Reviews - The Darkness Within Us

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The Darkness Within Us

Tricia Levenseller

3.89 AVERAGE

sage_hydra's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 5%

Boring

rebecca_3's review against another edition

3.5

challenging emotional inspiring medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

enjoyed this a bit less than book 1. This one read very much like a historical romance. Most of their time I spent in the manor house, and with all the business of inheritance and fighting over the dukedom, it felt very much like an historical. Just with an added bit of magic. There were also appearances from Alessandra and Kallias.

I enjoyed this for the most part. I enjoyed the added freedoms to women, and the queer-normative society. But Chrysantha drove me crazy! She was so dense! She didn’t admit her feelings until almost the very end of the book. It was a bit much and really tried my patience.

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jrock_reads's review against another edition

4.0

What a thrilling and captivating read! I absolutely adored the female main character and found her character development throughout the story to be fascinating. The introduction of the mysterious male main character also had me hooked. The plot twists and intricate storytelling kept me on the edge of my seat. The author's remarkable world-building skills and seamless flow of words created an immersive experience, making me feel like I was embarking on a grand adventure in a whole new world. This book is definitely a must-read, and that ending was simply perfect. Overall, a fantastic read enhanced by the superb narration that skillfully brought the female main character's personality to life. The audiobook truly elevated my enjoyment of the story!

ilikenucleasefreewater's review against another edition

5.0

The first 100 pages where all the same in my opinion, so it took time to read through those. BUT once you’ve read those 100 pages, the story begins to thicken and the romance begins to bud. It was such a good book in my opinion. It made me forget my worries of work.
Which means it deserves 5 ⭐️ .
The romance was 10/10.
The plot was 10/10.