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Daughter of Darkness
She is destined to kill a demon. He is sent to protect her. One of them is about to fail … He spent centuries in the dark ... After 300 years spent in the underworld as a punishment, warrior Devon is called on by the gods for a chance to fix his mistake—and to win his redemption. But there’s a the gods won’t tell him details about his mission. He’s supposed to suffer while trying to figure out what he did wrong in the past, and fix it in the present. All Kenna ever wanted was to be the owner of her own life and destiny. But for now all she can do is run away from the evil wanting to claim her powers. ... until she came ... When Devon becomes unintentionally entangled in his new neighbor’s life, he can’t help but feel he’s closer to his purpose. Every moment he spends with Kenna makes him confused, and every time he touches her, glimpses of the past, of his failed mission, come back to haunt him. ... and showed him the light. Darkness is closing in, and with Kenna’s help, Devon needs to put the pieces of the puzzle together before he fails his mission again and evil consumes the world. Only this time, he’s sure he won’t be the only one damned. **Upper YA/NA Contemporary Romance Fantasy
333 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 18, 2020
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Juliana Haygert
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While Juliana Haygert dreams of being Wonder Woman, Buffy, or a blood elf shadow priest, she settles for the less exciting—but equally gratifying—life of a wife, mother, and author. She resides in North Carolina and spends her days writing about kick-ass heroines and the heroes who drive them crazy.
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While Juliana Haygert dreams of being Wonder Woman, Buffy, or a blood elf shadow priest, she settles for the less exciting—but equally gratifying—life of a wife, mother, and author. She resides in North Carolina and spends her days writing about kick-ass heroines and the heroes who drive them crazy.
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September 19, 2020
I received an ARC of Daughter of Darkness from the author for free in exchange for an honest review.
Daughter of Darkness has a story that catches you from the first moment, with the advance of the chapters the mystery grows and makes you want to read without stopping to discover what is happening.
I love Devon and Kenna, you can see different aspects of their relationship, which make it an interesting couple.
The mythology of this book is too interesting. It is clearly a stand-alone book, but definitely this world can be expanded into many stand-alone books, as the supernatural world is captivating.
Daughter of Darkness is a fantastic book, that its story catches you and you don't let go, until you finish it.
Daughter of Darkness has a story that catches you from the first moment, with the advance of the chapters the mystery grows and makes you want to read without stopping to discover what is happening.
I love Devon and Kenna, you can see different aspects of their relationship, which make it an interesting couple.
The mythology of this book is too interesting. It is clearly a stand-alone book, but definitely this world can be expanded into many stand-alone books, as the supernatural world is captivating.
Daughter of Darkness is a fantastic book, that its story catches you and you don't let go, until you finish it.
December 21, 2020
This is an epic fantasy that once you start you will not be able to put it down. It grabbed me from the start and drew me in so much so that I felt I was on this journey with the characters! It action packed and full of adventure, danger and is an exciting and entertaining read with twists and turns and romance and it’s one hell of a read!
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January 19, 2021I couldn't get into this. For me, it was too much jumping around past to present, to different POV. My head is chaotic right now and having to think overly much about what I'm reading is too much. I'll try re-reading when life slows down a little.
December 5, 2020
Note: I received this book from the author and I voluntarily give this review, it is my honest opinion.
Juliana Haygert is one of those authors where I buy her books (I mean I have over 6 of them) and I haven't read one that is until now. She's one of those authors that while I haven't read any of her work I just know I will enjoy it and therefore have to buy it. Of course, I was drawn to Daughter of Darkness because it was Julianna's book and the description grab my attention but I will admit, it was the cover that really got me. The cover for this book is stunning, it drew me in, the decision to read it was made the moment I first laid eyes on the cover and it didn't disappoint, Daughter of Darkness was an excellent read. I really think this is the type of book that needs to be read without knowing too much so I am going to be a little vague in my review.
Daughter of Darkness is a standalone paranormal romance that is told from multiple point-of-views and has a dual timeline meaning part of the story takes place in the present while the other part takes place in the past. Honestly, Juliana did an excellent job with the duel timeline, it was done really well, revealing the past, contributing to the future, and combining to make an overall interesting story.
