Just when I was getting a handle on my magic, my fae family drama, and an unwanted fiance, someone wants me dead. Again.
Returning home is never easy, especially when you’ve lived apart from your family for eight long years and your face reminds them of your well-loved twin whose murder still haunts these halls. How can I, Becka Rowan, live up to her memory?
I’d only been back home a few weeks … memory?
I’d only been back home a few weeks when tragedy struck again in the form of a poisoner. I almost died. My father lies in a coma, his fate uncertain.
It’s bad enough that I’m always being measured up to my beloved twin; how can I ever hope to feel safe and welcome at House Rowan with Shadow Dwellers and poisoners out to get me?
The assassination attempt brings Enforcer Quinn back to House Rowan. I’m excited to be working side by side with Quinn again, solving the case together. His return gives me the opportunity to find out if the connection between us is real. I hope he feels the same draw to me as I do to him.
But Quinn’s holding back; keeping things professional between us. Can I blame him? I’m still engaged to my dead twin’s fiance! I need to control my magic, end my engagement, and then find a path forward with Quinn. Is that too much to ask?
Assuming Quinn and I can solve the poisoning before they strike again.
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As Becky attempts to settle into her life and powers – the fae family drama continues. Someone or something wants her dead! And then there is the fiancé … and the Enforcer…. all leading to adventure and breathtaking excitement.
This second book continues the thrilling series and is even better than the first. Once finished, you’ll be anxious to start the next book, because you won’t want the excitement to end!
Becka’s life was in jeopardy, she still did not control her gift and it was becoming a threat to others. Guilt, regret and mistrust weighed down on her, making her doubt her abilities to integrate with the Fae. After the last attempt on her life, the cavalry, understood as the enforcers, took the reins and valuable information came to light. Exciting and intriguing this book. Many suspects and motives, and no one to trust. With the temptation back, Becka was more convinced than before of what she wanted to be part of. Intrigue, action, strong characters, magic, betrayal, violence, strong emotions, losses and a mysterious prophecy. Although the story continues it does not end with a cliffhanger and makes us expect more of the romance between Becka and Quinn. Liked the twists and the intriguing plot where things weren’t as clear cut as they seemed. Kept me intrigued following the action. An interesting and entertaining book that I enjoyed
Poisoned Shadow by Candice Bundy is an amazing story that I have read. This is book number two in this amazing series that I have loved reading and can not get enough of this author. I highly recommend this story to everyone who loves reading about fantasy and paranormal romance.
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I received a copy of this book for a fair and honest review. We are back at Rowan House and the problem with the Shadow Dwellers. There are people trying to poison Becka. Quinn is back from the city to help her once again. She is trying to get close to him to see if things can go somewhere but he is keeping things professional since she is not engaged to her dead sister’s fiancé. But that is now what Becka wants she wants Quinn. I think I enjoyed this one more than the first one. It was so full of twists and turns that kept me turning the pages. The story just keeps getting better and deeper with each book. I want to see what more comes between her and Quinn. I get the impression that he feels it too.
Omg book 2 keeps the hits coming! So well written and i devoured it! I’m off to find book 3 cause I need it like yesterday!!! Amazing job
Poisoned Shadow picks up a little after the ending of Twinned Shadow. With Becka now a gifted fae and working to become guilded she struggles with her return to her home and family after being outcast. When Becka and her father are poisoned, Quinn returns to help find the attacker. This story has tons of action and mystery, along with lots of external and internal struggles for Becka. I had an idea who the poisoner might be from the beginning but the way the author keeps you guessing makes for a very interesting story. I found myself second guessing who it was several times. One of the parts I really enjoyed was seeing Becka’s relationship with her father change. It was intriguing to see how their dynamic changed with her return and how his personality I feel shifted slightly from the first book. I was somewhat surprised by the ending and picked up Shadow Underground as soon as I finished this one. Candice Bundy does a wonderful job of capturing the readers attention and holding it to the very end.
Thank you to Story Origin for a review copy.
““you’re back in the world of the fae. You can no longer make up your own rules.”
Excerpt From: Candice Bundy. “Poisoned Shadow: An Urban Fantasy Supernatural Detective Mystery (The Shadow Series Book 2).” Apple Books.
Her father poisoned. Shadow walkers are trying to steal her powers. She gets poisoned. Her mother has decided who she will marry, but she is entranced by an enforcer from the House of Oak: Quinn. And despite fending off both assassination attempts and an unwanted political marriage, she must deal with the side effects of learning what her power can do, and it isn’t pretty. Becka’s new friend loses her powers, and Becka is demoralized by it.
To be honest, the plot may be wonderful, but there are things I don’t like:
• the romance is too young-adult for me. There are longing glances, and a kiss or two. I found myself reading two novels at once just to get an adult romance in on the side. But the relationship Becka and Quinn have seems realistic otherwise.
