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Over Shadowed
When the dead strike up a conversation with Nat, will she be ready for their call?
Hugo, a murdered student, knocks on Nat’s mental door looking for help. He drags her to a world she never knew existed—the Shadow World. Souls are being devoured by something threatening to crossover to Earth where it will enslave and consume humans. But will Nat be the key to salvation or Pandora’s Box?
Swept up in the drama of G.J. and crew, along with the chaos of the Shadow World, only adds to her anxiety of starting a new school year. While Nat struggles to keep her head in the world of the living, she takes emotional hit after emotional hit. To top it off, her dangerous friends are prime suspects for the gruesome murders. Even her “supportive” parents decide to go M.I.A. leaving her feeling alone.
After her bestie abandons her, and her longtime friend starves himself into a blood frenzy, Nat finds a reprieve from isolation in the one person who didn’t turn his back on her, her nemesis. But Drake’s secrecy, and her inability to read him, only add more fuel to her life on fire. Can she keep her head above water long enough to save her world or will she go up in flames?
Hugo, a murdered student, knocks on Nat’s mental door looking for help. He drags her to a world she never knew existed—the Shadow World. Souls are being devoured by something threatening to crossover to Earth where it will enslave and consume humans. But will Nat be the key to salvation or Pandora’s Box?
Swept up in the drama of G.J. and crew, along with the chaos of the Shadow World, only adds to her anxiety of starting a new school year. While Nat struggles to keep her head in the world of the living, she takes emotional hit after emotional hit. To top it off, her dangerous friends are prime suspects for the gruesome murders. Even her “supportive” parents decide to go M.I.A. leaving her feeling alone.
After her bestie abandons her, and her longtime friend starves himself into a blood frenzy, Nat finds a reprieve from isolation in the one person who didn’t turn his back on her, her nemesis. But Drake’s secrecy, and her inability to read him, only add more fuel to her life on fire. Can she keep her head above water long enough to save her world or will she go up in flames?
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Published January 1, 2016
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April 23, 2017
Psychic Teenagers, Werewolves and Vampires, Oh My!
'I mean, there are only so many times I can mentally invade the frustrations of the bus driver to distract myself from the daily chaos.'
Nat is a psychic teenager who is given to poking her mind into everyone's thoughts for fun. She is also selfish, given to cheating and not very clever. Of course, there is the gorgeous guy, Drake, who fancies her and whose thoughts she can't read, so she is afraid of getting in any way close to him. As well as reading thoughts Nat sees ghosts and talks to them too. Although not everyone around her has such gifts, a lot do, or are supernatural beings or work magic. Things start to get complicated when Nat's best friend turns out to be someone who every supernatural seems to want to possess and when she finds she can enter the Shadow World, things get even weirder.
This is a typical YA supernatural romp with all the tropes, memes and fun of shifters, vampires, fae, demons (sorry, daimhin), witches and others a strong 'best friend in trouble' plot, absent parents, useless adults who need teenagers to help them out, a mysterious heritage to be uncovered and a steadily developing romance. It has a witty, pithy heroine who for all her shortcomings and an insensitivity it is hard to credit in someone able to read emotions so deeply, is quite good company.
'Realizing it won’t work, we grab a large log with our power and slam it into the all of us, throwing us all to the ground.'
Personally, I am no fan of present tense writing, I find it not so much immediate as irritating. But that aside the writing style is very 'teen chatty' and attractive. It has a wonderful light humour at the beginning, which slowly gives way to a darker atmosphere and some out and out grim moments as the book progresses. The world-building is interestingly matter-of-fact, as a reader you accept the reality Nat presents without really feeling any need for too many in-depth explanations, but the deeper descriptions of the supernatural set-up do turn into mini info-dumps at points.
The main characters are well drawn, but even those tend to drift a tiny bit into stereotype at times and lesser characters are 'classics' with a couple of personality tweaks. Pace is built up and maintained well throughout, aside from the odd mini exposition which tends to slow the flow things down.
'G.J. mentally shakes herself. Attempting to change the subject, she turns her back to Hamilton, sliding his sandwich in his direction, and focuses on me.'
So what did not work? For one thing point of view slippage is not uncommon, sometimes disguised under the idea that, since Nat can read thoughts and emotions and know anything she wants about what is going on in someone else's mind, there is no need to bother with something trivial like who is actually thinking or feeling any particular thought or emotion.
