Release: August 18th, 2020
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Blink
Source: TBR & Beyond Tours
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Once upon a time, there was something called the sun… In a kingdom ruled by an evil witch, the sun is just part of a legend about light-filled days of old. However, luckily for everybody in the kingdom, Siria Nightingale is headed to the heart of the darkness to try and restore the light–or she will lose everything trying.
Indeed, Sixteen year-old Siria Nightingale has never seen the sun. Also, the light is dangerous, according to Queen Iyzabel, an evil witch who has shrouded the kingdom in shadow.
Siria has always hated the darkness and revels in the stories of the light-filled old days that she hears from her best friend and his grandfather. Moreover, nobody else understands her fascination with the sun, especially not her strict and demanding parents. Siria’s need to please them is greater even than her fear of the dark. So she heads to the royal city–still the very center of the darkness–for a chance at a place in Queen Iyzabel’s court.
But what Siria discovers at the Choosing Ball sends her on a quest toward the last vestiges of the sun with a ragtag group of rebels who could help her bring back the Light … or doom the kingdom to shadow forever.
About the Author:
Hanna C. Howard spent most of her childhood wondering how she might avoid growing up, and eventually solved the conundrum by becoming an artist and a writer. She considers tea an essential food group, has more books than shelf space, and thinks the ultimate geek triumvirate is Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Doctor Who. She lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with her husband and son, their Disreputable Dog, and a cat skilled in the martial arts.
Ignite the Sun Review:
It’s been a while since I read a sizzling YA fantasy, and “Ignite the Sun” did not disappoint!
I loved the way the story is told. Although there are many chapters, each one is short with something new. The author wrote the plot so well! I was at the edge of my seat when Siria lights up in front of the Queen, or when Night Wyrm attacks the group. As the group progresses to their destination before the Equinox, they face many adventures, which makes the story so exciting.
Siria is great as the main character. She has no idea what is happening, but goes along with the plan because of her love for Linden and Yarrow. I also loved the scenes where she is alone and practices her powers. All the other characters are wonderful too, whether it be Linden, Yarrow, Elegy, Merrall, or Bronya. I adored Linden and Siria’s romance. They share such a charming history, and I really enjoyed how they try to move to the next step of their friendship.
Perhaps the only thing I felt could be improved was the character history. At times, it felt like the author just touched on the character’s history, but we really did not get to know them really well. This might make the story lengthy, but I would have loved more details about the Queen’s past, like her relationship with her sister, or more scenes with Siria and Eamon? Perhaps this is the first book in the series? In that case, I can’t wait to see how it continues.
Overall, “Ignite the Sun” is a wonderful novel and made me realize how much I missed reading this genre.
Giveaway:
A signed finished copy of Ignite the Sun and exclusive mug swag pack
I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the Ignite the Sun by Hanna Howard Blog Tour hosted by TBR & Beyond Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!
Book Tour Schedule
August 11th
TBR and Beyond – Welcome Post
Allisa White’s Book Blog – Review
Wonder Struck – Review
August 12th
Rajiv’s Reviews – Review
Jena Brown Writes – Review and Fave Quotes
missmaddychats – Review
August 13th
Confessions of a YA Reader – Promo
Laura’s bookish corner – Review and Dreamcast
Her Book Thoughts – Review and Fave Quotes
August 14th
Sometimes Leelynn Reads – Review and Dreamcast
Metaphors and Miscellanea – Review
PopTheButterfly Reads – Review
August 15th
Kait Plus Books – Interview
Young at Heart Reader – Review and Moodboard
Bookshelf Life – Review and Fave Quotes
August 16th
Fangirl Pixie Blog – Promo
dinipandareads – Review and Fave Quotes
August 17th
Stuck in the Stacks – Interview
And On She Reads – Review and Fave Quotes
The Book Dutchesses – Promo
August 18th
Mel And Her Books – Review
Avni Reads – Review
Stocked Up on Starbooks – Promo
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August 11th
pagcturncr – IG Review
Allisa White’s Book Blog – Blogger’s Choice
Wonder Struck – Blogger’s Choice
And On She Reads – Blogger’s Choice
Young at Heart Reader – Blogger’s Choice
August 12th
mixed_matched_socks – IG Review
wanderlust_juvenlie – IG Review and Playlist
Fangirl Pixie Blog – Blogger’s Choice
Rajiv’s Reviews – Blogger’s Choice
Jena Brown Writes – Blogger’s Choice
August 13th
awesome_books33 – IG Review and Playlist
Kait Plus Books – Blogger’s Choice
Confessions of a YA Reader – Blogger’s Choice
laura’s bookish corner – Blogger’s Choice
The Book Dutchesses – Blogger’s Choice
August 14th
books.n.everythinginbetween – IG Fave Quotes and Review
Mel and Her Books – Blogger’s Choice
Sometimes Leelynn Reads – Blogger’s Choice
PopTheButterfly Reads – Blogger’s Choice
Avni Reads – Blogger’s Choice
Great review! I’m so glad that you enjoyed this book.
– Candyce
TBR and Beyond Tours Team