The Dark Days Pact

Gr 9 Up—Following The Dark Days Club, this is the second book in this well-received series that blends Regency romance with supernatural adventure. In this installment, Lady Helen has moved to a fashionable seaside resort town, purportedly to recover from an incident in London that introduced her to the Dark Days Club and the hidden, esoteric work of the Reclaimers. However, her time is actually devoted to training so that she can fight the demonic Deceivers. Before Lady Helen's training is complete, she uncovers a supernatural conspiracy and struggles to learn the truth about it while also protecting her mentor, Lord Carlston, who is fighting his own internal demons. A fast-moving plot, intriguing paranormal elements, and a developing love triangle make this book hard to put down. Diverse, well-drawn supporting characters add depth, and readers will find it difficult not to root for the first female Reclaimer—a strong yet relatable protagonist.