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A review by vickysbooklove1
Castle Ever Dark: The Everlight Series: Book Two by Sara Knightly
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Castle Ever Dark by Sara Knightly is the second installment of a mesmerising Teen and YA Fantasy series, The Everlight Series. It's a fascinating dark adventure, even more artfully crafted than the first book, with an eerie atmosphere and ongoing revelations that kept me enthralled throughout.
The Count’s Forbidden Castle, pulsing with mystery and dark secrets, becomes Ivy’s new ‘home’ from now on. She’s left with no other choice but to live and work among its ‘ghosts’ and dilapidated walls. Who’s the enemy, and who’s her friend? She quickly learns the hard way that no one is to be trusted if she wants to survive long enough to uncover the truth about her parents and save those cruelly used by the Count as tools to achieve his evil goals.
Amidst this treacherous environment, Ivy discovers forbidden love and passion—an illicit flame that burns brighter than the castle’s torches. Her heart races when they meet and their stolen glances and touches promise both danger and desire. But love isn’t the only surprise awaiting her. When she least expects it, she finds her most precious ally—an unexpected confidante who holds the key to unraveling the castle’s darkest secrets.
As revelations cascade like dominoes and ground-breaking twists reshape reality, readers hurtle toward an unforeseen ending desperate for Book 3. The talented author paints the incomparably beautiful canvas of the dark castle with distinct strokes, introducing intriguing, fully fleshed-out characters and gradually revealing intricately hidden facets of her magical world.
What made me fall harder for this book was Ivy's perfectly weaved transformation into a strong, unyielding woman - one who risks everything to expose the truth, protect the vulnerable, and perhaps even rewrite her own destiny. I can't praise this series enough. I wholeheartedly recommend it and extend my sincere thanks to the author, BookSirens and NetGalley for granting me the opportunity to read the eARC.
The Count’s Forbidden Castle, pulsing with mystery and dark secrets, becomes Ivy’s new ‘home’ from now on. She’s left with no other choice but to live and work among its ‘ghosts’ and dilapidated walls. Who’s the enemy, and who’s her friend? She quickly learns the hard way that no one is to be trusted if she wants to survive long enough to uncover the truth about her parents and save those cruelly used by the Count as tools to achieve his evil goals.
Amidst this treacherous environment, Ivy discovers forbidden love and passion—an illicit flame that burns brighter than the castle’s torches. Her heart races when they meet and their stolen glances and touches promise both danger and desire. But love isn’t the only surprise awaiting her. When she least expects it, she finds her most precious ally—an unexpected confidante who holds the key to unraveling the castle’s darkest secrets.
As revelations cascade like dominoes and ground-breaking twists reshape reality, readers hurtle toward an unforeseen ending desperate for Book 3. The talented author paints the incomparably beautiful canvas of the dark castle with distinct strokes, introducing intriguing, fully fleshed-out characters and gradually revealing intricately hidden facets of her magical world.
What made me fall harder for this book was Ivy's perfectly weaved transformation into a strong, unyielding woman - one who risks everything to expose the truth, protect the vulnerable, and perhaps even rewrite her own destiny. I can't praise this series enough. I wholeheartedly recommend it and extend my sincere thanks to the author, BookSirens and NetGalley for granting me the opportunity to read the eARC.