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Lady Helen #3
The Dark Days Deceit
The thrilling, genre-bending conclusion to Lady Helen's demon-hunting adventures, set in the glittering Regency world.
Lady Helen has retreated to a country estate outside Bath to prepare for her wedding to the Duke of Selburn, yet she knows she has unfinished business to complete. She and the dangerously charismatic Lord Carlston have learned they are a dyad, bonded in blood, and only they are strong enough to defeat the Grand Deceiver, who threatens to throw mankind into chaos. But the heinous death-soaked Ligatus Helen has absorbed is tearing a rift in her mind. Its power, if unleashed, will annihilate both Helen and Carlston unless they can find a way to harness its ghastly force and defeat their enemy.
In the final book of the trilogy that began with THE DARK DAYS CLUB and continued with THE DARK DAYS PACT, the intrepid Lady Helen's story hurtles to a shocking conclusion full of action, heartbreak, and betrayal.
Lady Helen has retreated to a country estate outside Bath to prepare for her wedding to the Duke of Selburn, yet she knows she has unfinished business to complete. She and the dangerously charismatic Lord Carlston have learned they are a dyad, bonded in blood, and only they are strong enough to defeat the Grand Deceiver, who threatens to throw mankind into chaos. But the heinous death-soaked Ligatus Helen has absorbed is tearing a rift in her mind. Its power, if unleashed, will annihilate both Helen and Carlston unless they can find a way to harness its ghastly force and defeat their enemy.
In the final book of the trilogy that began with THE DARK DAYS CLUB and continued with THE DARK DAYS PACT, the intrepid Lady Helen's story hurtles to a shocking conclusion full of action, heartbreak, and betrayal.
534 pages, Hardcover
First published November 20, 2018
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Alison Goodman
14 books4,447 followersAlison is the author of seven novels so far including the award winning Dark Days Club trilogy (aka as the Lady Helen trilogy) and EON and EONA, a New York Times Bestselling fantasy duology. Her upcoming novel --The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies-- is book 1 in a new series, and will be published in the USA, UK and Australia at the end of May 2023.
Alison lives in Australia and has recently completed her PhD, so can now call herself Dr Al.
Alison lives in Australia and has recently completed her PhD, so can now call herself Dr Al.
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November 24, 2018
Another favorite series delivers a low blow, crushing my girlish hopes of the epic finale and heartstopping romance.
What do you expect from a series that ended previously on a high note of girlish squicks and dancing around the room? Right. You expect epic conclusion. You expect the high to be even higher. You definitely do not expect the series to soar into the sky and then crash down on earth with 80 percent of the boring content of talking, walking, wedding preparations then more talking. And what romance? What feelings? The high I felt from interactions between the characters in book 2 is gone; disappeared into the zero chemistry land. I literally spent a whole hour of mulling around after I finished the book, seriously contemplating maybe something was wrong with me and I somehow missed all the awesome parts? But then I ran all the events in my head and didn't notice any gaps in my memory. This book indeed was dull to the brim.
Granted, I had my own theory who the villain is and expected to be correct on that front And you know that feeling when some of your beloved secondary characters die and you feel like a part of your world is dying as well? Yeah, I didn't feel it
And I am not even touching the topic of romance and useless love-triangle. Come on, where's my Helen/Carlston searing chemistry? Where're my star-crossed lovers? Did Helen seriously start to think she is in love with Selburn and blushed in his presence all the time? I want to vomit at such notice, my tolerance for nonsense is very low if not absent at all.
I guess I am giving this book 3 stars only in regard to the whole series that holds and will hold a special place in my heart. I will just pretend that The Dark Days Deceit was, indeed, a deceit that never happened, therefore I will think of my own ending where the death of the whole world is better than such a pitiable finale.
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March 22, 2018yeah, no offence, but the covers in this series are terrible.
and even WORSE is that it's coming out in november
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THIS IS CALLED THE DARK DAYS DECEIT and i just saw Sept. 2018 so i'll be in my grave until then.
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when will I GET SOME NEWS
and even WORSE is that it's coming out in november
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THIS IS CALLED THE DARK DAYS DECEIT and i just saw Sept. 2018 so i'll be in my grave until then.
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when will I GET SOME NEWS
February 16, 2019
Ooops! Big error. I just read book three before reading book 2. Oh well, no point going back and reading book 2 now because I know what happens 🙁
So, just review book 3 anyway. It was pretty good and it rounded up all the loose ends. It seemed a little long but I was happy with the end result of the love triangle. The final battle was really exciting. Helen has come a long way since that first book.
Goodman is not afraid to kill off fairly major characters and there are a couple of sad deaths. However a lot is learned about the way their magic powers work and the way the book ends suggests that the author could intend to continue. I hope so.
So, just review book 3 anyway. It was pretty good and it rounded up all the loose ends. It seemed a little long but I was happy with the end result of the love triangle. The final battle was really exciting. Helen has come a long way since that first book.
Goodman is not afraid to kill off fairly major characters and there are a couple of sad deaths. However a lot is learned about the way their magic powers work and the way the book ends suggests that the author could intend to continue. I hope so.
November 26, 2018
While I still really enjoyed this book and read it in a single day, it was definitely my least favourite in the series. The magic system goes pretty much haywire here, there's a lot that I was confused about and most importantly: while I love a good slow burning romance, I also want that to properly pay off and that decidedly did not happen here in my opinion. You think I read three books about these characters to be happy with a single page of romantic conclusion? Nope.
This is still one of my favourite YA fantasy series ever, I love the setting, the characters, the plot. All of that is true for the first two as well as this one, but I really was hoping for more in the romance section here. Lots of swooning and angst but no actual action, and after three books of pining (mostly on my part) that was quite unsatisfactory. An epilogue would have been honestly enough. I don't think that's asking for too much. Excuse me while I go be salty somewhere hoping there'll be a follow up novella or something :P
This is still one of my favourite YA fantasy series ever, I love the setting, the characters, the plot. All of that is true for the first two as well as this one, but I really was hoping for more in the romance section here. Lots of swooning and angst but no actual action, and after three books of pining (mostly on my part) that was quite unsatisfactory. An epilogue would have been honestly enough. I don't think that's asking for too much. Excuse me while I go be salty somewhere hoping there'll be a follow up novella or something :P
August 6, 2019
Good solid 3 stars. It all gets a bit long and repetitive by book three. Not bad just like I felt “over it” by the end. I definitely would still recommend it.