There are also some very strained passages in the book, for example, a page where the first person plural is used in an action scene. Whilst intriguing it completely wrecked my immersion and so didn't really work to achieve the effect the author was aiming for. Finally, there were a few too many examples of what to me seemed to be blatant plot holes, like the fact that Nat who had been reading one guy's mind in depth with thoughts and emotions, for years didn't know he was desperately in love or with whom
If you enjoy supernatural YA fiction with a sassy first-person heroine and present tense writing, every supernatural variety re-envisaged with new mythologies and a few borrowings from the old, then this could be a good series to add to your reading list.
'I mean, there are only so many times I can mentally invade the frustrations of the bus driver to distract myself from the daily chaos.'
Nat is a psychic teenager who is given to poking her mind into everyone's thoughts for fun. She is also selfish, given to cheating and not very clever. Of course, there is the gorgeous guy, Drake, who fancies her and whose thoughts she can't read, so she is afraid of getting in any way close to him. As well as reading thoughts Nat sees ghosts and talks to them too. Although not everyone around her has such gifts, a lot do, or are supernatural beings or work magic. Things start to get complicated when Nat's best friend turns out to be someone who every supernatural seems to want to possess and when she finds she can enter the Shadow World, things get even weirder.
This is a typical YA supernatural romp with all the tropes, memes and fun of shifters, vampires, fae, demons (sorry, daimhin), witches and others a strong 'best friend in trouble' plot, absent parents, useless adults who need teenagers to help them out, a mysterious heritage to be uncovered and a steadily developing romance. It has a witty, pithy heroine who for all her shortcomings and an insensitivity it is hard to credit in someone able to read emotions so deeply, is quite good company.
'Realizing it won’t work, we grab a large log with our power and slam it into the all of us, throwing us all to the ground.'
Personally, I am no fan of present tense writing, I find it not so much immediate as irritating. But that aside the writing style is very 'teen chatty' and attractive. It has a wonderful light humour at the beginning, which slowly gives way to a darker atmosphere and some out and out grim moments as the book progresses. The world-building is interestingly matter-of-fact, as a reader you accept the reality Nat presents without really feeling any need for too many in-depth explanations, but the deeper descriptions of the supernatural set-up do turn into mini info-dumps at points.
The main characters are well drawn, but even those tend to drift a tiny bit into stereotype at times and lesser characters are 'classics' with a couple of personality tweaks. Pace is built up and maintained well throughout, aside from the odd mini exposition which tends to slow the flow things down.
'G.J. mentally shakes herself. Attempting to change the subject, she turns her back to Hamilton, sliding his sandwich in his direction, and focuses on me.'
So what did not work? For one thing point of view slippage is not uncommon, sometimes disguised under the idea that, since Nat can read thoughts and emotions and know anything she wants about what is going on in someone else's mind, there is no need to bother with something trivial like who is actually thinking or feeling any particular thought or emotion.
There are also some very strained passages in the book, for example, a page where the first person plural is used in an action scene. Whilst intriguing it completely wrecked my immersion and so didn't really work to achieve the effect the author was aiming for. Finally, there were a few too many examples of what to me seemed to be blatant plot holes, like the fact that Nat who had been reading one guy's mind in depth with thoughts and emotions, for years didn't know he was desperately in love or with whom
If you enjoy supernatural YA fiction with a sassy first-person heroine and present tense writing, every supernatural variety re-envisaged with new mythologies and a few borrowings from the old, then this could be a good series to add to your reading list.
February 20, 2017
Natalia learns she is different when she starts seeing and talking to the dead. But she doesn't know how different. It is only when situations send her parents fleeing from her in terror and project her treasured friends as enemies that she finds she has to explore her new side to extremes to discover the truth. Only the truth can save her best friend G.J. from hungry wolves, vampires, and the dead who are not happy remaining in their world.
Benton writes a story that demands you read every word and savor every moment. It is full of unexpected twists and mysteries and yet is told in a simple manner that defies the complexity of its setting and characters. The writing is classic, and I loved the author's style. The humor, the terror, the romantic and not-so-romantic battles for G.J., and Natalia's crazy thoughts all made an unforgettable reading experience. Bravo!
