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Shadows in Darkness
The year is 2512. Almost five hundred years later than the experiment was supposed to end. My twin brother Kris is the only family I have left, and he’s missing. Everything about him is clouded in mystery and warnings of danger, but I have to keep looking.
So I booked passage on a spaceship, the Wolfegang. Captain Chase Wolfe and his crew have agreed to take me to his last known location, Anarkia. I know trouble is waiting for me. Not only does the government think I'm a criminal, but I discovered that curing my cancer wasn't the only aim of the doctor’s experiment, and Kris is the only person who might have answers. I’ll do whatever I need to if it means finding him.
So I booked passage on a spaceship, the Wolfegang. Captain Chase Wolfe and his crew have agreed to take me to his last known location, Anarkia. I know trouble is waiting for me. Not only does the government think I'm a criminal, but I discovered that curing my cancer wasn't the only aim of the doctor’s experiment, and Kris is the only person who might have answers. I’ll do whatever I need to if it means finding him.
- GenresScience Fiction
246 pages, Paperback
First published August 6, 2014
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May 10, 2016
When I read the first Harry Potter, I was exhilarated, learning about that new world. I had that same feeling reading this yesterday and 12-year-old Branden had way back then. Jillian has made this new world, five hundred years in the future, surprisingly realistic and relatable, yet still managed to infuse it with a sense of wonder. She has introduced a new cast of characters who inspire strong reactions from the reader, especially Ricky, Kat has undergone substantial development, and new questions have been raised about both the Anderson twins. I really enjoyed the first one, but I feel like this is the TRUE wondrous beginning of the series, and it makes good on the promises of its prologue novella.
December 16, 2014
(I received this book for free as part of Goodreads First Reads giveaways).
(This review may contain spoilers).
I haven't read the first book in this series, but I did find this book to be quite a quick, easy read. I was able to follow the storyline really well and I thought that the plotline was quite an interesting one. Although being frozen for a period of time isn't a completely unique plot, I did like the way it was handled here.
I wasn't that sure about Katerina, though. By the end of the book, she had grown on me a bit and I felt that her character did evolve a bit through the course of the book.
It was interesting to see that the nationality of humans had changed over time. I actually read a theory somewhere that stated that, in the future, more people would be mixed-race rather than Caucasian.
So... I found Celeste to be a really intriguing character and I would have liked to see more of her. I did, however, get put off a bit by the first description of Katerina. (I looked up grey eyes on Google images to see what they looked like. You can't see storms in them. Or nearly see storm clouds. And... bee-stung lips? That doesn't give me an attractive mental image...)
I was quite intrigued by the other two crew members of the ship, too, but they seemed to be a bit too... attached to Katerina. The only one who actually acted (and rightly so) suspicious of her was Celeste. And the constant putting down of her quite annoyed me, because it seemed like she was being set up as a foil.
Chase was somewhat suspicious of Katerina, but I had trouble seeing that in the face of his obvious attraction to her. I did like Ricky as a character and I would have really liked to see more of him in the book.
From what I've read, Kris seems to be a fairly interesting character as well. Katerina was a bit too... perfect and skilled; though there were some instances when her learning was a bit more realistic. By the end of this book, I have mixed feelings on whether I want to read the first or third one. The world was intriguing and something I'd like to see more of... but I felt that Katerina was right on the line of becoming a Mary Sue.
(This review may contain spoilers).
I haven't read the first book in this series, but I did find this book to be quite a quick, easy read. I was able to follow the storyline really well and I thought that the plotline was quite an interesting one. Although being frozen for a period of time isn't a completely unique plot, I did like the way it was handled here.
I wasn't that sure about Katerina, though. By the end of the book, she had grown on me a bit and I felt that her character did evolve a bit through the course of the book.
It was interesting to see that the nationality of humans had changed over time. I actually read a theory somewhere that stated that, in the future, more people would be mixed-race rather than Caucasian.
So... I found Celeste to be a really intriguing character and I would have liked to see more of her. I did, however, get put off a bit by the first description of Katerina. (I looked up grey eyes on Google images to see what they looked like. You can't see storms in them. Or nearly see storm clouds. And... bee-stung lips? That doesn't give me an attractive mental image...)
I was quite intrigued by the other two crew members of the ship, too, but they seemed to be a bit too... attached to Katerina. The only one who actually acted (and rightly so) suspicious of her was Celeste. And the constant putting down of her quite annoyed me, because it seemed like she was being set up as a foil.
Chase was somewhat suspicious of Katerina, but I had trouble seeing that in the face of his obvious attraction to her. I did like Ricky as a character and I would have really liked to see more of him in the book.
From what I've read, Kris seems to be a fairly interesting character as well. Katerina was a bit too... perfect and skilled; though there were some instances when her learning was a bit more realistic. By the end of this book, I have mixed feelings on whether I want to read the first or third one. The world was intriguing and something I'd like to see more of... but I felt that Katerina was right on the line of becoming a Mary Sue.
August 14, 2014
Where you begin, is often where you end.
If you have read book one then it all makes since. This story is brutally honest at times, fast paced, and witty. You'll smile, laugh, and will feel pain. Jillian has successfully brought together a cast of characters that are real to life. Looking forward to her third installment.
If you have read book one then it all makes since. This story is brutally honest at times, fast paced, and witty. You'll smile, laugh, and will feel pain. Jillian has successfully brought together a cast of characters that are real to life. Looking forward to her third installment.
