Dark Requiem

Darkling Trilogy #3

by A.D. Koboah

Did she go too far?
Dallas Marshall is beautiful, rich and...relentless. Once she decides she wants to be with Avery nothing will stand in her way. But becoming a powerful vampire who cannot control her hunger threatens to push Avery further out of her reach. And that is not all. Dallas now finds herself up against an ancient evil that seeks to be reborn through her.
Can he let go of his lost beloved?
Avery's heart has grieved for Luna, his lost love, for decades. When Dallas forces her way into his life, he cannot deny the eerie similarities between the two unimaginably powerful and dangerous women. There are times when a quick smile, a turn of the head, makes him wonder: is Dallas merely a descendant of his beloved Luna...or is something far more insidious at work? It takes everything Avery has to control Dallas. Can he save her from the evil that has lived in darkness for centuries waiting for its chance to devour?
Its time has almost come.
Together or apart, Dallas and Avery will come face-to-face with old enemies and strange allies as they run headlong to the brink of death and beyond to battle the darkness which has slaughtered Luna's descendants for generations. And even then, the victory they have fought for may be forever denied to them. For nothing is as it seems.

Genres: Vampires, Paranormal Romance, Romance

ebook

First published May 24, 2015

About the author

I am of Ghanaian descent and spent the first few years of my life in Ghana before moving to London which is where I have lived ever since. I completed an English Literature degree in 2000 and although I have always written in my spare time, I didn’t start writing full-time until a few years ago.
My first novel Dark Genesis was inspired by my thoughts on dehumanisation. I was fascinated by the ways in which people are able to dehumanise others, the impact it has on the psyche and whether it is possible for people to find their way back from being dehumanised. This led me to Luna and the ruins of a haunted chapel deep in the heart of Mississippi.

Reviews

[Manoushka · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an advance copy of Dark Requiem from Ms. Koboah (screaming in the inside with so much joy) and I purposely took my precious time inhaling each page since it is the conclusion of the series (crying on the outside from the finality of it).

Ultimately, Dallas is proven useful and is a pivotal part to the storyline.
She becomes tolerable further in the plot which I find to be fine news and that is all I will mention of any roles in the book. ;)

It was overwhelming at times reading from the different point of views with the new characters and trying to figure out how they fit into the overall plot.
When the connection between to the main & new characters are revealed...MIND BLOWN!!
As an avid reader, I give props to writers/authors on the ability to take different threads (back stories/facts/issues etc) and weave it all together for a really good story which is what A.D did well in this final book.

[Charmer (+ Vibes Only) · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this book but not as much as I liked the first and second. I didn't like the Enwa parts of the story, and that's why it took me so long to finish. I was bored with that part. I know it tied into the story but I just didn't care for it. I liked Dallas and I enjoyed her story. I enjoyed this trilogy and I will continue to tell everyone about. Thank you for these goodreads.

[Catherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

How can I do this review any justice when any words I might write would fail to convey how intimately connected I felt to the characters, how moved I was by the story, and how awake I feel this morning after the conclusion of the trilogy? This is a sophisticated tale for the sophisticated reader - one who is open to going beyond the ordinary and expected, who can immerse themselves into the detail, and who believes that love can transcend time, distance, and even humanity. In all my years of reading (which is a lifetime's worth), I had never written an author until this series. Ms. Koboah was response, funny, and generous with my commentary (sometimes silly) as I read through the books. I am sad that it's all over, but feel thoroughly satisfied! -- Catherine

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this as an ARC (yay!) and I really enjoyed the story. I feel it tied up a lot of loose ends and gave closure to Luna and Avery. I know many do not like Dallas (don't worry I was one of them one) but keep reading, she's a pivotal character. I feel that by having Dallas essentially become a reincarnation of Luna, it truly gave a chance for Luna to heal. There was no way that she could properly love anyone after dealing with the trauma of being a slave and then move onto a relationship with Avery. Dallas is the version of Luna that she probably wished she could have been for Avery. Dallas is free and able to voice her opinion however she still embodies Luna's strong, stubborn and willful nature.

[Rosepetal78 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overall, I liked this book; however the first part of the book was depressing with all the crying from Dallas. I think I mentally, and eventually verbally screamed "man-up" several times. The word "angst" is used too many times and near each other. Some story lines dragged on a little too long and became a little confusing. I did like that the author explained time gaps and story lines that were in the first two books. Still like the first book more. This book probably second.

I received an advanced copy of the boom by the author. Thanks A.D.Koboah

[Strawz93 · Rating 5 out of 5]

* * * * *

Five more stars is exactly what this book deserves.
The book was so detailed, I did not need to wonder about the whereabouts of not one, of it characters.

When Dallas visited Avery , she really did get on my bad side ( LOL )

Loved the twist! I didn't suspect, Luna and Dallas could be as one. Beautiful though
We sure did wonder how and if Luna was getting back to Avery.

