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shes_book_obsessed's review against another edition
3.0
Shadows
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This was a cute love story, but could it have been more rushed? Anyway, I’m happy now that I can continue on with this amazing series!
⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was a cute love story, but could it have been more rushed? Anyway, I’m happy now that I can continue on with this amazing series!
mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
So I finished this one, after reading the first book, and the book in-between (the one from Daemon’s POV). I really wanted to know more about Dawson, and I can say that after reading this book I like him more than I did in the Deamon/Kat books.
Why? Well, he was painted quite negatively. That because he fell in love, he died. There was quite a bit of negativity, and though there was also love, it was mostly negativity that Dawson was so stupid to fall in love with a human, that it was his own fault. It didn’t give me a good image of Dawson, which was a shame. So while I did read this book, I was a bit hesitant about stuff. But as the pages flew by, I noticed that Dawson wasn’t so bad. He was also not all too happy that he fell in love, that he showed his secret to a human, but you can see him slowly change from being less happy + feeling guilty to a man who accepts that he is in love, that he wants to be with this girl, even if she is human, and not Luxen as he is.
Dawson was even great, he was sweet, kind, so unlike his brother Daemon who is quite a jerk (though yes, a hot jerk with a kind heart underneath all the mean barbs). I loved how he tried to help Bethany, how he was there for her when she needed him, I loved that he protected her all the times, he did everything for her, she was his world.
Bethany was also fantastic, thanks to the previous books I had quite a bleh view towards her, but as soon as she was introduced, as soon as we saw her POV I instantly loved her and her character. She was sweet, caring, strong. So different from Katy, who is more spice and flames, while Bethany is more flowers and candy.
Bethany was caring, sweet, and knew how to keep a secret, she was so kind towards Dawson, and it was amazing that she knew who he was and who his brother was. I often see this go wrong in literature, that twins (triplets) get confused, but not in this one. That made me cheer for Bethany and Dawson’s love more than ever.
The romance between these 2? Oh, man. Swoon, swoon everywhere swoon! It is just the most cute, hot (but still clean), sweet romance that I have seen in a long time. Jennifer L. Armentrout sure knows how to write kissing/make out scenes. Wow, wow and triple wow!
The ending? Well, we finally find out a bit more, but I still have so many questions. Are they really dead? Are they really gone gone? Or is there something more going on? I already had my suspicions in the other books, but reading this one? I only have more suspicions towards the DOD and Arum.
I also loved the multiple POVs.
All in all, this was an amazing book and I really enjoyed reading it. I just flew through it. :)
I would highly recommend this book to everyone. Looking for a great science-fiction book? With great and swoon-worthy characters? Great romance? Well be sure to check this one out!
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
Why? Well, he was painted quite negatively. That because he fell in love, he died. There was quite a bit of negativity, and though there was also love, it was mostly negativity that Dawson was so stupid to fall in love with a human, that it was his own fault. It didn’t give me a good image of Dawson, which was a shame. So while I did read this book, I was a bit hesitant about stuff. But as the pages flew by, I noticed that Dawson wasn’t so bad. He was also not all too happy that he fell in love, that he showed his secret to a human, but you can see him slowly change from being less happy + feeling guilty to a man who accepts that he is in love, that he wants to be with this girl, even if she is human, and not Luxen as he is.
Dawson was even great, he was sweet, kind, so unlike his brother Daemon who is quite a jerk (though yes, a hot jerk with a kind heart underneath all the mean barbs). I loved how he tried to help Bethany, how he was there for her when she needed him, I loved that he protected her all the times, he did everything for her, she was his world.
Bethany was also fantastic, thanks to the previous books I had quite a bleh view towards her, but as soon as she was introduced, as soon as we saw her POV I instantly loved her and her character. She was sweet, caring, strong. So different from Katy, who is more spice and flames, while Bethany is more flowers and candy.
