Author: J.A. London
Publisher: HarperTeen
Publication Date: May 2012
Pages: 342
Format: Paperback
Genre: Paranormal YA
Source: Xmas Gift
Only sunlight can save us.
We built the wall to keep them out, to keep us safe. But it also makes us prisoners, trapped in what's left of our ravaged city, fearing nightfall.
After the death of my parents, it's up to me--as the newest delegate for humanity--to bargain with our vampire overlord. I thought I was ready. I thought I knew everything there was to know about the monsters. Then again, nothing could have prepared me for Lord Valentine... or his son. Maybe not all vampires are killers. Maybe it's safe to let one in.
Only one thing is certain: Even the wall is not enough. A war is coming and we cannot hide forever. (Goodreads Synopsis)
I started Darkness Before Dawn expecting another paranormal YA along the same lines as so many others, and to some extent it is. There are, of course, the standard requirements - teenage girl, 'bad' boy, supernatural danger - but I felt this book handled these elements in a refreshing and interesting way. I did guess some of the plot twists before they happened, but it was still a hugely enjoyable read.
Dawn is feisty and independent and Victor will appeal to all the young girls out there, I'm sure. In fact, I could definitely see this book doing well in a screen adaptation. The prose is easy going and the plot moved along at a good pace without feeling rushed. Naturally, I ground my teeth at the cliff-hanger ending, but that seems to be par for the course these days.
In conclusion, a fun read for all YA paranormal fans and a series that I will be happy to continue reading.
This sounds really good, Nicki, even if I'm not the target audience. Then again, I enjoyed Twilight too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recommend!
I can't complain about a cliffhanger ending, I have a tendency to do those myself lol