Benton writes a story that demands you read every word and savor every moment. It is full of unexpected twists and mysteries and yet is told in a simple manner that defies the complexity of its setting and characters. The writing is classic, and I loved the author's style. The humor, the terror, the romantic and not-so-romantic battles for G.J., and Natalia's crazy thoughts all made an unforgettable reading experience. Bravo!
February 6, 2017
This book has a great opening, where we learn that the main character, Nat, talks to dead people and reads minds. The beginning is catchy and gets your attention, although the back story that follows could be a little shorter.
Nat is a high school student and in a town where everyone seems to have strange powers. Some of her classmates are werewolves, and her best friend, GJ, is a witch. There's also Drake, the guy Nat can't stand who has an immense crush on her. In the midst of the usual teen angst, there's a series of murders, the werewolves GJ hangs out with are implicated, and then GJ is brutally attacked. The werewolves swear they're innocent and Nat has to figure out what happened and how to help GJ.
The plot moves along at a good pace, although there were a few times when I thought the back story was too lengthy. The first person narration seems pretty realistic for a teenage girl. The whole story reminded me of True Blood set in a high school, so if you liked those books you'll probably enjoy this one, although there is a whole lot less sex and profanity. There was a good amount of humor and action as well.
Nat is a high school student and in a town where everyone seems to have strange powers. Some of her classmates are werewolves, and her best friend, GJ, is a witch. There's also Drake, the guy Nat can't stand who has an immense crush on her. In the midst of the usual teen angst, there's a series of murders, the werewolves GJ hangs out with are implicated, and then GJ is brutally attacked. The werewolves swear they're innocent and Nat has to figure out what happened and how to help GJ.
The plot moves along at a good pace, although there were a few times when I thought the back story was too lengthy. The first person narration seems pretty realistic for a teenage girl. The whole story reminded me of True Blood set in a high school, so if you liked those books you'll probably enjoy this one, although there is a whole lot less sex and profanity. There was a good amount of humor and action as well.
June 29, 2017
Finally, (55 years too late) the craziness of high school makes sense to me. School was filled with vampires, werewolves, mind readers, faeries, the dead and undead and who knows what else. I now wished I had attended my fifty-year reunion to see who hadn’t aged. I would have learned a lot.
Instead, I learned all I need to know reading the wonderfully written Over Shadowed by Kerry Benton. With exuberant pen Benton tells the story of Nat, a sixteen year old suffering the torments of adolescence to a factor of ten; abandonment by parents, sickening encounters with the dead and sorta dead, adolescent hormonal craziness, multiple murders, a too beautiful best friend and the need to save the world: In other words, a couple of days in the anti-Mayberry.
On the downside, the proofreader must have fallen asleep. Commas were sprinkled into sentences like fairy dust, with hope rather than expertise making reading some sentences similar to walking barefoot over cobblestones. And there were more typos than acceptable with this standard of writing, sullying the effort. The final chapters crammed in information the same way the detective in a drawing-room murder might inform the assembled suspects.
However, I’m not the target audience. I believe those who are will love it. For me it is my favorite kind of book, a good story well told.
Instead, I learned all I need to know reading the wonderfully written Over Shadowed by Kerry Benton. With exuberant pen Benton tells the story of Nat, a sixteen year old suffering the torments of adolescence to a factor of ten; abandonment by parents, sickening encounters with the dead and sorta dead, adolescent hormonal craziness, multiple murders, a too beautiful best friend and the need to save the world: In other words, a couple of days in the anti-Mayberry.
On the downside, the proofreader must have fallen asleep. Commas were sprinkled into sentences like fairy dust, with hope rather than expertise making reading some sentences similar to walking barefoot over cobblestones. And there were more typos than acceptable with this standard of writing, sullying the effort. The final chapters crammed in information the same way the detective in a drawing-room murder might inform the assembled suspects.
However, I’m not the target audience. I believe those who are will love it. For me it is my favorite kind of book, a good story well told.
January 1, 2017
Over Shadowed is a well-written book told from the perspective of a sassy sixteen-year-old female, Natalia. She is brave and brazen in the face of danger, but instead of being in awe of the teenager, her character traits of being cheeky and disrespectful made me smile as I read of her exploits. She wields a multitude of powers to include talking to the dead and mind-reading, but her superhuman powers are tempered by her flaws of caring perhaps too deeply for the feelings of her close group of friends in high school. Her interactions with this pack of friends has a much greater impact on her than any familial bonds.
