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A review by screamquing
In Excess of Dark by Red Lagoe
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Starting my 2024 reads of right!
*I received an eARC from DarkLit Press in exchange for an honest review.* I’ve never read any of this authors work, but they’ve definitely made a fan out of me with this novella. Any possible spoilers from this review come from the synopsis.
Synopsis: “What if every terrible thing imagined came true? Every fleeting, nightmarish thought a reality? For grief-stricken Karina, her newfound ability to turn her worst daydreams into palpable truths has sent her into a downward spiral of depression and guilt. Coupled with the appearance of an enigmatic shadow figure and visions of her dead family, she grapples to maintain her sanity while desperately attempting to harness her abilities and reunite with her loved ones.”
This story constantly had me asking the question, “is this real?” From the first chapter I was sucked into Karina’s world of navigating grief, depression, generational trauma, and intrusive thoughts. Anyone who has experienced any of this before can relate to how beautifully honest it was written. What I would have loved even more background on were some of Karina’s relationships. Even so, the layers of complex emotions and growing dread made it hard for me to put it down.
Can’t wait to read more from this author!
4.5:
*I received an eARC from DarkLit Press in exchange for an honest review.* I’ve never read any of this authors work, but they’ve definitely made a fan out of me with this novella. Any possible spoilers from this review come from the synopsis.
Synopsis: “What if every terrible thing imagined came true? Every fleeting, nightmarish thought a reality? For grief-stricken Karina, her newfound ability to turn her worst daydreams into palpable truths has sent her into a downward spiral of depression and guilt. Coupled with the appearance of an enigmatic shadow figure and visions of her dead family, she grapples to maintain her sanity while desperately attempting to harness her abilities and reunite with her loved ones.”
This story constantly had me asking the question, “is this real?” From the first chapter I was sucked into Karina’s world of navigating grief, depression, generational trauma, and intrusive thoughts. Anyone who has experienced any of this before can relate to how beautifully honest it was written. What I would have loved even more background on were some of Karina’s relationships. Even so, the layers of complex emotions and growing dread made it hard for me to put it down.
Can’t wait to read more from this author!
4.5: