Beautiful Darkness (Caster Chronicles #2)

Reader reviewed by Ms.Stephanie

I was not impressed with this book. You have these two young lovers that are madly in love with each other, but Lena is throwing herself a pity party throughout the whole book. She ends things with Ethan because she doesn't feel as if he could possibly love her if she goes 'dark' Ethan is one of the most real characters. I really enjoyed reading about Ethan altough, being Left, Cheated on, and Beat Up all through the book. Don't you think that he would get the Hint and just give Up on Lena? It wouldn't be a romance book if Ethan finally gets to Lena and They get back together. BIG SHOCKER THERE! The Spunky Ridley really becomes quite a main charater but towards the middle her sassy additude made me want to pull her hair out. Some of the Context was hard to comprehend especially when they are in the Tunnels. It's about a 700 page book that could be shortened into about 400.

Reader reviewed by WulfLuva

The second installment of the Caster Chronicles series will captivate you from the first line. There's a roller coaster of unsuspecting romances, mysteries and betrayal that all come unraveling around the small area of Gatlin County, keeping Ethan Wate from mending the gap that's been growing stronger between him and Lena Duchannes- a Caster with major mojo. Her guilt will haunt you while Ethan's story will make you fall for the poor mortal boy all over again.

And fall I did. Ethan's poor plight had me in tears for almost half of the book. I couldn't help but think, "Why? Why must this happen to such a wonderful couple?" But I know that Kami and Margaret had beautiful reasons.

The plot constantly caught me by surprise and I loved the book so much for that because lately there has been too much repetition in paranormal novels. The introduction of two other love interests (for whom I will not say) is painful but welcome and kept me screaming "MORE! I need more!" which made me powerless when it came to putting the book down. I had to finish it and I did so in less than 12 hours, a major feat if you ask me.

So all-in-all, the secret Caster world and it's twisting ways are addicting and the ending will have you begging on your hands and knees, ready to become Kami and Margaret's slaves, for the next installment in this life-altering series.

Reader reviewed by Courtney Rae

We last left Ethan, Lena, and the little town of Gatlin right after
Lenas 16th birthday. Or as the Caster world calls it, her claiming.
The
choice between Light and Dark was looming over Lenas head, with
consequences on both sides.

Beautiful Darkness starts off days
after the Sixteenth Moon.
We are back in Ethan Wates head, following
him through life in a small town with a Caster girlfriend. But life
isnt back to normal like we all hope.
Lena changed after her
claiming. Pushing the one who loves her further and further away.
Ethan
wants nothing more than to help Lena and make her happy again. He
understands what it is like to lose someone you care so much about.
But
the more he tries the more she pulls away. And now Ethan is hearing a
new song, Seventeen Moons, and seeing visions that relate to Lenas dead
Uncle Macon. What does all this mean to him? And why is Lena acting
like she was claimed and is going dark?

Kami Garcia and Margaret
Stohl are absolutely brilliant. I thought it was going to be tough to
top Beautiful Creatures, but they did it!
I knew something wasnt
going to go right with Ethan and Lena, just that feeling you get when
you pick up a book. But the story line exceeded my expectations by
miles!
You read about your favorites from Beautiful Creatures, but
you are also introduced to some new, very memorable characters.
I was
very excited to see that Link was in it, a lot! I love him and his
studly ways. And he is extremely studly in this one! I almost like him
more than Ethan... almost.
In BD, you will also get more into the
Caster world. Wanted to learn more about the Lunae Libri?
Well, just wait until you pick up
Beautiful Darkness. And when you do, strap in your seat belts, kids.
This read is like riding a wild roller coaster, at night, on Halloween.
Trust me, that is a very high praise from me!