I really appreciated this trilogy. I’m shelving it in my “new-adult-gems” GR shelf because the characters are over 18 and this is the type of NA I am always searching for—the kind that isn’t basically porn!
I really appreciated this trilogy. I’m shelving it in my “new-adult-gems” GR shelf because the characters are over 18 and this is the type of NA I am always searching for—the kind that isn’t basically porn!
November 18, 2018
This is the third and final book in a trilogy that's best described as: Jane Austen meets Buffy. A Regency lady discovers that she is one of the few people able to fight and kill demons, which take over human bodies and feed on souls. With the help of her mentor, the brooding Lord Carlston, she has to learn how to fight them, while also keeping her secret superhero alter-ego hidden from high society English ton.
It's one of those trilogies where each book builds on the one before it, and makes the story richer and richer, while raising the stakes. It also features one of the longest running and best plot twists of all time. High octane demon-fighting, Regency social politics, angst-ridden romance and the best heroine of all time - I could read about Lady Helen forever. I've already put in my request for a sequel.
It's one of those trilogies where each book builds on the one before it, and makes the story richer and richer, while raising the stakes. It also features one of the longest running and best plot twists of all time. High octane demon-fighting, Regency social politics, angst-ridden romance and the best heroine of all time - I could read about Lady Helen forever. I've already put in my request for a sequel.
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May 1, 2017EDIT, January 21st, 2017 --- Aaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh. This book is incredibly far away. HOW can I wait, after that ending (The Dark Days Pact)!? Tell me it isn't so...
Book One - The Dark Days Club - was sooooooo good! I need the sequel, and this one!
Book One - The Dark Days Club - was sooooooo good! I need the sequel, and this one!
February 1, 2019
Review posted on Fafa's Book Corner!
Beware spoilers ahead!
Trigger warning: Death, physical violence, drugging someone, manipulation, cheating, sexism, misogynistic society, graphic fight scenes, and abuse of power/authority.
The Dark Days Deceit was read for the theme Reborn Tales. For a book group called The Theme Thieves.
Lady Helen is preparing for her wedding to the Duke of Selburn. She receives a letter from her aunt Lenore saying that she will be visiting soon. This scares Helen as her aunt isn't aware that she is a Reclaimer. And any of her recent activities.
Lord Carlston meanwhile is looking for Lady Elise. Thus far there have been no findings. Lord Carlston and Lady Helen get into a fight. Lady Helen fears that her marriage to the Duke of Selburn will be put to the test. As her aunt and many other friends start joining the party Lady Helen is having a hard time completing her Reclaimer duties. With Deceivers more prominent Lady Helen and Carlston soon find themselves backed in a corner. Can the two defeat the Grand Deceiver and make it out alive?
I have been a longtime fan of this series! So I was really looking forward to this installment. I am happy to say that I enjoyed it! As per usual this is book is written in third person limited following Helen. There are chapter numbers and letters. There are dates and the year. Plus there is a lace like pattern on the tips of the pages.
The Dark Days Deceit was so tense! The beginning from the end was tense. With maybe a few nice and peaceful moments. And a hilarious scene. There was even tension between Helen and Carlston. At first it was just that they were mad at each other. But then it shifted to romantic tension. Which I think was done very well.
Some new characters are introduced. Lord Henry and Lady Georgina who are going to be Helen's in-laws soon. Aunt Lenore and Andrew come back in this book. A few new Reclaimers come in as well.
There was some more world building present. Particularly with the Grand Deceiver. The Ligatus also comes into play. And how it's effecting Lord Carlston, Lady Helen, and Darby. I really enjoyed all the information and how it fit in with the plot. The plot twists and reveals were so good!
As always I loved reading about the relationship Lady Helen has with those around her! I was surprised at the friendship with Lady Georgina. I assumed that we weren't supposed to like her. The author instead chose to add more layers. Which I really appreciated. Her mentoring with Sprat was also sweet to read about! I really like Sprat. And was so happy that she played a huge role in the story.
It was nice to read about Helen's aunt and brother. I was happy when they came back in. They provide a good support for her. Really great family dynamics. The author also surprised me by adding some layers to Helen's uncle. While he is awful and sexist, he cared about them. In his own way. He set up Helen's bank account as he did with his wife.
The romance was pretty good to! I enjoyed reading about the love triangle. And the back and forth that Helen went through. I wasn't happy with how the love triangle ended. But I commend Helen's strength.
I did have a few problems. I'm kind of upset about Selburn being the Grand Deceiver. I think that there was a better way to end the love triangle. Also about Lady Margret and Delia's deaths. It felt like all Helen wasn't left with too many female friends.
Overall I enjoyed this installment! I highly recommend this series.
Beware spoilers ahead!
Trigger warning: Death, physical violence, drugging someone, manipulation, cheating, sexism, misogynistic society, graphic fight scenes, and abuse of power/authority.
The Dark Days Deceit was read for the theme Reborn Tales. For a book group called The Theme Thieves.
Lady Helen is preparing for her wedding to the Duke of Selburn. She receives a letter from her aunt Lenore saying that she will be visiting soon. This scares Helen as her aunt isn't aware that she is a Reclaimer. And any of her recent activities.
Lord Carlston meanwhile is looking for Lady Elise. Thus far there have been no findings. Lord Carlston and Lady Helen get into a fight. Lady Helen fears that her marriage to the Duke of Selburn will be put to the test. As her aunt and many other friends start joining the party Lady Helen is having a hard time completing her Reclaimer duties. With Deceivers more prominent Lady Helen and Carlston soon find themselves backed in a corner. Can the two defeat the Grand Deceiver and make it out alive?
I have been a longtime fan of this series! So I was really looking forward to this installment. I am happy to say that I enjoyed it! As per usual this is book is written in third person limited following Helen. There are chapter numbers and letters. There are dates and the year. Plus there is a lace like pattern on the tips of the pages.
The Dark Days Deceit was so tense! The beginning from the end was tense. With maybe a few nice and peaceful moments. And a hilarious scene. There was even tension between Helen and Carlston. At first it was just that they were mad at each other. But then it shifted to romantic tension. Which I think was done very well.
Some new characters are introduced. Lord Henry and Lady Georgina who are going to be Helen's in-laws soon. Aunt Lenore and Andrew come back in this book. A few new Reclaimers come in as well.
