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The Second Fate of Elodie Devine #2
Shine & Shadow
Shine & Shadow is the second book in a new urban fantasy series with tangled mate bonds, morally grey men who yearn their hearts out, and a fierce heroine determined to make the most of her second chance. There are more books to come.
488 pages, Paperback
Published July 16, 2026
About the author
Eva Chase
132 books4,099 followersEva Chase is an Amazon bestselling author of urban fantasy and paranormal romance. She grew up on a steady diet of magic, mayhem, and romantic angst, and brings plenty of all three to her stories. But no need to fear the dreaded love triangle—her heroines never have to choose.
Eva's best-known series are Flirting with Monsters, Royals of Villain Academy, and Bound to the Fae. She lives in Ontario, Canada with her family and one velcro-like cat. Visit her online at https://www.evachase.com
Eva's best-known series are Flirting with Monsters, Royals of Villain Academy, and Bound to the Fae. She lives in Ontario, Canada with her family and one velcro-like cat. Visit her online at https://www.evachase.com
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August 14, 2026
3.5 ⭐️ A great follow up to book one! I don’t know what it is about why choose books but I find them so bingeable every time. I loved the progression of the story, the communication between the characters in this and also the teamwork (in more ways that one 👀 oop). Can’t wait to continue their story in book 3!
July 15, 2026
ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.
4.25 stars
My prayers have been answered - I’ve found a RH sequel without second-book-syndrome!! This wasn’t just meaningless pages without plot - instead, it added to the story, was exciting and new, and had COMMUNICATION!!! So much communication!
The characters learned from their mistakes, always tried their best to make up for errors, and grew as a team. They talked to one another and worked together, and each of them had a role and a unique personality.
Our protagonist was strong and human, and she spent much of the book trying her best to break down her own walls and learn to lean on others. The mmcs were flawed but dedicated to the team, and I’m excited to see how they continue to befriend one another.
The plot was interesting - I don’t know who to trust, or where it could be going, but I’m excited to find out!
Such an addictive, entertaining, rewarding sequel. Equally exciting as book #1 but it wasn’t just a meaningless addition to the series - we had major character and relationship growth! (Also communication! Have I mentioned that?).
Thank you so much to the author for the ARC, I can’t wait for book #3!
4.25 stars
My prayers have been answered - I’ve found a RH sequel without second-book-syndrome!! This wasn’t just meaningless pages without plot - instead, it added to the story, was exciting and new, and had COMMUNICATION!!! So much communication!
The characters learned from their mistakes, always tried their best to make up for errors, and grew as a team. They talked to one another and worked together, and each of them had a role and a unique personality.
Our protagonist was strong and human, and she spent much of the book trying her best to break down her own walls and learn to lean on others. The mmcs were flawed but dedicated to the team, and I’m excited to see how they continue to befriend one another.
The plot was interesting - I don’t know who to trust, or where it could be going, but I’m excited to find out!
Such an addictive, entertaining, rewarding sequel. Equally exciting as book #1 but it wasn’t just a meaningless addition to the series - we had major character and relationship growth! (Also communication! Have I mentioned that?).
Thank you so much to the author for the ARC, I can’t wait for book #3!
July 30, 2026
The second book ends on a bombshell too!
This is a continuation of the first book, Bloom and Blood. I listened to the audiobook version.
This series has a unique premise. Our MFC gets ripped from her world to another dimension where her mom died instead of her dad in that car crash. This has altered EVERYTHING! Including the fact that she hadn't sparked with her four matches yet, until now...
Book 2 explores more about who is out to get our MFC. With the help of her four fated matches, they chip away a little more about who wanted her dead, the whole reason why she was brought to this reality in the first place. They have to keep the matching a secret though in order to uncover more of that truth. This is easier said than done when all they feel in the need to solidify their bonds.
The narrators for this series so far are incredible. The male voice acting is really skilled having to do four+ separate personalities & dialects. It's one of the more impressive casts I've heard since getting into more audio.
Perfect for lovers of mystery, fated bonds, RH, supernatural, Touch her and 💀, awaking powers, and multiple antagonist!
Trigger warnings are present but this one is on the softer side in my opinion. Book 2 is spicier than book 1. She actually seals a couple of the bonds in this one.
I received an ALC of this book and I am leaving my review voluntarily.
This is a continuation of the first book, Bloom and Blood. I listened to the audiobook version.
This series has a unique premise. Our MFC gets ripped from her world to another dimension where her mom died instead of her dad in that car crash. This has altered EVERYTHING! Including the fact that she hadn't sparked with her four matches yet, until now...
Book 2 explores more about who is out to get our MFC. With the help of her four fated matches, they chip away a little more about who wanted her dead, the whole reason why she was brought to this reality in the first place. They have to keep the matching a secret though in order to uncover more of that truth. This is easier said than done when all they feel in the need to solidify their bonds.
The narrators for this series so far are incredible. The male voice acting is really skilled having to do four+ separate personalities & dialects. It's one of the more impressive casts I've heard since getting into more audio.
Perfect for lovers of mystery, fated bonds, RH, supernatural, Touch her and 💀, awaking powers, and multiple antagonist!
Trigger warnings are present but this one is on the softer side in my opinion. Book 2 is spicier than book 1. She actually seals a couple of the bonds in this one.
I received an ALC of this book and I am leaving my review voluntarily.
July 18, 2026
I was so excited to get to do an immersive audio and ebook read for this one! Thank you so much, Eva Chase for the ARC and ALC!
I loved book one. The unique magic, the alternate universe, the secrets, the four smokin hot fated mates, the academy setting, all of it!
This book had all of that but it built onto it and made it even better! I love the growth of Elodie’s character in this book. Kind of making this life her own, making peace with her life now. I loved getting to know the guys better! Learning more about her past and how hard it was on her to have so many secrets and to be used like she was.
The spice kicks it up a notch in this one too 🔥 and I can’t wait for it to keep building! Their magic is so unique and interesting! I’m dying to know what Asher is going to end up with! I think auntie has some explaining to do as well, seems fishy haha
This is a really fun read. I am excited for the mystery to be revealed, and to see what’s going to happen next! For them to fully bond and embrace their partnership!
I loved book one. The unique magic, the alternate universe, the secrets, the four smokin hot fated mates, the academy setting, all of it!
This book had all of that but it built onto it and made it even better! I love the growth of Elodie’s character in this book. Kind of making this life her own, making peace with her life now. I loved getting to know the guys better! Learning more about her past and how hard it was on her to have so many secrets and to be used like she was.
The spice kicks it up a notch in this one too 🔥 and I can’t wait for it to keep building! Their magic is so unique and interesting! I’m dying to know what Asher is going to end up with! I think auntie has some explaining to do as well, seems fishy haha
This is a really fun read. I am excited for the mystery to be revealed, and to see what’s going to happen next! For them to fully bond and embrace their partnership!
July 24, 2026
Well once again Eva, you have sucked me into your world and I need MORE of it! This is book 2 in the Elodie Divine Series. The stakes are higher, the mystery deepens, the action is ramped up, and the spice is HOT!
This book picks up right where we left off in book 1, and just like book 1, we start with a bang. Eva comes in hot and gets right to the action. Elodie’s life is once again at risk, her murderer is still out there, and she’s still on the hunt for who’s out to get her. The murder mystery plot thickens in this one. We get some answers, but I’m still left reeling with questions after that ending! I have SO many theories on everything that’s going on! I love a good murder mystery and Eva continues to deliver in such a fun and unexpected way! Something I also enjoyed is the further character development for Elodie, how she’s navigating this parallel universe, and we also get to know more about her glim.
Now my favorite part about this book is the progression of her relationships with her fated mates! & yes, I said MATES, don’t forget this is a why choose! I loved seeing these bonds develop and deepen throughout this book. You not only understand Elodie more, but each of these men as well. & I know we’re supposed to love all our mates equally, but confession time… Salvatore might be my favorite. I love a bad boy! & the spice really picks up in this one and I LOVE it, especially that one scene that matches my song choice! IYKYK! 🤭
Eva keeps you on your toes this ENTIRE book and makes you want to keep reading past your bedtime! And that ending?! I need book 3 TODAY because her cliffhangers literally leave me wanting more!
Once again, shoutout to the narrators Rose & Stephen! They continue to do an amazing job! What really leveled up in this book is the chemistry between Elodie and her mates, you could literally FEEL it as they spoke, along with every other emotion in this book!
