A review by floofymoosereads
Lady of Shadows by Melissa K. Roehrich

dark emotional mysterious 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

This is the second book in the Lady of Darkness series, a dark romantasy high on emotion and angst. 

Tropes and themes include: 

✨Hate to love 

✨Hurt/comfort 

✨Angst 

✨Fae, humans, witches, vampires and more 

✨Slowburn 

✨Touch her and die 

✨Found family 

✨Fated mates 

✨Political intrigue 

✨Revenge 

Rating: 5/5 Stars 3/5 Flames 

Nickname: Love 

The Lovely: I love these characters and their relationship so much. Sorin and Scarlett are coming from such different places and both have to fight for their relationship. Scarlett has so much growing to do, with Sorin’s support, which is beautiful to watch. I also loved Scarlett’s relationship with the rest of Sorin’s Inner Court, especially Cyrus. So much fun but also so much friendship. This series has some of my favorite found family. 

Recommendation: This was a comfort read for me - something I read when I’m stressed/anxious/unfocused. I find it comforting and calming. Scarlett gives off Aelin but darker vibes - just replace “Aelin, no” with “Scarlett, no”. But to me Scarlett is much more multi-dimensional than Aelin. I’ll never tired of reading this series. If you like a dark romantasy with beautiful and heart-wrenching relationships, I think you would like this series.