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Lord of Shadow and Blood
After being turned into a shadow-wielding, bloodthirsty Daemon in 1649 by Lilith, Xander moves through his dark, immortal life with new meaning. As the first Lamia on earth, he must lead the Courts of Daemonium to maintain the balance between mortals and Daemons. More importantly, he must ensure he remains in control of his own mind to prevent Lilith from taking over again. Those around him are not safe, he can never allow anyone too close. Yet in 1882, his entire world shifts in the most unexpected of ways…
Adriana is an inexperienced Luciferus Incantrix who will take her great-grandmother’s seat in the Courts. Her light-summoning power is the strongest hope they have in the fight against Lilith, but she is burdened by self-doubt and unable to bring forth the magic they need—until she meets him.
With Xander’s guidance and antagonising antics, Adriana must use her emotions to strengthen her magic. But can she live up to such high expectations? Will she be the saviour they need? Or will the pressure and her conflicted feelings for Xander be her downfall… and his?
Her light has the ability to cut through his darkness, to shine through his despair. And she has the power to destroy every ounce of his control.
Lord of Shadow and Blood is the first book in the dark fantasy series, The Courts of Daemonium, and is intended for mature audiences. Please check trigger warnings before proceeding
Adriana is an inexperienced Luciferus Incantrix who will take her great-grandmother’s seat in the Courts. Her light-summoning power is the strongest hope they have in the fight against Lilith, but she is burdened by self-doubt and unable to bring forth the magic they need—until she meets him.
With Xander’s guidance and antagonising antics, Adriana must use her emotions to strengthen her magic. But can she live up to such high expectations? Will she be the saviour they need? Or will the pressure and her conflicted feelings for Xander be her downfall… and his?
Her light has the ability to cut through his darkness, to shine through his despair. And she has the power to destroy every ounce of his control.
Lord of Shadow and Blood is the first book in the dark fantasy series, The Courts of Daemonium, and is intended for mature audiences. Please check trigger warnings before proceeding
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Published December 21, 2025
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December 29, 2025
I fear my heart is lost in the Lord of Blood & Shadows !
So let me explain. From the start of book you step into a time capsular, war, despair, fear … pure chaos of man.
Alexander Duran has been fighting for his LIFE ! He’s the kind of man that put responsibility above happiness, his family above his selfish needs. He succumbed to the voice disguised a salvation. Only to damn himself and his brother to life as a Lamia.
Adriana ! A woman so tender with the heart of a thousand lions.I just love how even in the face of adversity she will speak up EVERY-TIME. I cried when Adriana cried, I laughed when Adriana laughed. And I felt physical and emotional pain when Adriana begged for “no more”
And this is only book 1
Striga is hilariously delightful. A great grand mother we can all relate to.
Nicolia, a great sense of humour, however touch what is his and die
…. Fight me later but I’m starting to think Norman is just a misunderstood man.
Im soo in love with this book not just for the romance but there wasn’t a single moment I felt like I was disconnected. The plot of this story has you asking question and checking the corner of your room for unnatural shadows. I WAS LOST every step of the way. As the plot evolves there is so much information to take in from characters, back door deals and time period caricature. Remember this is only book 1 !
So let me explain. From the start of book you step into a time capsular, war, despair, fear … pure chaos of man.
Alexander Duran has been fighting for his LIFE ! He’s the kind of man that put responsibility above happiness, his family above his selfish needs. He succumbed to the voice disguised a salvation. Only to damn himself and his brother to life as a Lamia.
Adriana ! A woman so tender with the heart of a thousand lions.I just love how even in the face of adversity she will speak up EVERY-TIME. I cried when Adriana cried, I laughed when Adriana laughed. And I felt physical and emotional pain when Adriana begged for “no more”
And this is only book 1
Striga is hilariously delightful. A great grand mother we can all relate to.
Nicolia, a great sense of humour, however touch what is his and die
…. Fight me later but I’m starting to think Norman is just a misunderstood man.
Im soo in love with this book not just for the romance but there wasn’t a single moment I felt like I was disconnected. The plot of this story has you asking question and checking the corner of your room for unnatural shadows. I WAS LOST every step of the way. As the plot evolves there is so much information to take in from characters, back door deals and time period caricature. Remember this is only book 1 !