This book picks up right where we left off in book 1, and just like book 1, we start with a bang. Eva comes in hot and gets right to the action. Elodie’s life is once again at risk, her murderer is still out there, and she’s still on the hunt for who’s out to get her. The murder mystery plot thickens in this one. We get some answers, but I’m still left reeling with questions after that ending! I have SO many theories on everything that’s going on! I love a good murder mystery and Eva continues to deliver in such a fun and unexpected way! Something I also enjoyed is the further character development for Elodie, how she’s navigating this parallel universe, and we also get to know more about her glim.
Now my favorite part about this book is the progression of her relationships with her fated mates! & yes, I said MATES, don’t forget this is a why choose! I loved seeing these bonds develop and deepen throughout this book. You not only understand Elodie more, but each of these men as well. & I know we’re supposed to love all our mates equally, but confession time… Salvatore might be my favorite. I love a bad boy! & the spice really picks up in this one and I LOVE it, especially that one scene that matches my song choice! IYKYK! 🤭
Eva keeps you on your toes this ENTIRE book and makes you want to keep reading past your bedtime! And that ending?! I need book 3 TODAY because her cliffhangers literally leave me wanting more!
Once again, shoutout to the narrators Rose & Stephen! They continue to do an amazing job! What really leveled up in this book is the chemistry between Elodie and her mates, you could literally FEEL it as they spoke, along with every other emotion in this book!
May 10, 2026
Rating: 4.0 stars
Thank God Eva didn't fall into the same lackluster second-book syndrome that all my favorite RH authors are falling into right now (looking at you, Elizabeth Dear).
I absolutely loved this book, and I wouldn't change a single thing (well, maybe Elodie giving Cole one smack during the confession scene would have made me happier lol).
All the guys are back and dreamier than ever. Salvatore is still our favorite hot-headed and all-consuming hunk. Byron is sweet and SO ROMANTIC (my heart was pumping so hard during his scenes, and he's such a virgin cutie). Cole is more sympathetic and multifaceted, and I know the tension between them when they finally get down to doing the deed will be off the charts. And Asher, in Salvatore's own words, will always be our cute and supportive Toto. I also hope that he follows his dreams, and I'm very interested to see how that will go with Cole 👀.
Overall, I've come out with a million questions and like a hundred answers, and, like always, I need the next book right now 😭😭. But I'll, unfortunately, have to wait to find out what happens with the and . *sigh*
June 9, 2026:
I need another scene with Cole because that other scene in the last book? 🥵
Thank God Eva didn't fall into the same lackluster second-book syndrome that all my favorite RH authors are falling into right now (looking at you, Elizabeth Dear).
I absolutely loved this book, and I wouldn't change a single thing (well, maybe Elodie giving Cole one smack during the confession scene would have made me happier lol).
All the guys are back and dreamier than ever. Salvatore is still our favorite hot-headed and all-consuming hunk. Byron is sweet and SO ROMANTIC (my heart was pumping so hard during his scenes, and he's such a virgin cutie). Cole is more sympathetic and multifaceted, and I know the tension between them when they finally get down to doing the deed will be off the charts. And Asher, in Salvatore's own words, will always be our cute and supportive Toto. I also hope that he follows his dreams, and I'm very interested to see how that will go with Cole 👀.
Overall, I've come out with a million questions and like a hundred answers, and, like always, I need the next book right now 😭😭. But I'll, unfortunately, have to wait to find out what happens with the and . *sigh*
June 9, 2026:
I need another scene with Cole because that other scene in the last book? 🥵
July 11, 2026
Some books entertain me. Some books stay with me.
Shine & Shadow did both. 🖤✨
When a book makes me cry more than once, I know it has completely captured my heart. This sequel was packed with raw emotions, heartbreaking moments, hope, love, fear, and unwavering loyalty. I felt every single emotion alongside Elodie and her men, and by the time I reached the final page, I was already desperate for the next book. 😭📖
Picking up immediately after the shocking ending of book one, Elodie was forced to face the consequences of finally revealing who she truly was. Torn from her own reality and given a second chance in another world, she had barely begun to understand the tangled mate bonds connecting her to these morally grey men. Now everyone knew she was the core of their union, and with powerful enemies still hunting her, there was little time to process the truth before survival became the priority. 🌑⚔️
One of my favorite parts of this book was watching the relationships slowly evolve. ❤️ The trust wasn’t instant, and that’s exactly why it felt so rewarding. These men came from completely different worlds and had every reason to distrust one another, yet little by little they chose to stand together because protecting Elodie became more important than their differences. Watching them lean on each other, find strength in each other, and slowly become something resembling a family made my heart so full. 🥹✨
The mystery also deepened in the best way. Every answer uncovered seemed to create two more questions, and I loved constantly trying to piece everything together. The danger never disappeared, the stakes kept climbing, and I genuinely had no idea where the story was heading next. Eva Chase kept me completely hooked from beginning to end. 🔥🖤
And the emotions… wow. 😭 There were scenes that absolutely shattered me. Others made me smile so hard because of the quiet moments of comfort, trust, and affection between the characters. The emotional balance was beautiful, and it reminded me why I love character-driven fantasy so much.
This officially became my favorite book in the series so far. Every character felt more layered, every relationship became more meaningful, and the world expanded in ways that made me even more invested. I loved getting to know everyone better, and I never wanted to leave them. 💙
Then came that ending.
Excuse me… I needed book three immediately. Right now. This second. I wasn’t prepared to be left wanting more this badly. 😭📚
Perfect for readers who love:
🖤 Why Choose / Reverse Harem
✨ Fated mates
⚔️ Urban fantasy with high stakes
🩶 Morally grey heroes who absolutely yearn
🔥 Slow-building romance
🫶 Found family and emotional healing
💖 Protective love interests
🕵️ Mystery woven into the fantasy plot
🌙 Strong heroine getting a second chance
😭 Emotional, character-driven stories that will make you cry
Thank you so much to Eva Chase for the ARC opportunity. It was an absolute pleasure to continue Elodie’s journey, and I cannot wait to see where this incredible series goes next. ❤️
Shine & Shadow did both. 🖤✨
When a book makes me cry more than once, I know it has completely captured my heart. This sequel was packed with raw emotions, heartbreaking moments, hope, love, fear, and unwavering loyalty. I felt every single emotion alongside Elodie and her men, and by the time I reached the final page, I was already desperate for the next book. 😭📖
Picking up immediately after the shocking ending of book one, Elodie was forced to face the consequences of finally revealing who she truly was. Torn from her own reality and given a second chance in another world, she had barely begun to understand the tangled mate bonds connecting her to these morally grey men. Now everyone knew she was the core of their union, and with powerful enemies still hunting her, there was little time to process the truth before survival became the priority. 🌑⚔️
One of my favorite parts of this book was watching the relationships slowly evolve. ❤️ The trust wasn’t instant, and that’s exactly why it felt so rewarding. These men came from completely different worlds and had every reason to distrust one another, yet little by little they chose to stand together because protecting Elodie became more important than their differences. Watching them lean on each other, find strength in each other, and slowly become something resembling a family made my heart so full. 🥹✨
The mystery also deepened in the best way. Every answer uncovered seemed to create two more questions, and I loved constantly trying to piece everything together. The danger never disappeared, the stakes kept climbing, and I genuinely had no idea where the story was heading next. Eva Chase kept me completely hooked from beginning to end. 🔥🖤
And the emotions… wow. 😭 There were scenes that absolutely shattered me. Others made me smile so hard because of the quiet moments of comfort, trust, and affection between the characters. The emotional balance was beautiful, and it reminded me why I love character-driven fantasy so much.
This officially became my favorite book in the series so far. Every character felt more layered, every relationship became more meaningful, and the world expanded in ways that made me even more invested. I loved getting to know everyone better, and I never wanted to leave them. 💙
Then came that ending.
Excuse me… I needed book three immediately. Right now. This second. I wasn’t prepared to be left wanting more this badly. 😭📚
Perfect for readers who love:
🖤 Why Choose / Reverse Harem
✨ Fated mates
⚔️ Urban fantasy with high stakes
🩶 Morally grey heroes who absolutely yearn
🔥 Slow-building romance
🫶 Found family and emotional healing
💖 Protective love interests
🕵️ Mystery woven into the fantasy plot
🌙 Strong heroine getting a second chance
😭 Emotional, character-driven stories that will make you cry
Thank you so much to Eva Chase for the ARC opportunity. It was an absolute pleasure to continue Elodie’s journey, and I cannot wait to see where this incredible series goes next. ❤️
August 3, 2026
ARC Review
OH RADIANTS!!
