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Shadow and Stone #1
The Heir of Shadow and Stone
BRED TO KNEEL. BORN TO RISE.
A Maiden
Sixteen-year-old Everleigh Aeress has spent her life preparing to serve the Kingdom of Stone.
She's bathed in milk and lavender, worn fine silks, and sipped on vanilla honey chamomile tea to soothe and prepare her body for what's to come, along with the other Stone Maidens who were all chosen at birth by the purity stone.
Soon they will all face the trial of Acheron, their Serpent God, to prove they are worthy of carrying an heir to the throne.
A Future King
Arrowe Brumah spends his days charming whomever he desires, but none matter to the boy who longs to be King.
His heart belongs to no one. His true desire is power. His focus is on the crown.
But a chance meeting in the Library of Acheron threatens to unravel his plans when a girl with emerald green eyes unknowingly bewitches him.
A Vampire Prince
Cullen Moore, chosen heir to The Kingdom of Shadow, spends his days reading books and sipping on blood rose tea.
He longs for someone to challenge him. But none do.
Three-hundred years have passed since he received the immortal gift from his father, The King of Shadow, Raiden Moore, and he's given up on love.
But something threatens their Kingdom and every vampire behind the Shadow Gate.
Cullen's mother seeks his help, and he is happy to answer the call.
But what he finds outside the walls of The Kingdom of Shadow proves to be more than he could have ever imagined.
A Maiden
Sixteen-year-old Everleigh Aeress has spent her life preparing to serve the Kingdom of Stone.
She's bathed in milk and lavender, worn fine silks, and sipped on vanilla honey chamomile tea to soothe and prepare her body for what's to come, along with the other Stone Maidens who were all chosen at birth by the purity stone.
Soon they will all face the trial of Acheron, their Serpent God, to prove they are worthy of carrying an heir to the throne.
A Future King
Arrowe Brumah spends his days charming whomever he desires, but none matter to the boy who longs to be King.
His heart belongs to no one. His true desire is power. His focus is on the crown.
But a chance meeting in the Library of Acheron threatens to unravel his plans when a girl with emerald green eyes unknowingly bewitches him.
A Vampire Prince
Cullen Moore, chosen heir to The Kingdom of Shadow, spends his days reading books and sipping on blood rose tea.
He longs for someone to challenge him. But none do.
Three-hundred years have passed since he received the immortal gift from his father, The King of Shadow, Raiden Moore, and he's given up on love.
But something threatens their Kingdom and every vampire behind the Shadow Gate.
Cullen's mother seeks his help, and he is happy to answer the call.
But what he finds outside the walls of The Kingdom of Shadow proves to be more than he could have ever imagined.
257 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 25, 2023
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About the author
Rue Volley
115 books772 followersRue Volley lives in the Midwest in an old Victorian house with her husband and a spoiled Pug, crafting the most frustrating plot twists to make you toss your Kindle. She loves curling up with a good whodunit on rainy days and collecting book trophies. Rue is a dedicated mood reader and writer, graduated with honors, and doesn’t mind taking naps in the afternoon. You can often find her in the library or supporting small bookstores with the money you give her for daydreaming on paper.
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April 28, 2024
Not my kind of book
Way too dark for my taste. It's violent, there's same sex attraction, explicit encounters. Not anything I like to read.
Way too dark for my taste. It's violent, there's same sex attraction, explicit encounters. Not anything I like to read.
October 1, 2023
First, let me say this cover is beautiful! Second, the story differs from my usual read and isn't too bad.
Though this isn't just about dragons, this is about three different places with three different rulers in a treaty, and change is coming. It could be for the better, or it could be for the worse. As our story unfolds and you get to the ending, it leaves you wanting more.
I liked getting to know a bit about each character, and the Stone Maidens had a Handmaidens vibe to them in a way.
The world is magical, and I like how the characters are different but want almost the same thing in life. You can tell the characters want to be seen as different and not go with the flow of how they live.
My only issue is that a scene could have been omitted; I felt it didn't go with the story.
