The Darkening Dream

May 16, 2013 S.M. Blooding rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: paranormal

Man!! This has just been a super great week for books!! Geez-la-weez!! And during NaNo! That part wasn’t so great. Trying to get writing done when there are other books calling your name, DYING to be read? Yeah. That was awesome on my word counts. I can tell you that.

However, this book…GEEZ! This book! The setting caught my attention first of all. In the opening scene, we find Sarah peering around the curtain separating the men folk from the women folk in church. Yeah. I don’t read that often! I...more

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Mar 12, 2012 Brandon rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I picked this book up because it has a pretty cool cover and it was free on amazon (was a 2 day sale). Thought it was worth a chance. This story surprised me in many ways. The following is what made this story great, as well as what kept it from 5 stars.

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-Supernatural/Religion – One thing that this author did that most others do not have the guts to do is address religion and deities in association to anything supernatural. There is nothing I hate more in a story than when authors have a char...more

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Apr 02, 2012 Michael Araujo rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: vampires, gods-goddesses

Think of Salem, Massachusetts and you would think of the Salem Witch Trials, but we aren’t in the 1600’s. The year is 1913 and tales of witches are long gone, substituted by those of the vampires. Aside from them being called vampires, what do these vampires have in common with those that we know of in today’s world? Absolutely nothing. When Andy Gavin went back in time with The Darkening Dream, he not only brought us to old traditions but to old rules. Farewell to the vampires that sparkle and...more Think of Salem, Massachusetts and you would think of the Salem Witch Trials, but we aren’t in the 1600’s. The year is 1913 and tales of witches are long gone, substituted by those of the vampires. Aside from them being called vampires, what do these vampires have in common with those that we know of in today’s world? Absolutely nothing. When Andy Gavin went back in time with The Darkening Dream, he not only brought us to old traditions but to old rules. Farewell to the vampires that sparkle and fall in love with teenage girls and hello to the vampires who burn in the sun, sleep in a coffin and attack for pleasure.
Having received an email from Andy to review his novel, I was a bit hesitant at first. Vampires aren‘t generally on my reading list, but how many spoiled apples did I have to go through before I finally gave up? With each word he typed though, I became more and more curious. He revealed the fact that he was co-creator of Naughty Dog, and when I finally saw the cover for the novel I just couldn’t turn it down at all. How could this man, this creator of games such as Crash Bandicoot and Jak & Daxter, create a novel about vampires to hold my attention. Not to mention he added Egyptian gods to the mix. A weird mix but yet I set off on the journey.
The Darkening Dream treats us to a dark story about a girl named Sarah who stumbles into some trouble because of these visions she’s having. With the help of Alex, a Greek Immigrant and her twin friends, Anne and Sam, she sets off on this terrifying adventure against an elderly vampire, a demon-loving Puritan warlock, Egyptian gods, all in the name of saving the holy trumpet of the Archangel Gabriel. While the plot-line might seem a bit of random and something on the path of comedy, it is the complete opposite. Never have I seen such an odd group come together so well and truly terrify me and the characters.
I absolutely loved the characters both the good and the bad. They were all written so well, with each of their personalities shining through on the pages brightly. From the very beginning, the story, the writing, the characters all seemed so fresh and new. From the very beginning, you become connected to these characters and yearn to learn more. They’re all written with secrets behind them that makes you want to bring out your shovel and dig a little deeper than what the author has given. He made me connect to each and everyone of them in their own little ways. Of course the credit is given to the way he writes.
Like I said before, Andy Gavin gave me this refreshing new story that seriously set out against serious competitors and set the table for them. I was completely surprised at how amazing the writing was for someone who was only a debut author. I immediately connected to the words and could not let go. I grabbed each and every word and let it sink in as the story formed. Everything from the characters, to the way they spoke, to the way he narrated their actions was just perfectly written to the dot. The mixture of the Egyptian gods in the end actually made sense and made one think that anything is possible and can be taken seriously. Even after being finished with the story, it still amazes me how well it was written.
To go a little deeper into the characters, I’d have to focus on the vampires because after all this a vampire novel. The way they were shown simply amazed me. I longed for a novel where I would get killer vampires who attacked for blood and kept to their old traditions of turning into fog and bats, of sleeping in their coffin and staying away from the sun. Knowing that these vampires had a rows of sharp-fanged teeth got me excited for who their victims would be. But when the excitement went down I realized, this put the fear I had of vampires back in its place. Reading in the dead of night with only a book light on and no type of noise whatsoever, I found myself extremely uncomfortable during one part where the 900-year-old vampire torments the characters outside of their home. Knowing that he couldn’t get in but wouldn’t leave them alone seriously set me on edge and even writing about it now I’m getting that feeling again. The fear of how I felt when I was younger had suddenly hit me and I had to put the book down for a few minutes and turn the lights on.
I’ve always been afraid of vampires when I was younger, all the thanks should be given to my sister, but with current vampire novels it became sort of a joke. So I thank you, Andy Gavin, for making that fear return again and for reminding me why years ago I had to sleep with two beanie bag babies tight on my neck. A simple childish phobia that had long gone is beginning to return and I couldn’t be more happier to welcome it with opened arms. Let’s just hope that there’s a sequel, especially with that killer ending.(less)

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Apr 29, 2012 Colleen rated it 4 of 5 stars

"...This book was sent to me by the author for review, and all I can say is, I am SO. GLAD. that I accepted the offer for this one. And I am not just saying that because he is partially responsible for the extremely successful video game franchises Crash Bandicoot and Jak & Daxter. That's right, kids! The author is also the founder of Naughty Dog (which, on a side note, if you are the owner of a PlayStation 3, keep an eye on their upcoming game, The Last of Us, because it looks friggin' amaz...more

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Apr 15, 2012 Neilie J rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

If supernatural is your thing, this book covers all the bases. It has vampires, ghosts, demons, witchcraft - but that's not really what makes it interesting. Lots of people write about those things. What makes Darkening Dream unique is its heroine - I mean, who thinks to put a young Jewish woman at the heart of a vampire novel? The idea injects a dose of freshness to a fairly stale genre and the inclusion of Jewish mysticism into such a tale provides some much-needed elements of surprise. My onl...more

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May 08, 2013 Ionia rated it 4 of 5 stars

This is a different sort of book, and one that I find really hard to classify. If I had to put this book in a category, at least age wise, I would say new adult might be the thing. There are some pretty dark elements and some sexual references that I think might be too strong for the YA market, but the book features young teens, so it might be a bit too young for a solidly adult audience. One things is for sure, this book is definitely original.

