“It’s not a story.”With four words Helena’s quiet life goes up in flames. When her childhood friend returns to tell her that she is the prophesied ruler of the Chosen, those blessed with the gift of magic, there’s no avoiding her destiny. Suddenly, Helena is surrounded by a circle of protectors, each man having sworn their loyalty to her since her birth. All except for one: her Mate.It’s not … one: her Mate.
It’s not enough that she learn how to use her magic and undergo a trial to prove her worthiness; in order to claim her title, Helena must also find the man who carries the other half of her soul.
Exiled due to a past he had no part in, Von is the last man the Chosen expect Helena to select. Despite their protests, his soul calls to hers and there’s no denying that he was made for her. But the prophecy stands and all isn’t as it seems.
There’s an enemy lurking within plain sight who will stop at nothing to destroy her.
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I enjoyed this first book in the series. I liked how Helena was so real and expressed/felt emotions like a normal person. The story was creative and original which can be difficult to accomplish. I recommend this book seeing as i only put it down to work lol.
I love this series! Took me a little bit to get into the first book.
But overall a good story. A different variation of other similar stories. Strong characters. Cliffy at the end but there will be other books following this one!
The narration is perfect!
I need more Helena and Von. Can’t wait to listen to the next book in the series.
Helena was raised to believe that she’s “nothing special” and it turns out that she’s a Damaskiri that was prophesized, and hidden to keep her identify protected. The world that Meg Anne created is so magical and intriguing. Add to it the fact that the two main characters, Helena and Von, are both totally new to the concept of love and being chosen. Each of them has grown up believing that they are something less than what they are, that they deserve less than what they can get, and all of that changes practically instantly for them.
Meg Anne has created a captivating story that is narrated well by Noelle Bridges. I’m looking forward to getting more of this story.
Ahhhmazing!! I have this in ebook as well as audio! Was an amazing story well written with ah-mazing characters! I cannt wait for the next one!!!
I really loved the story line of this book. I thought it was a beautiful story capable of so much depth. I mean hello there was a map at the beginning. Anyway, the complexity of the relationships and their development really helped move the story along. I loved the perfection of how everything came together and the build up of a villain hiding in plain sight with such strong motivations. If you enjoy books based in fantasy with a sweet and all consuming romance intertwined in a story laced with a villain, this may just be the book for you. This book will at times seem like everything is too perfect, but if you are like me you may just appreciate the perfection of it all. It really is a fantastic read and I recommend it to all of our readers who can handle a bit of sexual content and some minor language throughout the book
I was surprised to learn that this is the author’s debut novel! The dialogue and characters really come alive. Definitely some laugh out loud moments, and a fun start to the series.
Wow, ok, this book is different from the romance books I have been reading lately. This is more supernatural and so amazing. Great world building, very creative, descriptive and all together well put together. It wasn’t necessarily a fast read for me, I had to put more time into understanding the world, which was great. It was a well thought out story and very different from the norm that I have been reading. I loved it! Helena is very much still a young girl at heart and doesn’t know how to control herself in her new world. She has much to learn and doesn’t know how to contain her new powers. She is more powerful than anyone can imagine and she needs to learn to trust the ones around her in order for her to succeed. There is a cliffhanger which normally stinks but if you haven’t started yet, then you are in luck! The books are finished in the series and you can buy and read them all together. I really had fun reading and imagining this world in book one and I can’t wait to read book the others.
If you like game of thrones, the red queen or even lord of the rings then you have to read this book. I mean it is that amazing Meg is going places folks look out. I can’t wait for book two my heart raced through this whole book. Well written and a beautiful adventure/ love story taking place.