Review of advance copy received from Author
You may be wondering why I'm reading a dark fantasy book in the lead up to Christmas. Well, friends, while this isn't my usual "Christmassy romance" that I read during the festive season, the romance in this book is one of the best I have read this year.
While not quite "insta-love" (ew), I adored how Adriana and Xander were instantly drawn to each other and their love just continued to grow the more that they bickered and bantered with each other. Xander knew just how to get under Adriana's skin immediately, in his own playful way, and equally she worked out how to get Xander to put down his guard. Xander's backstory is particularly tragic, and I understood why he had walls up and why it was hard for him to let someone get close to him, but it was beautiful to watch him suddenly become like a giddy teenager in love (despite being a centuries-old vampire).
I use the term 'vampire', but the terminology in this book is different from your usual fantasy terms (such as 'vampire' 'witch' and 'werewolf'). It's very important to read the glossary at the beginning, because there are many different species of daemon and even within species they have different powers and that means they have different titles. It did get a bit confusing for me at times and I had to keep referring back to the glossary, as the lore is very detailed. Also there are a lot of side characters to keep track of outside of Xander and Adriana's romance.
Lucy May Smith's writing style is exquisite, particularly the way she details the emotions of the main characters. And the quotes that Xander speaks - wow. All other declarations of love from MMCs pale in comparison. Also I am a big fan of how this is primarily set in the 1800s, and the author obviously did her history homework to get the details on society spot on. Adriana was my favourite character, with her feistiness and little care for being seen as a "proper lady of society".
If you are looking for a dark fantasy with detailed original lore, that will give you a rollercoaster of emotions and leave you wanting more - give this one a try!
While not quite "insta-love" (ew), I adored how Adriana and Xander were instantly drawn to each other and their love just continued to grow the more that they bickered and bantered with each other. Xander knew just how to get under Adriana's skin immediately, in his own playful way, and equally she worked out how to get Xander to put down his guard. Xander's backstory is particularly tragic, and I understood why he had walls up and why it was hard for him to let someone get close to him, but it was beautiful to watch him suddenly become like a giddy teenager in love (despite being a centuries-old vampire).
I use the term 'vampire', but the terminology in this book is different from your usual fantasy terms (such as 'vampire' 'witch' and 'werewolf'). It's very important to read the glossary at the beginning, because there are many different species of daemon and even within species they have different powers and that means they have different titles. It did get a bit confusing for me at times and I had to keep referring back to the glossary, as the lore is very detailed. Also there are a lot of side characters to keep track of outside of Xander and Adriana's romance.
Lucy May Smith's writing style is exquisite, particularly the way she details the emotions of the main characters. And the quotes that Xander speaks - wow. All other declarations of love from MMCs pale in comparison. Also I am a big fan of how this is primarily set in the 1800s, and the author obviously did her history homework to get the details on society spot on. Adriana was my favourite character, with her feistiness and little care for being seen as a "proper lady of society".
If you are looking for a dark fantasy with detailed original lore, that will give you a rollercoaster of emotions and leave you wanting more - give this one a try!
December 17, 2025
Lord of Shadow and Blood is a dark, dystopian fantasy packed with political intrigue, a fresh take on Daemons (witches, vampires, wolves) and a magic system born from tragic origins. Unfortunately for the characters, the tragedy doesn't stop there. Nowhere close!!
The story starts off as a period piece and by the end of part one, you take a disparaging tumble into present day. The AGONY I felt for Adriana and Xander.. Their love story is fated to be tragic and I can only hope that they find the solid ground their relationship needs in the end.
But in the meantime….gimme all the drama, civil unrest, war, angry Gods, alliances, betrayals and emotional damage 😈😈
“I cannot decide if you are my salvation or my torment. Here you stand, the beacon in my darkness, the sun that warms my frozen life. With every look, every touch, you are the harbinger of my downfall. You have the potential to ruin my control of everything that I am, everything I have tried to hide.”
P.s. I signed up for the Shadow Daddy MMC with an infuriating mouth and fell in love with the badass, tortured soul of the FMC. After everything she endures, she holds on to her humanity, protecting the vulnerable and somehow till possesses the ability to love and be loved. I will say no more so I don’t spoil anything.
I also love that Adriana is just as (and eventually MORE) powerful than the dark & dangerous, feared-by-all, first vampire in existence—Xander.
Make sure when you inevitably throw your kindle, you aim for something soft! Happy reading! 🥲
4.5 ⭐️ rounded up to 5! 🌶️🌶️
LoSaB is the first book in a NA dark romantasy trilogy!
