In The After Light by Alexandria Bracken

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Rating: 5/5 stars

Plot: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kRUt92i2PQ

That's the trailer for the first book in the series guys! Anything after this will be slightly spoilerish. I really don't think you should spoil this for yourself because I haven't read such an amazing series since half blood. Seriously. Check out the first book totally worth it.

Now onto In The Afterlight...

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16150831-in-the-afterlight

That's the synopsis since I'm so lazy. Also as a side note sorry I've been gone for a while but college comes first.

My Opinion: Guys...guys...guys....I seriously LOVED this book!!! The ending was satisfying. As usual I found it to be a bit predictable and the slow pace, while was necessary, was painful at times. But anyway onto the love...the originality brought to this story while maintaining its classic dystopian style is amazing. I picked this book up expecting generic YA dystopian and had a pleasant surprise as the story grew more complex and beautiful. The author, Alexandria, treated her to-be YA audience as if they were mature, intelligent people. I truly loved how she hit more complex and in depth ideas. Now this series is in my top 10 favorite series. The whole time reading this I was like:

Characters: Ruby is the best female protagonist. She is confident and mature and independent. Throughout the story she stands by her decisions and doesn't let anyone influence her. She has her flaws and her misguided thoughts while noble were stupid. 

Liam annoyed me a lot. He was very clingy and annoying. He wasn't strong and he was a coward. Ruby was going through so much and he wasn't there for her at all. He was all about himself. I prefer his brother Cole. 

Cole had Ruby's back and taught her to be a strong leader and an even stronger person. That one part broke me. Those who read it understand what I am talking about, those who have not beware.

Ending: The ending without spoiling was amazing. No "happy ending" was given but it was a believable and realistic ending. It had way more power than a boring classic everything is okay ending. Truly one of the top three endings I've ever read. It was so elegant and poignant that I will remember it for a long time. 

Gifs will be added shortly also I will be around more often as school slows down. 

~Cat