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A review by _isabel_
Prisoner of Shadows by Sam Burns, W.M. Fawkes
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
"Prisoner of Shadows" was absolutely delightful.
I loved the premise, I loved both protagonists and all the wonderful side characters that we get to meet, and I absolutely loved the underlying plot that Sam Burns and W.M. Fawkes have weaved into this book. I can't wait to see what they have in store for book three. I adored how every plot point seems to be coming together!
This second book was even more complex and magical, world-building wise. We get to meet new creatures and new gods, new prophecies and new curses. And vampires! The way they're depicted here, as protectors instead of predators, was absolutely fascinating.
Julian and Prometheus's romance stole my heart: it's sweet, lovely, respectful, but it's also spicy and pretty much packed with tension and chemistry since their very first meeting. I loved them individually too, especially sweet, joyful, broken Prometheus. I felt for him so much, and I adored being in his head.
I wish a couple of things had been developed slightly more, and some scenes felt unnecessary at times (I skimmed a few, especially in the second half of the book), but all in all, I really enjoyed this book.
I'm excited for book three, and I'm also damned excited to get to know a few more gods a bit better.
TW/CWs: torture, imprisonment, violence, death of loved ones.
<b> I received an ARC of the "Lords of the Underworld" box set from the authors in exchange for an honest review. </b>
I loved the premise, I loved both protagonists and all the wonderful side characters that we get to meet, and I absolutely loved the underlying plot that Sam Burns and W.M. Fawkes have weaved into this book. I can't wait to see what they have in store for book three. I adored how every plot point seems to be coming together!
This second book was even more complex and magical, world-building wise. We get to meet new creatures and new gods, new prophecies and new curses. And vampires! The way they're depicted here, as protectors instead of predators, was absolutely fascinating.
Julian and Prometheus's romance stole my heart: it's sweet, lovely, respectful, but it's also spicy and pretty much packed with tension and chemistry since their very first meeting. I loved them individually too, especially sweet, joyful, broken Prometheus. I felt for him so much, and I adored being in his head.
I wish a couple of things had been developed slightly more, and some scenes felt unnecessary at times (I skimmed a few, especially in the second half of the book), but all in all, I really enjoyed this book.
I'm excited for book three, and I'm also damned excited to get to know a few more gods a bit better.
TW/CWs: torture, imprisonment, violence, death of loved ones.
<b> I received an ARC of the "Lords of the Underworld" box set from the authors in exchange for an honest review. </b>
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Torture, and Injury/Injury detail