Francesca DeTomassa, (Fran or Chesca to her friends) lives a
privileged life. Her father is a local politician and she has scholarships to
college and law school. She is coming to the end of her final year. After she
graduates, she has an internship at a production studio in
California.
Fran however has a secret. She is a member of an order, a
Circle to protect and promote the Light. Fran’s life is tethered to them by
oath, law, blood, soul and love, bound to the Circle’s focal point, the
Wielder.
Love has to be sacrificed for the hope of someday. But when
someday becomes today, a choice has to be made. A choice not only between love
or between right or wrong. The choice has to be for the good of
everyone.
This is a well written, but somewhat confusing story at times.
It’s told from Fran’s point of view. The story is mostly about the two main
characters, Fran and Nina. Nina is a woman Fran was told had died several years
previously, although Fran was never convinced Nina was actually dead. When Fran
suddenly comes face to face with Nina, it’s a terrible shock for her. The two
women spend time together and eventually become lovers. Their love is tender and
sweet, a really nice romance.
The part I found a bit confusing is where the Circle and the
Light comes in. In fact, I went back and re-read the book again in the hope I
would find out what I was wasn’t seeing. I’m still none the wiser now. But
putting this aside, I did enjoy Fran and Nina’s story.
I read JD Glass’s earlier books and thoroughly enjoyed them.
Punk Like Me and Punk and Zen. These characters first appear there. Maybe I
would understand the story better if I went back and re-read them.
Although there were bits that confused me, overall, I did
enjoy the story.
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