A review by jenna36
Give the Dark My Love by Beth Revis

dark emotional fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I really enjoyed this book! It is the first one in a while that has been so engaging that I almost couldn't put it down. I really love Nedra, she reminded me of Rin from The Poppy War. This whole book was honestly giving me Poppy War vibes, which is a good thing since The Poppy War is one of my all time favorite books. 

I thought I knew what was going to happen in the end but I definitely did not! It really elevates the reading experience when a book can surprise me like that. 

I went into this thinking it was going to be a romance. There are definitely romantic elements, but I would say they are the weaker part of the book. However, I think that is the point; things get so dark and emotional that the idea of romance seems silly and out of place by the end. I actually hope that Nedra ends up alone at the end of the duology. Not in a bad way, but in an independent and freeing sort of way. 

This absolutely would have been 5 stars if a certain subplot regarding the wealthy students had been explored a bit more. I am still a little but confused about what all that was about, but I have faith that I will find out in the next book. 
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