Review: Darkness Returns

Darkness Returns

by Alexandra Ivy

April 16, 2019

More powerful than ever, the Guardians of Eternity are facing their greatest challenge yet: a war within their ranks. Their future is in the hands of one rebel vampire, who must choose between loyalty and love. . .

Blessed with an even more compelling allure than most vampires, Chiron has made a fortune in the human world, creating an empire of resorts and casinos. Since the betrayal and imprisonment of his master, he has existed outside the order of the Guardians, trusting no one. But now, the new vampire king has given him a peace offering: a scroll that could free his master. Following the relic’s magic leads him to a demon hotel deep in the Everglades, a lush paradise owned by a mysterious and mesmerizing woman. . .

As far as Lilah knows, she’s lived her entire life within the confines of her enchanted estate. Memories of her own past are elusive and cloaked in shadows. Even Chiron can’t figure out exactly what she is, and if her intoxicating beauty is his destiny or an illusion drawing him ever closer to his demise—or perhaps to an even more tormenting choice, between his master and his mate. . .

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It's been a hot minute since I read this series but I fell right back in with some familiar faces and a brand new story line. The author always brings a bit of a twist and this book read like one mystery after another just waiting to be solved.

Chiron the vampire has been in exile since his master betrayed the previous Anasso. He has made a name for himself in the human world but the supernatural folks are well aware of him as well. Given a pardon by Styxx, he heads out to find his master.

The story that unfolds is not even something you could guess. No spoilers here other than things are never as they seem. Lilah and her hotel are so unique but something is not right with the setting. So much magic flowing through her land.

Did I mention that Levet comes along by request of the king to help Chiron in his task? Yeah, great moments right there. Lots of little tidbits left out there hanging at the end of this one. I have a feeling there will be more good things to come with this story line.

*Complimentary copy provided via Netgalley for an honest review.

I'm not exactly sure when I fell in love with books. Probably on my mother's knee listening to her read Dr. Seuss to me. I do remember that I was barely old enough to cross the street by myself when I discovered the delights of the local library. Could anything be more wonderful than spending summer days surrounded by stacks of Nancy Drew mysteries? Over the years I fell in love with Victoria Holt, Jane Austen, Agatha Christie, and J.R.R. Tolkien just to name a few. I read poetry, essays, biographies, and plays. In fact, I read anything I could get my hands on.

Years later (no, I'm not admitting how many) I'm still an avid reader, and my tastes are still as varied as they were in my youth, which I suppose helps to explain why I enjoy writing regency historicals under the name of Deborah Raleigh, as well as my contemporary paranormals as Alexandra Ivy. For now that is enough to keep me busy, but who knows what the future might hold!

I do have a few other loves in my life besides reading and writing, the most important being my unbelievably patient husband, David, and my two sons, Chance and Alexander. Without their constant support and belief in me, I never could have been able to follow my dreams. They are truly my heroes.