A review by dhatislandbookworm
I Am the Dark That Answers When You Call by Jamison Shea

dark tense medium-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? It's complicated

4.0

4/5 stars

“I made the devil fade away. And this dark is mine.” 

With terrifying body horror and captivating prose, I Am The Dark was the perfect end to Laure’s journey. 

Laure, more or less, is crashing out after the events in I Feed Her To The Beast and is coping with the aftermath in destructive ways. In Dark, we’re not only delving deeper into the internal struggle with her monstrous side and humanity, but how she’s grieving the loss of almost everything she’s ever loved — including herself. 

Laure’s arc has such a gratifying conclusion and shows that Shea is a master in writing character growth. I was frustrated with Laure, yes, but I was always rooting for her, even in her villain era. I also appreciated that we got additional lore, as well as expanded on the other characters, their interpersonal relationships, and how Acheron affected their lives. 

Dark also didn’t skimp on the graphic imagery and twists. I love body horror and I cringed at certain parts (which is a good thing in my book!) and was consistently kept on my toes until the last page. 

I genuinely couldn’t have asked for a more satisfying ending to this duology. I can’t wait to see what Shea has for us in 2025. 

Thank you to @macmillanusa and @fiercereads for the gifted copy in exchange for an honest review