The characters are great, I really did love them all, it was very easy to connect to them. Kenna's pov is told in the present, she is a fighter, cagey, she builds walls to protect herself but she cares deeply for people. Then there is Kienna whose pov is in the past, she is devoted to her family, caring, patient, and a hard worker. The final point of view is Devon's which is told in the past and present which was great. I can see the differences in his past self and his current self, the things he has gone through made him a different person and I can still see who he is at his core, that never changed and that's something that rounds out his character. Then there are the supporting characters who add a lot of meaning and depth to the story. While they weren't perfect they couldn't help but invoke feeling into the story and gives it an extra layer.
The story was kinda wild, Devon is an immortal warrior for the Gods, who just got out of Hell and is on a mystery mission so mysterious he doesn't even know what it is. He was being punished for something, in my opinion, wasn't his fault and now he has to redeem himself with this current mission but the Gods aren't telling him anything, they expect him to figure things out and I just call bullshit. A lot of problems could have been prevented if the Gods would have stopped with the secrets, it was just ridiculous. The story was just so interesting and the more I read the more I fell into the story and I realize what technique Juliana using to tell the story. That was the first time I have ever come across that technique, it made the story interesting. It was pretty wild when I caught on to what was going on, I was just anticipating what was going to happen and of course, that just sucked me in even more.
Daughter of Darkness is such an excellent read, the characters and the story made for a perfect fantasy escape. The dual timeline, the magic, the danger, and darkness all centered on this epic love story because yes this is an epic love story. At times it did have those classic romance novel type moments and I kinda loved it, I couldn't help but root for the couples in the story. I highly enjoyed this standalone and plan on getting the book in print. If you are looking for an epic paranormal romance then you gotta read this.
Juliana Haygert is one of those authors where I buy her books (I mean I have over 6 of them) and I haven't read one that is until now. She's one of those authors that while I haven't read any of her work I just know I will enjoy it and therefore have to buy it. Of course, I was drawn to Daughter of Darkness because it was Julianna's book and the description grab my attention but I will admit, it was the cover that really got me. The cover for this book is stunning, it drew me in, the decision to read it was made the moment I first laid eyes on the cover and it didn't disappoint, Daughter of Darkness was an excellent read. I really think this is the type of book that needs to be read without knowing too much so I am going to be a little vague in my review.
Daughter of Darkness is a standalone paranormal romance that is told from multiple point-of-views and has a dual timeline meaning part of the story takes place in the present while the other part takes place in the past. Honestly, Juliana did an excellent job with the duel timeline, it was done really well, revealing the past, contributing to the future, and combining to make an overall interesting story.
The characters are great, I really did love them all, it was very easy to connect to them. Kenna's pov is told in the present, she is a fighter, cagey, she builds walls to protect herself but she cares deeply for people. Then there is Kienna whose pov is in the past, she is devoted to her family, caring, patient, and a hard worker. The final point of view is Devon's which is told in the past and present which was great. I can see the differences in his past self and his current self, the things he has gone through made him a different person and I can still see who he is at his core, that never changed and that's something that rounds out his character. Then there are the supporting characters who add a lot of meaning and depth to the story. While they weren't perfect they couldn't help but invoke feeling into the story and gives it an extra layer.
The story was kinda wild, Devon is an immortal warrior for the Gods, who just got out of Hell and is on a mystery mission so mysterious he doesn't even know what it is. He was being punished for something, in my opinion, wasn't his fault and now he has to redeem himself with this current mission but the Gods aren't telling him anything, they expect him to figure things out and I just call bullshit. A lot of problems could have been prevented if the Gods would have stopped with the secrets, it was just ridiculous. The story was just so interesting and the more I read the more I fell into the story and I realize what technique Juliana using to tell the story. That was the first time I have ever come across that technique, it made the story interesting. It was pretty wild when I caught on to what was going on, I was just anticipating what was going to happen and of course, that just sucked me in even more.
Daughter of Darkness is such an excellent read, the characters and the story made for a perfect fantasy escape. The dual timeline, the magic, the danger, and darkness all centered on this epic love story because yes this is an epic love story. At times it did have those classic romance novel type moments and I kinda loved it, I couldn't help but root for the couples in the story. I highly enjoyed this standalone and plan on getting the book in print. If you are looking for an epic paranormal romance then you gotta read this.
December 30, 2020
Awhile back I got the opportunity from the author to read some of this story when she started working on it. It definitely piqued my interest and was anxious to find out what happened. And at long last I have my answers...
Devon did something bad enough to face punishment and losing his memories. He has no idea what he did or what his mission is in the small town he’s been sent to. All he knows is that this is a second chance and he’s determined to do things right this time you know without the knowledge of what he did wrong in the first place.
