A review by darling_book_mage
A Deal with Darkness by Alexis L. Menard

adventurous dark hopeful inspiring mysterious medium-paced

5.0

"Because there is no freedom without sacrifice, there is no reward without suffering."

"We are always a moment away from things we love being stripped away, but that doesn't mean we stop loving them."


A Deal with Darkness is a story about how Valdihr came to be in A Night of Wings and Starlight, or at least leading to it. The book was set 200 years ago and can be read without reading ANoWaS. As someone who has read ANoWas, it was nice to see some Azriel because I love him.

The book follows Isoldra’s POV, a total badass with all her fierceness and devotion. She will protect those she loves, even if it means dying. She is a character who knows herself; I love seeing her in action.

Haalarcus, Lord of Lost Souls, is also known as Haal or Issy’s favorite Dark Lord. Can I say that I adored Haal and his devotion to Issy ♡ I love the interaction between Haal and Issy.

As for Evander, I admit he was a total judgemental prick, but I started liking his little quirks, so I hope he gets his own story.

Thank you, Alexis, for an eARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review ♡