Reviews - Shadow Princess (Parts 1 and 2) [Dramatized Adaptation]

8.7k reviews for:

Shadow Princess (Parts 1 and 2) [Dramatized Adaptation]

Susanne Valenti, Caroline Peckham

4.2 AVERAGE

8.7k reviews for:

Shadow Princess (Parts 1 and 2) [Dramatized Adaptation]

Susanne Valenti, Caroline Peckham

4.2 AVERAGE

emilyfay22's review against another edition

3.25

dark emotional 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: Yes

sardonic_smile's review against another edition

4.25

My head is spinning. What was that ending? I’m shattered.

neillia's review against another edition

4.0

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

kristen527's review against another edition

3.5

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

josie_bookstagram's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious 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

"I’m literally cooped up in a tower here like a sparkly Rapunzel." 🦄

OMG!!! Shadow Princess just blew me away. From the moment I dove back into the chaos at Zodiac Academy, I was snagged and refused to let go. This installment cranks up the dark fae magic, introducing the urgent theme of mastering the elusive fifth element—those shadows slithering beneath Darcy and Tory’s skin had me on edge the entire time. Their struggle with this new power feels visceral and compelling, a perfect blend of magical training, sisters united through trauma, and hidden lineage. I love the twin dynamics—Darcy’s quiet strength and emotional growth stand in sharp contrast to Tory’s rage-fueled stubbornness. Watching them stumble, hurt each other, but still find that unbreakable bond? Brilliant! The tension with Darius and Orion deepens everything: Darcy and Orion’s connection is electrifying and tender; Tory and Darius remain enemies-to-more with so many explosive screentime moments. Yet Tory’s decision at the end… UGH, I’m in shock. That cliffhanger is BRUTAL.

The world-building hits hard. The Orders, their unique fae forms, and the addictive horoscope-world-building elements bring the magic vividly to life. The Palace of Souls revelation—finally a glimpse into their parents’ legacy, the weight of “home,” and gruesome secrets—just elevates the stakes.

This book is dark, twisted, steamy, and emotionally volcanic. Bully romance, slow burn, fae magic, sisterhood, forbidden love, and shock-ending cliffhangers—it has everything. I’m officially obsessed and pacing until the next book. Seriously authors—how dare you leave it like that? I need the next one now.