Kim D. (Craftykimmy) -
Helpful Score: 1
Like another reviewer said, I was very skeptical about this book. I've had just about enough teen vampires, werewolves, ghosts, demons and angels. The best stories are easily overlooked in this crowded post-Twilight world of young adult paranormal fiction.
Darkness Becomes Her is an excellent story, and I highly recommend this book to other fans of this genre, and even to younger teens, as there's no sex, drugs, or even "bad" language--the story is good enough on its own without having to rely on such things. The world is easily imagined: after 2 disastrous hurricanes decimating New Orleans, the US government agrees to sell this tiny bit of land to the Novem, a group made of 9 powerful families that have made their home in the area for centuries.
Its common knowledge that "New 2" is home to the "freaks" of the world--and this is another reason I think this is a great story for younger readers. After all, every one of us felt like a freak (or geek, lol) at some point in our teenage years, so having a place to go and "be yourself" is appealing. In this story though, it means out-of-the-ordinary people, such as...well, think of X-Mens young mutants, lol.
The friendships that Ari makes in New 2 are rather instantaneous, and this is the only part of the story I found a little too convenient. But I imagine that the author or the editors wanted the whole "getting to know you" part out of the way in favor of the more exciting parts of the story.
I won't tell you who, what or how the story revolves around, because it surprised me :) I will, however, relate the last line of the story in my Favorite Quotes on my profile, so go check it out--it's truly one of the best last lines and it gives nothing away! There is another book that was just published called A Beautiful Evil, and I will probably end up buying itwhich is high praise since I rarely buy books anymore. (The 2nd and 3rd Hunger Games books were the last Ive bought, if that tells you anything.)
My rating is a full 5 stars!
Darkness Becomes Her is an excellent story, and I highly recommend this book to other fans of this genre, and even to younger teens, as there's no sex, drugs, or even "bad" language--the story is good enough on its own without having to rely on such things. The world is easily imagined: after 2 disastrous hurricanes decimating New Orleans, the US government agrees to sell this tiny bit of land to the Novem, a group made of 9 powerful families that have made their home in the area for centuries.
Its common knowledge that "New 2" is home to the "freaks" of the world--and this is another reason I think this is a great story for younger readers. After all, every one of us felt like a freak (or geek, lol) at some point in our teenage years, so having a place to go and "be yourself" is appealing. In this story though, it means out-of-the-ordinary people, such as...well, think of X-Mens young mutants, lol.
The friendships that Ari makes in New 2 are rather instantaneous, and this is the only part of the story I found a little too convenient. But I imagine that the author or the editors wanted the whole "getting to know you" part out of the way in favor of the more exciting parts of the story.
I won't tell you who, what or how the story revolves around, because it surprised me :) I will, however, relate the last line of the story in my Favorite Quotes on my profile, so go check it out--it's truly one of the best last lines and it gives nothing away! There is another book that was just published called A Beautiful Evil, and I will probably end up buying itwhich is high praise since I rarely buy books anymore. (The 2nd and 3rd Hunger Games books were the last Ive bought, if that tells you anything.)
My rating is a full 5 stars!
Danielle L. (dannieann) reviewed Darkness Becomes Her (Gods and Monsters, Bk 1) on + 2 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
The first time I went to the bookstore I didn't buy it. I wanted to but I didn't have enough for that many books so when I went again I just had to pick it up. It was like a book written perfectly for me. I love Louisiana and it being a fantasy story about gods and mystery it was perfect. The pace was great and I never wanted to put it down. Everything is explained and their are no lose ends everything comes together with no unanswered queastions. The end does have a nice cliffhanger though making you want to rip open the next book and devour it as well in a day or two.
The story is about a 17 year old girl who was adopted she knows nothing of her past but she has always been different with her silver hair and violet eyes. She goes to New2 Louisiana after three hurricanes. There she gangs up with other 'different' kids from New2 to discover who she is. It includes a nice little romance although I thought it was slightly flat definitly lacking depth. One second he hates her and the next he's in love the next he's scared of her and the next he's back. I wish he had more depth Ari had a great amount of depth. But the romance was just thrown in there I wish it was a bigger portion of it.
