Darkness Before Dawn by J. A. London

Darkness Before Dawn (Darkness Before Dawn, #1)

by J. A. London

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.

Reviewed by cornerfolds on

4 of 5 stars

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//I received this book as part of a Goodreads Giveaway//

Originally read in 2012 and rated 4.0.

I really enjoyed Darkness Before Dawn! When I won it as part of a giveaway, I wasn't entirely sure what I was getting myself into, but I really hoped I would enjoy it. Let's be honest, the vampire angle has been written in so many different ways. I was pleasantly surprised to find that this book was totally original!

The relationship between Dawn and Victor was amazing! Dawn is in no way a perfect protagonist, but I was able to sympathize with her and found myself loving her more as the story progressed. Valentine was a decent villain.

I also found the world of Darkness Before Dawn to be completely immersive and different! I loved sneaking around in the dark with the characters! Speaking of sneaking around, like I already said, the story here was fantastic. I loved where J.A. London has gone with the vampire story and I cannot wait to read the next two books in the trilogy!

I actually already own book three so I'm just on the hunt for book two so I can find out what happens in the end!

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