The Dark of Twilight by Kate Danley is the first book
in the Twilight Shifters series. The story opens as Aein, a young girl, begins
her new position in Lord Arnkell’s guard. She is being sent on her new
assignment to the eastern borders. Unfortunately, something strange happens
when she arrives to the border and she is sent back to Lord Arnkell by her
partner, Lars, to raise the alarm of a new threat. Lord Arnkell seems
unconcerned but sends reinforcements to the eastern border. Some time later, at
a great feast, something terrible happens. The people have fallen under a
trouble curse and now it is up to Aein to find a cure before it is too late. Will
she be able to find a cure? Is there someone or something behind this terrible
curse?
The Dark of Twilight was an enjoyable yet simplistic
story. It was an easy read as the story moved along quickly, moving from action
to action without much downtime. Unfortunately, I doubt I will continue the
trilogy. I did not care for the main character, Aein, as she acts more like a
lovesick teenager than a warrior in a royal guard. As a villain, Lord Arnkell
is weak. Aein has two potential love interests and the attempts at a love triangle
is also weak. Maybe the love triangle will get more intense with the other books,
but I have no interest to read further. However, I see teen readers enjoying it
and those who enjoy fantasy stories.
The Dark of
Twilight
is available in
paperback and eBook
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