A review by allyareads
The Darkness Within Us by Tricia Levenseller

funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I was afraid I wouldn't be as fond of Chrysantha as much as Alessandra but I had nothing to be fearful of. Chrysantha has just as much charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent as her diabolical sister (huge compliment) 
I love my female MCs to be the big three M's:
*Moxie
*Manipulative
*Murderous
All she wants is a little country life with a library full of romance/adventure books, a lush garden, enough wealth to rival the King, and freedom from men and we love that for her 🖤
and if she has to spy, cheat, exploit, kill (?) to get it than I 100% support that.

I think putting this as a young adult does it a disservice and honestly based on brothels/sex workers alone I think needs to be reconsidered. This is YA like ACOTAR is YA, ya know?


Big thank you to Michelle at Allen &Unwin for the readers copy. I had the best time❤️
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