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Review: The Darkness Deepens - The Day Draws Near #2

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If you've read The End Begins, the first book in the The Day Draws Near series (previously The Seven Trilogy) by Sara Davison, The Darkness Deepens takes you further as this sequel further delves into Jesse and Meryn's story. I wouldn't say that this book is a standalone book as it builds upon the previous one, but I would say that reading the first book will certainly whet your appetite for this one as you find out what's next.

Many thanks to Mountain Brook Ink for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

Book Synopsis

Their secrets protect them... but secrets are hard to keep.

No one in the army can find out that Captain Jesse Christensen has become a believer. He and bookstore owner Meryn O'Reilly are forced to meet in secret, facing imprisonment-or worse-if they are found together.

As their relationship deepens, so does Lieutenant Gallagher's hatred for the Christians in their city, putting all believers, especially Jesse, in extreme danger.

Meryn wants to give her heart to Jesse fully, but her past holds her back. Although circumstances conspire to keep her silent, she needs to tell him her secret so nothing will stand between them anymore.

But when he finds out what she has been keeping from him, nothing will ever be the same.

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Book Thoughts

If The End Begins is the book where Meryn O'Reilly shines, then this book is the one where Jesse Christensen will capture your heart. This book paints such a realistic picture of a post-Christian nation that my mind was completely immersed in all of the scenarios that Christians would have to face in this world, causing me to have a better understanding of how the cost to follow Jesus is high. The author does an astounding job of living up to the title where darkness is pervasive, and there is no telling how far it can go. Yet, despite the horrendous activities taking place against Christians, there is a thread of hope and light that at times is faint, but ensures the promise of God's presence with His people, no matter what.

I truly enjoyed Jesse's perspective in this book and the immense growth that he has undergone since meeting him. As secrets unravel and danger escalates, The Darkness Deepens will keep Christian readers on the edge of their seats to see what happens next. The spiritual realities continue to hit home, showing us the clash between good and evil in a time where Christians are prohibited from owning Bibles, sharing their faith, and even having free movement. Eerie and spine-tingling do not begin to describe the horrors that Jesse and Meryn witness; however, their faith is what sustains them and keeps them going. If you're looking for an action-packed military story where Christians are being persecuted in Canada, this is a nail-biter of a book that will keep you in gripping suspense throughout the series.

Book Summary

  • Format of book: 📱
  • Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • Recommendation: 👍
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  1. Sara DavisonOctober 28, 2024 at 9:18 AM


    Thank you so much for taking the time to read and post this beautiful review of The Darkness Deepens!! I deeply appreciate your support of Christian authors and their books - blessings!

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    1. Christian ShelvesNovember 1, 2024 at 10:59 AM

      Thank you for your kind comment! I'm grateful for this series, and I love getting to support Christian authors and books on here :) Blessing to you as well!

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