I'm so honored to have received an ARC of this book. All opinions are my own and freely given.
The story starts off as a period piece and by the end of part one, you take a disparaging tumble into present day. The AGONY I felt for Adriana and Xander.. Their love story is fated to be tragic and I can only hope that they find the solid ground their relationship needs in the end.
But in the meantime….gimme all the drama, civil unrest, war, angry Gods, alliances, betrayals and emotional damage 😈😈
“I cannot decide if you are my salvation or my torment. Here you stand, the beacon in my darkness, the sun that warms my frozen life. With every look, every touch, you are the harbinger of my downfall. You have the potential to ruin my control of everything that I am, everything I have tried to hide.”
P.s. I signed up for the Shadow Daddy MMC with an infuriating mouth and fell in love with the badass, tortured soul of the FMC. After everything she endures, she holds on to her humanity, protecting the vulnerable and somehow till possesses the ability to love and be loved. I will say no more so I don’t spoil anything.
I also love that Adriana is just as (and eventually MORE) powerful than the dark & dangerous, feared-by-all, first vampire in existence—Xander.
Make sure when you inevitably throw your kindle, you aim for something soft! Happy reading! 🥲
4.5 ⭐️ rounded up to 5! 🌶️🌶️
LoSaB is the first book in a NA dark romantasy trilogy!
I'm so honored to have received an ARC of this book. All opinions are my own and freely given.
December 21, 2025
I first want to say (again) how proud I am of my girl Lucy for getting her first book published! I fell in love with LOSAB a long time ago when she first told me about it and I beta read for her. Now, I have fallen in love with her book all over again.
This is absolutely not your usual love story. It's heartbreaking and tragic yet so beautiful. Adriana and Xander are both troubled people, dealing with their own burdens and inner demons but their love is powerful, so much so that they hold the power to destroy each other. I loved how their relationship grew, the way they were drawn to each other in a way they couldn't understand (the way Xander yearns… oof) until they could no longer ignore it. The way Xander got under her skin to give her something to fight when she felt weak. I loved their banter at times, seeing a lighter side to both of them. However, don't let the love story fool you. This book is dark and twisted, combining magic. politics, war, and bloodshed.
Lucy's writing is absolutely amazing. The way their emotions are written is so raw and real and at times, it will absolutely gut you. You'll swoon, you'll cry, you'll laugh, you may even want to hate the characters at times. The world building is top notch, creating an intricate magic system without it being too overwhelming (in my opinion but there's a glossary to help) and realistic characters that are not always perfect. I cannot say enough good things about this book, it is always going to be a favorite of mine. Forever. Xander Duran is going to be your new favorite morally gray shadow daddy (need I say more?), mark my words.
Lord of Shadow and Blood is OUT NOW so treat yourself 😉
This is absolutely not your usual love story. It's heartbreaking and tragic yet so beautiful. Adriana and Xander are both troubled people, dealing with their own burdens and inner demons but their love is powerful, so much so that they hold the power to destroy each other. I loved how their relationship grew, the way they were drawn to each other in a way they couldn't understand (the way Xander yearns… oof) until they could no longer ignore it. The way Xander got under her skin to give her something to fight when she felt weak. I loved their banter at times, seeing a lighter side to both of them. However, don't let the love story fool you. This book is dark and twisted, combining magic. politics, war, and bloodshed.
Lucy's writing is absolutely amazing. The way their emotions are written is so raw and real and at times, it will absolutely gut you. You'll swoon, you'll cry, you'll laugh, you may even want to hate the characters at times. The world building is top notch, creating an intricate magic system without it being too overwhelming (in my opinion but there's a glossary to help) and realistic characters that are not always perfect. I cannot say enough good things about this book, it is always going to be a favorite of mine. Forever. Xander Duran is going to be your new favorite morally gray shadow daddy (need I say more?), mark my words.
Lord of Shadow and Blood is OUT NOW so treat yourself 😉
December 21, 2025
Xander is the world’s first Lamia, a vampire with shadow magic, who was created after an unfortunate encounter with Lilith. Xander knows that he is not a good man, but when he meets Adriana, an Incantrix with elemental powers and light magic, neither of them can stay away from each other for long.
This is absolutely not your typical romantasy, and it will leave you reeling and questioning everything you thought you knew about love and the lengths you’d be willing to go. The trauma is real.
