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3.49 AVERAGE
3.49 AVERAGE
"Shift in Shadows" by Maddox Grey is an urban fantasy that introduces Nemain, a 300+ year-old feline shapeshifter grappling with PTSD and seeking revenge. This story does a great job building a world filled with Fae, demons, mermaids, vampires, and werewolves within the human world. Nemain, having escaped captivity from her ex-boyfriend Sebastian, a warlock, now faces his obsessive search for her. The world-building stands out, immersing readers in a super diverse and queer-friendly setting. All of the characters are very diverse fantasy creatures, making them super interesting.
The plot is fast-paced and intriguing, with all threads resolved by the end, except for, of course, a cliffhanger that makes you want to continue the series. Nemain's complexity and the close bonds she shares with her friends make her a refreshing protagonist. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes more diverse romantasy stories and I plan to continue this series!
Thank you MTMC Tours and Maddox Grey for providing me with a review copy. All opinions are unbiased and my own.
The plot is fast-paced and intriguing, with all threads resolved by the end, except for, of course, a cliffhanger that makes you want to continue the series. Nemain's complexity and the close bonds she shares with her friends make her a refreshing protagonist. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes more diverse romantasy stories and I plan to continue this series!
Thank you MTMC Tours and Maddox Grey for providing me with a review copy. All opinions are unbiased and my own.
dark
emotional
tense
fast-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
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
🌟Book Review: "A Shift in Shadows" by Maddox Grey
🌟Series: Lost Legacies, Book 1
🔮Genre: Paranormal Fantasy Series
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)
"A wicked feline shifter. A cruel warlock. And a dark secret that can devour worlds." Maddox Grey’s "A Shift in Shadows" opens the door to a dark and magical world where love, revenge, and forbidden powers intertwine in an explosive fantasy adventure.
💖 Why You'll Love It:
🖤 Dark and Gripping: The story dives deep into themes of betrayal, love, and the battle between light and dark. The emotional stakes are high, making every page a thrilling experience.
🐾 Morally Grey Characters: Fans of complex, morally grey characters will find themselves drawn to this cast. The protagonist’s struggle with her forbidden power adds a compelling layer to her character.
💔 Forbidden Love: The tension between the protagonist and Sebastian, combined with the slow-burn connection with Andrei, creates an emotionally charged love triangle that will keep readers hooked.
⚔ Epic Fantasy Vibes: Set in a richly woven world filled with magic, shifters, and dark secrets, "A Shift in Shadows" delivers all the elements of a classic urban fantasy while adding a fresh twist.
🎯 Perfect For:
✨Fans of urban fantasy with dark, emotional undertones.
✨Readers who love strong, flawed heroines battling inner demons.
✨Anyone looking for a fantasy series filled with complex characters and epic stakes.
📚 Step into this dark fantasy world and let the shadows draw you in. Happy reading! Thanks to @Netgalley for the #ALC
🌟Series: Lost Legacies, Book 1
🔮Genre: Paranormal Fantasy Series
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)
"A wicked feline shifter. A cruel warlock. And a dark secret that can devour worlds." Maddox Grey’s "A Shift in Shadows" opens the door to a dark and magical world where love, revenge, and forbidden powers intertwine in an explosive fantasy adventure.
💖 Why You'll Love It:
🖤 Dark and Gripping: The story dives deep into themes of betrayal, love, and the battle between light and dark. The emotional stakes are high, making every page a thrilling experience.
🐾 Morally Grey Characters: Fans of complex, morally grey characters will find themselves drawn to this cast. The protagonist’s struggle with her forbidden power adds a compelling layer to her character.
💔 Forbidden Love: The tension between the protagonist and Sebastian, combined with the slow-burn connection with Andrei, creates an emotionally charged love triangle that will keep readers hooked.
⚔ Epic Fantasy Vibes: Set in a richly woven world filled with magic, shifters, and dark secrets, "A Shift in Shadows" delivers all the elements of a classic urban fantasy while adding a fresh twist.
🎯 Perfect For:
✨Fans of urban fantasy with dark, emotional undertones.
✨Readers who love strong, flawed heroines battling inner demons.
✨Anyone looking for a fantasy series filled with complex characters and epic stakes.
📚 Step into this dark fantasy world and let the shadows draw you in. Happy reading! Thanks to @Netgalley for the #ALC
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Toxic relationship, Blood, Death of parent, War, Injury/Injury detail
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Nemain is a feline shapeshifter with secret magic she must keep hidden to protect her and everyone she loves in the human realm and beyond. Her former lover Sebastion, a warlock, is trying to track her down and is hot on her trail with the help of the vampires. Neimain must fight to keep her magic a secret. If the fae and demons find out they will kill her.
This book has it all fae, vampires, mermaids demons, werewolves, witches, and unique magic systems, and don’t forget found family. The narrator was not my favorite but did not make me stop listening. More character development for Adrian needs to happen in the next book. I was unsure while reading if it was a series I would continue with however by the end I knew I would, and then the epilogue delivered some interesting information.
Fast paced with a lot going on. Characters felt pretty one dimensional and were hard to get attached to. I love the idea behind this one, but wish it would have been more fleshed out
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Definitely recommend this for a Stuff Your Kindle Day read!! The author combined typical fantasy creatures like vampires, fae, and werewolves with Greek mythology! Super interesting!
It was just boring amd I was confused, I might give it a try again another time
Terrible narration, story line seemed to jump around, and characters relations seemed flat while the characters theme selves were just unlikeable.
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
I really enjoyed this book. It throws you right in and does a great job of explaining the world without info dumping.
I really liked the FMC and her friends, although, her loved, Andre is kind of frustrating for me. He’s a definite golden retriever bf which I don’t mind, but it doesn’t work for our FMC in this series. I’m really hoping for her and Mikhail to end up together.
This book concludes one conflict, but there are several things left open ended. I’ll definitely be continuing the series.
I really liked the FMC and her friends, although, her loved, Andre is kind of frustrating for me. He’s a definite golden retriever bf which I don’t mind, but it doesn’t work for our FMC in this series. I’m really hoping for her and Mikhail to end up together.
This book concludes one conflict, but there are several things left open ended. I’ll definitely be continuing the series.