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Demon-Born Trilogy #2
The Shadow City
The dark is closing in…
It’s been a year since Grace’s world was ripped asunder. The Shadow Children are fighting a losing battle to rescue the halfborn from the Silent Homes. When the Spirit Demons begin to attack the Angel communities, Grace and her friends are faced with an impossible decision- battle on alone and risk losing everything or place their trust in the people who have hunted them for centuries.
With Sam by her side, Grace must negotiate her way through the secrets and lies that pave the roads of the Shadow City.
When it feels like she has everything to lose, what is there for her to gain?
The Shadow City is the second book in L.C. Hibbett’s captivating Urban Fantasy series.
It’s been a year since Grace’s world was ripped asunder. The Shadow Children are fighting a losing battle to rescue the halfborn from the Silent Homes. When the Spirit Demons begin to attack the Angel communities, Grace and her friends are faced with an impossible decision- battle on alone and risk losing everything or place their trust in the people who have hunted them for centuries.
With Sam by her side, Grace must negotiate her way through the secrets and lies that pave the roads of the Shadow City.
When it feels like she has everything to lose, what is there for her to gain?
The Shadow City is the second book in L.C. Hibbett’s captivating Urban Fantasy series.
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First published February 28, 2017
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March 28, 2017
In the aftermath the Shadow Children are lacking in field operatives who aren't too injured to be sent on active duty. This is why the vehicle Grace presently sits in has a green around the gills fifteen year old boy, looking like he wants to do nothing more than empty the contents of his stomach on the ground outside his back seat door. Mark is six years too young for active duty, which hints considerably at the state of Emmanuel's affairs. Her, Lucas, Megan and her aforementioned young brother, Mark, were at the location that had resonated with the power her Seeker sensitivities had detected as the place they needed to be.
As it stands, though, whatever had it showing up on her radar is shrouded by a ward, and it lacks even the smallest of signatures she'd be able to remotely pick up on. Her own confusion interferes with her ability to explain to the others why it no longer seems to contain what they seek. Grace could sense the location of the Silent Houses and those within that are in dire need of a sanctuary. For every one they locate the Guardians have abandoned their duty and/or the Spirit Eaters have reached it first. The places were abandoned or the worst had happened; such as the ghastly mass grave they'd find within the grounds of this latest stop.
Having at first been unable to detect any weakness in the barrier that would permit entry, Grace now wishes she'd not found a crevice to exploit. Grace only needed to look upon the scores of bodies in back garden, barely covered with enough dirt for it to be considered a burial. Bodies riddled the ground and the walls showed the miniature bloody handprints telling them that somewhere in the pit children were among the slaughtered. Herded like cattle they'd been left with nowhere else to go, and as they each retreated to the patch in the backyard death had met them there. The positioning in rows upon rows suggesting this had been orchestrated to be found in such ways. In a vain attempt to shield Mark from the images that would appear in all their nightmares, she and Megan too late. One look at Mark's face spoke volumes in a sickening macabre of a picture saying a thousand words.
With the betrayals and the internal dynamics and systems coming into question after the extent of infiltration ripples through any and every aspect of the networks, politics has become the struggle consuming management. Blame seeks to be placed whether its in the correct laps or not. Questions are being asked where no answers are available. The actions instigated and partially completed by Peter, thwarted barely and with great cost, has brought down attention from places that have not been overtly involved in generations. When the order that created the rules for officiating the system starts to break their own rules, it brings an intensity hitherto unseen. But it also calls into question the significance and applications of the rules they're breaking. If some of their rules are malleable when the Masters decide so, the system is called into question.
Receiving a notice of the ends that are coming on the back of the tragedies inflicted, a prophecy of sorts that states what once was will be forever gone, is a message sufficient to precipitate rule breaking. It comes from a group suspected of possible involvement. It goes onto offer sanctuary or assistance if the heads of the order can place safety above their pride. It won't only be the heads who'll need to consider their attitudes if the Shadow Children plan to take the hand offered in assistance, Grace knows operatives who'll be in a similar position of having to reevaluate their beliefs. The revealing of the precious Seeker, the Reaper, and the Seer causes a medley of events both desired and undesired; and ridicule is aimed at those already emancipated from their bondage. The discovery of Lost powers and the truth behind the significance of them, how they can be used to bring the whole system crashing down makes certain Demon-Born children hot property. In friends there'll be enemies and where enemies exist there'll be friends. We know how they were created, but in learning why they created the genecide planned is beyond belief.
