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Book 2 of Dark Layers
PLEASE NOTE 18+ ONLY - strong sexual content and possessive nature
Synopsis
Your obsession lives on.
Haunted by her desires and abandoned because of her innocence, Anile is forced to face the waking day solo. Elijah has left her infinitely and utterly alone. His absence grows painfully inside her.
Elijah is also struggling with his feelings. He's trying to balance his dark possessing desires and his emotional connection to Anile, but at what cost?
Anile may have hope of rekindling her obsession but how long does she have to wait? And what games will she be forced to endure to prove her trust to Elijah?
While suffering mental pain because of Elijah's tormented past, Anile fights on. She will struggle throughout the coming weeks but she has hope that she can save Elijah from his dark self.
Is he worth her humanity, her innocence, her personal identity?
PLEASE NOTE 18+ ONLY - strong sexual content and possessive nature
Synopsis
Your obsession lives on.
Haunted by her desires and abandoned because of her innocence, Anile is forced to face the waking day solo. Elijah has left her infinitely and utterly alone. His absence grows painfully inside her.
Elijah is also struggling with his feelings. He's trying to balance his dark possessing desires and his emotional connection to Anile, but at what cost?
Anile may have hope of rekindling her obsession but how long does she have to wait? And what games will she be forced to endure to prove her trust to Elijah?
While suffering mental pain because of Elijah's tormented past, Anile fights on. She will struggle throughout the coming weeks but she has hope that she can save Elijah from his dark self.
Is he worth her humanity, her innocence, her personal identity?
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"Dark Layers (Volume Two)" by A. L. Gray
5 out of 5
*this book contains mature subject material (i.e., politics, symbolism, religion, sexually suggestive comments, BDSM, explicit scenes, etc.) and is definitely intended for an older audience with an open-mind.
First of all, I have to apologize that it took me so long to finish the second volume of the “Dark Layers” series, but I had started it a while back and then things just got a whole lot busier for me and I had to neglect it for a while. Well, I’ll have you know that I finally finished it today and I cannot wait to begin the third one (okay, I lied, I already began reading the third one…I couldn’t wait).
Alright, time to get to the good part: what did I think?
I loved it. Just like the first volume, it was incredibly unpredictable. Picking up from where the last book finished, Anile and Elijah just constantly pull you in. You can’t help but fall in love with each character on their own, and when they’re together. There is just so much character development evident throughout the book, and yes, you do find out a little about Elijah’s dark past (which is a whole different story on it’s own). You also do find out about Anile’s family and her past as well. I really find that this helps us, as the readers, to build a better relationship with the characters and understand where they’re coming from and why they are the way they are. I still love how the book is written in first-person perspective and that it is Anile telling the story. Obviously, to get insight into Elijah’s extremely complex mind would be incredible as well and hopefully we do get to have that opportunity.
The relationship between Anile and Elijah in this volume is just…indescribable. I can’t really describe it using words, so you definitely need to experience it for yourself. The emotional tug-of-war that goes on in your mind as you read through some of the scenes are just brutal. One moment you’re like “YES!” and then the next you’re like “What the?!? Are you bloody serious?”, which to me is very important because it just creates a much better reading experience. I love it. One thing that I have to say is that I completely fell head over heels in love with Anile and Elijah’s relationship. He just tries so hard to be what Anile wants him to be and it’s just perfect. I don’t want to say much about it because I could go on and on and on, but also because I want you to witness it for yourself and not spoil it for you.
Now, on to the interesting parts. If you’ve read the first one already (which you should have because there really is no point in reading this one then), then you know that there are some interesting things going on with Elijah. Like me, most of you have already probably figured it out, or at least had some sort of ideas. Well, my theory was totally correct. BUT (a very big but), it was still very shocking to find out about it. There are a few parts that are actually quite creepy…but no less amazing. Those creepy parts are what make this series what it is. I can honestly say that had I known that this was going to happen before I read the series, it probably would not have interested me and deterred me away. BUT, having read half of the series, I can say now that it would have been a big mistake to not read them. I can’t get enough of Anile and Elijah. I am so glad that I was introduced to this series because it is very well-written and A.L. Gray has obviously spent a great amount of time on the series, and it definitely shows. As I said in the previous review, I commend A.L. Gray for taking such risks in her writing because not many authors would do that. They tend to stick with what sells.
In a nut shell, I absolutely adore this series and I cannot wait to finish it. An easy 5 out of 5 stars because it was just that awesome, even the creepy parts. I completely intend to finish the next two volumes over the next few days since I seem to have a little break in all the chaos going on. I’ve already recommended it to many of my friends and fellow book lovers and have had great comments from them as well.
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If you have read my updated version of the "Dark Layers (Volume One)" review post, then you know that volume one and two have recently been merged into one book called "Part One" and volume three and four have been merged into "Part Two". At this moment, I can only find links for both Amazon Canada and Amazon UK, not for Amazon US. Not sure why, but it shows that the books are not available. I've included the links for "Part One" (previously, volumes one and 2), "Part Two" (previously, volumes three and four) AND the whole box set, so all volumes. One note I'll make is that it is much cheaper to buy the box set.
Amazon Canada (Part One)
Amazon Canada (Part Two)
Amazon Canada (Box Set)
Amazon UK (Part One
Amazon UK (Part Two)
Amazon UK (Box Set)
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Thanks for reading! If you have any questions, comments, book suggestions, links, or absolutely anything, feel free to leave a comment or email me!
Lots of love,
~BB♡