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A review by dmniccoli
Darke Passion by Rosanna Leo
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
4.0
This book serves sisterly love and a low angst romantic relationship that quickly settles into the cute, comfortable stage. Simon and Edwina both have painful pasts in the relationship department, but they both want to move on and find love and acceptance in each other. And they do—after a couple small conversational hiccups they’re open and honest about where they’re at and what they want. Any and all external forces attempting to wreck that are swiftly and succinctly shut down.
The story stakes completely lay with the plot and its malignant ghost villain.
The Darke sisters are very good at what they do—investigating hauntings and helping both the living and the dead move forward. I appreciated the care and respect in which they approach their work, and the focus on research and historical background that was weaved into the story. The sisters are motivated by helping people, creating awareness, and demonstrating the credibility of their work, not garnishing YouTube video views and followers for clout. Edwina especially exudes confidence and competence—sporting tactic-cool gear and an expert use of gadgetry—I loved it. And Simon loved it, too ;)
***spoilers***
I loved that the plot of this book revolved around helping the ghosts of two lovers finally get their happily-hereafter and revenge against the man who took their HEA away from them in life. I wish we got more of the lovers’ reunion, and I’m secretly hoping the author writes a novella or short story about them in the afterlife.
Content notes: sex, conversation about emotionally abusive and/or cheating exes and toxic family members, possession, a rapey misogynistic ghost.
The story stakes completely lay with the plot and its malignant ghost villain.
The Darke sisters are very good at what they do—investigating hauntings and helping both the living and the dead move forward. I appreciated the care and respect in which they approach their work, and the focus on research and historical background that was weaved into the story. The sisters are motivated by helping people, creating awareness, and demonstrating the credibility of their work, not garnishing YouTube video views and followers for clout. Edwina especially exudes confidence and competence—sporting tactic-cool gear and an expert use of gadgetry—I loved it. And Simon loved it, too ;)
***spoilers***
I loved that the plot of this book revolved around helping the ghosts of two lovers finally get their happily-hereafter and revenge against the man who took their HEA away from them in life. I wish we got more of the lovers’ reunion, and I’m secretly hoping the author writes a novella or short story about them in the afterlife.
Content notes: sex, conversation about emotionally abusive and/or cheating exes and toxic family members, possession, a rapey misogynistic ghost.