A review by sharron_joy_reads
The Kill by L.J. Smith

adventurous dark mysterious 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

4.0

Michael, Audrey, Dee and Jenny, the survivors of the previous book are intent on rescuing Zach and Tom from Julian in the Shadow World. They fly to Pennsylvania to Jenny’s grandfather’s house where many years ago he opened the door to the other world, the hunt is on to defeat Julian and rescue their friends. 

The third and final part of the trilogy and in my opinion the darkest story. They all know this may not end well, that putting themselves in the shadowland could be deadly but they all walk in knowing that. The majority of the story takes place in an amusement park, Joyland. They visit it by day whilst they’re waiting for access to her grandfathers house and when they go through the portal they enter the shadowland version. 

There are some really unsettling scenes in this story, which I was thrilled about, they evoke the primeval fears we all have of the dark, of confinement, of eternal torment, the fear is real for the characters. 

Jenny is more confident here and determined to end Julian’s reign of terror over her and her friends. You see a different side to Julian too as the other shadow creatures come into play and the rules of the shadowland are explained. A great end to a fantastic trilogy.