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A review by laurenjodi
The Darkest Secret by Gena Showalter
4.0
The Darkest Secret
4 Stars
Synopsis
Following his visit to Hell, Amun, Keeper of Secrets, is possessed by malevolent demons that endanger him and those he loves. Enter Haidee, a Hunter sworn to annihilate the Lords, who is the only one capable of quieting the demons. Due to their inexplicable connection and attraction, Haidee and Amun set out on a journey to release the demons and come face to face with an even more malicious adversary.
Review
Not as exciting as previous books. There is no progression in the Hunters vs. Lords war or in the search for the final artifact leading to Pandora's box.
Nevertheless, the romance between Amun and Haidee is sweet - they have definite chemistry and an excellent emotional connection. Their telepathic bond and its explanation as well as their fire & ice dynamic are particularly enjoyable.
Haidee's backstory is intriguing and makes it easier to identify with her and understand her prior actions, although the fact that she is responsible for Baden's death is glossed over too easily.
Unfortunately, Amun is not as well fleshed out. He is the strong/silent type and has largely been ignored in the series thus far, so it would have been nice to get more insight into his personality. The journey through Hell is an entertaining motif, however, for an even better example, I recommend Body of Sin (book #4 in Eve Silver's Otherkin series).
Unfortunately, the other Lords barely put in an appearance and they are sorely missed. Moreover, there are a couple of annoying issues such as Strider's unreciprocated interest in Haidee, which is unnecessary and distracting, and his ridiculous vacation scenes with William and Paris. These had me considering whether or not to skip Strider's book until Kaia turned up to add life to the party, so onwards toward The Secret Surrender.
4 Stars
Synopsis
Following his visit to Hell, Amun, Keeper of Secrets, is possessed by malevolent demons that endanger him and those he loves. Enter Haidee, a Hunter sworn to annihilate the Lords, who is the only one capable of quieting the demons. Due to their inexplicable connection and attraction, Haidee and Amun set out on a journey to release the demons and come face to face with an even more malicious adversary.
Review
Not as exciting as previous books. There is no progression in the Hunters vs. Lords war or in the search for the final artifact leading to Pandora's box.
Nevertheless, the romance between Amun and Haidee is sweet - they have definite chemistry and an excellent emotional connection. Their telepathic bond and its explanation as well as their fire & ice dynamic are particularly enjoyable.
Haidee's backstory is intriguing and makes it easier to identify with her and understand her prior actions, although the fact that she is responsible for Baden's death is glossed over too easily.
Unfortunately, Amun is not as well fleshed out. He is the strong/silent type and has largely been ignored in the series thus far, so it would have been nice to get more insight into his personality. The journey through Hell is an entertaining motif, however, for an even better example, I recommend Body of Sin (book #4 in Eve Silver's Otherkin series).
Unfortunately, the other Lords barely put in an appearance and they are sorely missed. Moreover, there are a couple of annoying issues such as Strider's unreciprocated interest in Haidee, which is unnecessary and distracting, and his ridiculous vacation scenes with William and Paris. These had me considering whether or not to skip Strider's book until Kaia turned up to add life to the party, so onwards toward The Secret Surrender.