Review of Dark Variations

Post by **Julie Marie Basil** » 11 Apr 2025, 22:34

This book does not sound like my cup of tea, but I am glad to hear that you enjoyed it. Thanks for your honest review!

Creole · Post by **Creole** » 31 May 2025, 12:44

I would like to know what transpired between Vander and Alexander. Thanks for your engaging review and for bringing this book to my attention. It seems like an entertaining read.

Chi Chiu Michael Mak · Post by **Chi Chiu Michael Mak** » 31 May 2025, 22:12

Creole wrote: ↑31 May 2025, 12:44 I would like to know what transpired between Vander and Alexander. Thanks for your engaging review and for bringing this book to my attention. It seems like an entertaining read.

Their interactions are the best in the book. It will be worth your time!

Post by **Seetha E** » 02 Jun 2025, 09:34

Chi Chiu Michael Mak wrote: ↑12 Oct 2024, 08:30 The way Dark Variations explores how Vander feels about Alexander is the book's most appealing aspect. Vander's past involves a dark upbringing and dangerous streets. His father seems to want nothing more than to torment Vander's mother and Vander himself, so it is natural that Vander desires a father figure that protects him from whatever life throws at him. Alexander fills that role. He offers a way out. He gifts the cub a decent education, a healthy social life, and the most exquisite of luxuries. Vander feels affection and gratitude towards Alexander for helping him escape his old life. He wants to believe that Alexander's care for him is genuine, but he cannot help but think that Vander's life is not his own. It seems that even if Vander were to achieve the impossible, the outcome would be a hollow victory. What does Alexander want?

The visions, a sense of lurking danger, and the complex relationship Vander and Alexander share make for an engrossing premise that draws me in. I am adding the book to my reading list. Thank you for an interesting review.