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readingwithtam23's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The mystery, some of the characters, & the spice is what kept me reading & engaged. Absolutely LOVED shadow daddy. Syreen was a complete bad ass. Her relationship with Daph.. it took a weird turn. I know it said through out the book their friendship was on the fence of being more. But I took it as like are you even best friends if people don’t question your relationship. It really came out of nowhere and was never explained. The silhouette.. at first I thought it was shadow daddy’s shadow.. then I thought it was the little sister.. now I’m thinking it’s syreen’s ex lover?? It never explains it nor does it explain what it has to do with Asher.. so I’m hoping that was on purpose for the next book… but overall it was a good read. I enjoyed it.
katytheredhead's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I received this as an ARC. I am hooked! The murder mystery. The unique powers. Umm, hello shadow daddy. I definitely could have blown through this book much faster, but I started reading it during a busy time in my life. This book was so well-written and Ellis uses such beautiful language. There were so many twists and turns and it had me audibly gasping with shock. I did not read Ellis’ first book yet - I believe these act as standalones within the same universe. It sounds like we may have a third book to look forward to?!
alysaisreading's review
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.5
This was SUCH a great read! 4.5 ⭐️ and 3 maybe 3.5🌶️ and as for trigger or content warnings, definitely make sure you check for yours because there are some tough topics and scenes in this book! With all that said, I absolutely LOVED this story. 🥰
I was completely hooked right away with the murder mystery plot line, I always appreciate when we get to experience the story as we learn the background on the characters and plot. I did have my suspicions really solidified about 60% into the book but was still SHOCKED at how things unfolded and the details that came along with it that I never would have guessed!
I was obsessed with all of the relationships in this story and really appreciated the complexity of the romantic relationships and how human and imperfect but vulnerable they felt. And OF COURSE I loved every single moment we got with our new favorite shadow daddy 🖤 He gave me major Killian from Once Upon A Time vibes and I’m here for it! I think a majority of my highlighting and notes were things that Ender said or did 😂
And that end was just beautiful 👏🏼👏🏼 the way my jaw hit the floor!!!! Absolutely fabulous book, highly recommend!
I was completely hooked right away with the murder mystery plot line, I always appreciate when we get to experience the story as we learn the background on the characters and plot. I did have my suspicions really solidified about 60% into the book but was still SHOCKED at how things unfolded and the details that came along with it that I never would have guessed!
I was obsessed with all of the relationships in this story and really appreciated the complexity of the romantic relationships and how human and imperfect but vulnerable they felt. And OF COURSE I loved every single moment we got with our new favorite shadow daddy 🖤 He gave me major Killian from Once Upon A Time vibes and I’m here for it! I think a majority of my highlighting and notes were things that Ender said or did 😂
And that end was just beautiful 👏🏼👏🏼 the way my jaw hit the floor!!!! Absolutely fabulous book, highly recommend!
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