2.06k reviews for:

Shadows So Cruel

Liv Zander

3.89 AVERAGE

gingasnap3223's review

4.0

challenging dark emotional tense

lafoo's review

5.0

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Perfection in book form!! 

sc_schwartzm's review

4.25

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious 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

aleinwonderland's review

3.0

challenging dark tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

michelle18's review

3.5

adventurous challenging dark emotional sad tense 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: Yes

anapthine's review

3.75

challenging dark medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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Not sure why the author has rape so much, when it’s not even needed most of the time. It’s also kind of been romanticised which I completely disagree with. 

I did like the fantasy world in this book, and it was well written. 

kpittser's review against another edition

3.0

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Once again, the story here is great. I enjoyed the depth of the characters and the growth during the story. However, the sheer amount of sexual assault was extremely difficult to get through. I understand the reality of such things in life and in war, but it was too much. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape

Moderate: Rape

Minor: Rape

jen_b00ks's review

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

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

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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

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