Bethany was caring, sweet, and knew how to keep a secret, she was so kind towards Dawson, and it was amazing that she knew who he was and who his brother was. I often see this go wrong in literature, that twins (triplets) get confused, but not in this one. That made me cheer for Bethany and Dawson’s love more than ever.
The romance between these 2? Oh, man. Swoon, swoon everywhere swoon! It is just the most cute, hot (but still clean), sweet romance that I have seen in a long time. Jennifer L. Armentrout sure knows how to write kissing/make out scenes. Wow, wow and triple wow!
The ending? Well, we finally find out a bit more, but I still have so many questions. Are they really dead? Are they really gone gone? Or is there something more going on? I already had my suspicions in the other books, but reading this one? I only have more suspicions towards the DOD and Arum.
I also loved the multiple POVs.
All in all, this was an amazing book and I really enjoyed reading it. I just flew through it. :)
I would highly recommend this book to everyone. Looking for a great science-fiction book? With great and swoon-worthy characters? Great romance? Well be sure to check this one out!
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
brooksie03051's review against another edition
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-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? Yes
4.25
gabiswrld's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
havenrose06's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ac223's review against another edition
3.0
I read these books out of order, but Shadows gives us a little insight as to why Daemon is such a jerk in Obsidian. Dawson, Daemon, and Dee are triplets, as well as aliens. I wasn't really sold on the alien idea, but Armentrout pulls it off nicely. They are Luxen from the planet Luxen. When their home was destroyed they were forced to find a new one. Earth was the closest thing resembling their home, and has since been inhabited by their kind. Their home was destroyed by the Arum, their enemy and opposite. They are dark, shadows compared to the Luxen's light. If the Arum are able to kill a Luxen, they can take their powers as their own. Dawson knows immediately after meeting Beth that their is something different about her. They are each drawn to one another, and Dawson is willing to risk the problems that being with a human can cause. Beth has no idea why, or how she knows but she has a connection with Dawson she can't ignore.
***Spoilers***
Being with a human in anything but a casual fling is not allowed. There are too many risks, too many ways for their kind to be exposed. Dawson is willing to risk being an outcast to be with Beth. When the inevitable happens and he exposes himself, he is floored by how accepting she is. Of course she is stunned that her boyfriend is an alien, but realizes that he is still the same person.. er alien. While hiking one day, Beth falls off one of the rocks and doesn't make it. Dawson is so distraught, and instinctually heals her. He has no idea how he knew to do it, or what it means for either of them. From that point on they have a connection, but aren't ever able to share their secret. A few days later they are surrounded by the Arum, and neither one of them come out alive.
***Spoilers***
Being with a human in anything but a casual fling is not allowed. There are too many risks, too many ways for their kind to be exposed. Dawson is willing to risk being an outcast to be with Beth. When the inevitable happens and he exposes himself, he is floored by how accepting she is. Of course she is stunned that her boyfriend is an alien, but realizes that he is still the same person.. er alien. While hiking one day, Beth falls off one of the rocks and doesn't make it. Dawson is so distraught, and instinctually heals her. He has no idea how he knew to do it, or what it means for either of them. From that point on they have a connection, but aren't ever able to share their secret. A few days later they are surrounded by the Arum, and neither one of them come out alive.
carriesouthard's review against another edition
3.0
I read this novella before the books because it said .5 to the series. I was lost until about 3/4 of the way through. I was very captivated by the ending though so am anxious to start the rest of the series.
merilizabeth's review against another edition
3.0
I did want to know how Dawson and Bethany got together and what happened in the woods and all the thing up to the point they got lost in the DOD. Now I have the information and some insight in their relationships and who Bethany is in the further books, but somewhat my heart was not into this story as it was in all the others. Maybe just because I started with Deamon and Katy and they grew closer to me than the long lost brother we know nothing about. Still a good enough read and not gonna be considered a waste of time for me.
bsanchezz's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
sarixx's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0