We met both Poppy and Winston Lane in the previous installments yet we didn't really KNOW them. Poppy isn't exactly what she seems.. firstly like her sister she too has a special power and there is much more she kept from her dear sisters but mostly from her husband. After he is attached near the ending of the previous book all the truths are revealed and Poppy and Winston relationship is shattered. If there is something that Winston can't handle is being lied to, especially by his wife, the one who shared his bed the past 14 years.
Though they both love each other dearly the truths that have been revealed not only showed Winston what he didn't know about his wife, it also put his place as the "dominant male" at stake and you should be reminded that we are at 1883, not 2014.. a woman having more power - mentally, physically - is not something that a man can truly handle with ease even if Winston knew from the very start that Poppy isn't really a "regular woman". She always had a more dominant side in a way, but knowing her status within the supernatural world and all the things she does, handles, puts him in a place of being protected by a woman and not the other way around. I loved how this book handled the matter, from the start till end it was a struggles between a man and a woman deeply in love with each other yet have too much ego to step aside and let the other lead.
I don't think I've ever read a book that dealt with a formed couple in which the main couple basically have to work their problems. It was different in a beautiful way since they KNOW each other SO well, yet there are things they didn't know that needs to be attended. Things that matter enough to make them separate but not enough for them to put the other aside.
The main theme in this one is haunting down a demon that Poppy dealt with in the past and is now trying to take her heart - Winston - from her as an act of revenge. There is MUCH more to the story than this and there are A LOT of truths that are being revealed throughout the novel that are pretty shocking! be prepared!
The characters in the previous novels have a short appearance though I'd love to read even more of Daisy, Ian, Miranda and Archer. We got to know Jack Talent and Mary Chase a bit more as they both travel with Poppy and Winston to try and unravel a way to remove the demon's treat from them. I really can't wait to read of the two of them! But first there is a short novella that I think I can guess who it is about (there's a hint to that in this one toward the end).
AMAZING installment! This series just keeps getting better and better! The men are manly and yummy yet the women are powerful and compelling not only with their special power but with their will and independence.
HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! (But be sure to start with the first on - Firelight)
Additional Details: Kindle Ebook, 400 pages, 2-4 December 2014 / On GoodReads
ABOUT THIS SERIES
Darkest London is a Paranormal Historical Romance / Steampunk series by Kristen Callihan.
The series takes place in London (how shocking! ;)) around 1880~
All the main heroes in the books have a special power or legacy and as the series progress we also learn about the organization in charge of hiding the knowledge of people with special powers, demons and other beings from the general population.
The series is mostly concerned with the Ellis siblings, starting out with Miranda, Daisy and Poppy in the first three installments and ending in the 7th and final novel of St. John.
Each novel tells us of two characters finding their HEA but is also action packed with a murder and mystery to be revealed. In some books it's possible to guess who the villain is but you have to really watch for the clues!
I love that though it's Victorian times all the woman characters are strong and quite independent and the men while being strong as well don't overpower the women or try to put them in a "certain place where they belong".
I'm not usually into Historical Romance but I really enjoyed the feel of London as being such a dark, smelly, menacing place. I loved the way Kristen described the paranormal world with the creatures is contains. We have Werewolves and Vampires as a lot of Paranormal series have, yet they are portrayed differently which was a nice change, also there are creatures I've never heard of before (Like the "GIM"). The whole setting and the way the "special beings" are brought to us felt very unique and interesting.
Though I REALLY enjoyed the first 4 novels, but then came the 5th one and I did NOT like where Kristen was taking this series. The 6th one was a total disappointment which is why I decided not to read the last one - Forevermore (of St. John/Sin and Layla Starling).
All the main heroes in the books have a special power or legacy and as the series progress we also learn about the organization in charge of hiding the knowledge of people with special powers, demons and other beings from the general population.
The series is mostly concerned with the Ellis siblings, starting out with Miranda, Daisy and Poppy in the first three installments and ending in the 7th and final novel of St. John.
Each novel tells us of two characters finding their HEA but is also action packed with a murder and mystery to be revealed. In some books it's possible to guess who the villain is but you have to really watch for the clues!
I love that though it's Victorian times all the woman characters are strong and quite independent and the men while being strong as well don't overpower the women or try to put them in a "certain place where they belong".
I'm not usually into Historical Romance but I really enjoyed the feel of London as being such a dark, smelly, menacing place. I loved the way Kristen described the paranormal world with the creatures is contains. We have Werewolves and Vampires as a lot of Paranormal series have, yet they are portrayed differently which was a nice change, also there are creatures I've never heard of before (Like the "GIM"). The whole setting and the way the "special beings" are brought to us felt very unique and interesting.
Though I REALLY enjoyed the first 4 novels, but then came the 5th one and I did NOT like where Kristen was taking this series. The 6th one was a total disappointment which is why I decided not to read the last one - Forevermore (of St. John/Sin and Layla Starling).
Do I recommend this series? I'm not sure. The first ones were AWESOME. So I don't know, I leave it up to you.
Books:
0.5 Ember [Miranda Ellis & Benjamin Archer] (published 31 January 2012) ★★★★★
1. Firelight [Miranda Ellis & Benjamin Archer] (published 31 January 2012) ★★★★★
2. Moonglow [Daisy Ellis Craigmore & Ian Ranulf] (published 31 July 2012) ★★★★★
3. Winterblaze [Poppy Ellis Lane & Winston Lane] (published 26 February 2013) ★★★★★
3.5 Entwined [Luella Jane & Eamon Evernight] (published 5 November 2013) ★★★★★
4. Shadowdance [Mary Chase & Jack Talent] (published 17 December 2013) ★★★★★
5. Evernight [Holly Evernight & Will Thorne] (published 26 August 2014) ★★★★
6. Soulbound [Eliza May & Aodh MacNeil/Adam] (published 24 February 2015) ★★ (DNF 45%)
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