Delving into Benton’s imaginative and intricately crafted world was an enjoyable escape. Portions of the book involved attributes of undead characters and individuals layered in folklore, which I especially enjoyed. The story has multiple layers, including solving a murder mystery, teenager heartbreak/relationships/angst, and discovering the existence of alternate worlds, and the plot easily kept my attention, keeping me intrigued and thoroughly involved until the final words.
Delving into Benton’s imaginative and intricately crafted world was an enjoyable escape. Portions of the book involved attributes of undead characters and individuals layered in folklore, which I especially enjoyed. The story has multiple layers, including solving a murder mystery, teenager heartbreak/relationships/angst, and discovering the existence of alternate worlds, and the plot easily kept my attention, keeping me intrigued and thoroughly involved until the final words.
July 17, 2017
Overshadowed is a young adult fantasy book that presents a lot of the everyday angst of teen life while throwing in the supernatural. I was intrigued by the story's beginning, with a ghost appearing on Nat's bed. However, as the story goes on, the reader is also presented with vampires, witches, werewolves, and other various supernatural beings, such as the Fae. The reader is treated to the usual teen drama such as bickering and jealousy occurring among the main group of supernatural characters. I really found it to be a bit much to keep up with who had which powers. The story did not go far enough in-depth into the elements of any of these beings and what it is like for them. It would have to be much longer to do so. Nat is the main character and the first one that I sympathized with, however, as the story went on, I did not feel any closer to any of the characters including Nat, nor did I care that much what happened to them, so I feel some more development was needed in that sense. I did appreciate the character of Megan and her place within the book's story-line.
Then, there is an occurrence involving two of the guys and G.J. that stirs up even more bickering. Teen readers may find this story-line appealing, I don't know. Some of the background lore on werewolves is explained, though not much. Since G.J. would now be a mix of two supernatural beings, this could be considered an original plot-line. There were a few sections of the book that I feel were not edited closely enough for grammar or punctuation, which did not help my reading experience of this book.
Then, there is an occurrence involving two of the guys and G.J. that stirs up even more bickering. Teen readers may find this story-line appealing, I don't know. Some of the background lore on werewolves is explained, though not much. Since G.J. would now be a mix of two supernatural beings, this could be considered an original plot-line. There were a few sections of the book that I feel were not edited closely enough for grammar or punctuation, which did not help my reading experience of this book.
June 29, 2017
I liked the storyline, I am not sure I loved it though, I will say that I kept flipping through the pages as the story went along to see what happens next, but the end didn't really satisfy me as I thought it might. Nat, is a mind reader, she finds out, she wasn't human, and just as she was informed by her mother, that she was a bridge between the human world and the shadow world, her parents abandon her. Her best friend G.J is a witch that is wanted by almost all the creatures around her. G.J's life is put in danger, and she ends up with two unwanted life mates in an attempt to heal her. Drake is beautiful and very protective of Nat, and apparently, he's loved her for a long time.
Like I said, the story line is good, but it failed to ignite any passion in me for the characters. I usually love any paranormal book, and I was going to give this book a three star, but, I know even though it may not be to my exact liking the writing is good and the author did a good job in writing this book. A good read in the end, and if you love vampires, witches, faeries, and werewolves, you might want to pick up this book.
Like I said, the story line is good, but it failed to ignite any passion in me for the characters. I usually love any paranormal book, and I was going to give this book a three star, but, I know even though it may not be to my exact liking the writing is good and the author did a good job in writing this book. A good read in the end, and if you love vampires, witches, faeries, and werewolves, you might want to pick up this book.
July 8, 2017
Over Shadowed is the second book in a supernatural YA series by K.W. Benton. (The first is Over Cast.) While you can read this book as a standalone, it would be preferable to read Over Cast first in order to better understand the relationships and rivalries among the main characters.
The storyline follows Nat, a sassy psychic teenager who can read people's minds. Nat becomes a bridge to the dangerous Shadow World, which terrifies her parents who flee. The plot continues on with murders and mayhem and includes a variety of supernatural characters. What I enjoyed about this book and found funny at times was the tongue-in-cheek way the main characters treat serious life-and-death situations. I also liked the way the author mixed together teen angst, humor, and the supernatural. Besides a few minor typos, the writing style was clear and straightforward. This book would be a good read for fans of YA supernatural genre.