Emancipation from her life on the run and the containment of her magic has only created a greater number of dangers for Grace. She still has her neice and sister, but she's been bereft of her guiding foster mother. When losses and failures of great enough significance occur, management is forever quick to point the finger. Lines are being drawn in the sand and components of the system will undoubtedly be put in the position of picking which sides they'll stand on. For some it will be a choice to stand on the line instead. To Grace doing nothing is as bad as doing what they're seeking to fight against. Further divisions into parts instead of the cohesive whole necessary to face demands is shaping up to be a weakness that's being exploited by those passionate enough to fight for what they want.
Angel born, demon born, halflings, halfbreeds, shadow children, spirit demon offspring, the coalitions that once supported children kept under guard in the Silent Homes is being withdrawn. The degree of lies is startlingly revealed and the vipers in the nests are proving their worth. Mass genecide was once used to sacrifice thousands to cast a shield meant to protect the ones left behind. Only now are they beginning to learn what the zealots were truly looking to fight off. A darkness that permeates dimensions and worlds, a force not unique to their own but instead a destroyer of worlds is the monster that created enough fear for a whole race to be sacrificed.
Those killed because of no more than their birth, deemed tainted and unlawful, are once again being looked to. The so called powerful won't give their own lives to do what they created their own system to do, instead they're again looking to repeat history that has since been revealed as the folly it was. Hypocrisies ooze from the mouths calling for death. They seek to combat a darkness that feeds on the darkness those looking to protect themselves have caused. You can't help wondering that if their darkness wasn't perpetrated, then would the other exist of have sustenance upon which to feed. The darkness is again being detected and whose lives will be called on this time. This alone has given rise to considerable carnage at the acts and judgements of those self-portrayed as the guardians of humankind.
The revealing pace established in the first book continues from the first pages of book two. The mystery and foreboding ratchet up accompanying intrigue and anxiety respectively. Solving the mystery precipitates the intrigue and drive to keep reading. The anxiety coming from foreboding causes a building tightness in your chest as you continue to read, releasing the breaths you didn't know you were holding. If the precipitation of empathy and emotion are a driving force of storytelling, then the combined books are a definite homerun. Emotions are well encountered in Lucy's second novel of The Demon-Born Trilogy. Lucy's unique twist and reinterpretation of the demon concept gives rise to altered definitions of the sorts that fill the pages of kids storybooks, to become the boogie-man are present. The other types are not all that different the celestial visitors come to be known as angels.
The second novel continues this interesting reconstruction and flips the notions of which are dangerous to humans, and themselves. Humans play a rather token position so far in the storyline although there's many arguments of their entitled positions in the hierarchy of who the earthly realm is supposed to have been created for. The narrative of Grace as the central point of view is a powerful character to drive readers into seeing worlds that have been constructed in the ways intended. From the hopelessness to the righteousness and every other sympathetic emotion is able to be felt from her standpoint. The overall arc of the story has been climbing to the frenzy where the current novel signs off. The momentum hints at a major climax coming in book three. The emotive components feel like they've been building to an intended crescendo yet to be reached, leaving a great deal of anticipation about how the trilogy will finish. Lucy's natural style keeps you reading without those times when you have to stop and go back to read what has just passed, knowing you have missed some meaning. The content ticks all the boxes as does the style, even from a constructive criticism endpoint there's nothing I can find that warrants any mention. Obviously then I've arrived at five star conclusion.
As it stands, though, whatever had it showing up on her radar is shrouded by a ward, and it lacks even the smallest of signatures she'd be able to remotely pick up on. Her own confusion interferes with her ability to explain to the others why it no longer seems to contain what they seek. Grace could sense the location of the Silent Houses and those within that are in dire need of a sanctuary. For every one they locate the Guardians have abandoned their duty and/or the Spirit Eaters have reached it first. The places were abandoned or the worst had happened; such as the ghastly mass grave they'd find within the grounds of this latest stop.
