Book: THE SHADOWS BETWEEN US by Tricia Levenseller
Genre: Fantasy
Series: N/A
Publisher: Feiwell and Friends / Macmillan
Source: ARC via NetGalley!
Where to Buy: Shop local! Find your local independent bookstore at IndieBound!
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Tricia Levenseller, author of Daughter of the Pirate King, is back with an epic YA tale of ambition and love in The Shadows Between Us…
Genre: Fantasy
Series: N/A
Publisher: Feiwell and Friends / Macmillan
Source: ARC via NetGalley!
Where to Buy: Shop local! Find your local independent bookstore at IndieBound!
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Tricia Levenseller, author of Daughter of the Pirate King, is back with an epic YA tale of ambition and love in The Shadows Between Us…
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Goodreads Summary:
“They’ve never found the body of the first and only boy who broke my heart. And they never will.”
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?
“Tricia Levenseller’s latest, The Shadows Between Us, is a decadent and wickedly addictive fantasy, full of schemes and court intrigue, and delightful descriptions of food, which I am always a fan of.” —Kendare Blake, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Three Dark Crowns series
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?
“Tricia Levenseller’s latest, The Shadows Between Us, is a decadent and wickedly addictive fantasy, full of schemes and court intrigue, and delightful descriptions of food, which I am always a fan of.” —Kendare Blake, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Three Dark Crowns series
Check out my full review after the jump! Click "Read More" below to continue!
I received a copy of THE SHADOWS BETWEEN US from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review!
Hello and good evening- I'm here to tell you to IMMEDIATELY put this on your pre-order list. Like, as soon as you finish reading this review, head on over to your favorite book store's website or local indie book store and pre-order. this. book. right. now.
If you've been following me, you'll know that Levenseller is one of my auto-buy authors. If she came out and said she was going to publish a book on how to properly vacuum your house, I would probably still pre-order it. This book was EXCEPTIONAL.
The more Levenseller writes, the more talented she becomes. It's just that simple. Warrior of the Wild was my favorite novel of hers as of this year, but Shadow Between Us just knocked it completely out of the water. This is my new favorite Levenseller book by a long shot. I'm going to be screaming about this book for the entirety of 2020 so hold on tight folks.
First of all, the first line of the novel grabs your eyes and forces you to read the rest. The plot is so well thought-out and kept me entranced throughout my entire read. I screamed, I laughed out loud, I got anxiety, and that is DEFINITELY 5-star worthy. You think it's going to end one way, but then ends a completely different way. All of the characters were well thought out and have a crisp chemistry to each other. Nothing is awkward, and everything flows smoothly.
I love how Alessandra is so non-bullshit. She knows what the hell she wants and she won't let ANYONE get in her way, she's outspoken, and had strong opinions. I also really love that this novel is incredibly sex-positive (in a tasetful way that's teen appropriate) and has LGBTQ representation that (much like WARRIOR) is done in a way that doesn't make it a big deal which I always appreciate it. I really do dislike books that add LGBTQ representation just to say that it's inclusive, but ends up being awkward and unrealistic. Levenseller knows how to avoid this and that is one of the main reasons I love her books so much.
Well, I am definitely looking forward to her next few books which were just announced (THE SECRET BLADE, a blacksmith with social anxiety??? Count me in!). I will pre-order them as soon as I am able, and I definitely recommend you put Shadows Between Us on your TBR when it releases on February 25th. BUY BUY BUY THIS BOOK.
I can not thank Macmillan & Netgalley for this review copy enough, I was SO PLEASED to see that I had been approved. A million thank yous!
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