• Fae powers are all about the money. Seriously? What your power is determines your worth to the family and dictates your job. Wow. While I grew up thinking the possibilities were endless, I realized that what I wanted to be did not match what I was capable of doing. It all came back when I realized Becka has that epiphany. Worse, her family dictates the job. Becka is steamrollered into what she does and who she marries. This is a nightmare. Although Becka ultimately receives a good job, she did not choose it.
• Spoiler: Hanna’s choice to remain in the room when Becka practices was not considered Hanna’s fault? Shouldn’t Hanna take some responsibility for her actions?
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What I like:
• Becka’s wordsmithing skills are remarkable. She sounds regal every time she offers her opinion.
• Did I mention how tactful she can be? LOL.
• The plot is not derivative. Despite alternating with another story, I still kept returning to this one. It had a better plot.
• I really like the villain at the end. That woman is edgy.
This was a great addition to the series and once again Candice Bundy has done a terrific job with the characters and the continuation of the story line.
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This urban fantasy mystery is SO good! I really liked it.. It is smart and interesting, with a great mystery and super suspense..
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Dipping in the world of fea and shifter there is more living in it than seems. The shadow dwellers. Up to no good it belongs to Becka and her new found gift to stand up for everything that she believes in. With the help of Quinn and the enforcers she takes charge. Will she know to find out who’s friend or foe? Will she learn to rein her forces? Will she be able to understand her gift? I read this second book in the series without knowing of the first. It’s doable, but I think it might be better to read the series in order as I am definitely going to pick up the first one before going to the third to eliminate some black holes still lingering…all in all an very enticing story which I practically read in one go even if it is not a small booklet. Enjoy your read!
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“Poisoned Shadow” is the second instalment in “The Shadow Series” by Candice Bundy, an urban fantasy paranormal romance series featuring Becka Rowan, the ungifted half of a Fae twin sisters, who was exiled to the human world upon her birth, for her lacking of Fae powers. A human world that do not trust Fae, gifted and ungifted alike.
Unfortunately for Becka, her plans to move on by accepting an esteemed college internship, and address the issue of interspecies conflict, were abruptly cut short, by her twin sister murder and subsequent investigation in Faerie (‘Twinned Shadow’, Book 1). The half-good news is that Becka is back home with her family at House Rowan, the full-bad news is that she just barely survived a poisoning attack on the family, somebody wants her death… again. With her own father in a coma and the culprit on the lose, Becka will have to hold her ground against the unknown enemy to save House Rowan. Fortunately, Quinn is back, much to Becka’s relieve, at least him she can trust… and it gives her the opportunity to further explore their possible relation. Unfortunately, Quinn is fully investing in keeping ‘it’ very professional, but that is a problem that will have to wait, until they find the poisoner.
Candice Bundy series is very well-written, fast-paced, and action-packed, with an exceptionally well-developed world, that successfully addresses each character’s personality and the rich social interactions between them. Nevertheless, the! story is – as it should be – first of all, an urban fantasy story, designed to entertain, something it does in spades by mixing a ‘whodunnit’ plot with a romantic subplot into a very satisfying Fae related urban fantasy tale. This story is even better than the first, and I for one, cannot wait for the next
*voluntarily and honestly reviewed the ARC I received from the author*
The ending pumped it up to a 4.5 for me. This installment takes on a different feel but still gives you the detective vibes when someone tries to poison Becka. I thought it was a little slower because it went more inward with the story. Becka’s old wounds are being picked at, what she thought she was over, she clearly isn’t. And then there’s having whiplash from being treated like trash, to being put in the spotlight, and then scolded for not stepping into line. Gosh, that bit really got to me. It was frustrating to see her having to take back a family that wanted nothing to do with her when they didn’t think they could gain anything. Like, it’s such an emotional degradation to your self-esteem. And Becka dealt with a lot of that throughout the book, it was almost exhausting. I think it was a near relief when her life was in danger, at least then we’d get either humor or well-awaited spice between her and Quinn, who presents a whole other issue.
I was overall entertained but aside from it feeling a little repetitive (it was during her reflections), I really enjoyed myself. The ending most definitely sets up a super exciting new storyline and I want it so bad! Some characters are taking longer to develop but a good few changed a lot and I THINK I’m appreciative of them still being horrible but more understood…? I love that they can be so complex, and I hope this doesn’t end anytime soon.
Candice Bundy – Shadow Series Bk 2 – Poisoned Shadow – Reviewed 7/5/20 – Read 7/3/20
Becka is trying to settle in… learning how to handle the newfound gift, so many things are happening! Everything is so unsettling!!
