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Sombra Demons #8
Shannon in Sombra
For anyone who misses seeing Malphas and Shannon together, who wants to learn about their baby or see what life is like during their mating years after the first book... this one is for you. Partly a twist on Alice in Wonderland, partly a continuation of their romance, with some humor, suspense, adventure, and heat, readers get to experience Sombra through Shannon's eyes -- while also seeing old friends, meeting new ones, and showing that their HEA was only the beginning...
258 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 27, 2025
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June 1, 2025
This book was different from the previous ones in that Shannon and Mal were already mates so there was no summoning featuring the Grimoire du Sombra. They had a four month old daughter named Alana who is kidnapped from their home. Human tracks lead them to the edge of Sombra’s shadows. All of the human females and their mates (except for Duke Haures’) accompany Shannon and Mal as they search for Alana.
They are successful in their quest and there are some surprise revelations.
There’s an epilogue teasing the reader with future adventures for Alana. I was also happy to see that Susanna and the Duke’s story is forthcoming.
They are successful in their quest and there are some surprise revelations.
There’s an epilogue teasing the reader with future adventures for Alana. I was also happy to see that Susanna and the Duke’s story is forthcoming.
June 5, 2025
Loved it
Malphas and Shannon's closing story to the series was great. I loved how the writer c!owed all the loose ends. The way all the characters interacted and worked together was entertaining and loved how it ended. Definitely a recommended series and looking forward to the prequel!
Malphas and Shannon's closing story to the series was great. I loved how the writer c!owed all the loose ends. The way all the characters interacted and worked together was entertaining and loved how it ended. Definitely a recommended series and looking forward to the prequel!
May 28, 2025
Quick read, fast storyline
I’ve read this series and was expecting a tidy wrap up of all characters. Although I really liked the Shannon character in the first book, Mated to the Monster, in this one she grates on my nerves. She was feisty and funny in the first book, but here I was not sympathetic to her plight, she just seemed demanding and pushy. The story was a bit uneven at times with the other characters, but overall it was a good read.
I’ve read this series and was expecting a tidy wrap up of all characters. Although I really liked the Shannon character in the first book, Mated to the Monster, in this one she grates on my nerves. She was feisty and funny in the first book, but here I was not sympathetic to her plight, she just seemed demanding and pushy. The story was a bit uneven at times with the other characters, but overall it was a good read.
July 19, 2025
repetitive series - one star
this series started off so fun. i was kicking my feet giggling. however, as the series progressed, the storyline got more and more repetitive. i'm talking every book explains everything we already know. the duke's first law, the essence exchange, golden chains, what an ungez is, and immortality... it is all explained at least 3 dozen times.
I feel like the plot-line of the prophecy was just put in there to keep the storyline going and it was given way too much hype. the "prophecy" could have all been solved and avoided if these demons and humans, at their big age, sat down and had a conversation and came up with a game plan. it was also so stupid. you mean to tell me that the girl-band from hell (thr33peat - made up of 3 very annoying and entitled women) all have to sing a three-part-harmony to put an animal to sleep? it made no sense and this plot-line (as well as the last book) should have been skipped altogether.
this book was 85% summarization of the last 7 books. (after the third book the rest were mostly summaries). on top of that, this book was 10% summarization of what had already happened in this book. guess what, i was there, i read it, it was 20 pages ago, i don't need you to summarize it. only 5% of this book was plot. i understand a small amount of summarization is necessary and i'm fine with that but the entirety of this book was a summary of the last 7. if you want to do a series of interconnected standalones like this then do a summary chapter or "things to know" list in the prologue so i don't have to waste me time re-reading what i have already read
not to mention the plot holes. in book 1 and the novella, Shannon got a tattoo that said "Mal" on her chest over her heart and it was a plot point of how it matched Mal's tattoo of her name and how he loved it. however, in this book, Shannon says she is trying to convince Mal to let her get his name tattooed on her.
