Alexandria Bishop

Here we are again at the end of a duet/trilogy and I find myself unable to write a review for Book 1 (Dating In the Dark) and Book 2 (Sinking in the Shadows) without pulling Book 3 into the discussion.

Marek and Tinley pulled me in from Book 1. I loved the concept of how they met along with the enemies to lovers aspect of the storyline. Book 1 kept me engaged and entertained to plow onto Book 2 because cliffhanger. (More on that in a minute)

Books 2 & 3 delivered a bit more drama into the story. Subplotlines had you wondering about what's up with the best friend. Luna was a perfect addition to keep me entertained. To be honest, the hero is missing from majority of storyline development between the last two books. The plot is focused on Tinley and her journey through the situations. For me, I want the relationship development along with all the hearts and flowers so I wished for more that and less of the subplotlines.

Cliffhangers: Okay yes, each book ends on one. Not dramatic where you are stuck. But now a decision, do I move on? Which I applaud the story development for not leaving readers feeling unfulfilled. Possibly I could be feeling this way as I was able to binge on the trilogy. But for those picking it up now, you are armed with the knowledge of a HEA without sleepless nights.

This author has delivered an entertaining story that my angsty followers will enjoy.… (mehr)

Heat: 1
Rating: 3 (Maybe 3.5)
Ok, so this isn't a bad book. I liked the characters well enough. Even though its YA, I didn't find Ashtyn super immature/annoying (I mean, don't get me wrong, she is a high school girl so there is the normal level of immature/annoying). However, the story is really predictable. Nothing that happened was at all surprising. I found myself skimming through a good portion of it because I felt like it was a book I had read before.
Its not poorly written in any way, and I actually will probably recommend it to a few of my students. But, when you have read as many books as I have, this book didn't bring anything new to the genre and thats what I am looking for.… (mehr)

What a great book. It is a cliffy, but that doesn’t really matter to me. This book was funny with a bit of mystery in it, mystery as in the speed dating in the DARK. Who does that? Tinley does, and she actually gets a keeper!

The whole dating in the dark thing, threw me a little, why would you want to meet someone that you cannot see and actually go on a date with him. But, this works, somehow, it works.

I’m not one for giving away spoilers, but this book ends with a HUGE secret!!! I love that the two main characters actually know each other before the dark date! Since it left me screaming at the end, I can seriously only give it 4 stars.
… (mehr)