Kenna is living on the run never safe with danger potentially lurking around every corner. Settling down for a little while seems like a good thing maybe this time they can be safe? Probably not but her neighbor Devon is rather interesting as he seems to insert himself into her life.
But that’s not all there is to the story... this one is told across two different timelines...
Kianna is working hard on her family’s struggling farm. Help comes in the form of a strapping young gentleman in need of a job. Devon was sent on a mission only being told that he needed to get close to this family. Why? He doesn’t know but whatever this is it’s important. Devon you say? Oh yes same Devon that’s hanging out with Kenna. Long ago he took this job on Kianna’s farm. So what was it that happened long ago that is happening again in the present?
Well...
I’m not telling you read the book it’s great I love it. Though to be fair I generally love everything that Ms. Haygert writes so maybe I’m a tiny bit bias. But I finally got my answers so I can’t complain.
Devon did something bad enough to face punishment and losing his memories. He has no idea what he did or what his mission is in the small town he’s been sent to. All he knows is that this is a second chance and he’s determined to do things right this time you know without the knowledge of what he did wrong in the first place.
Kenna is living on the run never safe with danger potentially lurking around every corner. Settling down for a little while seems like a good thing maybe this time they can be safe? Probably not but her neighbor Devon is rather interesting as he seems to insert himself into her life.
But that’s not all there is to the story... this one is told across two different timelines...
Kianna is working hard on her family’s struggling farm. Help comes in the form of a strapping young gentleman in need of a job. Devon was sent on a mission only being told that he needed to get close to this family. Why? He doesn’t know but whatever this is it’s important. Devon you say? Oh yes same Devon that’s hanging out with Kenna. Long ago he took this job on Kianna’s farm. So what was it that happened long ago that is happening again in the present?
Well...
I’m not telling you read the book it’s great I love it. Though to be fair I generally love everything that Ms. Haygert writes so maybe I’m a tiny bit bias. But I finally got my answers so I can’t complain.
December 18, 2020
Let me drop some realness for you. The name Juliana Haygert is one you want to remember, and should you see a book by her, you need to grab it up ASAP.
Ms. Haygert has a wonderful way with words, weaving them to flow beautifully to bring her readers a story that is unique and engaging. I love how quickly she pulls you into the storyline as if you are right there and become committed to her characters and the journey they are undertaking. There is no lag to her story and her world is solid and defined while believable and very well-done.
Daughter of Darkness is no different and once you start you will be gripped between the pages…hang on tight for one heck of a ride!!
Please note that an ARC was generously provided in exchange for an honest review of which this is both honest and completely voluntary.
Ms. Haygert has a wonderful way with words, weaving them to flow beautifully to bring her readers a story that is unique and engaging. I love how quickly she pulls you into the storyline as if you are right there and become committed to her characters and the journey they are undertaking. There is no lag to her story and her world is solid and defined while believable and very well-done.
Daughter of Darkness is no different and once you start you will be gripped between the pages…hang on tight for one heck of a ride!!
Please note that an ARC was generously provided in exchange for an honest review of which this is both honest and completely voluntary.
December 15, 2020
A thank you note to the author for sending me a copie of this book!
in exchange for a honest revieuw.
Daughter of darkness is a story that will catch you right away from the beginning to the end of the story. With every chapter you read you got more excited because of the mistery is growing and that will lead to the part you dont want stop reading untill you know whats happening.
And that being said: yeah it hooked me right away from the beginning till the end. Didnt wanted to stop reading. Only the charakters i couldnt relate to. But mabye thats just me that i didnt feel the conection there.
But the story of daughter of darkness was a lovely read.
the World building i could see everything the present the past and where they were at that moment. Its a lovely standalone. And would i read more of Juliana Haygert defently a Yes i think so. This was my First read of one of her books. So its nice to meet youre writing styl. And would defently try to read your work more in the future. I even think my next read for 2021 would be the demon kiss.
in exchange for a honest revieuw.
Daughter of darkness is a story that will catch you right away from the beginning to the end of the story. With every chapter you read you got more excited because of the mistery is growing and that will lead to the part you dont want stop reading untill you know whats happening.
And that being said: yeah it hooked me right away from the beginning till the end. Didnt wanted to stop reading. Only the charakters i couldnt relate to. But mabye thats just me that i didnt feel the conection there.
But the story of daughter of darkness was a lovely read.
the World building i could see everything the present the past and where they were at that moment. Its a lovely standalone. And would i read more of Juliana Haygert defently a Yes i think so. This was my First read of one of her books. So its nice to meet youre writing styl. And would defently try to read your work more in the future. I even think my next read for 2021 would be the demon kiss.