There was some more world building present. Particularly with the Grand Deceiver. The Ligatus also comes into play. And how it's effecting Lord Carlston, Lady Helen, and Darby. I really enjoyed all the information and how it fit in with the plot. The plot twists and reveals were so good!
As always I loved reading about the relationship Lady Helen has with those around her! I was surprised at the friendship with Lady Georgina. I assumed that we weren't supposed to like her. The author instead chose to add more layers. Which I really appreciated. Her mentoring with Sprat was also sweet to read about! I really like Sprat. And was so happy that she played a huge role in the story.
It was nice to read about Helen's aunt and brother. I was happy when they came back in. They provide a good support for her. Really great family dynamics. The author also surprised me by adding some layers to Helen's uncle. While he is awful and sexist, he cared about them. In his own way. He set up Helen's bank account as he did with his wife.
The romance was pretty good to! I enjoyed reading about the love triangle. And the back and forth that Helen went through. I wasn't happy with how the love triangle ended. But I commend Helen's strength.
I did have a few problems. I'm kind of upset about Selburn being the Grand Deceiver. I think that there was a better way to end the love triangle. Also about Lady Margret and Delia's deaths. It felt like all Helen wasn't left with too many female friends.
Overall I enjoyed this installment! I highly recommend this series.
June 27, 2018
Listen. With this last book being published in a handful of months and the trilogy being soon complete, I’m going to need way more people to read the series because it is an underrated gem and EVERYONE IS SLEEPING ON IT.
So here’s my plea: Get on it. Please. I’m sitting here, having just finished the final book, and I want to scream about it to an audience who would understand my blathering, but I can’t because a). this book isn’t being published until November and b). far too few have read the first two installments anyway. THE DARK DAYS series is legitimately one of my favorite historical fantasies. I’m always wary of bestowing such honorifics on series that are unfinished. However, now that I have read the complete series, I can say this with definitive measure. If you’ve ever wondered what a Jane Austen would be like if it contained a paranormal/supernatural element (but, you know, was actually good unlike some well-known books I could name), this is for you. Everything is so meticulously well-researched down to every little detail that I would like to commend Alison Goodman for that alone if everything else weren’t also of exceptional merit. I cannot overstate it enough. All of those details reel you in to the setting, fully immersing you into the time and place and then WHAM! smacking you full force with the fantastical elements that end up woven rather seamlessly throughout the narrative. How well-researched this series is might be my favorite thing about it, to be honest - and I love A LOT of things about it, no less the vibrant characters and a delicious, simmering, slow-burn romance full of tension and mutual aching (my weakness oh no!). There is something for everyone to enjoy from the thrilling action to the history to the unique magical qualities to the aforementioned romance to a bevy of other great relationships and, yes, especially Helen, our protagonist.
Helen’s development and progression from the beginning of book one to the end of this one was not only a genuine treat, but earned as well. I’ve never been more fond of a fictional character and their trajectory. And it’s so satisfying! THE DARK DAYS DECEIT as a whole is satisfying and certainly one of the better series conclusions I’ve read so far this year. Sure, some of the major reveals were ones I called long ago. However, there were enough surprises and charm that my overall enjoyment never felt derailed. I love that I will be able to look back on this series with fondness rather than retroactive ambivalence due to a failure to stick the final landing. I AM SO RELIEVED. I will also, of course, be spending the next several months leading up to this book’s release politely shoving this series on every soul I encounter in my bookstore (thankfully, I get paid to push books on people and it is the BEST) because, again, everyone should stop sleeping on it. So really. Get on it. I’m doing you a favor, truly.
P.S.
So here’s my plea: Get on it. Please. I’m sitting here, having just finished the final book, and I want to scream about it to an audience who would understand my blathering, but I can’t because a). this book isn’t being published until November and b). far too few have read the first two installments anyway. THE DARK DAYS series is legitimately one of my favorite historical fantasies. I’m always wary of bestowing such honorifics on series that are unfinished. However, now that I have read the complete series, I can say this with definitive measure. If you’ve ever wondered what a Jane Austen would be like if it contained a paranormal/supernatural element (but, you know, was actually good unlike some well-known books I could name), this is for you. Everything is so meticulously well-researched down to every little detail that I would like to commend Alison Goodman for that alone if everything else weren’t also of exceptional merit. I cannot overstate it enough. All of those details reel you in to the setting, fully immersing you into the time and place and then WHAM! smacking you full force with the fantastical elements that end up woven rather seamlessly throughout the narrative. How well-researched this series is might be my favorite thing about it, to be honest - and I love A LOT of things about it, no less the vibrant characters and a delicious, simmering, slow-burn romance full of tension and mutual aching (my weakness oh no!). There is something for everyone to enjoy from the thrilling action to the history to the unique magical qualities to the aforementioned romance to a bevy of other great relationships and, yes, especially Helen, our protagonist.
Helen’s development and progression from the beginning of book one to the end of this one was not only a genuine treat, but earned as well. I’ve never been more fond of a fictional character and their trajectory. And it’s so satisfying! THE DARK DAYS DECEIT as a whole is satisfying and certainly one of the better series conclusions I’ve read so far this year. Sure, some of the major reveals were ones I called long ago. However, there were enough surprises and charm that my overall enjoyment never felt derailed. I love that I will be able to look back on this series with fondness rather than retroactive ambivalence due to a failure to stick the final landing. I AM SO RELIEVED. I will also, of course, be spending the next several months leading up to this book’s release politely shoving this series on every soul I encounter in my bookstore (thankfully, I get paid to push books on people and it is the BEST) because, again, everyone should stop sleeping on it. So really. Get on it. I’m doing you a favor, truly.
P.S.
November 27, 2021
*3.5/5 stars*
The Dark Days Deceit is great conclusion to this outstanding series! I would highly recommend this trilogy to anyone looking for a historical fiction with well built regency setting and many amazing deatils of the time, believable and charming characters, with a dash or two of romance and the paranormal.
It has been some time since I read the first two books, but reading this one made me remember all the details pretty quickly and I was glad to be with the characters once again.
That said, this one was not my favourite book of the series - that would be book two. The third and final book, while amazing, was my least favourite. But some book in a series always has to take that last place, this trilogy is still outstanding and well above many other YA historical fictions for me.
