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Shadow and Darkness: Why Choose Fantasy (Shadows and Shade Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Amanda Cashure (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 608 ratings
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A bubble to break.
And secret past to uncover.
A deadly tyrant who’s stolen the crown.
And a prophecy that might just change everything.
An infuriating mortal female with a deathwish.
And four sinfully handsome and powerful brothers.

Shadow and Darkness, the dual-perspective sequel to Shadows and Shade, immediately continues Shade’s adventure, bringing us out of the White Castle, through the depths of the forest, and into Silvari civilization to figure out how she can burst the bubble that keeps her tethered to the alluring brothers.

Commander Pax is fighting the instincts that scream Shade is his regardless of what he’s decided is best. Roarke, a master of manipulating others’ desires, is finding that his own are actually the hardest to resist. Seth, the trickster, is always ready to make someone laugh or smile, but he’s finding that there are other things he’d rather do with Shade. Killian is seeded with a power and hunger that makes him a threat to others, but his dangerous darkness is inexplicably drawn to Shade despite the risks.

With all the other threats they need to overcome, will the brothers be able to withstand the temptation of a simple mortal girl?

The Shadows and Shade series features a slow burn WhyChoose romance.


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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07VHK78F8
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (September 21, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 21, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2309 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 390 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1675004412
  • Customer Reviews:
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Hey guys, I'm an Australian who loves all things PNR and Reverse Harem. I also love good food, better bourbon, and great company. If I could have one wish it would be the gift of organization as I seem to be bound by chaos. My books range from YA to dark fantasy so please check the blurbs when picking your next fiction addiction.

Join me on social media, including Instagram, Tiktok, the facebook fan group Amanda Cashure's Wolves and on Discord. I live and breathe fantasy, hosting everything from live writing sessions where you can lurk in the manuscript as I type to having characters takeover the group and entertain you all in their unique ways. See my website for links www.amandacashure.com and I can't wait to meet you.

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samantha siemer
5.0 out of 5 stars So Very Very 💙💙💙
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2019
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I was given an Arc copy of this book by the Lords of whim and delight and express by gratitude by offering as sacrifice an honest review.

First off, if you haven’t read the first of this series, Shadows and Shade, you are doing yourself a serious disservice! I questioned the ability to make an engrossing story of a sex free YA paranormal romance. I have since been convinced otherwise. (There are alternative 18+ scenes on another format offered by the author)
Second of all, if you haven’t read any of Amanda Cashure’s books, I’m sad for you. Mating My Mob was a hilarious bit of delicious if you’re of the 18+ set!
Now to the business. This book is so very VERY...I don’t really have an accurate descriptor, so imagery. Take your favorite comfortable lounge wear. The ones that are easy and worn and make you feel peaceful just sliding them on to you. Then take that bodycon dress that you wear to make ex’s cry and random people swallow their tongues while offering up money. Take both of those things, put them into one and the ability to eat all the sweets with no weight gain and that is this book! No really! Comfy, easy, sexy, delicious and guilt free pleasure that you will wish had no end 🖤
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TipseyBookReviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Action packed fun
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2020
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Book 2 picks up right after book 1. Shade and the guys are leaving on a mission and trying to find a way to break the bubble. Of course, nothing can go smoothly, and between attacks, flirting, riddles and mysterious powers, Shade is trying to figure out her place. I like that the guys challenge her. Although Killian annoyed me a couple times. I am hooked and can’t wait to see what happens next!
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R. McClintick
5.0 out of 5 stars Shadier than book one
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2024
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This story is darker than the first of the series. There is no bedroom relations in the story beyond relationship building through this story. The characters are being revealed more. Additionally I like how more male character perspective was shared along with the female main character's views.
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Mello Ichimaru
5.0 out of 5 stars Really Good
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2019
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I enjoyed this book even more than the first one. The relationships are developing and Shade is growing even more interesting. She used power more than once, but I don't think she realized that she did. I want to know more. This series definitely has its hooks in me.

I'm also feeling like the other pentad stealing from the Crown is Kyra and some strong Sabers. That makes things more difficult for or MCs and I'm wondering when they will cross paths. I also wonder if Kyra could be tied to Shade based on that memory Roarke was able to bring out in book one.

