I picked this book up because it was a bargain book and truth be told I wanted to get to $25.00 for free shipping. Yes Indigo your marketing strategies work! The plot seemed interesting when I read about it online and I figured why not. The first few pages I read had me wondering what I had got myself into and I really didn't know if I would care for the author's writing style but she sucked me in! I found myself disapointed when I had to put the book down and carried it everywhere with me just for the off chance I could sneak a few pages in while doing housework. I think the characters are great, I love the whole combination of Greek mythology, vampires, witches and misfits. I finished the book in a day and as a result had to buy the sequel just to know what happens next. I have even become so fond of the author I bought her other book Embers in a Dark Frost which is another FANTASTIC read and I hightly recommend even though currently it is only in ebook form. Bottom line, I think the book was great and it has introduced me to an author I believe I will be a fan of for quite some time.

I really enjoyed this book I thought it was different and had an interesting concept, it was really fast paced and it kept me interested the whole way through, I look forward to reading the sequel. :0)

I found that Darkkness becomes her was a great read! I loved all the detail and the characters were desribed with lots of detail but not enough to really give lots away. Most of the characters were kept a secret, personality wise. The were so many surprises in this book, that you never saw any of the events/details coming. This book was totally unpredictabl other then a few parts. The settings were perfect for the plot and the events that occured in the book. The plot, though totally unpredictabl and full of surprise, I found that it was a little too busy or there was too much going on. Also at some times it was a little confusing and I didn't quite understand what the author was trying to describe or say or explain to us. Other then those few parts the book was great! :)

Ari isn’t your everyday orphan. She is trained in ways to protect herself, considering she had a horrible childhood being bounced around from horrible foster parents until she settles with Bruce and Casey who are wonderful and loving. She has to find out where her parents are, and what she uncovers isn’t something she’s expecting. Her journey takes her to New 2, just at The Rim where New Orleans was devastated by hurricanes, and what she finds there are no ordinary humans. A tale of a goddess gone psychotic, with vampires, shape shifters, wolves, and even witches banding together to protect each other, Darkness Becomes Her is one paranormal read that sucks you in their world. The setting is excellent and richly detailed that I felt that I was there. World building is also excellent and I love how crazy Athena is. Truly epic! She is one bad ass villain! And is becoming one of my favourites. I could have never imagine clothing to be so scary! That suit was something! Imaginative I tell you. That alone made the creepiness factor rise. Plus the story chugs right along with Ari trying to find out who her parents were and to get rid of the one curse that makes her into a monster. You'll definitely gobble up this mythological tale! Rating 4/5 Quotes “A child pretending to be a big girl in her frilly ball gown. A child who didn’t know anything about the world she found herself in. A child compared to the old and ancient beings I’d come to know.”—Ari (205)

Such an original, I loved it from beginning to end. With so many mythical creatures, mixed in with the beauty of Mardi Gras and all its many splenders and dangers and intoxicating blur of colours. A must read.

this book was awsome i love greek mitholgy so much and i am glad i finly read this book i loved how she came from forster homes and it made her strong but in her head when she talked to her self she was also week but strong at the same time and then there was sebastain who acted like he hated her at the start then they are now slowly falling in love cant waite for the sec book give this a 11 thumbs up

Ari is a bit different. Her hair and eyes make her stand out and being a foster child, she doesn't have any friends. When she finds a strange letter from her dead mother warning her of danger, she sets out to find out who her mother was and that means going to New 2, the place of her birth. New 2 is the re-imagined city of New Orleans, still not rebuilt after hurricane Katrina but now home to people just like her. Different. Freaks. She fits in. The characters in the book were likeable (I liked Violet the best strangely enough) but mostly there's focus on Ari and Sebastian, who I thought was redeemed from his rude appearance too quickly. Their relationship was just too rushed. The first time they go information hunting Ari gets distracted by his hair or his eyes. It doesn't bother me necessarily but it definitely lessens the story. I liked how the people of the city are shrouded in mystery, including Sebastian and his friends, and especially Ari. What she is and her lineage are unknown to her and us for most of the book, and it definitely kept me guessing and wondering what exactly she could do and what her purpose would be revealed to be. It wasn't what I was imagining, but it was awesome! It was a cool suprise and really interesting seeing how the mythology plays such an important role in modern day times. The other part I liked about Darkness Becomes Her was the city. There was a lot of visual emphasis on the city of New Orleans/New 2, from the architecture, sights, sounds, smells, people and clothes. I've pretty much never been anywhere except my hometown so to be able to imagine such a bustling colourful city was great. Include people and creatures with powers scattered throughout and you've got a pretty cool city! Darkness Becomes Her saves the big reveal until the end, after which I became giddy with excitement and upset with impatience, because after such a huge discovery Ari needs to go kick some ass. More of it actually because she kicked plenty already! If you're a fan of mythology check this one out! Review also here: http://allofeverythingforyou.blogspot.com/2011/07/review-darkness-becomes-her-by-kelly.html

