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Jane Eyre meets Twilight in Dark Companion, a lush and romantic YA gothic tale about an orphaned girl who attends an exclusive private school and finds herself torn between the headmistress's two sons. Orphaned at the age of six, Jane Williams has grown up in a series of foster homes, learning to survive in the shadows of life. Through hard work and determination, she manages to win a scholarship to the exclusive Birch Grove Academy. There, for the first time, Jane finds herself accepted by a group of friends. She even starts tutoring the headmistress's gorgeous son, Lucien. Things seem too good to be true. They are. The more she learns about Birch Grove's recent past, the more Jane comes to suspect that there is something sinister going on. Why did the wife of a popular teacher kill herself? What happened to the former scholarship student, whose place Jane took? Why does Lucien's brother, Jack, seem to dislike her so much? As Jane begins to piece together the answers to the puzzle, she must find out why she was brought to Birch Grove—and what she would risk to stay there….
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"So glad it ended the way it did. I loved how I was able to envision everything they were seeing within my own mind without too many details in the story. It's not your typical vampire novel in more ways than one. I really didn't feel that there was a love triangle within the story although the potential is definately there."
— Tiffany (4 out of 5 stars)
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Takes the vampire legends in a whole different direction...With a whole new spin on vampirism and an easy-to-read, yet well researched novel, teenagers could expect an intriguing love triangle, between an orphan girl named Jane and the headmistress's mysterious sons.
— Neurotic Review -
Reminiscent of the popular Twilight Series with the similar themes of angst ridden teenage love between two unlikely people. The writing is absolutely addictive and I could not put this book down for a second. The suspense, mystery, romance and paranormal all together make a very exciting book that is sure to impress readers of various genres. Overall, a breathtaking, beautiful novel that should not be missed.
— Rachael Dimond, Enchanted By Books -
I had the pleasure of an early read of the novel early last year and heartily recommend it.
— Doug Knipe, SciFi Guy -
This is the kind of book I wish I could have read when I was a teen. Jane is an inspiration to any young girl who doesn't fit in or underestimates her own strengths.... A lovely, spiritual, uplifting story.
— Patricia Altner, Patricia's Vampire Notes -
Awesome stuff. Compelling and dynamic, Dark Companion lures you in, casting a distinct spell you won't want to break. A modern Gothic with classic style.
— Leanna Renee Hieber, bestselling author of the Strangely Beautiful and Magic Most Foul sagas -
Recommended reading for teen gothic/vampire fiction fans as well as for Jane Eyre fans of any age. Bloody brilliant!
— LoveVampires.com -
“Compelling and romantic; a Jane Eyre for the Modern Age.
— Julie Kagawa, New York Times bestselling author of The Iron King
Dark Companion Listener Reviews
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" Kind of a little awkward at times - but overall well written :) "
— Lisa, 2/20/2014 -
" I didn't like this book but I don't hate it either..Honestly I was confused about Jane an her emotions 1 min she's angry the next desperate for attention "
— Nadia, 2/14/2014 -
" I couldn't finish it. All you need to know. "
— Leah, 1/28/2014 -
" Actual Rating: 1.75 "
— Farah, 1/26/2014 -
" a really great book... kept you guessing. "
— Alexandria, 1/20/2014 -
" I liked it a lot but there wasn't the best storyline ever. "
— Hannah, 11/2/2013 -
" So wonderfully intricate and twisted. It was mortifying and beyond creepy, but Acosta spun an incredible story with fabulous characters. Very well done. I would LOVE to see this adapted into a film. "
— Sarah, 6/12/2013 -
" I couldn't hack this book. It was just not rolling. I even skipped ahead and it just didn't work. "
— Vi, 9/24/2012 -
" This is a very interesting book. So many twists and turns - keeps the reader engaged when you think you have it figured out -another twist. Great read! "
— Lauren, 8/31/2012 -
" Fantastic book, a bit weird, because I don't come from a home without a family, so I didn't understand why she would decide to become a Companion, but otherwise, a really great book! "
— Louisa, 8/30/2012 -
" Couldnt even finish it.I found very boring and dragging. No excitment and i struggled with it since the beginning..I read in bed a lot and i found myself falling asleep and that tells me a book is not good.I NEVER fall asleep reading. "
— Francine, 8/15/2012
About Marta Acosta
Marta Acosta lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. She was a feral reader, roaming the stacks of the public library. She received a degree in English Literature and Creative Writing from Stanford University and has written for the San Francisco Chronicle, the Contra Costa Times, and Spaces Magazine. She lives with her husband, spawn, and their crazy dogs. An avid gardener, she likes independent films, funny novels, loud music and lively conversations.
About Kate Reading
Kate Reading, named an AudioFile Golden Voice, has recorded hundreds of audiobooks across many genres, over a thirty–year plus career and won the prestigious Audie Award for Best Narration. Among other awards, she has been recognized as an AudioFile Magazine Voice of the Century, Narrator of the Year, Best Voice in Science Fiction and Fantasy, and winner of an Publisher’s Weekly’s Listen-Up Award. She records at her home studio, Madison Productions, Inc., in Maryland.