Bride of the Shadow King

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Passionate and alluring, Bride of the Shadow King is an arranged marriage tale with dual points-of-view (his and hers). I love how the Troldefolk were afraid of the open sky and air, seeing the vast openness made them feel uncomfortable as they are under ground dwelling. It shifts and quakes bringing with it a need so great that those who dwell in the strongholds of the earth - those who value strength and honor - would reach out to make an alliance with the lesser, twisted souls of men.

I liked the progression between these two, but I feel like there could’ve been some more stolen moments or something…I don’t need a ton, but more than what it was would be preferable.And a man who truly cared for such bird would be honored to do everything in his power to convince it”.

Sylvia Mercedes' writing engages the imagination so vividly, it's like a movie playing out in my mind.I'd say his terrible reaction is more of a betrayal to Faraine, and worse, because his reaction is all on him. The Good: I enjoyed the world building and how this author went about doing it in a way that didn’t bombard me with too much back story. Miss Mercedes better fix some things in the second book and undo the terrible- lies, I'm sure it was just lies- or else I am going to be Put Out. For me, this is certainly a wonderful and eagerly-awaited change in prose/tone compared to her Eros/Pysche retelling, OF CANDLELIGHT AND SHADOWS duology. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins.

We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. I went in expecting one story, and it both changed the type of story it was telling and offered me no conclusion to help me mitigate or manage the horror I felt reading it, so I’m out. Honestly, this wasn't a betrayal, it was a deception, and one that Faraine HAD NO DESIRE TO PARTICIPATE IN. Faraine is relatable and admirable in her long-suffering and patient responses - all without being weak - she's the catalyst/supportive sort. On the way to Beldroth Castle, Vor and Faraine have met in dangerous circumstances and are instantly drawn to each other.The world's she creates are filled with unique magic and creatures, political turmoil, mystery, landscapes you wish existed, characters that will surprise you and make you fall in love, or love to hate.