The Darkest Joy by Marata Eros

Sometimes you come a cross a book so powerful that it is hard to describe the intense feelings that you get. This new book that has just been released is one of those. It is a a book that you need to be prepared to read in one sitting – okay, two at most – and be prepared to be introduced to Brooke.

The Darkest Joy by Marata Eros
Gallery Books
ISBN 9781476752211
February 2014

The Synopsis: Six months ago, Brooke Starr was one impeccable piano performance away from Juilliard. Now, she is lonely, devastated, orphaned – seeking solace in a place where the sun never sets and trying to make sense of the dark tragedy that clouds her shattered heart.

There are no coincidences in life.

Deep-sea fisherman Chance Taylor can’t imagine what his life would be if he’d never taken that midnight stroll to the pier. Had never seen the intriguing, raven-haired girl swan dive into the Alaskan sea. Had never plunged into the icy waters to rescue her . . . and finally felt her electric charge.

As their blazing chemistry consumes them, Chance is determined to save Brooke from her demons. But Brooke knows she must find her own footing. She thinks she’s already lost everything—until the terror of her past catches up with her and threatens all that she has left: her life, her love, and the freedom to choose between drowning in grief and finding joy in the darkness.

My Thoughts: I am going to lay it out there for you right up front – this book is somewhat dark and it is loaded with intense feelings of despair and sadness. If you deeply feel for the characters in a book, be prepared for this one. Brooke is a broken woman and you follow her through her despair and her healing. This is a poignant book that leaves you feeling happy, sad and as shell-shocked as the main character does in parts of this story.

The author does an amazing job pouring this girls heart into the story. But it is not only sadness as there is the bright outlook when she meets Chance – and what a perfect name for him. Handsome with a wonderful heart, he falls hard for Brooke and wants to help her break free of her past. There are plenty of twists to add to the story overall and keep those pages turning.

This novel falls under many categories for me. It is a work of fiction, full of suspense, romance, mystery and happiness too. It is one that is intended for adult readers and one that is really a work of art. The author did an amazing job on her characters; I still think about them today. I love the who-done-it twist at the end. I was not expecting that at all but it was so fitting!

For a great all around read that will suck you right in and not let you go until the end, check out The Darkest Joy! It is a great read!

Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free product to try out so she could evaluate and use it for her review. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.