Review: A solid debut
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 08 28, 2012
What do immortal Highlanders, Chuck Norris, finding one's soulmate, Oscar the Grouch and Brokeback Mountain have in common? THE DARKEST DAY by Britt Bury.Let me explain:Immortal Highlanders: So there's these two warring factions called the Pookahs and Fionns. The only way to kill them is to stab them through the heart and behead them. Sounds a bit vampire-y but it's totally not. Plus it kind of reminds of that old show with Adrian Paul (Highlander)Chuck Norris: This--"Izel stumbled over her feet. She was pretty sure Kelvin's words had grown legs, round-house kicked her in the face, then tripped her."I squeaked a little when I read this line. Seriously? A reference to Chuck Norris in a romance book? Point one for Miz Bury.Finding one's soulmate: Isn't this what everyone wants in the end game? When Pookah's mate, they mate for life. Kelvin is very much attracted to Izel but if they mate on the Winter Solstice and she's not meant for him, things could go downhill. But the only way to find a mate is to "attempt" them. Yup, you know what I'm talking about. The Big Down and Dirty. Awkward.Oscar the Grouch: This--"She knew Kelvin was moody---Christ, he was grouchier than a nasty green puppet living in a trash can."Again, another reference to pop culture. Another point to Miz Bury. How awesome is this?!Brokeback Mountain: Okay, there's no bro-loving going on but the relationship between Izel and Kelvin is beautifully volatile. One moment they're attracted to each other and then the next they hate each other for what they are. The sexual attraction can be cut cleanly with a knife and good heavens, when they actually do it, watch out! At one point Izel even fears that she'll "never be able to quit [you]" him.Dark, dangerous, sexy and laced with quick wit, add a side of lovable and memorable characters, this a solid debut by Britt Bury that shouldn't be missed. This new world of mythical creatures has me eagerly awaiting the next book. If it's as sexy, adrenaline pounding and totally unputdownable (like 'stay up all night' unputdownable), I will be the first in line to buy it.***review copy provided by publisher via Netgalley for honest review******original review posted at Romancing Rakes For The Love of Romance***