Wow! Wow! Wow! What a ride this book was! I need book three immediately! I loved the magic in this universe, I couldn’t get enough of the multiple matches.
I’m curious to learn more about Elodie’s aunt, she definitely is more than meets the eye. I also can’t wait to see how her relationship with each match continues to develop. And uncle Nik… what the heck! What a cliffhanger!
OH RADIANTS!!
Wow! Wow! Wow! What a ride this book was! I need book three immediately! I loved the magic in this universe, I couldn’t get enough of the multiple matches.
I’m curious to learn more about Elodie’s aunt, she definitely is more than meets the eye. I also can’t wait to see how her relationship with each match continues to develop. And uncle Nik… what the heck! What a cliffhanger!
July 14, 2026
✨ Review of Advanced Copy Received from Author ✨
I absolutely devoured this book!! I loved the first book Blood & Bloom, but somehow Shine & Shadows managed to raise the bar even higher!
This second book picks up immediately after Elodie has sparked her match with Salvatore, and now all her other matches know she is the core of their union. I love the dynamic of the group and especially how the guys mention how they didn’t feel anything until our Elodie came in from another reality.
One of my favorite aspects of this sequel is that Eva Chase doesn't simply have Elodie move on from her original world.
Instead, the three years she spent with her original mates continue to shape every decision she makes. Rather than pretending that part of her life never existed, she uses everything she learned to help protect there guys in this reality.
especially loved how she awakened Bryon's and Cole's glims.
Because she already knew the versions of them from her own world, she was able to guide them through the process in a way that felt safer and more personal. I’m not one to pick favorites but I think Cole is my favorite especially when he had her confess EVERYTHING!! The fact that she felt better talking with these mates than her original says A LOT!!
I love that the mystery never slows down and that is still their goal on finding who killed Elodie. But also that sexual tension 🔥🔥🔥🔥 and Byron and Salvatore 🥵 I am excited to see Asher’s glim!
And that ending...
Yes, it's a massive cliffhanger-but it's perfect because it keeps me guessing what is going to happen next!!
I absolutely devoured this book!! I loved the first book Blood & Bloom, but somehow Shine & Shadows managed to raise the bar even higher!
This second book picks up immediately after Elodie has sparked her match with Salvatore, and now all her other matches know she is the core of their union. I love the dynamic of the group and especially how the guys mention how they didn’t feel anything until our Elodie came in from another reality.
One of my favorite aspects of this sequel is that Eva Chase doesn't simply have Elodie move on from her original world.
Instead, the three years she spent with her original mates continue to shape every decision she makes. Rather than pretending that part of her life never existed, she uses everything she learned to help protect there guys in this reality.
especially loved how she awakened Bryon's and Cole's glims.
Because she already knew the versions of them from her own world, she was able to guide them through the process in a way that felt safer and more personal. I’m not one to pick favorites but I think Cole is my favorite especially when he had her confess EVERYTHING!! The fact that she felt better talking with these mates than her original says A LOT!!
I love that the mystery never slows down and that is still their goal on finding who killed Elodie. But also that sexual tension 🔥🔥🔥🔥 and Byron and Salvatore 🥵 I am excited to see Asher’s glim!
And that ending...
Yes, it's a massive cliffhanger-but it's perfect because it keeps me guessing what is going to happen next!!
August 1, 2026
Please, Elodie really can't catch a break omg😭
Absolutely loved the direction this book took!!!! So many amazing scenes and I'm so glad certain plot points weren't dragged out (iykyk). It was such a breath of fresh air to see and I loved how it was written.
Elodie has really made me fall even more in love with her because seriously this girl?!?! She is actually just the bravest, strongest and sweetest person like wow I would so want to be her friend. Such an amazingly well written character right here. I'm forever in awe of the amount of things she has been through and yet she still remains so strong. And the way she finally let herself be vulnerable??? I can't wait to see Elodie become more confident in herself and get all the love and safety she deserves!!! Especially with her matches🥹
Which speaking of her matches--oh my gosh I adored all their scenes together and with Elodie so so much!!! But you know who really shined? SALVATORE, MY MAN. I LOVE HIM, YOUR HONOUR!!!! THIS GUY???? I genuinely melted into a puddle way too many times he's everything😭 Seriously I need a Salvatore in my life. The way he understood so much of Elodie's character?? The parts of her she tried hiding but he saw it!! He knew what was up omg. And how he accepted every part of her and is so fiercely devoted🥹 I am actually so obsessed with them. And then Cole?? I did not expect Cole to be my 2nd fav but here we are, he's so sweet😭 I don't want to say too much because its best to experience it yourself but wow I love his character so much. That one scene near the end?? crying it was so sweet my heart was soaring. Byron and Asher are also really sweet and I loved the scenes Elodie had with them but really Salvatore stole the show for me the most LOL so I don't have too much to say on them. I just can't stop thinking about Salvatore (loml I'm just too gone for him). I can't wait to see how all their relationships develop even more from here.
And the plot!! So good. We're left with so many questions after book 1 and even more so after this ending. I still have my suspicions about certain people but I will admit that one of them is really close to winning me over... STILL I'M GOING TO REMAIN PARANOID. As for that reveal at the end... damn. This only doesn't get a 5 star from me because of a little pacing issues & just not getting that 5 star feeling but otherwise I loved it! I'm so excited for the next book!!
Thank you Eva Chase for the ARC via BookSirens in exchange for an honest review!
Absolutely loved the direction this book took!!!! So many amazing scenes and I'm so glad certain plot points weren't dragged out (iykyk). It was such a breath of fresh air to see and I loved how it was written.
Elodie has really made me fall even more in love with her because seriously this girl?!?! She is actually just the bravest, strongest and sweetest person like wow I would so want to be her friend. Such an amazingly well written character right here. I'm forever in awe of the amount of things she has been through and yet she still remains so strong. And the way she finally let herself be vulnerable??? I can't wait to see Elodie become more confident in herself and get all the love and safety she deserves!!! Especially with her matches🥹
Which speaking of her matches--oh my gosh I adored all their scenes together and with Elodie so so much!!! But you know who really shined? SALVATORE, MY MAN. I LOVE HIM, YOUR HONOUR!!!! THIS GUY???? I genuinely melted into a puddle way too many times he's everything😭 Seriously I need a Salvatore in my life. The way he understood so much of Elodie's character?? The parts of her she tried hiding but he saw it!! He knew what was up omg. And how he accepted every part of her and is so fiercely devoted🥹 I am actually so obsessed with them. And then Cole?? I did not expect Cole to be my 2nd fav but here we are, he's so sweet😭 I don't want to say too much because its best to experience it yourself but wow I love his character so much. That one scene near the end?? crying it was so sweet my heart was soaring. Byron and Asher are also really sweet and I loved the scenes Elodie had with them but really Salvatore stole the show for me the most LOL so I don't have too much to say on them. I just can't stop thinking about Salvatore (loml I'm just too gone for him). I can't wait to see how all their relationships develop even more from here.
And the plot!! So good. We're left with so many questions after book 1 and even more so after this ending. I still have my suspicions about certain people but I will admit that one of them is really close to winning me over... STILL I'M GOING TO REMAIN PARANOID. As for that reveal at the end... damn. This only doesn't get a 5 star from me because of a little pacing issues & just not getting that 5 star feeling but otherwise I loved it! I'm so excited for the next book!!
Thank you Eva Chase for the ARC via BookSirens in exchange for an honest review!
July 31, 2026
ARC Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ stars!!
Book: Shine & Shadow by Eva Chase
Amazing story, intriguing magical system! You should definitely consider adding this series to your TBR if you like: why choose. fated mates. parallel universes. unraveling mysteries and lots more
“𝘠𝘰𝘶’𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘺 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩. 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵. 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘴 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘨𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘰𝘯.”
I absolutely loved the second book. It takes off right where Bloom & Blood left us. I was able to dive right back in and continue after the interesting cliffhanger. I loved the pacing of this book. We get to spend more time getting to know the characters and their developing connections while also getting the right amount of action in between! I can't wait for the third book. The ending left me wanting for more
"𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘦𝘺𝘦𝘴 𝘮𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵, 𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦’𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘦𝘭𝘴𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥."
I want to thank the author for sending me a physical copy to read and review 🖤 thank you for your trust! Love you and your work!
Book: Shine & Shadow by Eva Chase
Amazing story, intriguing magical system! You should definitely consider adding this series to your TBR if you like: why choose. fated mates. parallel universes. unraveling mysteries and lots more
“𝘠𝘰𝘶’𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘺 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩. 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵. 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘴 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘨𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘰𝘯.”