I'm going to start by saying that the author has d...more

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Aug 25, 2012 Majanka rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: historical-fiction, horror, mystery, paranormal, read-2012, romance, supernatural, thriller, vampires, young-adult

Let’s face it. Vampires are sissies, and have been for the last decade. Ever since the paranormal romance genre introduced us to the vampires in love with our heroes or heroines, vampires have been known as goody-two-shoes, true romantics at heart. We’ve forgotten the roots of these creatures. They’re not meant to fall in love or seduce our main characters. They’re meant to be terrifyingly scary, dark and dangerous, bloodthirsty murderers who maim and kill with a passion. No longer do good and e...more Let’s face it. Vampires are sissies, and have been for the last decade. Ever since the paranormal romance genre introduced us to the vampires in love with our heroes or heroines, vampires have been known as goody-two-shoes, true romantics at heart. We’ve forgotten the roots of these creatures. They’re not meant to fall in love or seduce our main characters. They’re meant to be terrifyingly scary, dark and dangerous, bloodthirsty murderers who maim and kill with a passion. No longer do good and evil overlapse in these creatures of the night. Instead, they’re delightfully evil, returned firmly to their roots in the deepest circles of hell. No sparkling vampires if you read The Darkening Dream, and to be honest, aren’t we all glad for that?

Not only did I find the sheer evilness of the vampires – evil just for sake of being evil, in some cases – utterly refreshing from the tame vampire characters we’ve come to know, I also thought this book offered an intriguing view on ancient folklore, and an unique approach to Salem at the beginning of the twentieth century. The main character, Sarah, isn’t exactly what you’d be looking for in a main character. She doesn’t have the typical attributes we usually seek for in a heroine. The turn of the century is a difficult era for the inhabitants of Salem. On the one side, progress happens more rapidly than it did before. On the other hand, people are keen on holding on to the past they’ve come to know and love. Amidst this constant battle between progress and tradition, one of the most ancient monsters this world knows decides to make an appearance: an ancient vampire, with his mind deadset on destroying everyone who crosses his path.

Sarah and her friends, twins Anne and Sam, become friends with Alex, a boy from Greece. Most of the book is written from Sarah’s POV, and other parts are from Alex’ POV. I liked Alex. He was different. Being a Greek immigrant now living in turn-of-the-century Salem, he had an unique look on things that I very much admired. I also liked his relationship with Sarah, and the growing attraction between them.

The Darkening Dream obviously isn’t something thrown together quickly to come up with a story. This is a bulky novel, well-thought-through from start to end, with an impressive backstory and lore. It wraps together vampirisim, ancient Egypt Gods, a magical horn belonging to an Archangel, warlocks, witches and more. Evil is delightfully evil. The worldbuilding is superb. The author obviously did a lot of research before getting started on this book.

It’s hard to classify this book. It’s YA, the main character is a young adult, but it’s not YA like we’ve come to known. It’s unique, even in this approach. The main characters don’t always act like young adults, and this book has such outstanding source material I have no doubt it could be enjoyed by young adults and adults alike. It’s too large to fit in one age category, just like you can’t easily fit it in one genre.

The only reason I didn’t give this book a five-star rating is that, at times, I found the narrative dragged a bit. I had trouble with some of the descriptions, and at first, I had trouble getting into the story. As soon as I delved further into the book, this changed though. It’s hard to get through the start, but this book gradually gets better, so don’t give up right away.

If you’re a fan of vampires or paranormal romance in general, try out The Darkening Dream. It’s new, refreshing, a major improvement from the YA vampire novels currently out there. It’s very dark, and definitely lives up to its name. There’s romance, horror, suspense, mystery, drama, a historical setting, memorable characters and a big bad you’ll never forget. I hugely recommend this to all fans of paranormal novels or vampire novels.(less)

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Jul 05, 2012 Erin Maurer rated it 5 of 5 stars

I have just finished the most delectable treat, The Darkening Dream by Andy Gavin. Set in the early 1900s in Salem Mass., The Darkening Dream has the perfect backdrop for weaving a truly, creepy story. Luckily, Gavin does not disappoint. In fact, he went above and beyond my expectations. When I was first approached about reviewing this gem, I was not expecting much. I honestly thought "yippie, yet another vampire story, wasn't Twilight enough?" But ladies and gentleman, this is not your kiddie T...more I have just finished the most delectable treat, The Darkening Dream by Andy Gavin. Set in the early 1900s in Salem Mass., The Darkening Dream has the perfect backdrop for weaving a truly, creepy story. Luckily, Gavin does not disappoint. In fact, he went above and beyond my expectations. When I was first approached about reviewing this gem, I was not expecting much. I honestly thought "yippie, yet another vampire story, wasn't Twilight enough?" But ladies and gentleman, this is not your kiddie Twilight. Gavin threw out every cheesy convention about the vampire world when writing The Darkening Dream.

Instead, this story offers a delicious mix of strong, brave characters, twisted creepy creatures and plenty of religious myth. The story is not preachy or pretentious, but God is definitely a central character in this tale. It truly reads as part-mystery, part-battle of good and evil. Think more like Anne Rice meets Dan Brown, certainly a grown-up, beautifully crafted take on vampires, demon creatures and the role religion and goodness plays in overcoming those dark forces.

Centered around four teenage kids, Sarah, Alex, Anne and Sam, Gavin delivered ten-fold on my main objective for loving a story. We all know that if there are characters that make you care, chances are I will love the story. The characters in The Darkening Dream certainly gave me much to love! Sarah is strong, forward-thinking, driven, brave while Alex is mysterious, kind, courageous and wonderful. Anne provides the perfect dose of skeptisim, while Sam's gung-ho attitude makes you want to cheer for him.

