A review by oliviaangelixx
Angels in the Dark by Shannon Elliot

dark emotional tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

After a strip bar owner is kidnapped by a man who wants to take everything from her, her friend Jay (who happens to be in love with her) will stop at nothing to get her back. Along the way she finds many who take her under their wing, creating a harem that will help her overcome her trauma and fight the upcoming evil.

I read this book in one sitting.. I couldn't put it down! The LGBTQ+ representation is done really well, and it was nice to see some of these identities actually come up in a romance book with such dark themes. It felt more authentic that way. I will say, all of the characters the MC comes across becoming infatuated with her is a bit unrealistic... but who wants realism in fiction?! Exactly. It just works for the plot.

I felt as though there could've been a lot more buildup to the majority of the scenes. For the most part it felt like the connections between the characters came out of nowhere, and the immediate trust from someone who has just been through a horrific experience felt a bit odd. I felt like none of them actually knew anything about each other and they were all so willing to jump into everything for the MC. It led to some whiplash at times.

Overall it was an enjoyable book! I'm really glad I was sent an ARC copy to review! Thank you to the author!!
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