I absolutely loved the second book. It takes off right where Bloom & Blood left us. I was able to dive right back in and continue after the interesting cliffhanger. I loved the pacing of this book. We get to spend more time getting to know the characters and their developing connections while also getting the right amount of action in between! I can't wait for the third book. The ending left me wanting for more
"𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘦𝘺𝘦𝘴 𝘮𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵, 𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦’𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘦𝘭𝘴𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥."
I want to thank the author for sending me a physical copy to read and review 🖤 thank you for your trust! Love you and your work!
July 31, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I just finished Shine & Shadow by Eva Chase, and it was every bit as good as the first book!
This series just keeps getting better. It has the perfect mix of adventure, mystery, romance, and spice, balanced with so much heart. The love, loyalty, and sacrifices these characters make for each other had me completely invested from beginning to end.
The plot is incredibly unique and so addictive! I never knew what was coming next, and I couldn’t put it down. Eva Chase has created a world and cast of characters that I’m completely obsessed with.
Now I’m counting down the days until book three because I need to know what happens next. If you love romantic fantasy with action, mystery, emotional moments, and plenty of chemistry, this series is an absolute must read.
I just finished Shine & Shadow by Eva Chase, and it was every bit as good as the first book!
This series just keeps getting better. It has the perfect mix of adventure, mystery, romance, and spice, balanced with so much heart. The love, loyalty, and sacrifices these characters make for each other had me completely invested from beginning to end.
The plot is incredibly unique and so addictive! I never knew what was coming next, and I couldn’t put it down. Eva Chase has created a world and cast of characters that I’m completely obsessed with.
Now I’m counting down the days until book three because I need to know what happens next. If you love romantic fantasy with action, mystery, emotional moments, and plenty of chemistry, this series is an absolute must read.
August 8, 2026
I don’t really have a proper review other than this was fun and suspenseful, I think I did like the first a bit better but anyway here are my question/concerns with minor spoilers from book one (mainly for myself to read when the third book comes out);
• are we still supposed to feel bad for her original matches? because I do a little, she’s fully fucked them off it feels like, like I know there’s not a lot she can do but are we just done with potentially trying to get back to atleast say anyway I found better, later👋🏽?
• I fear my brain didn’t fully compute that ending the mystery aspect has got too many moving parts atm
• if uncle Nik was og family member to fuck you over would you not be a little sus of aunt Daphne or whatever her name is? I don't trust anyone ugh
• also I love Salvatore I do, he was easily stand out in this one & most mature in the relationship surprisingly but the distant cousin fucking plot ICKKKK miss girl and him too tbh brushed over that way too quick
• anyway give me more fkn Asher pls mf didn’t come back from the dead for nuddin
• are we still supposed to feel bad for her original matches? because I do a little, she’s fully fucked them off it feels like, like I know there’s not a lot she can do but are we just done with potentially trying to get back to atleast say anyway I found better, later👋🏽?
• I fear my brain didn’t fully compute that ending the mystery aspect has got too many moving parts atm
• if uncle Nik was og family member to fuck you over would you not be a little sus of aunt Daphne or whatever her name is? I don't trust anyone ugh
• also I love Salvatore I do, he was easily stand out in this one & most mature in the relationship surprisingly but the distant cousin fucking plot ICKKKK miss girl and him too tbh brushed over that way too quick
• anyway give me more fkn Asher pls mf didn’t come back from the dead for nuddin
July 31, 2026
Such a good continuation from book 1!
A lot of time in this genre we get filler-filled book 2, where not a lot happens except (usually) sex. There's no hurried relationship or forgetting the plot in this one though, that wasn't a thing here! We got plot continuation! At a good pace! And details. Sooooo many details. The murder mystery aspect of this book is done so well. Some plot points were finished. Others left open for book 3. New ones appeared towards the end.
All of the characters have really good depth and the relationships progress at a normal rate, especially considering they're fated mates. Just a great continuation and development from the characters we met in book 1. I still absolutely love the dichotomy between the guys she knew in her reality and the ones she has in this one. That goes for all the other characters she knows in both realities too. The character growth and comparisons are just a great play on a multiverse fantasy book.
I hate a dreaded miscommunication trope. That will make me dnf so quick. We do have an FMC that's been hiding things (including for all of book 1), but I wouldn't classify it as miscommunication. Just withholding information until trust is formed, because she actually has an amazing reason. And guess what? They communicate! So well, in fact, that they meet in groups throughout the whole book JUST to communicate. So refreshing.
There were a few lulls where I got kind of bored, and some small things got a little repetitive, but overall a really good book.
A lot of time in this genre we get filler-filled book 2, where not a lot happens except (usually) sex. There's no hurried relationship or forgetting the plot in this one though, that wasn't a thing here! We got plot continuation! At a good pace! And details. Sooooo many details. The murder mystery aspect of this book is done so well. Some plot points were finished. Others left open for book 3. New ones appeared towards the end.
All of the characters have really good depth and the relationships progress at a normal rate, especially considering they're fated mates. Just a great continuation and development from the characters we met in book 1. I still absolutely love the dichotomy between the guys she knew in her reality and the ones she has in this one. That goes for all the other characters she knows in both realities too. The character growth and comparisons are just a great play on a multiverse fantasy book.
I hate a dreaded miscommunication trope. That will make me dnf so quick. We do have an FMC that's been hiding things (including for all of book 1), but I wouldn't classify it as miscommunication. Just withholding information until trust is formed, because she actually has an amazing reason. And guess what? They communicate! So well, in fact, that they meet in groups throughout the whole book JUST to communicate. So refreshing.
There were a few lulls where I got kind of bored, and some small things got a little repetitive, but overall a really good book.
July 10, 2026
I was lucky enough to get an arc read of this book-What an ending! This series is definitely one I’m excited to keep reading.
It starts off right where book 1 ended which was an amazing cliffhanger. Something about the FMC really has me rooting for her. She’s strong, smart, and does not make dumb decisions just for the sake of moving the plot forward. She learns from her mistakes and it’s so refreshing!
Also most of the secrets she kept from book 1 get brought to light and i love that. Goodbye secret trope. It’s resolved! Mostly.
One thing i wanted more from this book was more romantic and sexual tension between Elodie and her matches. It’s a why choose- and i almost forgot that here. I definitely enjoyed the first book sexual tension more than the scenes in this 2nd book, but there’s a huge plot focus which i love too.
Regardless I can’t wait to read the next one!
It starts off right where book 1 ended which was an amazing cliffhanger. Something about the FMC really has me rooting for her. She’s strong, smart, and does not make dumb decisions just for the sake of moving the plot forward. She learns from her mistakes and it’s so refreshing!
Also most of the secrets she kept from book 1 get brought to light and i love that. Goodbye secret trope. It’s resolved! Mostly.
One thing i wanted more from this book was more romantic and sexual tension between Elodie and her matches. It’s a why choose- and i almost forgot that here. I definitely enjoyed the first book sexual tension more than the scenes in this 2nd book, but there’s a huge plot focus which i love too.
Regardless I can’t wait to read the next one!
July 11, 2026
I loved it. I loved the writing. I love Elodie, Tor, Cole, and Byron. I also loved the academic setting. I loved the ending. What an ending. I loved finding out hopefully who’s the poisoner is. I also liked the mystery element leading up to it. I loved Aunt Daphne. I also liked the pacing. The writing was lyrical. The world was magical. It was a fantastic sequel. I can’t wait for book three. I loved the why choose aspect of it. I could not choose between all the men/love matches of Elodie. Overall, a great story. I want to thank the author for giving me the earc early
August 3, 2026
"I don't think there's any length I wouldn't go to if it'd see her through this storm, any number of people I wouldn't cut down to keep her with me."
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶.5
What you'll find in this book:
• Why Choose
• Academy Setting
• Badass FMC
• Alternative Universes
• Reverse Harem
• Touch Her and Die
• Moody Professor
• Second Chances
• Fated Mates
• Solving Her Own Murder
So the ending of Bloom and Blood had me in bits, I was left with an absolute abundance of questions after a pulse pounding high stakes ending. This book picks up literally exactly where we left off, and I honestly couldn't be happier that Eva didn't keep us waiting any longer. We hop straight back into this story filled with mystery, murder, romance and an academy setting filled with deadly trials. Taking the foundations created within book one in the series, and continuing to build on this in the best possible way. We learn so much more about the characters, the world and the magical system. I had the most amazing time and I already cannot wait for the next book in the series.
