Review: A definite must for fans of the Dark court...
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 5, 2012
OK - I'll admit it; I'm defintely in the camp of the Dark Court and the brooding, battle scarred and utterly irresistible past and present rulers.  There's no doubt they have behaved badly over time, and will probably do so again.  But Irial and Niall and their continuing story draw me in every time.Stopping Time is a shorter novella exploring a few events after the ending of "Ink Exchange".  Leslie has moved away from the dark court and is trying hard to make a normal life for herself.  There are everyday rules she follows to prevent herself from falling back into the old routine.  No speaking to Irial.  No seeing Niall.  But a menace from her past makes it necessary to reach out to her old friends, and the experience changes them all.Old Habits explores Niall's adjustment to being the Dark King.  After initially disliking Irial's gift, Niall begins to come to terms with his new court and responsibilities, and realises there is a part of him that may have known this all along.  But to be able to get his court in order he will first have to mend the fractured relationship with the former Dark King, and this may be the most difficult task of all.I loved getting the back story on the Dark Court, and seeing the loyalties, struggles and triumphs of the two kings, who while projecting the very image of the King of Nightmares; are in private still as conflicted and confused as the everyday court.  I adore Melissa Marr's characters and feel privileged to be given one more glimpse into their lives.