Book Review: Immortal Dark by Tigest Girma
Title: Immortal Dark by Tigest Girma
Publication Date: 3rd September 2024
Publisher: Lothian Children’s Books
RRP: $24.99
Rating: 4/5 stars
Synopsis:
It began long before my time, but something has always hunted our family.
Orphaned heiress Kidan Adane grew up far from the arcane society she was born into, where human bloodlines gain power through vampire companionship. When her sister, June, disappears, Kidan is convinced a vampire stole her—the very vampire bound to their family, the cruel yet captivating Susenyos Sagad.
To find June, Kidan must infiltrate the elite Uxlay University—where students study to ensure peaceful coexistence between humans and vampires and inherit their family legacies. Kidan must survive living with Susenyos—even as he does everything he can to drive her away. It doesn’t matter that Susenyos’s wickedness speaks to Kidan’s own violent nature and tempts her to surrender to a life of darkness. She must find her sister and kill Susenyos at all costs.
When a murder mirroring June’s disappearance shakes Uxlay, Kidan sinks further into the ruthless underworld of vampires, risking her very soul. There she discovers a centuries-old threat—and June could be at the center of it. To save her sister, Kidan must bring Uxlay to its knees and either break free from the horrors of her own actions or embrace the dark entanglements of love—and the blood it requires.
Book Review:
Immortal Dark is an enigmatic and dark Fantasy Romance from stary to finish. There was little exposition at the start and the story jumped straight to the mystery and thrill of the story, making you thirst for more as you read on!
Girma writes in such a captivating and deliciously atmospheric manner. The Dark Academia themes in this were stunning, with a castle-like university backdrop, secret groups, and vampire lore so intricate that it adds depth and richness to the story. Indeed, a lot happens in this book. So many twists and turns that you wouldn’t expect. But you will fly through it!
What surprised me the most about this book is the enemies to lovers romance. What I love most about this trope is seeing the development between the characters and how the author constructs situations that allow them to grow together. Our main protagonists absolutely loathe each other. Like, they would literally go for blood if it went there. They hated each other THAT much. It was cold and utterly brutal. But the author did such an amazing job molding their relationship. The way they grew together added the extra layer of depth to the story, making the story more believable. Plus it makes you root for them both!
Overall, Immortal Dark is a fast-paced, rich and charming enemies to lovers Fantasy Romance that is bound to captivate you from page 1. I had a lot of fun with this and hope you do too!
Thank you so much to Hachette Australia and Date A Book for sending over an ARC in exchange for an honest review! <3