December 15, 2020
I received an Arc in return for my honest review. I loved how Juliana wove two periods of time, it flowed and kept you on track. The characters grow and engage your interest, you really want to know what happens next. I would highly recommend this book, it is worth your time. Thanks for the great read Juliana!
November 9, 2020
Absolutely beautiful and completely amazing. It hooked me from the first page and didn't let me go until the last. Juliana, your brilliant mind at work again. I would love to read more!!
December 12, 2020
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I fully recommend this book. It's a standalone full of sweet love, not only romantic, but of family and friends. Action and humor too. It even has a Ball! Both in past and present 🤩. Also, Kianna and Kenna are both strong and powerful women, but absolutely different mostly for their era. And Devon, well he's just perfect 🤷🏻♀️.
I fully recommend this book. It's a standalone full of sweet love, not only romantic, but of family and friends. Action and humor too. It even has a Ball! Both in past and present 🤩. Also, Kianna and Kenna are both strong and powerful women, but absolutely different mostly for their era. And Devon, well he's just perfect 🤷🏻♀️.
August 1, 2024
The time loop POVs really distracted and confused me to the point where I just couldn’t see myself finishing it.
March 17, 2021
Okay, I've been dreading writing this review (I finished this book in the beginning of January) because I really love the author and most of her work. However, Daughter of Darkness, just wasn't fully my cup of tea. It had the elements and the first chapter pulled me in instantly but once I got further in, things started to die down. Then between 50%-75% of the book I thought this story dragged on for too long and could honestly have done better if it was shorter.
Why you may ask? Because this story line bounced between the present and their past life. Things would happen in the past and then in the next chapter it would unfold the same in the present, vice versa too. Now, at first I enjoyed this but once I noticed it happening in almost every chapter that element of surprise became too much and repetitive. At the end of the book we find out why this is but by then I was honestly over this and a part of me was about to DNF this book. Why I didn't was because I love this author and was praying it would get better. Sadly, it didn't, it kept being repetitive even though by halfway through I knew what was happening and knew who was who in the present that was also in the past.
By the end of this, when they came face to face with the bad guy, I honestly didn’t care and wasn't satisfied in the least. This is because I felt like it dragged on for too long. And the characters, I sadly stopped caring for them too. At first I thought I was connecting too them but as time went on I lost whatever connection I may have had for them as things kept repeating and honestly nothing was really happening throughout the book making this read a bit boring for me. It's why it took me a couple weeks to finish because I wasn't dying to pick it back up when I put it down.
Overall, it wasn't my favorite from Juliana. It was cliche throughout the book, especially in their present lives and by the time the two main characters fell into bed together I honestly didn't care for their romance. Mainly because it felt like nothing happened and then they were in love. We bounced back and forth between the past and present, between the two main characters. Maybe because of all this bouncing around it made it harder for me to connect to them and actually caring for them, especially when we saw something happen in the past and brought forth into their future lives. It felt like an easy way out of writing (ugh, that sounds harsh but it's the truth).
*Was given a copy from the author for an honest review*
Why you may ask? Because this story line bounced between the present and their past life. Things would happen in the past and then in the next chapter it would unfold the same in the present, vice versa too. Now, at first I enjoyed this but once I noticed it happening in almost every chapter that element of surprise became too much and repetitive. At the end of the book we find out why this is but by then I was honestly over this and a part of me was about to DNF this book. Why I didn't was because I love this author and was praying it would get better. Sadly, it didn't, it kept being repetitive even though by halfway through I knew what was happening and knew who was who in the present that was also in the past.
By the end of this, when they came face to face with the bad guy, I honestly didn’t care and wasn't satisfied in the least. This is because I felt like it dragged on for too long. And the characters, I sadly stopped caring for them too. At first I thought I was connecting too them but as time went on I lost whatever connection I may have had for them as things kept repeating and honestly nothing was really happening throughout the book making this read a bit boring for me. It's why it took me a couple weeks to finish because I wasn't dying to pick it back up when I put it down.
Overall, it wasn't my favorite from Juliana. It was cliche throughout the book, especially in their present lives and by the time the two main characters fell into bed together I honestly didn't care for their romance. Mainly because it felt like nothing happened and then they were in love. We bounced back and forth between the past and present, between the two main characters. Maybe because of all this bouncing around it made it harder for me to connect to them and actually caring for them, especially when we saw something happen in the past and brought forth into their future lives. It felt like an easy way out of writing (ugh, that sounds harsh but it's the truth).
