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A review by loverofromance
Visions of Darkness by A.L. Jackson
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review. Also my tags may have spoilers in them so be forewarned before checking out full review.
Book Evaluation:
Plot: ποΈποΈποΈποΈποΈ
World Building:πππππ
Cover:πππππ
Hero: π¦Έπ»π¦Έπ»π¦Έπ»π¦Έπ»π¦Έπ»
Heroine:π¦Έπ»ββοΈπ¦Έπ»ββοΈπ¦Έπ»ββοΈπ¦Έπ»ββοΈπ¦Έπ»ββοΈ
Intimacy Level: π₯π₯π₯
Relationship Building: πππππ
Heart & Feels:πππππ
Witty/Banter/Reaction of Laughter: πππππ
Page Turner Level:πππππ
Narration:π§π§π§π§π§
Ending:π§§π§§π§§π§§π§§
Overall View: β¨β¨β¨β¨β¨
First Impressions
Visions of Darkness is the first book in a fantasy themed series by AL Jackson. I knew the minute that this author came out with this that I would want to read this one and I have to say that I fell hard for the romance in this one. Now I don't think I would call this fantasy romance to be honest. As its still in our world, I would term this paranormal romance with magical realism elements in it. I did find what the author created here to be quite fascinating though. I wasn't sure how a contemporary romance author would do in a different sub genre, but I actually fell hard for this one here. The world building was beyond enthralling and it had her lyrical style of writing that I found beyond compelling and I didn't want to put this one down at all.
First Line
"Gather round, children."
The Main Protagonists
The Hero: Pax
The Heroine: Aria
Summary
Aria met a boy when she was a girl in her dreams when she drifters into a different world, the nightmare world of Faydor, she along with the others just like her fight the demons " the Kruen" and this is where she met Pax who has been her childhood friend. Growing up her family thought she was mentally harming herself and traumatized, they never truly tried to understand her or even believe her. She grew used to keeping the truth from them. But now she is a adult, but now she is in trouble, her waking world is giving her hallucinations and her parents have forced her into a mental institution but now her life is in danger from the Kruen as they are becoming a force in the waking world. Pas and Aria meeting in life is forbidden, but Pas refuses to let Aria go and be at risk because of warnings. He will protect her at all costs, but their adventures drift in the in between of the waking world and the hidden realm, will their love be enough to overcome the forbidden threshold?
What I Loved
Visions of Darkness was beyond captivating. From the first chapter, I was so quickly brought into this world that this author introduces and immediately you can sense the connection that Pax and Aria have together. They have a love that is bright and intense and beyond bold. We see such growth in our characters, more from Aria as we get more POV from her than we do Pax. I do kinda wish it had been more equal so we could have seen more from Pax's perspective. I was so drawn into their relationship. How they will do so much for each other, the needs they have attention for and don't neglect each other. I loved how Aria was constantly aware of Pax and his needs and not wanting to neglect him. I absolutely adored that in this heroine.
The plot of the story will definitely keep you on the edge of your seat. My heart broke for Aria in how she is betrayed by those that raised her and those she trusted. I loved how Pax saw her and was always her steady rock. We see their individual strength and how strong they are with their own powers and how capable they are in their fighting abilities and being so aware of the evils they have to face. You see how years have taught them self discipline and a inner determination and you can really sense that in the story in such a awe powering way.
What I Struggled With
I didn't really struggle with much in this book. It left with a bit of a teaser in the end, but thanksfully no cliffhanger for our couple. Loved how it resolved for them and I am eager to see what the author plans on for this series here.
Narration
POWERFUL!!!! It will literally sweep you off your feet. This pair is so well done and I adored how they really capitalized on the inner workings of emotional and development that grows throughout the story here.
Overall View
A.L. Jackson literally creates a work of literal art of a unique paranromal world of dream walking, embracing your magical inner talents and connecting through the acceptance of your duty and calling....it melted my heart in every way!
Book Details (also in my shelves)
Sub Genre: Paranormal Romance, Magical Realism
Character Types: Dream Walking, Alpha Mellow, Psychic Abilities, Warriors
Themes: Mutual Pining, Magical Realism, Friendships, One True Pairing
Tropes: Forbidden Love, Friends to Lovers, Childhood Sweethearts
Book Perspective
DUO POV
Relationship Conflict vs Plot Conflict
Plot Conflict
If you like these authors, I recommend This Book
Kristen Ashley
Thea Harrison
Sherrilyn Kenyon
Recommendation For Reading Order
Yes
Steam/Spice Explanations
Simmering cup of tea---soft warm touches and light intimacy
Warmin' by the fire- a medium level of sexual tension, a balance of sexual and emotional intimacy, lighter on the details in the sexual moments.
Steamin' up the room -the sexual content is more explicit in the language and tone, heavier amount of sexual scenes.
Blazing fire to the building-The prime focus is the sex scenes, scorching hot, and could burn one. Less focus on the emotional intimacy to the relationship.
