Review: Blood Beyond Darkness

This is the fourth and last book in the Darkness Book Series by Stacey Marie Brown. You can read my reviews of the first three books: Darkness of Light, Fire in the Darkness, and Dwellers of Darkness.

Title: Blood Beyond Darkness
Author: Stacey Marie Brown
Publisher: Twisted Fairy Publishing
Release Date: August 28th 2014
Genre: New Adult | Urban Fantasy | Paranormal Romance
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Blurb from Goodreads...

After months of searching, Ember and her friends have finally located the Sword of Light, the only weapon capable of destroying Queen Aneira and ending her rule. This is Ember’s destiny. Or so she thought. Now a pact to save the man she loves changes everything.

In this final installment in the Darkness Series, when the truth comes to light, Ember will learn some things are better left in the dark as her world is ripped even further apart. It is no longer a rabbit hole, but a never-ending black void full of endless lies, betrayals, and secrets.

The fight for Earth has begun, and Ember will have to make the ultimate sacrifice to save millions of innocent lives and those she loves.

But this price may be too high—even for her.

My Thoughts...

The Darkness Book Series by Stacey Marie Brown had me wrapped up in a happy bubble for a couple of days. Four books, all unputdownable. The whole series written beautifully, every character essential to the overall story. I fell in love not only with Eli and Ember but also with Mark, Cole, Owen, Cooper, Gabby, West, Lars, and most especially with Cal and Simmons, the pixies. Humor was interjected in every other scene. There's drama as well. Of course, since it's part romance, there were intimate moments which made me love the main characters even more!

I was not too fond of Kennedy's character towards the end. I felt for her struggles especially on the last part but I also felt that she could have been more firm on her decision with regards to Jared. And what's the deal with her and Lorcan? I was happy Lorcan somehow changed for the better because of her but were they together? Was there love between them? Will there be a Book 5 of the Darkness series, Miss Brown? Perhaps, a novella in Lorcan's POV? :) Because I feel there's a need to clarify what's the deal between Kennedy and Lorcan.

Overall, this series exceeded my expectations. It actually went waaaay beyond what I hoped it would be. I dived into the first book not knowing what to expect. I am embarrassed to say that I didn't know Stacey Marie Brown before I was offered to review the books but now I can proudly say that she's become one of my favorite paranormal romance authors!

I am recommending this whole series to everyone who loves a good paranormal romance story. I must admit that this was what I felt while I was fangirling over Twilight, the first book in the saga by Stephenie Meyer. My love for that particular saga dwindled on the second and third book, and sparked a bit for the last one. With the Darkness Series, I am telling you, guys, never have I lost my interest in the story. I couldn't put it down! I picked up one book after another and when I was nearing the end, I felt so sad I didn't want to say goodbye to the gang.

Note: Let me point out that the Darkness Series is totally different from the Twilight Saga. I was talking about what I felt while fangirling for both.

I couldn't be happier I was given the opportunity to read the review the books! Thank you, Rachel Marks and Stacey Marie Brown!

DISCLAIMER: My reviews of all four books of the Darkness Series by Stacey Marie Brown were in no way affected by the fact the e-books were given to me free of charge. Every review I did, the ratings I gave each book, are unbiased and absolutely independent of the author and her publicist.