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Copper Falls #2
Shadow Sworn
A centuries-old curse. A conniving, obsessed warlock. A darkness that grows with each passing day.
Having succumbed completely to Shadow, Sophie now struggles with both the vile, strange magic flowing through her, as well as the curse her ancestor put on the Turcotte family. In taking the curse, she saved the life of the man she’s loved for her entire life.
All she needed was to buy some time.
But the curse is beginning to eat away at Sophie’s sanity, and learning to wield Shadow magic in a way that might save both herself and Calder’s line from its malevolence is proving nearly impossible. Sophie is in a race against time as well as her own increasing madness to end the curse before it infects Calder’s family again.
An old foe awaits his opportunity.
Marshall, the warlock who now owns Sophie’s soul, haunts the shadows, frustrated by both his own inability to force Sophie completely to his will and the forces that seem to thwart his every attempt to make her do his bidding. His desperation turns to rage, and an entire town will be forced to pay.
Despite her madness, Sophie must learn to wield the magic she never even wanted, or everything and everyone she ever loved will suffer. And the ultimate price she’ll pay to save them will be more than she ever could have imagined.
Having succumbed completely to Shadow, Sophie now struggles with both the vile, strange magic flowing through her, as well as the curse her ancestor put on the Turcotte family. In taking the curse, she saved the life of the man she’s loved for her entire life.
All she needed was to buy some time.
But the curse is beginning to eat away at Sophie’s sanity, and learning to wield Shadow magic in a way that might save both herself and Calder’s line from its malevolence is proving nearly impossible. Sophie is in a race against time as well as her own increasing madness to end the curse before it infects Calder’s family again.
An old foe awaits his opportunity.
Marshall, the warlock who now owns Sophie’s soul, haunts the shadows, frustrated by both his own inability to force Sophie completely to his will and the forces that seem to thwart his every attempt to make her do his bidding. His desperation turns to rage, and an entire town will be forced to pay.
Despite her madness, Sophie must learn to wield the magic she never even wanted, or everything and everyone she ever loved will suffer. And the ultimate price she’ll pay to save them will be more than she ever could have imagined.
- GenresUrban FantasyParanormal
251 pages, ebook
First published September 7, 2015
31 people are currently reading
79 people want to read
About the author
Colleen Vanderlinden
37 books240 followersColleen Vanderlinden is the author of the Hidden and Hidden: Soulhunter urban fantasy series, as well as the Copper Falls paranormal romance series.
The her novels Home, Nether, and Godkiller have all been finalists for RT Book Reviews’ Reviewers Choice Awards for best self-published urban fantasy novel. Her books have consistently received positive reviews, and RT Book Reviews has called her storytelling “electrifying.”
She also writes small-town contemporary romance as Ella Linden. Her book, Lost with You, won the RT Book Review Reviewers' Choice Award for best Indie or Small Press Romance in 2017.
She lives in northern Michigan with her husband, kids, demonic Basset hound, and four lazy cats. You can find out more about Colleen’s books at colleenvanderlinden.com, or follow her on Twitter.
The her novels Home, Nether, and Godkiller have all been finalists for RT Book Reviews’ Reviewers Choice Awards for best self-published urban fantasy novel. Her books have consistently received positive reviews, and RT Book Reviews has called her storytelling “electrifying.”
She also writes small-town contemporary romance as Ella Linden. Her book, Lost with You, won the RT Book Review Reviewers' Choice Award for best Indie or Small Press Romance in 2017.
She lives in northern Michigan with her husband, kids, demonic Basset hound, and four lazy cats. You can find out more about Colleen’s books at colleenvanderlinden.com, or follow her on Twitter.
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August 14, 2015The next book in my Copper Falls series is almost here! We get to see how Sophie deals with the things she took upon herself in Shadow Witch Rising, as well as how it all affects her relationship with Calder and the rest of the close-knit community of Copper Falls. This book is a little darker, I think, than the first book, but I think that can be expected, because, Shadow.
I loved writing this book. Sophie is a different type of heroine for me: quiet, calm, introspective. She's not brash like Molly, or commanding and confident like Eunomia. It made it both a lot of fun and a bit of a challenge to write her. It makes her badass moments (and she has them, yes she does :) ) all the sweeter.
I hope you enjoy it!
I loved writing this book. Sophie is a different type of heroine for me: quiet, calm, introspective. She's not brash like Molly, or commanding and confident like Eunomia. It made it both a lot of fun and a bit of a challenge to write her. It makes her badass moments (and she has them, yes she does :) ) all the sweeter.
I hope you enjoy it!
August 23, 2015
*shh...i get to beta read*
Full review to come. Shadow Sworn is so, so good.
Full review to come. Shadow Sworn is so, so good.
April 26, 2017
I enjoyed Shadow Sworn just as much as I did Shadow Witch Rising! There was a lot of tension between Sophie and Calder, and the curse is becoming more and more unbearable as the book progresses. There are sacrifices that need to be made, and more secrets are being revealed. Again, I loved the flashbacks to Luc and Migisi. I had my suspicions but really excited to discover more in Light’s Shadow. I highly recommend this series by Colleen Vanderlinden!
September 7, 2015
So, the powerhouse of emotional writing that is Colleen Vanderlinden has done it yet again, blown me away and left me reeling! Character driven doesn't even begin to describe the way these books are written. Sophie has one hell of a lot to deal with now that she has taken on Calder's curse, along with the shadow inside of her. This is a story of Sophie as much as it is about any of the events in this book.