Read the first and the second book and then book three, amazing

[Andrew · Rating 4 out of 5]

It did seem to take time for the story to really get going in this, the final chapter of the Darkling series. But we did learn more about Luna's origins and that of the Chapel Entity. Overall, I was very pleased to have read this trilogy and I would definitely recommend it to others.

I received an advanced copy of the from A.D.Koboah, thank you.

[Lebrondae Shei · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent!!!!

Love every word, page, chapters and characters. At first I was wondering why A. D. Kobah wrote about Akan, Alayai and the people of Enwa, not until the very last chapters of the story did I truly understand and I was able to surly appreciate, why. I am also so grateful for Avery's POV too; as I love to read the thoughts of the main male's protagonist, that's how I manage to get the whole picture of the story. A. D. Koboah wrote a well rounded book where she tied up all the loose ends and even with the extra tale about the small village of Enwa which explains about the entity in the chapel. My only one question I have is about Arnaldo, on why he loved to provoke Avery to such a Jealous rage and how Luna was not aware of it? Especially as she is a Goddess. I also have another query, why did A. D. Koboah or her editor, not pick up on the headline of Avery chapter Dome BC-LN 9014 and why was it not Dome AD-LN 9014 as it was written in the far future. Regardless of these two uncertainties of mine, I still thought this novel is the best that I have read for the longest time and it is my all time favourite story since Flowers of the Attic. I feel so fortunate that I came across this author and these sequel books which I hold in total awe!!!! 5 stars are just not justice to the experience of this type of literature that I read between the pages of each book that took me on a journey of emotions and held me captive with each line that brought this book to life in pictures within my mind. Love, love! Love. LOVE this story to death!!!!!

[B.D.Shellman · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a series I can read over and over. loved it.

[Alvinia Dean · Rating 5 out of 5]

As I prepared to read Dark Requiem, my only thought was I hope Avery rise from the depth of sorrow, loneliness and despair. In the previous Darkling books, the writer left me with a longing for Avery's unadulterated happiness. As I read, embraced the writer's words, (she's an excellent writer by the way), the story took a life of its own and went in a direction I least expected. The book revealed Luna's existence before she was born into the realm of humanity. The dark entity that consumed her after she became a vampire story unfold. The writer took the power of love and transferred it across time. I must say I was truly amazed. This book, however, is not quite about Avery but he is a part of this story, and as I read the last page in this trilogy, I walked away with a smile on my face. Bravo AD Koboah, a job well done.

[Amber · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm so disappointed. I really hoped to love this book, but honestly I had no real idea of what was going on. It took too long to realize a jump to another time/person had happened unless it plainly stated that it had. I feel like it was just a rush to finish out the series, so all the remaining information had to be jammed into this final book. At times I found myself wondering if I wasn't paying real attention to what I was reading, but decided that there was too little story left for this book, so it had to be filled with eloquent language and unnecessary action to make it readable. I'm actually really devastated because the first book of the trilogy was one of the greatest stories I've ever read.

[Dawn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've read all 3 books in the series. Throughout this series, there was an unbalanced approach with writing in first person. I would have liked it to be more consistent, even if that meant flipping between Luna's and Avery's perspective. This book basically sums up everything that happened from the past books to a current plot, then finishes. To be honest, she probably could have gotten at least 2 more stories out of the series. She had enough characters to tell more stories. Especially, since this book had multiple stories line involved. Overall I like the book.

[Y. · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this series. I was lucky enough to get this book early and I think it is just as good as the rest of them. Finally we find out who the chapel entity is, and the story behind it. I will not spoil this for any other reader, but I will say you will not be disappointed and that A.D. Koboah did the thing again.

I highly recommend it, and I look forward to a possible future novel. Enjoy! I sure did.

[Kimberly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Phenomenal

A wonderful book as expected. I must admit I had to review the previous books to remember a few of the details. Don't forget to read the bonus chapter. A bit of a pessimistic view of our future but I guess the goal was to makes us take a hard look at our present and how bleak our furniture will be if we continue on this path. Job well done.

[Stormy · Rating 5 out of 5]

So sad that the journey is over

I rarely read a book series from beginning to end. Somehow I always begin to lose interest usually by the 2nd book. For a series to enchant and ensnare me from beginning to end says a lot about the series. This is one of those. Such a wonderful conclusion to story that is dominated my thoughts for days. Well done!

[Kim Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thanks

I’m grateful for the bonus chapters they ended the story the right way for me. Loved this trilogy and I liked Dallas. For some reason I like Arnoldo. Hope there will be a future story with a hero a little darker than Avery.

[Assia C · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful

This series was absolutely magically. I loved it immensely. It will not disappoint. And the third installment really brings everything to head from the other two books in the series.

[Marissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 stars

[Romance Novels in Color · Rating 3 out of 5]

First, this book cannot be read as a standalone. You definitely should read books one and two, Dark Genesis and Rising Dark, before diving into Dark Requiem. You can read my review of Book two, Rising Dark, here (http://romancenovelsincolor.com/revie...).

