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The highly anticipated fourth book in the Blade of Shadows Series...

In a world where darkness, secrets, and deceit reign, Olivia’s life is shattered when unsettling truths about her family emerge, unraveling her trust in everyone around her. With Balthazar imprisoned by the enigmatic Mathias, lies threaten to tear Olivia’s world apart as she and her husband Roman face betrayal at every turn.

On the night of a solar eclipse, Olivia embarks on a perilous quest to retrieve the legendary Moon Dagger. Guided by a cryptic old man who warns her of grave dangers, she secures the dagger, now wielding the powerful Blade of Shadows. When news of her possession reaches the ruthless Timehunters, Olivia, Roman, and their allies, including Malik, are propelled on a treacherous journey to the Ottoman Empire, determined to uncover the dark history and immense power of the blades.

Their journey takes a dire turn when the Timehunters of Anatolia strike, capturing and subjecting them to deadly trials. Imprisoned, Olivia and Roman must fight for their lives and the crucial knowledge they seek. As they uncover the forbidden secrets of the blades, they learn of the Lord of Shadows, Salvatore, who will stop at nothing to possess the blades and rule the world in darkness.

Betrayed and surrounded by enemies, Olivia faces powerful forces that threaten to consume everything she holds dear. With Roman by her side and the stakes growing ever higher, Olivia’s courage and determination are tested like never before. With deception lurking in every shadow, who can she trust? What dark truths lie buried in her past? And how can she protect those she loves when danger is inevitable? Will she rise to fulfill her destiny and save her loved ones, or will the shadows claim her forever?Continue your adventure with Timehunters , the fourth book in the Blade of Shadows series!

The Blade of Shadows series is an intricate and interconnected time travel saga that must be read in order to unravel the mysteries within. It's intricate plot twists and turns are mesmerizing and unpredictable, with every book bringing readers closer to a shocking conclusion.

570 pages, Paperback

Published February 23, 2025

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Profile Image for Samantha.
84 reviews35 followers
February 25, 2025
WOW!
Sara is back with another fabulous book!

Book 4 - Timehunters out 25th Feb

Here we uncover more secrets, learn more about the blades and their magic/power, and discover so much more about our beloved characters!

Book 4 brings us back to the POV's of our main characters, Olivia and Roman as they've recently discovered not all is as it seems..... and continue their battle alongside their friends and family in their quest to find the moon dagger which needs to be reunited with the sun dagger to defeat the darkness that is standing against them time and time again...

But with darkness closing in, will they be able to achieve this massive quest and be able to overcome the evil threatening all they hold dear?

There is so much more to come within this series and I'm eager for more!!

Thank you Sara for this arc copy, I just adore you and this series ❤️
Profile Image for Parinati Deshmukh.
54 reviews1 follower
June 12, 2025
Timehunters is the explosive continuation of the Blade of Shadows saga, where time, destiny, and darkness collide in ways no one could have predicted. The battle for power reaches new heights, and just when you think you've figured it out—everything changes.

At the heart of it all is Olivia, a fierce timeborne warrior who is being pushed to her limits. As truths unravel and secrets from the past crawl back into her life, she must face not only external threats but also the ghosts she thought she'd left behind. Alongside her is Roman, her devoted husband, determined to protect her at all costs—even as the darkness creeps ever closer.

We’re introduced to Malik, a dark being with a loyalty forged in fire, and Mathias, a kind and mysterious ally whose wisdom may be key to survival. Then there’s Alina, Olivia’s mother, whose own past still casts a long shadow over the present.

This installment is packed with tension, shocking twists, and rich emotional undercurrents. The search for the sacred daggers continues, but what Olivia uncovers along the way might just shake the foundation of everything she believes in.

New characters bring fresh energy to the narrative, and returning favorites deepen their bonds in unexpected, powerful ways. Loyalties are tested, and the pace is relentless, yet never overwhelming. It's a story that grabs you and doesn’t let go.