Sophie's journey is now fraught with difficulties, but through all of that we get to see the rather amazing Calder who does everything to redeem himself in my eyes for the mistakes he made in Shadow Witch Rising. Her friends are also much in evidence and provide a bit of light relief in some part. On Sophie's quest to find out more about Shadow we learn more about Luc and Migisi, and get to meet a new character Esme. Even now at the end of the book I still have no idea what to think of her - go read it, I'd love to know what everyone thinks!
Marshall is the ever present evil that he was in the previous book and he is a character that I have come to truly hate, awful in every sense of the word, but Sophie is learning all the time and their interactions become more interesting.
However one of the most powerful points of this book is that it truly makes you think. What is good, what is evil? What is light and dark, do the two have to be mutually exclusive or do they coexist, and what is the impact of free will and our actions? I was thinking on this for a long time and anyone who likes to work their brain a little will love this.
All in all yet another hit from the wonderful Colleen Vanderlinden, she is still one of my favourite authors. I inhale everything she writes.
Sophie's journey is now fraught with difficulties, but through all of that we get to see the rather amazing Calder who does everything to redeem himself in my eyes for the mistakes he made in Shadow Witch Rising. Her friends are also much in evidence and provide a bit of light relief in some part. On Sophie's quest to find out more about Shadow we learn more about Luc and Migisi, and get to meet a new character Esme. Even now at the end of the book I still have no idea what to think of her - go read it, I'd love to know what everyone thinks!
Marshall is the ever present evil that he was in the previous book and he is a character that I have come to truly hate, awful in every sense of the word, but Sophie is learning all the time and their interactions become more interesting.
However one of the most powerful points of this book is that it truly makes you think. What is good, what is evil? What is light and dark, do the two have to be mutually exclusive or do they coexist, and what is the impact of free will and our actions? I was thinking on this for a long time and anyone who likes to work their brain a little will love this.
All in all yet another hit from the wonderful Colleen Vanderlinden, she is still one of my favourite authors. I inhale everything she writes.
September 8, 2015
No other author can bring me to tears like Colleen Vanderlinden. And of course, she did it again! Sophie & Calder are back again dealing with the curse. Marshall's obsession with Sophie is coming more to the forefront. And we get more background on Migisi and Luc. This book has me wanting more and more!
August 23, 2017
I loved the development of Sophie in this story, i just found that the development went a little bit slowly. There was a lot of story where not a lot happened. The continuation of Sophie's story was however well written, with a lot of care and the story didn't quite go where I expected (I thought I had the plot guessed - I didn't) and i am looking forward to where the story goes next.
June 6, 2017
To be totally honest I'm only 31% through the book but it's been left on the shelf because I was bored with the lack of anything actually happening. I really loved Shadow Witch Rising but this has been a let down so far. I'll let you know if I ever get to finish it.
January 13, 2017
Shadow Sworn
Love this series! Characters very engaging and loveable! Colleen Vanderlinden's writing grabs you and keeps you on the edge of your seat. Come on next book lol
Love this series! Characters very engaging and loveable! Colleen Vanderlinden's writing grabs you and keeps you on the edge of your seat. Come on next book lol
March 2, 2017
The second in the series Shadow Sworn is pretty good.Sophie has taken the curse of 'Shadow' upon herself to save Calder.She has ancient magic in her also.So many trials for one girl.Julie Knippen is the perfect narrator.“I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.”
September 12, 2015
Love and hate, dark and light, what a read! I just loved Shadow Sworn, it begins with everything that was great about Shadow Witch Rising and launches into a well-written, tangled mess where you cheer for the heros and sigh big sighs when they don’t always come out on top. The ancestral backflashes are woven seamlessly into the fabric of the story and provide wonderful enhancements. Shadow Sworn introduces new characters - some good, some bad, some you're just not quite sure of yet, and some goats. The apotheosis of the story had me holding my breath, reading in a blur and the love scenes made me swoon. I enjoy Colleen Vanderlinden's storytelling; there is no formula, just stories told from the heart. This was a great second installation to the series, I cannot wait for the next book.
September 12, 2015
A fantastic rollercoaster
I loved this story. The characters are so well written that I feel I know them personally. I'm so very upset that I have to wait until 2016 for the next installment!!!!
I loved this story. The characters are so well written that I feel I know them personally. I'm so very upset that I have to wait until 2016 for the next installment!!!!
February 4, 2016
Magic. Curses. Evil.
I love her writing style and this story is a really good one. The characters and their back stories are well written and interesting. I look coward to the next book!
I love her writing style and this story is a really good one. The characters and their back stories are well written and interesting. I look coward to the next book!
September 13, 2015
Can't wait for the third!
Second in the series. Admittedly a little long through the middle and I was anxious for how she would wrap this one up. but still a great read.
Second in the series. Admittedly a little long through the middle and I was anxious for how she would wrap this one up. but still a great read.
October 24, 2015
Ehhhh
Pretty good plot but the typos are an annoying distraction. Good brain candy quick read though. I would say more like a 3 1/2.
Pretty good plot but the typos are an annoying distraction. Good brain candy quick read though. I would say more like a 3 1/2.
November 21, 2015
Mysterious
Lot of unanswered questions about what happened. Is Marshall gone ? Is there a happily ever after for all? Who is esme?
Lot of unanswered questions about what happened. Is Marshall gone ? Is there a happily ever after for all? Who is esme?
January 4, 2017
3.5 stars.
These books are just kind of meh but I'll still want to see what actually happens in the next book.
These books are just kind of meh but I'll still want to see what actually happens in the next book.
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