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beastreader's review
4.0
I did not realize at first that this book was book two in this series. Yet, having not read the first book I did not have any issues jumping right into this book. I was able to quickly, figure out who was who and had a good idea of what transpired in the first book.
Instantly, I was a fan of Kerrigan. She is a strong female heroine. Just what we all need and are looking for in today's world. The world setting and tone of this book was kind of giving me Eragon, LOTR, and Avatar vibes. Which I am all here for it. It has been a while since I have read a really good fantasy book.
There is romance as well in this story. Yet, I was not mad about it. It was not distracting and worked for the story. Once I started reading, I did find myself reading many chapters at a time. After finishing this book, I plan to go back and pick up book one.
Instantly, I was a fan of Kerrigan. She is a strong female heroine. Just what we all need and are looking for in today's world. The world setting and tone of this book was kind of giving me Eragon, LOTR, and Avatar vibes. Which I am all here for it. It has been a while since I have read a really good fantasy book.
There is romance as well in this story. Yet, I was not mad about it. It was not distracting and worked for the story. Once I started reading, I did find myself reading many chapters at a time. After finishing this book, I plan to go back and pick up book one.
amberprice613's review
5.0
I loved everything about being back with these characters! I am not typically a fantasy fan, but I am a fan of everything KA Linde writes... and I could not put this one down! I am amazed at the world she has built and how real it all feels when reading. This kept me on the edge of my seat, and I'm already looking forward to book 3!
jennyluvlitbooks's review
4.0
Following that ending of book one, Kerrigan now must accompany Prince Fordham to his court, the House of Shadows. In this sequel, Kerrigan must put forth her best foot forward if she is to survive the world of politics, intrigues, deceits and betrayals that she is again plunged into now that her true identity is revealed. And finally, argh, finally, the kiss that I have been waiting for has happened! Ack! The tension and chemistry, ugh, can't get enough of these two! But with the looming threat of Red Masks, the assassin sent to kill her, and her impending dragon training, Kerrigan must stay on top of it all if she has any chance of getting out of this sane and alive. And omg, that ending of though! I wasn't expecting that! Now I must read book three to check out how this story will unfold. Loved it!
elisebavs's review
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
noi's review against another edition
4.0
It was really good, though a lot happened and it wasn't easy to understand the jumps in the plots.
I also am not really in the mood for a war book so it was added difficulty.
I also am not really in the mood for a war book so it was added difficulty.
theoriginal_b00k_nerd's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
๐ค๐๐ธ๐พ๐ผ๐ฎ ๐ธ๐ฏ ๐ข๐ฑ๐ช๐ญ๐ธ๐๐ผ โ ๐ก๐ธ๐๐ช๐ต ๐๐ธ๐พ๐ผ๐ฎ๐ผ ๐ข๐ฎ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ผ #2 - ๐ก๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ค
Author: K.A. Linde
Couple: Kerrigan Argon & Fordham Ollivier
Tropes: dragons, fantasy romance, PNR, morally grey MMC, rebel FMC, fae/dragon/magic, shadow powers, slow burn, enemy to friends
Review: Kerrigan is back and ready to tackle the Shadow House in this book and man what an adventure it is. Fordham becomes a bugger player in this book and his ever changing feelings for Kerrigan drive him to claim her under his house name. This book is still more YA but does heat up as the two get closer!
Kerrigan is gaining traction as a rebellion sympathizer in this book and I loved seeing her become fiercer and more protective of the fellow half-fae in her kingdom. As she travels to Fordโs home we begin to see how rigid his families beliefs are. I loved seeing her stick it to his family and prove that she was no worse than them but actually better than they were. Her journey in this book is more about learning to connect with her dragon, and free the Shadow House from corrupt rule.
Ford starts to open up to Kerrigan in this book and I found his character to have the most growth in this book. I loved seeing him open up to her and come to depend on her steadfastness. I also loved how Ford had the desire to become a better ruler than his parents and wanted to bring his house to current times. Even though we do not get his POV, Fordโs journey in this book is intense since it is all about his viewpoints being challenged and him having to open up to others and ask for help.
This book introduces a ton of new characters that will play bigger roles in the series. Fordโs cousins and sisters are all villains in this book and try to sabotage his plans. I found the way Ford was able to figure out the betrayals to be maddening since it occurred too late but I did appreciate how he always trusted Kerrigan and never kept her out of the loop. This is the first book were the Red Coats and the Rebellion clash and ignite the war thatโs been brewing and it is INTENSE. I am looking forward to how Kerrigan accepts her role in that final battle scene and moves on from the bloodshed to stop the Red Coats in the next books!
Rating: 10/10, Kerrigan and Fordham embark on another journey that brings them closer together!
kricketland's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
TITLE: House of Shadows
GENRE: Fantasy Romance
AUTHOR: K. A. Linde
TROPE: Enemies-to-Lovers, Slow Burn
TYPE: Series (Royal Houses Book 2)
POV: Third Person / Multiple POV
MY RATING: โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ / 5
What to Expect:
๐ฟ Enemies-to-Lovers
๐คด Dark Fae Prince
โค๏ธ Slow Burn
๐ช Fae, Dragons & Magic
The tension builds as Kerrigan & Fordham return to the House of Shadows. Now that Kerrigan & Fordham are both officially in the Society and are dragon-bound, they will begin their year of Society training upon returning from the House of Shadows. Kerrigan finds nothing she expected in the House of Shadows; she knew how they treated humans and half-fae, and everything is wrong in this new world she finds herself in.
House of Shadows once again pulled me into the storyline and tension as Kerrigan had to navigate each obstacle thrown her way. I enjoyed the different potential love interests for both Kerrigan & and some of her friends, adding some angst to the storyline. I am easily pulled into this world and invested to see what happens in the next book in the series. I am giving a rating of 4 / 5 stars.
GENRE: Fantasy Romance
AUTHOR: K. A. Linde
TROPE: Enemies-to-Lovers, Slow Burn
TYPE: Series (Royal Houses Book 2)
POV: Third Person / Multiple POV
MY RATING: โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ / 5
What to Expect:
๐ฟ Enemies-to-Lovers
๐คด Dark Fae Prince
โค๏ธ Slow Burn
๐ช Fae, Dragons & Magic
The tension builds as Kerrigan & Fordham return to the House of Shadows. Now that Kerrigan & Fordham are both officially in the Society and are dragon-bound, they will begin their year of Society training upon returning from the House of Shadows. Kerrigan finds nothing she expected in the House of Shadows; she knew how they treated humans and half-fae, and everything is wrong in this new world she finds herself in.
House of Shadows once again pulled me into the storyline and tension as Kerrigan had to navigate each obstacle thrown her way. I enjoyed the different potential love interests for both Kerrigan & and some of her friends, adding some angst to the storyline. I am easily pulled into this world and invested to see what happens in the next book in the series. I am giving a rating of 4 / 5 stars.