the book was a little confusing at first and leaves you wondering what the heck... but hey thats what sucks you in right? My favorite part is when the character confronts lover boy about who and what is and then he tells her that he is "the same age not some century old pervert" (paraphrased of course) it made me laugh because sometimes when you think about it some novels are really twisted were some old young looked dude comes in and sweeps innocent teen girls off their feet. Talk about perverted! All in all I was drawn in by the writing and believe that it is a worthwhile read if a little on the short side.

This is definitely added to my favorite book category along with Julie Kagawa The Iron Series, Cassandra Clare series, Stephenie Meyers books, Pride and Prejudice, Little Women (I added classics because that's what this is going be). In like, a hundred years people will be reading this book just like us with books like Jane Eyre and still love it. I have to say though that it was really, really painful when I got to the end knowing I have to wait FOREVER for the next book!!! Argh. What can I say, Kelly Keaton is teaching me the value of patience. I'm pulling out my hair and banging my head against the wall right now. Anyhow, if you have this in your TBR pile which is the size of your ceiling (like mine) grab it and read it NOW because I promise you, you will LOVE IT!!!

Source: Received from Simon & Schuster's Galley Grab program. Many thanks goes to Simon & Schuster for sending me this copy for review. I received this book free of charge in exchange for an honest review. My rating: 5/5 Ari has had a tough life, growing up without a mom, and suffering the abuses that come with being a foster child. She's had to grow up fast, but now she's with a couple who really are good foster parents. They are also bail bondsmen, and Ari does help them out with their work. She has some questions about the mother who abandoned her though, and so she sets off to find out what she can about her. Little does she know that she's in for a whole new world of crazy. Having found some information about her mom she continues on to decipher the strange note that her mother had left her. With the help of some newfound friends she'll finally get to the bottom of things and find out just who, or what, she is. Darkness Becomes Her is a genuinely entertaining, thrilling and breathtaking ride. Ari is a tough and sassy main character who uses the f-shot freely and fluently. Her tough girl exterior wards off some, but when she meets a group of kids in the New 2, she realizes that maybe there are others like her, others who are different like she is. I found myself easily identifying with Ari, and I really liked that she opened up to let others in, especially since she normally doesn't let anyone in. The world building of the city, New 2, is portrayed beautifully. New 2 comes to life and is rich with detail. It fully engulfs the reader and draws them in, allowing them to feel as if they were there exploring the different areas of the city alongside Ari and her friends. Though this is primarily Ari's story, there is a romantic element to the book. The name of said element is Sebastian. He and Ari seem to hit it off pretty quickly, but honestly, I can see why she fell for him so quickly as I was falling for him just as fast. The tension between the two sizzles on the page, and makes the read that much more thrilling. It really is nice, for a change, to read a book that doesn't have a love triangle. The love story in Darkness Becomes Her takes a back seat though to Ari's pursuit of her heritage. Another character that I couldn't get enough of was Violet. She is such a cutie, and she alone seems to win Ari over. She almost steals the limelight from Ari in this book and I can't wait to see what happens with her, as well as the rest of the group, in the next book. Keaton has written a brilliant book which tackles many genres, though I'll mention specifically Greek mythos and urban fantasy. It really is a gem, and I know I'll be re-reading this book in the future. The only drawback that I found is that the ending was almost too abrupt, and felt very much like a cliffhanger to me. Now I can't wait for the second book to come out, as I want to know what's going to happen with or to certain characters. All in all, a highly original and fantastic debut young adult book. It's easy to see that Keaton is writing in her niche as nothing is lacking. There is rampant sexual tension; memorable characters; a living, breathing, vibrant world and butt kicking galore. I want more and can't wait for the second book to come out. This honestly is one of the best books I've read this year. I love this book. Period.