Trust me, you need courage, brawn, brains and a healthy dose of fear when going against a 900 year old vampire, al-Nasir and his minions. While a vampire story at its core, The Darkening Dream has something for everyone: a budding love, plenty of action, philosophy and mystery and suspense to spare. Plus, the huge twist had me on the edge of my seat, reading as fast as possible and clicking the page over button faster than my Kindle could think.

This book was wonderful. I went into it expecting one thing, and was completely swept-up into the story.(less)

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Jul 03, 2012 Fangs for the Fantasy rated it 4 of 5 stars

Sarah is a brilliant student in Salem, Massachusetts in 1913. She has a very promising life ahead of her with her brilliant mind, albeit she’s less than pleased with her family trying to set her up with nice Jewish boys, especially when Alex, a new and intriguing boy moves to the area.

Of more concern is Nazir – an ancient and powerful vampire that has also arrived. Working with a local Warlock for an even darker power, they seek an ancient, holy artefact. Vampires, warlocks, demons and even veng...more Sarah is a brilliant student in Salem, Massachusetts in 1913. She has a very promising life ahead of her with her brilliant mind, albeit she’s less than pleased with her family trying to set her up with nice Jewish boys, especially when Alex, a new and intriguing boy moves to the area.

Of more concern is Nazir – an ancient and powerful vampire that has also arrived. Working with a local Warlock for an even darker power, they seek an ancient, holy artefact. Vampires, warlocks, demons and even vengeful Egyptian gods are all gathered to seize the prize.

And Sarah is the one called upon to stop them. But she has good friends and a surprisingly powerful family history and with faith, magic and determination she refuses to step aside – whether that battle takes her into fetid vampire lairs, cobbling together half understood spells to save the lives of young children or stepping through angelic portals to fight among angels.

I love the world that is created here. While none of it is unique in itself – the elements of demons and magic and vampires together makes for a very rich combination. It also harkens back to the original core of vampires as a monster in horror stories rather than the current, romantic depictions.

Nasir isn’t just a bad guy, he is out and out evil, complete with terrifying bat form and bug-eating servants, he is Dracula as Dracula was, an insidious threat to be feared and fought rather than a romantic character to embrace.

The world also draws on a of divine imagery with heaven, hell, archangels and the power of faith which instantly sets the story up with an epic feel. It has a strong sense of being much more than a fight for a few people or just one object, but with massive forces in the balance.

And part of that is because the world is very well built. Magic doesn’t involve just saying a few words and waving your hands, there is ritual and rules. Some of them very complex and requiring an almost scientific knowledge. It’s great to see a well thought out world that has magic with systems rather than shiny hand waving. And, of course, this is built on a considerable foundation of research that is always impressive to see – I feel that the author has done a lot of reading on Judeo-Christian theology and mythology and the fullness of it is really there in the text.

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Jun 26, 2012 SM Johnson rated it 4 of 5 stars

Vampires, old school. Not paranormal romance.

If you like vampire tale with a dark Gothic feel, The Darkening Dream will be right up your alley, with ugly, evil old-school vampires that must be destroyed (a la Nosferatu and the film "Shadow of the Vampire").

Vampire hunting teenagers are sometimes trite and weak, or at the very least copy-cat versions of the Buffy crew, but you won't find any of that here. In the vein of Lost Boys, the kids in The Darkening dream pull off their roles with amazing...more

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Jun 22, 2012 Tahlia Newland rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: fantasy

The Darkening Dream is billed as a dark fantasy, some of it borders on horror and I found some aspects of it a little perverse. It has teen protagonists, but don’t for a moment let that make you think that this is suitable for teens, it isn’t. If the author intends it for young adults, then he either needs to prune back the gratuitous sexual twists in some of the scenes or put a warning on the outside of the book. It’s not the sexual content itself that’s the problem; there isn’t a great deal of...more The Darkening Dream is billed as a dark fantasy, some of it borders on horror and I found some aspects of it a little perverse. It has teen protagonists, but don’t for a moment let that make you think that this is suitable for teens, it isn’t. If the author intends it for young adults, then he either needs to prune back the gratuitous sexual twists in some of the scenes or put a warning on the outside of the book. It’s not the sexual content itself that’s the problem; there isn’t a great deal of it and it isn’t explicit, it’s the way it’s stripped of tenderness and woven in with dark magic that makes it disturbing.

Now that little rant is over, let me say that it’s an extremely well written story with finely-drawn, easy to relate to characters. The story moves along at a good pace, with just enough light and shade to make it satisfying, and there’s an unexpected twist before a chilling end.

From the blurb: 1913, Salem, Massachusetts - Sarah Engelmann's life is full of friends, books, and avoiding the pressure to choose a husband, until an ominous vision and the haunting call of an otherworldly trumpet shake her. When she stumbles across a gruesome corpse, she fears that her vision was more of a premonition. And when she sees the murdered boy moving through the crowd at an amusement park, Sarah is thrust into a dark battle she does not understand. With the help of Alex, a Greek immigrant who knows a startling amount about the undead, Sarah sets out to uncover the truth.

The vampire in this book isn’t one of the charming variety we have come to know. This guy is pure, gut-spewing evil, and so are the trio of disgruntled Egyptian gods and the demon-loving Puritan minister who are trying to find Gabriel's Trumpet, the tool that will announce the End of Days. Sarah and her friends find themselves right in the middle of a nasty life-threatening game, and though Sarah's father is a rabbi with the power of God on his side and Alex's elderly grandfather is a vampire-hunter, both hide important secrets until the very end.

What I really liked about this book was the way Sarah’s father’s Jewish faith held power greater than that of the warlock. The warlock mentions that he is no match for the rabbi, because the warlock consorts with mere demons, while the rabbi has a deity on his side. It was refreshing to see the words and rituals of an ancient religion credited with the magical power that is its due.

The main fault in the book is that the characters are set in the wrong time frame. They simply do not act as teens would have acted in 1913. No daughter of a rabbi would have allowed a boy to climb into bed with her, and no decent boy would have attempted it. The girls’ fearlessness is also highly uncharacteristic of the time. Some may consider this an insignificant point, but it was a glaring glitch in an otherwise seemingly impeccably researched book, and I see no reason why the story couldn’t have been set in modern times which is where the characters belong.

