In the Dark (Book 1 of ?) by C.J. Blaire

First Line:

What if I never come back?

Summary:

Isa was raised to be an assassin.

The Veiled Brotherhood is the only home she knows, until she is face-to-face with her new target, a Fae who claims to know more about her than she does. A past she has tried to recover.

Secrets from her past start to unravel.

She is not who she thought she was, and neither is the king she has served since childhood.

My Review: NO SPOILERS

SUCH A WHIRLWIND

I’m still collecting my thoughts. First off, this book was beautifully written. I loved Blaire’s writing style; it was effortless, and each line left me wanting more. The world-building was also great! There wasn’t too much or too little description, which I usually find helpful, as I still want to use my imagination while reading.

Isa was an amazing FMC. She’s strong-willed and realistically questions the events happening around her. Also, that plot twist! I have no idea how she’s going to handle the truth going forward, but it makes me SO curious to see! I really enjoyed this book, one of my favorites I’ve read this year, and can’t wait to keep reading more of Blaire’s work!

Thank you so much for choosing me as an ARC Reader!

Rating:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

My Favorite Quote(s):

"And I can assure you, nothing I give is ever sloppy."

His laughter is rich and warm, coating my insides like a thick quilt.

"I never knew what my favorite color was until I ran into you..."

Page Count

409 Pages

Date Finished:

September 29th 2025

Book Genre:

Fantasy, Romance, Romantasy, Slow Burn