Review: Another beautifully written book.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 3, 2014
*3.5 stars*I was excited to finally get my hands on this book after reading the prequel and book one. I have absolutely fallen in love with Mary's writing style, which has a poetic literary prose that is beautiful. Just the way she flows her words over the page makes me reread certain passages out of appreciation for her talent. She definitely didn't disappoint with Shadows.Shadows of Scars and Sorrow is book 2 in the Sorrow Series. This book focuses on Everett Brown, Lyla Harper's fiance. It is told from both of their perspectives and a couple of others (but I'm not gonna share who lol read it and find out)with the focus on Everett and the secrets he is withholding from Lyla. I was hoping for something deeper on the secrets front while reading this book, but for the most part his secrets were anyone's basic fears and also learning how to open up emotionally. You learn a lot...A LOT...about Michael and what he's really capable of. Everett eventually learns to open up to Lyla and shares almost all of it with her. Lyla being the strong, caring woman that she is, takes it in stride accepting Everett and all of his angst. In the process Everett finds out some crazy stuff from a PI he has secretly watching Michael (all of which he never shares with Lyla) and they find out some truly exciting news that makes them come together stronger. Everett also works on reconnecting with his brother with Lyla's help. When it's all said and done you are left with a cliffhanger out of this world. Holy crow can she write a cliffhanger!I felt like this was a bridge book and that there was room for a lot more drama. Everett is such a sweet and caring man, but man he's emotional. He reminds me of what I'm like when I'm pregnant. This story contained a lot of info that we will need for book 3 and baby I'm ready for it! I can't wait to find out what happens with Lyla, Everett, and Michael. I have a feeling book 3 is gonna knock us flat on our butts and we are gonna love it!