Book two left me in a whirlwind of emotions. The relationship between Luna and Avery was at a crossroads. There’s so much I can’t reveal without delving into spoiler territory, but let’s just say that at the end of book two you’re screaming… noooooo! You can’t wait to see how this tale ends. You know it’s going to be a doozy and answer so many questions!

Well, in book three, we pick up with Dallas. I had no idea where this story line was going or how exactly Dallas would fit into the conclusion, but it was interesting. I guessed her piece in the puzzle very early on.

The good about Dark Requiem? Ms. Koboah has a wonderful writing style. I’m extremely fond of her prose. She weaves words together in a way that makes it extremely easy for the reader to picture scenes in their mind. I have a vivid image of the mansion and the field of flowers in my head because I could envision it so well. To me, if a writer can paint such a vivid portrait for the reader, that’s the sign of a great writer.

The bad about Dark Requiem? There was too much complexity. What started off as a story with a phenomenal premise quickly took a turn into left field. I think a lot of it had to do with the time hops. The story would jump back and forth between time periods, which made it extremely difficult to follow what on earth was happening. The introduction of Akan and the child goddess was great, but I thought it became convoluted with the switching of perspectives between Dallas and Akan. On the surface, I fully understood what Ms. Koboah attempted to do with Dark Requiem, I just don’t think the execution of the premise was seamless.

This story was borderline for me. I didn’t loathe it, but I also didn’t fully enjoy it since I had such high expectations. Ms. Koboah has won me over as a fan, but Dark Requiem simply left me longing for more.

-Reviewed by Natalie

[Sya · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found Dark Requiem to be so poetically written, figuratively & literally. Much that I highlighted was for my personal pleasure for the use of it’s literary language & tools.

Dark Requiem was a challenging, very unpredictable read, & I loved it! Upon getting to chapter 7 or 8, I had to book mark, stop, and go back to re-read the last half of Rising Dark to gather reminders, prompting a better understanding of what I was currently reading in Dark Requiem. I even deterred to the dictionary to learn what “requiem or requiem mass” meant. I had to do that, because so much time [2yrs] for me had passed in between buying/reading the last two books: Rising Dark (bk. 2 of 3) and Dark Requiem (bk. 3 of 3) whereas I bought & read Dark Genesis (bk. 1of 3) & Rising Dark (bk. 2 of 3) back to back.

Remembering Newton’s 3rd Law of Motion [For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.] saved me from being in perpetual shock & suspension at the direction & ending of The Dark Trilogy; Dark Requiem book. SPOILER ALERT! STOP HERE!

For there to be a different, higher or more powerful being [than the vampires] -”Evil Chapel Entity”, homeostasis must provide room for the [true] Goddess [of the moon], Luna to exist.

I liked not being able to predict the ending, different story lines and characters. How else could my mind be entertained or taken on such a intricate mental journey?

Luna made me mad with her constant self doubt, and pettiness that led to so much unnecessary pain for her, Avery, & the woman that Avery allowed himself to love in her absence.

Reading Dark Requiem brought you to an understanding and or epiphany of the “why” Luna acted out & behaved the way that she did in Dark Genesis. I stopped liking Luna after Dark Genesis, & rooted for Avery to catch up to her & kill her,  only for Dark Requiem to seduce me into falling in love with her all over again, only harder, as Luna & Avery did for each other. My feelings & short-term drawn conclusions were so brilliantly manipulated by author A. D. Koboah!

[T.R. Horne · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am a little saddened by this book in the trilogy because of one reason in particular... Dallas. I am not fond of her personality or her past and to mesh her with Luna was hard for me to imagine. I could feel the pain, anguish, hope and longing through Luna's back story but Dallas comes across as nothing more than an insolent brat. Her attitude made it not seem as warm with Avery and that warmth and longing between him and Luna was everything to me in the first two books. I did like the way things were explained finally and the way the stories weaved into one another was genius. It was a good ending to the trilogy but not as explosive as I'd hoped for.

Raging Book Reviews Recommended

[Deloris · Rating 5 out of 5]

APB PERSPECTIVE REVIEW: This review is for the three book series.

What do I say , I say you must read this trilogy , I enjoyed this book because it's a passionate paranormal love story . Now when I say that I know you think I mean there a lot of sex in this series , when actually there is not . This is a story about soulmates destined to be together over incredible odds, a love that transpires over space and time . A love story that will keep you reading until you've read the last page of the three part trilogy.

[Kina M · Rating 4 out of 5]

good

as a whole i liked this serious.this last one had a lot goin on and most parts especially the explanation of the goddess was a bit confusing to me. i had to put 2&2 together to completely understand where the author took us with that, but after reading it. im happy they got their hapoy ending.

[Kateva Flint]

Love

I love this book simply because it teaches you so much about life in itself. Funny how I'm not a big fan of vampires but now my vision has definitely change.