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elainamariee 's review for:
Empire of Dark
by K.J. Jackson
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I’m not really sure what to think of this book. It’s a bit jumbled/unclear at times, like the deal that is made that has Ada going to the castle, why her uncle made a deal with people they are supposed to not like. The significant ages of the main characters are a little off putting especially when they talk of the MMC’s grown children almost being offed by his teenage, half-breed daughter. It’s the “breeder” terminology that I don’t like either, and there’s a lot of knee jerk reactions that could have been avoided. BUT, if I push past all of that the story line is actually pretty good, for old people I’m surprised they didn’t catch onto the fated mates thing. And I am assuming the with was talking of Ada bringing death when the MMC’s daughter brings down the castle at the end.
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Xenophobia, Grief, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: War