The storyline follows Nat, a sassy psychic teenager who can read people's minds. Nat becomes a bridge to the dangerous Shadow World, which terrifies her parents who flee. The plot continues on with murders and mayhem and includes a variety of supernatural characters. What I enjoyed about this book and found funny at times was the tongue-in-cheek way the main characters treat serious life-and-death situations. I also liked the way the author mixed together teen angst, humor, and the supernatural. Besides a few minor typos, the writing style was clear and straightforward. This book would be a good read for fans of YA supernatural genre.
March 12, 2017
With Over Shadowed the reader enters in the head of sixteen years old Natalia, and the immersion is quit fast and with no warnings. The writing is apparently simple, but as usual, the devil is hidden in the details. And there are so many of them, in Natalie’s head, in the dialogues (most of the novel is dialogue based) and every bit of them counts. At times, it may be overwhelming. Once the first encounter with Natalie passes, the reader is immersed in a small village that has the highest density of fantastic creatures in the universe: Faes, Vampires, Werewolves, Witches, Wiccans, Ghosts and so on. And Natalie is one of them, she can read other people’s minds. While this has some inherent advantages, it can bring problems too, and there are many dangers that wait for her both in the village and in the Shadow World. Natalie has to save her friends and the whole world from the evil Faes trying to invade Earth from another dimension.
In some aspects, I can compare this novel with the experience Natalie has when reading Megan’s mind: “I still can’t follow her thoughts, though. G.J.’s head moves at a mile a minute, but Megan’s is like five hundred different miles being run at the same minute. Chaotic—she isn’t thinking about one thing but several all at the same time.”
Once you get accustomed with the style, you are rewarded with an interesting story.
In some aspects, I can compare this novel with the experience Natalie has when reading Megan’s mind: “I still can’t follow her thoughts, though. G.J.’s head moves at a mile a minute, but Megan’s is like five hundred different miles being run at the same minute. Chaotic—she isn’t thinking about one thing but several all at the same time.”
Once you get accustomed with the style, you are rewarded with an interesting story.
January 20, 2017
This is a fast paced and fun read packed with witty banter propelled by paranormal adventures, beautiful people and a plot which leaves one waiting with bated breath for the next installment.
Benton is adept at understanding the minds of multiple generations while weaving their character traits into fantastic, yet believable creatures. She is also able to instill a sense of spooky fear while managing to find the humor in each situation.
The second book in this series, Benton has shown increased mastery in her penchant for writing stories that transport the reader into the character's world. Equal parts "Twighlight" and "Gilmore Girls", Over Shadowed leaves the reader thrilled, scared and laughing with keen dialogue and seamless flow.
Benton is adept at understanding the minds of multiple generations while weaving their character traits into fantastic, yet believable creatures. She is also able to instill a sense of spooky fear while managing to find the humor in each situation.
The second book in this series, Benton has shown increased mastery in her penchant for writing stories that transport the reader into the character's world. Equal parts "Twighlight" and "Gilmore Girls", Over Shadowed leaves the reader thrilled, scared and laughing with keen dialogue and seamless flow.
April 18, 2017
The teen angst is well done, and I could thanks to the writing gain a good grasp of the main character's feelings, thoughts, and insecurities. However, I felt there was too much of it, and I thought an awful lot of the book was devoted to endless discussions within a core group of about seven to ten characters who end up living together in the same house, protecting one another from the dangers of the paranormal. They talk a lot, discussing the rules of paranormal rites, speculating what happens if "A" was done, then "B," then "C." As well, the teenagers in that coven endlessly flirt, revealing their salacious thoughts often, although no sex happens.
The Shadow World sounded interesting, but it wasn't fleshed out much in this book. Also, I wasn't sure what dangers loomed, exactly. It seemed odd to me that there could be such dangers that they felt they had to huddle together inside the house, but could go to school and to work. One subplot I didn't enjoy was the main character's parents deciding to take off.
But then again, a series like Buffy the Vampire Slayer does feature a teen who continues to go to school and to enjoy social events with her friends despite the vampires roaming town, and not involve police, so I can see the appeal in such plot lines.
Perhaps the book needed more action and less soap-opera chitchat?
The Shadow World sounded interesting, but it wasn't fleshed out much in this book. Also, I wasn't sure what dangers loomed, exactly. It seemed odd to me that there could be such dangers that they felt they had to huddle together inside the house, but could go to school and to work. One subplot I didn't enjoy was the main character's parents deciding to take off.
