78,884 books
—
293,747 voters
“Eva nods. Her gloved fingers tap a rhythm against the edge of the metal table. “You know,” she says, “technically I’m a doctor. Patient confidentiality applies.” I look at Posy. “All your patients are dead.” “Well, apparently so’s your soul, so we should be good.” ”
― Killer of Mine
― Killer of Mine
“I would do a lot of bad shit if it meant I’d never lose this again,” I said, staring into the flickering flames. He chuckled, a dark and broken sound. “Sunshine, I’d make your bad shit look like Sunday School. There are no limits when it comes to protecting what is mine. None at all. I have and would continue to destroy the foundation of existence if it meant one more day with you.” I closed my eyes and absorbed those words. “I think that’s why I love the stories with villains instead of heroes as the main characters,” I whispered. “Heroes are limited because they always have to do the right thing. But villains aren’t restricted by their moral compasses. They will do literally anything and destroy anyone who tried to hurt those they love. I think, deep down, I’ve always considered myself a villain. In that way.” “You’re my moral compass, Mera,” Shadow said, wrapping his arms around me, pulling my back against his chest as we both faced the fire. “As you’ve seen firsthand, without you, I’m a mindless beast. There’s no hero in my genetics, so maybe we’re in the right story together.” “Agreed,” I said.”
― Reborn
― Reborn
“Being a bigger person sucked. The end.”
― Reclaimed
― Reclaimed
“that I couldn’t understand, and Shadow snapped something back at him, and then… “Our most supreme leader… be kept waiting!” Holy fuck, it was… working! The words were fuzzy, but I understood Cat-man for the first time. The pain faded in the same instant, and as Shadow stepped away, I shook off the last lingering sensation of being violated. The disorientation remained, so I closed my eyes and shook my head again.”
― Reclaimed
― Reclaimed
“She told me to run. She said no matter how long it takes, never give up on being free, because there’s a boy out there who’d do everything in his power to keep me safe.”
― Killer of Mine
― Killer of Mine
Shadowz’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Shadowz’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
More friends…
Favorite Genres
Polls voted on by Shadowz
Lists liked by Shadowz



























