The book was too dark for my taste, but I’m sure many people will love it and I recommend it for the Awesome Indies list.
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May 22, 2012 Steve Cran rated it 4 of 5 stars

A full blown story dealing with the occult, religion, vampire and Egyptian deities. Set in Salem, Massachusetts 1913 one would think this book is about witchcraft. Starting off with Sarah Engelman watching her father pray in synagogue the story rolls into a young girl going off with her friends Emily, Ann and Sam. Sarah worries about typical things for a young Jewish orthodox girl her age. School, acceptable socializing and marriage. Then Alex comes along a young Greek boy her age. The forbidden...more

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May 12, 2012 Heather rated it 4 of 5 stars

In 1913 Salem, Massachusetts, teenager Sarah begins having horrifying visions that begin coming true. She first sees a vision of death when meeting a teenage boy for the first time. The next day the boy ends up dead. Scared, Sarah confides in her best friends, twins Sam and Anna, and her new friend, Greek immigrant Alex.

When the group of teens find out that their friend was killed by a vampire they set off on an adventure to stop him. Along the way they learn that the vampire is after holy tru...more In 1913 Salem, Massachusetts, teenager Sarah begins having horrifying visions that begin coming true. She first sees a vision of death when meeting a teenage boy for the first time. The next day the boy ends up dead. Scared, Sarah confides in her best friends, twins Sam and Anna, and her new friend, Greek immigrant Alex.

When the group of teens find out that their friend was killed by a vampire they set off on an adventure to stop him. Along the way they learn that the vampire is after holy trumpet of the Archangel Gabriel and only they can stop him. On their adventure they are up against an ancient vampire, a warlock who is the head of a local church, and Egyptian gods. On their side is Sarah's father, a local rabbi, and Alex's grandfather, a vampire hunter. The winning side will have control of Gabriel's trumpet which is set to announce The End of Days.

Throughout the book their is an underlying tone of various religions. The author addresses the religions, their customs, and their feelings about the supernatural. It brings a very real feeling to the book and helped establish why the different characters are feeling the way they do when encountering the vampire.

The characters are very well written. Their personalities and views on the world are steady throughout the book and I was able to connect with all of them. Even with the attraction between Sarah and Alex it is more the stolen glances and gentle touches then it is lust.

While this is a vampire novel, the book wasn't typical of today's young adult vampire novels. The vampire in this book was ancient and mysterious. He is a traditional vampire that turns into a bat, sleeps in a coffin, and uses his sharp teeth to torture those who get in his way. I was glad to see he wasn't a gorgeous, young looking vampire that the female main character falls for in so many of today's young adult books.

This is a very well written book that includes a lot of detail in order to captivate the audience. I would recommend it to any young adult who enjoys vampires and adventure and wants to get away from the cheesy vampire/human romances so many young adult books have.

I give this book 4 out of 5 stars. (less)

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May 11, 2012 Donna rated it 4 of 5 stars

Received from author for honest review.

This is a very dark story. A bit too dark and frightening for my tastes, but very well written. The vampires of Andy Gavin's stories aren't cute, funny, handsome, or happy. No Barnabas Collins or Twilight characters here- these vampires are dark, brooding and more like Stoker's vampire. A blood sucking unapologetic abomination.

The story takes place in Salem, Ma...A city that invokes images of witches and witch hunts. Well, no witches now. It's the year 1913...more

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Apr 18, 2012 Margaret rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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1913, Salem, Massachusetts – Sarah Engelmann’s life is as normal as can be until a picnic with friends uncovers a grisly murder. Together, they work to unravel the mystery behind a boy’s death and it takes a turn for the strange because the boy does not stay buried. He comes back as a vampire. This is just the start of a rollercoaster ride into the supernatural realm, with vampires, demons, black magic, and a trio of Egyptian gods all working toward one thing: an an...more (also posted on Word Vagabond)

1913, Salem, Massachusetts – Sarah Engelmann’s life is as normal as can be until a picnic with friends uncovers a grisly murder. Together, they work to unravel the mystery behind a boy’s death and it takes a turn for the strange because the boy does not stay buried. He comes back as a vampire. This is just the start of a rollercoaster ride into the supernatural realm, with vampires, demons, black magic, and a trio of Egyptian gods all working toward one thing: an ancient relic that will start the End of Days. The challenge for Sarah is to balance her growing attraction for Alex – a boy who knows entirely too much about vampires outside of the Stoker novel – and what needs to be done to save the lives of not just her friends and family, but everyone in the world.

Andy Gavin’s prose is both the star and downfall of this book. On the one hand, it’s tight and lyrical, moves swiftly through a rich narrative that deftly combines supernatural elements that really should not work together. It’s unflinching with regard to violence and sexuality, the fantasy aspects are introduced gradually to feel organic, and the characters are all quite likeable, right down to the villains.

On the other, the characters aren’t distinctive enough to support the constant shifts of perspective every chapter – the result is jarring, confusing, and so much time is spent dancing around between characters in an effort to establish the cast that the book’s first act feels tedious. It also renders the two main characters of Sarah and Alex quite bland as they have the same feelings for each other, described in much the same way. It’s a pity, because their romance is delightfully bittersweet; Sarah is Jewish, Alex is an Orthodox Greek, their families would never really approve of a union, so any affection she has with Alex must be shared in secret when their lives aren’t in immediate danger.

And then there’s the ending. To avoid spoilers, let me just say that it seems unresolved despite all the foreshadowing. It makes more sense if this is the first book in a series, otherwise it’s a strange and unsatisfying conclusion. A good place to stop reading is the end of chapter 64, or 68 if you’re feeling masochistic.

