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Shadows #1
The Shadows
This is an alternate cover edition for ASIN B0084P7KLA.
Alex is forced to start over- new town, new school and new name. This much she knows. It's what she doesn't know that could destroy her.
Alex Garretty is just a normal teenage girl until she is yanked from her home in the middle of the night. Her entire family is moved across country and given new identities. Just when Alex thinks it can't get any worse, she meets Daniel, her mysterious but charming classmate. She quickly learns she isn't the only one keeping a big secret, and Daniel's secret could cost Alex her life.
A visitor from her past arrives in town and Alex must quickly learn who she can trust. When she discovers the truth about her own destiny, Alex must find a way to accept it and even more importantly, a way to survive.
Alex is forced to start over- new town, new school and new name. This much she knows. It's what she doesn't know that could destroy her.
Alex Garretty is just a normal teenage girl until she is yanked from her home in the middle of the night. Her entire family is moved across country and given new identities. Just when Alex thinks it can't get any worse, she meets Daniel, her mysterious but charming classmate. She quickly learns she isn't the only one keeping a big secret, and Daniel's secret could cost Alex her life.
A visitor from her past arrives in town and Alex must quickly learn who she can trust. When she discovers the truth about her own destiny, Alex must find a way to accept it and even more importantly, a way to survive.
290 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 27, 2012
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February 12, 2018
2.5 star Not bad but also not terribly original it is filled with the standard YA PNR clichés. 1. Alex moves to new town. 2.Hot mysterious boy befriends her. 3.Alex discovers she has special powers 4. Hot mysterious boy is involved with secret demon slaying life and must train & protect her. 5. Hot ex shows up to create triangle. 6. Boys don’t trust each other but will work together to help Alex. 7. Mysterious shadowy organisation oversees Alex and directs her demon slaying. 8. Alex discovers dead parent was ...dun dun dun ...murdered by demons and is the source of her powers. 9. Alex is not only a demon slayer, she is a super special demon slayer. 10. Alex makes a stupid decision to sneak off and confront the demons alone to ‘save’ a loved one instead of making a plan.
As I said this wasn’t bad it is just that I have read this story a million times and the characters weren’t compelling enough for me to engage with, or even overlook the clichés. And Daniel had he personality of a slice of bread. He was just so bland.
As I said this wasn’t bad it is just that I have read this story a million times and the characters weren’t compelling enough for me to engage with, or even overlook the clichés. And Daniel had he personality of a slice of bread. He was just so bland.
November 17, 2020
1.5 stars. I wanted to enjoy this and I’m more disappointed that I didn’t than disappointed by the book itself. I don’t tend to care about tropes being repetitive so that didn’t bother me. What did bother me was the blatant similarities to Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Watchers = Guardians
Hunters = Warriors
Vampires = Shadows (they may be demons but the fangs make it very obvious what they were based on)
If I wanted to read something that’s in the Buffy universe, I’d go read it. Not something that’s very clearly a plot pulled from a tv show.
What also bothered me was that everything seemed to be a part of something bigger. When the book was over it didn’t seem like an ending to a book but a section to the story. It felt as though after dealing with Malthius and the whole prom thing, that there was more to come, like that was just a blip on the radar. I know there are 2 more books but it felt like this was only the first part of one book rather than an entire book.
Watchers = Guardians
Hunters = Warriors
Vampires = Shadows (they may be demons but the fangs make it very obvious what they were based on)
If I wanted to read something that’s in the Buffy universe, I’d go read it. Not something that’s very clearly a plot pulled from a tv show.
What also bothered me was that everything seemed to be a part of something bigger. When the book was over it didn’t seem like an ending to a book but a section to the story. It felt as though after dealing with Malthius and the whole prom thing, that there was more to come, like that was just a blip on the radar. I know there are 2 more books but it felt like this was only the first part of one book rather than an entire book.
October 6, 2020
Didnt finish. The protagonist is annoying and super stupid considering she is in witness protection for a reason. She trusts Evan for no reason other than he is handsome and even when he lies to her and lets her be attacked she suddenly wants to hear from him and everyone thinks she is his property just because he is her guardian. I hated the book, the main character is judgy, it has the typical blondie that talks to her, is nice to her, but after she finds her "true" friends she categorizes her as a bimbo mean girl. I dislike her a lot
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July 13, 2018
The blood is the key
Good read! Very similar to other works I've read but the story flowed well. The proofing could have been better and it got a bit annoying at times. The characters got better as the book progressed. Basically a fight of good against evil with her blood as the key to letting the evil in. Would I read any more in the series - possibly if the price was right ie 0.99p, otherwise no.
Good read! Very similar to other works I've read but the story flowed well. The proofing could have been better and it got a bit annoying at times. The characters got better as the book progressed. Basically a fight of good against evil with her blood as the key to letting the evil in. Would I read any more in the series - possibly if the price was right ie 0.99p, otherwise no.
January 24, 2020
Not bad at all. If you like that kind of characters , you can start the journey with Alex and Daniel and the world of Shadows . Basically the story trows you at the modern world, one hidden hero has to rise up and understand what is like to be a shadow hunter and at the same time save your family and the world of course.. There is love, new friendships , battles , betrayal and everything you will want in a romance-teenage monster type world .
February 12, 2018
Thoroughly enjoyed!
Unique and engaging story. A little bit different from your regular urban fantasy demon hunter tales. But I love the heroine-strong willed, smart, sarcastic quick wit and makes the best of everything thrown at her. It's a fairly quick read without skimping on creativity or details.
