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The Shadows Between Us Author: Tricia Levenseller Expected Publication Date: February 25, 2020 Check it Out: Goodreads
Alessandra is tired of being overlooked, but she has a plan to gain power:
1) Woo the Shadow King. 2) Marry him. 3) Kill him and take his kingdom for herself.
No one knows the extent of the freshly crowned Shadow King’s power. Some say he can command the shadows that swirl around him to do his bidding. Others say they speak to him, whispering the thoughts of his enemies. Regardless, Alessandra knows what she deserves, and she’s going to do everything within her power to get it.
But Alessandra’s not the only one trying to kill the king. As attempts on his life are made, she finds herself trying to keep him alive long enough for him to make her his queen—all while struggling not to lose her heart. After all, who better for a Shadow King than a cunning, villainous queen?
I really enjoyed this one! I loved Levenseller’s writing in her previous books so I had a feeling that I would enjoy this one as well. When I saw the cover and read the synopsis, I couldn’t do enough to get my hands of this book, friends. I am such a fan of books with a heroine who’s cunning and goes after what she wants.
Alessandra was my kind of girl. She’s killed, isn’t afraid of her sexuality in a world that wants her to be, and was so vindictive. I couldn’t help but admire her. She made a plan and went after what she wanted. Reading about her around the court was really entertaining. The king, Kallias, was such a great character. If he touches someone, he loses the ability to call on his shadows. So he lives a very lonely life by not letting people get close to him. Also, someone in the court murdered his parents so he’s wary of everyone. My heart went out to him because touch is something that a normal person would take for granted.
The relationship between Alessandra and Kallias really made this book for me. I loved the friendship that they created and how their relationship progressed. This such a slow burn and even though it was killing me, I couldn’t get enough of it! They way they fed off each other’s cunningness really made me love this couple so much.
Besides the couple, I loved the vibes at court and also learning about the powers of the king. We got a look at how his powers worked and how they were passed down.
I will say that this didn’t have an epilogue or look at the future after everything is solved. Also, I do feel that some of the pages could have spent on the actual mystery of who was trying to kill the king instead of dressmaking and other everyday things.
Overall, even though it didn’t have an epilogue I really enjoyed it!
I received an ARC via The Fantastic Flying Book Club and Feiwel and Friends!
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betweenfoldedpages says: February 20, 2020 at 9:18 am This book sounds so good! Like Like Reply Kayla @ Books and Blends says: February 20, 2020 at 7:43 pm I loved it! Like Liked by 1 person Reply
This book sounds so good!
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Kayla @ Books and Blends says: February 20, 2020 at 7:43 pm I loved it! Like Liked by 1 person Reply
I loved it!
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anovelglimpse says: February 20, 2020 at 9:58 am Your comments make this book sound really good. I love a great heroine. I also love a slow burn that kills you, but also makes you want more. Great review! Like Liked by 1 person Reply Kayla @ Books and Blends says: February 20, 2020 at 7:44 pm I would definitely pick this one up when it comes out! Time flew by while I read this. Like Liked by 1 person Reply
Your comments make this book sound really good. I love a great heroine. I also love a slow burn that kills you, but also makes you want more. Great review!
Kayla @ Books and Blends says: February 20, 2020 at 7:44 pm I would definitely pick this one up when it comes out! Time flew by while I read this. Like Liked by 1 person Reply
I would definitely pick this one up when it comes out! Time flew by while I read this.
Melanie (TBR and Beyond) says: February 20, 2020 at 1:22 pm I am so excited for this one. Tricia is one of my favorites and this sounds like the perfect binge read. Great review! Like Like Reply Kayla @ Books and Blends says: February 20, 2020 at 7:44 pm It was so freakin’ good! I need to read her book that was before this one. Warrior in the Wild I believe. Like Like Reply
I am so excited for this one. Tricia is one of my favorites and this sounds like the perfect binge read. Great review!
Kayla @ Books and Blends says: February 20, 2020 at 7:44 pm It was so freakin’ good! I need to read her book that was before this one. Warrior in the Wild I believe. Like Like Reply
It was so freakin’ good! I need to read her book that was before this one. Warrior in the Wild I believe.
Kaya @ afictionalbookworm says: February 20, 2020 at 1:58 pm I’m super excited for this one! I totally didn’t realize that the king can’t touch people, that is so sad. But the enemies-to-lovers aspect really intrigues me. Lovely review!💜 Like Like Reply Kayla @ Books and Blends says: February 20, 2020 at 7:45 pm You will have to let me know your thoughts on it! Like Liked by 1 person Reply
I’m super excited for this one! I totally didn’t realize that the king can’t touch people, that is so sad. But the enemies-to-lovers aspect really intrigues me. Lovely review!💜
Kayla @ Books and Blends says: February 20, 2020 at 7:45 pm You will have to let me know your thoughts on it! Like Liked by 1 person Reply
You will have to let me know your thoughts on it!
atakefromtwocities says: February 20, 2020 at 7:06 pm happy you enjoyed this one! my review is going up next week and is a wee bit less complimentary. it was good but didn’t hit great for me. but that’s okay!! loved reading your thoughts to compare. Like Like Reply Kayla @ Books and Blends says: February 20, 2020 at 7:46 pm Oh no! I’m sorry you didn’t enjoy this book more! I will definitely be on the lookout for your post. Like Like Reply
happy you enjoyed this one! my review is going up next week and is a wee bit less complimentary. it was good but didn’t hit great for me. but that’s okay!! loved reading your thoughts to compare.
Kayla @ Books and Blends says: February 20, 2020 at 7:46 pm Oh no! I’m sorry you didn’t enjoy this book more! I will definitely be on the lookout for your post. Like Like Reply
Oh no! I’m sorry you didn’t enjoy this book more! I will definitely be on the lookout for your post.
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evelynreads1 says: February 21, 2020 at 2:18 am I’ve really enjoyed all her other works, so I really want to check this one out! Great review! (www.evelynreads.com) Like Like Reply
I’ve really enjoyed all her other works, so I really want to check this one out! Great review!
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Jamie @BubblyBooks says: February 21, 2020 at 3:16 pm Great review! Ahhh so excited that it was a good slow burn romance!! Those r bookish crack to me lol! 🙂 Like Like Reply
Great review! Ahhh so excited that it was a good slow burn romance!! Those r bookish crack to me lol! 🙂
Joanna @ TheGeekishBrunette says: February 23, 2020 at 12:45 pm Great review! I probably won’t pick this one up since I’m not a fan of author’s writing. Like Like Reply
Great review! I probably won’t pick this one up since I’m not a fan of author’s writing.
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ChapterMalliumpkin says: March 1, 2020 at 1:57 pm So what you’re saying is, I need to invest in a copy of this book! Like Like Reply
So what you’re saying is, I need to invest in a copy of this book!
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