A review by neapolitan670
Phantasm by Harleigh Beck

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

 I’m gonna say it, I do enjoy me a Harleigh Beck read which might be obvs if you follow me on here and on socials, she has this way of writing that is just…not predetermined but her own way of drawing you in, her individuality for each story is for me truly awe inspiring.

This book, a part of the Exodus series, is bow down worthy. Don’t get me wrong, there were parts where I’m FFS you started off as a badass, knives on your thighs to where did that go? To f**k that’s hot? To OMG! Ya’ kidding me! As the story progresses we are led into their world, Cecilia is hidden in plain sight, her seeking revenge only to find herself entwined with Darian. The man she believes is behind her vengeance, two secret societies convinced they are the righteous ones.

We are drawn into the back n forth of Darian and Cecilia’s tumultuous relationship, what they don’t expect is to find themselves relying on one another. Until faced with the possibility of maybe losing. They both have suffered heartbreak in the past, will they know it again in their future? Are the societies intent on defeating their foes?

This book was a wild ride to say the least, though there were a few times I scoffed too. Harleighs’ penchant for writing stories that not only entice you, but at the same time she throws some bloody mayhem at you, is why she’s such a fantastic author. I really enjoyed this one.