And With Madness Comes The Light (Experiment in Terror #6.5) by Karina Halle
Publication Date: February 14, 2013
Publisher: Metal Blonde Books
Source: copy provided by author for honest review
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The Man. The Mystery. The Madness.
Dex Foray has never been anyone’s fool – until he missed his chance for happiness with Perry Palomino. Broken and alone, Dex has no choice but to rise from the ashes Perry left behind and find his own path to redemption. But nothing in Dex’s life has ever come easily, especially when there’s a dark madness waiting in the wings.
Told from Dex’s POV, And With Madness Comes the Light is short story/novella that spans the time period from the end of Lying Season (Book #4) until the end of On Demon Wings (Book #5). If you were ever wondering what really happened to Dex while Perry was gone - his journey to Dex 2.0 - now is your chance
I've said in the past, several times actually, that I am not usually a fan of short stories or novellas. There is an exception to that rule, however. There is a short list of authors who have bamboozled me with this little trick. And I say bamboozled in the most complimentary way. When an author writes a novella in a different point of view, the point of view of a character I love, I can't help but want to read it.
The Experiment in Terror series is told from Perry's point of view so without these lovely little nuggets of perverted filled joy we would never truly know all the sick, sick shit Dex thinks up. Or all the sugary sweetness he has inside but rarely lets show, as the case may be.
"I love her, more than anyone should love anything. The kind of love that either fills you up or eats away at you. I lover her at my own risk. I lover her...dangerously."
And With Madness Comes the Light takes place simultaneously with On Demon Wings there isn't the need for any type of breakdown or buildup; it jumps right in to the story. We meet up with Dex in his sullen stupor after Perry walks out on him, we follow him through his depression, learn what it took to get him out of it and how exactly he ended up back in Perry's life.
Dex being pretty tight-lipped and reserved, up to this point in the series, is usually so mysterious. All of that flies out the window with this novella. There is a hefty bag filled of soul bearing and a tenderness that brought me to the verge of tears. Who knew Dex had that in him? Okay, a lot of us did but I'm not sure many of us were convinced we would ever really get to see him quite so raw.
I fell more in love with Dex, Experiment in Terror and Karina Halle after reading And With Madness Comes the Light. Honestly, I would read anything this woman writes. No one else creates characters as complex, multi-layered, intriguing, funny and loveable as she does. Dex is one of my all time favorite characters and I think it is a title he will hold for a very, very long time. I thoroughly enjoyed getting another glimpse into his world.
We are giving away 10 book cover cards of AWMCtL to 10 LUCKY winners. Who DOESN'T want to look at that man above? I could stare at him all day. Stop by The Book Asylum to enter!
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February 16th
Oh I have not heard of these books, but now you have me curious. I always love novella from the POV of my favorite characters.
ReplyDeleteThey are so so good!
DeleteThis is my favorite series ever, Teresa! Please read them! They are phenomenal!
DeleteI just skimmed this one because I do plan to read this series soon. I love that while you are not a fan of novellas, you love these ones. It sounds like they add something to the story and it's always good when you don't feel like you are wasting your time by reading them. So happy you loved it! I can't wait to meet Dex & Perry!
ReplyDeleteHaha, I do the same thing. I hate having any kind of spoiler!
DeleteNice review Ali! Dex is definitely the best ;)
ReplyDeleteMmmm, yes. Yes, he is!
DeleteI loved your review! I feel even more in love with Dex, too! I didn't think that was possible, but apparently, it was. I need Come Alive RIGHT NOW!
ReplyDeleteI know! May is entirely too far away!
DeleteNooooooooooooo! I think this is a first Ali, you just all spoillery on my butt! ;)
ReplyDeleteThat was probably inevitable though, seeing as I'm taking too long to start this series.
Great review Darlin', I so need to have read these books already! =D
I know, I know! I didn't even give warning...I'm so ashamed. Of you, for not having read this series yet!! ;)
DeleteOh and OH MY SQUEEEEEEEEEEE! You have Emmy on your fly honies list! Yay!!! I was like, "no body is ever going to put that up" but apparently it HAD to be made! Thanks for waving the pom poms, Chica! =D
DeleteAin't no thang! Love me some Carmen characters! When do I get some other Carmen special stickers?
DeleteI love all this Dex love. Can't wait for the next installment.
ReplyDeleteMe too! You're in good company here!!
DeleteI love all this Dex love. Can't wait for the next installment.
ReplyDeleteI love novellas you should read more.of these Ali.
ReplyDeleteI know, I know. I've actually already read more this year than all of last year combined but the were all part of series I read.
DeleteI did just accept a review request for one today, though I gave her fair warning on my bad relationship with novellas. She probably won't send it now. :(