There are no words for Meg Anne. From what I have been able to dig up, this is her first novel. Yea I wave the BS flag on that one! Her writing is captivating and creates a world that we can not help but want to become lost in from start to finish. Mother of shadows focuses on Helena. Helena believed that she was a farm girl with no magical powers, unlike everyone else, but when her friend returns from the capital her world is turned upside down. She is destined to lead her people surrounded by those sworn to protect her. Von is the exact opposite. He has had to fight for everything that he has in life. Von and Helena are destined to be together. They are the other half of each others soul, but their relationship hangs by a tentative thread. One wrong step and the world they live in will literally come crashing down around them .
Not only is this a love story, but it is about the journey Helena must take in order to lead her people. Helena must be strong not only for herself but for her people. In order to do so she needs her mate Von in more ways than one. He is truly the other have of her soul, where he is dark she is light. Although Meg Anne writes us an insta-love story, this is more than that. Von and Helena’s connection goes beyond matter of that heart but truly speaks of souls that are fated to be with one another. We also have our share of action and adventure along the way. Helena is not your typical “princess” no matter how much her Chosen would love her to be. She is the type of female character we all would love to be. She is strong and does not stop other from attempting to defeat her. Meg Anne writes a story that is not only captivating but that reaches a part of your heart. By the time you finish reading, you are emotional spent. I could not put it down, so I went back and read it all over again looking to see if there was something I missed. I just wanted more by the time I was finished, and that is an example of an amazing book.
We all want to be Helena. We want to be able to fight for what is right, and be able to protect the ones that we love most in the world. With an ending like that, you can imagine that I am impatiently waiting for the next installment to be released. If you are looking for a fantasy romance that has everything from dragons to fair maidens then this is the story for you.
This book takes you on an amazing journey.
Helena is a a young girl who is going to find out what she has instore for her. What that us she don’t know. She has come into her magic she never knew she had. And circle of protectors that are willing to lay down their life for her. All she needs is a mate and that’s where she meets Von and she knows right away that he is hers. When they are married and set out to Von’s homeland things come to play and people betray Helena and Von is taken what would she do get him back and take care of her people and her mates peole and find him. This book is amazing has all kinds of things going. Love the characters and the story line. It keeps you on the edge of your seat and don’t let go.
The first few pages were deceiving-I thought the story would be too slow for my taste and almost closed the book. I’m so glad I decided to keep going! Great story and a brilliant new world.
Helena is very sweet, good hearted and a little naive at times. She was born with a tremendous amount of power and responsibility. Helena was hidden away as a baby to protect her from those who would do her harm. Suddenly as she comes to age she is thrust into a world she has never known and expected to be the Damaskiri (Queen) of the Chosen (magical beings). Helena has a lot to learn and figure out but she does it with unwavering determination. One of the tasks Helena is faced with is finding a life mate. There are many suitors that come forth to pledge themselves to her but none of them catch her eye like Von does. Something about him calls to her.
Von has a darkness to him. He’s strong, skilled and deadly. Most people look at Von and think he’s a terrible and untrustworthy man but there is more to him than they want to believe. Imagine his surprise when Helena unexpectedly stands up for him and shows interest in him.
The road they travel together is not an easy one. It’s one peppered with trials and hardships but also filled with love and devotion.
I loved Mother of Shadows. So much so that I went and bought the second book immediately after finishing this one. I’m very glad this author was recommended to me.
This debut novel by Meg Anne sucked me in from page one! It was also my first read from the fantasy romance genre. We are tossed into a world where magic is everywhere. Helena (along with her magical powers) are kept secret until her 21st birthday, when all is revealed to her by Darrin, her childhood friend/Shield.
Helena, now the Damaskiri, must come forth and discover her magic and rule her people. She will accomplish this with help from her Circle (Advisor, Shield, Sword, Master, Mate), who are there to guide and protect her at all costs.
This book is filled with fantasy, magic, and romance with a touch of evil lurking between the pages.
I will definitely be recommending this series to everyone I know. Also please keep in mind that this book does end in a cliffhanger, so if you cannot stand them – please wait until book two has been released. I, for one, am patiently waiting for book two !