One of my qualms was that the plot, and most of the revelation, was predictable. And I wished for a bit more of the dark plot from book two, while this gave me more of the vibe of book one. At the same time, I liked the conclusion anyway. I liked how the plot of it was done, even if it wasn't exactly shocking, and some little details did surprise me.
I also wished we got a tad bit more of the romance between Lady Helen and Carlston, this book seemed to be all about the obstacles. The whole series, really, which is part of the appeal of the romance, but in this book I felt like we didn't really move forward from book two with these two. Like all the progress in the romance was done in book two and not in this one, for most of this instalment. I loved Helen and Carlston so much, especially in book two, that I just wished to see more of them here, more progress. Which could've been done at least with an epilogue, to feel like the trilogy is well and truly wrapped too.
But aside for some qualms, I was glad about the conclusion to the trilogy and savored the read from start to finish. Well written, well built world (both historical and fantasy side of it), well crafted characters. All in all, one of the best historical-fantasy fiction series I've read!
The Dark Days Deceit is great conclusion to this outstanding series! I would highly recommend this trilogy to anyone looking for a historical fiction with well built regency setting and many amazing deatils of the time, believable and charming characters, with a dash or two of romance and the paranormal.
It has been some time since I read the first two books, but reading this one made me remember all the details pretty quickly and I was glad to be with the characters once again.
That said, this one was not my favourite book of the series - that would be book two. The third and final book, while amazing, was my least favourite. But some book in a series always has to take that last place, this trilogy is still outstanding and well above many other YA historical fictions for me.
One of my qualms was that the plot, and most of the revelation, was predictable. And I wished for a bit more of the dark plot from book two, while this gave me more of the vibe of book one. At the same time, I liked the conclusion anyway. I liked how the plot of it was done, even if it wasn't exactly shocking, and some little details did surprise me.
I also wished we got a tad bit more of the romance between Lady Helen and Carlston, this book seemed to be all about the obstacles. The whole series, really, which is part of the appeal of the romance, but in this book I felt like we didn't really move forward from book two with these two. Like all the progress in the romance was done in book two and not in this one, for most of this instalment. I loved Helen and Carlston so much, especially in book two, that I just wished to see more of them here, more progress. Which could've been done at least with an epilogue, to feel like the trilogy is well and truly wrapped too.
But aside for some qualms, I was glad about the conclusion to the trilogy and savored the read from start to finish. Well written, well built world (both historical and fantasy side of it), well crafted characters. All in all, one of the best historical-fantasy fiction series I've read!
December 2, 2018
Three years after blowing my mind with The Dark Days Club and almost two years after nearly breaking my heart with the disappointing follow-up The Dark Days Pact, Alison Goodman returns to her gorgeously drawn and demon-rich version of Regency England to conclude the story of Lady Helen Wrexall and her elite cadre of wedding planners.
Oh, wait, sorry. I meant demon-hunters.
It's an easy mistake to make. When last we saw Lady Helen, she'd pulled her partner - smolderer-in-chief William, Earl of Carlston, who's basically Darcy with glass daggers - back from the edge of supernaturally-induced madness by performing a ritual that left them bonded, heart and soul... right before learning that his supposedly-dead wife was very much alive. Bit of a buzz-kill, that. Rather than discussing how one might leverage one's position as the last bastion of England's defense against a ravening demon horde to acquire a Crown-approved divorce, Helen fully commits herself to marrying her brother's best friend, the Duke of Selburn. Oh, and she continues to work with Carlston to locate the Grand Deceiver whose plot threatens the fate of England and the world. But mostly she angsts about her feelings for Carlston and Selburn, and thinks about her wedding, or tries not to think about her wedding.
Goodman's world is as perfectly-researched as ever, and her incredible use of historical detail brings the Bath setting of this novel to life around the reader. The broad strokes of the plot are actually good (if predictable from the first novel), but Deceit suffers from a bad case of sprawl; it could easily be a hundred pages shorter, and should have had about four fewer characters in play. As it is, the characters I've loved from the first novel are just sketched in and given little to do, including our official favorite thing, Lord Carlston, the bulk of whose lines are actually silent conversation that Helen is interpreting in her head. Like any FX, the supernatural aspect which worked so well in the first novel edges toward silliness here with its overuse, with fight sequences that are less fights than Helen channeling some power in a way that reminded me mostly of one of my friend's complaints that every superhero movie these days seems to involve a giant beam of light shooting into the sky to open a portal. And I swear to God, whatever line editor allowed Goodman to repeat the phrases "Grand Reclaimer dyad" and "Reclaimer beat" 42,615 times in the 531 pages of this novel needs to learn how to use the find and replace function in Word.
And thus, we come to the end. Oh Carlston, you deserved better.
With all my issues - and I didn't even get to my frustration with Lady Helen's lack of self-awareness about what she wants in life - The Dark Days Deceit is still a decent read, and a step up from the second book in the trilogy. I suppose I just wanted something that lived up to the immense promise of the first novel. In this, I may not have been deceived, but I am at least slightly disappointed.
Oh, wait, sorry. I meant demon-hunters.
It's an easy mistake to make. When last we saw Lady Helen, she'd pulled her partner - smolderer-in-chief William, Earl of Carlston, who's basically Darcy with glass daggers - back from the edge of supernaturally-induced madness by performing a ritual that left them bonded, heart and soul... right before learning that his supposedly-dead wife was very much alive. Bit of a buzz-kill, that. Rather than discussing how one might leverage one's position as the last bastion of England's defense against a ravening demon horde to acquire a Crown-approved divorce, Helen fully commits herself to marrying her brother's best friend, the Duke of Selburn. Oh, and she continues to work with Carlston to locate the Grand Deceiver whose plot threatens the fate of England and the world. But mostly she angsts about her feelings for Carlston and Selburn, and thinks about her wedding, or tries not to think about her wedding.
Goodman's world is as perfectly-researched as ever, and her incredible use of historical detail brings the Bath setting of this novel to life around the reader. The broad strokes of the plot are actually good (if predictable from the first novel), but Deceit suffers from a bad case of sprawl; it could easily be a hundred pages shorter, and should have had about four fewer characters in play. As it is, the characters I've loved from the first novel are just sketched in and given little to do, including our official favorite thing, Lord Carlston, the bulk of whose lines are actually silent conversation that Helen is interpreting in her head. Like any FX, the supernatural aspect which worked so well in the first novel edges toward silliness here with its overuse, with fight sequences that are less fights than Helen channeling some power in a way that reminded me mostly of one of my friend's complaints that every superhero movie these days seems to involve a giant beam of light shooting into the sky to open a portal. And I swear to God, whatever line editor allowed Goodman to repeat the phrases "Grand Reclaimer dyad" and "Reclaimer beat" 42,615 times in the 531 pages of this novel needs to learn how to use the find and replace function in Word.