Having at first been unable to detect any weakness in the barrier that would permit entry, Grace now wishes she'd not found a crevice to exploit. Grace only needed to look upon the scores of bodies in back garden, barely covered with enough dirt for it to be considered a burial. Bodies riddled the ground and the walls showed the miniature bloody handprints telling them that somewhere in the pit children were among the slaughtered. Herded like cattle they'd been left with nowhere else to go, and as they each retreated to the patch in the backyard death had met them there. The positioning in rows upon rows suggesting this had been orchestrated to be found in such ways. In a vain attempt to shield Mark from the images that would appear in all their nightmares, she and Megan too late. One look at Mark's face spoke volumes in a sickening macabre of a picture saying a thousand words.
With the betrayals and the internal dynamics and systems coming into question after the extent of infiltration ripples through any and every aspect of the networks, politics has become the struggle consuming management. Blame seeks to be placed whether its in the correct laps or not. Questions are being asked where no answers are available. The actions instigated and partially completed by Peter, thwarted barely and with great cost, has brought down attention from places that have not been overtly involved in generations. When the order that created the rules for officiating the system starts to break their own rules, it brings an intensity hitherto unseen. But it also calls into question the significance and applications of the rules they're breaking. If some of their rules are malleable when the Masters decide so, the system is called into question.
Receiving a notice of the ends that are coming on the back of the tragedies inflicted, a prophecy of sorts that states what once was will be forever gone, is a message sufficient to precipitate rule breaking. It comes from a group suspected of possible involvement. It goes onto offer sanctuary or assistance if the heads of the order can place safety above their pride. It won't only be the heads who'll need to consider their attitudes if the Shadow Children plan to take the hand offered in assistance, Grace knows operatives who'll be in a similar position of having to reevaluate their beliefs. The revealing of the precious Seeker, the Reaper, and the Seer causes a medley of events both desired and undesired; and ridicule is aimed at those already emancipated from their bondage. The discovery of Lost powers and the truth behind the significance of them, how they can be used to bring the whole system crashing down makes certain Demon-Born children hot property. In friends there'll be enemies and where enemies exist there'll be friends. We know how they were created, but in learning why they created the genecide planned is beyond belief.
Emancipation from her life on the run and the containment of her magic has only created a greater number of dangers for Grace. She still has her neice and sister, but she's been bereft of her guiding foster mother. When losses and failures of great enough significance occur, management is forever quick to point the finger. Lines are being drawn in the sand and components of the system will undoubtedly be put in the position of picking which sides they'll stand on. For some it will be a choice to stand on the line instead. To Grace doing nothing is as bad as doing what they're seeking to fight against. Further divisions into parts instead of the cohesive whole necessary to face demands is shaping up to be a weakness that's being exploited by those passionate enough to fight for what they want.
Angel born, demon born, halflings, halfbreeds, shadow children, spirit demon offspring, the coalitions that once supported children kept under guard in the Silent Homes is being withdrawn. The degree of lies is startlingly revealed and the vipers in the nests are proving their worth. Mass genecide was once used to sacrifice thousands to cast a shield meant to protect the ones left behind. Only now are they beginning to learn what the zealots were truly looking to fight off. A darkness that permeates dimensions and worlds, a force not unique to their own but instead a destroyer of worlds is the monster that created enough fear for a whole race to be sacrificed.
Those killed because of no more than their birth, deemed tainted and unlawful, are once again being looked to. The so called powerful won't give their own lives to do what they created their own system to do, instead they're again looking to repeat history that has since been revealed as the folly it was. Hypocrisies ooze from the mouths calling for death. They seek to combat a darkness that feeds on the darkness those looking to protect themselves have caused. You can't help wondering that if their darkness wasn't perpetrated, then would the other exist of have sustenance upon which to feed. The darkness is again being detected and whose lives will be called on this time. This alone has given rise to considerable carnage at the acts and judgements of those self-portrayed as the guardians of humankind.
The revealing pace established in the first book continues from the first pages of book two. The mystery and foreboding ratchet up accompanying intrigue and anxiety respectively. Solving the mystery precipitates the intrigue and drive to keep reading. The anxiety coming from foreboding causes a building tightness in your chest as you continue to read, releasing the breaths you didn't know you were holding. If the precipitation of empathy and emotion are a driving force of storytelling, then the combined books are a definite homerun. Emotions are well encountered in Lucy's second novel of The Demon-Born Trilogy. Lucy's unique twist and reinterpretation of the demon concept gives rise to altered definitions of the sorts that fill the pages of kids storybooks, to become the boogie-man are present. The other types are not all that different the celestial visitors come to be known as angels.
