Book Review: Darlings by Nick Rester


I want to thank Nick Rester for gifting me an ARC of Darlings from an Instagram Giveaway. All opinions and views expressed are my own.

Darlings follows the final months of the young adults born with the Iris disease. This rare disease causes its victims to be born physically flawless, but curses them with a twenty-two-year lifespan. At the end of their lives, they gather under one roof in New York City to live out their dreams. Fey Davis is the youngest of the Irises and he soon becomes obsessed with Marcy Darling–the leader of the group. Marcy has everything he’s ever wanted in a girl: strength, confidence, and fierce beauty. But why did he have to meet her so late in his life? As their time comes to an end, Fey experiences love and fame for the first time. Lost in the throes of existential terror, Fey and his new friends count the minutes to their deaths. Gossip Girl meets Gone Girl in this brutal romance.

Review: I give this book 5 out of 5 Unique Stars! When I read this book a few weeks ago I devoured it! Yes, Yes I know I’m a tad behind on my reviews, guilty as charged!🤤 But anyways, I was surprised by the intensity and how much this book sucked me in! Some scenes might trigger some folks but overall this was an awesome and unique book!

I enjoy going to a “what if world” where things might be more dystopian. I felt completely hooked from this brutal romance and it made me feel so many different types of emotions!

I loved Fey and Marcy’s characterization. While reading this book it sucks you in and makes your heart race with the need for wanting to know more! I’m glad I picked up this title and would recommend it to YA readers.

I hope everyone has a marvelous day!

Responses

  1. Good cover.
    Good plot idea.
    Good review from you.
    All good! 🙂
    Best wishes, Pete. x

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    1. Thanks so much Pete! You are so kind!!!😍 xoxo

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  2. Ooh! I love the sound of this and that cover is pretty eye-catching too. Awesome review as usual Ms Dani!🤗

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    1. Thanks so much Kim! I love the cover as well! I really enjoyed this book!😍 You rock Kim!😊

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  3. Devoured! Great review!

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    1. Thanks so much! I always appreciate your comments!😊

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      1. Any time Dani!

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  4. Oooh, this sounds really exciting and intriguing. Great review! 😊

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  5. This sounds super interesting! I love the premise so much, so unique 🙂
    Wonderful review, Dani ❤

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    1. Thanks so much Sophie! It was quite interesting!😍 I hope your having a great day!😊

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      1. You’re welcome Dani! And you too 😀

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  6. This seems to be a good read. Nice review too.

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  7. Great review Dani! 🙂

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  8. Sounds cool, movie-fodder I think 😊

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    1. I agree Fraggle!!! Thanks for your comment!🤗💯😀

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  9. I really want to read this now! I hadn’t heard of it.

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    1. I really enjoyed it Tracy! Thanks so much for commenting on my blog!!!

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  10. This seems so sad😔 I love the book cover though and if you recommend it, I think it can’t be that bad!

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    1. It can be sad at moments but I enjoyed it Taiwo! Things end up different for sure! Thanks for the comment!😗🤗

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      1. It’s good to hear that things got better! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

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          1. You rock more to the millionth term🤗🤗🤗💖❤💕❤❤❤

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            1. Awww not as much as you!😍😘😗😙😊😁

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            2. How can I beat that??😤
              😂😂😂🤗❤❤

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            3. 😤 😂😂😂❤❤❤💕💖

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  11. wow!!! great review…please check out my blog too

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Sophia Bennett is an art historian and freelance writer with a passion for exploring the intersections between nature, symbolism, and artistic expression. With a background in Renaissance and modern art, Sophia enjoys uncovering the hidden meanings behind iconic works and sharing her insights with art lovers of all levels. When she’s not visiting museums or researching the latest trends in contemporary art, you can find her hiking in the countryside, always chasing the next rainbow.