December 4, 2014
I'm not sure what happened but I like it! Kat is at it again. Shadows In Darkness starts with Kat finding her way to The Wolfegang. After a nasty run in with the police she treks to other planets in search of her Twin. Joining her new found friends (and Frenemy) she meets exciting challenges. Shadows In Darkness exceeded expectations. I really love all the Characters (though Ricky is my favorite). I would recommend this series to anyone who loves fast paced sci-fi. It truly was a wild ride. I still cannot find anything I disliked about it. 5/5
February 1, 2017
it was super amazing, so action packed, a little drama here and there, comedy and lots of emotions, I loved it a lot, cant wait to read the other ones in the series.
katerina is a little crazy but thats what i like most about her and ricky is just lovable, chase is pretty mysterious I wabt to know his story so bad and celeste is well just celeste.
katerina is a little crazy but thats what i like most about her and ricky is just lovable, chase is pretty mysterious I wabt to know his story so bad and celeste is well just celeste.
August 22, 2016
I read this book in two separate parts (like I would have before when it was actually two separate books, My Delicate Destruction and Shadows in Darkness), so I wrote two separate reviews that I'm going to smash together here into one single, disjointed review. I was hired to proofread this book, and I believe the author is aware that I review books after I proofread them, but a review was not part of our agreement. If you feel that my connection to the book makes my review untrustworthy, so be it, but this is my honest review.
This is the first book in the series, but it's not the first one I've read. I started with the prequel novella, which is barely related to this book and should really probably be read afterwards (although that's not really necessary because they don't really connect) and then read book #5 (now 4), so now I'm going back to get the detailed backstory. I already knew the basic highlights of this book because of my personal approach to the series.
One of my favorite parts of this book is how the author separated the two timelines in the main character's life. It is a very quick, but very clear delineation without flat out stating how much time passes, which allows you to discover that information at the same time she does.
I felt a deep connection with Kat, but some of that might be because I've already read book 5 (now 4) in the series. I didn't feel much of a connection to Kris, but that didn't really bother me.
The second half of the book picked up right where My Delicate Destruction had previously ended (you know, like you expect the second half of a book to do after the first half. There may have been a slight change from before since they have now been combined into one book though.) We see even less of Kris in this part of the book than we saw in the first half, and I still felt next to no connection with him. My connection with Kat continued to grow deeper, and there were a few times where I got super happy excited for her. I also got to witness an event that was talked about in book 4 of the series.
Overall I give this 5 out of 5 stars.
Review posted on Just Another Girl and Her Books blog
http://www.justanothergirlandherbooks...
This is the first book in the series, but it's not the first one I've read. I started with the prequel novella, which is barely related to this book and should really probably be read afterwards (although that's not really necessary because they don't really connect) and then read book #5 (now 4), so now I'm going back to get the detailed backstory. I already knew the basic highlights of this book because of my personal approach to the series.
One of my favorite parts of this book is how the author separated the two timelines in the main character's life. It is a very quick, but very clear delineation without flat out stating how much time passes, which allows you to discover that information at the same time she does.
I felt a deep connection with Kat, but some of that might be because I've already read book 5 (now 4) in the series. I didn't feel much of a connection to Kris, but that didn't really bother me.
The second half of the book picked up right where My Delicate Destruction had previously ended (you know, like you expect the second half of a book to do after the first half. There may have been a slight change from before since they have now been combined into one book though.) We see even less of Kris in this part of the book than we saw in the first half, and I still felt next to no connection with him. My connection with Kat continued to grow deeper, and there were a few times where I got super happy excited for her. I also got to witness an event that was talked about in book 4 of the series.
Overall I give this 5 out of 5 stars.
Review posted on Just Another Girl and Her Books blog
http://www.justanothergirlandherbooks...
April 16, 2016
Have you ever connected with a character so strongly, that when you read about them it can calm you down?
Well I have, in fact when this happens I tend to latch on to these characters. Put them on my shelf and reread the books later when I need a shoulder. I know, I know, you might be thinking I am crazy right now. But I am not, these are the feelings you can get when a author does an amazing job making the character feel like they are real. Reason why I am bringing this up, is because this is how I feel about Ashe's characters.
I feel like I could call them friends, even though I have only read two of these books. This book follows My Delicate Destruction. As a second book, this story is perfect. It gives you more details about the main character, along with learning more of the plot and the other characters as well.
Would it be wrong if I made Jillian Ashe one of my favorite authors? Because she is heading there fast.
If you want to see my other reviews for Jillian Ashe, check out our blog! http://valkyri3fatality.blogspot.com/...
Well I have, in fact when this happens I tend to latch on to these characters. Put them on my shelf and reread the books later when I need a shoulder. I know, I know, you might be thinking I am crazy right now. But I am not, these are the feelings you can get when a author does an amazing job making the character feel like they are real. Reason why I am bringing this up, is because this is how I feel about Ashe's characters.
I feel like I could call them friends, even though I have only read two of these books. This book follows My Delicate Destruction. As a second book, this story is perfect. It gives you more details about the main character, along with learning more of the plot and the other characters as well.
Would it be wrong if I made Jillian Ashe one of my favorite authors? Because she is heading there fast.
If you want to see my other reviews for Jillian Ashe, check out our blog! http://valkyri3fatality.blogspot.com/...
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