Elodie is such a badass and I loved that we get to see her giving up a bit of her control to let her mates help her within this book. As someone that knows more than those around her having come from another universe she has a lot of responsibility on her shoulders in trying to protect her family and her fated mates. It feels that as her fated mates earn her trust, her secrets and her vulnerability, we do too, we know there is something in Elodie's past that is eluded to but it so satisfying to have this revealed. Throughout the course of this book and the multiple POV's we get to learn more about Elodie and each of her matches individually, together and in groups.
Salvatore is exactly who he appears to be, the crime family heir that will stop at nothing to protect his match by any means necessary, hot headed and passionate. Bryon is reserved, cautious yet determined, a leader that is smart, intelligent and is nothing but devoted to Elodie. Cole is the professor, stern and cold, but this really is just a front he uses to protect those most important to him. Asher is the calm, reliable and sweet one of the group, but that doesn't make him any less capable or determined to contribute to the group. Despite the strength of each of these men, we also get to learn about some of their insecurities which provides depth to their characters. The why choose, reverse harem aspect of the book is my favourite part, their connection, the spice and the intensity of their feelings makes for such an amazing part of a great story.
We continue to delve into this mystery of who is trying to kill Elodie in this book, and it kept me guessing in the best way. This interlinked with the magical system of the world allowing for Eva to explore the tendrils of the mystery while also continuing to build on the lore of this world. There are so many potential culprits to who could be out to get her that it keeps you on the edge of your seat, as Elodie and her matches work together to try and find answers. I could not get enough of this part of the story, murder mystery and why choose with an intense magical twist makes for a top tier story in my opinion.
Don't even get me started on the deadly trials, having this weaved into the story only elevated it further, and fit seamlessly into the story. As if the story wasn't pulse pounding enough, this only adds to this further. Within the academy setting, filled with the most elite heirs to the strongest most influential families in the world there is a level of cutthroat backstabbing that is to be expected in an environment like this one. With potential enemies at every turn it makes you wonder who is friend and who is foe, keeping you guessing in the best way. Despite the reveals we get during this book, there are still so many questions left unanswered including the mystery surrounding someones glim and who is leading those willing to go after Elodie with everything they have.
Thank you so much to the author for sending me a finished copy to read and review early.
Author: Eva Chase
Series: The Second Fate of Elodie Devine
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date: July 16th, 2026
Pages: 488
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶.5
What you'll find in this book:
• Why Choose
• Academy Setting
• Badass FMC
• Alternative Universes
• Reverse Harem
• Touch Her and Die
• Moody Professor
• Second Chances
• Fated Mates
• Solving Her Own Murder
So the ending of Bloom and Blood had me in bits, I was left with an absolute abundance of questions after a pulse pounding high stakes ending. This book picks up literally exactly where we left off, and I honestly couldn't be happier that Eva didn't keep us waiting any longer. We hop straight back into this story filled with mystery, murder, romance and an academy setting filled with deadly trials. Taking the foundations created within book one in the series, and continuing to build on this in the best possible way. We learn so much more about the characters, the world and the magical system. I had the most amazing time and I already cannot wait for the next book in the series.
Elodie is such a badass and I loved that we get to see her giving up a bit of her control to let her mates help her within this book. As someone that knows more than those around her having come from another universe she has a lot of responsibility on her shoulders in trying to protect her family and her fated mates. It feels that as her fated mates earn her trust, her secrets and her vulnerability, we do too, we know there is something in Elodie's past that is eluded to but it so satisfying to have this revealed. Throughout the course of this book and the multiple POV's we get to learn more about Elodie and each of her matches individually, together and in groups.
Salvatore is exactly who he appears to be, the crime family heir that will stop at nothing to protect his match by any means necessary, hot headed and passionate. Bryon is reserved, cautious yet determined, a leader that is smart, intelligent and is nothing but devoted to Elodie. Cole is the professor, stern and cold, but this really is just a front he uses to protect those most important to him. Asher is the calm, reliable and sweet one of the group, but that doesn't make him any less capable or determined to contribute to the group. Despite the strength of each of these men, we also get to learn about some of their insecurities which provides depth to their characters. The why choose, reverse harem aspect of the book is my favourite part, their connection, the spice and the intensity of their feelings makes for such an amazing part of a great story.
We continue to delve into this mystery of who is trying to kill Elodie in this book, and it kept me guessing in the best way. This interlinked with the magical system of the world allowing for Eva to explore the tendrils of the mystery while also continuing to build on the lore of this world. There are so many potential culprits to who could be out to get her that it keeps you on the edge of your seat, as Elodie and her matches work together to try and find answers. I could not get enough of this part of the story, murder mystery and why choose with an intense magical twist makes for a top tier story in my opinion.
Don't even get me started on the deadly trials, having this weaved into the story only elevated it further, and fit seamlessly into the story. As if the story wasn't pulse pounding enough, this only adds to this further. Within the academy setting, filled with the most elite heirs to the strongest most influential families in the world there is a level of cutthroat backstabbing that is to be expected in an environment like this one. With potential enemies at every turn it makes you wonder who is friend and who is foe, keeping you guessing in the best way. Despite the reveals we get during this book, there are still so many questions left unanswered including the mystery surrounding someones glim and who is leading those willing to go after Elodie with everything they have.
Thank you so much to the author for sending me a finished copy to read and review early.
Author: Eva Chase
Series: The Second Fate of Elodie Devine
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date: July 16th, 2026
Pages: 488
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July 22, 2026SHINE & SHADOW
By: Eva Chase
The Second Fate of Elodie Divine Series
Book 2 (Incomplete Series as of July 2026)
ARC/ALC REVIEW
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 Star Rating
🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧 5/5 Audiobook Rating
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 4/5 Spice Rating
(Spice Rating Guide Below)
MY THOUGHTS:
This series is still seriously a breath of fresh air! After reading so many books, finding one with a unique storyline is getting harder and harder! But this one right here succeeded and continues to be amazing!
This story picks up where the first book left off. She has bonded to her first mate in the current realm. The plot is so complex with so many different moving parts and characters that it keeps you fully invested from start to finish!
The spice in this one kicks it up a notch! I seriously love why choose books! The spicy scenes are just so wild to picture haha!! We get a pretty heavy dose of spice here in this one! This being said, I can not wait for the next book!! I am waiting for that moment when the group is together as a whole for spicy time! Especially when the Professor gives in and says “f*ck it!” I will raise my hands, kick my feeet and squeal in delight!
There is still a lot of story that we just don’t know yet. Ever so slowly things are opening up and revealing itself, but I still can’t really guess what is going to happen from here as far as the main plot line! This one does end in a pretty big cliffhanger as well. Verrrrry curious where book 3 will take me!
FAVORITE QUOTE(S):
“He likes to be in control. This development will have ransacked his expectations like a manic poltergeist.” -Elodie (speaking about Byron)
“You have a gift. A gift that can remove the worst threats to this world—eliminate the people who’re setting us on a horrible course.” -Uncle Nik (past)
“Salvatore’s voice breaks through the renewed murmurs. ‘I want a rematch with Devine!’ F*** a falak. Does he really think this is a good idea?” -Elodie
“It must be nice to trust that someone who’s smarter than you is ushering you along an ideal path.” -Elodie
“Well, this is only as awkward as holding a faerie party in an iron mine.” -Elodie
TROPES:
MFMMM
Why Choose
Fated Mates
Magical Academy
Parallel Universe
Murd3r Mystery
Touch Her & D!e
Hidden Identity
Slow Burn
Second Chance
GENRE, POV, PAGE COUNT:
Urban Fantasy Romance
Multi-POV in 1st Person
490 Pages - Kindle Edition
AUDIOBOOK STYLE, NARRATORS, TIME LENGTH & REVIEW:
DUET-Style Narration
NARRATOR(S):
Rose Dioro &
Stephen Dexter
11 Hours & 59 Minutes Long
(Whispersync Available)
I love this DUET-narration audiobook! I just love audiobooks as a whole! They provide the reader with a completely different & more immersive experience! These narrators are amazing and they did a phenomenal job, perfectly executed narration with plenty of emotion and voice shifts for each of the characters and each character is easily distinguishable! The narrators sound amazing together!
SPICE LEVEL RATING GUIDE
🌶️ Glimpses and Kisses
🌶️🌶️Closed Door
🌶️🌶️🌶️Open Door
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️Open Door Explicit
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️Explicit and Plentiful
I have teenage daughters. I am more interested in these spice descriptions than rating the explicit content only.
