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The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter

yodamom's review against another edition

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3.0

It feels like a watered down version of the Black Dagger Brotherhood. I did not get drawn into the story as I did with BDB. The characters did not make me want more

kcoleman's review against another edition

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4.0

This was good, it took me awhile to get into the Lords and their demons, but I want to hear more about them now!

lollscoloredglasses's review against another edition

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3.0

This is definitely an interesting take on Greek mythology. Complex with plenty of action. Quite excited to read Lucien's story in the next book.

booksplantsandtea's review against another edition

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3.0

Loved the PN but disliked the R
(instalove ain't my thing)

Would've been a DNF if I hadn't liked the premise, banter between the boys and overarching plot line.

Reyes better get a HEA or I will riot.
Same goes for Aeron, cuz I'm weak for a man with wings (but we've established that already)

rosamin's review against another edition

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slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

selenajean's review against another edition

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2.0

The non romance bits were really interesting and would make a great urban fantasy. The romance part was annoying. I'm just not into PNR or at least this type. Too much instalove and sappiness.

elfbread's review against another edition

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1.0

This book. 😖 I can’t even adequately express how much I disliked this. I haven’t rolled my eyes so much in a very long time. Annoyed by insta-love? Be prepared to hate this book!


The premise of this book sounded so interesting. Greek mythology and fantasy? YES PLEASE. I don't think that biased my expectations that much but wow, was I disappointed in this book. As a general rule, I despise insta-love (looking at you A Discovery of Witches) but this took it to a whole new level. Within one to two days of meeting who is willing to die for a sexual partner? Additionally, after a first hook up, who is head over heels in love with someone? COME ON.


I also found the dialog between Maddox and Ashlyn to be absolutely annoying. Do these two ever speak in a complete sentence to each other? Why waste your time with a sentence when you are spending time with your one true love I guess. This absolutely drove me insane and made me laugh every time they had a scene together.


Instead of focusing on this insta-love, this book would have been better served with more development of the warriors. I was interested in learning more about their characters and backgrounds, but instead I had to suffer through cringe-worthy scenes between Maddox and Ashlyn.


I clearly did not get the appeal of this book, based on it's Goodreads rating. I'm just thankful I borrowed it from my local library instead of spending money on it.

anits12's review against another edition

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3.0

The book was really slow, the only thing that kept going was the reviews. I must say that i really like J.R ward more, somehow for me she keeps it flowing naturally.
but i will still read gena's books.

nicolerene's review against another edition

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1.0

I couldn't finish it. Too much cheese, not enough plot, dull women.

amania_miller's review against another edition

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4.0

This book was awesome! =D