Review: Wickedly Beautiful!!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 20, 2013
*I was gifted this book by the author in exchange for an honest review*Forbidden Paints on a Wicked Canvas (Crimson Shadow) by Nathan Squires is a dark, well crafted, short prequel to Crimson Shadow and a first introduction to the mysterious Xander Stryker.Elizabeth is an introverted teen with the gift of expressing her nightly, vivid dreams through her paintings - dreams of shadows, blood, creatures in the darkness and Xander.Elizabeth's insatiable need to paint Xander begins to overwhelm and consume her every thought.  Her fear is that she will not effectively bring him to life on her canvas - she needs something that will set his painting apart from all others - whatever the cost she needs .........!The author breathes life into his characters by using descriptive words and phrases.  A brief introduction of Xander Stryker had me wanting and needing much, much more.  4/5 stars! Intended for mature audiences only.