*Was given a copy from the author for an honest review*
November 13, 2020
*This book was sent to me by the publisher to give an honest review in return*
This was such an enjoyable book. It takes place during two time periods with the same characters. It's kind of like The Invisivsible Life of Addie LaRue if you have read that book. I enjoyed the author's writing and the setting. The worldbuilding was simple and easy to understand so I didn't have a problem with it. She did a wonderful job with going back in forth with the povs and time periods because some books don't do a wonderful job with that. I enjoyed how this book wasn't just about magic and love but also about developing a new family.
The characters were enjoyable in the book. I enjoyed reading about Kenna and Devon, seeing their relationship develop because of their history. Their adventures were fun to read but my favorite character was Kenna. She is a brave and badass character that doesn't want the darkness to get her family or friends. She lost so much and it was hard for her to get her wall down to let others in. The problem I had was that I didn't enjoy Kianna. I can't say much because it would spoil the whole book so you will have to wait and see. There is romance of course but one steamy scene from what I can remember to those who love a steamy book. *wink*
Overrall I enjoyed this book. The reason I didn't give this a full on 5/5 stars is because of one of the characters and it wasn't that WOW book but an enjoyable one. This would have been a great series but I don't think there is going to be a book 2 because of how it ended. But it could change! This is perfect for Fantasy Romance lovers and fans of Invisible Life of Addie LaRue!
This was such an enjoyable book. It takes place during two time periods with the same characters. It's kind of like The Invisivsible Life of Addie LaRue if you have read that book. I enjoyed the author's writing and the setting. The worldbuilding was simple and easy to understand so I didn't have a problem with it. She did a wonderful job with going back in forth with the povs and time periods because some books don't do a wonderful job with that. I enjoyed how this book wasn't just about magic and love but also about developing a new family.
The characters were enjoyable in the book. I enjoyed reading about Kenna and Devon, seeing their relationship develop because of their history. Their adventures were fun to read but my favorite character was Kenna. She is a brave and badass character that doesn't want the darkness to get her family or friends. She lost so much and it was hard for her to get her wall down to let others in. The problem I had was that I didn't enjoy Kianna. I can't say much because it would spoil the whole book so you will have to wait and see. There is romance of course but one steamy scene from what I can remember to those who love a steamy book. *wink*
Overrall I enjoyed this book. The reason I didn't give this a full on 5/5 stars is because of one of the characters and it wasn't that WOW book but an enjoyable one. This would have been a great series but I don't think there is going to be a book 2 because of how it ended. But it could change! This is perfect for Fantasy Romance lovers and fans of Invisible Life of Addie LaRue!
May 26, 2021
Devon failed a mission in the past, a mission he has no memory of. Now, he was sent back to human realm, trying to fix the failure of his past - only he has no clue what he messed up, and hence no idea where to start. When he meets Kenna, his new neighbor, flashes of visions are his first clue that this woman is the key - the key to his past, to his mission, even to his heart.
Enjoyable, adventurous fantasy story, fast-paced and packed with action. It was written in a very interesting way, telling two stories in parallel, the one of the past and the one of the present. The similarities were obvious, and even though the story was told de facto twice, the outcome and the setting were different, and so was the heroine. Kianna had no idea about her abilities, no training, no darker memories of kidnapping. Kenna has all this, and is prepared to fight along the warriors of light to defeat the demons. I loved the story and lived through all the emotions and romance.
Enjoyable, adventurous fantasy story, fast-paced and packed with action. It was written in a very interesting way, telling two stories in parallel, the one of the past and the one of the present. The similarities were obvious, and even though the story was told de facto twice, the outcome and the setting were different, and so was the heroine. Kianna had no idea about her abilities, no training, no darker memories of kidnapping. Kenna has all this, and is prepared to fight along the warriors of light to defeat the demons. I loved the story and lived through all the emotions and romance.
January 6, 2021
I expect a lot from a book with a rating of 4+ stars. Quite a few reviews all mention this book "grabs you from the beginning" which I found so not true.
The first few chapters are really uninspiring. There's a lot of mysterious staring at each other and memory flashbacks to Little House on the Prairie which I don't have time for.
The writing isn't particularly intriguing or captivating and the author hides the character's motivations which means I didn't really connect emotionally to either MC and the story beginning drags. DNF.
