Now that the origins of his power have been revealed, Josh Taylor’s search for answers continues with the arrival of Kallie—a girl he thought only existed in his dreams.

Running from her own secrets, she shows Josh how to use his gift in ways he didn’t know were possible. But, as they push the limits of their abilities, they discover there are consequences to messing with magick.

Security guard Kered knows the repercussions. Finding a power-filled crystal, he starts a chain reaction that brings a dangerous foe from Kallie’s past to Blackbirch and forces a devastating choice. Is Josh and Kallie’s bond strong enough to save them? And will their magick have the power to stop a darkness intent on destroying everything Josh has left?

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.

Having been so pleasantly surprised with Blackbirch: The Beginning, I entered into The Dark Half with a mixture of nerves and excitement. It picks up neatly following the events of The Beginning, with Josh and Sarah coming to terms with the events in the forest. All the while Josh tries to understand more about his powers.

Once again, it really did not disappoint. In this outing, we meet the mysterious Kali, the girl Josh has been communicating with through his dreams. Instantly drawn to her, Josh shares a connection that Sarah cannot begin to understand – their mutual experiences of the magick they posses and of loss. But, as is always the case, nothing is quite as it seems.

Josh and Sarah find themselves dragged into a dark mystery surrounding Kali, and the abilities that magick can imbue a user with. Things take a dark and deadly turn in a final face off that only seems to leave Josh and Sarah with more questions than answers.

The tension in this second book is wonderful, really building as the tale unfolds. It’s action packed and full of twists and turns. I’m really looking forward to book three in the series.

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