I am a big fan of this book! It hooked me right from start and I couldn't be happier that I decided to pick it up. 
 And I Darken gave me something I have been waiting for: a story about siblings where neither is dependant of the other but help each other. I really don't have enough words to express how happy I was to have the two main characters, Lada and Radu, be siblings! Their relationship was interesting to read and what hooked me the most. And it wasn't only this relationship that took a hold of me. Kiersten White built all the relationships masterfully complex and not black and white. I admire that. 
 This year I have been really into historical stories which hasn't been showing that much in my reading as on the shows I've watched on Netflix but this fit right into that. The story kept me on the edge of my seat and thinking about the story when I had to do something else than read. 
 I am mesmerized. I would grap the sequel right now if it was possible. I need to know how the story of Lada, Radu and Mehmed continues!