The first few chapters are really uninspiring. There's a lot of mysterious staring at each other and memory flashbacks to Little House on the Prairie which I don't have time for.
The writing isn't particularly intriguing or captivating and the author hides the character's motivations which means I didn't really connect emotionally to either MC and the story beginning drags. DNF.
October 20, 2021
I loved this book! The dual timeline was very interesting and very well done. I loved to watch Devon and Kenna develop through the book. This is a must read book!
December 13, 2020
Such a fun and pleasant read this one was! I enjoyed the storyline and characters so much especially the rich lady turned poor with magical powers and supernatural warrior sent to protect her trope.😍
Kenna and Lia have been on run for a long time and they are done living this way. Lia has found a place where they can settle in peace but Kenna doubts they will get it for more than a little while but Lia is hopeful. When they move into a quaint little town and start living a normal life, Kenna starts to believe it can last.
Devon is a Warrior of God sent on a mission on earth. He made a mistake and has been atoning for it in hell for the past three hundred years. Now he is sent to right his wrong but a problem still stands in his way. He doesn’t know what his mission is or what he did wrong and he has been searching for his purpose for eighteen years. Until two women came to move in the house next door.
Kenna and Devon had such great chemistry! Me being a sucker for good romance in my books, I devoured this in one go. The story spanned in two timelines, one in the old times (I am dumb to not guess which century) and one in the current times. All the characters and setting were almost the same in both timelines along with most of the story. Devon and Kenna’s meeting, their love story, the entire events that happened in their past lives and their present was almost the same.
I like the past story much more than the present one mostly because the present one was a repeat of the past and it made it uneventful for me to read about. This one was more on the romance side than the fantasy and Kenna and Devon’s power came to use only occasionally. The plot and concept were a unique one and the characters were so lovely it made me read it till the end.
I thought the writing was really good and loved the slow burn too. I found it a lot similar to Charlie N Holmberg’s works so if you are her fan then you will love this one!
Kenna and Lia have been on run for a long time and they are done living this way. Lia has found a place where they can settle in peace but Kenna doubts they will get it for more than a little while but Lia is hopeful. When they move into a quaint little town and start living a normal life, Kenna starts to believe it can last.
Devon is a Warrior of God sent on a mission on earth. He made a mistake and has been atoning for it in hell for the past three hundred years. Now he is sent to right his wrong but a problem still stands in his way. He doesn’t know what his mission is or what he did wrong and he has been searching for his purpose for eighteen years. Until two women came to move in the house next door.
Kenna and Devon had such great chemistry! Me being a sucker for good romance in my books, I devoured this in one go. The story spanned in two timelines, one in the old times (I am dumb to not guess which century) and one in the current times. All the characters and setting were almost the same in both timelines along with most of the story. Devon and Kenna’s meeting, their love story, the entire events that happened in their past lives and their present was almost the same.
I like the past story much more than the present one mostly because the present one was a repeat of the past and it made it uneventful for me to read about. This one was more on the romance side than the fantasy and Kenna and Devon’s power came to use only occasionally. The plot and concept were a unique one and the characters were so lovely it made me read it till the end.
I thought the writing was really good and loved the slow burn too. I found it a lot similar to Charlie N Holmberg’s works so if you are her fan then you will love this one!
December 10, 2020
Reviewed for YA Books Central
Definitely a book that's worth a read.
The Story:
Kenna wants to be able to live her life but she's on the run from a group of demons and the one who controls them. This brings her to a small town where she meets Devon, a handsome neighbor full of mysteries. She can't trust him, or anyone else, but as they learn more about each other they realize they know more about their dark worlds than either imagined.
Told in alternating time periods between the now and a past life, it plays out in a similar fashion to how it has all been done before.
What I loved:
Kenna and her past life version are such strong characters. Watching their similarities was a treat but also the way Kenna had grown from the girl she once was. She's no longer the helpless damsel and I loved that.
Devon is intriguing because he had no memory of what happened before or why he has been sent to this town on a mission, yet he has faith he's in the right spot. Watching them grow together and figure out their violent past was super intriguing.
The writing style flows well and isn't overly descriptive which is a huge plus in my book.
What left me wanting more:
The pacing was slow. It seemed like every time something exciting happened, the POV changed and suddenly everything ground to a halt again, never letting the story truly take off and explode. It's a bit hard to get in to, but once you do, the characters keep you going and needing to know how it all ends.
