Title: Darkest at Dawn
Author: Christine Feehan
First published November 1, 2011
451 pages, Paperback
ISBN: 9780425243251 (ISBN10: 0425243257)
Rating: 4.46
Overview
Experience the dark and seductive world of Christine Feehan in Darkest at Dawn. This thrilling volume combines two of her most captivating tales of passion and danger.
Follow a skilled vampire hunter as he tracks down a human female in Dark Secret, and delve into the story of a caged Carpathian seeking both vengeance and love in Dark Hunger. With heart-pounding action and steamy romance, this collection is perfect for fans of paranormal romance and those new to Feehan’s captivating style.
Don’t miss out on this must-read book.
About the Author
Christine Feehan is a highly successful author, having achieved #1 New York Times bestselling status multiple times over. Her impressive portfolio boasts over 90 published novels, which includes five series: Dark, GhostWalker, Leopard, Drake Sisters, Sisters of the Heart, Shadow Riders, and Torpedo Ink.
Her debut novel, Dark Prince, even received three out of the nine Paranormal Excellence Awards in Romantic Literature (PEARL) in 1999. Her various works have been published by notable publishing houses such as Leisure Books, Pocket Books, and Berkley/Jove.
With seven more PEARL awards under her belt since Dark Prince, each of her series have also hit the #1 spot on the New York Times bestselling list. As an avid reader, Christine has always been fascinated by the written word and the ability to create pictures and emotions with language.
She enjoys all kinds of books, even encyclopedias, and finds great privilege in being able to share her own stories as a writer.
Editoral Review
Darkest at Dawn by Christine Feehan is a paranormal romance novel that was first published on November 1, 2011. Feehan is a bestselling author of paranormal romance and has written over 80 novels in this genre.
She is well known for her Dark series which revolves around a group of vampires and their human lifemates. The novel follows the story of Amiri, a powerful Carpathian warrior, who has been in self-imposed exile for centuries.
He reawakens to find himself in the company of the beautiful and fiercely independent Blaze, a human woman who has struggled to survive on her own for years. Together, they must navigate the dangerous world of the Carpathians while battling their own personal demons.
Feehan creates a rich and compelling world in Darkest at Dawn, with detailed descriptions of both the Carpathian culture and the natural world around them. The conflict between the Carpathians and their vampire enemies is well established, and the danger they face is palpable throughout the novel.
The characters of Amiri and Blaze are well developed, and their relationship is both believable and satisfying. Feehan does an excellent job of balancing their individual struggles with the larger conflicts that surround them.
One of the strengths of the novel is Feehan’s writing, which is lush and evocative. Her descriptions of the Carpathian landscape are especially well done, and readers will feel transported to this magical world.
However, the pacing of the novel is slow at times, and some readers may find themselves growing impatient with the frequent internal monologues of the characters. Additionally, the novel does not break any new ground in the paranormal romance genre, and readers who are looking for something fresh may be disappointed.
Overall, Darkest at Dawn is a well-crafted novel that will appeal to fans of paranormal romance. While it may not be groundbreaking, it is a solid entry in the genre and showcases Feehan’s skill as a writer.
For those who enjoy the genre, Darkest at Dawn is a worthy addition to their reading list.
Rating: 3.5/5
