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 Dark Triumph Review 
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 I haven't seen any reviews under four stars for this book. Not even the usual pessimistic downer that will give a book a low rating simply because they're asshats. (I hope this statement doesn't trigger said asshats.) 
 LaFevers knows hows to write. She can write characters, romance, religion, faith, love, family, action, fear, war, and betrayal so incredibly well. She just has an overall gift with words themselves. These are praises that I do not give out often, so I suggest readers take them to heart. 
 I know a few reviews that have used this quote but I must refer to it again, because it captures the essence of this novel in just a few sentences. 
 "In the distance a wolf howls. Let it come, I think. Beast will most likely simply howl back, and the creature will either turn tail and run or fall into line behind him, like the rest of us have." 
 The novel starts off running, Sybella is on a mission for Saint Mortain yet again, except this one is her worst nightmare. She is sent back to the place where all of her nightmares originated, and agrees to it only for one reason-to kill the person that has driven to her into Death's arms herself. 
 Sybella was not one of my favorite characters in GRAVE MERCY but I love her so much in DARK TRIUMPH. We find out why she was acting like she did in the last novel, and my heart broke for her. I even found her more easy to relate to and root for than Ismae. 
 Further proving how awesome LaFevers is, she makes the love interest-Beast-even seem like a prince. Words can not express how much I loved his character, and the interactions between him and Sybella. Apart, they are such broken people with only a specific goal in mind. Together, they make each other so much stronger and more whole. 
 I love historical novels with a passion, and this one even has political betrayal and war-icing on the cake. I feel like these parts are so well written it does not even matter whether you are a fan of these things, they are entertaining and fairly easy to follow anyway. 
 Overall, DARK TRIUMPH met and exceeded my expectations. There is nonstop action, but there are so many other things mixed in it balances out perfectly. Another bonus-Ismae and Duval even make an appearance! 
 I highly recommend this series, especially for those who loved GRAVE MERCY. It is also worth mentioning that you do not have to read that novel before this one, but it is chronological, so keep that in mind! One final piece of advice: 
 Just. Read. It.