I'm excited to be the next stop in The Childe blog tour, and today's stop includes my review for their sequel, Dark Days.
Published by: self published
To Be Released on: 2012 date not yet released
Source: ARC from authors to review
4 stars: I Really Enjoyed It
Purchase from: n/a
Series: Book 2 in The Childe Series
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Secrets, action and a lot more surprises unravel as Cat not only learns more about who she is, the power that lies within her, but she realizes that there's more to many of the town's people's and it's secrets than she first thought.
What a fantastic sequel! I really enjoyed the fast paced storyline, getting to learn a lot more about Cat and the history of those around her as well as learning more about the series' mythology. I surprised with how wrapped up into the story I became. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough to see what was going to happen next, and there's a lot of exciting things that go on in this book.
With out giving away any spoilers, I can say that I really liked the direction this series is going in. There's so much that's revealed to both Cat and to readers in Dark Days. A lot of questions I was left with at the end of The Childe are answered and now I have new ones I can't wait to have answered in the next installment. I was pleasantly surprised that it's not just Cat who grows up a bit more in this sequel, but a few other characters do as well. I liked the introduction of some new characters and the way their presences only intensifies the mystery that's a big part of this storyline. There's a few shocking discoveries and some fabulous moments between Ryan and Cat.
I didn't think I could adore Ryan any more than I did in the first book, but he's definitely got that irresistible, charming quality about him that it's hard not to. Plus I love how he is with Cat. He can dish it too when she needs, comfort her, and give her the strength she needs at other times. He's that all around great guy who protects, supports and does what every he can for his girl, while also letting her be who she is. Cat for me really grows more into herself in this story. She asks more questions, seeks out answers and does everything she can to protect those around her. She makes a few minor mistakes that I was expecting her to as she learns to accept her heritage and what she is. There's also a good shake up with the things that happen between her and her friends, as well as some people at school.
If you read The Childe, I highly recommend picking up Dark Days. This story literally picks up right where The Childe ended. I love that when a series does that. I think fans will be pleasantly surprised with all that goes on in Cat's world in Dark Days. Talk about a killer ending! There's a fabulous betrayal and a few twists that I didn't even see coming. I'm definitely looking forward to reading the next installment in this series. Like The Childe, this is a clean cut read that even tween fans of YA paranormal books will enjoy reading.
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