Devil and the Deep by Megan Tayte – a Review

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STORM CLOUDS ARE GATHERING, AND THEY WILL RAIN BLOOD.

The Ceruleans: mere mortals infused with power over life and death. Five books; one question: If the might of the heavens were in your hands, would you be sinner or saint?

Scarlett is living her happy-ever-after, back in the real world. Only the ‘happy’ part is proving problematic.

For starters, there’s the isolation. Being a Cerulean among humans is fraught with risk, so her time with people can only be fleeting. Which means being with Luke but not being with Luke.

Then there’s her Cerulean light, her power over life and death. Less awesome talent, as it turns out, and more overwhelming responsibility. And it comes with rules – rules that are increasingly difficult to obey.

But what’s really pushing Scarlett to the precipice is something much bigger than herself, than her life in the cove. A force to be reckoned with:

Blood.

When long-buried truths are exposed, will Scarlett keep her head above water – or will she drown in the blood-dimmed tide that is unleashed?

Review:

Scarlett Blake is Cerulean. That means she has the power to heal others within herself. But with that power comes many rules and risks. Scarlett has decided to leave Cerulea behind and return to her life with her boyfriend Luke. But that choice does not come without consequences. You see, it is unheard of for a Cerulean to have a relationship with a human. Ceruleans; with or around humans for any length of time poses a risk. But Scarlett is bound and determined to make it work. Adjusting to a new way of life has been a struggle; Scarlett is isolated and sometimes alone at length. But she takes on the task of spending time with Jude (fellow Cerulean) to learn how to use her light and heal those who are in need, without causing any harm to herself. Scarlett has discovered that the results of using her light in the wrong way or on the wrong person can have devastating and real repercussions.

Scarlett’s relationship with her mother has improved. Her mother is forging forward and creating a life for herself, and finally seems quite happy. But as all of this is coming about, Scarlett realizes that all of what she has believed about her childhood and life has been lies. The man she has always believed to be her father, is not. Which leads her on a journey to find out just who is? And what will the consequences be when she finds out? Will it change Scarlett’s life as she knows it? Will she be able to handle the truth of just who her father is?

I have absolutely “fallen” in love with this series. Megan Tayte’s writing opens up an enchanted world of love, friendship, lies and turmoil. Finding out who Scarlett’s real father is – was both heartbreaking and completely satisfying. Knowing that her sister Sienna – now lost to The Fallen was not alone in her tragedy left me hopeful and with a complete sense of understanding. Especially when finding out the real story behind The Fallen. All along I believed; just as Scarlett that The Fallen were outcasts because they had decided to use their healing power to take lives instead of heal them. But that may not be the case. The real reason behind what they have done may be something different entirely. This adds a completely and totally unexpected twist to this journey.

Luke is completely loving and understanding in this book. Making me care for him even more than previous books. His patience with Scarlett and understanding knows no bounds. Luke is completely committed to the relationship he shares with Scarlett. And even though she is keeping things from him, I truly believe nothing will ever change the way he feels for her. The way that he brings love and even his own light to everyone around him makes him a pleasure to read. He is completely selfless and unwavering.

I still continue to love the secondary characters of Cara (Luke’s sister) and Si. They are both fun and always uplifting. Jude proves to be more of a friend to Scarlett in this book, and I truly love how he is always there for Scarlett. Michael has stepped forward in this book and I find him quite intriguing as a character. I am hoping to find out more about him in the fifth book. I even enjoyed Evangeline in this book, which I did not in previous books. Evangeline reveals more to Scarlett and seems to be open to a new way of being Cerulean, which I hope for everyone’s sake is the case. The ending of course was the ultimate cliff hanger – one of those –scream at the page ones. Where you can not believe it has ended this way – but leaving you wanting more and more. I will – although not easily – patiently wait for book five.

Reviewed by Erin

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