First Light is the first time I’ve read anything by Isabel Jolie, and I’m glad I did. Her storytelling is interesting and thorough, and she was able to create compelling characters.
The third in the Haven Island Series, this book features
Logan as the chief of police on a small North Carolina island and Cali, a
transplant from Seattle working as a tutor. Both are relatively new to the
island with Logan as an ex-Chicago cop having gone to Haven Island after a
painful divorce, and Cali being on the island for a whole set of other reasons
that she shouldn’t share with anyone. This story is rife with tension,
suspense, and romance.
This book is well written, and Jolie was very detailed with
each character’s perspective. There’s a lot of backstory discussed which slows
the pacing of the story, but it does eventually pick up. Because of that, I’d
give it closer to a 4.5-star rating, although I did come to appreciate getting
to know the characters’ motivations so well.
I really liked the main characters, especially Logan. He was
just so sweet and genuine. And the way Jolie wrote the pain he went through
from his divorce and the reasons why had me feeling like I got to really know
and feel for him. I found myself wanting Logan and Cali together just because I
wanted them to be able to find happiness together.
Logan and Cali’s story is suspenseful, and the characters
will keep you reading. First Light is a good read for anyone looking for an
exciting romance.
**ARC provided in exchange for an honest review**
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