Life has been hard on Becka Rowan, tested ungifted, now out of the blue she finds that her gift has finally graced her, after having been outcasted from the Fae community for the last 8 years. During that time, she had lost contact with her twin sister except for an occasional phone call, and then she is killed! At the funeral, the Shadow Dwellers attack House Rowan. Everyone feels sure they were behind killing Tessa, and now it looks like they want Becka dead too. Just when she found comfort with Quinn, the enforcer that was assigned to protect her, he was ordered back to the city, leaving Becka with only her wolf shifters as protectors.
Becka’s life has been tossed in the air, she is forced to work with her aunt, while learning and training to use her gifts. It seems that instead of creative, her gift is to nullify. Even still Becka is not ready to capitulate, as she won’t change her fashion style to match the families, nor will she let her hair go natural, leaving it pink makes her feel like she has some control of herself.
Complying with her father’s request of joining him for tea and their daily talks. Becka finds him on the roof, at one of the Pergolas woven with wisteria, it sure is a beautiful sight. She sees that he has poured her tea, taking a sniff, she finds it is one that she just cannot force herself to drink. While he is busy hunting for the honey, she pours her’s into his cup, then refilling her’s with water. Ah, success, he states… the honey is found, and he rejoins her. Both take a sip only to feel the immediate effects of the poison that someone had added to the tea. As she collapses, her mind goes blank…
Sometime later Becka becomes aware of things around her. The healer is near and so are the wolf shifter guards. What had happened to her? How can this be happening, why can’t they find the ones doing this after all this time? What about her father, Lord Vott? Where is he, is he ok??? And the story begins….
What did I like? I enjoy visiting the world of the Fae, shifter, and the magical realm. This is book two of the Shadow series, the first was a fast-paced and exciting book with lots of things going on. Well, Candice did not let up on the action, if possible, this one is even more exciting. The mystery goes deep and keeps you entertained on every page. Cannot say that there is a dull moment from page one to the end.
What will you like? Another chapter in Becka’s life is downright filled with action on almost every page. The deception is hiked up several notches, the intrigue draws you in and it just keeps sucking. The new beginnings are just starting and Becka is going all the way. The style that Candice has with her descriptions and details reaches out and puts you right next to all the action and mystery. She fills the air with a touch of mystical magic, fear for safety, and a touch of romance. You can hear the animals and the hiss of the mystery flowing over your fingertips. Beautifully written and edited with an enchanting storyline that will capture you immediately. Looking forward to the next book and it cannot come soon enough for me. I am sure you will feel the same way!!!!
• File Size: 2900 KB
• Print Length: 291 pages
• Publisher: Lusios Publishing, LLC (July 2, 2020)
• Publication Date: July 2, 2020
• ASIN: B089219S3L
• Genre: Psychic Thrillers, Werewolf & Shifter Thrillers, Vampire Thrillers
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Personal and family troubles plague the main heroine as she fights an attraction as she continues to masquerade as her sister. I voluntarily received this book for an honest review.
The death of her beloved twin left a lot of pain for the family, and left her with the fiancé of her twin, someone hunting her and other close family members, and some tangled drama
At least Quinn is back to investigate by her side. As ling as she is attached to her dead twin’s fiancé, there is little that can move forward between her and Quinn
And her pesky magic ….
It’s all a lot to try to get under control
Can she survive long enough?
Fantasy, drama and action adventure
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The intensity continues. Why would I say that? Because I read the first book in the series. Both books are filled,with plenty of action, plots, surprises, emotions and hopes of love and acceptance. Becka is still trying to find her way and has gained some ground but also lost some too.
I have to say that I almost wanted to shout out, “look at ______, that is the person you should be watching out for.” I suspected them because of some of the small bread crumbs the author threw out there. When it came out and the person was revealed, I almost cheered. Because, hey, I got it right! But there was an additional motive that I had not suspected. I liked that the author surprised me with that!
I so want Becka and Quinn to find a way to be together. It’s so strong that I can almost taste it. Will they? Not in this book although some good things are forming.
Has the ancient threat of the Shadow Dwellers been eliminated? Not yet but I’m hoping in a next book that Becka and Quinn will kick butt and take them out. But at the end of this book a formidable Shadow Dweller has appeared and laid out a challenge. So game on.
“I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”
This is the first book by Bundy that I have read, and I have already downloaded book 1. Poisoned Shadow is a fascinating mystery that seamlessly meshes a fantasy world with touches of urban fantasy. I love the confidence that Becka exudes while still being able to see that her way may not be the only way. It is refreshing to see the moral character expressed by Quinn, and his desire to do the right thing while Becka is engaged. But oh it makes me happy when Becka is cut loose from…just kidding you will have to read the story to find out what happens. 🙂