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queenb13's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Sexual violence
louloureadsbooks's review
Dnf. I really enjoyed the first book but I think A Darkness Absolute is absolutely too dark for me. Rape, psycho and socio paths, imprisonment, possible incest (I bailed before I got a definite answer to this one), or maybe none of that but a very sick delusional person.
Too much for me. Not even a puppy can save this, cos all the while I'm worrying that the puppy's going to meet a nasty end.
Too much for me. Not even a puppy can save this, cos all the while I'm worrying that the puppy's going to meet a nasty end.
blogginboutbooks's review
4.0
Even though this series is dark and disturbing, I can't stop reading it! The characters are intriguing (complex and flawed but definitely root-worthy), the setting is unique (atmospheric and inherently dangerous), and the plots are engrossing (twisty and compelling). This second installment is just as tense and exciting as the first and I can't wait to see what happens in the next book.
guylou's review
4.0
A Darkness Absolute is the second book in the Casey Duncan series. I enjoy this series so far. The characters are real and interesting. There is no lack of action and each page has its level drama... the good kind. Casey Duncan is a detective who ends up in a town where unrelated criminals and victims pay to hide. The town is in Yukon wilderness and is surrounded by danger. Some of these threats are natural and others are of the human kind. Casey has plenty opportunities to use her detective skills, and she also finds herself targetted by the cases she investigates.
Kelley Armstrong is one of my favourite authors. I love her writing style and how she develops her stories and keeps you guessing to the end. Can't wait for the next book.
Kelley Armstrong is one of my favourite authors. I love her writing style and how she develops her stories and keeps you guessing to the end. Can't wait for the next book.
laughlinesandliterature's review
4.0
I'm a huge fan of this series, and I really liked this second installment. The only thing that I might have preferred was for the killer to be outside of Rockton. I actually suspected the killer from the beginning simply because they were able to narrow it down so quickly. The story was still well-written with plenty to keep me entertained despite feeling pretty confident in who the killer was. I really like Casey and Eric's relationship. It's perfect for them, and I like how they are so communicative in a realistic way. I'm interested in seeing where the next story takes us because I would really really like something with the hostile's or even just the normal settler's outside of Rockton. I would give it 4 out of 5 stars and can't wait for the next one!
tsap's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
thepeachmartini's review
4.0
A Darkness Absolute (Rockton/Casey Duncan #2) by Kelley Armstrong
Date Read: 18 Sept 2023
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I find the town of Rockton just as much a main character as Casey, Eric, Will, et al. I really enjoy the setting and the concept of this mysterious town, and I like seeing how Casey is settling into things.
There were some very tense moments making it worth sticking it through; this book felt long towards the middle, and there were times the writing seemed to go in circles…but overall, it was a good read and I plan on continuing with the series.
Date Read: 18 Sept 2023
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I find the town of Rockton just as much a main character as Casey, Eric, Will, et al. I really enjoy the setting and the concept of this mysterious town, and I like seeing how Casey is settling into things.
There were some very tense moments making it worth sticking it through; this book felt long towards the middle, and there were times the writing seemed to go in circles…but overall, it was a good read and I plan on continuing with the series.
simira's review
3.0
I always enjoy Kelly’s Armstrong’s books. With the Stockton series, I love the mystery and twists that take place. This book was full of them and made it fun to read. I read the first book years ago so it did take me a minute to remember everyone’s back story so was a slower read for me.
salimah's review
4.0
This was a four-star read for me and not five because the ending/conclusion was unnecessarily prolonged for the sake of prolonging it (or so it felt to me). I also didn't love [mild spoiler coming] that a long-term captive of the killer's was allowed to be recaptured in order to propel the plot. Thankfully, we are spared details of the torment of her recapture on the page. [mild spoiler over]
The trio of Dalton, Butler, and Anders are established as being far too competent for some of the critical missteps that happened to have happened.
I've mentioned elsewhere that I am taking a necessary break from romance novels at the moment because I'm finding all the pairings I've encountered to be uninspired and uninspiring. Casey Butler and Eric Dalton have more than made up for that deficit, though this is not a romance series. Emotional honesty, communication, and passion. It's always a winning combination.
The trio of Dalton, Butler, and Anders are established as being far too competent for some of the critical missteps that happened to have happened.
I've mentioned elsewhere that I am taking a necessary break from romance novels at the moment because I'm finding all the pairings I've encountered to be uninspired and uninspiring. Casey Butler and Eric Dalton have more than made up for that deficit, though this is not a romance series. Emotional honesty, communication, and passion. It's always a winning combination.
hannahwoycik's review against another edition
4.0
3.5* but rounded up because book one was so incredible :(