When I read Night Owl way back in January, like most readers I was completely captivated by the story and Matt. It was original and different and dirty and I couldn't pull myself away. So I have been anxiously awaiting Last Light and nearly jumped up and down when I got a chance to review it. Warning: This series MUST be read in order. If you have not read Night Owl yet then do not read this review.
Last Light picks up right after the final events of Night Owl. You remember that ending, don't you? The cliff hanger to end all cliff hangers. Well thankfully we immediately get the answer to one of the biggest book ending questions of the year - is Matt Sky still alive? Well obviously since here we are in book 2, but it was a relief to finally know what the heck happened. I have to say that I was a bit conflicted here. I mean I am glad that Matt is alive and all, but I was also pissed at what he did.
The story that unfolds is both enthralling and frustrating. Matt and Hanna are almost toxic . When they are good, they are so damn good. Delicious in fact. But the bad is torture. During their separation they both make mistake after mistake. Matt is absolutely neurotic and his web of lies is bound to get him in trouble. The fact that there are all of these lies and secrets between the two of them made me want to scream. It took me 3 days to read this book, which is long for me, because I had to walk away every now and then to save my own sanity. No use really, it totally made me neurotic too.
But this isn't a bad thing at all. This book made me feel and think and the story is just so well written. The fact that I was in such turmoil over these characters and their actions is a testament to M. Pierce's excellent writing. It was an exhausting ride for sure, but i wouldn't have wanted it any other way. Of course we end on another cliffy, though thankfully it is mild compared to the last one. I am looking forward to the conclusion of Matt and Hannah's story.
"Get down here. Get out of your clothes. Come ride my face."
Great review - just read Night Owl in the last week or so and can't wait to read Last Light. I love Matt's complex character.