Review: S.M. Reine's writing is addictive!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 13, 2013
I received complimentary copy of Sacrificed In Shadow from the author, but this in no way affects my honest review.In Sacrificed in Shadow  S.M. Reine combined the characters from her popular series begins with Elise Kavanagh  being summoned to Grove County where a series of murders are happening and Werewolves are being blamed;Rylie Gresham, Seth and Abel come into the mix. So Elise, who the reader realizes is supernatural and powerful-- the mystery surrounding her origins-- unravels throughout the story. Elise dives straight into the mystery facing her, but she is very equipped to handle the danger plaguing the citizens in Grove County; plus Lincoln Marshall the very upright and conservative Deputy Lincoln Marshall has also peaked Elise's interest. She suspects he is attracted to her, but due to her Demonic nature he is trying to resist. Elise makes it to Grove County where she discovers far more than a simple Werewolf problem, everything from a cult to a discovery leading back to the Garden of Eden, nothing or no one is as they seem, and if she is to survive, Elise has to discover who she can or can not trust.ReviewI am so excited about the Ascension series! I loved Sacrifice in Shadow because there was action right from the beginning. S.M. Reine is a master at creating characters that are very well developed, this coupled with gripping, edgy description, a fast paced plot, Ms. Reine's books become addictive. I enjoyed how in Sacrificed in Shadows I saw a dimension of old favorites such as Rylie, Seth and Abel in a new light. From an outsider's point of view, I was privy to a completely  in depth view of these characters. Yes, I knew Rylie was strong, capable and loyal--but seeing the same Wolf Alpha through Elise's eyes was so very cool. The young girl became even more fierce and the pack's loyalty and unity took on even more depth to me.Although I was drawn to Sacrifice in Shadow due to my love of The Cain Chronicles, I became to enjoy and admire and really like Elise the Demon Hunter. She was fascinating to me with her history of once being human to Demon to wow, even more a span of history that dates back to the Garden Of Eden.I was fascinated in how Ms. Reine was able to bring in legends and interweave this into her story, which made for a wonderful rich, and entertaining read.I look forward to the next in the Ascension series, and I am also very happy because I have the entire Descent series to learn more of Elise and get caught up to be ready for the October release of the next book in the Ascension series!