now, lets talk characters. all of the female characters are the same. i mean if you told me to look at the way they talk and the way they act i would tell you they are the same person. they are all pick-me's. the only difference between these girls is that they have different occupations (except 3 of them end up having the same occupation). the mmc's are precious and baby girl but, just like the fmc's, they are the same men in different fonts. they all (the fmc's) use the same language and speak as if they are 15 and emo. i mean they use words like "chick", and a frw other words i can't say on a review because they are "explicit". they are incapable of talking like adults and every time they said "chick" (ex: "this chick needs some shadow d***") it made me want to gouge my eyes out.
i really liked Shannon at first but in this last book she was incredibly selfish and lacked empathy completely. you made a very pregnant woman walk through what is essentially the woods at night and then got mad when she was taking too long? i wanted to punch her. all of the women are entitled, pick-me, selfish people. however, as for the mmc's, i love a man who yearns. so i can look past them and their blind naivety.
this series also has so many spelling mistakes as well as sentences that just don't make sense. Sarah Spade was either drunk or high when she wrote this series (or at least the last few books of the series) and it shows.
i painfully worked my way through the last 4 books of this series just because i wanted to finish it and i don't like dnf-ing books/series. it was not worth it.
i am so glad to be done with this series and never every have to think of this painful time again
update: amazon flagged this as hate speech (and yea, what about it?) so i had to take out some important bits. however, just in case my point wasn't clear - this series sucks
this series started off so fun. i was kicking my feet giggling. however, as the series progressed, the storyline got more and more repetitive. i'm talking every book explains everything we already know. the duke's first law, the essence exchange, golden chains, what an ungez is, and immortality... it is all explained at least 3 dozen times.
I feel like the plot-line of the prophecy was just put in there to keep the storyline going and it was given way too much hype. the "prophecy" could have all been solved and avoided if these demons and humans, at their big age, sat down and had a conversation and came up with a game plan. it was also so stupid. you mean to tell me that the girl-band from hell (thr33peat - made up of 3 very annoying and entitled women) all have to sing a three-part-harmony to put an animal to sleep? it made no sense and this plot-line (as well as the last book) should have been skipped altogether.
this book was 85% summarization of the last 7 books. (after the third book the rest were mostly summaries). on top of that, this book was 10% summarization of what had already happened in this book. guess what, i was there, i read it, it was 20 pages ago, i don't need you to summarize it. only 5% of this book was plot. i understand a small amount of summarization is necessary and i'm fine with that but the entirety of this book was a summary of the last 7. if you want to do a series of interconnected standalones like this then do a summary chapter or "things to know" list in the prologue so i don't have to waste me time re-reading what i have already read
not to mention the plot holes. in book 1 and the novella, Shannon got a tattoo that said "Mal" on her chest over her heart and it was a plot point of how it matched Mal's tattoo of her name and how he loved it. however, in this book, Shannon says she is trying to convince Mal to let her get his name tattooed on her.
now, lets talk characters. all of the female characters are the same. i mean if you told me to look at the way they talk and the way they act i would tell you they are the same person. they are all pick-me's. the only difference between these girls is that they have different occupations (except 3 of them end up having the same occupation). the mmc's are precious and baby girl but, just like the fmc's, they are the same men in different fonts. they all (the fmc's) use the same language and speak as if they are 15 and emo. i mean they use words like "chick", and a frw other words i can't say on a review because they are "explicit". they are incapable of talking like adults and every time they said "chick" (ex: "this chick needs some shadow d***") it made me want to gouge my eyes out.
i really liked Shannon at first but in this last book she was incredibly selfish and lacked empathy completely. you made a very pregnant woman walk through what is essentially the woods at night and then got mad when she was taking too long? i wanted to punch her. all of the women are entitled, pick-me, selfish people. however, as for the mmc's, i love a man who yearns. so i can look past them and their blind naivety.
this series also has so many spelling mistakes as well as sentences that just don't make sense. Sarah Spade was either drunk or high when she wrote this series (or at least the last few books of the series) and it shows.
i painfully worked my way through the last 4 books of this series just because i wanted to finish it and i don't like dnf-ing books/series. it was not worth it.
