Who Would Like This Book:
If you're looking for a dark, twisted, and emotional fantasy romance, "Shadows so Cruel" will pull you in and refuse to let go. The world-building is rich and unique, with a magic system and Raven race that fans of immersive fantasy will love. Character growth, especially for the heroine, stands out, and intense connections between the leads make for a deeply addictive read. This is perfect for readers who crave angst, pain, found family, and scorching chemistry - plus a bit of delicious heartbreak.
Who May Not Like This Book:
This one isn’t for everyone. If you’re sensitive to dark themes, emotional gut-punches, or want your romance delivered without betrayals and brutal sacrifices, you might want to steer clear. Some readers were really disappointed by the tragic developments and felt misled by the promise of a happily-ever-after. Those who like their poly romances to stay intact throughout may also be frustrated by major loss and the story’s bittersweet approach to love and fate.
About:
In 'Shadows so Cruel', author Liv Zander continues the gripping tale of Galantia, Malyr, and Sebian, as fate, love, and darkness intertwine to shape their destinies. The story delves into the complexities of choice versus fate, love versus pain, and truth versus deception, all set in a world filled with shadow magic and political intrigue. The writing style is described as raw, intense, and emotionally captivating, leading readers through a rollercoaster of emotions and unexpected twists that keep them on the edge of their seats.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
The book includes high-level content warnings for themes such as self-sacrifice, death, and dark emotional elements.
Has Romance?
The book features a high level of romance throughout, with deep emotional connections and multiple romantic interests.
From The Publisher:
More painful than love… are the secrets that bind and divide us.
Adrift in a sky shadowed by war,
We seek, we ache,
Searching for the woman who fled us.
We shattered her heart, but she unfurled her feathers,
Our sweetheart, our little dove,
Escaping our talons on pure white wings.
One of us soars over battlements,
Haunted by past mistakes,
Vowing never to repeat them.
The other storms through walls of stone and hatred,
Eager to destroy the shackles of his past,
Determined to shackle her to him instead.
Forever.
Loyalties are torn.
Friendships are tested.
Among the chaos, one claim stands irrefutably:
We will get her back.
She will be ours.
Come home to us, white Raven.
Shadows so Cruel is a full-length dark fantasy romance novel, and book two in the Court of Ravens duet. The two-part story features two morally gray raven shifters, a young woman at the mercy of their shadows, and a HEA. This world contains dark elements, violence, and themes some may find disturbing. Readers can find more detailed information on www.livzander.com. What this book doesn't contain is a hero - because villains do it better. And two do it better than one…
Ratings (44)
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Loved It (10) | |
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It Was OK (5) | |
Did Not Like (3) | |
Hated It (2) |
Reader Stats (64):
Read It (45) | |
Want To Read (14) | |
Did Not Finish (2) | |
Not Interested (3) |
1 comment(s)
So much happens in this second book… big transformation of main characters… though I felt more emotional reading the first book than this one…
i liked the ending as it should have been just the two of them…
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