REVIEW: Awaken the Darkness by Dianne Duvall
Summary:
He awakens encapsulated in dirt with no knowledge of how he came to be there. Riddled with injuries, he can remember neither his past nor who he is. Nor can he remember what he is. But surely no mortal man could survive being buried deep beneath the earth. All he knows with certainty is that the soothing voice and presence of the woman moving around above enables him to endure the agony of his wounds. And he will do whatever it takes to be with her.
When Susan first sees the old two-story house for sale, such warmth and longing fill her that—against all reason—she makes an offer. It will take years of hard work and money she frankly doesn’t have to fix up the place. So she can’t explain why she bought it. She also can’t explain what compels her to spend hours one night, digging in the basement until she unearths a man. A man who still lives and breathes despite having been buried alive. A man whose intense brown eyes glow amber with pain, declaring him far more than ordinary. Susan knows she should keep her distance. He has no memory and possesses gifts that would make most fear him. But as the two work together to unravel the mystery of his past, she finds herself drawn in by his teasing nature and tender touch. So much so that she loses her heart to him even as they find themselves hunted by unknown enemies who are ruthless in their quest to capture them.
When Susan first sees the old two-story house for sale, such warmth and longing fill her that—against all reason—she makes an offer. It will take years of hard work and money she frankly doesn’t have to fix up the place. So she can’t explain why she bought it. She also can’t explain what compels her to spend hours one night, digging in the basement until she unearths a man. A man who still lives and breathes despite having been buried alive. A man whose intense brown eyes glow amber with pain, declaring him far more than ordinary. Susan knows she should keep her distance. He has no memory and possesses gifts that would make most fear him. But as the two work together to unravel the mystery of his past, she finds herself drawn in by his teasing nature and tender touch. So much so that she loses her heart to him even as they find themselves hunted by unknown enemies who are ruthless in their quest to capture them.
Title: Awaken the Darkness
Series: Immortal Guardians
Book #: 8
Author: Dianne Duvall
Approximate Book Length: 352 Pages
Recommended Reader Age: 18+
Sexual Content: Moderate
Series: Immortal Guardians
Book #: 8
Author: Dianne Duvall
Approximate Book Length: 352 Pages
Recommended Reader Age: 18+
Sexual Content: Moderate
Thoughts:
As a reader from the first book's release, I am amazed at Dianne Duvall's artistry. She's a master at her craft in creating beautifully woven tales full of heart, action, and fantasy. Each and every book is incredible and to keep up that level of quality through even a few books, much less EIGHT now (plus two novellas), is truly amazing.
This book is no exception. It can be read as a stand alone due to relevant past events being explained or even shown and done so in a way that feels refreshing as opposed to boring for those of us who had read the previous books. It was an EXTREMELY satisfying revelation for devoted fans who have been itching to know what happened to Stanislov in a past encounter (a couple books ago). I couldn't put it down! With my toddler in bed next to me, I was crying at midnight as I finished Stanislov and Susan's story. I had no idea that Stanislov was so sweet, and Susan is one of the most compassionate people in the series (and that's saying something). The reunion is a scene I could read over and over again and the epilogue was a very pleasant surprise.
This book is no exception. It can be read as a stand alone due to relevant past events being explained or even shown and done so in a way that feels refreshing as opposed to boring for those of us who had read the previous books. It was an EXTREMELY satisfying revelation for devoted fans who have been itching to know what happened to Stanislov in a past encounter (a couple books ago). I couldn't put it down! With my toddler in bed next to me, I was crying at midnight as I finished Stanislov and Susan's story. I had no idea that Stanislov was so sweet, and Susan is one of the most compassionate people in the series (and that's saying something). The reunion is a scene I could read over and over again and the epilogue was a very pleasant surprise.
Bottom Line:
Awaken the Darkness was worth the wait and I am already rereading it. That being said, it only whetted my appetite for the next book!
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