But then again, a series like Buffy the Vampire Slayer does feature a teen who continues to go to school and to enjoy social events with her friends despite the vampires roaming town, and not involve police, so I can see the appeal in such plot lines.
Perhaps the book needed more action and less soap-opera chitchat?
April 26, 2017
Teenage Angst & Fantasy Creatures – Who Knew the Mix Could Be So Funny?
Generally, I start my reviews with a one or two sentence summary of the story. But for Over Shadowed, the crux of the book is not so much in the multi-threaded plot but rather, the interplay of teenage angst and what it means to be a maturing witch or werewolf or faery on top of that. The result is always entertaining and is often hilarious.
So, take the ‘normal’ worries of a teenage girl according to this novel – am I pretty, just what’s up with boys, can I survive another year of school – and add to it being a member of a fantasy species, or being turned to one, or being mated to one, and you have some idea of the fodder author K.W. Benton has to work with. The dissonances that occur are further highlighted by the protagonist’s sense of humor. At one point, Nat wonders if she could “…get a master’s degree in sarcasm.” I’d say yes, in any of the most prestigious schools that give one. And her BFF, G.J. doesn’t do bad in that department either.
Added to the human/fantasy species, coming-of-age story line, the book has a number of more dramatic plot elements. Nat has become a bridge to the Shadow World, threatening to bring some not so nice hijackers back with her when she returns to Earth. Her parents are so concerned that they flee. People are being gruesomely murdered. And more. But the problem with having so many plot threads is that it is difficult to develop them fully. Sometimes, the transition from one crisis to another occurs mid conversation. Additionally, the tongue-in-cheek way the characters treat these life-and-death matters makes it difficult for the reader to take them seriously. Admittedly, this balance is a problem whenever humor and drama are mixed, but the interplay here becomes somewhat more jumbled than I would have liked.
Finally, Over Shadowed is the second book in the series and I did not read the first. While I you can read this book as a standalone, I suspect I missed out on quite a bit of character development. In particular, the author’s synopsis mentions that Drake was Nat’s nemesis, which must have been developed in book 1. This fact would help explain some of Nat’s behavior in book 2 that had me scratching my head a bit.
So, while the delicate balance of drama and humor might have been done better, the humor comes on strong and makes Over Shadowed a quite worthwhile read.
Generally, I start my reviews with a one or two sentence summary of the story. But for Over Shadowed, the crux of the book is not so much in the multi-threaded plot but rather, the interplay of teenage angst and what it means to be a maturing witch or werewolf or faery on top of that. The result is always entertaining and is often hilarious.
So, take the ‘normal’ worries of a teenage girl according to this novel – am I pretty, just what’s up with boys, can I survive another year of school – and add to it being a member of a fantasy species, or being turned to one, or being mated to one, and you have some idea of the fodder author K.W. Benton has to work with. The dissonances that occur are further highlighted by the protagonist’s sense of humor. At one point, Nat wonders if she could “…get a master’s degree in sarcasm.” I’d say yes, in any of the most prestigious schools that give one. And her BFF, G.J. doesn’t do bad in that department either.
Added to the human/fantasy species, coming-of-age story line, the book has a number of more dramatic plot elements. Nat has become a bridge to the Shadow World, threatening to bring some not so nice hijackers back with her when she returns to Earth. Her parents are so concerned that they flee. People are being gruesomely murdered. And more. But the problem with having so many plot threads is that it is difficult to develop them fully. Sometimes, the transition from one crisis to another occurs mid conversation. Additionally, the tongue-in-cheek way the characters treat these life-and-death matters makes it difficult for the reader to take them seriously. Admittedly, this balance is a problem whenever humor and drama are mixed, but the interplay here becomes somewhat more jumbled than I would have liked.
Finally, Over Shadowed is the second book in the series and I did not read the first. While I you can read this book as a standalone, I suspect I missed out on quite a bit of character development. In particular, the author’s synopsis mentions that Drake was Nat’s nemesis, which must have been developed in book 1. This fact would help explain some of Nat’s behavior in book 2 that had me scratching my head a bit.
So, while the delicate balance of drama and humor might have been done better, the humor comes on strong and makes Over Shadowed a quite worthwhile read.
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