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becsa's review
3.0
The Deamhan are in chaos since Lucius was brought back by Selene. There have been killings all over and there appears to be a divide coming.
With the Brotherhood trying to play both sides who will give in and align with them in the end and where will that leave Veronica Austin?
As Anastasia and Remy try to decide which side to be on what will the cost be?
This is the second book in the Deamhan Chronicles and they need to be read in order.
This was definitely an interesting story with the battle of the Deamhan and how they were picking up the pieces after the Gathering. I was definitely shocked at what happened to Silvanius and I knew from that moment everything was changing.
I liked Anastasia and how she was where she was for a reason initially and that was to protect Veronica yet she was also loyal to Lucius. This created a lot of conflict as she was also trying to protect her people from what she believed was coming. I really liked the "alliance" between herself and Remy and how well they worked together.
I was kind of disappointed that we didn't get much of Veronica in this book as I really liked her character. I'm also terrified on what is going on with Nathan Tiernan and hopefully if he is sick Veronica can get better and take his place at Blind Bluff manor.
My opinions of Selene and Lucius definitely changed in this book and I am curious to see whether I understood the end correctly for the next book. I was kind of disappointed that we never really got to know Kei after everything he was built up to be.
I still absolutely hate the Brotherhood and Kenneth and I really hope someone brings him down in the next book!!
Looking forward to the next book!
With the Brotherhood trying to play both sides who will give in and align with them in the end and where will that leave Veronica Austin?
As Anastasia and Remy try to decide which side to be on what will the cost be?
This is the second book in the Deamhan Chronicles and they need to be read in order.
This was definitely an interesting story with the battle of the Deamhan and how they were picking up the pieces after the Gathering. I was definitely shocked at what happened to Silvanius and I knew from that moment everything was changing.
I liked Anastasia and how she was where she was for a reason initially and that was to protect Veronica yet she was also loyal to Lucius. This created a lot of conflict as she was also trying to protect her people from what she believed was coming. I really liked the "alliance" between herself and Remy and how well they worked together.
I was kind of disappointed that we didn't get much of Veronica in this book as I really liked her character. I'm also terrified on what is going on with Nathan Tiernan and hopefully if he is sick Veronica can get better and take his place at Blind Bluff manor.
My opinions of Selene and Lucius definitely changed in this book and I am curious to see whether I understood the end correctly for the next book. I was kind of disappointed that we never really got to know Kei after everything he was built up to be.
I still absolutely hate the Brotherhood and Kenneth and I really hope someone brings him down in the next book!!
Looking forward to the next book!
hellvis's review
4.0
Dark Curse picks up where Deamhan left off, and in spite of the triumph at having retrieved the one Deamhan who could possibly help Veronica, and settle the unrest within the many vampire clans, all is not well.
Whereas Deamhan focused more on Veronica, her journey, and the obstacles she had to overcome, Dark Curse focuses more on Anastasia, and her own personal conflicts. It also sweeps across the other main players; Kenneth and Mr. Austin at The Brotherhood, Nathan, Remy, Lucius, and Selene – some of whom are playing by their own rules.
The Lucius that returned from Limbo is not the same Lucius that went in. Something’s changed, and he seems to be fixated on his own agenda. In spite of her previous unwavering loyalty to the Deamhan who ahe thought of as her sire for so long, Anastasia has her doubts. Something about him has her spooked, but does she trust him, or her instincts?
With both the Deamhan community and the inner circle of The Brotherhood in turmoil, their fates are bloody and uncertain at best, but Nathan may possess the key to their salvation – or their ruin, depending on whether or not it falls in to the wrong hands.
Dark Curse really raises the stakes in comparison to its predecessor – as the book follows many of the same characters, the reader becomes more invested in the outcome, but again, the editing lets it down. 3.5/5 for Dark Curse, but nevertheless, I’m looking forward to reading the third installment of the Deamhan Chronicles.
Whereas Deamhan focused more on Veronica, her journey, and the obstacles she had to overcome, Dark Curse focuses more on Anastasia, and her own personal conflicts. It also sweeps across the other main players; Kenneth and Mr. Austin at The Brotherhood, Nathan, Remy, Lucius, and Selene – some of whom are playing by their own rules.
The Lucius that returned from Limbo is not the same Lucius that went in. Something’s changed, and he seems to be fixated on his own agenda. In spite of her previous unwavering loyalty to the Deamhan who ahe thought of as her sire for so long, Anastasia has her doubts. Something about him has her spooked, but does she trust him, or her instincts?
With both the Deamhan community and the inner circle of The Brotherhood in turmoil, their fates are bloody and uncertain at best, but Nathan may possess the key to their salvation – or their ruin, depending on whether or not it falls in to the wrong hands.
Dark Curse really raises the stakes in comparison to its predecessor – as the book follows many of the same characters, the reader becomes more invested in the outcome, but again, the editing lets it down. 3.5/5 for Dark Curse, but nevertheless, I’m looking forward to reading the third installment of the Deamhan Chronicles.
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