A Beautiful DarkAuthor: Jocelyn DaviesPublisher: Harper Collins ,2011
Skye never questioned the story of her life. Her Aunt Jo adopted her after the death of her parents when she was just a child, and together they flip through memories the way some people flip through photo albums.
She never questioned if the stories were true.
Until the night of her 17th birthday, when the arrival of two strangers intrudes on her cozy life. Polar opposites, like fire and ice, Asher is dark and wild, while Devin is fair, cold, and aloof. Skye has no idea what they want—only that their presence coincides with the beginning of some shockingly strange events. Events that Skye, if she dares to think it, might be responsible for causing.
High up in the mountains of Boulder, Colorado, Skye finds herself caught in the middle of an ancient battle, one that began untold millennia ago. Torn between unpredictable Asher, whom she loves, and the infuriating Devin, who she can’t stay away from, her fate is murky as a starless night. And as the secrets of her true identity are revealed, Skye realizes that her destiny may reside in the Heavens—or somewhere darker.
She never questioned if the stories were true.
Until the night of her 17th birthday, when the arrival of two strangers intrudes on her cozy life. Polar opposites, like fire and ice, Asher is dark and wild, while Devin is fair, cold, and aloof. Skye has no idea what they want—only that their presence coincides with the beginning of some shockingly strange events. Events that Skye, if she dares to think it, might be responsible for causing.
High up in the mountains of Boulder, Colorado, Skye finds herself caught in the middle of an ancient battle, one that began untold millennia ago. Torn between unpredictable Asher, whom she loves, and the infuriating Devin, who she can’t stay away from, her fate is murky as a starless night. And as the secrets of her true identity are revealed, Skye realizes that her destiny may reside in the Heavens—or somewhere darker.
My Review:
Skye seventeenth birthday started off pretty good, with a surprise party and her best friends. Then it ended up with two gorgeous boys fighting (apparently over her) and an explosion. With the appearance of Davin and Asher, strange things begin happening around Skye, especially when her emotions run out of control. But hey, who can blame her? These two certainly stir up wild emotions within her. But it’s more than that. An ancient war, her true heritage, opposite sides wanting to use her… Skye will have a hard time deciding between light and dark, order and chaos, blue eyed Devin and dark haired Asher.
Oh my goodness! Reading A Beautiful Dark has been a delicious adventure. Skye is a great heroine to read. I liked that at all times she didn’t let herself be swayed, up until the end she was always questioning their intentions. Sure she falls for them, who wouldn’t!? What I mean is that it never clouds her judgment. I respected that. She doesn’t even let herself be bullied by psycho Raven—who, by the way, scared the crap out of me.
Asher and Devin are just magnificent. And I will pick, so… I love, love, LOVE Asher. He’s always looking out for Skye, not because it’s his mission but because he really cares and wants to help her. I’m all on board with a little chaos and breaking of the rules, it makes life fun. Of course, I also love Devin. His quiet demeanor and how making choices and having fun are things so new to him. Like Skye, I’d roll around in the snow to get him to loosen up a bit. Hehe.
Great story, plot, characters, and it’s filled with mystery, action, and romance. What else can I ask for? More Asher time please. Oh and about that ending…Jocelyn Davies, you killed me. I jumped up from my couch and actually screamed at my poor Kindle as if he had any fault. Seriously, you gave me a heart attack. Having to wait to next year, so not cool. But I’ll be hunting that sequel down!
Favorite Quotes:
~Devin~
Devin looked thoughtful.
“How can I tell someone what to do?” he asked.
I looked at him. He really was from another planet or something.
“You just say, ‘Skye, suck it up,’ or ‘Skye, stop falling for idiots.’ It won’t work, but hopefully I’ll have learned something for next time.”
~
He was propped against a pillow. Watching me without the slightest hint of emotion. He wasn’t wearing a shirt, and the sheets were crinkling around his smooth, chiseled body. My stomach jerked involuntarily.
~Asher~
“Don’t look so surprised,” he said. “You gave me permission to lurk.”
“At the party. Not when I’m shopping.”
“I don’t think you specified.”
“What are you doing here?” I asked impatiently.
“Lurking.”
~
“You don’t have a heartbeat,” I realized.
“Does that bother you?” he asked.
“No.” I thought for a minute. “As long as you can feel things and care about things.”
“It’s a misconception that you need a heart to love,” Asher whispered into my hair.