The second novel continues this interesting reconstruction and flips the notions of which are dangerous to humans, and themselves. Humans play a rather token position so far in the storyline although there's many arguments of their entitled positions in the hierarchy of who the earthly realm is supposed to have been created for. The narrative of Grace as the central point of view is a powerful character to drive readers into seeing worlds that have been constructed in the ways intended. From the hopelessness to the righteousness and every other sympathetic emotion is able to be felt from her standpoint. The overall arc of the story has been climbing to the frenzy where the current novel signs off. The momentum hints at a major climax coming in book three. The emotive components feel like they've been building to an intended crescendo yet to be reached, leaving a great deal of anticipation about how the trilogy will finish. Lucy's natural style keeps you reading without those times when you have to stop and go back to read what has just passed, knowing you have missed some meaning. The content ticks all the boxes as does the style, even from a constructive criticism endpoint there's nothing I can find that warrants any mention. Obviously then I've arrived at five star conclusion.
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March 29, 2017
Ok the wonderful thing about continuing a series is that you do not have to worry about the introductory stuff that makes the first chapter or so slow. No this was fast paced. It did manage to remind you of anything you might have forgotten during the first couple of chapters without sounding boring and slow. I love the characters even more than during the first book. I know it sounds silly but I kind of love Megan's little brother. He has so much heart. Grace grows more interesting with every book. Her powers intrigue me. The continuing plot grows more and more captivating. Cannot wait for the next book!
March 28, 2017
Had to finish this book same day once I started it. I couldn't put it down. Not sure how I can wait for the next one. The plot twists were great and the interplay between the characters was well done and emotional. Love this author.
March 28, 2017
I voluntarily reviewed this book and I have not been compensated in any way.
The Shadow Children are trying to rescue the halfborn from the Silent Homes but it feels like a losing battle to Grace - now they are having to choose whether to trust the Angels or fight on alone. She has Sam by her side, but they still have to find their way through secrets and lies in the Shadow City.
Wow - lots going on in this book with plenty of twists and turns in the plot - how on earth do they work out who to trust as it seems to be near impossible. I loved the complexity of the story and the way you could not predict the way the story was going to go. It was well written and everything was very clear. I could definitely feel the emotions and thoughts that the characters were going through. I can't wait for the final part of the story.
The Shadow Children are trying to rescue the halfborn from the Silent Homes but it feels like a losing battle to Grace - now they are having to choose whether to trust the Angels or fight on alone. She has Sam by her side, but they still have to find their way through secrets and lies in the Shadow City.
Wow - lots going on in this book with plenty of twists and turns in the plot - how on earth do they work out who to trust as it seems to be near impossible. I loved the complexity of the story and the way you could not predict the way the story was going to go. It was well written and everything was very clear. I could definitely feel the emotions and thoughts that the characters were going through. I can't wait for the final part of the story.
July 27, 2017
I was a little bored halfway through and then the action picked up again and I was really enjoying this again.
April 19, 2017
Amazing
Once again I'm blown away,..this series has kept me riveted from page 1. Guess I'll be up all night reading Shadow War- woohoo
Once again I'm blown away,..this series has kept me riveted from page 1. Guess I'll be up all night reading Shadow War- woohoo
April 2, 2017
"I voluntarily reviewed an advance copy of this book. All opinions expressed are my own."
The Shadow City is the first book of L.C. Hibbett's that I have read. As I got into the second chapter, I kept thinking that I was missing something. I felt like I had come in during the second half of a play. Looking into the author's bio, I discovered that in fact I was reading the second book in a series! There was a reason I felt like I was missing details. I went back and read a synopsis of Shadow Children. Made a huge difference. This book works as a stand-alone, but is better knowing the original story.
This is a paranormal book that has a focus on politics, biases, hypocrisy, discrimination. Turns out these weaknesses aren't just human. Shadow children are being killed and their souls sucked out. The few shadow born, including Grace and Sam, pay a visit to The Shadow City to appear in front of the council and get answers. Along the way they realize there are traitors among them. They run for their lives with enemies in pursuit. While on the run, Sam and Grace become closer again, but Sam is hiding something so there are still trust issues. I liked these two together . I want him to come clean and for them to make it. They are stronger together.
This is a well written book. I'm certain that there's no confusion if you have read book one closely. The characters are complicated and developed. There is very little black and white in this book; shades of gray like real life. The story is complex, fast-paced, and building to book 3 which should be a fantastic conclusion.