Final Verdict:
A story that's well worth your time, with intriguing characters, a fresh voice, and a unique plot line that doesn't feel like it's been done before.
Definitely a book that's worth a read.
The Story:
Kenna wants to be able to live her life but she's on the run from a group of demons and the one who controls them. This brings her to a small town where she meets Devon, a handsome neighbor full of mysteries. She can't trust him, or anyone else, but as they learn more about each other they realize they know more about their dark worlds than either imagined.
Told in alternating time periods between the now and a past life, it plays out in a similar fashion to how it has all been done before.
What I loved:
Kenna and her past life version are such strong characters. Watching their similarities was a treat but also the way Kenna had grown from the girl she once was. She's no longer the helpless damsel and I loved that.
Devon is intriguing because he had no memory of what happened before or why he has been sent to this town on a mission, yet he has faith he's in the right spot. Watching them grow together and figure out their violent past was super intriguing.
The writing style flows well and isn't overly descriptive which is a huge plus in my book.
What left me wanting more:
The pacing was slow. It seemed like every time something exciting happened, the POV changed and suddenly everything ground to a halt again, never letting the story truly take off and explode. It's a bit hard to get in to, but once you do, the characters keep you going and needing to know how it all ends.
Final Verdict:
A story that's well worth your time, with intriguing characters, a fresh voice, and a unique plot line that doesn't feel like it's been done before.
December 17, 2020
I was eager to see what Juliana brought us with her novel Daughter of Darkness and I can tell you that she did not disappoint me at all. From the very first pages she completely hooked me with a fast, interesting and fluid plot. The mystery grows enormously from the beginning and the plot is divided into two timelines. I loved that the plot will not focus only on a single point of view. I think that really enriched the story.
Devon is a warrior sent to hell by the gods for 300 years as punishment for a failed mission of which he does not remember anything. Now they give him a chance to redeem himself, but I find it aggravating that they don't let him know anything about what happened last time or that they don't even let other warriors help him or tell him details of what happened. It seemed like an unnecessary way to complicate things. On the other hand, Kenna and Lia are on the run and trying to find a place to settle and live their lives without having to lose their freedom again.
I loved Kenna, she is a strong woman, concerned about the people she loves and willing to fight. She is a badass. Her personality made the book even more enjoyable to read. I loved the chemistry she has with Devon, but Kenna was definitely my favorite character.
I think this is an ideal book to get out of a reader's block, you will not be able to stop reading it once you start it. Although it is a standalone I would love it to be a series.
Devon is a warrior sent to hell by the gods for 300 years as punishment for a failed mission of which he does not remember anything. Now they give him a chance to redeem himself, but I find it aggravating that they don't let him know anything about what happened last time or that they don't even let other warriors help him or tell him details of what happened. It seemed like an unnecessary way to complicate things. On the other hand, Kenna and Lia are on the run and trying to find a place to settle and live their lives without having to lose their freedom again.
I loved Kenna, she is a strong woman, concerned about the people she loves and willing to fight. She is a badass. Her personality made the book even more enjoyable to read. I loved the chemistry she has with Devon, but Kenna was definitely my favorite character.
I think this is an ideal book to get out of a reader's block, you will not be able to stop reading it once you start it. Although it is a standalone I would love it to be a series.
August 14, 2022
Es una lectura entretenida con HEA. Aunque a veces se vuelve repetitivo y puede ponerse un poco aburrido.
Tenía potencial y tristemente no tuvo un buen desarrollo.
Por cada capítulo del pasado tenemos uno del presente; el problema con esto es que parece que estamos leyendo dos veces la misma historia, por ejemplo, si en el pasado Kianna se corta la mano en el presente se lástima la mano, si en el pasado van a un festival en el presente también.
Algunas actitudes de Devon y Lía eran muy infantiles siendo que ambos son adultos, el tienen 500 años y ella casi 40. Kenna con 19 era más madura que esos dos.
En las peleas la narración se vuelve muy pobre que hay un punto en el que no sabes que está pasando, por ejemplo, cuando matan a ciertos personajes solo dice que "cayeron", pero antes de eso no se hace referencia a qué los estaban atacando.
Tenía potencial y tristemente no tuvo un buen desarrollo.
Por cada capítulo del pasado tenemos uno del presente; el problema con esto es que parece que estamos leyendo dos veces la misma historia, por ejemplo, si en el pasado Kianna se corta la mano en el presente se lástima la mano, si en el pasado van a un festival en el presente también.
