A review by charmandareads
Stroke of Shadows by Taylor Aston White

adventurous challenging emotional 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

5.0

I have had the pleasure of receiving and ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review. I made sure I read the entire series before I completed this and I can tell you, they get better and better with each installment and Stroke of Shadows really shows off that growth. 

This book is so heavy. It tackles some serious topics and is incredibly tense. Aston White's Guardians world keeps developing and get more and more immersive and intense, and SoS is a great force. Every time I read one of these books, the FMC bleeds my heart and Harper is no exception. In fact, she probably gets to me the most and I love her dearly. Scythe is an amazing character who has many sides and none of them feel forced. Even the villains in this novel are darker, heavier, and more intense. 

This book kept me on the edge of my seat with my heart strangled in my chest. The spice is top notch. Scythe is the sēxîest Guardian so far, his way with words had me sweating (and I'm ace). Stroke of Shadows is 10/10, 5 stars, a book I want to frame on my shelves
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