The Shadow City is the first book of L.C. Hibbett's that I have read. As I got into the second chapter, I kept thinking that I was missing something. I felt like I had come in during the second half of a play. Looking into the author's bio, I discovered that in fact I was reading the second book in a series! There was a reason I felt like I was missing details. I went back and read a synopsis of Shadow Children. Made a huge difference. This book works as a stand-alone, but is better knowing the original story.
This is a paranormal book that has a focus on politics, biases, hypocrisy, discrimination. Turns out these weaknesses aren't just human. Shadow children are being killed and their souls sucked out. The few shadow born, including Grace and Sam, pay a visit to The Shadow City to appear in front of the council and get answers. Along the way they realize there are traitors among them. They run for their lives with enemies in pursuit. While on the run, Sam and Grace become closer again, but Sam is hiding something so there are still trust issues. I liked these two together . I want him to come clean and for them to make it. They are stronger together.
This is a well written book. I'm certain that there's no confusion if you have read book one closely. The characters are complicated and developed. There is very little black and white in this book; shades of gray like real life. The story is complex, fast-paced, and building to book 3 which should be a fantastic conclusion.
May 31, 2018
The Shadow City is the second book in the Demon Born Trilogy. I enjoyed the continuation of this story. Grace and The Shadow Children are trying to save the half born from the Silent Homes. They seem to be too late every time. Grace and Sam continue to blossom. They make each other stronger in more ways than one. I will say that there are more characters added, so be able to keep track. I did enjoy once again the fact that this book starts off at a point where you are thrown in. You also find out more about the characters backstories. I cannot wait to see how the trilogy ends.
April 14, 2017
Grace and her friends face an impossible decision. Do things Alone and perhaps fail or trust others to help. A continuing story and just as amazing if at all possible. Loved every bit
April 7, 2017
Amazing second installment
This is an amazingly well written second installment of a very interesting story. This installment has lot of adventures, revelations and of course fights. So many secrets are uncovers both shocking and surprising. New friends are made and enemies within the ranks are identified. I could not put the book down due to all the excitement going on.
The author has done a fantastic job of creating the shadow city. It looks and feels evil just by reading the description.
I am waiting eagerly for the third installment.
This is an amazingly well written second installment of a very interesting story. This installment has lot of adventures, revelations and of course fights. So many secrets are uncovers both shocking and surprising. New friends are made and enemies within the ranks are identified. I could not put the book down due to all the excitement going on.
The author has done a fantastic job of creating the shadow city. It looks and feels evil just by reading the description.
I am waiting eagerly for the third installment.
April 6, 2017
I am completely blown away. This was just so good I'm at a loss for words. To get the most enjoyment out of this book, you need to have read the first book. But be prepared to spend some time going "wait, what?" as the year that took place between the books is revealed in the different characters' recollections. You also need to be able to keep track of George RR Martin-level plots, sub plots, and counter plots while also managing to keep a rather large cast straight in your mind. I love this stuff, but not everybody does. I cannot wait for book three to be available so I can see what Grace and the Shadow Children do next.
I received a complimentary advanced copy of this book.
I received a complimentary advanced copy of this book.
March 30, 2017
Hold on for the ride of a lifetime as we meet up with the crews and everyone reunites after the attacks from the last book. As they search for captives and find out about more skills and face off against Angels and everyone else that seems to be against them. When they find out how the lost powers are being sought after and how they are revealing children that may have them. Those believed lost are found, background provided, questions answered, friends revealed and lives lost. The adventure doesn't end nor does it lack the power to keep you enthralled.
This author has done a wonderful job of adding in the imagery needed to BE in the story which just makes the book all the better. You feel the emotions of the survivors, the fear of the unknown, the angst for the unrequited love, the pain of the pierced heart. As all of the questions are answered more are asked and the thrill of the chase is experienced.
This author has done a wonderful job of adding in the imagery needed to BE in the story which just makes the book all the better. You feel the emotions of the survivors, the fear of the unknown, the angst for the unrequited love, the pain of the pierced heart. As all of the questions are answered more are asked and the thrill of the chase is experienced.
March 31, 2017
The Shadow City is #2 in the trilogy... So you must read Shadow Children first.
The adventure continues as the shadow children must stay a step ahead of their enemies... After they figure out who all that entails. They are the key to saving civilization...especially the humans.
