Brightling by B.B. Aspen
Blurb:
Bonds have been broken.
Brightlings are fading & hidden.
Darklings are unsated & starved.
The Stars no longer shine for guidance,
they burn with vengeance.
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My Review:
This was an exceptional book. The opening world building made
me unsure at first, but once I settled in, I could not stop reading. The
characters are beautifully written, each with rich, distinct histories. I
especially appreciated the thoughtful genderfluid representation. The FMC is
flawed, frustrating, brave, loyal, and incredibly resilient, and the family
dynamic among partners of multiple gender identities is presented simply and
naturally as family. Well done.
Overall, I loved the characters, the spice, and the meaningful
bonds between them. I would absolutely recommend it to a friend.
Brightling is a dark, spicy, emotional standalone that took a
little time to pull me in because of the heavier opening world building, but
once the story found its rhythm, I was fully invested. The characters are the
highlight, with each Darkling adding a distinct personality and dynamic. Danika
is a flawed but resilient FMC whose past, relationships, and healing journey drive
much of the story.
Dark romance readers will find plenty to enjoy, including tension, banter,
revenge, found family, diverse representation, and spice. I especially
appreciated that the relationships go beyond the physical, with loyalty,
forgiveness, consent, and healing woven throughout.
The standalone format is another big plus because the story feels complete
without waiting for another book. Dark, filthy, emotional, and slightly
unhinged, Brightling delivers.
I will be buying the physical copy for my trophy shelves!
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