Center Stage is a monthly feature hosted by Ginger-Read Reviews, in which we highlight a character from the books we've read in the past month.
April 2013 Center Stage Character:
Daphne from The Space Between by Brenna Yovanoff
I was a little worried that I wasn't going to have a character to spotlight this month. I didn't read all that many books in April and in fact didn't read for a week straight because I was working on a knitting project for a certain someone who shall remain nameless. *cough* Melissa *cough* I was about to put on my sad face over not having a Center Stage post for April when I picked up Brenna Yovanoff's The Space Between. Not only did I love the book, but I loved the main character, Daphne, as well.
Daphne has one of the coolest lineages ever: she's the daughter of Lilith and Lucifer (yep, that Lilith and that Lucifer). You might expect her to be all evil and whatnot, but she couldn't be farther from that. Daphne doesn't want to be like her many sisters who go to Earth to prey on mortal men and rob them of their dreams and memories. But when her beloved brother goes missing, Daphne braves a trip to the mortal world to find him. Everything is new to her, but she keeps a clear head. (Having demon powers, like being able to burn things with your touch, also comes in handy when you find yourself in a new place.)
For all of her fears that she is some kind of monster and incapable of knowing what love is, Daphne is loving and compassionate. This is never more evident than in her attempts to help Truman Flynn, a half-human/half-fallen angel bent on self-destruction. I loved Daphne's courage and resolve to not only find her brother but also to save Truman, I loved this novel, and I loved this quote from Daphne:
"Love is when you care more about something else than you do about yourself." — "Chapter 27: Love"
Well said, Daphne. Well said.
Great pick, lovely Lee! I hadn't heard of this one but I loved The Replacement, Brenna's amazing! And the daughter of Lilith and Lucy? Freaking love that concept! I'm so adding this one to my tbr list!
ReplyDeleteAdore that cover, too! =D
After reading this, The Replacement went way up on my TBR. I really can't gush enough about The Space Between- it's just such a brilliant story.
DeleteHoly crap ~ Lilith & Lucifer? She sounds fantastic! I have not seen this book before but I want it! Great pick Lee!!
ReplyDeleteWhat I loved most about her was how she knew what kind of rep both her parents had, and she aspired to be something more, to have a conscience and to love. This novel is SO worth reading!
DeleteSounds fantastic! Will have to pick this one up soon, thanks for the recommendation, Lee :)
ReplyDeleteHope you love it, too, Katja!
DeleteJust hearing more about Daphne makes me want to read The Space Between. She sounds like a strong character, and one that I'm going to love (in spite of her crazy lineage).
ReplyDeleteDaphne was the total opposite of what I'd expected the daughter of Lilith and Lucifer to be, and the surprise is part of what made this such an incredible read to me.
DeleteDaphne sounds absolutely AMAZING! I can't wait to meet her!! Her lineage and her ability to love through it all are both making me admire her and I'm dying of curiosity about her whole life really. Eeeek, so exciting -thanks Lee!
ReplyDeleteI just loved the depth and complexity to her character. She's such a brilliantly written, well-balanced heroine, and I hope you get to meet her soon!
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