NOTE:
Check those trigger warnings if needed.
THANK YOU’S:
Thank you to Author Eva Chase for this amazing book! I loved reading it, look forward to the next book in this series and look forward to reading future books by this author and publisher! Thank you!
Happy Reading! ♥☻
By: Eva Chase
The Second Fate of Elodie Divine Series
Book 2 (Incomplete Series as of July 2026)
ARC/ALC REVIEW
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 Star Rating
🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧 5/5 Audiobook Rating
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 4/5 Spice Rating
(Spice Rating Guide Below)
MY THOUGHTS:
This series is still seriously a breath of fresh air! After reading so many books, finding one with a unique storyline is getting harder and harder! But this one right here succeeded and continues to be amazing!
This story picks up where the first book left off. She has bonded to her first mate in the current realm. The plot is so complex with so many different moving parts and characters that it keeps you fully invested from start to finish!
The spice in this one kicks it up a notch! I seriously love why choose books! The spicy scenes are just so wild to picture haha!! We get a pretty heavy dose of spice here in this one! This being said, I can not wait for the next book!! I am waiting for that moment when the group is together as a whole for spicy time! Especially when the Professor gives in and says “f*ck it!” I will raise my hands, kick my feeet and squeal in delight!
There is still a lot of story that we just don’t know yet. Ever so slowly things are opening up and revealing itself, but I still can’t really guess what is going to happen from here as far as the main plot line! This one does end in a pretty big cliffhanger as well. Verrrrry curious where book 3 will take me!
FAVORITE QUOTE(S):
“He likes to be in control. This development will have ransacked his expectations like a manic poltergeist.” -Elodie (speaking about Byron)
“You have a gift. A gift that can remove the worst threats to this world—eliminate the people who’re setting us on a horrible course.” -Uncle Nik (past)
“Salvatore’s voice breaks through the renewed murmurs. ‘I want a rematch with Devine!’ F*** a falak. Does he really think this is a good idea?” -Elodie
“It must be nice to trust that someone who’s smarter than you is ushering you along an ideal path.” -Elodie
“Well, this is only as awkward as holding a faerie party in an iron mine.” -Elodie
TROPES:
MFMMM
Why Choose
Fated Mates
Magical Academy
Parallel Universe
Murd3r Mystery
Touch Her & D!e
Hidden Identity
Slow Burn
Second Chance
GENRE, POV, PAGE COUNT:
Urban Fantasy Romance
Multi-POV in 1st Person
490 Pages - Kindle Edition
AUDIOBOOK STYLE, NARRATORS, TIME LENGTH & REVIEW:
DUET-Style Narration
NARRATOR(S):
Rose Dioro &
Stephen Dexter
11 Hours & 59 Minutes Long
(Whispersync Available)
I love this DUET-narration audiobook! I just love audiobooks as a whole! They provide the reader with a completely different & more immersive experience! These narrators are amazing and they did a phenomenal job, perfectly executed narration with plenty of emotion and voice shifts for each of the characters and each character is easily distinguishable! The narrators sound amazing together!
SPICE LEVEL RATING GUIDE
🌶️ Glimpses and Kisses
🌶️🌶️Closed Door
🌶️🌶️🌶️Open Door
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️Open Door Explicit
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️Explicit and Plentiful
I have teenage daughters. I am more interested in these spice descriptions than rating the explicit content only.
NOTE:
Check those trigger warnings if needed.
THANK YOU’S:
Thank you to Author Eva Chase for this amazing book! I loved reading it, look forward to the next book in this series and look forward to reading future books by this author and publisher! Thank you!
Happy Reading! ♥☻
April 27, 2026
let her catch a break
July 29, 2026
Wow! Thank you so much to the author and publisher for a copy of this ARC and ALC!
First of all, get the audio book! The actors do a fantastic job of projecting the feelings and environment of the story!
This is book 2 in a 4 book series, The Second Fate of Elodie Devine.
If you love why choose multiple mates, magical academies, mysteries, rivals to lovers, and alternate realities, then this one’s for you!
Key Tropes:
Why choose (MFMMM)
Fated Mates
Magical Academy
Hidden identity/heroine undercover
Murder mystery
Professor x student
Rivals to lovers
Morally grey
Touch her & die
Alternate realities
"You are fucking amazing, Elodie Devine, and I'm going to spend the rest of my life eviscerating anyone who tries to tell you different."
“She's precious. And for all her strength, she could still be broken by the threats gathering around us. I don't think there's any length I wouldn't go to if it'd see her through this storm, any number of people I wouldn't cut down to keep her with me.”
Elodie is now newly, well kinda, mated to her 4 mates in this new reality. She is constantly trying to wrap her head around who could possibly want her dead.
And now she has to explain some of her past to her matches, or she’ll have too at some point. Not wanting them to push her away, like in her previous reality, she gives them breadcrumbs.
They are trying to find and follow the trail to see why Kenneth tried to kill Elodie and who is behind it all. As they go on this adventure, Elodie slowly lets her matches in one at a time.
Eventually, she has no choice but to tell them the full truth about where she came from.
Will they accept her or confirm her worst nightmare and reject her? Will they be able to figure out why someone wants her dead? Does it have anything to do with the alternate Elodie or the current Elodie’s universe?
I was NOT expecting that ending and need book 3 now! I want to know who else was there, why, and what is their reasoning?? I absolutely adore this story. It is the right amount of cute, sexy, dangerous, thrilling, and mystery all wrapped into one!
First of all, get the audio book! The actors do a fantastic job of projecting the feelings and environment of the story!
This is book 2 in a 4 book series, The Second Fate of Elodie Devine.
If you love why choose multiple mates, magical academies, mysteries, rivals to lovers, and alternate realities, then this one’s for you!
Key Tropes:
Why choose (MFMMM)
Fated Mates
Magical Academy
Hidden identity/heroine undercover
Murder mystery
Professor x student
Rivals to lovers
Morally grey
Touch her & die
Alternate realities
"You are fucking amazing, Elodie Devine, and I'm going to spend the rest of my life eviscerating anyone who tries to tell you different."
“She's precious. And for all her strength, she could still be broken by the threats gathering around us. I don't think there's any length I wouldn't go to if it'd see her through this storm, any number of people I wouldn't cut down to keep her with me.”
Elodie is now newly, well kinda, mated to her 4 mates in this new reality. She is constantly trying to wrap her head around who could possibly want her dead.
And now she has to explain some of her past to her matches, or she’ll have too at some point. Not wanting them to push her away, like in her previous reality, she gives them breadcrumbs.
They are trying to find and follow the trail to see why Kenneth tried to kill Elodie and who is behind it all. As they go on this adventure, Elodie slowly lets her matches in one at a time.
Eventually, she has no choice but to tell them the full truth about where she came from.
Will they accept her or confirm her worst nightmare and reject her? Will they be able to figure out why someone wants her dead? Does it have anything to do with the alternate Elodie or the current Elodie’s universe?
I was NOT expecting that ending and need book 3 now! I want to know who else was there, why, and what is their reasoning?? I absolutely adore this story. It is the right amount of cute, sexy, dangerous, thrilling, and mystery all wrapped into one!
August 6, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
📖 Shine & Shadow
📚 Book 2 - The Second Fate of Elodie Devine
✍️ Eva Chase
🎙️ Rose Dioro & Stephen Dexter
🤓 I enjoyed via 🎧📖 📱
Eva, you really ramped up the heat and tension! My goodness… so good! My head is spinning!🔥
Rose, yet another incredible performance! Your beautiful voice perfectly complements Stephen’s, and you brought out Elodie’s sweet, vulnerable, and strong moments so effortlessly.
Stephen, you continue to amaze me with how seamlessly you jump between our four handsome matches, giving each of them their own distinct tone and personality. I was an absolute puddle over all the sweet nicknames! And don’t even get me started on Cole… 🫠
In this second book, you can expect more mystery, higher stakes, and secrets revealed that only lead to even more questions. And can we take a minute to talk about the spice? It was tender, sweet, and downright delicious.
Those twists had me absolutely reeling! Hold on to your seats, friends, because this series just keeps getting better.
Now excuse me while I impatiently wait for book three… I need it NOW!
Thank you Eva Chase for spoiling me with the opportunity to listen while reading!