Algunas actitudes de Devon y Lía eran muy infantiles siendo que ambos son adultos, el tienen 500 años y ella casi 40. Kenna con 19 era más madura que esos dos.
En las peleas la narración se vuelve muy pobre que hay un punto en el que no sabes que está pasando, por ejemplo, cuando matan a ciertos personajes solo dice que "cayeron", pero antes de eso no se hace referencia a qué los estaban atacando.
December 19, 2020
This is a high tension story. And while the past/present parallel was intriguing at the beginning, by the one-third point, the story began to feel tedious. As none of the characters seem to know what's going on for most of the story, nothing is revealed until more than half way through. It's mostly day-to-day minutia. The lack of chapter numbers in the prerelease hindered finding my location. It does have a decent ending.
Action-packed. Entertaining. Funny. Great world building. Happily Ever After. Haunting. Scary. Tragic. Twisted. Unpredictable. Wonderful characters.
I received a copy of this book as a gift from the author. This is my honest review.
Action-packed. Entertaining. Funny. Great world building. Happily Ever After. Haunting. Scary. Tragic. Twisted. Unpredictable. Wonderful characters.
I received a copy of this book as a gift from the author. This is my honest review.
January 20, 2021
Daughter of Darkness was a quick, fun read! The characters were likeable and the magic system was interesting, moreover, the dual timeline was well done; however, I wish the plot points (or "big moments") had not overlapped so much between timelines but that's just me. I couldn't put this book down and I needed to know if my theories were right regarding Devon's punishment and Kenna's past. This was my first read by Juliana Haygert and I will definitely be picking up more of her books in the future! Try this book if you enjoy standalones, broody characters, and historical elements.
September 27, 2022
Estaba entre un 3.5 o 4, pero es que lo leí rápido y me entretuvo mucho, así que 4🤧
Yo odio los libros que me ponen pasado-presente, y éste libro en todo el libro es eso, pero a pesar de eso, a mi me gustó, no fue pesado ni aburrido, se me hizo interesante porque ellos estaban reviviendo su antigua vida pasada, y que intentaban descubrir en la actual, era muy lindo de leer, no es un libro con un plot WOW ni nada, pero estuvo bueno para el rato, siento que le faltó algo pero a mi gusto no estuvo mal, me gustó mucho la trama y el final🥹🤧
Yo odio los libros que me ponen pasado-presente, y éste libro en todo el libro es eso, pero a pesar de eso, a mi me gustó, no fue pesado ni aburrido, se me hizo interesante porque ellos estaban reviviendo su antigua vida pasada, y que intentaban descubrir en la actual, era muy lindo de leer, no es un libro con un plot WOW ni nada, pero estuvo bueno para el rato, siento que le faltó algo pero a mi gusto no estuvo mal, me gustó mucho la trama y el final🥹🤧
March 18, 2021
This was my first read of Juliana Haygert, and I have to say I enjoyed it. I never felt like there were times that dragged, or weren't important to the story. I loved the dual POVs (I always do) from Devon and Kenna. This story goes back and forth between the past and the present, but I feel that was done very well, and helps try and figure out what Devon was originally sent to help for, and what he needs to fix! I really enjoyed this story, and definitely recommend!
June 10, 2021
One of my slowest read. The story itself is great bit I felt nothing is happening in the first 65% of the book. Liked the idea and the execution of the past and view of both hero/heroine changing. I also got why they fell in love in the past but not the present. I underatand they had lust but honestly K was so bitchy with D all the time. So I just didnt really got why the fell for each other. Again, idea good, warriors demons are my thing but I didnt feel this book that much.
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August 19, 2022
I loved the story... The narration told from the point of view of the protagonists was very successful....
It was a beautiful love story accompanied by a good touch of fantasy and I liked the ending.... I just would have liked a little more, I really wanted to finish and at the same time not finish the book.
It was a beautiful love story accompanied by a good touch of fantasy and I liked the ending.... I just would have liked a little more, I really wanted to finish and at the same time not finish the book.
December 6, 2020
Honestly, I love Juliana's work. This story is written differently than her other books and although I loved the storyline, there was small little things that bothered me.
Don't take my word for it, you may love it!?!?
Don't take my word for it, you may love it!?!?
January 27, 2022
I had to love this book, I am the absolute biggest fan of past lives lovers, I loved loved loved how this book was written so that we kinda knew what was going on between them and the two timelines.
This was a great book.
This was a great book.
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January 5, 2021
it was a good book
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April 25, 2021DNF
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