As a fan of Helen Scheuerer, I’ve fallen in love with the realm of Thezmarr. The Shadow Prince is such a fun standalone and is perfect for those who want a prequel or an introduction! Keep reading this book review of The Shadow Prince for my full thoughts.
Summary
Drue Emmerson wants one thing: vengeance. With her family slain by vicious shadow wraiths, she’s determined to defend her fallen kingdom. And that means carving out the hearts of every dark creature she can find.
Talemir Starling, celebrated warrior of the realms, has a dangerous secret: he’s a half-wraith, kin to the creatures wreaking devastation on the world. He’ll do anything to keep his true nature under control, especially around the woman who’s vowed to destroy him.
When someone close to Drue disappears, all signs point to Talemir’s kind. But he is determined to prove he’s no monster, and to seek answers of his own. Begrudgingly, the pair must join forces to uncover the deadly truth.
In a world of chaos and carnage, their attraction to one another is the one thing that might just spell the end of them both . . .
Review
The Shadow Prince is perfect for monster versus monster hunter romance fans. But that doesn’t even do it justice. Drue and Talamir’s story is about seeing the monster, the darkness, within ourselves and not knowing how to handle it. It’s about choosing to be who we are, to decide exactly what we will do with the darkness we find within. Scarred by our own past, Drue and Talamir seem so opposite, but in reality are similar in their own past confrontations. The Shadow Prince is about challenging our preconceptions, about seeing outside the box, and being vulnerable.
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The Shadow Prince strikes this balance between spice and swoon and an emotional story about seeing ourselves in the mirror and accepting what we see. It explores the magic and the strength of love, of not having to carry a burden on our own. It’s a great prequel story for me, but would be a fantastic introduction to the series and world. I love the foundation it sets up for Thezmarr and answers some of my questions I’ve been having! Find The Shadow Prince on Goodreads, Storygraph, Bookshop. org, Blackwells, & Libro. fm.