The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller
The Shadows Between Us is a YA fantasy novel with a refreshingly unique protagonist—not the firstborn heir, but a cunning second daughter. In this slow-paced yet captivating fantasy, Alessandra sets out with a bold plan: seduce the Shadow King, marry him, and then kill him. I was in awe of Levenseller’s writing and obsessed with the secrets Alessandra tries so hard to bury—only for the past to inevitably catch up with the present.
Alessandra is intelligent, beautiful, and fiery. She does as she pleases and doesn’t care for society’s expectations. She plays men the way they play women, a rarity for her time, and keeps dirt and blackmail on all her lovers. Her character is strong and sly, captivating the entire court. Even more impressive, she manages to catch the eye of the Shadow King and secure a dance with him—something unheard of in court. The other courtiers were left shocked, the women glaring while the men envied Kallias.
I was intrigued by Alessandra’s fashion choices. Unlike the other girls in their predictable colors, she wore trousers, loose skirts, and flowing fabrics—always standing out. It was amusing how she always seemed to match the Shadow King, dressed in black, setting her apart from everyone else.
King Kallias (the Shadow King) was dark, handsome, and mysterious. I loved his description—his constant distrust of everyone except Alessandra and his pet dog, Demodocus, made him all the more compelling. The way his eyes followed Alessandra, even when she wasn’t looking, added an intense and electrifying element to the story.
Come read this book as a friendship founded on lies and murder slowly transforms into something more…
I have to give this book 5 stars as it amazed me from start to finish! Recommended for fans of Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco and To Kill a Kingdom by Alexandra Christo.
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