Into the Light by Serene Conneeley ^_^

Review:  Into The Light by Serene Conneeley, YA Magical Realism/Fantasy/Slice of Life
 
Love! "Into the Light" by @sereneconneeley completes the "Into the Mists" ya trilogy. This 'slice of life inside magical realism' begins at the end of book 2 and follows 17-year-old Carlie through the end of her journey of grief and self discovery. As someone currently grieving, I sympathized with Carlie's process and found myself empathizing with her at varying points such as the discovery of a new furry friend or her friend's unexpected aloof attitude in her time of need. Serene has a way of weaving magic into the page and pulling you in so you're sitting in Rose's kitchen, petting Luther, and smelling all those wonderful herbs and breads and cookies! (She needs to do a cookbook.) The descriptions of the rituals impress upon you the character's delight and wonder, and offer a sense of the power that Carlie can grow into - which is never explicitly mentioned, but lingers like a thread for the reader to pull and discover. Magic doesn't take the spotlight. Carlie's growth and acceptance of the self is the star, making her relatable and likeable as she navigates school, life, death, and everything in between. 🖤🖤  Originally posted on Instagram HERE.

The first two books in the trilogy, Into the Mists and Into the Dark, are both equally as good.  This trilogy follows Carlie on her life-changing journey as she moves halfway around the globe following a devastating loss.  Life throws hard lessons at her that nearly close off her heart, but she learns how to push forward, to keep putting one foot in front of the other, and is ultimately able to open her heart to love and friendship.  This trilogy is quite insightful and deep in ways that will keep you thinking for a while.

Also!  Serene interviewed me for her Camp NaNo WriMo monthly challenge for today!  Check it, and her books, out HERE.  (http://www.blessedbeebooks.com)