Final Verdict: Timehunters delivers high-stakes storytelling, emotional depth, and jaw-dropping revelations. A must-read for fans of fantasy, time travel, and epic battles for love and legacy.

Happy reading!
Profile Image for Miriam.
249 reviews
March 4, 2025
“In every life,” I whispered, “in every version of reality, it’s you—my constant, my certainty. You are the dream from which I never wish to awaken.”

This series is a rollercoaster! I never know what to expect going into a new book, and this was no different. There’s always something new around the corner!

There is a lot of plot development in this case, and some important new characters are introduced (plus a giant secret 👀). This story always keeps me on my toes, and I know the next book will have even more reveals!

This is book four in a series, and you definitely have to read the previous books in order before jumping into this one.

Read this if you like:
Time Travel Romance
Twisty Plot
World Building
High Stakes

Thank you so much to Sara Samuels for sending me an arc for an honest review. 💖
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164 reviews54 followers
February 25, 2025
“Until our last dying breath, we will fight. Together.”

📖ARC Review: Olivia and Roman are faced with betrayal, more secrets and more hidden truths as they navigate in this world. The stakes are higher as Olivia is pregnant with child and the solar eclipse is fastly approaching. Everyone is in search of the moon dagger to reunite the Blade of Shadows but Olivia has a calling to the caves to continue her search, one she cannot ignore.

Once the blades are secured, there is another step in order to properly reunite the blades to become the Blade of Shadows. On yet another time travel journey, leaving everything they knew behind, Olivia and Roman along with a couple of their companions are set out on another quest to uncover more secrets on the blades, the history and true meaning of the Blade of Shadows and endure deadly trials to prove themselves worthy of the knowledge they seek.

“Don’t lose hope. Hope is the last thing to die.”

Book Rating: 5/5
Steam/Spice: 1.5/5
Tropes:
- time travel romance
- found family
- betrayal
- dark secrets
- secrets revealed
- hidden truths
- soul mates
- secret society
- shocking plot twists

“Together, we’ll face whatever challenges arise. And together, we’ll overcome them.”

“Fight for your destiny; fight for what is yours.”

💋Final Thoughts: I have been dying for this book in the series after reading the villains story as the last book (3.5). Sara has truly outdone herself with this one and it is now my favorite in the series! Sara is known for her twists and turns in this series but this one had me so captivated, at times I felt like I was there, listening to the stories told by others as Olivia and Roman gain more knowledge of their world and the Blade of Shadows. Truly incredible and I cannot wait for the next story coming later this year!
Profile Image for Hannah.
188 reviews3 followers
February 28, 2025
✨Release Week✨

How are we already on book four in the series? This was one of my favorite in the series so far besides book one (I have a thing for first books). This book is nonstop action, plot twists, memories, battles… strap in, people!

Without giving too much away, you will fall even more in love with Olivia and Roman and their growing family. Also, shoutout to Roman for worshipping this woman’s post-pregnancy body AS HE SHOULD. You will learn more about them and our known and lesser-known side characters and definitely fill in some gaps!

Low-key, F$@K some of the characters in this book. That is all.

“We were warriors, bound by a purpose that went beyond ourselves, beyond even the confines of time. And though the shadows whispered of dread and despair, we would not falter.”

“Monsters can't change. They grow hungrier for power…”