We have Kings, Royal Family, Fates, Wolves, Vampires, Heirs, Witches, dragons, and the magic just bubbling to life. Adding it all together makes a different world; you didn't know you needed it. I do need to read book two as I feel there are going to be more bombshells that come to as it did with this one.
The only reason I am giving 4 stars instead of 5 was one for the scene I just felt needed to be omitted; second, at times I felt it didn't flow as nicely as I expected. I had to go back and re-read parts to make sure I understood it. I don't like doing that in books.
Though this isn't just about dragons, this is about three different places with three different rulers in a treaty, and change is coming. It could be for the better, or it could be for the worse. As our story unfolds and you get to the ending, it leaves you wanting more.
I liked getting to know a bit about each character, and the Stone Maidens had a Handmaidens vibe to them in a way.
The world is magical, and I like how the characters are different but want almost the same thing in life. You can tell the characters want to be seen as different and not go with the flow of how they live.
My only issue is that a scene could have been omitted; I felt it didn't go with the story.
We have Kings, Royal Family, Fates, Wolves, Vampires, Heirs, Witches, dragons, and the magic just bubbling to life. Adding it all together makes a different world; you didn't know you needed it. I do need to read book two as I feel there are going to be more bombshells that come to as it did with this one.
The only reason I am giving 4 stars instead of 5 was one for the scene I just felt needed to be omitted; second, at times I felt it didn't flow as nicely as I expected. I had to go back and re-read parts to make sure I understood it. I don't like doing that in books.
April 11, 2023
Holy Mother! Book 2 …. I need you!!
This tale skillfully transports us across the realm, soaring through time with a myriad of magical beings, each bringing another missing sliver of their history pre-war & right back to the present. Be prepared for a darker journey in this age old battle of good vs. evil, magic vs. mortals, with a few taboo & triggering (for some) situations & sensitive topics. All well written & relevant to the era & stories entailed …. never too dark, simply adding to the individual characters’ roles, views, or experiences.
This really is a great book!! There is so much happening within each border that kept my attention from the different backgrounds to learn & all the quirky, aggravating, & snarky attitudes involving all characters from royal families to vampires, shifters, fae, dragons, witches, & even mortals being held, brainwashed, & used. We are quickly brought up to date without skipping a beat, & you already know you’re being left begging for more! Book 2 …. I need you!!
This tale skillfully transports us across the realm, soaring through time with a myriad of magical beings, each bringing another missing sliver of their history pre-war & right back to the present. Be prepared for a darker journey in this age old battle of good vs. evil, magic vs. mortals, with a few taboo & triggering (for some) situations & sensitive topics. All well written & relevant to the era & stories entailed …. never too dark, simply adding to the individual characters’ roles, views, or experiences.
This really is a great book!! There is so much happening within each border that kept my attention from the different backgrounds to learn & all the quirky, aggravating, & snarky attitudes involving all characters from royal families to vampires, shifters, fae, dragons, witches, & even mortals being held, brainwashed, & used. We are quickly brought up to date without skipping a beat, & you already know you’re being left begging for more! Book 2 …. I need you!!
April 11, 2023
Holy Mother! Book 2 …. I need you!!
This tale skillfully transports us across the realm, soaring through time with a myriad of magical beings, each bringing another missing sliver of their history pre-war & right back to the present. Be prepared for a darker journey in this age old battle of good vs. evil, magic vs. mortals, with a few taboo & triggering (for some) situations & sensitive topics. All well written & relevant to the era & stories entailed …. never too dark, simply adding to the individual characters’ roles, views, or experiences.
This really is a great book!! There is so much happening within each border that kept my attention from the different backgrounds to learn & all the quirky, aggravating, & snarky attitudes involving all characters from royal families to vampires, shifters, fae, dragons, witches, & even mortals being held, brainwashed, & used. We are quickly brought up to date without skipping a beat, & you already know you’re being left begging for more! Book 2 …. I need you!!