💛 Why Choose
💙 Fated Mates
💛 Touch Her & Die
💙 Dark Academia
💛 Murder Mystery
💙 Betrayal
🌶️🌶️🌶️
📖 Shine & Shadow
📚 Book 2 - The Second Fate of Elodie Devine
✍️ Eva Chase
🎙️ Rose Dioro & Stephen Dexter
🤓 I enjoyed via 🎧📖 📱
Eva, you really ramped up the heat and tension! My goodness… so good! My head is spinning!🔥
Rose, yet another incredible performance! Your beautiful voice perfectly complements Stephen’s, and you brought out Elodie’s sweet, vulnerable, and strong moments so effortlessly.
Stephen, you continue to amaze me with how seamlessly you jump between our four handsome matches, giving each of them their own distinct tone and personality. I was an absolute puddle over all the sweet nicknames! And don’t even get me started on Cole… 🫠
In this second book, you can expect more mystery, higher stakes, and secrets revealed that only lead to even more questions. And can we take a minute to talk about the spice? It was tender, sweet, and downright delicious.
Those twists had me absolutely reeling! Hold on to your seats, friends, because this series just keeps getting better.
Now excuse me while I impatiently wait for book three… I need it NOW!
Thank you Eva Chase for spoiling me with the opportunity to listen while reading!
💛 Why Choose
💙 Fated Mates
💛 Touch Her & Die
💙 Dark Academia
💛 Murder Mystery
💙 Betrayal
August 1, 2026
The second book in The Second Fate Of Elodie Devine series has officially released this week, and I am so excited to confirm that enjoyed it just as much as book one, Bloom & Blood. Safe to say this is easily becoming one of my all-time favourite why choose romance series!!
We pick up right where book one left off, with secrets revealed, stakes are higher and the mystery continuing to unfold. I read this in just a couple of sittings as I found it near impossible to put down!
One of my favourite things in a why choose series is when the romance isn’t rushed. I love when some of the men resist the pull towards the FMC (especially when they are fated mates), and Chase does this so well! The tension, the suspense and the slow burn was perfection, and it’s nice to have things to look forward to in future installments! But don’t get me wrong, there are some MMC’s who worship the ground Elodie walks on, so you can expect plenty of hot and steamy scenes that will have you going down a shoe size as a result of you curling your toes!! 🥵
Perfect for those who are new or seasoned readers of the genre I highly recommend this series! I’ll leave you with a quote from Shine & Shadow to help convince you to add these books to your TBR…
Ok, ready?! 😏
“WHO DID THIS TO YOU?!”
(I knew you’d like that one!! 🙌)
Here are some more tropes and vibes:
✨ Why choose (MMFMM)
🦋 Urban fantasy romance
✨ Fated mates
🦋 Academic setting
✨ Possessive AF MMC’s
🦋 Mystery & suspense
✨ ProfessorXStudent
🦋 Magic
✨Spice rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
🦋 Available on KU
We pick up right where book one left off, with secrets revealed, stakes are higher and the mystery continuing to unfold. I read this in just a couple of sittings as I found it near impossible to put down!
One of my favourite things in a why choose series is when the romance isn’t rushed. I love when some of the men resist the pull towards the FMC (especially when they are fated mates), and Chase does this so well! The tension, the suspense and the slow burn was perfection, and it’s nice to have things to look forward to in future installments! But don’t get me wrong, there are some MMC’s who worship the ground Elodie walks on, so you can expect plenty of hot and steamy scenes that will have you going down a shoe size as a result of you curling your toes!! 🥵
Perfect for those who are new or seasoned readers of the genre I highly recommend this series! I’ll leave you with a quote from Shine & Shadow to help convince you to add these books to your TBR…
Ok, ready?! 😏
“WHO DID THIS TO YOU?!”
(I knew you’d like that one!! 🙌)
Here are some more tropes and vibes:
✨ Why choose (MMFMM)
🦋 Urban fantasy romance
✨ Fated mates
🦋 Academic setting
✨ Possessive AF MMC’s
🦋 Mystery & suspense
✨ ProfessorXStudent
🦋 Magic
✨Spice rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
🦋 Available on KU
July 29, 2026
Arc provided in exchange for an honest review.
Shine and Shadow is the second book in The Second Fate of Elodie Devine series by Eva Chase, and it picks up immediately where book one left off.
We're still no closer to discovering who wants Elodie dead, but the mystery only deepens. Suspicious schemes are unfolding everywhere, and it's becoming impossible to know who can truly be trusted. Elodie is forced to navigate a ruthless society where you have to keep your friends close and your enemies even closer.
One of my favourite aspects of this book was seeing the comparison between Elodie's original fated matches and the versions of them in this new universe. Her new matches are incredibly understanding, supportive, and genuinely willing to work together as a team. It really makes you think about the butterfly effect and how even the smallest changes can completely alter a person's future.
It also raises some interesting questions. Was it Fate's intention all along for Elodie to end up with her fated matches in this universe? Has Elodie learned from the mistakes she made in her previous life and become more willing to trust them? Or have the three years that passed simply allowed her matches to mature into the supportive partners she always needed?
One thing is certain. Elodie's journey to her happily ever after is far from over. I have no doubt there will be more twists and betrayals to be anticipated in to book three being released 2nd December 2026. I cannot wait to see what happens in next.
Shine and Shadow is the second book in The Second Fate of Elodie Devine series by Eva Chase, and it picks up immediately where book one left off.
We're still no closer to discovering who wants Elodie dead, but the mystery only deepens. Suspicious schemes are unfolding everywhere, and it's becoming impossible to know who can truly be trusted. Elodie is forced to navigate a ruthless society where you have to keep your friends close and your enemies even closer.
One of my favourite aspects of this book was seeing the comparison between Elodie's original fated matches and the versions of them in this new universe. Her new matches are incredibly understanding, supportive, and genuinely willing to work together as a team. It really makes you think about the butterfly effect and how even the smallest changes can completely alter a person's future.
It also raises some interesting questions. Was it Fate's intention all along for Elodie to end up with her fated matches in this universe? Has Elodie learned from the mistakes she made in her previous life and become more willing to trust them? Or have the three years that passed simply allowed her matches to mature into the supportive partners she always needed?
One thing is certain. Elodie's journey to her happily ever after is far from over. I have no doubt there will be more twists and betrayals to be anticipated in to book three being released 2nd December 2026. I cannot wait to see what happens in next.
August 2, 2026
Ah what a cliffhanger! I didn’t notice I was on the last page until I was there and reeling at the new revelations! I can’t wait for the next book!
Salvatore was may favorite in book 1 but FOR SOME REASON I CANNOT EXPLAIN that scene with Asher (even if the others were there and he had to leave afterwards), wheww sooo hotttt I think he’s my new favorite now 🥵 I am so excited for when they finally reveal his glim and what comes after 😏
I am not too thrilled about Cole I was so annoyed at him in the first few chapters tho he is making up for it. And Byron needs more character I think apart from his name and upbringing. I also think there should be more higher authority/organization involvement other than just them fighting off criminals and mythical beings.
Still! Very interesting world building. The whole setup and powers are so unique and new to me. I like that Elodie’s new mates are treating her better than the first ones and I still think she’s such a badass even when surrounded by powerful males.
Salvatore was may favorite in book 1 but FOR SOME REASON I CANNOT EXPLAIN that scene with Asher (even if the others were there and he had to leave afterwards), wheww sooo hotttt I think he’s my new favorite now 🥵 I am so excited for when they finally reveal his glim and what comes after 😏
I am not too thrilled about Cole I was so annoyed at him in the first few chapters tho he is making up for it. And Byron needs more character I think apart from his name and upbringing. I also think there should be more higher authority/organization involvement other than just them fighting off criminals and mythical beings.
Still! Very interesting world building. The whole setup and powers are so unique and new to me. I like that Elodie’s new mates are treating her better than the first ones and I still think she’s such a badass even when surrounded by powerful males.
July 29, 2026
ARC review - thank you so much Eva Chase for this privilege, I absolutely love the series so far!
4.5 ⭐ 2.75 🌶️
What a great second book! Shine & Shadow picks up exactly where Bloom & Blood left off. Eva Chase managed to draw us even deeper into the plot, giving us a few answers but, above all, even more questions. And let's talk about that ending! WDYM, Eva?! I have no idea where she's taking us for book 3, but I’m already sat!
What I liked most about the book was the development of the relationships, how Elodie and her matches navigate the union after the bond has sparked. Every match is unique, and I enjoyed discovering all those differences. Salvatore was GOAT in this book. Byron, solid as ever, impressed me. Cole really makes us work, but after book 1, I know it’s going to be worth it. Asher, my sweet boy. I loved getting to know him better, and I can't wait to see him shine even more. And I cannot overlook the strength Elodie continues to show. However, she managed to reveal a more vulnerable side in this book, and I can only hope to see her fully spread her wings in the rest of the series.
