What's funny is that she then goes on to rant and act disgusted about Emerson's character based on nothing but the fact that he has money, saying he must be a bully because he has it. Turning that kind of money down just isn't an option for most, and it shows Daphne's privilege. This alone separates her from actual poor people, like her boss Robert, and it actually makes her look a touch stuck-up and ignorant people that don't have a rich brother to fall back on on an emergency do not have the luxury of saying no to $100,000, even if it gives a man the wrong idea about you. Anyway, the MC Daphne does this whole 'playing poor' act where she lives in a crap apartment and puts her art in a crap gallery, and then has the nerve to turn down if crazy money for her paintings out of some mistaken point of pride. The way she makes me feel tells me how much I like this book because it's only when I feel strongly about characters that I know I've found a good novel. I wanna start by saying that I love the story and I plan on continuing on with the series, but wow, Daphne is a little bit ridiculous. It’s a shame.ĭaphne, rich woman who hates rich people. ::sigh:: I believe the remaining books are months away from landing here.

I truly hope that once the remaining 2 books are released here at Audible, I will have not given up on this entirely. I’m envious of those who find this trilogy after all 3 books have released in audio. So, spend the credit if you are capable of waiting. This was worth a credit…and more! BUT, be warned, as I type this review, only part 1 has been released as of now…and this is a story you’ll want ALL of at once. I don’t believe anyone could have narrated her better. Stephanie Rose, as well, was the perfect choice for Daphne. It’s one of the best performances I’ve heard to date. He grasped the character of Emerson and performed it flawlessly. (Can we please normalize all audio of a duet or trilogy be released simultaneously? The slow trickle is a way to lose listeners.) Aaron Shedlock is AMAZING in this. This sociopath wrapped in a cloak is a tantalizing pull. I anxiously await the remaining 2 books of the trilogy to be released in audio.

Emerson is a mystery I want to solve-but also one I don’t believe can be. This is such a beginning of something so deep, dark, and intriguing.

Dark Reign by Amelia Wilde