Review: "Legends of Darkness" Sheds New Light on Undead Tales
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 11, 2012
This is a read that breaks the cookie cutter mold of Paranormal Romance in so many respects.  Samantha Garrett is a card-carrying member of the car pool club, minivan and all.  She is also a wife, and fully engaged and happy in her life and the world around her.  A fact that makes her transformation into the undead warrior that she becomes all the more surprising for her and the reader alike.There is a bit of confusion as to whether she is dead or alive at first, but never fear, just keep reading and you will come to know what is going on just as the character does.Though this story is paranormal and Sam is a warrior, this story does not rely on a great deal of action to drive it.  What this means for readers is a more cerebral  read.  Instead of rock-um, sock-um, fangs out action, for the majority of the read she is learning her powers and dealing with letting go of her past and embracing her future.Another strength of this story lies in the Romance that develops between Drake and Samoda.  Be advised that Drake can come off as rather stuffy and condescending at times, but he is a good guy. It is his attentiveness and guidance that serves as the beacon that helps Samoda make sense of her afterlife and tasked with which she has been charged.Speaking of good guys...the concept of vampires fighting to maintain the balance of good and evil.  How cool is that?This new direction leaves the door open for the introduction of a whole host of baddies ranging from wolves to evil dragons.If you are a reader that is looking for a new twist on the vampiric myth; this is the book for you.If you are looking for a story that embraces the more mature heroine, read on!If you are a fan of good versus evil and enduring love...find it in Legends of Darkness.This is a cross post from my blog.This is an honest review of a literary work. I have received no compensation for opinions expressed herein.