Xander is written beautifully; he’s a complicated character with a past he’s not proud of, and it takes him a long time to come to terms with the fact that he could possibly be happy. Adriana is so full of light (literally and figuratively!) and totally rejects the notion of being a typical lady. She starts out so strong and determined, but in the end struggles to come to terms with who she really is. Their situation is so unique and you can totally understand why it is so difficult for them to overcome their struggles.
Xander and Adriana’s relationship is just one facet of this story, and it is interspersed with a centuries-long war with Lilith and her children, bringing chaos to the world, and it holds a mirror up to the injustices and xenophobia that we see in our world today.
Lucy has built an incredible world and you should all read it now!!
This is absolutely not your typical romantasy, and it will leave you reeling and questioning everything you thought you knew about love and the lengths you’d be willing to go. The trauma is real.
Xander is written beautifully; he’s a complicated character with a past he’s not proud of, and it takes him a long time to come to terms with the fact that he could possibly be happy. Adriana is so full of light (literally and figuratively!) and totally rejects the notion of being a typical lady. She starts out so strong and determined, but in the end struggles to come to terms with who she really is. Their situation is so unique and you can totally understand why it is so difficult for them to overcome their struggles.
Xander and Adriana’s relationship is just one facet of this story, and it is interspersed with a centuries-long war with Lilith and her children, bringing chaos to the world, and it holds a mirror up to the injustices and xenophobia that we see in our world today.
Lucy has built an incredible world and you should all read it now!!
December 21, 2025
Tropes
🥀 Friends to lovers to enemies
🩸Betrayals
🥀Alliances
🩸Daemons x Witches x Werewolves
🥀Multiple POV’s
🩸Magic
🥀Shadow wielder
Lord of Shadow and Blood is not got the weak hearted. This book seeps tragedy and the author has you seconding guessing characters motives throughout. I’d like me you enjoyed the scenes of Stefans blood rage from The Vampire Diaries, then look no further. There is plenty of blood lust and rage that makes his antics seem unworthy.
Lucy has created a world where pain, suffering and hope all collide together and you are praying these characters make it out alive or at least in one piece.
(When you get to chapter 14, you will know) 👀
I absolutely adored the multiple POV’s and how the story is set across multiple timelines to get a full picture of how the story is unfolding.
By the end of this, I wasn’t sure I loved or hated characters! Who do I send my bill for emotional damage too??
This book ended with a cliffhanger that had me screaming at ungodly hours in the morning “Haven’t they been through enough”
I’m looking forward to seeing how the author takes the story in the next book! Lilith is not my friend, I despise this character with all my being!
🥀 Friends to lovers to enemies
🩸Betrayals
🥀Alliances
🩸Daemons x Witches x Werewolves
🥀Multiple POV’s
🩸Magic
🥀Shadow wielder
Lord of Shadow and Blood is not got the weak hearted. This book seeps tragedy and the author has you seconding guessing characters motives throughout. I’d like me you enjoyed the scenes of Stefans blood rage from The Vampire Diaries, then look no further. There is plenty of blood lust and rage that makes his antics seem unworthy.
Lucy has created a world where pain, suffering and hope all collide together and you are praying these characters make it out alive or at least in one piece.
(When you get to chapter 14, you will know) 👀
I absolutely adored the multiple POV’s and how the story is set across multiple timelines to get a full picture of how the story is unfolding.
By the end of this, I wasn’t sure I loved or hated characters! Who do I send my bill for emotional damage too??
This book ended with a cliffhanger that had me screaming at ungodly hours in the morning “Haven’t they been through enough”
I’m looking forward to seeing how the author takes the story in the next book! Lilith is not my friend, I despise this character with all my being!
Review of advance copy received from Author
By the end of chapter 3 I was hooked. At the end of chapter 14/Part 1 I WAS PANICKING. My heart has never beat harder. I was in shock trying to compose myself. THE AGONY I felt deep in my bones. This book made me FEEL and I absolutely love that. I had no clue what was coming and the plot was like nothing I have read before.
ALSO. 🚨NEW SHADOW DADDY ALERT🚨 need I say more??!!!!!!!
Lord of Shadow and Blood is a NA Dark Dystopian Fantasy with Vampires, Witches, and Magic Mythology. It starts off as period piece and then ends up in the present time (which is where the rest of the series takes place) which is such a cool concept.