“I will love you through every breath, every moment, every lifetime. As rivers carve their way through ancient stone, so too will my love for you shape eternity.”
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Author 1 book10 followers
February 24, 2025
So Olivia and Roman are back and so many questions are answered so many things are revealed. I often mentally think back to this series and find myself living out the story over and over and I’m so happy to finally have answers that I have been trying to puzzle out! I love this series so much Sara puts so much care and gifts us with so many Easter eggs that hint out outcomes & leave you with such an enjoyable book to escape reality in. This series is not outlander the only things it has in common is the essence of time travel and the fact that the main characters stay together. Other than that it is its own storyline and an amazing one at that. The romance, the time travel, the constant twists and turns this book/ series is so good at leaving you wanting more while feeling completely immersed in the current time you are visiting. I cannot wait for the next installment to this series!
Profile Image for Christina.
92 reviews1 follower
March 3, 2025
OMG!!! I did not see any of that coming!
Timehunters the 4th installment of the Blade of Shadows series by Sara Samuels is nothing short of Amazing it has been a long time since Ive had a series take me on so many twist and turns in the plot just when you think you know where things are heading it all changes. This will be a hard review to write without giving away any spoilers.
Time hunters begins with a BANG! Balthazar is imprisioned by Mathias. Olivia and Roman are still searching for the Moon dagger and answers. We get to meet Luna Grace!! Olivia's Life is upended yet again with so much deceit and betrayal around every corner. So many Family secrets.
I can't stress enough if you have not picked up The Blade of Shadows series by Sara Samuels you are seriously missing out on one hell of a series.
8 reviews
March 3, 2025
WOW, don’t have other words right now! Honestly this has to be my favorite book in this whole series so far! It picks up where book 3 left off, and still has you asking more questions such as how will this character betray Roman, or Olivia now? This book definitely goes more into the daggers, and their powers. Also brings more secrets to light, and of course In Sara like fashion, this book will be sure to keep you on your toes, and if you think you’ve figured it all out, you didn’t because the twists just keep coming! I’m not sure which characters I can trust in this series anymore lol but I just can’t stop, and need more!

This series has everything you could ask for and will be sure to keep you on your toes, and keep you guessing. I definitely recommend you start your adventure now!
Profile Image for Natalie Brown.
657 reviews38 followers
February 19, 2025
Another epic instalment in the blade of shadows series. This book was all go from the very first page. For every secret that is unveiled, we discover more mystery that has to be uncovered.

These characters are definitely put through the ringer in this book. The trials and tribulations that they endure are no joke, and I found myself being suspicious of EVERYONE!! Even characters we have met before were getting some suspicious side eye from me 🤣

This series has me utterly hooked. i am so invested in the characters and their lives, and I can't wait to see where Sara takes us next! Even though I am sure it will be a frustratingly twisty journey that will leave me reeling until the very end!
45 reviews2 followers
February 26, 2025
Wow—I'm blown away! 🙌 I’ve been hooked on this series from the start, but the twists and turns in this new release were next-level! I seriously couldn’t put it down. The plot keeps getting more intense, and just when I thought I had everything figured out, Sara Samuels threw in some jaw-dropping surprises that I didn’t see coming. 🤯

The characters continue to grow and evolve in ways I never expected, and the world-building is absolutely incredible. If you're a fan of action-packed adventures with mind-bending time travel and unexpected surprises, this series is a 5 Star MUST-read! Can't wait to see what happens next! 📚✨
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485 reviews11 followers
March 4, 2025
Olivia and Roman are back, continuing their journey in search of the daggers. After reading all the books, I knew I had to read this one and damn, this book comes with a bang. So many twists and so many turns. A web of lies and betrayals throws a heavy weight on them. The daggers found but ending up with enemies make things difficult. All these twists were so interesting to read.
I love the writing style of Sara, and like all her other books, I just loved it.
The legacy and the truths come to light by the end, and it's so exciting. I can't wait for the next book.  
I highly recommend this book to all Fantasy and Time Travel lovers.
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172 reviews7 followers
August 19, 2025
This book is dense! Absolutely packed full of.. everything! There is so much happening, so much of the character’s history being revealed. Without ruining any surprises (and there are many) I will say it is another example of Sara’s beautiful writing. The tiny details she sneaks in, foreshadowing and dropping Easter eggs like TS herself. The emotions ran the gauntlet. I lost track of how many times I caught myself crying along with the story. Happy, sad, tender moments, anger and frustration, it is all in there. I am so ready for the next in the series. Next, we get to dive more into Roman’s history!
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18 reviews
March 4, 2025
Release Week 🎉

