Reviews - Shadows so Cruel

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Shadows so Cruel

Liv Zander

3.89 AVERAGE

jen_b00ks's review against another edition

3.0

dark medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

trudzz's review against another edition

4.25

adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

This second book was a bit slower for me than the first. But I enjoyed it all the same.

The emotional rollercoaster this series put me through is unmatched. Especially when it comes to Galantia and Malyr. I hated Malyr with every fibre of my being. Hated how he treated her.

How he forced himself on her, especially after finding out she was his fated mate

. I did like seeing how after time, though, he tried to be better for her. Especially when he lost his shit when Gal was captured.

Honestly I still prefer Sebian. It was interesting to see that they ultimately decided to be a throuple. Galantia had her cake and got to eat it too. But I was still wondering if things would end that way.

Sabien's death, therefore, was a slight shock but a necessary part of the plot

. It shows his love for both Gal and Malyr and how he helped them come together. I also loved seeing Galantia's growth and especially her strength. I love how strong she is mentally, and she doesn't cower down when things get hard.

Overall, a really entertaining and good read. I enjoyed this series.

had3s_books's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

hddeadwyelr's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

witchy_woo_13's review against another edition

5.0

challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

taelajoon's review against another edition

4.75

challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

carolinasilva_18's review against another edition

4.75

adventurous dark emotional sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Content Warnings

nyiemah06's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous challenging dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Tears, tears, and more tears. This was a nice way to wrap up this series. Galantia finds her voice in this part of the story.

Content Warnings

marieceanna's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

shelleyl526's review against another edition

4.0

Surprised by how much better this book was compared to the first one. The redemption of the MMC’s was good. The story was tragic but still had a HEA. I liked this series overall.

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