All hell is about to break loose in the Shadow realm…Literally.Born to a mortal woman and an archangel father, Allianna is a breed apart from others. So much so, she has been the ward of the Lord of Shadows and his Second-in-command since birth and raised to become the Queen of Shadows. However, where there is a monarchy, there are those who would do anything to wear the crown…King Of Shadows … crown…
King Of Shadows is a tale of bravery and sacrifice, true love and true loss.
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This book was simply so, darn good. It offers a complex story line set in a enticing, well developed world. The characters are compelling layered and likable. The well written and plotted story easily pulls you into this gripping world and keeps you fully invested and engaged in these characters lives. I adored Allianna, Kian and Islador. The connections, history and relationship lines between these characters is complex and to say the very least, complicated. The cleverly crafted world is a unique blend of fantasy, myth and magic and it serves as a solid background for a romance that was fresh, exciting and emotional. Just so you know: there is some dark subject matter in here including gore, violence and non-consent. So if these are triggers for you or just things you do not enjoy, do yourself and the author a favor and choose another book. I can’t wait for book two!!
The first part in a Duet by Kay Elle Parker.
With this book she has created a whole new rich world filled with Shadows, demons. archangels and magic. But above all it is a story about strength, not giving up, about growing into your full potential and most important of all love.
The story is dark, gritty and a bit gory at certains point, so it might not be for everyone, but if you are fan of dark then this is the book for you. You will find yourself rooting for
Allianna, you will be cheering her on and feel for her for what she has to endure in her journey. It is filled with action and friendship in unexpected places and a twist or two.
It is a rollercoaster ride of emotions.
Oh my gosh, I loved this book! I was invested from the beginning. I absolutely loved all of the characters and the building of their story. This kept my attention all the way through and was fun and easy to follow. I love the back stories that we got of the characters and all of the lesser characters. It’s kind of nice to have a soft spot for Lucifer. I’m really excited to see where this goes with such strong personalities and boys that I adore.
Just wow. This was a wildly original paranormal book with some familiar elements. It starts with a bang, as we meet Allianna, who has been running from Kian, the Lord of the Shadows, and a prophecy that puts her in grave danger. We learn early that Allianna is fierce and strong, ready to face her destiny.
There are a Couple parts in the beginning that were hard to read. There are non-con elements and violence, but it illustrates just how far Kian is willing to go to complete the prophecy and become King of the Shadow Realm. After those difficult scenes, I flew through the book. It grabs you and you have no choice but to hold on tight for the ride.
The background and mythology is easy to understand and revealed constantly, which really helps get invested. Instead of data dumps, we get wonderful insight into these characters and this world the author has built. She seamlessly integrates mythology as the reader we will recognize, with brand new story that only enhances your reading experience.
Allianna is a badass. As she learns more and more about herself, she realizes that she can handle the threat to the Shadow Realm. It’s really satisfying to see her come into her own with very little from a man. She has support from Islador, but she discovers her powers on her own. I love a female character like this, and the ending will make you cheer. While there is a huge hint at what’s to come in the next book, there’s no cliffhanger. The original story is finished but obviously there’s more this author wants to unleash on us. I will be there when she does.
This story was so good.
A fantasy with different realms in the world. There are demons and warriors, kings and queens, mythical creatures and magic.
It was very entertaining and a great story. I look forward to reading book two!