I think this story has really great bones...but I, personally, have trouble keeping up with all of the characters actions and connecting with them. Parts of the story is a little confusing to me as well. But I do really like the premise of the story.
The adventure continues as the shadow children must stay a step ahead of their enemies... After they figure out who all that entails. They are the key to saving civilization...especially the humans.
I think this story has really great bones...but I, personally, have trouble keeping up with all of the characters actions and connecting with them. Parts of the story is a little confusing to me as well. But I do really like the premise of the story.
April 1, 2017
Lucy has done it again.
What an absolute gem of a book. Straight into the action after Shadow Children finished. No messing about. The characters were all brilliantly written. I'd still like to slap Sam at times, but he always seems to redeem himself. The writing, as usual, was clear, concise and the way the author weaves the story and keeps you guessing time after time its just wonderful. I cannot wait to read the next, and final book in the series - Shadow War.
Superb!!
What an absolute gem of a book. Straight into the action after Shadow Children finished. No messing about. The characters were all brilliantly written. I'd still like to slap Sam at times, but he always seems to redeem himself. The writing, as usual, was clear, concise and the way the author weaves the story and keeps you guessing time after time its just wonderful. I cannot wait to read the next, and final book in the series - Shadow War.
Superb!!
April 4, 2017
Probably not the best idea to read the second book of a trilogy first, but as I started it I got sucked into the story. Now to decide whether to go back and read the first one or move on to the next one. Decisions, decisions.
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April 3, 2017I am voluntarily reviewing an advanced reader copy of this book . I couldn't put it down . must read
March 31, 2017
Its book 2 on the series. You MUST read book 1. And i advice to read them at once.
There action starts almost from first page not like in book 1.
Once again i fell in love with main characters - Grace and Sam! All characters were well developed, no one was black or white.
Plot was well created and not obvious with few turns of action.
YA must read
There action starts almost from first page not like in book 1.
Once again i fell in love with main characters - Grace and Sam! All characters were well developed, no one was black or white.
Plot was well created and not obvious with few turns of action.
YA must read
March 30, 2017
You definitely want to read this series in order. It does not disappoint. I really like the characters. You are not always sure how much to trust some of them which keeps it interesting.
This second book is very action packed. There are lots of twists and turns and plenty of mysteries left to solve. It leaves you eager for the final book.
I am voluntarily reviewing a copy I received.
This second book is very action packed. There are lots of twists and turns and plenty of mysteries left to solve. It leaves you eager for the final book.
I am voluntarily reviewing a copy I received.
May 11, 2018
3.5 for me. It's a three because I had too many personal issues with it, but it's a four because I couldn't put the book down. I had to know what would happen until the end.
The main thing that made the reading experience hard for me was the way things were written out. It starts out, once again, with things you don't know, and as the story progresses, you slowly get fed stuff on why this is happening, or why one of the characters acts the way they do now. On one hand I love it, like what was done with the first book, but this one I felt needed more backstory just because so much more happens. I don't like feeling like I just missed a whole book because it takes away from other things I should be concentrating on. I don't know if it was my bad mood from everything I experienced, but it made a lot of the drama feel unnecessary. Some things came off as plot points, I wasn't feeling the drama, and overall, it was all just.... I don't know. A miss for me, I think. I'm not running to the third and final installment because of how this book left me feeling, but I know I intend to finish this... eventually.
The main thing that made the reading experience hard for me was the way things were written out. It starts out, once again, with things you don't know, and as the story progresses, you slowly get fed stuff on why this is happening, or why one of the characters acts the way they do now. On one hand I love it, like what was done with the first book, but this one I felt needed more backstory just because so much more happens. I don't like feeling like I just missed a whole book because it takes away from other things I should be concentrating on. I don't know if it was my bad mood from everything I experienced, but it made a lot of the drama feel unnecessary. Some things came off as plot points, I wasn't feeling the drama, and overall, it was all just.... I don't know. A miss for me, I think. I'm not running to the third and final installment because of how this book left me feeling, but I know I intend to finish this... eventually.
April 9, 2019
This story continues to pique my interest. Grace, along with a full cast of characters begin to find answers to some of the questions why things are the way they are. There is also a bit of romance between Grace and Sam that is hard-pressed to get off the ground, but the romance is there. On a technical note, there is a problem with frequent missing spaces between words, which is annoying. I am under the impression that the author is looking into the missing spaces problem. That aside, the story is well written and flows quite well. If you are looking for an adventurous read, I would recommend this series.