Narrators:
Teddy Hamilton, Victoria Mei
Book Evaluation:
Plot: ποΈποΈποΈποΈποΈ
World Building:πππππ
Cover:πππππ
Hero: π¦Έπ»π¦Έπ»π¦Έπ»π¦Έπ»π¦Έπ»
Heroine:π¦Έπ»ββοΈπ¦Έπ»ββοΈπ¦Έπ»ββοΈπ¦Έπ»ββοΈπ¦Έπ»ββοΈ
Intimacy Level: π₯π₯π₯
Relationship Building: πππππ
Heart & Feels:πππππ
Witty/Banter/Reaction of Laughter: πππππ
Page Turner Level:πππππ
Narration:π§π§π§π§π§
Ending:π§§π§§π§§π§§π§§
Overall View: β¨β¨β¨β¨β¨
First Impressions
Visions of Darkness is the first book in a fantasy themed series by AL Jackson. I knew the minute that this author came out with this that I would want to read this one and I have to say that I fell hard for the romance in this one. Now I don't think I would call this fantasy romance to be honest. As its still in our world, I would term this paranormal romance with magical realism elements in it. I did find what the author created here to be quite fascinating though. I wasn't sure how a contemporary romance author would do in a different sub genre, but I actually fell hard for this one here. The world building was beyond enthralling and it had her lyrical style of writing that I found beyond compelling and I didn't want to put this one down at all.
First Line
"Gather round, children."
The Main Protagonists
The Hero: Pax
The Heroine: Aria
Summary
Aria met a boy when she was a girl in her dreams when she drifters into a different world, the nightmare world of Faydor, she along with the others just like her fight the demons " the Kruen" and this is where she met Pax who has been her childhood friend. Growing up her family thought she was mentally harming herself and traumatized, they never truly tried to understand her or even believe her. She grew used to keeping the truth from them. But now she is a adult, but now she is in trouble, her waking world is giving her hallucinations and her parents have forced her into a mental institution but now her life is in danger from the Kruen as they are becoming a force in the waking world. Pas and Aria meeting in life is forbidden, but Pas refuses to let Aria go and be at risk because of warnings. He will protect her at all costs, but their adventures drift in the in between of the waking world and the hidden realm, will their love be enough to overcome the forbidden threshold?
What I Loved
Visions of Darkness was beyond captivating. From the first chapter, I was so quickly brought into this world that this author introduces and immediately you can sense the connection that Pax and Aria have together. They have a love that is bright and intense and beyond bold. We see such growth in our characters, more from Aria as we get more POV from her than we do Pax. I do kinda wish it had been more equal so we could have seen more from Pax's perspective. I was so drawn into their relationship. How they will do so much for each other, the needs they have attention for and don't neglect each other. I loved how Aria was constantly aware of Pax and his needs and not wanting to neglect him. I absolutely adored that in this heroine.
The plot of the story will definitely keep you on the edge of your seat. My heart broke for Aria in how she is betrayed by those that raised her and those she trusted. I loved how Pax saw her and was always her steady rock. We see their individual strength and how strong they are with their own powers and how capable they are in their fighting abilities and being so aware of the evils they have to face. You see how years have taught them self discipline and a inner determination and you can really sense that in the story in such a awe powering way.
What I Struggled With
I didn't really struggle with much in this book. It left with a bit of a teaser in the end, but thanksfully no cliffhanger for our couple. Loved how it resolved for them and I am eager to see what the author plans on for this series here.
Narration
POWERFUL!!!! It will literally sweep you off your feet. This pair is so well done and I adored how they really capitalized on the inner workings of emotional and development that grows throughout the story here.
Overall View
A.L. Jackson literally creates a work of literal art of a unique paranromal world of dream walking, embracing your magical inner talents and connecting through the acceptance of your duty and calling....it melted my heart in every way!
Book Details (also in my shelves)
Sub Genre: Paranormal Romance, Magical Realism
Character Types: Dream Walking, Alpha Mellow, Psychic Abilities, Warriors
Themes: Mutual Pining, Magical Realism, Friendships, One True Pairing
Tropes: Forbidden Love, Friends to Lovers, Childhood Sweethearts
Book Perspective
DUO POV
Relationship Conflict vs Plot Conflict
Plot Conflict
If you like these authors, I recommend This Book
Kristen Ashley
Thea Harrison
Sherrilyn Kenyon
Recommendation For Reading Order
Yes
Steam/Spice Explanations
Simmering cup of tea---soft warm touches and light intimacy
Warmin' by the fire- a medium level of sexual tension, a balance of sexual and emotional intimacy, lighter on the details in the sexual moments.
Steamin' up the room -the sexual content is more explicit in the language and tone, heavier amount of sexual scenes.
Blazing fire to the building-The prime focus is the sex scenes, scorching hot, and could burn one. Less focus on the emotional intimacy to the relationship.
Narrators:
Teddy Hamilton, Victoria Mei