I received an eARC of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of this review.

As Black as Ebony by Salla Simukka is the explosive conclusion to the Lumikki Andersson (Snow White Trilogy) series. Lumikki is back at school and moving on with her life. She has a new guy, and instead of sitting on the sidelines she's living. But then her ex drops back into her life and if that wasn't bad enough, she's gained a stalker.

So this book was just okay. Lumikki is back in school, she has a lukewarm relationship with a guy she says she loves, and a whole heap of questions for her parents. Lenka opened Lumikki's eyes. She had a sister but where is she and why do her parents not speak of her? She's a woman obsessed with finding the truth.

The plot of this relatively short book revolves around Lumikki's past. The stalker is not only obsessed with Lumikki but opening her eyes to her "true self" by revealing truths that were hidden. I found this aspect interesting! And as more and more is revealed the author kept me guessing. I thought I had who the stalker was figured out but I was wrong on all counts and never would've been able to guess it!

Overall this book was a nice conclusion to the series. Lumikki (and the readers) get answers about things that have haunted her throughout the series AND it's a great suspenseful read. Personally though I could have done without the romance aspect. There was a love triangle of sorts and it just didn't work for Lumikki because that's not who I picture her being. However if you enjoy crime/thriller novels I suggest you read this one!

This book fulfills #34 on the 2015 COYER Summer Scavenger Hunt