Blackness Within

Can I just start by saying, Wow! I totally didn't expect this book! I spotted it on Net Galley as a newly added book available for request. I though it sounded interesting but was afraid to request it since it was book 5 in a series. I checked out the series and decided to try the first book. I was completely hooked and read the first four books this past weekend. I should probably say devoured rather than read, because that's what I truly did. Every single book had aspects which really threw me for a loop. Personally, I love that in a book. So, when I finally requested a copy of this book on Net Galley, I expected to be shocked...only I wasn't just shocked. I was completely floored. This book took this series to a whole different emotional level. I actually found myself so invested in Natasha's trauma that it affected my day. Crazy, I know, but wow! The author took some big risks with the direction she took in this story. It was hard to know at any given point who was good and who wasn't. I would love to give a full synopsis of the storyline, but I'm just not sure how to do it justice without spoilers. I will just say to the brave at heart, read this series in order, and don't miss this book!

ARC courtesy of Netgalley i must admit that I did not read the first 4 books in this series. While it is not really necessary, I regret it because now I want to know the background of the other members of the family. I am sold on this series and will without doubt get the previous books. I was really surprised with the storyline. It was not predictable at all. The characters did not react the way I thought they would. Especially Natasha. I do not want to give away the plot but, her character was amazing. She went through so much and came out on top. In some parts of her story, I thought we were going to lose her. Brian(Sully), was another favorite. He was honest about who and what he was. He was not ready for Natasha, but when he got it together he was amazing. I can't wait to readi more!!!!