The Skylighter

The Skylighter by Becky Wallace is the second book of the Keepers' Chronicle.

As the last of the royal line, Johanna is the only person who can heal a magical breach in the wall that separates her kingdom of Santarem from the land of the Keepers, legendary men and women who wield elemental magic. The barrier protects Santarem from those Keepers who might try to take power over mere humans…Keepers who are determined to stop Johanna and seize the wall’s power for themselves.

And they’re not the only ones. As the duchys of Santarem descend into war over the throne, Johanna relies more than ever on the advice of her handsome companion, Lord Rafael DeSilva. But Rafi is a duke too, and his people come first. As their friendship progresses into the beginnings of a tender relationship, Johanna must wonder: is Rafi looking out for her happiness, or does he want the throne for himself?

With war on the horizon, Johanna and Rafi dodge treacherous dukes and Keeper assassins as they race to through the countryside, determined to strengthen the wall before it’s too late…even if it means sacrificing their happiness for the sake of their world.

The Breakdown:
1. Wallace picks up where the last book left off in the beginning of this book.  Just like the first book, she switches between several characters perspectives.  It makes for interesting story telling, especially since several of the characters have their own stories that do not come together until the end. I think she does a good job of keeping different character's chapters having a unique voice to them.

2. I really enjoyed Dom's chapters the most.  He is learning to be responsible for his people.  He is intelligent, and funny. I also think that he makes the most character development in this book.  From the fun loving second son of a duke to a man that really in the end saves the day.

3.  My main complaint that at times the chemistry between Johanna and Rafi was a little forced.  There are moments of greatness between them, but other times, I have a hard time believing that they are falling for each other.

4. This is, from what I read, the end of the series.  I did think that Wallace tied up the main story line very well.  I can still room for more stories, like between Dom and Maribelle, or even from the Keeper side of the wall.

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