Review of Sunrays Among Shadows

Katarzyna Koc · Post by **Katarzyna Koc** » 03 Apr 2023, 16:34

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Sunrays Among Shadows" by H. Dawn Hunter.]

5 out of 5 stars

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Sunrays Among Shadows by H. Dawn Hunter is a story full of magic and wonders about Lily and Liam, who lost their memories due to an unknown accident. After many years have passed and they are adults now, the topic of the mystery is brought up suddenly once again by Lily. What is the reason for it? Will they be able to recover their memory? Or, most importantly, what if they lost it for a reason?

To begin with, I cannot praise enough the ability of the author to create such pleasant relationships between the characters. Moreover, every character has a very distinct personality, so I did not have the impression that any of them was created to fill a hole in a plot. Also, I enjoyed the personality development, especially Jasper’s. I have a really hard time choosing between Lily and Jasper as to which one of them is my favourite character. Both of them are stubborn, feisty, and have the ability to use sarcasm extraordinarily well, which I love in fictional characters. I would say Lily won my heart slightly deeper as she was so brave to face the expectations of society and rebel against them. Furthermore, when it comes to the plot, I enjoyed the presence of nature, its importance, and the idea of spirits.

What is more, without spoiling too much, H. Dawn Hunter touched on some serious issues. The most important of them is the feeling of loneliness, even when you have many people around you. Also, there is the problem of abuse and the inability to reach out for help for those suffering from it.

I noticed just two slight downsides while reading the book. There were so many characters and names that at times I lost track of who was who and had to go back a little, which connected with the fact that the story is written from more than two points of view. Furthermore, some descriptions were a bit too long for my liking, which made the storyline move a bit slowly at times.

I rate Sunrays Among Shadows a solid 5 out of 5 stars. This book will definitely stay in my memory for a long time, and it will be a challenge to find a better one. Its story was so beautiful, full of magic, but also, in a way, educational. The minor downside that I noticed is my personal preference, and I am sure that many people will not find it bothersome, so it did not influence my rating. I did not notice any errors, so the book is well-edited.

I recommend this book to teenagers over fifteen and adults, as it contains bloody descriptions of violence. Also, it will be a perfect read for those looking for something with some good old magic and a spice of adventure. It should be kept in mind that monotheist believers may feel offended as there is a strong criticism of religion by one of the characters.

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Hazel Mae Bagarinao · Post by **Hazel Mae Bagarinao** » 04 Apr 2023, 18:42

What is that mystery all about brought by Lily? I think they will regain their memories of so long losing it. Just my wild guess. Your review is wonderful and intriguing!

Georgia Allemeier · Post by **Georgia Allemeier** » 04 Apr 2023, 20:39

Sounds like a memorable book!
Definitely going on my TBR list.

Amarachi maryann Orjiewulu 1 · 26 Aug 2024, 13:25

My favorite character was Jasper, such a lonely and tortured soul. I can't even imagine how a mother could be that cruel to her own child. I guess cruelty knows no family.