Land of Shadow and Wolves

by A.J. Larington

"A young human finds herself amongst Faeborn in a world she didn’t even know existed. The only clear thing to her is that all of her memories are gone and that this is not where she belongs. But when the King and Queen give her a quest to find a map to save the continent and their race, she must decide if her newfound love for their world is important enough to risk her life."Land of Shadow and Wolves follows the story of Edyn Bales as she navigates through a world she has never seen before. A prophecy has been foretold and she must learn the ways of the natives before she risks her life to save theirs. Along the way she meets new friends, foes and even falls for the morally gray male main character.

LOSAW is book one in the Wynera Kingdom Series, a Tragic Romantic Fantasy that spans over five books and one novella.

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430 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 1, 2024

Reviews

[Everlie Grant · Rating 5 out of 5]

The first 60 pages of this book were rather slow but I am SO GLAD I kept going. Once I got over that hump, this book ripped me inside of it and did not let me go. AJ has created such a beautiful world and plot that I am fully invested in. I love Vale. I love Edyn. I love the wolves 😩 It’s all perfection. But can we talk about that cliffhanger?!? The next book can NOT come soon enough!

[Alicia · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's definitely worth the read. Perfect for someone who loves the dark fantasy world of the fae, dyres, and other mythical creatures.

You follow along with the main female lead as she tries to remember who she is, where she came from, and why she's here.

There's an underlying romantic tension going on in the book, but not enough to call it a spicy book. It's a book that has some spice, and when you finally get there, you'll be satisfied. Haha.

The main complaint i have is that the author left us at such a cliffhanger..."to be continued". How rude lol. 😆

I can't wait for the second book!

[Lilliana Calkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this! Such a building first book seems like a beautiful area! This girl has me dying for the second book.

[Hannah Long · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 ⭐️/5… I really loved the world-building and the unique take on the Fae in Land of Shadow and Wolves. The lore and atmosphere were captivating, making it an immersive read. However, I have to admit—the extreme height difference between Edyn and the other characters was a bit distracting. Visualizing the intimate moments, especially between Edyn and Vale, was a challenge since he’s 8 feet tall and she’s only 5 feet. It sometimes took me out of the story, making those scenes feel a bit unbalanced.

That said, I’m fully invested in where this story is headed. The ending caught me off guard in the best way, and I’m especially curious to see if Edyn ever regains her memories. I can’t wait to see what happens next!

[Desteny Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN!! AJ is a literal genius and did such a great job with her FIRST novel. I’m obsessed and can’t wait for the second book to come out!

[Elizabeth S · Rating 5 out of 5]

Spoiler free. I found this author at a local event over the summer and have been itching to get through my TBR to read this and it was fabulous!!

I love that this isn’t exactly like every other fantasy book I’ve read recently. It feels familiar in a comforting way but fresh and new at the same time. I appreciate the world building at the beginning of the book it helped me see everything play out in my mind as I read.

I love the push and pull between the main characters and the tragic reality of the others. It all comes together in a beautifully crafted story that I can’t wait to read more of!

If you’ve stumbled upon this review, then take a chance on this book, and you’ll fall in love with the characters just as much as I have.

[Ryan Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Book! Excited to see what more unfolds.

[KateLynn Atchley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had the privilege of being the Alpha reader for LOSAW and I love this book. Unique characters, an interesting and mysterious world, a cliffhanger of an ending. This book is full of enemies to 🫢, betrayal, fight, and trying to find yourself in a world full of unknowns. The ending had me screaming and I can’t wait to devour the second book.

[Shayne Bortner · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was captivated the ENTIRE time! I lovvvvedddd this book and can’t wait for the second one!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Avery Clason · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love love love! I thought the characters in this were so dynamic and multidimensional (especially with their interactions with one another)! And I really loved the plot and world building! I can’t wait to see what happens in the next book and how Edyn will harness the *SPOILER* powers of life and death!

[Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

First off, omg. That cliff hanger was insane! This book is amazing and super hard to put down once you pick it up. AJ does a great job at putting you inside the Wynera Kingdom with the characters. I'm super excited to see what Book 2 has in store for us!

[Cherin Daniel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Think of this book as if avatar (yes the tall blue people) met fourth wing and had a baby.

Edyn is a simple human who wakes up with no memories nor any idea where she is. She is immediately thrown into danger and makes a split decision to save her life.

Some memories come back, but for the most part she has no memory of her past life before coming to the kingdom. The king and queen believe she is the savior for their world. She spends months training and learning to fight, and proper court etiquette. Her battle trainer is quite morally gray and she’s convinced he wants her dead. But does he really? Why does she feel this strange pull to him?

Edyn finally sets off on her journey for saving the world she was thrown into with her trusty trainer, whom she starts feeling feelings she can’t quite put into words. Can she really do it? Does this kingdom really rely on her? A simple human?

This is book one of the series, and I will say it is AMAZING! This was the authors debut novel and I will say she blew this out of the water! There is a cliffhanger, and I’m not going to lie my book did fly across my bedroom at the end. Here’s to waiting not so patiently for book 2!

[Victoria Moore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Land of Shadow and Wolves hooked me from page one! Edyn’s lost memories, impossible quests, and a world full of magic kept me glued to the story. And that morally gray love interest? Let’s just say I’m still thinking about him days later.

[Ayla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved x 1000000000! Lots of twists and turns, build up and drama only for AJ to rip your heart out at the end. Go read it.

[Colleen Benson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Land of Shadow and Wolves

Over all this was a good read. Slow to start but now I’m invested and have to know what comes next.