And thus, we come to the end. Oh Carlston, you deserved better.
With all my issues - and I didn't even get to my frustration with Lady Helen's lack of self-awareness about what she wants in life - The Dark Days Deceit is still a decent read, and a step up from the second book in the trilogy. I suppose I just wanted something that lived up to the immense promise of the first novel. In this, I may not have been deceived, but I am at least slightly disappointed.
March 7, 2019
Goodman finally offers us a great conclusion to this urban fantasy.
Once more, the early nineteenth century setting of Bath is painted in many, historically correct, details. This is something that has always impressed me, namely the amount of work the author has had to do to gather all these, and then use them in a light hand. The result creates a compelling and vivid world, but also a contrast to the fantastic component of the novel. Each side pulls our characters, on one hand having to follow the social mores of the time, while on the other, fighting a war against ‘energy-eating' demons who want to take over the world!
Being the last instalment, much is at stake. Still, Goodman does take her time with the narrative, putting our dear Helen through so much pain, both physical and emotional! The parallel of course between our heroine’s choices and the life of real contemporary girls is always present but doesn’t detract from the story. On the contrary, it adds to it. I also appreciated how Goodman developed the protagonists, even once going against the stereotype in a very satisfying manner.
I must admit that it took me a while to get in the book, but once there, I couldn’t stop! Compared to the previous two instalments, this one pales a little, but I still enjoyed it enormously.
Once more, the early nineteenth century setting of Bath is painted in many, historically correct, details. This is something that has always impressed me, namely the amount of work the author has had to do to gather all these, and then use them in a light hand. The result creates a compelling and vivid world, but also a contrast to the fantastic component of the novel. Each side pulls our characters, on one hand having to follow the social mores of the time, while on the other, fighting a war against ‘energy-eating' demons who want to take over the world!
Being the last instalment, much is at stake. Still, Goodman does take her time with the narrative, putting our dear Helen through so much pain, both physical and emotional! The parallel of course between our heroine’s choices and the life of real contemporary girls is always present but doesn’t detract from the story. On the contrary, it adds to it. I also appreciated how Goodman developed the protagonists, even once going against the stereotype in a very satisfying manner.
I must admit that it took me a while to get in the book, but once there, I couldn’t stop! Compared to the previous two instalments, this one pales a little, but I still enjoyed it enormously.
December 28, 2018
I am trash for Lord Carlston.
*****
I need this book more than anything else in the world right now
*****
I need this book more than anything else in the world right now
November 28, 2018
My feelings toward Goodman right now...
I am so disappointed. Here are the reasons why:
1. Completely predictable. I knew who the Grand Deceiver (wait...let me repeat the phrase 20 million more times like in the book) b/c there was no way for Helen to become free otherwise. As the character says in the book, Helen was so afraid of her own powers, she led herself down this dumb path. Her wanting to coalesce to society in the first two books makes sense as she is brand new to all this and not equipped with elevated power. But, at some point, I wanted to see Helen rise above all of that. Because she doesn't, the plot is predictable, providing not one ounce of strain to either side (good or evil) in the way of surmountable obstacles. From the first page, I knew who the GD was.
2. I hear the word "ligatus" over and over like an ear worm from how many times it was repeated. Ok Ok we get it. She's the ligatus. They are the grand reclaimers. They're trying to kill the grand decivers. OMG! I KNOW what happened in the last scene, please do not recap it for me. The damn heart beats, mercy! PLEASE STOP REPEATING EVERYTHING!!!
3. I had no idea what was happening in the fight scenes, absolutely no clue. They were so overwritten with unnecessary detail that I couldn't get a picture in my mind as to what was actually happening. Fight scenes, because of the innate confusion of fighting, should be written as simply as possible. WHERE WERE HER BETA READERS???
4. There was so much potential for this book, but ultimately, it failed for me b/c Helen was so stuck on being accepted by society. It was frustrating to continuously hear her be concerned about something that has no consequence. If anybody knew that society meant jack squat when faced with mortal danger, it should've been Helen. Imagine the tension if she had shucked it. If she had decided to follow her heart but still needed access. I think this was Goodman's way of trying to keep Helen pure and good, but she needed some grit. Kisses are nice, but Carlston deserved more passion.
I am so disappointed. Here are the reasons why:
1. Completely predictable. I knew who the Grand Deceiver (wait...let me repeat the phrase 20 million more times like in the book) b/c there was no way for Helen to become free otherwise. As the character says in the book, Helen was so afraid of her own powers, she led herself down this dumb path. Her wanting to coalesce to society in the first two books makes sense as she is brand new to all this and not equipped with elevated power. But, at some point, I wanted to see Helen rise above all of that. Because she doesn't, the plot is predictable, providing not one ounce of strain to either side (good or evil) in the way of surmountable obstacles. From the first page, I knew who the GD was.
2. I hear the word "ligatus" over and over like an ear worm from how many times it was repeated. Ok Ok we get it. She's the ligatus. They are the grand reclaimers. They're trying to kill the grand decivers. OMG! I KNOW what happened in the last scene, please do not recap it for me. The damn heart beats, mercy! PLEASE STOP REPEATING EVERYTHING!!!
3. I had no idea what was happening in the fight scenes, absolutely no clue. They were so overwritten with unnecessary detail that I couldn't get a picture in my mind as to what was actually happening. Fight scenes, because of the innate confusion of fighting, should be written as simply as possible. WHERE WERE HER BETA READERS???
4. There was so much potential for this book, but ultimately, it failed for me b/c Helen was so stuck on being accepted by society. It was frustrating to continuously hear her be concerned about something that has no consequence. If anybody knew that society meant jack squat when faced with mortal danger, it should've been Helen. Imagine the tension if she had shucked it. If she had decided to follow her heart but still needed access. I think this was Goodman's way of trying to keep Helen pure and good, but she needed some grit. Kisses are nice, but Carlston deserved more passion.
