Cover Image: Shades of Darkness

Shades of Darkness

Pub Date:   |   Archive Date:

Member Reviews

Loved reading the mesmerizing and spellbinding paranormal romance story. Chaaya's destiny has been to stop the evil beast from ending the world, and when Bridgette escapes the merman prison, Chaaya follows her into oblivion. Basq has sworn to protect and follow Chaaya anywhere she goes even into another dimension. Read the highly recommended. wonderfully written with a riveting storyline and captivating characters, and a must read love story.
I reviewed a copy of the story from NetGalley.

Was this review helpful?

This book wasn't the best, I didn't loved it at all and after all I've read about this series it wasn't my favorite

Was this review helpful?

Oh I love this series and heartily recommend reading from the beginning if like me you enjoy a paranormal romance.
Chaaya was sacrificed by her Druid mother in order to save the world from a hungry Beast. She has been trapped in a hellish dimension and now finally is free. Chaaya isn't quite as human as she appears as she can quite literally dissolve through walls but this tiny firebrand is determined to live life to the full. It's just too bad that she's surrounded by grumpy, stiff ( no pun intended ! ) Vampires who seem set on following her around and spoiling her fun ! When an old enemy escapes prison it seems that maybe Chaaya might know how to capture her but she's not going alone because her gorgeous, boring nemesis Basq is sent with her and that's when secrets really come to light !
Another fabulous story set in this world that features Vampires, Demons, Fae, Mermaids, Weres, Imps , Djinn and even an adorable Gargoyle. I wasn't sure about the romance angle initially because there wasn't really much chemistry but I did become convinced as the story progressed. I am still a little unsure how I feel towards Chaaya as she seems forever to want to cause trouble and mayhem wherever she goes. Basq sadly felt quite distant at times and I really wanted a bit more about him. What does have me cheering are the scenes with Levet the tiny French gargoyle who steals every scene he is in. Plus as this ends I'm pretty sure we will get more about the Weres in this world soon and I'm really hoping that the author gets inspired to write a book around the Djinn because there aren't that many stories about them around and if there's an author who can bring them to life its Ms Ivy.
This voluntary take is of a copy I requested from Netgalley and my thoughts and comments are honest and I believe fair

Was this review helpful?

Alexandra Ivy's Guardian's of Eternity are a must read series and hard to put down. I have been reading her books since the beginning. Basq is to watch over Chaaya. But she is strong enough to look out for herself. They must find the evil person who escaped her prison. Then throw Levet in the mix, you have a great adventure.

Was this review helpful?

Chaaya was sacrificed by her Druid priestess mother and has spent centuries in a limbo dimension.
Now that she has been busted out she intends on never going back and never again being at the beck and call of anyone else. She is pocket-sized dynamo, never happier than when she is leading those charged with her "protection" a merry dance around Las Vegas! She has a new talent of being able to "ghost" through walls, which comes in very handy when she wants to sneak into her favourite haunts.

Basq is at the end of his patience with Chaaya, not that he had much to start with. She doesn't listen to anyone, won't obey an order and generally drives him around the bend. But when she is the only capable of chasing down a new threat he is not about to let her go on her own. But neither of them planned for a stowaway Were and pint-sized Gargoyle!

Chaaya is fierce, unpredictable, and hauntingly lonely. Basq is all kinds of vampiric hunky and Alpha and he hates not being able to keep Chaaya safe. But neither of them are ready to admit what is between them, not without a fight. Levet is back at his irritatingly happy best - causing mayhem and madness wherever he goes.

Was this review helpful?

4.5 stars
As much as I enjoyed this book I had a nagging feeling I was missing something, maybe if I had read the other books in the series, or maybe I missed some important info somewhere.... but all in all it was good. I enjoyed the storyline, many dimension jumps through portals, sci-fi characters not commonly seen and the series seems to be interesting.

Was this review helpful?

a good story. great connections to the others. It's been a while since i read the last book in this series but it felt seamless as it continued and easy to catch back up. great characters.

Was this review helpful?

Love reading these stories. Chaaya is a holy terror. She loves starting trouble wherever she goes. Basq is tasked with keeping her safe! When a were she helped imprison escapes she is summoned to try to find her. Basq is trying to keep her safe through their travels because he has a secret of his own. Strong hero and heroine. Oh and Levet is back as well!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own!

Was this review helpful?

Chaaya was sacrificed to keep evil from killing everything. Now she’s living her life in Vegas and causing as much trouble as possible. When an enemy, Brigette, that Chaaya caught, escapes the dungeons of the mer-people, it’s up to Chaaya to catch her. But she won’t be alone. Basq is a vampire who has the misfortunate job of keeping an eye on Chaaya. As they are forced through one portal after another looking for Brigette, several things become clear and questions are answered.

Good story but too many main characters. I liked Chaaya because she was a strong, independent, funny woman. Basq is a loyal vampire that wasn’t afraid to needing help. Ogres, werewolves, vampires, and many more paranormal creatures.

* Voluntarily read and reviewed this for NetGalley *

Was this review helpful?