Michelle R. (mreneerouser) - , reviewed on 8/26/2010 + 127 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 4

The Darkest Edge of Dawn is everything you would want in an Urban Fantasy. Kelly Gay managed to take the fascinating unique world she debuted for us in The Better Part of Darkness and actually made the story more exciting, darker, edgier, and even heart breaking.

Now that the reader is familiar with the characters from book 1, Gay adds a new depth to them in book 2. You see much more of Emma in this book and she is growing into her own mini-powerhouse like her mom. She even has her own little (ok not so little) sidekick- a hellhound. Charlie has to not only worry about keeping Emma safe (like in book one), but also has to deal with typical pre-teen angst and Emmas unknown but developing powers. Hank is back as Charlies partner and without spoiling it for anyone; he definitely takes the term partner to a completely new level. I love him as a character and he is a perfect balance to Charlies character.

The action, like in Book 1, is outstanding. It is a constant and sometimes, my heart did not stop racing. In fact, I was relieved when there was a quiet moment in the book so I could catch my breath. As before, Charlie must save the city from destruction. Some of the same characters from Book 1 are involved in the story line in book 2, which made the story line itself so much more believable.

The world in the Underground of Atlanta is complex and confusing. I had a difficult time getting all the creatures straight, their powers, and their names. Initially, the book required a lot of concentration and a few times, I was forced to flip back to reread the character description. Once you get all the characters straight, it is smooth sailing.

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