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A review by tessa_talks_books
The Darkness Rises by Stacy Stokes
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The Darkness Rises by Stacy Stokes tells an eerie, atmospheric tale of Whitney and her unique ability to tell when someone is in danger of dying. At the start of the book, she is plagued by nightmares of an incident from last school year that impacted the whole community. When those nightmares turn into someone seeking revenge against her, a plot that may involve anyone around her, the body count rises. Can she figure out who wants revenge before it's too late?
From the very beginning, I thought I had the mystery all figured out. With each turn of the page, my conviction grew stronger. But then, Stacy Stokes masterfully shattered my theory, leaving me utterly surprised. I couldn't help but applaud her for this unexpected twist. It's not often that a story can astonish me so profoundly, and it was a delightful surprise.
I loved the sci-fi aspect of the story with Whitney's ability, a unique power passed down from her grandmother. This ability, seeing a dark cloud over the head of someone who is going to die, allows her to prevent their deaths by changing the course of events. It adds so much dimension to the story and is written so complexly that buy-in was easy, and Whitney's character development was just sublime. The choices and decisions she has to make versus how her grandmother handled the ability create so much suspense and drama that it ramps the story to the next level.
This book is an absolute must-read for anyone who relishes a gripping paranormal thriller!
From the very beginning, I thought I had the mystery all figured out. With each turn of the page, my conviction grew stronger. But then, Stacy Stokes masterfully shattered my theory, leaving me utterly surprised. I couldn't help but applaud her for this unexpected twist. It's not often that a story can astonish me so profoundly, and it was a delightful surprise.
I loved the sci-fi aspect of the story with Whitney's ability, a unique power passed down from her grandmother. This ability, seeing a dark cloud over the head of someone who is going to die, allows her to prevent their deaths by changing the course of events. It adds so much dimension to the story and is written so complexly that buy-in was easy, and Whitney's character development was just sublime. The choices and decisions she has to make versus how her grandmother handled the ability create so much suspense and drama that it ramps the story to the next level.
This book is an absolute must-read for anyone who relishes a gripping paranormal thriller!