Even with its issues, there are no words that I can use to adequately describe just how gloriously insane this book is. The summary in this review is just the bare bones; the actual story is just so out there and keeps snowballing, it’s compelling to read on to see just how weird it can get. While the book is aimed at a YA audience, adults will also get a kick out of a truly original story with a new take on familiar legends.(less)

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Apr 12, 2012 Ally rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: wv-reviews

(Review by Margaret Bishop for Word Vagabond)

1913, Salem, Massachusetts – Sarah Engelmann’s life is as normal as can be until a picnic with friends uncovers a grisly murder. Together, they work to unravel the mystery behind a boy’s death and it takes a turn for the strange because the boy does not stay buried. He comes back as a vampire. This is just the start of a rollercoaster ride into the supernatural realm, with vampires, demons, black magic, and a trio of Egyptian gods all working toward o...more (Review by Margaret Bishop for Word Vagabond)

1913, Salem, Massachusetts – Sarah Engelmann’s life is as normal as can be until a picnic with friends uncovers a grisly murder. Together, they work to unravel the mystery behind a boy’s death and it takes a turn for the strange because the boy does not stay buried. He comes back as a vampire. This is just the start of a rollercoaster ride into the supernatural realm, with vampires, demons, black magic, and a trio of Egyptian gods all working toward one thing: an ancient relic that will start the End of Days. The challenge for Sarah is to balance her growing attraction for Alex – a boy who knows entirely too much about vampires outside of the Stoker novel – and what needs to be done to save the lives of not just her friends and family, but everyone in the world.

Andy Gavin’s prose is both the star and downfall of this book. On the one hand, it’s tight and lyrical, moves swiftly through a rich narrative that deftly combines supernatural elements that really should not work together. It’s unflinching with regard to violence and sexuality, the fantasy aspects are introduced gradually to feel organic, and the characters are all quite likeable, right down to the villains.

On the other, the characters aren’t distinctive enough to support the constant shifts of perspective every chapter – the result is jarring, confusing, and so much time is spent dancing around between characters in an effort to establish the cast that the book’s first act feels tedious. It also renders the two main characters of Sarah and Alex quite bland as they have the same feelings for each other, described in much the same way. It’s a pity, because their romance is delightfully bittersweet; Sarah is Jewish, Alex is an Orthodox Greek, their families would never really approve of a union, so any affection she has with Alex must be shared in secret when their lives aren’t in immediate danger.

And then there’s the ending. To avoid spoilers, let me just say that it seems unresolved despite all the foreshadowing. It makes more sense if this is the first book in a series, otherwise it’s a strange and unsatisfying conclusion. A good place to stop reading is the end of chapter 64, or 68 if you’re feeling masochistic.

Even with its issues, there are no words that I can use to adequately describe just how gloriously insane this book is. The summary in this review is just the bare bones; the actual story is just so out and keeps snowballing, it’s compelling to read on to see just how weird it can get. While the book is aimed at a YA audience, adults will also get a kick out of a truly original story with a new take on familiar legends.(less)

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Mar 26, 2012 Kayla rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: books-with-characters-i-want-to-mar, covet-these-covers, ebooks, fiction, lovely-characters, read-in-2012, review-copy, romance

Okay, so I might have looked into this originally because the guy who wrote it helped create Crash Bandicoot and Jak and Daxter. Those games are just awesome, so all the applause for that. But I'm not reviewing them. The premise of this sounded just as good so I started it. And kept reading, and reading, and reading, and then hated when it was over.

At first I was afraid, I was petrified, thinking that I wouldn't be able to keep the many characters, good and bad, straight, the motives behind ever...more

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Mar 08, 2012 Melissa Caldwell rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Vampire tales are a dime a dozen these days. Rarely do they have the bite that gets my attention and my imagination buzzing. The Darkening Dream by Andy Gavin is now officially on that list (the good one)! The cast of characters and the history he has created, lend this book a sense of dread laced with humor. No pretty vampires to seduce the heroine. No sympathy for the devil, because the devil will rip your throat out! The vampires in this book maim, kill, and torture their victims and commit a...more

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Feb 24, 2012 Robert rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy, read-in-2012

To be clear I didn't finish this book which is enough of a review in itself for me. I got about 65% of the way through and I felt guilty putting it down because I hat not finishing something. I just couldn't make myself continue with all the good stuff on my TBR list. So, now for a little more on why I couldn't finish.

I just could not get into this book. The constant POV changes were unclear and seemed for the most part unnecessary. The characters didn't seem to have enough substance to them tha...more

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Feb 23, 2012 Sheila rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: historical, paranormal, relationships, scifi-fantasy, suspense, young-adult

Heralded as a Vampire Novel with Bite, Andy Gavin’s The Darkening Dream blends the dark shadows of Poe with the modern touch of teen adventure and a hint of magic too. Vampires live in their traditional coffins, avoid the light, and, as promised in the subtitle, bite. Meanwhile vampire hunters seek to destroy them.

Sarah Engelmann’s just an ordinary girl in 1900s Salem, Massachusetts. She goes to school, hangs out at her friend’s house, admires the new boy’s horse, and shares everyone’s wonder at...more

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Feb 21, 2012 Miya Kressin rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

3.5 stars. It was a really good book. The research was well done, and I found the writing enjoyable. There were some scene changes that needed to be smoothed out as well as some character POV switches that could have been made more clear, but these area were few and far between.

The building sensual tension between two of the characters was believable for their ages, though I felt it a little rushed for the era and social ramifications. Given their surroundings and connection, as well as how busy...more

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Feb 20, 2012 Katie rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Ramblings: Super excited about this one because of Alex: he is Greek. Now, unfortunately, I am not Greek and I rarely talk about my obsession with Greece on this blog because there has never been a reason to. But, when Gavin requested my to review this book and I saw that Alex was cute and Greek?? I happy danced. I said, sign me up!

Characters: I'm just going to jump right into it: Alex was by far my favorite character. Dark curly hair, big eyes, sexy. Oh yes, I fell in love the moment I read abo...more Ramblings: Super excited about this one because of Alex: he is Greek. Now, unfortunately, I am not Greek and I rarely talk about my obsession with Greece on this blog because there has never been a reason to. But, when Gavin requested my to review this book and I saw that Alex was cute and Greek?? I happy danced. I said, sign me up!

