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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.

Review: Dwellers of Darkness

This is the third book in the Darkness Book Series by Stacey Marie Brown. I already posted the reviews for the first two books, Darkness of Light and Fire in the Darkness.

Title: Dwellers of Darkness
Author: Stacey Marie Brown
Publisher: Twisted Fairy Publishing
Release Date: February 27th 2014
Genre: New Adult | Urban Fantasy | Paranormal Romance
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Blurb from Goodreads...

Some days feel like years, but in Ember Brycin’s case just the opposite is true. Em would be 22 now—if she were human. She’s not. She is a Dae—part Demon and part Fay—with a little Dark Dweller thrown in to make her more of a freak.

Life has become further complicated for Ember since returning from the Otherworld. Besides being continuously hunted by the Seelie Queen, Ember is at the top of the Unseelie King’s list, after breaking her oath with him. No one breaks a vow with the Unseelie King without extreme consequences.

Adding to Ember’s problems is a certain Dark Dweller whose mood has become violent and cruel. As much as she’d like to deny it, there is an undeniable connection between them. Eli is sexy, gorgeous, and frustrating as hell. She also knows he is holding something back, something that could change their relationship forever.

But her problems go way past him. As the tension for war mounts between the Seelie and Unseelie (Light and Dark), the tension at the Dark Dweller’s compound escalates even more as they prepare to obtain the Sword of Light—the only weapon able to kill the Queen.

But is Ember the answer to the location of the sword? Is she the one to fulfill the prophecy? As usual nothing is ever what it seems.

My Thoughts...

Stacey Marie Brown is one kick-ass author! She doesn't disappoint. I love how sizzling the sexual chemistry is between Ember and Eli. I love how independent and brave yet still a girl deep down Ember is. I love how dark and badass Eli is but is always vulnerable when it comes to Ember. The tension between the two, the banters, every charged scene when they are together... totally worth every minute I spent reading this third book in the Darkness series.

I can't stress enough just how addicted I am to this series. I TOTALLY LOVE IT!!!

I've said this in my Fire in the Darkness review, I truly wish these books be made into a TV series. Sooo good!

Review: Fire in the Darkness

This is the second book in the Darkness Book Series by Stacey Marie Brown. I already posted the review for the first book, Darkness of Light.

Title: Fire in the Darkness
Author: Stacey Marie Brown
Publisher: Twisted Fairy Publishing
Release Date: August 31st 2013
Genre: New Adult | Urban Fantasy | Paranormal Romance
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Blurb from Goodreads...

It's been four weeks since Ember Brycin witnessed what her powers are capable of. The Electrical Current Storm has turned Seattle, Washington into a natural disaster zone. The death toll is in the thousands with countless others homeless and hungry.

And Ember is the one who caused it. Something she will have to live with every day.

Those people who were unable to escape either turned quickly into gangs or live in shelters. Ember, on the other hand, can’t do either. With a price on her head and a Dark Dweller on her ass, she is constantly on the move. Both Light and Dark are hunting her for their own purpose to use her as a weapon or a pawn in the war between the Unseelie King of the Dark and the Seelie Queen of the Light.

Em needs help but doesn’t know who to trust: Lars, the mystery man Torin told her to find? Torin, the Seelie Queen’s personal knight, who has sworn to keep Em safe? Or Eli, who wants to turn her over to the Unseelie King, but whom she has an undeniable, intense connection with?

No matter what she chooses she will probably lose—her life or everything and everyone she loves.

My Thoughts...

Ember is the queen of all kick-ass heroines! In the second book of the Darkness series, Ember is now aware of how extraordinary she is. Part Fae, part Demon. And then something happens in the book that will make Ember even more unique. As what she said, a freak among the freaks! Ha-ha! I just love how sassy Ember is!

The series is really getting to me. I am crazy addicted to it! Eli is such a wet fantasy. Those steamy encounters with Ember are enough to make me want to read more and more. My mind is blown away by how good the flow of the story is. It is crazy good!

I wish someone will make a TV series out of these books. It is so much better than the ones airing right now.

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Read this book right after I finished Darkness in Light on March 3rd.