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Shana Dow

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Dallas, The United States

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Young Adult, Fantasy, Romance

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July 2020

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Shana Dow writes romantic fantasy for readers who crave emotional depth, magical adventures, and fairytales with a twist. Her books are rooted in slow-burn romance, found family, and fierce heroines discovering their destiny.

She’s the author of the Realms of Fabled Truth series, where five foster sisters are swept into an enchanted world—and into the center of a prophecy that could save or shatter it. Her stories reimagine beloved fairy tales with rich worldbuilding, heartfelt themes, and no spice—just swoony, tension-filled romance.

A homeschool mom of four boys, Shana draws inspiration from the beautiful chaos of everyday life. When she’s not writing, she’s probably sipping something warm, watching K-dramas, or dreaming up new ways to weav ...more

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Average rating: 4.64 · 69 ratings · 50 reviews · 6 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Keeper (The Keepers of the Balance #1) 4.46 avg rating — 28 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Meadow (The Keepers of the Balance #2) 4.75 avg rating — 12 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Whispers of a Broken Vow (Realms of Fabled Truth #1) 4.67 avg rating — 12 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Portal (The Keepers of the Balance #3) 4.82 avg rating — 11 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Of Threads and Promises (The Fabled Realms #1) 4.83 avg rating — 6 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Awakening 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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The Keepers of the Balance (3 books)
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Shana Dow made a comment in the group Goodreads Librarians Group — Please update cover for Of Threads and Promises topic " You're right. I apologize for the confusion. Here are the correct links: Updated cover: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQ38GY7L Old Cover Goodreads: ...more "
Oct 21, 2025 07:03AM
Shana Dow made a comment in the group Goodreads Librarians Group — Please combine editions topic " Hi! Could you please combine these two editions and make the new one the primary? New edition (primary): https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2... Old ed ...more "
Sep 15, 2025 02:25PM
Shana Dow made a comment in the group Goodreads Librarians Group — Updated Book Cover Help topic " Good morning! I am requesting an update to my book cover: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2... The cover images can be found on Amazon at: https://ww ...more "
May 27, 2025 09:00AM
Shana Dow rated a book it was amazing Whispers of a Broken Vow (Realms of Fabled #1) by Shana Dow (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Shana Dow rated a book it was amazing The Quarterback's Keeper (Sullivan Cougars, #4) by L.M. Ransom (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this book! L.M. Ransom does an excellent job developing her characters and making you truly care about them. Dylan and Lacey's stories felt so real, and I found myself rooting for them as they navigated tough situations like anxiety, ...more
Dec 16, 2024 08:39AM · 1 like · like · see review
Shana Dow rated a book it was amazing The Linebacker's Squeeze (The Sullivan Cougars Book 3) by L.M. Ransom (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Ransom has done it again with her YA sports romance series. It was fun to revisit Sullivan High and find out what happens when a new romance surfaces – this time between Trager and Sierra. Each book in this series could easily be a stand-alone, but i ...more
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Shana Dow rated a book it was amazing The God Heist, An Oceans of Sand Novella by Jessica Flory (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
"The God Heist" is a captivating prequel novella that immerses readers in Jessica Flory's rich world-building and magical storytelling. This fast-paced fantasy adventure, a delightful exploration of the sand gifts introduced in "Oceans of Sand," skil ...more
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Shana Dow rated a book it was amazing A Battle of Past and Present (The Chronicles of Tanithor: Age of the Oracle Book 2) by Sharayah Maurice (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
"A Battle of Past and Present" is an action-packed sequel set in Tanithor. Maurice masterfully weaves romance, intrigue, and fantasy, captivating readers from start to finish. The story unfolds a week after Prince Fynnegan's arrival in Latera, introd ...more
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Shana Dow rated a book it was amazing Oceans of Sand (Book 1 of the Sand Traveler Duology) by Jessica Flory (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This book captivated me right from the start with its fantastic world building. It introduces a myriad of unique concepts, from the vast ocean of sand to the intriguing sand gifts, and specifically, the forbidden love that adds an extra layer of fasc ...more
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