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The Shadow of What Was Lost by James Islington
4.0

4.5⭐️
This was such a rollercoaster.
I felt off kilter for a good bit as I learned the world, the magic system, and alllll the names. What’s a Tol? And the Shadraehin and sha’teth are two separate things? Which Elder now? I couldn’t recall half of these terms as I read them, but I believe I still got the gist.
Also there are SO many men in this book. I need Asha x 50, please.
Speaking of Asha, I loved how significant each POV was. They all had an important role to play. But the line between right and wrong felt sooooo thin and blurry. I feel like any one of them could turn on me at any moment, which is terrifying and exciting all at once.
I also can’t remember a book that left me with my actually jaw on the floor! I really did love it overall and will be continuing the series.