Visions of Darkness - by A L Jackson (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Destined to be together, forbidden to love, two lost souls fight evil in an everyday world that belongs to the night. A dark romantasy by a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author.

Aria Rialta is a girl of two realities. One she was born to. The other she was chosen for. Both are a threat.

Every night when Aria falls asleep, she enters the nightmare world of Faydor to fight a war. It's her calling to help destroy the Kruen, who feed sin and chaos to our everyday world of vulnerable humans. It would be a lonely realm in which to do battle if not for Pax, Aria's dangerously irresistible soulmate whose mere touch can kill. It's also a realm that's getting harder to escape.

Aria's hallucinations are seeping into her waking world. And the Kruen are coming for her. To help Aria, Pax must do what no one in Faydor has dared to do before--join his soulmate in the light of day. Giving in to their forbidden attraction could be the death of them, but they might not be able to stop themselves as they embark on a cross-country journey to fight the evils hunting them.

As their desire grows, so do Aria's untapped powers, and a menacing new force far darker than the Kruen.

Review Quotes

"Swoony romantasy." --Booklist

"With Visions of Darkness, A.L. Jackson puts on her romantasy hat and delivers a book that is enthralling from the very first words. I loved the premise of certain chosen ones being part of two separate existences, one while awake and the other while sleeping." --MJLovestoRead, NetGalley

"This emotionally charged story will pull you in with its writing, unforgettable characters, and heart-pounding twists. Aria and Pax's connection is intense, raw, and impossible to put down--perfect for fans of dark, angsty love stories! I couldn't put this down, I just wanted to keep turning the pages to know what happened next." --ninas_booknook, Instagram

"Omg y'all I don't even know where to begin with this review. I absolutely devoured this book on audio!! This story was just so unique I could not stop reading once I started. Our FMC, Aria enters the world of Faydor every night to fight a war with others, including Pax. Well when Aria needs help in the real world, Pax is determined to find & help her. I'm not kidding when I say I've never read anything like it...And Pax was just the perfect MMC, he was so down bad for Aria I was absolutely giddy while reading. This book will definitely be my new obsession & I cannot wait for book 2!!" --sammies_booked, Instagram

"This amazing dark romantasy brought all of the feels that my heart craves! This was my first read by A.L Jackson and it will not be my last!" --ms.Violetg Likes To Read, Goodreads

"Visions of Darkness was unlike any Romantasy I've read before--and I LOVED it for that...The dual-reality concept, blending modern life with the dark, war-torn realms of Tearsith & Faydor was so immersive and fresh...The slow-burn romance between Aria and Pax was PERFECTION! It was deliciously torturous in the best way. When those floodgates finally burst open, it was worth the wait. The world-building was rich and atmospheric...Aria's struggle with her hallucinations bleeding into the waking world added an extra layer of suspense that kept me on edge. Overall this story had me hooked with its high stakes, sizzling romance, and unique take on battling inner & outer darkness." --Brittany G, NetGalley

"Perfection. Sheer utter perfection wrapped up in one broody, uber protective MMC and a fiery, magic defying fated mate bond that captivated me from the first chapter!" --Leslie M, NetGalley