Unique and engaging story. A little bit different from your regular urban fantasy demon hunter tales. But I love the heroine-strong willed, smart, sarcastic quick wit and makes the best of everything thrown at her. It's a fairly quick read without skimping on creativity or details.
July 25, 2018
This book was a mixed bag for me. The basic storyline was pretty good, but I felt confused most of the book. I kept hoping it would get better. The book cover caught my eye and when I read about it, it seemed interesting, the follow through just wasn’t there. Yeah I’m sad, I had high hopes for it.
November 1, 2020
It was a good read.
I gave this book 4 stars because as much as I enjoyed the book I felt the 2 main characters had very little emotion. Alex was a good strong character, but I felt I was lacking how she was actually feeling at times. Daniel was a good character as well but I felt I knew more about his brother than him.
I gave this book 4 stars because as much as I enjoyed the book I felt the 2 main characters had very little emotion. Alex was a good strong character, but I felt I was lacking how she was actually feeling at times. Daniel was a good character as well but I felt I knew more about his brother than him.
October 20, 2021
Growing up
This book is a great example of what a teenager goes through when they face harsh circumstances and comes out of it with knowledge and purpose. Understanding her potential as a Warrior is just the beginning. I look forward to the trials to come and hope the next book is as good as the first.
This book is a great example of what a teenager goes through when they face harsh circumstances and comes out of it with knowledge and purpose. Understanding her potential as a Warrior is just the beginning. I look forward to the trials to come and hope the next book is as good as the first.
June 14, 2018
I just could not connect to the characters at all and sadly found myself rolling my eyes at the main characters predictable annoying nature. I'll admit the characters do improve way later in the book.
I may try reading again to see if it was just me.
I may try reading again to see if it was just me.
October 4, 2020
Interesting
Book was fine.plot was pretty good. A little romance, a little action. Characters were not that well developed...just kinda there. Writing was good and book flowed well.
Book was fine.plot was pretty good. A little romance, a little action. Characters were not that well developed...just kinda there. Writing was good and book flowed well.
October 1, 2017
Not good
Not a good book. The main character is whiny and spoiled, the dialog is trite. The story could be good but it needs better follow through.
Not a good book. The main character is whiny and spoiled, the dialog is trite. The story could be good but it needs better follow through.
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October 18, 2020
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It was ok. Not sure what else to say. I guess just not my cup of tea. The storyline was interesting!
It was ok. Not sure what else to say. I guess just not my cup of tea. The storyline was interesting!
November 4, 2020
It seemed formulaic but was entertaining at parts.
January 6, 2021
Not bad
The surprise revelation was not expected, so that was good, but she seemed totally ok with it. No adjustment period at all.
The surprise revelation was not expected, so that was good, but she seemed totally ok with it. No adjustment period at all.
January 8, 2021
Quick teen read
I enjoyed this book. It’s a great teen read and I liked the story line. I look forward to the next book of fighting demons
I enjoyed this book. It’s a great teen read and I liked the story line. I look forward to the next book of fighting demons
February 9, 2024
Not bad at all
I enjoy ed this book. I read it very fast too. It took only several nights to finished it. It was very interesting.
I enjoy ed this book. I read it very fast too. It took only several nights to finished it. It was very interesting.
January 30, 2025
in like 5th grade i was obsessed with this series so i’m feeling nostalgic
October 16, 2025
Great book
Great book the storyline is amazing I did notice a few spelling errors though. I loved it very much !
Great book the storyline is amazing I did notice a few spelling errors though. I loved it very much !
July 28, 2012
***I received this novel in a giveaway on LibraryThing.com ***
The Shadows by Hunter J. Keane is a refreshingly unique novel. A fight between good and evil rests upon the shoulders of Warriors, and this story features a young teen girl named Alex. Alex's life is turned upside down where her and her family are uprooted from their home in the middle of the night and forced to move for their own protection- having to change their looks, names, and identity, and forced to keep secrets. But their secret, along with others, are unraveled and lives are put in danger.
The Shadows is a fantastic novel. The characters are likeable and endearing. The story is fun, fast-paced, and entertaining. This novel is definitely worth the time to read. I can not wait to see what will happen in the next installment of this trilogy.
The Shadows by Hunter J. Keane is a refreshingly unique novel. A fight between good and evil rests upon the shoulders of Warriors, and this story features a young teen girl named Alex. Alex's life is turned upside down where her and her family are uprooted from their home in the middle of the night and forced to move for their own protection- having to change their looks, names, and identity, and forced to keep secrets. But their secret, along with others, are unraveled and lives are put in danger.
The Shadows is a fantastic novel. The characters are likeable and endearing. The story is fun, fast-paced, and entertaining. This novel is definitely worth the time to read. I can not wait to see what will happen in the next installment of this trilogy.
October 18, 2015
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December 30, 2022
I love this & I can't wait for more.
I will be also leaving a review on Goodreads @ Amazon.
And letting everyone know about it.
So i gave it a 5 Stars.
I will be also leaving a review on Goodreads @ Amazon.
And letting everyone know about it.
So i gave it a 5 Stars.
June 26, 2020
Good book I watched the movie
February 28, 2023
Partway through it felt like large chunks of world building & backstory were cut out, which kicked me out of the story. Overall, I think this book has potential, but some rewriting needs to be done.
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