Book 4 started off right where we left off! Roman and Olivia's love is just one we all dream to experience. The initial jaw dropping bomb and all the twists and turns left me questioning what the heck all over again (in the best way). This book answered so many questions just to leave us with even more. I love how the story is just puzzle pieces clicking in place but there's still some missing. Sara gave us all the emotions and this book and i'm already dying for the final book. Thank you Sara for sending me an ARC and I cannot wait for the rest of the story!!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
13 reviews
February 23, 2025
Loved the first three books, which introduces you to Olivia who is a timebourne and can travel throughout time, and Roman, her love and also a timbourne. Book 4 picks up where book 3 left off. Olivia and Roman are together and in search of the moon dagger. Evil lurks around them and they need to figure out who they can trust. Lots of twists in this book and it doesn't disappoint. Another well written story that keeps you enveloped. The story is well written and I couldn’t put it down.
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6 reviews
March 2, 2025
If you want a series that will keep you on the edge of you seat, look no further! Betrayal after betrayal. Im almost at a lose for words. The way these books are coming together and the characters are clicking into place is insane. Just when I think I've figured everything out, everything changes!

These books have betrayal, time travel, love triangles, touch her and die, accidental pregnanies, spice; I mean what more could you reall ask for?
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44 reviews2 followers
January 28, 2026
This book was insane. First way to describe it. The way that every single plot point flows perfectly into each and every book is something so satisfying to see, and also so shocking.

I’ve discovered that I love every single one of Sara Samuels characters, even the bad characters because with her writing I despise them. Hope that makes sense.

The way that I SOBBED at the end of this book too. The ending was cruel. It was so so cruel.

You need to read this book, you just need to.
Profile Image for Lisa.
319 reviews2 followers
February 18, 2025
Best one yet, wow! "Blade of Shadows" is one of my all-time favorite series, and "Timehunters" is my favorite so far. Sara Samuel's just keeps topping herself with her detailed and unique writing, on-the-edge-of-your-seat and binge-worthy storyline, and AMAZING and complex characters. So much comes to light in this book... so many mysteries answered... so many unexpected twists. Again, wow!
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284 reviews5 followers
February 25, 2025
Another installment another draw on the floor! Oh my goodness! I can’t believe this series keeps getting better and better to twist the secrets. Everything is so intense building toward the final book and I can’t wait to see where it all leads.
Profile Image for Amanda Reynolds.
487 reviews3 followers
September 12, 2025
Good book

This was a good book. It did not capture my attention like the other ones did so it took me a little longer to finish but I still really enjoyed it and want to know the end of the story but it's not out yet.
Profile Image for Louise Svensson.
37 reviews
January 11, 2026
This book is very entertaining and so very well written and so many secrets are revealed!
The characters are believable and also very well written. I feel like I know them and I'm right there with them on the every page.
This book truly leaves you wanting for more so I'll hurry on to the next book!
21 reviews
February 3, 2026
Good continued world building and continuity of story and character progression, just enough spice but much more centred around character development and bringing in a larger story arc. Looking forward to the rest of the series.
Profile Image for Erica Schulze.
9 reviews5 followers
February 23, 2025
wow! just wow! the fourth book in this series definitely did not disappoint! sera truly outdid herself with this one! definitely kept me on the edge of my seat! already ready for the next one!
9 reviews
October 23, 2025
holy cliffhanger
come on Sara I need the final battle I don't wanna wait! 😭🤣
this series is so good
highly recommend
Profile Image for Ana.
522 reviews5 followers
February 23, 2025
Okay, okay, let me get my thought together because when I tell you this is my favorite series, so far is an understatement. This book has had me not only on the edge of my seat but with my heart in my throat. Every chapter had a twist. Every page had another secret or lie to reveal. When I tell I have 42 highlights on my Kindle, this has been the first arc where I wanted to make sure to highlight all the things that came up so I don't forget it. This brings me to my next point, I will reread this series now more than ever. I am so glad this series exists. I can't recommend enough. You need to read, and when this one comes out at the end of this month done hesitate to buy. You won't regret it.
Profile Image for Owen Hera-Singh.
119 reviews2 followers
February 26, 2025
“In every life, in every version of reality, it’s you - my constant, my certainty. You are the dream from which I never wish to awaken.”

