From the Shadows

by E.J. Stevens

Debut poetry collection by dark poet E.J. Stevens.

Explore the dark worlds of The Fallen Ones and Modern Wasteland, the fractured emotions of Madness and Tower of My Despair, the passion of Your Kiss is a Riptide, the sorrow of Haunted (by my Alice), the horror of The Boatman Below, and the deep loneliness of Dowager's Black Dress.

Genres: Poetry, Paranormal, Horror, Fantasy

66 pages, Paperback

First published September 9, 2009

About the author

E.J. Stevens is the bestselling, award-winning author of the IVY GRANGER, PSYCHIC DETECTIVE urban fantasy series, the SPIRIT GUIDE young adult series, the HUNTERS' GUILD urban fantasy series, and the WHITECHAPEL PARANORMAL SOCIETY Victorian Gothic horror series. She is known for filling pages with quirky characters, bloodsucking vampires, psychotic faeries, and snarky, kick-butt heroines. Her novels are available worldwide in multiple languages.

BTS Red Carpet Award winner for Best Novel, Imadjinn Award winner for Best Short Story, Raven Award winner for Best Urban Fantasy Novel, Independent Audiobook Award winner for Best Short Story, SYAE finalist for Best Paranormal Series, Best Novella, and Best Horror, winner of the PRG Reviewer's Choice Award for Best Paranormal Fantasy Novel, Best Young Adult Paranormal Series, Best Urban Fantasy Novel, and finalist for Best Young Adult Paranormal Novel and Best Urban Fantasy Series.

When E.J. isn't at her writing desk, she enjoys dancing along seaside cliffs, singing in graveyards, and sleeping in faerie circles. E.J. currently resides in a magical forest on the coast of Maine where she finds daily inspiration for her writing.

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Reviews

[I'd So Rather Be Reading {Nat} · Rating 4 out of 5]

I haven't read any poetry since the required reading during my school years. In light of that, I wasn't sure how I was going to feel about From the Shadows. I sat down with From the Shadows this morning, and told myself I would just read a couple of poems while I was waiting for my husband to get off of the computer. That was not meant to be, however. As soon as I read the first poem, "Shadow Queen of the Sidhe" I was hooked and did not get up until I finished the entire book!


From the Shadows is organized into three sections and the poems in each section are all complementary to each other. Each poem tells a story in itself, and each poem fits with others in the section. The poems are powerful and haunting. I loved them all, but my favorites were "Madness" and "Sanctuary."


Just One Gripe:
I honestly can't think of one.

The Best Thing About This Book:
The poetry puts into words things that I feel.


Appropriate for a younger audience:
Yes

Score: 4.5 stars


*I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an impartial review.

[Kristina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm not familiar with poetry terminology so this review will be short and sweet. :)
What I can tell you is whether or not I liked a book. I certainly enjoyed E.J.'s collection of poetry. She has a wonderful way with words and is able to tell a whole story in just a few lines of poetry. I think that's the most important part of being a good poet, and it really shows talent.
I really enjoyed it and recommend that you check out "From The Shadows" and other upcoming titles!

[Lindis Russell · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn't like this one as much as Stevens other poetry book, "Shadows of Myth and Legend" but it was still very good. I don't read very much poetry so I really can't be a critic, but this type of Poetry is right up my alley, darkly paranormal and perhaps a little sad. If Stevens does more poetry books I will most likely read them as well. For me, a very Goodread! : )

[Angie Reed · Rating 1 out of 5]

As a writer, I hoped to enjoy this collection of poems, however, I didn't. Stevens' poetry is short, contrite, and boring. As a reader, I've heard these words before--again, and again, and again. Not my cup of tea--that's for sure.

[Adriane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ok so as I said in the last review of E.J. poetry's not quite my thing, having said that, I loved this book, it was entertaining, each poem a little story from the cute to the macabre, but all kept my interest and kept me reading. I would recommend this one to anyone, not just poetry lovers,