Into The Dark Book 2
This was not the original book I was going to review. But when my puppy ate The Healer's Apprentice and I had to pay for it- well I needed to move on for a bit. Luckily this book became available.
I read Book 1, The Shadow Prince about a year ago. I remember it being very enjoyable and have been waiting for the release of The Eternity Key for sometime.
The Library took its time getting it in, but once I inquired about it, they had it to me within in two weeks.
Since it had been so long since I had read the first book, it took me a few chapters for my memory to refresh. As soon as it did, I couldn't put the book down.
Daphne thinks she is an ordinary girl, although her father happens to be a rock star. When he comes back into her life, offering tuition to one of the best music schools there is, she can't turn him down.
Unfortunately, Olympus Hills is not what it seems to be. Neither is Daphne.
Haden Lord is not just the good looking, rich and mysterious new guy in school, he's an Underlord. An Underlord on a mission and Daphne happens to be his target.
I love the way the author writes mythology as if it is fact. It is as if the legends are repeating themselves and the reader has a front row seat.
I did like the story. The plot was very well developed and the writing flows beautifully. Bree Despain's first series The Dark Divine never sat well with me. The characters in those books were a tad whiny and I struggled with the cheesiness.
This series was not that. Bree Despain has grown as an author and has developed a style that I found refreshing.
If you are looking for an all night read, this one's it. My only reservation I had about it, is the love stories in Greek mythology never seem to end well. I fear that this tale is heading down the same path.