What in Solaris did I just read?
I’ll tell you what it was - an absolute banger of a book.
The whiplash I got from this book, with the revelations in loyalty, family and friendship were non stop - even to the very end. The continued character development and the redemption arcs we see *chefs kiss*

4.5 stars and absolutely well earned!
Profile Image for Patrick Webb.
131 reviews2 followers
April 11, 2025
Just WOW!! Timehunters begins to put together the questions that are presented in Timeborne (book 1) and Darkness of Time (book 2) and picks up exactly where Timebound (book 3) ends and takes off like a rocket. But don't skip Wicked Lovers of Time (book 3.5) because it explains why the characters are the way they are.

But back to Timehunters. This book has it all. Intrigue of how some characters escaped death. The power players that think they are in control are being guided. The FMC and MMC characters finally begin to understand their destiny. And characters that you thought did not have much to do in the overall story are larger than you originally thought.

I wish I could say more, but I do not want to give anything away. It is THAT GOOD!!! There is so much that happens. So many questions answered. So many more questions. If you are looking for your next fantasy series that is just as gripping but nothing like ACOTAR or Fourth Wing, THIS IS IT!!!!
Profile Image for Lindsey Adams.
1,162 reviews22 followers
March 7, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️️⭐️/ ️🌶️🌶️🌶️

Some people may think that as a series goes on, the storyline can lose its power. Storylines can stale, characters can stop growing, and authors can become repetitive. This is not the case for Sara and book four in her Blade of Shadows series. The storyline is still holding me on the edge of my seat, the characters grow each book, and the twists and turns keep coming. This story continues to build on the previous books, but remains fresh and intriguing.

The stakes are high in this book as Olivia and Roman as their journey continues. With the Moon Dagger being on the forefront of everyone’s mind, Olivia can’t let go of the feeling she is needed elsewhere. Bringing back characters that readers both love and strongly dislike, while introducing us to new ones, the character development continues to rival the most experienced writers.

As each new plot twist takes place, I am in awe of the story brewing inside Sara’s mind. Seeing how the story started, where it has arrived, and the future it holds; I can’t wait for more of this story. High fantasy, but different than any other book out there, Sara has become a favorite author of mine.

As always, review any author notes before reading.

Tropes:
🧭Time Travel Romance
💛Found Family
🧭Secrets Revealed
💛Hidden Truths
🧭Soul Mates
💛Secret Society
Profile Image for Anahita.
72 reviews2 followers
March 7, 2025
Timehunters is the fourth book in the Blade and Shadows series, and if you've read any of the previous books, you know just how impossible it is to put them down once you start. I was completely enthralled by Olivia and Roman’s journey through time, facing relentless challenges that kept me on the edge of my seat, wondering how they would ever survive.

Sara Samuels takes readers on an emotional rollercoaster like no other—just when you think things are finally settling down, she throws in a twist that changes everything. This series is truly a masterpiece, gripping you from the very first page and refusing to let go. It lingers in your mind long after you've finished, making the real world fade into the background. This book made me feel everything—heartache, joy, anticipation, and pure awe. Every twist and turn kept me hooked, and I never wanted it to end. I cannot wait for the next book!

If you love time travel, shocking revelations, soulmates, and hidden societies, this is the book for you. Start reading it—you won’t regret it!
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