A review by docrobreads
A Promise of Lies by Clare Sager

adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective 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? It's complicated

5.0

I started reading these books as part of a buddy read, and then stuck with them because they were engaging, well written, and sexy. I would put this trilogy up against any other romantic fantasy series out there for most interesting twists, gasp-worthy moments, and best use of shadow daddy powers 😏. I cried at least 5 times, and I adored how (even in such a fantastical setting) relatable the characters seemed: the desire to live a life they chose, the pain that comes with loss, the bittersweet feeling of having loved those no longer with us, and the joy of finding a family. This is going to be a series I revisit. Stunning. 🥰