A review by tanyad74
Shadow's Claim by Kresley Cole

4.0

I had been putting off starting these books about the Dacians. I was scared they would veer off too far from the Immortals After Dark. They do say that they are part of the series though, so I'm not sure why I let them slip by. In my quest to catch up, I've included them in my IAD run. I've also decided to read them in audio. It is not normal for me to switch media in the middle of a series. Especially to a male narrator. I haven't listened to many books with male narrators so I don't have as long of a list of favorites. I've been assured though, that Robert Petkoff is amazing, so on went the audiobook!

I felt Bettina's youth while listening to Shadow's Claim. Her determination that someone else was destined to be hers didn't ring as a mature relationship. Especially with how that male reacts to being with her. I would have been so embarrassed that I would have dropped it. But Bettina is persistent. I did get annoyed with her. I just wanted her to move on already!

Trehan was just the male Bettina needed. He was experienced and strong enough to protect her. His jealousy did get old, but after everything he was doing and gave up for Bettina, the jealousy was understandable.

Shadow's Claim had my emotions in a riot. The drama of the competition held my attention. I was nervous to see which male would prevail or if Bettina would end up marrying a beast! The world of the Dacians was well built as well as Bettina's realm. It is definitely branching out from our regular IAD locations!

I really enjoyed Shadow's Claim and am excited to see more of the Realm of the Blood & Mist with Lothaire as king! That should make it a real interesting place to be!This review was originally posted on Rantings of a Reading Addict