Us Dark Few (Book 1 of 2) by Alexis Patton

First Line:

Whoever first said “there is nowhere to go but up,” lied.

Summary:

The surface of the Earth is uninhabitable.

Khalani longs to go to the Domed City, the infamous and last aboveground city. Instead, she is given a life sentence and thrown into prison for a crime she didn't commit. Ruthless prisoners and cold-blooded guards make up Braderhelm Prison, an inescapable underground facility. The worst of the guards, Takeshi Steele.

But there are secrets in the prison. Khalani must find a way out, and Takeshi may be the only one who can help.

My Review: NO SPOILERS

ANGST ANGST ANGST

Juicy angst, an incredible plot, forbidden romance, yearning, and action!?

*bangs table* I need more!

Seriously, I haven’t felt genuinely excited for a sequel in a long time. The tension is amazing, the plot is intriguing, and TAKESHI AGH, I love love love him! Also, that ending was not expected. I'm so curious as to what happens next.

Rating:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

My Favorite Quote(s):

He was a disaster you couldn’t tear your focus away from. He was the unmoving calm while you lean on the precipice of death.

But despite his rough exterior, Takeshi came to her with compassion when she needed it the most. Around him, she didn’t feel like Number 317. She was a human being again, in every good and painful way.

“We were never worlds apart. If we were, you wouldn’t be everywhere inside of me. When I look at you, my chest feels like it’s about to crack open, and all the emotions I’ve beaten down to submission come roaring back with a fucking vengeance.”

Page Count

303 Pages

Date Finished:

April 1st 2025

Book Genre:

Fiction, Dystopian, Fantasy, Mystery, Science Fiction, Thriller, Adventurous, Dark, Tense, Medium-paced