Darkness Becomes Her (Gods & Monsters, #1) in Once Upon a Twilight blog

Dec 15, 2010 Once rated it it was amazing

Shelves: debut-author-2011

Be prepared to be enamored within the first couple of pages that you read. Kelly did not hold back when she wrote her Debut novel, she brings her A-game. The book brings something new to the paranormal world. The storyline is grand. This book has all the supernatural elements you are a fan of in other books but written in a manner that has not been written before. The Greek mythology is a perfect blend to go along with a futuristic New Orleans. Kelly wrote each characters flawless. One thing tha Be prepared to be enamored within the first couple of pages that you read. Kelly did not hold back when she wrote her Debut novel, she brings her A-game. The book brings something new to the paranormal world. The storyline is grand. This book has all the supernatural elements you are a fan of in other books but written in a manner that has not been written before. The Greek mythology is a perfect blend to go along with a futuristic New Orleans. Kelly wrote each characters flawless. One thing thats very important to me when I read a new book or series is, are the characters memorable? Yes they are in Darkness becomes her.

I will give as much as I can without spoiling the book. Picture New Orleans in the future after 2 massive Hurricanes ruin what you know today as New Orleans. The United States doesn't even consider it part of the country anymore. A group of wealthy families buy New Orleans and change the name to New 2. We are introduced to Ari she considers her self very strange. It might be due to the fact that she has white hair and teal eyes, did I mention if she cuts her hair it reappears again. Ari wants to know more of her past such as her mother since sh has been in foster care practically all her life. She finds a message from her mom, its real simple. RUN! well I can tell you Ari runs but right to the place her mother meant for her to stay away from New 2. On this trip she comes across what the books calls misfits. They began to help Ari in her journey to discover her past and possibly who or what she is. The oldest on the group is named Sebastian, it turns out Sebastian is more than what meets the eyes. Sebastian and the rest show Ari she is not alone in being different, New 2 is a haven for the different. Ari then begins to discover her part and what she finds out is not something you can swallow down easily, will her new friends stick by her side? On February 22nd go to the book store and pick up your copy to find out. You will not be disappointed.

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Jan 12, 2011 Charlie rated it really liked it

Shelves: urban-fantasy

An original blend of urban fantasy, Greek Mythology and natural occurring events--not to mention freaks, geeks and misfits. In Darkness Becomes Her, the area of New Orleans is changed by a massive hurricane. We know this really happened, but Keaton gives it a twist. Also, there is an ambiguity about whether the characters (and reader) are living an alternative outcome to a hurricane like Katrina, or is this a future New Orleans. Either makes for an interesting premise and discussion about whethe ...more

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Jan 19, 2011 Larissa rated it it was amazing

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Rating: 4.5 stars

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I am a big fan of Kelly’s Books as Kelly Gay, so when I found out she was releasing a new Y.A. novel under the Kelly Keaton name, I was thrilled and couldn’t wait to get my hands on it. Thanks to Kelly and the Simon Schuster Galley-Grab program I was able to read this book early and I am so glad I did!

Darkness Becomes Her is an awesome YA read with all the elements that compose a great novel: An awesom ...more

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Jan 21, 2011 Megan rated it really liked it

Darkness Becomes Her is the Kelly Keaton's YA debut. This book is the first in her Gods & Monsters Series. It's an intoxicating mixture of Greek myth and folk legend with a healthy dose of the magic that only New Orleans can provide.

New Orleans and half of the state of Louisiana was destroyed by hurricanes and storms. The Nine Families of the Novem bought the wasteland that had been their home from the US government and made it a sanctuary for their familes and others like them who fall outside ...more

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