Review: Would you accept the gift?
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 16, 2012
Ashlynn Monroe has once again brought us a novella to be remembered. A Gift Of The Darkest Magic is truly unlike any other vampire novella I've ever read. Her amazing talent of weaving a tale full romance, danger and paranormal while mixing in a 'life changing decision' carries through in this story.I gave this book 5 Stars based on a few different things.1. The plot. I loved it. A woman willing to do anything to save the man she loves. A dark, dangerous vampire who desires something that he can never buy or attain on his own. I was immediately hooked!2. The characters. Clarissa and Caren, sisters who are completely different and lovely in their own way. Clarissa is a woman of strength and conviction, a mother, a wife with only one heartbreaking wish. Caren, the more carefree spirit of the two would make a great friend. Tiffany, a mother, also with strong convictions, does whatever she must to care for her child. Matt, Clarissa's husband, dying of cancer and a respected , loved man. Lord Drago, Braden the vampire. A truly tortured soul, rough on the outside, alive for centuries in a pampered yet very lonely existence. He wants a miracle of his own.3. As I said above, Ashlynn's stories have a unique voice and style. She not only brings us a romance, paranormal romance but she ties in a conflict that makes us question ourselves. 'What would we be willing to do to save the person we love most in this world?' And Ashlynn does this magnificently.4. The book's flows nicely without glitches or lulls and the ending is killer! Yes, I shed more than a few tears over this short and the emotion of this novella sticks out in my mind as I sit here typing.A Gift Of The Darkest Magic is one of the most touching paranormal stories I have read in a very long time and I feel very lucky to have read it. There is a content warning but honestly don't let that sway you. How can you have a vampire in a book without a scorching sex scene? Ashlynn delivers that, too.This book oozes sensuality and love. Is there any better combination? Not in my book.Great job Ashlynn! I can't wait to read another of your wonderful stories :)