i am so glad to be done with this series and never every have to think of this painful time again
update: amazon flagged this as hate speech (and yea, what about it?) so i had to take out some important bits. however, just in case my point wasn't clear - this series sucks
June 17, 2025
More on Shannon, Mal, and baby Alana
This is book eight and re-features the couple Mal and Shannon. As we pick up from the last book, the couple just became parents of new baby Alana. Mal chose this name to honor a previous Queen Alana, who was strong and powerful. There is a prophecy that the first half human -half sombran child will cause the end of the world. All the couples participate in this book. It took me a while to become accustomed to this book due to the way that the storytelling happened. Shannon is the commentator and the first chapters are like conversations with the reader, to do like a what happened to bring us to now. The second half of the book is where the plot comes together. If you have read the other books, then this book is like a reunion or catchup. If you are new to the Sombra Demons, I would read the first book where Shannon and Mal met because you will fully appreciate the details of this book if you have a reference and their history. Read On!
This is book eight and re-features the couple Mal and Shannon. As we pick up from the last book, the couple just became parents of new baby Alana. Mal chose this name to honor a previous Queen Alana, who was strong and powerful. There is a prophecy that the first half human -half sombran child will cause the end of the world. All the couples participate in this book. It took me a while to become accustomed to this book due to the way that the storytelling happened. Shannon is the commentator and the first chapters are like conversations with the reader, to do like a what happened to bring us to now. The second half of the book is where the plot comes together. If you have read the other books, then this book is like a reunion or catchup. If you are new to the Sombra Demons, I would read the first book where Shannon and Mal met because you will fully appreciate the details of this book if you have a reference and their history. Read On!
May 7, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Shannon in Sombra is a delightful return to the world of Sombra, giving readers a chance to see Shannon and Malphas’ story from a new perspective. The adventure, humor, and heat make this a fun read, and the glimpse into their lives post-mating adds a sweet, satisfying layer to their journey. The twist on Alice in Wonderland is both whimsical and thrilling, and it’s a perfect treat for fans of the series who want to see where Shannon and Malphas’ relationship goes next. A heartwarming, exciting continuation that leaves you eagerly anticipating the next book!
Shannon in Sombra is a delightful return to the world of Sombra, giving readers a chance to see Shannon and Malphas’ story from a new perspective. The adventure, humor, and heat make this a fun read, and the glimpse into their lives post-mating adds a sweet, satisfying layer to their journey. The twist on Alice in Wonderland is both whimsical and thrilling, and it’s a perfect treat for fans of the series who want to see where Shannon and Malphas’ relationship goes next. A heartwarming, exciting continuation that leaves you eagerly anticipating the next book!
June 10, 2025
I really liked this book. I think that this is one of the best books in the series! I can’t wait to read Alana’s story in 2026! I can now say that I have completed this series, expect for the prequel, “Deawn to the demon duke”. The book was all plot, less spice. I really liked how the story came together, and was tied together. There no more loose ends and I’m satisfied with the ending.
4⭐️ And 1🌶.
4⭐️ And 1🌶.
January 1, 2026
This is the last book in the series and is such a good ending. Everyone gets their happily ever after. I was so glad that we saw Shannon become the mom that she is and still have to connection with Mal. Mal was able to be the male that she needed and who he needed to be. I loved that this book tied all of the characters together and they were chosen for a reason. This book showed how fate could be. I love Sarah Spade's writing and will continue to read her work.
June 9, 2025
Wow
I can see second gen in the making love it can't wait🥰 plus that red moon sceene wow it was so hot like danm
I can see second gen in the making love it can't wait🥰 plus that red moon sceene wow it was so hot like danm
June 21, 2025
Fun read and engaging. Loved following these and a great conclusion to series. A lot of the information was repetitive which is why I gave it 3 stars but the epilogue at the end blew my mind.
June 26, 2025
Okay I liked the vibes of this one. Slow to start. While I enjoyed the predictably of the first 7, I wish they had more of the action and quest component this one did. Good ending to the series.
July 10, 2025
Absolutely loved it all! Can’t wait for what comes next
July 29, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
July 31, 2025
This was even better that expected,.. I cant wait to see where this all goes!
August 6, 2025
Repetitive, too many typos
September 23, 2025
I ...hated this? Which is weird because I loooooove a monster romance especially an interconnected series. This series starts of pretty good but it just gets boring. Not worth it, should've dnf
December 29, 2025
Heck yes! This is the finale I was looking for!
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