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xomuse's review
5.0
I had this one sitting on my TBR pile for a while and I finally got around to reading it. Wonderful writing and I enjoy the paranormal elements that appeared. I'm not going to spoil the ending, but I definitely didn't see it coming. I'd recommend.
caszriel's review
5.0
~Thanks to Xpresso Book Tours for providing a review copy in exchange for an honest review~
I loved Come, the Dark. Please note that this book contains detailed violence and sexual abuse. I love it how Rebecca Hamilton managed to combine Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Spiritual Fiction, and sexual abuse into one mesmerizing tale. At first, I didn't know what to expect. I was really confused by the changes in time, and I thought it was a typo. Then, I realised that it was all deliberate, and it was then that I realised what a great book Come, the dark was. After that point, every time I had some time to read digitally, I passionately read on, and I started loving it more and more till the point where I knew I was going to give it 5+ stars. I'm telling you, I loved it. It was confusing at the start, but it was definitely worth reading on. If you're a fan of Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Adventure, Spiritual Fiction, or a mix of them definitely give Come, the dark a go. you never know, you might just wind up liking Cordovae as much as I do.
I loved Come, the Dark. Please note that this book contains detailed violence and sexual abuse. I love it how Rebecca Hamilton managed to combine Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Spiritual Fiction, and sexual abuse into one mesmerizing tale. At first, I didn't know what to expect. I was really confused by the changes in time, and I thought it was a typo. Then, I realised that it was all deliberate, and it was then that I realised what a great book Come, the dark was. After that point, every time I had some time to read digitally, I passionately read on, and I started loving it more and more till the point where I knew I was going to give it 5+ stars. I'm telling you, I loved it. It was confusing at the start, but it was definitely worth reading on. If you're a fan of Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Adventure, Spiritual Fiction, or a mix of them definitely give Come, the dark a go. you never know, you might just wind up liking Cordovae as much as I do.
tkreeves's review
5.0
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.
I fell hard for The Forever Girl, and wasn't sure if this book would live up to it...it definitely did not disappoint!
Rose/Cordovae's story is one that takes us on a emotional journey, that can be gut wrenching at times. We learn more about the supernaturals that were introduced in The Forever Girl in a very well thought out, and well developed way. Then, of course, comes the final showdown with the Maltorim...no spoilers, you'll have to read it!!
Overall, an excellent sequel!!
I fell hard for The Forever Girl, and wasn't sure if this book would live up to it...it definitely did not disappoint!
Rose/Cordovae's story is one that takes us on a emotional journey, that can be gut wrenching at times. We learn more about the supernaturals that were introduced in The Forever Girl in a very well thought out, and well developed way. Then, of course, comes the final showdown with the Maltorim...no spoilers, you'll have to read it!!
Overall, an excellent sequel!!
miztrebor's review
4.0
When I first started reviewing, one of the first books I reviewed was [b:The Forever Girl|21428915|The Forever Girl (The Forever Girl #1)|Rebecca Hamilton|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1394592934s/21428915.jpg|18112300]. It wasn’t my normal genre to read, but I soon grew to love the book and explore the genre, as well. From that book alone, I knew I’d probably be hooked on the series. Now, about two years later, I had the opportunity to read book two in the series, Come, the Dark. The wait was well worth it.
Even though this is book two in The Forever Girl series, it’s not a direct sequel to the first book. That book was the start of Sophia’s journey, while book two starts Cordovae’s journey. She’s a new character to the series and even comes from a different time, which makes it all the most interesting.
This book starts out with Rose in Georgia in the 1960s, having her father’s child. That situation’s a little awkward to read about; though as the story progresses, I had a better understanding of the situation than I did at the beginning of the novel. Soon after Rose gives birth, she’s thrown back in time to the period of time that the Salem Witch Trials occurred. She’s not only thrown into a foreign time, she’s also thrown into the middle of a war between paranormal races. While here Rose, now called Abigail (the body she inhabits) and Cordovae (her spirit’s name, I’ll use this name for now on) meets William and Tess, the two Ankou destined to join her in saving Salem, and humanity.
