korry_tza 's review for:

Lady of Darkness by Melissa K. Roehrich
2.0

2.5 ⭐

Ok... so ... you know when you read a quote and you buy the book based only on that single quote...only me? Ok, never mind... :)

It usually turns out to be a good book, but unfortunately, this one did not deliver.

I honestly don't remember when was the last time I have given such a bad rating.

This book could easily be fanfiction and I won't get into explaining which books it is fanfic of since it is highly commented on in all of the other's reviews (positive or negative)... The vulgar gesture so frequently mentioned in the book is a hint.

I love reading fanfics; some are masterfully written, so the problem is not where the inspiration came from, but it is the execution of it and the lack of its own personality that would make it a book of its own.

What I liked in this book was the first few chapters. We got a fierce heroine, with her sisters in the battle, that was so powerful that the hell would freeze.
It was a fiery start and then it got lukewarm and then we got completely cold.
The fierce heroine ended up being pretty bratty, her stance would change a few times in a chapter from being fierce to being helpless, from being seductive to being unprotected. Everyone is enamored with her and for the sake of me, I couldn't figure out why.

The plot was weakly paced, it was jumpy, and felt repetitive. We get action, a kiss, and an explanation for the world-building, and then it goes in circles. Since it is heavily inspired by the previously mentioned books, the story was predictable, and the wow effect that was planned for the end didn't hit the mark for me.

Overall it felt as if it was a story I have read before and unfortunately, I can say that this book was not for me.