Characters: I'm just going to jump right into it: Alex was by far my favorite character. Dark curly hair, big eyes, sexy. Oh yes, I fell in love the moment I read about him. Then, to learn that he is this super cool dude who slays vampires? He's got the full package (;
I would have liked to see more from Sam. At first I thought maybe he had a thing for Sarah (the main girl) so I would have liked to see a little more resentment towards Alex.

Plot: This is a very interesting plot and I liked that it took place almost a hundred years ago. I always like books set in the past because I love history. As for the vampire hunting goes, I felt a little overwhelmed with so many POV's in the novel. We switched around to probably every single character's POV at least once. I also felt overwhelmed by all of the different prayers and spells and whatnot going on. I felt there was too much chaotic spells going on and unnecessary time changes... if that makes sense. For once I think a books needs a tad bit less action! I've never said that before!

Overall: I do want to warn everyone who reads this book because even though it's categorized as YA (and I can see why) there is some very adult-ish material (I won't get into it all, but even at 16 I felt a little uncomfortable at times. I wouldn't recommend to anyone under 16). One scene with a girl named Emily bothered me so much I almost put the book down and didn't pick it back up. I just don't understand the need for this kind of scene. She easily could have rubbed her ankles instead and I didn't need to know how it made Alex feel. I don't know how to explain it any better than this: there was just a lot of random sexual content that I felt could have been left out and still made a really great story.
I do not want to end on a sour note though! I was so shocked with the last two chapters, I freaked out! I'm pretty interested in what is going to happen next if there is a sequel.

Overall Rating: 3 Stars(less)

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Jun 23, 2012 Amy_Read to My Heart's Content rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Review: www.readtomyhearts.blogspot.com

This was probably the hardest review I have ever written before. I felt like this story pulled me in so many directions I felt like I was coming undone at the seams.
I liked it and yet there were parts that just left me saying "huh"?
At times I felt very confused. I was left wondering why did this happen? Then the setting is Salem, Mass. in 1913 but the actions and dialogue of some of the characters were either very modern (like in this 2000's) or it seemed...more Review: www.readtomyhearts.blogspot.com

This was probably the hardest review I have ever written before. I felt like this story pulled me in so many directions I felt like I was coming undone at the seams.
I liked it and yet there were parts that just left me saying "huh"?
At times I felt very confused. I was left wondering why did this happen? Then the setting is Salem, Mass. in 1913 but the actions and dialogue of some of the characters were either very modern (like in this 2000's) or it seemed like it was back in the (1700's) past.

Besides that, this was a really interesting novel. It is definitely dark and gruesome in many of the scenes, as well as a kinda "no holds barred" attitude when it came to the different aspects of the spiritual parts.
Once everything ties in, you are left feeling like you just got off the ride of your life. The plot is pretty amazing and you can tell Gavin did a lot of research about the Jewish religion and different artifacts that are important to God. This is definitely a good vs. evil story, but I love how Gavin incorporates the gray area. This area is what really makes the book.

Another and very important part of the book that I particularly loved was the relationship that Sarah and her father, Joseph, have with each other. Most fathers didn't think their daughters were very smart or worthy of learning much in that day and age, but Joseph is completely different. He believes in his daughter wholly. He confides in her and he trusts her input. Of course every family has their secrets and Joseph is keeping a huge one.
I felt like the fatherly love Joseph shares with Sarah is a good comparison to how God feels for his "children".

No one could get bored with this story there is so much going on: vampires, demons, warlocks, and even long forgotten Egyptian deities that have come out to take back what they thing belongs to them.
It was refreshing to see an author stretch the religious paradigms to fit what this fantasy is about.
I was giddy and had a hard time putting the story down until I was finished it.
Be warned though: there is a HUGE cliffhanger that will make you pull your hair out. (hopefully not literally)

But I had to give this four hearts. A Darkening Dream will shock you but you will be drawn in, devouring each word until you finally have to come up for air, just then realizing you already finished the entire novel.(less)

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Feb 09, 2012 Erin rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Brave readers, but not on a full stomach

I'm going to start off by saying this book was very dark, very gruesome, and heavy. I bought it for my kindle after seeing it advertised on goodreads, and it was not at all what I was expecting. I'm in need of a light, fun read after this one, or maybe just a strong drink...

Set in the early 1900's, Sarah is the well-read daughter of a rabbi, and from the very beginning we see that she is wise beyond her years. She meets an immigrant from Greece, an attractive boy that shares her intrigue and wor...more I'm going to start off by saying this book was very dark, very gruesome, and heavy. I bought it for my kindle after seeing it advertised on goodreads, and it was not at all what I was expecting. I'm in need of a light, fun read after this one, or maybe just a strong drink...

Set in the early 1900's, Sarah is the well-read daughter of a rabbi, and from the very beginning we see that she is wise beyond her years. She meets an immigrant from Greece, an attractive boy that shares her intrigue and worldly knowledge, but any romance that may be blossoming was overshadowed by the sinister foreboding that takes over. When Sarah and her friends stumble across the gruesome remains of a local boy, only to later discover him as a rabid undead, they find themselves thrown into a deadly battle between good and evil. Witchcraft, undead, demons, and a priest who's sold his soul are suddenly everywhere they turn, and they are in more danger than they could ever have imagined.

The synopsis covers most of the necessary details as far as basics, but the book is more religion-based than it leads one to believe. While I appreciate that it was necessary in order to understand Sarah's family better and played a big part in how they fought against the evil that surrounded them, it was a little preachy at times. It did make for a very creepy atmosphere, though, seeing how the blackness even seeped into the little good that remained.

The relationship between Sarah and Alex, while not at the forefront of the story, caught my interest early on. This isn't the typical sultry attraction of many YA novels; it's illicit lust that we see from Alex's point of view more than Sarah's, but behind it lurk obvious emotions for her as well. Her friends, siblings Anne and Sam, were decent supporting characters. I liked Sam; he added the small bit of humor that was allowed to grace the story, and he always seemed like a welcome distraction from the more depressing events.

