A D Koboah

Simply put.. I loved this book! This is one of the most unique slavery themed novels that I have ever read. I have actively avoided the hoards of vampire books on the shelves lately, but this was something altogether different.

So many themes work together to make this a book worth reading. The oppression of slavery, especially the horrors of being a female slave was of course a main theme. There was also the remarkable mother/daughter relationship between Luna and her mother.

What about the vampire, well, I really liked him too. He was very human, and in a way angelic. There was no insta-love between him and Luna and for that I was very grateful. Their relationship was perfectly written.

Very readable and interesting from beginning to end. In fact, I really didn't even mean to read it when I did, but once I got started I couldn't stop!

Can't wait to read the second book in this trilogy!… (más)

Title: Rising Dark v
Author: A.D. Koboah
Publisher: Twenty Four Publishing
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Series: The Darkling Trilogy, Book 2
Rating: 5
Review:

"Rising Dark" by A.D. Koboah was a very good paranormal vampire read that will keep you on the edge of your seat. This Reverend Avery Wentworth journey from London to America and back and forth was a real live adventurous journey. After Avery's visit to America his life will never be the same for "he will come against a much older, darker evil that will steal his soul and turn him into a creature of the night." From wandering into this 'wilderness of despair' Avery will be faced with the 'shocking evils of the world of slavery.' I will say at this point be aware that there will be scenes of this read that will be horrible...and that's all I will say about that. In the end of "Rising Dark" what does the three words 'Wait for me' mean to Avery?' Will he see his beloved Luna again? This is the second novel 'Rising Dark' Book 2 which is a sequel to Dark Genesis. I believe to fully understand this second read I would recommend you pick up the first Book One. This read is definitely one read that once you start you will not want to put down until the end. I found this read a deep one where you will be caused to think about what is going on and how this slave issue may relate to our history. This author has put a lots of thought in the read where you will find that each page is so full of actions along with many twist and turns and in the end you will given a good read.

I found the characters were very well developed, captivating,colorful, even believable in some sort of way and in the end this author will leave the reader waiting for the next book. Would I recommend? Yes, especially if you are a vampire lover of this paranormal world you have definitely come to the right place for a good interesting read.… (más)

This is a heartbreaking story about a young woman who has hit rock bottom. Haunted by her past, Peace has turned to heroine to numb her pain. This book follows her struggle as she tries to come clean about mistakes she's made in the past and rid herself of this drug.

The novel was well written. The dialogue and characters were quite realistic and fleshed out. I enjoyed the writing style a lot.

Be warned that the novel is desperately sad. It does have a triumphant end so you don't wade through all of that sorrow for nothing, but still it is quite sad. I don't mind a sad book. I think they are necessary at times, but I've had other people get mad at me for recommending sad books to them so now I feel the need to give a warning.

If you are interested in reading a well-written solid story that will pull you into the world of a poor young woman who is addicted to heroine definitely pick this book up. It is well worth the read.… (más)