Monday, January 28, 2019

Review: Courting Darkness by Robin LaFevers

Title: Courting Darkness
Author: Robin LaFevers
Series: Book One in the Courting Darkness Duology
Genre: YA Fantasy
Published By: HMH Books (February 5, 2019)
Source: ARC Provided by the Publisher (in exchange for an honest review)
My Rating: 4.5 Stars!



Book Description:
Death wasn’t the end, it was only the beginning…

Sybella has always been the darkest of Death’s daughters, trained at the convent of Saint Mortain to serve as his justice. But she has a new mission now. In a desperate bid to keep her two youngest sisters safe from the family that nearly destroyed them all, she agrees to accompany the duchess to France, where they quickly find themselves surrounded by enemies. Their one ray of hope is Sybella’s fellow novitiates, disguised and hidden deep in the French court years ago by the convent—provided Sybella can find them.

Genevieve has been undercover for so many years, she struggles to remember who she is or what she’s supposed to be fighting for. Her only solace is a hidden prisoner who appears all but forgotten by his guards. When tragedy strikes, she has no choice but to take matters into her own hands—even if it means ignoring the long awaited orders from the convent.


As Sybella and Gen’s paths draw ever closer, the fate of everything they hold sacred rests on a knife’s edge. Will they find each other in time, or will their worlds collide, destroying everything they care about?










I have loved the His Fair Assassin trilogy since the very gruesome, action packed beginning and as the series progressed, it only seemed to get better but not only was the writing better but but as the story grew, as the characters grew, so did the very heart of the story itself. I was so sad to say goodbye to all the wonderful daughters of Death. I felt like I grew with them. Became friends with them and most of all, I cared about them and wanted to see them all happy, in whatever way that meant for each of them. 

When I learned that the series wasn't over but would in fact, have two more books added in a spin-off, I was beyond thrilled.

 Courting Darkness was every bit as deliciously dark, enthralling and exciting as the first three books. With everything we have come to expect and love about LaFevers books, characters and her ability to weave a tale of gods and darkness and death that only she can do, it had me turning the pages and not wanting to put it down. 

Every bit as enchanting as the first three, Courting Darkness will have you on edge, eagerly turning pages wanting to both devour it and make it last forever. I can not wait for more!





*All thoughts and opinions are my own and were not influenced by the author or publisher. I was not compensated for this review.*

34 comments:

  1. I LOVED this series back in the day. I am really excited for more, but also a little nervous. I'm really glad you enjoyed it, so I am not as nervous anymore! Great review, Ali!

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    1. I loved it too and I was a bit nervous as well but you have nothing to worry about, this picked right up where the last one left off.

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  2. It is good when a series keeps meeting your expectations.

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  3. I don't know. I enjoyed the first book to the series but quit on it afterwards. I think it's because of my aversion to fantasy first and foremost. Glad you loved this, though!

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    1. I think they got better as they went too Joy, if that helps at all. ;)

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  4. I really enjoyed the first book in the series and had mixed feelings about the second one (not sure why because all the details are hazy) and did not read the third. I think I will see if I can find a recap or do a reread before picking this up. I'm glad this spin off works sometimes they go horribly wrong.

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    1. I think you definitely would read all the original ones before reading this since it references a lot of the first three but having said that, you don't have to because it does recap of sorts.

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    1. *gasp!* Just kidding. It really is a great series though so read them Kim!

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  6. I'm so glad you loved this new installment! I decided to re-read the series first before diving into this but I'm really excited to be back into this world.

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    1. It was fun to get back into it. Hope you love it as much as I did!

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  7. AH I confess that this one is completely new to me

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    1. Glad I could introduce you to it. Definitely look up the first books, such a good series!

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  8. What a great cover Kindlemom, glad you liked it. i've heard some good things about this author

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    1. Her series are amazing! I think you would like her even though I know the genre isn't your thing.

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  9. I haven't read any of Robin's books, but whenever a series keeps on giving, I do take note.
    sherry @ fundinmental

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    1. I hope you decide to try one someday, they really are worth it to check out. :D

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  10. I still need to read the last book of the first series, but good to hear there's a great spinoff to look forward to! :)

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    1. It really was so good and I loved that it picked right up where the last one pretty much left off.

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  11. You make me wish that I enjoyed fantasy. I've like a bit but not much. I'm glad this lived up to the first three. I know a lot of series that I would love more books from!

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    1. You like the Other series right Lorna? I think if you liked it you would like this one.

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  12. I need to read this! I loved Grave Mercy but never did read the rest- now this is out and I totally want to dive back in! :)

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    1. It was so fun being back in this world. Can't wait for the next book!

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  13. I'm not familiar with this series, but you have me intrigued. I have to look this up.

    Melanie @ Hot Listens & Books of My Heart

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    1. I really hope you do look up the first book, it is so good and one I can definitely see you liking as well.

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  14. Eep! I just started this and your review has me even more excited about it. :)

    Lindsi @ Do You Dog-ear? 💬

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  15. I am so glad to hear you enjoyed this one! So excited for more from this series but I admit I am a bit nervous. Great review!

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  16. OOOOH. This sounds so good! I'm def adding her to my list.

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  17. so glad you liked this. I am so dumb... I didn't realize its a spinnoff from Her Fair Assassin. I still need to finish this series.

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    1. Don't feel dumb at all, if you weren't caught up then it would be hard to know. ;) I hope you get caught up though and end up liking this one as well!

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