A review by a_melville
Prince of Darkness by Amber Thoma

adventurous dark emotional mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Prince of Darkness is a bit of a dark fantasy with witches and fae. This book is told from multiple points of view, with a story that connects seamlessly between each point of view. 

Etain- Etain is a witch who lives in the human realm, located outside of the Night Court, home of the Night Fae. Etain lives alone after her mother passes away and is ostracized by the humans who fear her. Etain finds herself in a new place surrounded by people she does not know, learning about her past and her future.  

Ciaran- Prince of the Night Court, troubled by a curse that he cannot speak about, and unable to access his full power and become the Night King. He finds it impossible to gain feelings for anyone, that is until he meets Etain.

Anin- A Nymph of the Day court who has lived in hiding and is forced to go on the run. She escapes one enemy only to be captured by another. She does not trust anyone due to her troubled past, and she holds secrets that could affect them all. 

Kes- Cousin of Prince Ciaran, and matched equally in power to the Prince. He is a bit of a ladies' man and finds it frustrating that he not only finds a day nymph attractive, but she seems to be immune to his charm. Despite their distrust for each other, Kes and Anin are more connected than they thought. 

The plot of Prince of Darkness is original and well-planned. There were many twists and turns that kept me guessing. This book is very long but definitely worth it. The character building was beautiful and full of details that made the story come to life. The worldbuilding was compelling and unique. 

I genuinely enjoyed this book. It was a little slow in the beginning but picked up quickly. I would say it is a medium-paced book overall. If you are looking for a spicy fantasy about witches and fae, this book is definitely for you.