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A review by readingwithfefe
Touched by Death by Harleigh Beck
dark
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
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
5.0
1st person/multi pov
Spice: 4/5
Just when I think I have this sucker figured out it twists on me and leaves my head spinning! This series is absolutely unputdownable!
In order to keep from spoiling this amazing story I will keep things pretty vague but trust me when I say this is a series that needs to be read!
I love how far Aurelia has come from the first book and through all of the crap she has had to go through she is still there fighting through it. Like any normal person she has her moments that she gets defeated and questions if all of this is worth it but in the end, she exudes such strength and has so much fight in her. I just love her character. As for the guys, (Daemon, Ronan, & Alaric) and Dari, it has been evident that they are close but I feel like we see more of that sense of family and that bond in this part of their story. They all genuinely care about each other and are deathly loyal to those who are in their tight-knit group. We've seen Daemon question himself in the past but not to the same extent we see in this book. However, their closeness shines through as they are there to help him see how important he is and get him through it.
Some unexpected feelings sparked for me as I read through this as well when it came to the Uncle Amenadiel and his son Dimitriy. Up to this point in the series I wasn't their biggest fan but that shifted throughout the book. I really like the way their characters have developed so far and I can't wait to see where they go from here. I'm also quite thrilled with the direction Dimitriy's storyline seems to be going when it comes to his interactions with one of the other characters. It took me by surprise but I am more than ready for that to take off! As for Daddy Lucifer in all of his devilish glory well... let's just say he lives up to his evil nature and is just as twisted and filthy as I'd hoped he'd be. Getting to see more of him and from his viewpoint is another highlight I was excited to see.
As with the rest of the series the spice is smoking hot! If you're looking for dirty and steamy this will give you what you're looking for without a doubt! The things that Daemon and Dari say made me weak! Then of course Amenadiel had his own little moments that stood out a little more for me than they have before and I'm not hating it one bit lol.
If you've read up to this point in the series then you know how dark it can get and should have no issue reading this book either. With that said if you haven't started book one yet and stumbled across this review then heed the TW because Harleigh does not hold back. I mean this is Hell we're talking about here so shocking that should not be. And just like the books that came before the ending will punch you in the gut because Harleigh has zero reservations when it comes to leaving us with a plot twist and shocker of a cliffhanger! Honestly, though I'm living for these endings because it just makes the excitement for the next book even more intense! I'm so ready for the next book and will absolutely be putting every single one of these books on my shelves when it is finished!
Spice: 4/5
Just when I think I have this sucker figured out it twists on me and leaves my head spinning! This series is absolutely unputdownable!
In order to keep from spoiling this amazing story I will keep things pretty vague but trust me when I say this is a series that needs to be read!
I love how far Aurelia has come from the first book and through all of the crap she has had to go through she is still there fighting through it. Like any normal person she has her moments that she gets defeated and questions if all of this is worth it but in the end, she exudes such strength and has so much fight in her. I just love her character. As for the guys, (Daemon, Ronan, & Alaric) and Dari, it has been evident that they are close but I feel like we see more of that sense of family and that bond in this part of their story. They all genuinely care about each other and are deathly loyal to those who are in their tight-knit group. We've seen Daemon question himself in the past but not to the same extent we see in this book. However, their closeness shines through as they are there to help him see how important he is and get him through it.
Some unexpected feelings sparked for me as I read through this as well when it came to the Uncle Amenadiel and his son Dimitriy. Up to this point in the series I wasn't their biggest fan but that shifted throughout the book. I really like the way their characters have developed so far and I can't wait to see where they go from here. I'm also quite thrilled with the direction Dimitriy's storyline seems to be going when it comes to his interactions with one of the other characters. It took me by surprise but I am more than ready for that to take off! As for Daddy Lucifer in all of his devilish glory well... let's just say he lives up to his evil nature and is just as twisted and filthy as I'd hoped he'd be. Getting to see more of him and from his viewpoint is another highlight I was excited to see.
As with the rest of the series the spice is smoking hot! If you're looking for dirty and steamy this will give you what you're looking for without a doubt! The things that Daemon and Dari say made me weak! Then of course Amenadiel had his own little moments that stood out a little more for me than they have before and I'm not hating it one bit lol.
If you've read up to this point in the series then you know how dark it can get and should have no issue reading this book either. With that said if you haven't started book one yet and stumbled across this review then heed the TW because Harleigh does not hold back. I mean this is Hell we're talking about here so shocking that should not be. And just like the books that came before the ending will punch you in the gut because Harleigh has zero reservations when it comes to leaving us with a plot twist and shocker of a cliffhanger! Honestly, though I'm living for these endings because it just makes the excitement for the next book even more intense! I'm so ready for the next book and will absolutely be putting every single one of these books on my shelves when it is finished!