January 15, 2019
This had a lot of elements I enjoyed, starting with the little details of Regency life of the English gentry, and of Bath in the early 1800s. I liked the way Alison Goodman contrasted all the rules governing the gentry's interactions with the urgent needs of the member of the Dark Days Club to investigate and stop the work of the Grand Deceivers and other Deceivers. I actually enjoyed how Helen chafed at having to pick fabrics and dishware for her upcoming marriage to Selburn when she clearly needed and wanted to be doing far more interesting and necessary things. It was great how Helen continued to learn how to use her abilities, and how Carlston did not see her or Darby as lesser beings because of their gender. And though the plot moved along at swiftly, I found myself feeling less engaged while reading this last installment of Helen's story, than I had with book 1. My reaction to this book was actually a little more positive than my reaction to book 2, but something still detracted from my experience, so instead of the 4.5 stars I was hoping to give this book, I'm currently vacillating between 3.5 and 4 stars.
January 2, 2019
Better than book 2 but worse than Book 1. I still love Darby the most. And her relationship w/ Quinn is just the sweetest. Also, I appreciate seeing Helen's aunt being so supportive in this book.
However, Helen and Lord Carlston have become rather lackluster as individuals and as a couple, which is such a disappointment b/c I felt like they at least had potential in the first book.
Interesting plot twists especially towards the end of the book.
Things that you might want to know (WARNING: Spoilers below)
Happy/satisfying ending?
Love triangle? Cheating? Angst level?
Tears-worthy?
Humor?
However, Helen and Lord Carlston have become rather lackluster as individuals and as a couple, which is such a disappointment b/c I felt like they at least had potential in the first book.
Interesting plot twists especially towards the end of the book.
Things that you might want to know (WARNING: Spoilers below)
Happy/satisfying ending?
Love triangle? Cheating? Angst level?
Tears-worthy?
Humor?
May 7, 2019
Ahhhhhh I do love a last minute twist which turns everything on its head!!
This series was honestly a treat for me as a history nerd. The level of detail put into the historical construction is just breathtaking, and you get a brilliant sense of the English Regency period. It works very well as a series to read if you enjoyed Cassandra Clare’s The Infernal Devices too, which is set a bit later in the Victorian period.
The only thing I would say is that whilst I adored Lady Helen as a heroine, I didn’t feel as connected or invested as I would’ve liked to have been. This was mostly when it came to the love interests though - I just didn’t really feel the connection between her and Carlston or Selburn, really? (I was Team Selburn at certain points though). I really valued the excellent female friendship between Helen and Darby, however, and would still certainly recommend this series.
Also, if Goodman ever wants to do a small spin-off about Helen & Carlston in early 1800s Moscow you can bet I would be d y i n g to read that
This series was honestly a treat for me as a history nerd. The level of detail put into the historical construction is just breathtaking, and you get a brilliant sense of the English Regency period. It works very well as a series to read if you enjoyed Cassandra Clare’s The Infernal Devices too, which is set a bit later in the Victorian period.
The only thing I would say is that whilst I adored Lady Helen as a heroine, I didn’t feel as connected or invested as I would’ve liked to have been. This was mostly when it came to the love interests though - I just didn’t really feel the connection between her and Carlston or Selburn, really? (I was Team Selburn at certain points though). I really valued the excellent female friendship between Helen and Darby, however, and would still certainly recommend this series.
Also, if Goodman ever wants to do a small spin-off about Helen & Carlston in early 1800s Moscow you can bet I would be d y i n g to read that
December 5, 2018
This is one of my absolute favorite YA series. It combines the supernatural with a historical setting and gives off serious Buffy vibes, and although I wasn't ready to see it end, I absolutely love how it went out with a bang. I've long suspected who the ultimate villain was and it was rewarding to have my suspicions confirmed, especially since there was still the matter of how it would all go down. So many twists and turns in this book left me wondering who to trust, with the exception of a chosen few, but it definitely kept things interesting. I could've used a few more chapters featuring the two halves of the Grand Reclaimer bond there at the end, or even just an epilogue, but it was still a great conclusion.
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March 8, 2019Me: knock knock
Duke of Selburn: Who’s there?
Me: Get
Duke of Selburn: Get who?
Me: GET LOST!!
Duke of Selburn: Who’s there?
Me: Get
Duke of Selburn: Get who?
Me: GET LOST!!
September 29, 2018
HOW DOES SOMEONE FEEL SO COMPLETE YET SO EMPTY AT THE SAME TIME
December 4, 2018
OMG!!! Wow! What a twist. I didn't see that coming. So, yeah...this was a great end to the trilogy. Fast paced and really no slow or boring part. Lady Helen and Lord Carlston are amazing characters. Believable, likable, and feel like friends. I got emotionally involved in the story and kept yelling or talking very firmly to the Duke or Lady Helen. Not every book brings that out in me. I am so glad I read this trilogy and highly recommend it.
January 27, 2019
I feel like brevity alone condemns this. I have nothing to say: this was predictable, glacially paced, and boring.
December 13, 2018
*Source* Library
*Genre* Young Adult, Paranormal, Occult & Supernatural
*Rating* 3.5-4
*Thoughts*
The Dark Days Deceit, by author Alison Goodman, is the third and final installment in the Lady Helen series. This series is set in 1812, during what is called the Regency Era. It is a blend of the Regency Era, along with the supernatural. Lady Helen Wrexhall has spent the past 6 months training to be a warrior, often masquerading as a man since women doing men's work is frowned upon. She, along with Lord Carlston are a pair called the Grand Reclaimer. They are bound by blood along with Helen's maid Darby
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*Genre* Young Adult, Paranormal, Occult & Supernatural
*Rating* 3.5-4
*Thoughts*
The Dark Days Deceit, by author Alison Goodman, is the third and final installment in the Lady Helen series. This series is set in 1812, during what is called the Regency Era. It is a blend of the Regency Era, along with the supernatural. Lady Helen Wrexhall has spent the past 6 months training to be a warrior, often masquerading as a man since women doing men's work is frowned upon. She, along with Lord Carlston are a pair called the Grand Reclaimer. They are bound by blood along with Helen's maid Darby
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November 14, 2018
The Dark Days Deceit was everything I had hoped it would be, and so much more! It was thrilling, heart pounding, and oh so satisfying! Over 530 pages, and I read it in one sitting, it was so good! It was a perfect end to my favorite trilogy, and dare I say, quite possibly lined things up for spin off series (hoping).
