Daughter of Shades

***3.5 Stars*** I'm intrigued by the world and the concept of Shades. I think the author did a good job coming up with an interesting concept and "hook" for the story. Plus, I love a creepy sentient wood and the Witchwood is just that. My only real complaint is that the pacing felt off. I know it's a......more

Looove it! The first few chapters bored me a bit but once Ayleth meets The Golden Prince, it got way more interesting from there. I was still surprised to find out who exactly the Prince was and can’t believe I didn’t realize it at the time 🤷🏻‍♀️ Oh! Then we meet Terryn. Ayleth’s handsome opponent.......more

I was completely swept away by the first story in this series (the prequel novella Song of Shadows) and couldn't wait to dig into the series proper! Unlike the standalone novella, this is obviously just the first instalment in a much bigger story (though it doesn't leave you hanging on a cliffhanger)......more

Interesting start to a new saga, set in a dark, richly built world that had a few not-too-subtle fairy tale references that made me pretty happy. (Their order wears red hoods and her shade is a wolf; the legendary villain is named Odille, and there is a sleeping curse that requires a kiss to break)......more

4.25 Stars This was such an enjoyable story and Ayleth's character exceeded my expectations. Her snarky attitude and personality kept my interest piqued.......more