Overall a great read, and I would recommend to everybody who loves fantasy.
The story is about a 17 year old girl who was adopted she knows nothing of her past but she has always been different with her silver hair and violet eyes. She goes to New2 Louisiana after three hurricanes. There she gangs up with other 'different' kids from New2 to discover who she is. It includes a nice little romance although I thought it was slightly flat definitly lacking depth. One second he hates her and the next he's in love the next he's scared of her and the next he's back. I wish he had more depth Ari had a great amount of depth. But the romance was just thrown in there I wish it was a bigger portion of it.
Overall a great read, and I would recommend to everybody who loves fantasy.
Ari has always felt like a freak. With teal eyes and hair that is silver, no matter what she does to it it always returns the next day. Growing up in the foster care system she has always wondered about the mother who abandoned her. What she finds was what she never prepared for. Her mother's death when she was an infant and her mother's cryptic warning to run.
I was skeptical if i really wanted to read this book. But once I started reading I couldn't put it down. Despite figuring out who Ari is and what is her families curse I was still enthralled. Very much looking forward to the second book in this series
I was skeptical if i really wanted to read this book. But once I started reading I couldn't put it down. Despite figuring out who Ari is and what is her families curse I was still enthralled. Very much looking forward to the second book in this series
Karissa E. (ophelia99) reviewed Darkness Becomes Her (Gods and Monsters, Bk 1) on + 2527 more book reviews
This is the first book in Keaton's Gods and Monsters series. There are four books in this series. I actually really enjoyed this book, it was an interesting blend of paranormal and mythological elements. This was a fun and quick read and I plan on continuing the series.
I didn't realize that Kelly Keaton is another name that Kelly Gay writes under; I am a huge fan of the urban fantasy books written by Kelly Gay...so it's not a huge surprise that I enjoyed this book so much.
This book was a quick read but it packs a lot of story into that read. Ari is a teen who lost her mother at a young age and is a product of the foster system. She has finally settled down with a decent couple who doesn't abuse her and has taught her a lot of their trade (they are bounty hunters). She decides to take some time off to find out about her birth mother and ends up with strange people trying to kill her as a result.
I loved the world-building here and the idea of New Orleans being rebuilt after a hurricane as a separate nation. The fact that it becomes a haven for paranormal and mythological creatures is intriguing as well.
All the characters were very engaging and the story was fast-paced and interesting. I had a hard time putting this book down and ended up enjoying it a lot.
Overall I really enjoyed this book and plan on continuing with the series. I loved the world created here and enjoyed all the crazy gods and monsters we meet. I also though the characters were very interesting and engaging. I would recommend to those who enjoy darker paranormal YA.
I didn't realize that Kelly Keaton is another name that Kelly Gay writes under; I am a huge fan of the urban fantasy books written by Kelly Gay...so it's not a huge surprise that I enjoyed this book so much.
This book was a quick read but it packs a lot of story into that read. Ari is a teen who lost her mother at a young age and is a product of the foster system. She has finally settled down with a decent couple who doesn't abuse her and has taught her a lot of their trade (they are bounty hunters). She decides to take some time off to find out about her birth mother and ends up with strange people trying to kill her as a result.
I loved the world-building here and the idea of New Orleans being rebuilt after a hurricane as a separate nation. The fact that it becomes a haven for paranormal and mythological creatures is intriguing as well.
All the characters were very engaging and the story was fast-paced and interesting. I had a hard time putting this book down and ended up enjoying it a lot.
Overall I really enjoyed this book and plan on continuing with the series. I loved the world created here and enjoyed all the crazy gods and monsters we meet. I also though the characters were very interesting and engaging. I would recommend to those who enjoy darker paranormal YA.