Lady Helen and Darby have, yet again, braved a "man's world," kicked some ass, and showed those regency period gentleman a thing a or two about what women are capable of. They were brave and daring and really brought the story to life, once again. Along with my favorite seductive, mysterious, dark gentleman, Carlston, the Dark Days Club brought me back to a dangerous world of proper society, and deceivers.
Everything lined up so nicely in this one. Alison did not leave out any recapping details, so I did not feel like I forgot anything from the first two books. She also made sure the little details that connected all three books existed. It was all those little details, and the flow of the story that made this such a successful ending to an already amazing trilogy!
There was danger, passion, intrigue, and surprises galore. It was a perilous conclusion, and also a romantic beginning, for certain characters and story lines, as well as a journey of self discovery for a few of them. There was love, loss, betrayal, and tests of friendship. It was glorious! There was so much tension and buildup, and the ending was so satisfying!
I loved it! I only wish it didn't have to end. The Dark Days Club was an amazing first book. The Dark Days Pact only got better, and The Dark Days Deceit was absolutely incredible and exciting! Alison introduced me to a historically accurate world with a big supernatural twist, so it still felt real and possible. I could feel the danger and intensity throughout the trilogy and I fell in love with the characters. I couldn't have asked for a better story and atmosphere!
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Lady Helen and Darby have, yet again, braved a "man's world," kicked some ass, and showed those regency period gentleman a thing a or two about what women are capable of. They were brave and daring and really brought the story to life, once again. Along with my favorite seductive, mysterious, dark gentleman, Carlston, the Dark Days Club brought me back to a dangerous world of proper society, and deceivers.
Everything lined up so nicely in this one. Alison did not leave out any recapping details, so I did not feel like I forgot anything from the first two books. She also made sure the little details that connected all three books existed. It was all those little details, and the flow of the story that made this such a successful ending to an already amazing trilogy!
There was danger, passion, intrigue, and surprises galore. It was a perilous conclusion, and also a romantic beginning, for certain characters and story lines, as well as a journey of self discovery for a few of them. There was love, loss, betrayal, and tests of friendship. It was glorious! There was so much tension and buildup, and the ending was so satisfying!
I loved it! I only wish it didn't have to end. The Dark Days Club was an amazing first book. The Dark Days Pact only got better, and The Dark Days Deceit was absolutely incredible and exciting! Alison introduced me to a historically accurate world with a big supernatural twist, so it still felt real and possible. I could feel the danger and intensity throughout the trilogy and I fell in love with the characters. I couldn't have asked for a better story and atmosphere!
Thank you to the publisher for providing me with this free ARC in exchange for my honest review, and as part of the blog tour.
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February 28, 2019
1) The Dark Days Club ★★★★★
2) The Dark Days Pact ★★★★★
"You are my heartbeat. My pulse. You are the fire in my blood and the laughter in my soul."
This trilogy is the best Victorian YA fantasy I read. I had an amazing time and once I finished to read the first book, I needed to finish the entire trilogy before being able to pick up another book. Lady Helen is the most realistic Victorian YA heroine, the romance didn't bore me out of my mind and the History research made by the author was the best in historical YA fantasy books and probably my favorite thing about this series. Like in the two previous books, Alison Goodman talks about the real historical places, people and events that she blends with the fictional world in her author's note - don't skip author's note for this series!
It seems that many readers were disappointed by the descriptions of the preparations of Helen's wedding with to the Duke of Selburn. I personally wasn't bored, but apparently Helen's character development should have been to not care anymore about society, which would have been out of character. I love this series and Lady Helen because it's realistic. I know it's not what many people are used to with YA fantasy and that may be why they found it boring, but for me this third book didn't disappoint and is entirely coherent with the world-building the author created and Helen's character development (because yes, she has a character's development).
About the twist: yes, we all saw it coming. I get why some readers didn't like this book as much because of it. But the amazing thing is that it didn't make me not enjoy this novel, not at all, because I love this world, those characters and the writing.
Now, this is still for me not as good as the two previous books, but because of the fighting scenes. I didn't think it was really good, the supernatural element of the trilogy was has lost a lot of its interest because of it. I almost gave it "only" four stars, but in the end my love for the Lady Helen trilogy won (and also the fact this book is unfairly treated in my opinion, I admit it) and while this last novel wasn't perfect, it was an entirely satisfying conclusion.
2) The Dark Days Pact ★★★★★
"You are my heartbeat. My pulse. You are the fire in my blood and the laughter in my soul."
This trilogy is the best Victorian YA fantasy I read. I had an amazing time and once I finished to read the first book, I needed to finish the entire trilogy before being able to pick up another book. Lady Helen is the most realistic Victorian YA heroine, the romance didn't bore me out of my mind and the History research made by the author was the best in historical YA fantasy books and probably my favorite thing about this series. Like in the two previous books, Alison Goodman talks about the real historical places, people and events that she blends with the fictional world in her author's note - don't skip author's note for this series!
It seems that many readers were disappointed by the descriptions of the preparations of Helen's wedding with to the Duke of Selburn. I personally wasn't bored, but apparently Helen's character development should have been to not care anymore about society, which would have been out of character. I love this series and Lady Helen because it's realistic. I know it's not what many people are used to with YA fantasy and that may be why they found it boring, but for me this third book didn't disappoint and is entirely coherent with the world-building the author created and Helen's character development (because yes, she has a character's development).
About the twist: yes, we all saw it coming. I get why some readers didn't like this book as much because of it. But the amazing thing is that it didn't make me not enjoy this novel, not at all, because I love this world, those characters and the writing.
Now, this is still for me not as good as the two previous books, but because of the fighting scenes. I didn't think it was really good, the supernatural element of the trilogy was has lost a lot of its interest because of it. I almost gave it "only" four stars, but in the end my love for the Lady Helen trilogy won (and also the fact this book is unfairly treated in my opinion, I admit it) and while this last novel wasn't perfect, it was an entirely satisfying conclusion.
August 12, 2019
3.5 stars
What a trilogy and what a finale! Seriously. I know I've said this in both of the other reviews for this trilogy but ignoring the risk of sounding like a broken record for the final time: if you like young adult fantasies, specifically stories and writing similar to Cassandra Clare (note the term "similar", it's not the same story at all), check this trilogy out. I had not heard of this series prior to being sent this final novel from Penguin Random House Canada (thank you!!) and now I will be recommending it to many fantasy lovers.
Now for my thoughts on this concluding novel...
