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A review by book_lover_irl
The Darkest Hour by Maya Banks
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The Darkest Hour by Maya Banks is an emotionally tumultuous drama with lots of chaotic action. The plot kept me engaged and the pacing was great. The spice was a slow burn (necessary given the plot) and when it happened, it was deliciously sweet and emotional. Given what the FMC went through I was happy that the author didn't instantly make her "better" when she was stateside. The MMC was alpha male all the way, along with his amazing brothers whose stories I cannot wait to read next. His guilt and protectiveness could be overwhelming but made him an empathetic character.
Main pet peeve is the constant lying or omissions of the full truth by the MMC. He kept borrowing more and more trouble the longer he waited to be honest with the FMC. I hate when stories are centered on lies but I understand it's a commonly used plot driver / catalyst used by some authors.
My only suggestion for improvement to the audiobook would be to add a female narrator, so it is read by two narrators, instead of one. However, that is just a personal preference and I wouldn't let that deter you from enjoying the story.
I love the Kelly brothers and cannot wait to read more of their stories as I continue the KGI series.
Stars: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
POV: Multi-narrative (single narrator in audiobook)
HEA: Yes
Cliffhanger: No
Tropes: Ex-military, MMC rescues FMC, touch her & ☠️, strong family ties
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I loved this book
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I really liked this book
⭐️⭐️⭐️ I liked this book
⭐️⭐️ Meh… bored or annoyed
⭐️ Seriously? Not worth it
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ INFERNO. P@nty melting
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Blazing hot
🌶️🌶️🌶️ Now we’re talking
🌶️🌶️ Meh… uninspired missionary
🌶️ Does weak foreplay count?
Main pet peeve is the constant lying or omissions of the full truth by the MMC. He kept borrowing more and more trouble the longer he waited to be honest with the FMC. I hate when stories are centered on lies but I understand it's a commonly used plot driver / catalyst used by some authors.
My only suggestion for improvement to the audiobook would be to add a female narrator, so it is read by two narrators, instead of one. However, that is just a personal preference and I wouldn't let that deter you from enjoying the story.
I love the Kelly brothers and cannot wait to read more of their stories as I continue the KGI series.
Stars: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
POV: Multi-narrative (single narrator in audiobook)
HEA: Yes
Cliffhanger: No
Tropes: Ex-military, MMC rescues FMC, touch her & ☠️, strong family ties
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I loved this book
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I really liked this book
⭐️⭐️⭐️ I liked this book
⭐️⭐️ Meh… bored or annoyed
⭐️ Seriously? Not worth it
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ INFERNO. P@nty melting
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Blazing hot
🌶️🌶️🌶️ Now we’re talking
🌶️🌶️ Meh… uninspired missionary
🌶️ Does weak foreplay count?