4.5 ⭐ 2.75 🌶️
What a great second book! Shine & Shadow picks up exactly where Bloom & Blood left off. Eva Chase managed to draw us even deeper into the plot, giving us a few answers but, above all, even more questions. And let's talk about that ending! WDYM, Eva?! I have no idea where she's taking us for book 3, but I’m already sat!
What I liked most about the book was the development of the relationships, how Elodie and her matches navigate the union after the bond has sparked. Every match is unique, and I enjoyed discovering all those differences. Salvatore was GOAT in this book. Byron, solid as ever, impressed me. Cole really makes us work, but after book 1, I know it’s going to be worth it. Asher, my sweet boy. I loved getting to know him better, and I can't wait to see him shine even more. And I cannot overlook the strength Elodie continues to show. However, she managed to reveal a more vulnerable side in this book, and I can only hope to see her fully spread her wings in the rest of the series.
August 3, 2026
Magic, voids, and mystery
This series just gets better and better. I love a book that has a totally unusual storyline and makes you think. Shine & Shadow brings that and so much more.
This second book pulls readers right back into Elodie's world...and to the mystery of who wants to hurt her and why. And even though a few things become clearer, Elodie and her four matches are faced with the fact that things might've just gotten way more complicated. Are the radiants involved? Who are friends and who are foes?
Alter-reality Elodie is learning from her mistakes and I love that she is choosing to let her guys in. I also love that they are so supportive. And as the danger increases, I love how they stand together.
I'm so excited for the next book!
This series just gets better and better. I love a book that has a totally unusual storyline and makes you think. Shine & Shadow brings that and so much more.
This second book pulls readers right back into Elodie's world...and to the mystery of who wants to hurt her and why. And even though a few things become clearer, Elodie and her four matches are faced with the fact that things might've just gotten way more complicated. Are the radiants involved? Who are friends and who are foes?
Alter-reality Elodie is learning from her mistakes and I love that she is choosing to let her guys in. I also love that they are so supportive. And as the danger increases, I love how they stand together.
I'm so excited for the next book!
July 26, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐✨ (4.5 stars)
Eva Chase has officially cemented me in my why choose era. 😮💨
I did an immersive read with the audiobook and paperback, and I genuinely couldn’t put this down. Shine & Shadow takes everything I loved about Bloom & Blood and dials it up—more tension, more secrets, more relationship development, and a mystery that had me side-eyeing absolutely everyone.
What I loved most was watching Elodie finally begin to let these versions of her matches in. She’s carrying so much guilt and trauma, yet never loses her compassion or strength. Seeing each relationship grow individually while the group dynamic slowly found its feet was so satisfying. Salvatore continues to own my heart (and honestly every line out of his mouth deserves framing), but that Cole & Elodie scene… iykyk 🫦 with my obsession with professors I need MORE scenes like that injected directly into my veins 👁️ 👄 👁️
The found family vibes, parallel universe twists, magical academy setting, and unique glim magic system kept me completely hooked. Every answer uncovered seemed to create three new questions, and that ending has me desperate for book three.
And yes… the spice definitely levelled up. 🔥
Favourite tropes:
✨ Why Choose
✨ Fated Mates
✨ Magical Academy
✨ Parallel Universes
✨ Touch Her & Die
✨ Found Family
✨ Mystery & Hidden Identities
🦋 “You are fucking amazing, Elodie Devine, and I’m going to spend the rest of my life eviscerating anyone who tries to tell you different.” 🦋
Eva Chase has officially cemented me in my why choose era. 😮💨
I did an immersive read with the audiobook and paperback, and I genuinely couldn’t put this down. Shine & Shadow takes everything I loved about Bloom & Blood and dials it up—more tension, more secrets, more relationship development, and a mystery that had me side-eyeing absolutely everyone.
What I loved most was watching Elodie finally begin to let these versions of her matches in. She’s carrying so much guilt and trauma, yet never loses her compassion or strength. Seeing each relationship grow individually while the group dynamic slowly found its feet was so satisfying. Salvatore continues to own my heart (and honestly every line out of his mouth deserves framing), but that Cole & Elodie scene… iykyk 🫦 with my obsession with professors I need MORE scenes like that injected directly into my veins 👁️ 👄 👁️
The found family vibes, parallel universe twists, magical academy setting, and unique glim magic system kept me completely hooked. Every answer uncovered seemed to create three new questions, and that ending has me desperate for book three.
And yes… the spice definitely levelled up. 🔥
Favourite tropes:
✨ Why Choose
✨ Fated Mates
✨ Magical Academy
✨ Parallel Universes
✨ Touch Her & Die
✨ Found Family
✨ Mystery & Hidden Identities
🦋 “You are fucking amazing, Elodie Devine, and I’m going to spend the rest of my life eviscerating anyone who tries to tell you different.” 🦋
August 5, 2026
Shine & Shadow picked right up where book 1 left us hanging. Elodie has sparked with her matches (in this new reality)... but it's gone a bit better than the 1st time. Her 4 matches have to learn to get along, learn what it is to be matched to Elodie, and eventually learn more than their original counterparts ever did. But the story isn't over and once again ends on a nail-biting cliffhanger... I can't wait for the next book!!!
July 29, 2026
arc review
I was so happy that I got an arc for the second book in this series! Book 1 ended on a huge cliffhanger and book 2 started right where we left off with Elodie bonded to her mates again. This book focused a lot more on the mystery aspects than I expected which was amazing because some secrets were finally resolved. I can't wait to find out more about the secret society and how the other Elodie died. I'm obsessed with Elodie and her mates, especially the relationship development and tension between them. I think Salvatore is definitely my favourite of her mates since he has her back all the way (without hesitation!!🔥). I also really enjoyed that each individual romantic pair had a different dynamic and got enough time in the book. Tropes to look forward to in this book:
- why choose (MFMMM)
- fated mates
- magical academy
- hidden identity
- murder mystery
- professor x student
- rivals to lovers
- morally grey characters
- touch her & die
- alternate realities
I'm excited to read book 3!
I was so happy that I got an arc for the second book in this series! Book 1 ended on a huge cliffhanger and book 2 started right where we left off with Elodie bonded to her mates again. This book focused a lot more on the mystery aspects than I expected which was amazing because some secrets were finally resolved. I can't wait to find out more about the secret society and how the other Elodie died. I'm obsessed with Elodie and her mates, especially the relationship development and tension between them. I think Salvatore is definitely my favourite of her mates since he has her back all the way (without hesitation!!🔥). I also really enjoyed that each individual romantic pair had a different dynamic and got enough time in the book. Tropes to look forward to in this book:
- why choose (MFMMM)
- fated mates
- magical academy
- hidden identity
- murder mystery
- professor x student
- rivals to lovers
- morally grey characters
- touch her & die
- alternate realities
I'm excited to read book 3!
July 30, 2026
REVIEW OF ADVANCED COPY, RECEIVED FROM AUTHOR
First thing out of my mouth was that I need book 3. Eva Chase has done it again, she delivered another amazing book. Not to mention the audio version as well. I was luckily enough to have both an advanced copy of the audio and the book. I ended up listening to the audio while having the copy out and fell in love. The audio was on point and the actors played the character so well. I think she chose excellent when it came to the actors. They both were able to give life to all the characters. I was afraid that the voices I associated from book 1 would not be what I expected from the audio but it was better than I imagined. We do start from exactly where book 1 ended so we don’t have to wait to see what happened, so that cliffhanger has been answered. This time around we get to see the characters learn from their mistakes and learn how to grow with each other. Book 2 is a bit of a slow burn, but I love it still, leaves me wanting more in book 3.
First thing out of my mouth was that I need book 3. Eva Chase has done it again, she delivered another amazing book. Not to mention the audio version as well. I was luckily enough to have both an advanced copy of the audio and the book. I ended up listening to the audio while having the copy out and fell in love. The audio was on point and the actors played the character so well. I think she chose excellent when it came to the actors. They both were able to give life to all the characters. I was afraid that the voices I associated from book 1 would not be what I expected from the audio but it was better than I imagined. We do start from exactly where book 1 ended so we don’t have to wait to see what happened, so that cliffhanger has been answered. This time around we get to see the characters learn from their mistakes and learn how to grow with each other. Book 2 is a bit of a slow burn, but I love it still, leaves me wanting more in book 3.
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