Review: Five star shadows
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 1, 2014
I'm not sure whether I will ever be able to read enough shifter books and certainly if they keep being written at this standard I know I won't, the first in a new series it certainly sets the whole tone and an extremely high level for any following books.While werewolf lore doesn't change significantly from book to book every author puts their on spin on it which gives it a fresh appeal. And the characters are what really make the book alive and they certainly come alive under the writing of Bethany Shaw.This is a romance but although you know as soon as they meet who the romance will be between it takes them a while longer, it is not a lets meet and bam together book, they both know but Devon has a lot of issues to work through and Lark still feel responsible for her sister so this is a slow boil romance but when they finally get there it's white hot.Devon is an alpha who has never had a chance to become one, his stepfather has kept him under his heel but finally when Emmett has gone too far, Devon knows that he needs to get his half sister to safety, coming along are half brother and his sisters mate,this sets into motion the events of the story and lead Devon to become an alpha as he was born to. He struggles with his feelings for Lark as he is so focused on protecting his family that he can't think about his wants and needs.Lark isn't sure what she is feeling, a human caught up in the supernatural world she cannot read Devon who is hot and cold but "He awakened something inside her that she'd never realised as there. Even though they often butted heads, Devon made her a better person. Pushed her to do things she would never have done before. He made her question her future and are her want more from it." I think that is what love should do for us make us want to strive and be one better people.And although it ends on a sort of happily for now it is by no means a HEA as the story says "Even though Lark knew hey were nowhere out of anger yet, right now in this moment everything was perfect. They would deal with tomorrow when it came."An extremely enjoyable read if you like shifter books then this is one that shouldn't be missed, and can't wait for the following books.I received a free copy for an honest review.