December 29, 2017
this review is damn near close to the one I made on the first book. a little more info had been revealed but still not enough. I just feel like the character back stories have not been fully developed. It's hard to paint a picture of the characters in my head. and there are more people with the old powers than just Sam and grace so where the heck are they in the story? might as well be the sam and grace show. I'm glad about grace and eve though. if its true! ;) I'm going to read the last book to see what happens. but I'm not totally own away.
October 8, 2018
Firstly if you haven't read The Shadow Children, you really need to before starting this. Secondly there are issues with editing/formatting in this book, so if you can't overlook that and just enjoy the story- probs not for you.
The storyline is getting twisty, secrets are popping up left and right, betrayals rock the gang and a new enemy comes to light. So much action, this book really does suck you into a whole new world!
The storyline is getting twisty, secrets are popping up left and right, betrayals rock the gang and a new enemy comes to light. So much action, this book really does suck you into a whole new world!
June 20, 2019
Maybe I’m being a stickler, but...
I liked the first book in this series, and I’ll read the third. It’s as well-written and suspenseful as the first, but I have to say... it’s in such desperate need of simply being run through Spellcheck that I barely got through the first 35 pages. So many words are strung together without spaces it’s maddening. Every page is littered with them. Frankly, it’s spoiled by the sloppy editing. I had to force myself to carry on.
I liked the first book in this series, and I’ll read the third. It’s as well-written and suspenseful as the first, but I have to say... it’s in such desperate need of simply being run through Spellcheck that I barely got through the first 35 pages. So many words are strung together without spaces it’s maddening. Every page is littered with them. Frankly, it’s spoiled by the sloppy editing. I had to force myself to carry on.
June 20, 2017
Loving This Journey of The Demon Born
As this book continues with the lives of Sam (who must face his feeling) and Grace (who must learn about her powers, her real pass, and deal with all the facts as they come out). The rest of the kids appear too and many new people too. On to the third book.
As this book continues with the lives of Sam (who must face his feeling) and Grace (who must learn about her powers, her real pass, and deal with all the facts as they come out). The rest of the kids appear too and many new people too. On to the third book.
July 31, 2017
Oh yeah 😀
And it just keeps getting better.
In this book we get to see a little more about the demons and how good they can be all you have to do is take a look.
And omg can Sam and Grace make up there minds, this whole love you leave me alone thing they got going on needs sorting lol.
Loving this series well worth reading.
And it just keeps getting better.
In this book we get to see a little more about the demons and how good they can be all you have to do is take a look.
And omg can Sam and Grace make up there minds, this whole love you leave me alone thing they got going on needs sorting lol.
Loving this series well worth reading.
August 1, 2017
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I give it a five star rating. After having my computer reformatted and losing all my books I was able to retrieve this book and finish reading it. I highly recommend this book to all who enjoy this genre. I look forward to reading Shadow War soon.
Sharon Wadeson
Sharon Wadeson
October 22, 2018
Awesome
this book was amazing and it doesn't leave quite off of where the last book does but you're able to follow where the book is going even though it didn't leave off the same spot. I enjoyed getting to see the characters grow and getting to see what happens farther in the book. I can't wait to read the next one.
this book was amazing and it doesn't leave quite off of where the last book does but you're able to follow where the book is going even though it didn't leave off the same spot. I enjoyed getting to see the characters grow and getting to see what happens farther in the book. I can't wait to read the next one.
January 20, 2020
Second in the series
This book, like many of us suffers from being a middle child. It doesn't pretend to be a complete novel. It starts with a cast of millions and offers little back story. It ends in the middle, there is no concluded story arc.
DO not read as a single novel but if you are reading the series my comments could almost be seen as beneficial.
This book, like many of us suffers from being a middle child. It doesn't pretend to be a complete novel. It starts with a cast of millions and offers little back story. It ends in the middle, there is no concluded story arc.
DO not read as a single novel but if you are reading the series my comments could almost be seen as beneficial.
May 11, 2017
*I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book*
This series just seems to draw the reader in. There is so much going on and so many secrets. I really enjoyed the plot and the adventures that the Shadow Children face. I am anxious to see what happens in book 3.
This series just seems to draw the reader in. There is so much going on and so many secrets. I really enjoyed the plot and the adventures that the Shadow Children face. I am anxious to see what happens in book 3.
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