Jessica's Reviews > The Dark Days Club

*I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review*

4.5 stars
I really enjoyed reading this book!
It was so well-researched and bursting with historical details! I could tell right away that Alison Goodman really spent a lot of time learning about life in 1812, London! I've since been to her website and Pinterest board and I think it's amazing how she included important figures of the era, artists, fashions, buildings, etc! She even researched the moon and weather patterns so it would be accurate as well!

Another aspect I really liked was the pacing. After reading what this book was about I thought for sure it was going to have fight scenes in every chapter and demons galore. Instead, our main character, Helen, was slowly submerged into this world over the span of the entire book. It was such a relief to not have so much knowledge dumped in our faces 2 chapters in. I loved the main character Helen and how curious and witty she was. Helen (unlike some heroines) wasn't just "okay" with everything two pages later, and really tried to make educated decisions throughout. She has a lot expected of her from her family and society in general.
I'm really looking forward to reading the next book!

(view spoiler)[There were definitely a lot of questions raised about Lord Carlston that we still don't know about. For example with his wife. I still think there's much more to his relationship with the Duke as well. I still suspect some people for being Deceivers and I can't wait for the next book!!
I'd be lying if I said I wasn't excited about seeing Carlston and Helen training together! Eek! (hide spoiler)]