Title: Dark Dreams
Product review: I read fantasy to escape the harsh realities of our world, but Anne Bishop has created a fantasy that dwells in the most nightmarish of harsh realities. Central to the story are the repeated themes of the abuse, molestation, incest and torture of children. There was no escaping these vignettes, as they are central to the story and the characters. I would have given the book one star, but the story is compelling, amazingly. But the compelling story was not worth the dark dreams that still haunt me after reading it. I don't watch the evening news because I can't stand to hear about children being mistreated. Why in the world would I want to read a whole series of books that dwells in that dark and despicable place? Anne Bishop, I may give another of your series a try, but the Black Jewels series is not one I wish to experience again.
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