Noir, Jacqueline E. Garlick
Noir, Jacqueline E. Garlick
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Noir

Author: Jacqueline E. Garlick

Narrator: Sarah Coomes

Unabridged: 10 hr 55 min

Format: Digital Audiobook (DRM Protected)

Published: 09/22/2015

Synopsis

Losing him would make her overcast world one shade darker.…Navigating her way through nightmarish lands devoid of sunlight, Eyelet Elsworth races to free her beloved Urlick Babbit, the first person to understand and accept her—differences and all. Framed for murder and sentenced to execution, Urlick is running out of time. And the Commonwealth’s tyrannical new ruler, Penelope Rapture, is strangely eager to speed up the clock.Aided by a band of unusual yet loyal associates, Eyelet stumbles upon a startling rumor. And as she unravels a secret that could challenge Penelope’s claim to the throne, Penelope vows to divert Eyelet’s journey—straight to a dark and deadly end.In Noir, the second thrilling addition to Jacqueline Garlick’s Illumination Paradox series, familiar friends struggle against new and old enemies, shocking secrets come to light, and the truth that could save this captivating steampunk world is revealed…if it doesn’t destroy everything first.Revised edition: This edition of Noir includes editorial revisions.

About Jacqueline E. Garlick

Jacqueline E. Garlick loves strong heroines, despises whiny sidekicks, and adores good stories about triumphant underdogs. A teacher in her former life, she’s now an author of the very books she loves to read: young adult, new adult, and women’s fiction. Lumière, the first novel in her Illumination Paradox series, won the prestigious 2013 LYRA award for Best Young Adult Novel and an Indie B.R.A.G. Medallion. The book also received the title of B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree. Jacqueline lives in a house with a purple wall or two, and dreams of one day having a hidden passageway that leads to a secret room. Visit her website at www.jacquelinegarlick.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Vanessa Gayle ⚔️

The world that Garlick creates is so very involved and compelling. There are so many details and mysterious things to muddle over in your brain as you read. This book is a great sequel! This book is a non-stop adventure that you can't pull away from. What I liked I really loved the dual point of views......more

Goodreads review by Fay

As deliciously dark as it's title implies, Noir was a rip-roaring, galumphing adventure story with Freak Shows, Asylums and tentacles - oh my! And the steam elephant is back in force, taking a much bigger role is this book which is great for all the readers who adored him in the opening scenes of bo......more

Goodreads review by Karissa

This is the second book in the Illumination Paradox by Garlick. The first book in this series had some excellent world-building and great steampunk elements. This book was a bit more scattered and I didn’t like it quite as much as the first one. Eyelet must rescue Urlick before it’s too late. However......more

Goodreads review by Sharon

I received a copy from Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review. Actual Rating: 3.5 This was an interesting read. The story was great. I did like the fast pace, and the action. However, I did feel like the alternating points of view did take away from the characters. I did not feel the same connect......more

Goodreads review by Fafa's Book Corner

This review will also be posted on both of my blogs: [URL not allowed] [URL not allowed] I recieved this arc via Netgalley and Skyscape and Two Loins in exchange for an honest review. Going into this book I was worried that it would suffer second book syndrome. But......more

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