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A review by raadelma
The Dark Days Deceit by Alison Goodman
5.0
What a brilliant finale to one of my favorite series - The Dark Days Deceit was everything I wanted and more. Everything came together satisfyingly, with some great plot twists and revelations that made me cry both sad and happy tears. It's clear how much Helen and the others have gone through since the first book, and how much she, especially, has grown.
Her relationship with Carlston has evolved too, and it was joy to read about their interactions - not only because of the aching slow burn romance (I will probably tear up whenever I hear 'amore mio' now), but because they truly are equals in this book, giving each other confidence and comfort and companionship. Just... so, so good. Of course there were other important relationships as well - Helen and Darby, Darby and Quinn.... It was also great to see Helen and her aunt coming to an understanding. She is a strong woman in her own right, just as Helen. (Also, Hammond was amazing as always).
All in all, I loved this book so much, and will miss Helen and Carlston all the other main characters terribly. As satisfying as the ending was, I wouldn't also mind some kind of continuation,
Her relationship with Carlston has evolved too, and it was joy to read about their interactions - not only because of the aching slow burn romance (I will probably tear up whenever I hear 'amore mio' now), but because they truly are equals in this book, giving each other confidence and comfort and companionship. Just... so, so good. Of course there were other important relationships as well - Helen and Darby, Darby and Quinn.... It was also great to see Helen and her aunt coming to an understanding. She is a strong woman in her own right, just as Helen. (Also, Hammond was amazing as always).
All in all, I loved this book so much, and will miss Helen and Carlston all the other main characters terribly. As satisfying as the ending was, I wouldn't also mind some kind of continuation,