Review: A passion fuelled follow up.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 24, 2013
Reviewer: BexRating: 5 out of 5 FairiesFrom the onset of Darkness Arisen, we are thrown into the thick of the action with the reintroduction of the tormented and cursed Ian Fitzgerald and the mysterious death-defying Alice Shaw. Straight away the tension is palpable; this is a perfect introduction to this amazing book.Stephanie Rowe does not hold back in her sixth instalment. She successfully pushes her characters to explore their motivations, their desires and their fears in a fresh and original way. She also leads her characters into unexplored realms. The author's imagination and craft have once again astounded me. Stephanie Rowe's writing certainly inspires a reading in one sitting; she leaves no room for rest or pause.Ian's character is a particular favourite of mine, hence my eagerness to absorb his story. To follow such a character, one that has been developing so vividly over the previous five books, and to finally achieve a sense resolution was a pleasure. There's always a fear when reading a series that the characters become too similar, too unoriginal, the stories too familiar. Without a doubt, readers can successfully push these fears aside. Darkness Arisen breaks so many barriers and boundaries. And Ian's character has firmly cemented himself as one of my favourite Order of the Blade Warriors.Disclosure: This EARC was provided to Bex in exchange for an HONEST and not necessarily positive review.