Reviewed by Joséphine on
Initial thoughts: It took too long before I found myself invested in The Dark Days Club. The prose was awfully quaint. Perchance it was set to reflect English as it was spoken in the year 1812. Alas, the plot unfolded dreadfully slowly, compounding my boredom throughout the first half of the book.
Thankfully, there was a turn of events when the severity of the supernatural circumstances were impressed upon Lady Helen. Oddly, her sense of urgency did not convince me all to much. Furthermore, the nature of these demons did not sit well with me for I found the imageries most disturbing. These demons are carnal, drawing strength through clandestine human sexuality that impedes on the propriety of society.
I also imagine that some might not enjoy the romance. It is slow and involves more than one suitor for the Lady Helen. As ardent readers of my reviews might already know, I am not fond of excess in that department. In The Dark Days Club romance was kept at a reasonable level to allow other matters time to breathe as well. However, I doubt that the match that I support will come to fruition as the series carries on, so that does make me a little sad.
Nonetheless, as I read the last page, I yearned to pick up the sequel immediately. Me thinks that the series surely will improve. I must also mention that it is to Ms Goodman's great credit that she researched the Regency period so thoroughly and sought to present a historically accurate London as a backdrop to her fantastical paranormal elements.
Reading updates
- Started reading
- 20 June, 2016: Finished reading
- 20 June, 2016: Reviewed