Review: review of the darkland
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 31, 2013
Wow Ms. Le Veque really knows how to push the envelope with this book leaving nothing to chance with some truly corrupt things mentioned like murder, deception, vengeful actions and genetic sexual attraction bordering on incest warning us ahead of time in the author's note.  At the heart of this dark, twisted ominous book is a truly beautiful love story between the main characters the hero Kirk Connaught and the heroine Mara le Bec.Yes, I am in total agreement there is a lot to dislike in this story.  The mass annihilation of a lot of women may offset some but the GSA and almost incestuous relationship mentioned of Johanne and Edmund.  It makes me wonder why are some of the characters loyal to them?  Plus the psychological issues of the twins, Corwin, Johanne and Edmund who are all side characters can be a field a day for some people.  In my case I love analyzing Ms. Le Veque other characters in some of her previous books these characters not so much I think the subject hits to close to home.If you can look past all these abhorrent things mentioned there is also things to enjoy like the courageousness of other characters, humor, loyalty, the action, battles, interesting plot twists and of course a sweet romance.On the whole I did enjoy the book and viewed most of it as a modern day tragedy the intentional killings and the relationship between Johanne and Edmund is reminiscent of some Greek tragedy. A tragedy interspersed with humor plus another romance to offset the minor horrific and sick subjects discussed.  Even despite all of this I would read another book from Ms. Le Veque!  In recommending the book I would suggest in keeping an open mind and try to look past the "lure of the darkland" because you might be surprised to find a truly happily ever after.