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A review by lauren_soderberg
Edge of Darkness by Maria Ann Green
5.0
Maria Ann Green’s Edge of Darkness is a thoroughly satisfying conclusion to her Darkness Series. While this could potentially be read as a standalone, I’d highly recommend starting at the beginning with Nothing But Darkness.
Tuesday Truman is the daughter of two serial killers. Saddled with misplaced guilt about her parents’ extensive misdeeds, Tuesday has committed herself to helping those who cannot help themselves through her podcast, “A Deadly Transgression,” But as she stumbles upon a case that starts to feel more personal than the rest, she’ll walk a deadly line between catching a predator and becoming their next victim.
When I started this series, I could not have predicted the direction that Green was going to take it. And I’m so thrilled at its trajectory. The first two novels are steeped in a lot more darkness and misdeeds, and this book is kind of the light at the end of the tunnel. It’s still dark and twisty, but you don’t feel conflicted about identifying with the protagonist. Tuesday is a compelling protagonist because she’s so flawed, and you feel like you’re in the story with her. The way that certain characters from the previous books in the series are interwoven into this story is brilliant. Peripherally, there are interesting characters that more fully flesh out the narrative, and I always appreciate when those characters don’t feel flat or underdeveloped. I also had no idea where the story was going, which I always appreciate.
This is the perfect book for those who enjoy a good thriller, a good mystery, and a compelling female lead.
**I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review.**
Tuesday Truman is the daughter of two serial killers. Saddled with misplaced guilt about her parents’ extensive misdeeds, Tuesday has committed herself to helping those who cannot help themselves through her podcast, “A Deadly Transgression,” But as she stumbles upon a case that starts to feel more personal than the rest, she’ll walk a deadly line between catching a predator and becoming their next victim.
When I started this series, I could not have predicted the direction that Green was going to take it. And I’m so thrilled at its trajectory. The first two novels are steeped in a lot more darkness and misdeeds, and this book is kind of the light at the end of the tunnel. It’s still dark and twisty, but you don’t feel conflicted about identifying with the protagonist. Tuesday is a compelling protagonist because she’s so flawed, and you feel like you’re in the story with her. The way that certain characters from the previous books in the series are interwoven into this story is brilliant. Peripherally, there are interesting characters that more fully flesh out the narrative, and I always appreciate when those characters don’t feel flat or underdeveloped. I also had no idea where the story was going, which I always appreciate.
This is the perfect book for those who enjoy a good thriller, a good mystery, and a compelling female lead.
**I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review.**