This tale skillfully transports us across the realm, soaring through time with a myriad of magical beings, each bringing another missing sliver of their history pre-war & right back to the present. Be prepared for a darker journey in this age old battle of good vs. evil, magic vs. mortals, with a few taboo & triggering (for some) situations & sensitive topics. All well written & relevant to the era & stories entailed …. never too dark, simply adding to the individual characters’ roles, views, or experiences.
This really is a great book!! There is so much happening within each border that kept my attention from the different backgrounds to learn & all the quirky, aggravating, & snarky attitudes involving all characters from royal families to vampires, shifters, fae, dragons, witches, & even mortals being held, brainwashed, & used. We are quickly brought up to date without skipping a beat, & you already know you’re being left begging for more! Book 2 …. I need you!!
March 26, 2023
An incredibly well developed fantasy with rich characters with intriguing backgrounds, perilous situations, and so my h to learn. I read this in one sitting because I had to know what would happen next. Told in multiple points of views we get a taste of all this strange new world has to offers. Witches, Vampires, Faeries, man , and more waiy in the pages of this must read book! The commentary on purity culture, women's rights, and other modern day issues is beautifully woven in this serious , and I'm here for all of it.
June 1, 2023
Amazing worlds and feisty characters
This book pulls you in right away and the various worlds each have their own personality but are connected so well. It gives me vibes of other stories, but not quite. If you love watching the handmaid tale, you'll appreciate the women who still do what they want even though they aren't allowed. And the different worlds that connect together remind me a bit of Sci fi stories like Eragon or "The Land of Stories" books. One could definitely escape to another world while reading this!
This book pulls you in right away and the various worlds each have their own personality but are connected so well. It gives me vibes of other stories, but not quite. If you love watching the handmaid tale, you'll appreciate the women who still do what they want even though they aren't allowed. And the different worlds that connect together remind me a bit of Sci fi stories like Eragon or "The Land of Stories" books. One could definitely escape to another world while reading this!
July 7, 2023
Book 2 please!!!
Rue Volley has done it again! Not only is this cover beautiful, but the words that are put on paper are everything. Following several different characters, the way it's written is like you get the whole 360 effect and I enjoy hearing from different characters' points of view. The story had me hanging on since day one, I could not put it down.
Rue Volley has done it again! Not only is this cover beautiful, but the words that are put on paper are everything. Following several different characters, the way it's written is like you get the whole 360 effect and I enjoy hearing from different characters' points of view. The story had me hanging on since day one, I could not put it down.
April 13, 2025
The stories flowed well. Each chapter discussing what is happening in each kingdom. I’m usually not a fan of the story jumping around and going back. But with Rue? It flowed. It worked.
Definitely recommend!
Definitely recommend!
March 25, 2023
OMG, this book was wild and yet addicting page turner!!
The characters were simply amazing. I enjoyed reading and getting to know each character from each of the different places they were each from.
The storyline was incredible. New characters to fall in love with and new places to follow and get to know with some wicked twists and turns throughout the book. Volley did it again and created a new world that kept me entertained from beginning to end and I highly recommend this read!!
The characters were simply amazing. I enjoyed reading and getting to know each character from each of the different places they were each from.
The storyline was incredible. New characters to fall in love with and new places to follow and get to know with some wicked twists and turns throughout the book. Volley did it again and created a new world that kept me entertained from beginning to end and I highly recommend this read!!
April 1, 2023
Absolutely fantastic! Everything about this book had me in awe and on edge!
July 4, 2023
5/5 angel stars
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October 17, 2023
I generally steer away from fantasy but this world building book captured my attention and the fact it has dragons was a plus! It's well written and who doesn't love a cliffhanger?
November 6, 2023
I absolutely loved this book! I couldn’t stop reading it. So many twists and turns I never knew what was going to happen next. I can’t wait to start book two.
September 26, 2023
Awesome book!
This book is soooo good! Exciting, curious, and fun!! I can't wait for the next one!! I love Rues books!!
This book is soooo good! Exciting, curious, and fun!! I can't wait for the next one!! I love Rues books!!
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