I CAN NOT WAIT FOR YALL TO READ THIS.
I have nothing but good things to say about this book/master piece.
ALSO. 🚨NEW SHADOW DADDY ALERT🚨 need I say more??!!!!!!!
Lord of Shadow and Blood is a NA Dark Dystopian Fantasy with Vampires, Witches, and Magic Mythology. It starts off as period piece and then ends up in the present time (which is where the rest of the series takes place) which is such a cool concept.
I CAN NOT WAIT FOR YALL TO READ THIS.
I have nothing but good things to say about this book/master piece.
December 26, 2025
Lucy has created an intricate world of magic, daemons, and mythology that is immersive, compelling, and will keep you begging for more.
Xander and Adriana's tragic love story had my heart in a vice and me gasping out loud. I was conflicted every step of the way between wanting them to get a happily ever after and wanting them as far apart from each other as possible. It was an all-out war of my heart.
The characters are beautifully nuanced and flawed. Even the side characters are lovable and make me want more of their stories.
I cannot wait for the next book. It ends on a cliffhanger that lets you know the stakes are about to be raised!
A beautiful debut by a talented author. I am excited to see what she does next!
Xander and Adriana's tragic love story had my heart in a vice and me gasping out loud. I was conflicted every step of the way between wanting them to get a happily ever after and wanting them as far apart from each other as possible. It was an all-out war of my heart.
The characters are beautifully nuanced and flawed. Even the side characters are lovable and make me want more of their stories.
I cannot wait for the next book. It ends on a cliffhanger that lets you know the stakes are about to be raised!
A beautiful debut by a talented author. I am excited to see what she does next!
December 21, 2025
This is a dark fantasy novel.
We see Xander and Adriana become instantly drawn to each other. We see their story develop, however both have their own burdens.
This is a slow burn dark fantasy romance, it is beautifully written.
We see many species with different powers, these powers were written amazingly well.
There are multiple POVS in this story.
This is the first novel of this authors I have read and I enjoyed all aspects of this book.
The way she created this storyline and the characters is amazing.
We see Xander and Adriana become instantly drawn to each other. We see their story develop, however both have their own burdens.
This is a slow burn dark fantasy romance, it is beautifully written.
We see many species with different powers, these powers were written amazingly well.
There are multiple POVS in this story.
This is the first novel of this authors I have read and I enjoyed all aspects of this book.
The way she created this storyline and the characters is amazing.
December 2, 2025
Thank you Lucy Smith for allowing me to read an ARC of ‘Lord of Shadow and Blood’.
Packed full of political intrigue and steeped in lore, this dark fantasy book isn’t one to miss! Follow Adriana and Xander on their quest to defeat Lilith and stop the incoming war between Daemons and mortals. All while trying to navigate their own complex love story. The narrative spans multiple centuries and deals with themes of tragedy, betrayal, magic, love, and loss. It’s hard-hitting, and really packs a punch. Thank you for making me fall in love with these characters, then breaking my heart. Bravo.
‘Lord of Shadow and Blood’ is the first book in a main ‘Courts of Daemonium’ triology, with further novellas planned… and I for one can’t wait to read more!
Packed full of political intrigue and steeped in lore, this dark fantasy book isn’t one to miss! Follow Adriana and Xander on their quest to defeat Lilith and stop the incoming war between Daemons and mortals. All while trying to navigate their own complex love story. The narrative spans multiple centuries and deals with themes of tragedy, betrayal, magic, love, and loss. It’s hard-hitting, and really packs a punch. Thank you for making me fall in love with these characters, then breaking my heart. Bravo.
‘Lord of Shadow and Blood’ is the first book in a main ‘Courts of Daemonium’ triology, with further novellas planned… and I for one can’t wait to read more!
December 21, 2025
This was an awesome vampire tale… with honestly just about everything you could imagine… vampires with elemental abilities, lupus’ , elemental, foresight incantatrices!
This has a great romance plot in the story but however the main plot had me hooked!
Xander and Adriana have the most brutal story you will be swooning over and the spicy scenes… 👀🤨
It’s full of mayhem and the ending lines this perfectly up for the next book!! Loved it
This has a great romance plot in the story but however the main plot had me hooked!
