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Book: Ignite the Sun
Author: Hanna Howard
Book Series: Standalone
Rating: 3.5/5
Recommended For…: fantasy, chosen ones
Publication Date: August 18, 2020
Genre: YA Fantasy
Recommended Age: 16+ (slight violence and gore, romance)
Publisher: Blink
Pages: 352
Synopsis: Sixteen year-old Siria Nightingale has never seen the sun. 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. Besides them, 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–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.
Review: Overall, I really liked the book. The plot was intriguing and the book engaged me from beginning to end. The book was paced right and I really liked the world building that was done as well. The book is definitely rememberable and worth the read.
However, I did have a problem with the characters. There were a lot of problems for me. Some weren’t detailed enough, the romance felt forced, some characters did some things that were questionable and the constant questioning from our main character was really annoying to be honest. I think it would have been better if the author took time to develop the characters and have them grow.
Verdict: Worth the read!
Book Info:
Ignite the Sun by Hanna C. Howard
Publishing Date: August 18, 2020
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Synopsis:
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. 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.
Sixteen year-old Siria Nightingale has never seen the sun. 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. Besides them, 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–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.
Book Links:
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48574106-ignite-the-sun
Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/ignite+the+sun?_requestid=2591822
Book Depository: https://www.bookdepository.com/Ignite-Sun-Hanna-Howard/9780310769736?ref=grid-view&qid=1574442461876&sr=1-1
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.
Author Links:
Website: https://www.hannachoward.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannachoward/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannachowardauthor
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19682615.Hanna_Howard
Twitter: https://twitter.com/hannachoward
Tour Schedule:
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Giveaway (US only):
A signed finished copy of Ignite the Sun and exclusive mug swag pack. Picture is in the folder with this doc.
Rafflecopter link will be added shortly!
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PopTheButterfly Reads 
I’m happy to hear you enjoyed the book, even if you did have some issues with the characters. Thanks for being a part of the tour.
Candyce
TBR and Beyond Tours Team
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