Official Review: Dark Healer by E.J. Powell

Acwoolet · Post by **Acwoolet** » 13 Mar 2017, 12:18

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Dark Healer" by E.J. Powell.]

4 out of 4 stars

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Dark Healer: A Dark Lords Novel written by E. J. Powell is a paranormal romance novel about a vampire hunter named Colt, who as a child witnessed the violent murder of his whole family. That cataclysmic event set him off on his sole purpose in life, to eradicate the world of vampires. When his world collides with a Dark Lord named Helena, he discovers that there is definitely more evil in the world than he previously thought.

As a vampire hunter, Colt has seen a lot of evil in the world; with that in mind, his only purpose in life is to avenge the atrocity that had become of his family. What he doesn’t realize is that he and his friends are not the only ones out there that are hunting vampires; and even more surprising, vampires are not the only perceived evil beings in the world. After encountering the gorgeous Helena, Colt’s awareness of these new creatures in the world sends him chasing after Helena not only for answers; but also because of the unexplainable magnetism that he feels towards her. Through these encounters they both discover a new purpose in life, and an all-consuming desire for something neither of them had thought possible.

Dark Healer is a fairly fast paced novel set in present times in a first person perspective that will keep you turning each page late into the night. The characters are very relatable and even heart-warming at times. My heart broke for Colt as he witnessed the death of his family and it cheered for each success that he achieved. While the primary characters were completely fascinating in themselves, the secondary characters also gave the novel a well-rounded quality to story. The imagery is quite descriptive so that I felt as if I were engaging with these creatures myself. Along with the imagery, there were enough plot twists and action throughout the novel to keep me entertained and wondering what would happened next.

While at times the dialogue did have a characteristic romance novel feel to it, there was enough character exploration and growth to keep it from feeling ordinary. I honestly couldn’t find any complaints with it. It was both well written and well edited; there weren’t any mistakes that stood out, which gave the novel a nice flowing quality. Between the love story and the paranormal intrigue I was thoroughly entertained.

Because I was so completely absorbed in this novel, I give Dark Healer 4 out of 4 stars. Between the fast paced, page turning action and the heart wrenching turned heart-warming story line; I believe any lover of romance or paranormal fiction will find this novel to be an enjoyable read.

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Post by **kandscreeley** » 15 Mar 2017, 07:50

I love books that absorb me so completely as this one did for you. I might have to check it out. Thanks for the great review.

Joy Boudreau · Post by **Joy Boudreau** » 15 Mar 2017, 08:01

Paranormal isn't really my thing, but this does sounds very well-written! I am so glad that you enjoyed it. Nothing better than a well-written book. Thank you for the review!

MarisaRose · Post by **MarisaRose** » 15 Mar 2017, 10:37

This sounds like a fun read, glad you enjoyed it so much! Great job on the review!

jenrye · Post by **jenrye** » 15 Mar 2017, 19:01

i got it and i love it

Dh_ · Post by **Dh_** » 16 Mar 2017, 09:16

This book sounds like something I would love to read. I love fantasy and stories that make you want to read without stopping. The plot sounds great too. Your review makes me want to read the book!

-- 16 Mar 2017, 09:16 --

This book sounds like something I would love to read. I love fantasy and stories that make you want to read without stopping. The plot sounds great too. Your review makes me want to read the book!

Shreyoshi Sen · Post by **Shreyoshi Sen** » 19 Mar 2017, 08:21

Paranormal is one of my most prefered stories. Will definitely read it. Thanks for such a nice review

kcollins8199 · Post by **kcollins8199** » 19 Mar 2017, 20:30

Dark Healer sounds like it would be right up my alley. I will definitely be reading this sometime in the near future. Thank you for a great review!

michelonline29 · Post by **michelonline29** » 21 Mar 2017, 04:46

This book got my interest by reading only its title. But when I also read the review, this gives me the urge to read it already. I already added it to my bookshelves that I will be going to read because I love reading stories or novels which in unreal. Thank you for the good review of the book.

Norma Majozi · Post by **Norma Majozi** » 25 Mar 2017, 11:37

The book sounds interesting and I need to read the whole book; how do I go about getting to do that?

kimmyschemy06 · Post by **kimmyschemy06** » 02 Apr 2017, 03:52

Sounds like a great read. I'm not much into vampire stories but this sounds moving and touching. Good job on the review.

gali · Post by **gali** » 10 Apr 2017, 06:15

A steamy romance between a vampire and her hunter, paranormal intrigue, relatable characters and plot twists to boot? Sounds like quite the read.

You wrote that the book is written in the first person perspective, but it is written in the third POV.

Thank you for the review!

Heidi M Simone · Post by **Heidi M Simone** » 10 Apr 2017, 06:27

Great review! Who doesn't enjoy a well-rated vampire read? Vampires, vampire hunters, plot twists and action, and above all romance! I love how the storyline started off heart-wrenching, but then became heartwarming. It sounds like quite the paranormal read!

Ellie Gatillo · Post by **Ellie Gatillo** » 10 Apr 2017, 10:04

I'm intrigued what other "evil" (aside from vampires) there is in Colt and Helena's world. Though I have read other paranormal novels that share the same elements as this book, it seems that you thoroughly enjoyed this one. I will try this book as well. Thank you for a very honest review!