This was a DNF at the 42% mark. The writing, as such, wasn't bad, but the characters and plot line? Yikes.
First off, our Heroine, Scarlett, or Purples (gag) as the H likes to call her. She's one special surly snowflake. Plagued by visions/memories of her parents death - that she's not sure really happened or not - but the vision is pretty precise and if she's been having it for twenty years then I'm not sure why she feels the need to go on meds, considers herself a bit loopy but other than that very mundane.
When she witnesses a magical event - the author can't decide whether to make Scarlett scared and unwilling to believe, or balls out throwing herself forward for no reason what so ever. Scarlett's motivations never really make sense - she hunts for an entire day for the H, then when she sees something a little off (even though she's witnessed several off things in previous encounters) she decides to make a run for it.
Then there is Wilder, the H, or not so affectionately as I like to refer to him as the a-hole. Seriously, everything out of his mouth is derogatory, a put down or just offensive.
I assume these two get together eventually - but as neither are likeable I wish them nothing but a lot of togetherness time.
The story / plot - Scarlett's motivations too often failed to make sense. She's witnessed some seriously weird stuff, but is still unwilling to believe any magical explanation, shrieking and being kind of a doofus. Tracking down Wilder made no sense. Running from him. Submitting to the test at the Naturals HQ when they are all jerks??? None of this made any sense.
Her hair is purple - and several times the author hints that this is natural - in what world does anyone have purple hair and not believe in the supernatural??
Surly heroine. Arrogant a-hole Hero. A storyline that at the 42% really hadn't gone anywhere. The problem is - the special snowflake discovering a magical world and that she has special powers has been done to death - and if you are going to adhere to that trope then you better make sure your characters & plot are stellar, because otherwise, as it does in this case, it will suffer badly in comparison to so many other stories that went down the same path but did it so much better.
Buying Options
Kindle Price: | $0.00 |
includes tax, if applicable |


![Dark Descent (The Arondight Codex Book 1) by [Nicole R Taylor]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51-Ku4Feg9L._SY346_.jpg)
Follow the Author
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.
OK
Dark Descent (The Arondight Codex Book 1) Kindle Edition
by
Nicole R Taylor
(Author)
Format: Kindle Edition
Nicole R Taylor
(Author)
Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
See search results for this author
|
Customers who bought this item also bought
Page 1 of 1 Start overPage 1 of 1
- Dark Illusion (The Arondight Codex Book 2)Kindle Edition
- Dark Abandon (The Arondight Codex Book 3)Kindle Edition
- Dark Genesis (The Arondight Codex Book 4)Kindle Edition
- Dark Crucible (The Arondight Codex Book 5)Kindle Edition
- Arcane Spirit (The Darkland Druids Book 2)Kindle Edition
- Arcane Revenant (The Darkland Druids Book 4)Kindle Edition
Product details
- ASIN : B07NGQCCYR
- Language : English
- File size : 1818 KB
- Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 308 pages
- Best Sellers Rank: #7,057 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- Customer Reviews:
Customers who viewed this item also viewed
Page 1 of 1 Start overPage 1 of 1
- Wolf's Bane (Moon Marked Book 1)Kindle Edition
- All Too Familiar (Accidental Familiar Book 1)Kindle Edition
- Inborn Magic: Hidden Coven Series, Book 1Kindle Edition
- Shadow Hunters (Shadow Warriors Book 1)Kindle Edition
- A Little Bit Witchy (A Riddler's Edge Cozy Mystery #1)Kindle Edition
- Katarina: The One Goddess (Book 1)Kindle Edition
Customer reviews
4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
191 global ratings
How are ratings calculated?
To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It also analyses reviews to verify trustworthiness.
Top reviews from other countries

Kindle Customer
4.0 out of 5 stars
None stop action
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 March 2020Verified Purchase
Great story and characters odd but workable mix
Kept you on your toes from start to finish loved the mix of characters 😊.
Kept you on your toes from start to finish loved the mix of characters 😊.
2 people found this helpful
Report abuse

Kindle Customer
3.0 out of 5 stars
Something was missing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 July 2020Verified Purchase
Just the three stars. I kept waiting on something else. The book and characters just let it down. It could have taken place anywhere, at any time, past present or future there was nothing special or indeed anything making me want to read the next book. This was disappointing,

Kindle Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Simply awesome
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 February 2021Verified Purchase
Great background with the Arthurian legends and modern London. I want more! Character development and dialogue is well done, I just hope Scarlet becomes less self deprecating. A new author, andi look forward to reading many more by Nicole Taylor.
though understanding her background,
though understanding her background,

Jardine
5.0 out of 5 stars
5*
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 March 2019Verified Purchase
Wow really enjoyed reading Dark Descent first book in the series. Now i cannot wait to read book two to find out what happens next.
One person found this helpful
Report abuse

Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars
As exspected
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 April 2020Verified Purchase
As exspected
One person found this helpful
Report abuse