The Darkest Torment is book twelve in author Gena Showalter’s Lords of the Underworld series, a series I have been loving for years. I am always so exited for a new installment in this series and once again, Ms. Showalter nails it. I adored Baden and Katarina’s story!
Baden and Katarina’s relationship starts off in quite a bit of turmoil when Baden, in search of an item he must steal in order to not only attempt to find a bit of relief from the new being inhabiting his soul but also to appease his new master, bursts into her wedding and starts making demands from her new husband. Of course, as it turns out, this isn’t exactly a husband she’s thrilled to be married to and her main concern quickly goes from just getting by to surviving and keeping her beloved dogs safe. Turns out this is only the beginning of what will become a story of twists, turns, emotion, heat, and even humor.
I love the internal struggles the Lords go through. I love that in each book we get a closer look at a specific character and getting to know more of Baden in this book was so fantastic. You can’t help but fall in love with these guys. Baden was gruff and short with everyone. Pretty darn unlikable. But because we get to read what he’s thinking and what he’s going through, you’ll end up loving him and will totally understand why he is the way he is. Katarina is equally as fantastic a character. I loved her feisty, spitfire attitude and her ability to keep a somewhat level head in some seriously stressful situations. Then, she goes from all of that already awesomeness to a total badass! Baden and Katarina’s relationship is one helluva enemies to lovers that I just adored reading and I know you will to.
Another one of the things I love about this series is that not only do we meet new characters along the way, but we get to see all of our favorite characters form the very beginning of the series. They really have turned into a family of sorts and to have been able to read that from the beginning is so special. While I’m sure you can pick up each book and read it alone, I think reading the series as a whole is an amazing journey and one I highly recommend!
Thank you, Ms. Showalter, for another amazing story! I can’t wait to see what you have in store for the Lords next.