My name is Maia Graystone: rebel, terrorist, and . . . traitor. Imprisoned in the Tower at the Archduchess’s mercy, awaiting certain execution, I spend every moment thinking of ways to escape so I can find Riser and fulfill the promise to my father. When the perfect moment arises, I break free, only to discover the unthinkable—the rebels have branded me a traitor. It gets worse. War looms, my …
It gets worse. War looms, my friends have abandoned me, and Nicolai refuses to help find the Mercurian.
There’s only one way to change his mind and regain the rebels’ respect. I must fight in the ruthless Blood Courts, a violent, gladiatorial arena where only the strong survive. Only problem is, first I have to defeat the reigning champion.
Someone I once trusted with my heart.
Win and the entire rebel army is mine. Lose and the world burns.
Dare to enter the gritty world of Shadow Fall where tyrants rule, misfits reign, and anti-heroes are tasked with saving the world. If you like enemies-to-lovers romance, high-octane action, and epic themes of good versus evil, you’ll binge this rollercoaster of emotions late into the night!
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Shadow Rise is a sequel with a burning intensity. This one shines bright with passion, betrayal, danger, and excitement! You do not want to miss this emotional story so far from Shadow Fall and Shadow Rise!
I had been waiting for this one since I read book 1 in May of this year! I was not disappointed at all! Shadow Rise was everything I expected, and so much more! This one definitely did not suffer from “second book syndrome.” It had action, danger, emotion, and passion! It had enjoyable bits of humor, horror, and science fiction. Grey has done a phenomenal job with bringing me back in to the world of Shadow Fall. I felt like I never left, and definitely had all the feels still! The writing and world building were outstanding, and the character development was exceptional, just like book 1.
Maia still stood out for me so much! I honestly felt like she compares to Celaena from Throne of Glass. She was fierce and determined, but vulnerable deep down. She was brave and compassionate, and fought for what was right.
I also really loved two of the new characters we were introduced to. Lash and Teagan were so entertaining to read! They were both unique and highly developed. Teagan was strong and brave, and Lash was alluring and humorous! I loved the roles they played in the story!
Shadow Rise picked up right where Shadow Fall left off and I did not feel like we skipped a beat (besides my heart from the suspense). Audrey Grey did an awesome job with throwing in bits and pieces from book 1 that refreshed my memory on important happenings from the story. The world building matched, and surpassed, Shadow Fall. The writing style was elegant and descriptive, and made me feel like I was right there in the world. The plot had several interesting, and unexpected, twists that fit the story, and kept me on the edge of my seat while I read this in one sitting! And, oh my heart! I had that “achy, burny, feely feel” (yep, making that a thing) in my chest the whole time! I need the next book now!
Thank you to the author for sending me this free e-ARC in exchange for my honest review!
Oh my gosh! This one was even better than the first book! Had my heart racing and my fists clenched. Ripped my heart out and stomped on it, then dusted it off and gave it back.
In this second installment, Maia is imprisoned in the tower of the empire and labeled a traitor. The twisted Archduchess is torturing her for information about the key. “Fight until your very last breath, Digger Girl” is her mantra. Thoughts of Max and Riser are the only things that keep her from breaking. She manages to kidnap Prince Caspian and escape the castle, only to be kidnapped by Fienian rebels on the outside.
They believe she’s a traitor. They believe she betrayed Riser and Nicolai. They believe she killed the princess. She tries to get close to Riser but finds out that he’s had her memory erased. He doesn’t remember her at all. Max believes she’s a traitor and wants nothing to do with her. Her entire reason for existing has just slipped through her fingers.
With her heart breaking, she must find a way to prove to these people that she is not a traitor while also earning their trust. She must gain Max’s trust or none of this is even worth it. Will she convince the rebels to help her? Will Riser remember her? Will she get her not so little brother back? Will she be able to stop Pandora and save the planet?
Gahhhhhh Audrey…. why do you torture me so beautifully? And why do I enjoy it so much?