MerissaArchaeolibrarian

Beyond the Dark is a standalone novel that is completely enriched with emotions. If you are looking for a book that WON'T engage you, then please, whatever you do, DON'T read this book! Because I can promise you this - it WILL engage you, from the very beginning. You are drawn into a story that will leave you hanging on every word, feeling every emotion. You will want to know more, even as you dread finding out the answers.

 

The characters are fully-dimensional, broken in their own ways, and stronger for it - even if they don't realise that. They have to work to heal themselves, and you see them at their lowest points. My heart broke so often for Ky, I lost count. Within the first 13% of this book, I was crying! And that was the first scene with Penny and Connor that tipped me over the edge, not even Ky!

 

Em and Ky balance each other out. Yes, they are both broken, but they help each other. Ky's ordeal was the one that was most prevalent due to where he is, and why he is there. My god, that was harrowing to read about, so I can't even imagine what it was like to write it. Em's life hasn't been all rainbows and unicorns either though, and I loved how Ky helped her, even when he wasn't at his best himself. Connor is a teddy bear that manages to wrap his whole family up in a bear-hug. Once he's adopted you, that's it. Such a fantastic character, and I think everyone deserves to have a Connor in their lives. Someone who supports you and listens, doesn't judge. 

 

The writing is exceptional, and the pacing is so very smooth. Every scene was clear in my mind, even when I didn't exactly want it to be! I love how Ms. Pratt can write such dark scenes whilst still giving you hope for a silver lining/ending. I can't reiterate again how much I thoroughly I loved this book. It is simply outstanding, and I highly recommend it.

 

* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *

 

Merissa

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