ARC Review: The Darkness Within Us by Tricia Levenseller
YA Fantasy
The Darkness Within Us
Book Info
Released Date: July 9th
Publication: Fierce
Pages: 336
Format: Hardback
“enjoy reading about morally gray female characters getting their way in the fantasy genre”
Chrysantha may be like her sister, Alessandra, but Chrysantha is sneakier about it. She always knew that it’s better to be seen as airheaded than strong and ambitious. That’s why she married the elderly duke, who is about to die any day now. She wants her freedom, and what better way to get it from an elderly duke?
However. Chrysantha doesn’t get all of her wishes when the duke nephew unexpectedly shows up and expects his inheritance. Chrysantha isn’t going to let anyone claim the freedom that she fought for. She will do anything to secure it again.
I have to be honest here. I didn’t really like Chrysantha from the previous book, so I had low expectations. Thankfully, I did because I enjoyed the read so much more than expected.
What I didn’t like as much was Chrysantha. Sorry, but she wasn’t it. I understand that Chrysantha had to be a certain way so she could get her way. But I won’t forgive Chrysantha for the way she treated Alessandra. I just won’t.
Final thoughts:
Besides my rant regarding Chrysantha, you should still read it if you enjoy reading about morally gray female characters getting their way in the fantasy genre.
