Review: Imaginative & Addictive
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 22, 2013
I wasn't sure what I would be getting when I first started "Darkness", but by the ending I was absolutely hooked on this imaginative and addictive novel that bounces between post-apocalyptic and science fiction fantasy. John Griffin does a wonderful job of fleshing out the story with creative world building and strong, likable characters. From Edmund's soul searching journey of abilities and strength to the spellbinding idea of jumping back and forth between the past and the present, this novel has a lot going for it that manages to suck the reader in very quickly. The novel is well-written with a flair for the imaginative, building a solid foundation of vivid imagery and a far reaching plot that is perfectly paced. Overall, it was a solid start to the series and left me with a great deal of interest in the rest of the series and just how Edmund's story finishes.