The story was great, and I that think new readers can pick this up without missing a beat if they haven’t read The Forever Girl. However, I had to dive into my memory banks from book one a little bit for some details of the different races, when they weren’t explained as well as they could have been. In the book’s defense, Cordovae never bothers to ask for much explanation until it’s almost too late.
I wasn’t too connected with Cordovae for most of the book, to be honest. Her obsession with her “past” life and getting back to her baby, while admirable and natural, was a bit too strong I felt. Even when given the facts about how she could return, she fought against what she needed to do and was selfish. Let’s just say if got her into a bit of trouble a few times. The two other main characters, William and Tess, were easier to understand and “like”, though I feel like Cordovae knew them more than the reader got to in some aspects.
I was pleased to see Adrian, a Cruor, in this book. He’s a more involved character from The Forever Girl and seeing some of his history helped develop him more as well as tie the entire TFG universe together. I also enjoyed how things once they got moving a bit more in the later part of the book, played out. I was surprised by some of the events that unfolded and that’s always a great thing for a book to do. There are still some things I’m shocked by (in a good way).
Overall, Come, the Dark was well worth the wait. Seeing more of a focus on the Ankou race (a barely mentioned race in book one) helped bring a fresh viewpoint to this series. It was also interesting to see Hamilton play with the idea of time travel and the spirit world with the timelines. The only sad thing is that book three isn’t written yet. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again now, The Forever Girl books will definitely be ones I’m eager to read for years to come.
Even though this is book two in The Forever Girl series, it’s not a direct sequel to the first book. That book was the start of Sophia’s journey, while book two starts Cordovae’s journey. She’s a new character to the series and even comes from a different time, which makes it all the most interesting.
This book starts out with Rose in Georgia in the 1960s, having her father’s child. That situation’s a little awkward to read about; though as the story progresses, I had a better understanding of the situation than I did at the beginning of the novel. Soon after Rose gives birth, she’s thrown back in time to the period of time that the Salem Witch Trials occurred. She’s not only thrown into a foreign time, she’s also thrown into the middle of a war between paranormal races. While here Rose, now called Abigail (the body she inhabits) and Cordovae (her spirit’s name, I’ll use this name for now on) meets William and Tess, the two Ankou destined to join her in saving Salem, and humanity.
The story was great, and I that think new readers can pick this up without missing a beat if they haven’t read The Forever Girl. However, I had to dive into my memory banks from book one a little bit for some details of the different races, when they weren’t explained as well as they could have been. In the book’s defense, Cordovae never bothers to ask for much explanation until it’s almost too late.
I wasn’t too connected with Cordovae for most of the book, to be honest. Her obsession with her “past” life and getting back to her baby, while admirable and natural, was a bit too strong I felt. Even when given the facts about how she could return, she fought against what she needed to do and was selfish. Let’s just say if got her into a bit of trouble a few times. The two other main characters, William and Tess, were easier to understand and “like”, though I feel like Cordovae knew them more than the reader got to in some aspects.
I was pleased to see Adrian, a Cruor, in this book. He’s a more involved character from The Forever Girl and seeing some of his history helped develop him more as well as tie the entire TFG universe together. I also enjoyed how things once they got moving a bit more in the later part of the book, played out. I was surprised by some of the events that unfolded and that’s always a great thing for a book to do. There are still some things I’m shocked by (in a good way).
Overall, Come, the Dark was well worth the wait. Seeing more of a focus on the Ankou race (a barely mentioned race in book one) helped bring a fresh viewpoint to this series. It was also interesting to see Hamilton play with the idea of time travel and the spirit world with the timelines. The only sad thing is that book three isn’t written yet. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again now, The Forever Girl books will definitely be ones I’m eager to read for years to come.
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