Gavin takes every opportunity to describe each harrowing moment in the story...in grave detail. And there were many. Honestly, there were scenes where my stomach lurched at what I was reading. We aren't spared any part of the sickening actions that the characters either carry out or have done to them, the worst of which are at the hands of Nasir, the centuries old vampire that plagues the town. He is a vile, cruel, sick animal of a creature, and he made my skin crawl. When Gavin so explicitly describes the putrid smells seeping from every corner of his insect-infested home, you can't help but want to stop reading for fear it will all somehow ooze right out of the text.

Darkening switches POV between several of the characters throughout the book, which gave a clear view of their motives. There were some that I really didn't want to hear, but I think it gave the story more depth. Getting into the mind of pure evil was downright disturbing, and there are several fairly raunchy scenes that make this a definite adults-only novel.

This book was very well-written, but it was too heavy for my tastes. Heavy on religion for the purpose of the story, heavy on testosterone, heavy on gore, heavy on facts, heavy on darkness...you get the point. I could probably have gotten past this and just chalked it up to a great read for deep thinkers, but that ending...ugh! I had to knock off a full star for that one, because I was PISSED! And nauseated, heartbroken, torn...man, I almost lost it when I realized the book had ended. That honestly can't be where things are going, and I'm assuming there will be a sequel based on this heart-wrenching cliffhanger??? Ugh, I felt like a dead horse being beaten...(less)

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Jan 23, 2013 Kimberly rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2013-bookshelf, blog-tour-reads

The Darkening Dream was completely unlike any book that I've read before. At first I was really caught up in the summary of the novel which definitely catches the reader's attention as well as the stunningly dark and mysterious cover paired alongside it.

The fact that I liked the book so much caught me completely off guard and I'm really glad I gave this debut novel by Andy Gavin a chance. The Darkening Dream brings together a fantastic mixture of fantasy, mythology, paranormal, historical ficti...more The Darkening Dream was completely unlike any book that I've read before. At first I was really caught up in the summary of the novel which definitely catches the reader's attention as well as the stunningly dark and mysterious cover paired alongside it.

The fact that I liked the book so much caught me completely off guard and I'm really glad I gave this debut novel by Andy Gavin a chance. The Darkening Dream brings together a fantastic mixture of fantasy, mythology, paranormal, historical fiction and the added bonus of a wee little bit of romance mixed in for good measure.

At 382 pages this novel is on the longer side but I think that is a large part of what made it such a great read. The amount of detail that went into the writing of the novel is wonderful, usually I'm not one for books that are excessively detailed so I was glad to see that this novel was detailed in all the write places and I didn't feel bogged down by needless descriptions.

The book centers around Sarah, Alex, Anne, Emily, Sam, some Egyptian gods, a 900 year old vampire and a Puritan minister who's in a sexual relationship with a succubus and of course the novel is set in the perfect place Salem during the beginning of the 20th century.

I was very impressed with the plot of the novel, that fact that the author drew on so many genres, created realistic characters and the fact that the novel was written in such a way that there was always another plot twist every few pages that kept me on my toes. Plus the book was told in shifting perspectives so I really got a feel for all the other characters not just Sarah which was awesome.

The fact that the book always had me guessing, and wanting to read late into the night which I did the other night staying up past 4 a.m. because I had to see what happened next really had me hooked. I thought the author did a fantastic job in telling the story and the plot was outstanding and I can't help but wish that this book were turned into a series because when I finished it all I wanted to do was return to the characters and their mysterious adventure.

Overall, this was a fantastic debut. It is completely and utterly unique in both the caliber of the writing as well as the plot. I think this would appeal to a wide variety of readers who like fantasy novels and paranormal novels. While the book has been shelved many times as young adult on Goodreads there are certain themes in it that are probably better suited to older teens 17+. This is one novel that I think I'll have to purchase in paperback and one that I highly recommend giving a try. I for one hope the author continues in his writing career because I for one can't wait to read more of his work and I know for a fact that Mr. Turning the Pages will love this one as soon as he can get his hands on my Kindle long enough to read it.

* I received a free copy of this book for review purposes. I was not compensated in anyway to give a positive review and all thoughts and opinions herein are my own. (less)

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Jan 07, 2013 Lissette rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Sarah Engelmann's life has always been an ordinary one. She's lived a bookish life, and is thankful for all the blessings God has given her. Up until now, she's spent most of her time with her beloved friends, Anne, Sam, and their little sister, Emily. For her, life is as good as it gets. Unfortunately, appearances can be deceiving.

When an unexplained vision turns out to be real, Sarah begins to question her sanity. She's not exactly sure as to why she's seeing what she's seeing, but she knows t...more Sarah Engelmann's life has always been an ordinary one. She's lived a bookish life, and is thankful for all the blessings God has given her. Up until now, she's spent most of her time with her beloved friends, Anne, Sam, and their little sister, Emily. For her, life is as good as it gets. Unfortunately, appearances can be deceiving.

When an unexplained vision turns out to be real, Sarah begins to question her sanity. She's not exactly sure as to why she's seeing what she's seeing, but she knows there's a plausible reason for her dreams. Granted, she doesn't quite know what to do about them. Never-the-less, she intends to get the bottom of things.

Enlisting the help of her beloved friends, and their new friend, the enigmatic, but charming, Alex, she embarks on a journey that further tests her faith in all things holy. It seems there's a dark power intent on wreaking havoc on her and her family, and it must be stopped, at all costs. Alex, it seems, knows more than he lets on, a certainty that becomes clearer to Sarah as the days go on.

Battling the undead and its minions, alongside with a Puritan minister that's definitely on the wrong side of the tracks, Sarah knows she must put together the pieces of the puzzle if she's to save herself, her family, and her friends. When it becomes apparent that the vampire is after Gabriel’s Trumpet, she soon realizes there's more to the situation than she could have ever imagined.

As she draws ever closer to discovering the reasons behind the vampire's fixation to the horn itself, Sarah becomes privy to the fact that secrets have been kept from her, right and left. Secrets that can ruin all those involved. Her only course of action is to place her trust in a higher power, one she's not really sure exists. Never-the-less, she's willing to allow her heart and her faith to guide her along the chosen path in hopes of restoring the community's belief in all things good before someone else gets hurt in the process.

