I received this book through a Goodreads giveaway.When a book is compared to Libba Brays' Gemma Doyle series, it better deliver the goods. But The Sweetest Dark is just another typical YA paranormal romance, complete with a love triangle. I liked the fact that this was set during WWI, a setting you ...
I wanted to love this book so badly, especially because it has DRAGONS in it and I love dragons! But sadly, we never hit it off.I really struggled with Lora as a main character, I couldn't connect to her and I actually didn't think she was a very nice person. I get that growing up the way she did, s...
The Sweetest Dark was tempting, and I loved the description from the start (even if it seems to be a repeat of the majority of YA lit). Gothic, orphanage, and England - dream come true. I even overlooked the entire "two boys" plot. And THAT, right there, should have been a large red flag.Lora Jon...
The Sweetest Dark by Shana Abé was an unexpected delight. The blend of dragons, stars, World War I, and finishing school was just a blast to read. I definitely didn’t realize The Sweetest Dark was so heavy on the fantasy, but it showed me just how much I can love historical fantasy if it contains th...
I'm always a fan of Ms. Abe. She writes books which pull me in so well. This latest one, her characters are once again quite rich and engaging. This new generation of Drakon is sad. This story is permeated with a taste of melancholy. Lora is the orphan with a mysterious past. Who are her parent...
Thank you to Random House Publishing Group for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest review. This book was one of the many that have been sitting on my TBR forever. Even after I gained a galley copy--it sat on my digital-shelf for a long time. Two weeks ago I was bored so I figured...
Short and Sweet: The Sweetest Dark was thoroughly enjoyable. There wasn't a moment during all 352 pages that I was bored or uninterested. Lora is a strong, likeable character and the story itself is just so well written. I am now a huge fan of Shana Abe and have the sequel right on the top of my to...
See more of my reviews at We Live and Breathe BooksI won an Advanced Reader's Edition of this book through Goodreads First Reads (although I probably would have bought it anyway) and it is now one of my favorite books I've ever read. There is something so exquisite and eloquent about the way Shana A...
This book starts out with Lora, without memory, as a 10 yr. old child on the streets of London. Soon after, with the charity of nearby folks, she finds her way into an orphanage. A few years later and as war looms Lorna finds herself with an opportunity for learning at a privileged boarding school. ...
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