The Light Tamer: The :Light Tamer Trilogy book 1
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The Light Tamer: The :Light Tamer Trilogy book 1

Paperback – April 14, 2012

Price
$12.99
Format
Paperback
Pages
300
Publisher
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Publication Date
ISBN-13
978-1475185805
Dimensions
6 x 0.75 x 9 inches
Weight
15.7 ounces

Description

Devyn lives in New Bern, North Carolina. She's an avid reader and lover of all things that go bump in the night. Follow her on social media to learn more about Devyn.

Features & Highlights

  • If someone told you in advance what you were destined to do and be, would you want to know? Fate has a funny way of picking you up, shaking you out, and sending you head first into a world filled with danger. It is lurking in the shadows, I kid you not. . When I moved to New Bern, North Carolina, I had no idea that some fairy tales are true. It would have been nice to be warned that some things that bump in the night are the bad guys wanting to suck out your life essence. I've never believed in things like that. I've never been afraid, and that says a lot for a girl from the Bronx. No, not me. I'm sensible, with good grades, an alcoholic father, a crazy grandma, and a New Yorker accent. Soon, with the lightest touch from a boy I once knew, sparks flew. Literally. . Before I had the slightest chance to run, I was thrust into a world filled with Light Tamers. The boy is Caleb, and he and I are faced with our destiny. Apparently, when you throw sparks when you touch, you get bonded to each other. I have no control over the situation. None. Nada. Zip. Did I mention Amber? She's crass, sarcastic, boy-crazy, and she's my new best friend. . This is my story, I wouldn't believe me either if I were you. . This young adult book will awaken the memories of first love and best friends. “New Author for me AGAIN!What a great first book to read by Devyn Dawson.” Book Reviewer “It was refreshing to read something in this genre that had the fantasy and twist and turns along the way that I like to read, but had nothing to do with Vamps or Were's.” Book Reviewer “The Light Tamer is a fun, quick, exhilarating, romantic, and such a delight to read. I definitely recommend this book and hope that you go and get yourself a copy today!!” Book Reviewer Other works by Devyn . The Light Tamer Trilogy . The Light Tamer - Book One Enlightened - Book Two Amber's Faerie Tale - Book 2.5 Light Bound - Book Three . Spin-off series from The Light Tamer . Fallen . YA Paranormal Series . The Legacy of Kilkenny - Book One Malevolence - Book Two The Seduction - Book 1.5 The Great Wolf - Book Three . YA Dystopian . Thievery - School of the Seven Bells . Young Adult/New Adult . Killing Me Softly

Customer Reviews

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THE LLIGHT TAMER

Hi i am going to tell you a little story. Hi my name is Jessie and i am a light tamer,You ask what is light tamer?Well i can not explain it really. I am kid and kids are not suppose to worry about things but you see i do until we moved form New York,to the state of North Carolina with my grandma. But you look at the Grandma is she my mom or grandma.

You see i do not go to a regular school why you ask? That is accuse i am gifted student and then i am not a normal kid i have a dark farther and then my mom i am not sure what she is but she love me for who i am and what i am.

What is light tamer well let me explain in my words i have power that bring light to things but i got to be careful i can blow things out quick. You see it started when i fell in the water and all most drowned and then this great looking guy Caleb save me from the depths of the water and now i am bound to him but you see i am not out of school and i am only 16.

i have some friends in the new school and we are all weird in one way or another we do not look weird but we all have powers but some have more than other and then there is some that are to succeed and you will see Caleb and I are to be together for ever one day .

i got the e book of this book and the other one and they are great books i read them back wards but i can stay this story will pull you to the book and want more of the book and then of the kids in the book you will fell sorry and then you feel happy to see what come out of the book.

thank you for letting me read and blog on it for you
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What it felt like to fall in love for the very first time.

The Light Tamer is a reminder of what it felt like to date and find love for the very first time. It is a very sweet paranormal romance for the young adult audience as well as us young at heart adult readers. A good quick read, that had me laughing, sighing and falling in love with the characters.

The story is told through the point of view of the main character, Jessie. She is a fifteen year old that has just moved to New Bern, North Carolina and it doesn't take long before she meets a handsome guy called Caleb. Soon after meeting him, she learns they share a bond that continues to bring them closer together. Caleb was, of course, my favorite character. Who couldn't fall in love with him. He is handsome, a gentleman, has an awesome sense of humor and is the perfect white knight.

Devyn Dawson did a great job of portraying teenage thoughts, emotions, behavior and common worries. This made the characters feel more alive and real to me. One of the characters reminded me of myself at that age. I remember all too well the awkwardness of being a teenager. This story being a reminder of what it felt like to be young and to experience these things for the first time is what I felt was grasped the most in this story. The awkwardness of dating for the first time, the first feelings of falling in love and finding a place you belong were portrayed so you could experience it firsthand.

Although the paranormal element in this story was interesting, especially where it supposedly originated, it left me wanting more and feeling like there were some questions left unanswered. When first reviewing this book, I was not sure if this was a single story or if the author was setting up for a series. I said that it felt like the beginning of a series to me. And that's exactly what it is. This is the first glimpse of what will be a trilogy.

Overall, I really enjoyed reading The Light Tamer but still hope the author will expand on this story and reveal some of the unanswered questions. It is a great read and I'm glad I got the opportunity to read it. I will definitely be looking for the next one and checking out her other series, The Legacy Series.

Recommend to Paranormal Romance and Young Adult Fans.

*Although I won a free copy of this book through a Goodreads first reads giveaway, my review is not altered. This is my honest opinion.
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loved it!

I loved this book. The fact that the author made up such beautiful and unique paranormal characters was amazing to me. It was refreshing to read something different then the norm
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Sweet YA paranormal romance

This was a light, easy read. At the beginning I wasn't sure if I was going to like because it seemed a little juvenile. Jessie was only 15 so I'm sure that's the target audience. There were parts that could have gone into more detail, and other parts that dragged a little when things were being explained about the Light Tamers. I liked the relationship between Jessie and Caleb. It was kinda insta-love but that doesn't bother me. Their bond reminded me a little of Maggie and Caleb (Caleb again!) from Shelly Crane's Significance series. They're very sweet together. By the end I really liked the story and will probably continue reading when the second book comes out.