I love how close Shade and Pax have grown. There's a whole lot of contact in this book. Seth definitely keeps his contact up and Killian is falling hard and fast. Roarke is the one resisting the most. Since the next book is called Kitten and Allure, the next dual POV will be with Shade and Roarke. I'm really looking forward to that. I love that the titles are each brother's nickname for Shade and their Seed. I really enjoyed getting Killian's thoughts because that dude is so tight-lipped.

I'm really looking forward to book three.
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Kasey124
3.0 out of 5 stars can’t decide
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2021
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I was between 3.5/4 but I rounded down. I like Shade but I don’t always understand her reactions. She seems overly .. prude? Scared? She spends an entire chapter obsessively demanding that she be allowed to have sex whenever and with whomever she wants (totally on board with that, 100%), and she laments the guys’ efforts to protect her via their “no touch” rule…. but then she constantly wants space from them when they even remotely flirt. I’m all for boundaries, but like.. do you even want them to touch you? She’s always uncomfortable. She’s constantly backing away, not wanting them to hold her, touch her, etc. It’s confusing. Also, slow burn is one thing but I can count the number of kisses she’s had with them on one hand (and I’m counting the single kiss in book one). That’s not slow burn; the romance is frustratingly stagnant.

My other hang up is Killian. Darkness personified, I know, but I don’t like his treatment of her. In the first book he lets a fully trained warrior woman attack her because he wants Shade to fight her own battles. Shade, the woman who spent her life as a servant and who you should probably train first?? It’s just senselessly allowing her to get hurt at that point. Plus, he physically hurts her several times but says he doesn’t like to feel her pain (??) He stomps on her foot, pushes her off a horse, pokes and prods her wounds, and generally likes to watch her struggle under the guise of enjoying watching her “survive.” I’m finding it hard to like him. I was so close to not finishing because of him.

Also, there are chapters that are complete “story-plot-information” dumps. They have these long conversations with so much information thrown in that it’s confusing. Basically, it’s too much info at once and it sacrifices clarity.
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Books and Blurbs
4.0 out of 5 stars What the what?
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2019
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First, this is a good series that keeps you reading. Second.... what the heck is going on??? I’m so confused, and I’m t sure a second reread will cure the flummox of my mind. Things are happening, players are moving and knowledge is being tossed around, but I feel like Shade here, because none of it makes a lick of sense. Hoping that book 3, to e published in December, will clear the muddle.

Pros:
- Slow burn, they have time to build a relationship, or because it’s YA, who knows?
- Reminiscent of Curse of the Gods and the Power of Five, though only echoes of either.... a feeling.
- I enjoy shade, she is fun and funny, if a bit scattered.
- Some POVs are ordered from Killian’s, Darkness’s, perspective.

Cons:
- Seriously.... what’s going on?
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Van Nguyen
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
Reviewed in Canada on December 27, 2019
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Love how this slow burn fantasy is developing. Real focus on relationships as kitten learns more about her guys. The plot is well paced.
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Beth
4.0 out of 5 stars Good sequel
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 24, 2020
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This is way better than the first book. I really enjoyed the humour and Shade’s interactions with each of the men. I also enjoyed the different POV. I think it was useful to the storyline to understand what is going on inside Killian’s head and it gives insights into what each of the tetrads thoughts and histories have been like.
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Kindle-Kunde
4.0 out of 5 stars Es ist spannend
Reviewed in Germany on November 3, 2019
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Und gut aufgebaut. Es macht Spaß zu lesen und die Slow Burn Geschichte ist eine gute Abwechslung. Es macht Lust auf mehr. Ich bin gespannt, wie es weitergeht.
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Rosa
5.0 out of 5 stars Delivered again
Reviewed in Australia on December 17, 2019
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Book 2, and it didn’t let up from book 1. All the drama, mystery and out loud laughter ( the regulars on my train to work must think I am a fruit loop after this morning!). If you haven’t read 1 I seriously suggest you do, this series is too damned good to miss out on reading, IMO: just freaking fantastic
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Brittany
4.0 out of 5 stars ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 3, 2019
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Great read
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