THE DESCENT by Alma Katsu is the ending of a trilogy, but I haven't read the first two books. To get the best sense of character development, it would probably be best to read them first, but there is plenty of explanation for the history of the characters to know what's going on.

I was anxious at first because I hadn't read the other two, but the way this story flows is absolutely breathtaking. Lanore's narration is so engrossing, so powerful, and it makes for an excellent supply of storytelling. It feels like you fall right into the story from the first page, and it takes you through a world that's a bit haunting, a bit frightening, but more than a bit mesmerizing and lovely. Surrounding all the mythology/paranormal stuff that goes on in the book, is a story of one woman's journey of love and what it means when you finally open your heart to the truth it's been trying to tell you. I love how the plot just flows right along, not at the quickest of paces, but taking a stride that is somehow perfectly steady. It does not rush to answer all the questions built up in this story (and I'm sure some that have been building up since book one), but it nicely guides you to the answers and leaves you feeling satisfied and wrapped up by the end of the book.

Whether or not you've been following this series, Katsu is not an author to miss out on. If you enjoy adult paranormal/mythology tales, then this would be a wonderful series to get into.

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