Xander and Adriana have the most brutal story you will be swooning over and the spicy scenes… 👀🤨
It’s full of mayhem and the ending lines this perfectly up for the next book!! Loved it
December 30, 2025
If you love vampires, dual timelines, and beautifully written emotional trauma, this is the book you need in your life. I’m rereading it right now after devouring it last year, and it is DEVASTATINGLY good 🧛 the kind of story that lingers long after you finish the last page.
Prepare to fall in love, break a little, and lose sleep because you won’t want to put it down. Go support my friend and grab your copy! 🖤📖✨
Prepare to fall in love, break a little, and lose sleep because you won’t want to put it down. Go support my friend and grab your copy! 🖤📖✨
Review of advance copy received from Author
my first real dip into fantasy with so much lore! it's dark and beautiful and oh lord (hehe) does it have some tastyyyy moments.
I love the different timelines and all the feelings of love and loss that keeps you guessing until it doesn't!
This is only the first and it's highly recommended if you love a complex story!
I love the different timelines and all the feelings of love and loss that keeps you guessing until it doesn't!
This is only the first and it's highly recommended if you love a complex story!
December 15, 2025
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Beta review
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I hesitated for a while about doing a review because I didn’t want to be a tease a version of this book is available on wattpad but she’s hopefully being published soon and I can not wait to go to a shop and pick her up ✨
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Lucy has created a world I wished I lived in, sans Lilith or not cause she’s lowkey my hero just not in this book 🤭. This story is so well thought out it has a glossary of terms it has a part one and part two and believe me both will rip your heart out for two completely different reasons.
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Without spoiling the story we have Xander first of his kind crated by Lilith and Adriana who’s third generation witch, they are fated to not only fall in love but have their lives intertwined in such a way that is beautifully heartbreaking.
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This is the first book in the series and I can’t wait to see where this story goes, I’m obsessed with this world and Luce’s writing her attention to detail the descriptions the feelings honestly have me in a chokehold I can not wait for you to all obsess over them as much as I do🥹✨
Updated ARCA REVIEW
while a lot of the story/ plot/timelines have stayed the same the story has developed so much after rounds of editing and being crafted into a masterpiece I belive this is going to be one of the biggest dark fantasy / PNR books it has it all. Lore, mythology, plot twists, fated mates, gods, death and a lot of heartache! May your kindle survive the read because I threw mine twice 😩😂🥹
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Beta review
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I hesitated for a while about doing a review because I didn’t want to be a tease a version of this book is available on wattpad but she’s hopefully being published soon and I can not wait to go to a shop and pick her up ✨
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Lucy has created a world I wished I lived in, sans Lilith or not cause she’s lowkey my hero just not in this book 🤭. This story is so well thought out it has a glossary of terms it has a part one and part two and believe me both will rip your heart out for two completely different reasons.
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Without spoiling the story we have Xander first of his kind crated by Lilith and Adriana who’s third generation witch, they are fated to not only fall in love but have their lives intertwined in such a way that is beautifully heartbreaking.
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This is the first book in the series and I can’t wait to see where this story goes, I’m obsessed with this world and Luce’s writing her attention to detail the descriptions the feelings honestly have me in a chokehold I can not wait for you to all obsess over them as much as I do🥹✨
Updated ARCA REVIEW
while a lot of the story/ plot/timelines have stayed the same the story has developed so much after rounds of editing and being crafted into a masterpiece I belive this is going to be one of the biggest dark fantasy / PNR books it has it all. Lore, mythology, plot twists, fated mates, gods, death and a lot of heartache! May your kindle survive the read because I threw mine twice 😩😂🥹
December 22, 2025
Review coming!
December 21, 2025
Lord of Shadow and Blood is going to be the next big Romantasy book series. I have never been so sucked into a book like this before. Part one grips you, makes you fall for the characters. You fall in love with Adriana and her stubborn and fierce attitude, her love for her grandmother and her family, her sense of duty to do better and be better. You meet Xander and feel his deep sense of guilt and love for the family he created, his fear of what he could become, of what he could do...
Then part two comes along and rips up everything you thought you knew. Both Lucy and the book were in time out for 30 minutes before curiosity got the better of me, and I had to read on to find out what happens next.
I highly recommend that any Romantasy readers pick this book up asap!
Then part two comes along and rips up everything you thought you knew. Both Lucy and the book were in time out for 30 minutes before curiosity got the better of me, and I had to read on to find out what happens next.
I highly recommend that any Romantasy readers pick this book up asap!
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