This is another of those books where I was just torn between 4 and 5 stars. Since half-star ratings aren't an option, I'm giving the book 5 for the purpose of ratings (but in all actuality, it's technically a 4.5 from me)... 
 So, I never thought I'd ever read anything remotely related to dragons. Like, ever. I really only picked up FIRELIGHT by Sophie Jordan for two reasons: 
 1. The cover is fabulous. (I mean, look at it! Stunning!) 
 2. A friend asked me to review it. I'm so positively enamored with anyone who reads, so I just can't say no to a review request --- even one about dragons. 
 Playing it safe, I decided to pick this one up at the library. 
 Starting with the plot, Jacinda (our main character) is a draki, which from what I can gather is some kind of human/dragon combination. The draki mostly look like humans except when they experience strong emotion, usually relating to threat or fear, at which point they "manifest" into a more dragon-like formation with shimmering skin and gossamer wings. Because most of humanity believes dragons are only part of ancient folklore, the draki usually tend to segregate into prides in order to maintain the secrecy of their existence. 
 One of the biggest draki rules is that one must never "manifest" to humans, ESPECIALLY when it comes to flying. Draki must never, ever fly during the day, not only because they could exposure the secrecy of their existence to mankind but also because they could easily fall prey to the hunters. 
 The hunters seek the draki because their skin and blood are immeasurably valuable for a multitude of reasons. Will, a handsome 18 year old high school student, comes from a family of fierce draki hunters. When the novel opens, Jacinda is in process of breaking the cardinal draki rule and is flying during the day (because, as teen angst goes, she is feeling trapped and burdened by societal regulations). Will's family spots her in flight and attempts to murder her. Will, however, corners Jacinda in a cave and is so captivated by her stunning beauty in her draki formation that he lets her escape. (Violating one of the biggest draki hunter rules, undoubtedly....... 
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