Review by tomeaftertome - The Darkest Echo

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The Darkest Echo by Shanna Robillard

4.5

adventurous dark hopeful reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Follows the story of Millie, a young woman who wakes up with amnesia after a 14 year coma, in a small town. Four years post her awakening, she finds herself in a rut with a dead end job, decent looking big-fish-ilttle-pond boyfriend, and a creepy landlord, who possibly has been engaged in criminal activity and stolen her underwear.

When suddenly, the whimsy she has been longing for flies into her life— quite literally, only it’s not into her life so much as her home, and it’s not whimsy so much as a bat. This event triggers a series of more creatures that find themselves drawn to this mysterious woman. Then one day, one of the creatures— an owl named Nox, finds that they are able to speak with her.

After spending some time, debating whether or not she is absolutely insane. Millie comes to accept her ability to communicate with this creature who then becomes her translator for the many other magical creatures that come into her life. It is these magical creatures that begin the shift which changes our heroines story from bland to magic.

At least until she finds out, she’s being summoned to hell.

I fell in love with this incredibly unique and original storyline as I expected another dark romantasy (which I absolutely love!), but this story delivered so much more. An unexpected harmonious blend of whimsy, adventure, self discovery, female rage, and heated romance.

I was wonderfully surprised by this first installment of the brimstone court series in more than one way. From the diverse cast of demons, humans, angels,and LGBTQIA+ representation, to the deeper running themes of radical self acceptance, perseverance, and stepping into your power. With side servings of heated romance— expertly crafted and a swoon worthy morally Grey MMC with a silver tongue that reminds us just why we prefer males written by women.

Highly recommend picking this one up while it’s still free on KU if you’re looking for a break from dark romantasy without actually having to take one.

Definitely be sure to check your trigger warnings before diving in!

Thank you to the author for providing me with a copy of this e-book in exchange for my honest review.

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