publisher: Poppy
date of publication: January 2, 2012
format: hardcover
pages: 400
source: from the publisher for review
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From Goodreads:
Nastasya has lived for hundreds of years, but for some reason, life never seems to get any better. She left her spoiled, rich girl life to find peace at River's Edge, a safe haven for wayward immortals. There, she learned to embrace River's Edge, despite some drama involving the sexy Reyn, who she wants but won't allow herself to have. But just as she's getting comfortable, her family's ties to dark magick force her to leave.
She falls back into her old, hard partying ways, but will her decision lead her into the hands of a dark immortal? Or will it be her first step to embracing the darkness within her?
What I Thought
Darkness Falls picks up where Immortal Beloved leaves off, including the fantastic writing of Cate Tiernan, which doesn't falter in the least from book to book. There is no middle book syndrome here. Darkness Falls contains as much humor, depth, and mystery as Immortal Beloved while still bringing forth new ideas and problems.
Nastasya is back and just as conflicted as ever. Still adjusting to her new life, Nastasya is more vulnerable than ever before, which leaves her open to self-doubt and bad influences. She may not be at her best in Darkess Falls, but she is certainly a more complex character for it. In addition to her snarky repartee, she also sheds more light on her past and discovers new worries that serve to make her a more dynamic character. As for Reyn, however, there is still much mystery involved. The emphasis isn't so much on romance as it is on Nastasya's coming to terms with her past and learning to live life anew. This made for an excellent character study that left me fully attentive.
The plot contains a lot more danger than that found in Immortal Beloved via the reintroduction of figures from Nastasya's past, including the resurrection of her old partying ways. The darkness that surrounds this situation makes for a mysterious, frightening story that is very successful in drawing the reader in. Tiernan takes an already good thing and runs with it, insuring a consistent, intriguing story. Truly horrific things occur that, while very disturbing, elevate the sheer level of danger which Nastasya must deal with and survive. This is edge-of-your-seat action, suspense, and tragedy.
Darkness Falls is a fantastic follow-up to an intriguing novel. This series is shaping up to become an awesome one. If the third installment continues at the same pace, a great series will be the result. I can not wait to see what happens next as Nastasya continues her journey toward a different life. Kudos to Cate Tiernan for an exciting series.
Obligatory legal statement: This finished copy was provided to me free of charge by the publisher in exchange for a fair and unbiased review. Many thanks to Poppy for the opportunity of reading and reviewing this book.
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