It was, for lack of a better word, an 'epic' conclusion. Let me just say the surprises were plentiful and some of the 'villains' were very, very unsuspected. I won't hint at more than that because of spoilers. Expect the unexpected.
The story continued to enchant me but I do have to admit, compared to the previous two novels in this series, this novel did read slower. There was a lot of explanations and tying up of loose ends required which the novel did well, so due to this, I didn't feel the excitement the same as the previous two books. However, with time, that last third of the novel really picked up and had my jaw dropping to the floor with my grip fastened to the book in anticipation.
I'm so happy to have read this trilogy, it was such a surprise how much that I enjoyed it. I know I will be reading more of this author's published works in the future.
***Thank you to Penguin Random House Canada for sending me a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review***
What a trilogy and what a finale! Seriously. I know I've said this in both of the other reviews for this trilogy but ignoring the risk of sounding like a broken record for the final time: if you like young adult fantasies, specifically stories and writing similar to Cassandra Clare (note the term "similar", it's not the same story at all), check this trilogy out. I had not heard of this series prior to being sent this final novel from Penguin Random House Canada (thank you!!) and now I will be recommending it to many fantasy lovers.
Now for my thoughts on this concluding novel...
It was, for lack of a better word, an 'epic' conclusion. Let me just say the surprises were plentiful and some of the 'villains' were very, very unsuspected. I won't hint at more than that because of spoilers. Expect the unexpected.
The story continued to enchant me but I do have to admit, compared to the previous two novels in this series, this novel did read slower. There was a lot of explanations and tying up of loose ends required which the novel did well, so due to this, I didn't feel the excitement the same as the previous two books. However, with time, that last third of the novel really picked up and had my jaw dropping to the floor with my grip fastened to the book in anticipation.
I'm so happy to have read this trilogy, it was such a surprise how much that I enjoyed it. I know I will be reading more of this author's published works in the future.
***Thank you to Penguin Random House Canada for sending me a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review***
December 8, 2018
Infinity of stars for Alison and her Lady Helen series.
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this series. It's my favourite in the whole world (right after Harry Potter, but, you can't really count Harry, because it wouldn't be fair). It has everything: awesome heroine, society events, beautiful gowns, evil creatures, fighting, saving the world, romance, chivalrous Lords and charismatic Dukes.
If I had one realistic Christmas wish which could come true, it would be so Lady Helen books get more attention and are translated to as many languages as possible, because everybody should read them.
So this book. Guys, it was PERFECTION. For the final book in a series, it was everything I hoped it would be and much much more. I couldn't stop reading, and when I was near the end, I just wanted to stay in this wonderful world Alison created. It is incredibly well-written and the research behind this book and also previous two is just spectacular.
Lady Helen is one of my favourite literature heroines and I so wish to be her friend. She feels real, relatable and from now on, when I am in trouble, I will just think "What would Lady Helen do?".
So if you haven't read these books yet, go and take a chance with Dark Days Club, you will fall completely in love, just wait.
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this series. It's my favourite in the whole world (right after Harry Potter, but, you can't really count Harry, because it wouldn't be fair). It has everything: awesome heroine, society events, beautiful gowns, evil creatures, fighting, saving the world, romance, chivalrous Lords and charismatic Dukes.
If I had one realistic Christmas wish which could come true, it would be so Lady Helen books get more attention and are translated to as many languages as possible, because everybody should read them.
So this book. Guys, it was PERFECTION. For the final book in a series, it was everything I hoped it would be and much much more. I couldn't stop reading, and when I was near the end, I just wanted to stay in this wonderful world Alison created. It is incredibly well-written and the research behind this book and also previous two is just spectacular.
Lady Helen is one of my favourite literature heroines and I so wish to be her friend. She feels real, relatable and from now on, when I am in trouble, I will just think "What would Lady Helen do?".
So if you haven't read these books yet, go and take a chance with Dark Days Club, you will fall completely in love, just wait.
December 12, 2021
I'm not sure why I waited so long to jump into the Lady Helen series. I've owned them for a while but somehow forgot about them. But... if see the disaster of tornado books in my room you would probably realize why I haven't gotten to them. One month I was really into cleaning and reorganizing my books and now I just have piles of books randomly throughout the house. Maybe one day I will eventually get to doing what I originally planned.
Maybe.
So, while I'm ignoring my cleaning goals, it seemed like a good time to read some books. Especially when it came to this series. I feel like I was always seeing great reviews and how likable Helen was. I'm not going to lie - I got those vibes while reading this too. She was definitely a bad ass but got herself into some interesting situations.
Then there's the endless questions I had. Eventually answers came my way but it took a long time. As for the romance? Well, it was pretty good up to a point. Don't get me wrong, I still really enjoyed the characters but the romance in this one was just okay for me. I think everything else kind of saved it though.
In the end, this book had twists that I didn't predict and I'm kind of shocked right now.
Maybe.
So, while I'm ignoring my cleaning goals, it seemed like a good time to read some books. Especially when it came to this series. I feel like I was always seeing great reviews and how likable Helen was. I'm not going to lie - I got those vibes while reading this too. She was definitely a bad ass but got herself into some interesting situations.
Then there's the endless questions I had. Eventually answers came my way but it took a long time. As for the romance? Well, it was pretty good up to a point. Don't get me wrong, I still really enjoyed the characters but the romance in this one was just okay for me. I think everything else kind of saved it though.
In the end, this book had twists that I didn't predict and I'm kind of shocked right now.
Want to read
March 27, 2018While I wasn't a fan of the first two book covers, I quite like this one.
ALSO, it's the FINALE. Be still, my heart.
If Carlston and Helen don't get together, THERE WILL BE WORDS. If one of them dies, THERE WILL BE ANGRY WORDS.
ALSO, it's the FINALE. Be still, my heart.
If Carlston and Helen don't get together, THERE WILL BE WORDS. If one of them dies, THERE WILL BE ANGRY WORDS.
November 24, 2018
I loved Alison Goodman’s writing in the first two books; but bloody hell, the final instalment of the Lady Helen trilogy was a huge disappointment.
I’ll share more of my thoughts later on.
PS. I still love Lord Carlston! Lady Helen, on the other hand, can go lick Julia Roberts’ hairy armpits.
I’ll share more of my thoughts later on.
PS. I still love Lord Carlston! Lady Helen, on the other hand, can go lick Julia Roberts’ hairy armpits.
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