powers she can't explain, and she can walk in daylight. The things she does are unexplainable, yet she does everything possible to make sense of who and what she is. Her life is changing faster than she can keep up with it. Once a snarky twelve-year-old girl, she's now sliding into the guise of womanhood. That thought alone mind-boggles her.With Gavin by her side, Solstice is determined to shed light on the circumstances surrounding her unique birth. She's slowly coming to understand her guardian. In his mind, the disease-bearing vampires are a blight to human existence. With her help, he's done his best to wipe as many of them out, but they just keep coming. While she provides him with a means to circumvent the creatures efforts, she's not quite sure what he needs to win the battle.Unwilling to bend to the rules of the world around her, Solstice grapples with the very essence that makes her who she is. She's grateful for everything Gavin has done for her, but it does nothing to lessen the fact that she's something he abhors. Deep inside, she knows he resents her for what she is. Yet she refuses to let him go. He's the only person who's treated her well. The only one who's seen a side of her no one else has. Granted, she hasn't gotten close to anyone else, but that could change at any time, right?Fighting for their lives, determined to make something of their bleak existence, Solstice soon realizes that she can never outrun her destiny. Something or someone is out there, waiting for the moment when they can reclaim her once more. Her unique abilities make her the most precious commodity amongst vampires. If she's to succeed in setting the record straight, once and for all, she'll need to fully embrace who and what she is. The question is, can she do that without causing Gavin any further harm in the process?Equinox takes up where Solstice left off, diving head-first into the controversy surrounding Gavin and Solstice's plight. They've found themselves smack-dab in the middle of an abandoned plantation, unsure as to whether they'll make it another day. This is definitely another interesting premise to this series. We get to see a little more of Solstice while Gavin grapples with the ghosts of his past.While the character's emotions are certainly believable, I had a hard time getting into certain situations they find themselves in. The point-of-views seemed to be all over, and some of the things happening didn't quite mesh. At least, for me, anyway. Overall, this is a very intriguing sequel that does answer some of the questions left behind in the first book. Unfortunately, it also leaves quite a few new loose ends in the process. Hopefully, the third book will answer these small loopholes when the time comes, and tidy up the world surrounding Gavin and the enigmatic Solstice. The book and it's unique storyline is certainly a nice read.Please Note: I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.