A tad graphic, here and there, I honestly found this book very hard to put down. I truly enjoyed the historical elements of the book itself, though. The history of Salem, Massachusetts has always intrigued me. While this doesn't exactly follow the path of the witchcraft trials of the 1600's, it's still chock full of the lore behind it. I think Andy did a wonderful job in crafting a world where good and evil collide during a time where witchcraft was highly believed, and practiced in the shadows. A great read, this is definitely a book I intend read again in the nearest future.(less)

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Jan 04, 2013 Deanna rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: dnf

I really tried to finish reading this book. I really did! I just couldn't do it. Much too painful to keep going. I had made it to 70% on my kindle. First reason I had a problem with this book was 1) Religion was incorporated & rampant (with all kinds of religions) through out this book. 2) These kids more or less act like the "Scooby Doo! Mystery Incorporated Gang" except I love Scooby Doo and that cartoon series made sense! This is supposed be in the early 1900's settings and they just come...more

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Nov 24, 2012 Christine Rains rated it 4 of 5 stars

Sarah Engelmann is a devoted daughter, friend, and student. She wishes to go on to college, but it's coming near the time when she's feeling the pressure to choose a husband. Yet all those worries are nothing when she stumbles upon a corpse and becomes entangled in an evil plan to bring on the apocalypse. Alex is a gorgeous Greek immigrant and knows a lot about the supernatural. With Alex and her two best friends, Sarah goes on a quest to stop the evil from bringing on the End of Days not knowin...more

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May 20, 2012 Abigail rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: fantasy-sci-fi, historical-fiction

Salem,Massachusetts, 1913, vampires, magic, and one girl and her friends in the middle of it.

Amazon had this as a free electronic download some time ago and I just got around to reading it. Very mixed feelings on this one. The story itself is intriguing and fun and it took me longer than usual to call the twist, and that is always refreshing. The characters are relatively well-drawn personality-wise and several of the fringe characters are very entertaining. Of the main group of four friends, Sa...more Salem,Massachusetts, 1913, vampires, magic, and one girl and her friends in the middle of it.

Amazon had this as a free electronic download some time ago and I just got around to reading it. Very mixed feelings on this one. The story itself is intriguing and fun and it took me longer than usual to call the twist, and that is always refreshing. The characters are relatively well-drawn personality-wise and several of the fringe characters are very entertaining. Of the main group of four friends, Sarah and Alex are the best written which unfortunately leaves Sam and Ann rather flat. Gavin could do some interesting things with them and assuming he continues this series (as it appears he does) I hope he does much more with all of them.

Gavin does give POVs from multiple characters, including the villains, which I love. I really like when authors use this trope, though I know it's not for everyone. The suspense was well paced and did keep me reading.

All that being said, I had some major issues with this book, the largest being anachronistic language. I read a lot of historical fiction and am in no way above PBS Masterpiece costume dramas. I don't think Gavin shares my proclivities, if he did he would never allow his characters, who live in 1913 New England, to use words like 'weird,' and 'dad' extensively. If these teenagers lived in the 80s, certainly, but he didn't set the action of his book in the 80s, so it's annoying. There were other words and phrases which are decidedly modern, those were just the two used most frequently. If you're writing a period piece, take the time to research how that period sounds or your characters DO NOT ring true. I will suspend my disbelief for vampires, I do not extend that courtesy to anachronisms.

Most other complaints are rather minor: most fringe characters were flat, as were some more main characters; the action, while generally well-paced, near the end began to feel very tired and repetitive; the final battle is rather anti-climactic as is the 'big reveal.'

It was entertaining, but I don't think I care enough to keep a lookout for the rest of the series.

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May 19, 2012 Alanna (The Flashlight Reader) rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2011, arcs, review-requests, grown-up-reads, ya

Two words: complicated and intense.

The great care that was taken to develop the setting in this book was amazing. It completely sucks you in. The story takes place in Salem in the early 1900s, which makes it the perfect setting for a super creepy story. And boy, did this story get creepy.

The characters were extremely well developed. It's hard to say what I liked about them the most. The "good guys" were more than just vampire fighting teens. They had, well, character. I won't say much about the...more Two words: complicated and intense.

The great care that was taken to develop the setting in this book was amazing. It completely sucks you in. The story takes place in Salem in the early 1900s, which makes it the perfect setting for a super creepy story. And boy, did this story get creepy.

The characters were extremely well developed. It's hard to say what I liked about them the most. The "good guys" were more than just vampire fighting teens. They had, well, character. I won't say much about them though. I'd rather talk about the centuries old vampire out to help destroy the world. He was interesting. The way he was described and the detail given to his inner thoughts, made him terrifying. I am such a wimp when it comes to scary things, so I was really taken by surprised. Of course, I also couldn't stop reading because I was so intrigued by the complicated plot.

Since I mentioned vampires, it should be obvious that the paranormal element is strong with this one. There are also demons, witches, and warlocks. The combination of these paranormal elements is what makes this story so fascinating and complicated. You wouldn't think that a book with this much going on would be coherent, but it is. In fact, it's so well thought out that it's terrifying. Every detail fits together like a well planned puzzle.

In fact, "puzzle" is a great way to think about the plot. There was just so much happening in this book! I was rather impressed that I made it to the final chapters before I figured out what was going on. That's very impressive. I do think it's worth mentioning though, that I have mixed feelings about the shocking ending. IF this is the beginning of a series, then the ending is awesome. I mean, blow-your-mind-how-did-I-not-see-that-coming kind of awesome. And also assuming that this might be the beginning of a series, I am super curious to see what will happen next. (Read that last chapter and you'll know what I'm talking about.) That was one heck of a cliffhanger ending! Now, if this is a stand alone book, then I'm mad as hell with the ending. So many unanswered questions! I didn't have a sense of completeness when I finished the book. I felt like there must be more to come. (Which makes me think this is the beginning of a series.)

Don't read this book thinking it's a light and fluffy YA paranormal book. This is a dark fantasy... dark, dark fantasy. If you're a wimp like me, you should read it during the daylight hours for the villains in this book are what nightmares are made of. If you like a more mature book with a strong good vs evil element that leaves you questioning what you've read, you'll love The Darkening Dream.
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