Shadowlands |
The first thing I noticed about this book was how eerie is was. The whole tone of it just sent chills down my spine from the very first scene. The sisters are broken by the death of their mother and that family dynamic plays a big role in many of the emotional scenes in the book. I thought the way their father’s grief was written was very touching. It added to the overall feeling of the book, which was a mystery wrapped in a lot of sadness. I liked that because it made Rory’s determination to find answers all the more critical, but it was also a good contrast to many of the friendly people that Rory and Darcy met. One person than I am looking forward to hearing about more is Tristan. I am hoping that we will see him again in book two because I felt like there were a lot of unanswered questions regarding his character.
Rory is a smart and insightful heroine and you know immediately that something is definitely not right in Juniper Landing. Until that part of the plot is revealed, you will be turning the story over in your head to try to figure it out, just as Rory does. Kate Brian has written a book that has a mind-bending and twisty plot that gives you comfort one moment and then pulls the rug out from beneath you the next. The big reveal at the end was awesome and a little frustrating because I wanted to get my hands on book two right away! If you are looking fro a book that will keep you guessing and leave you hanging (in the best way) Shadowlands should definitely go on your reading list.
This book earned 3.5 birds, rounded up to 4:
I received this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.
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I personally LOVED this book and probably for just the eerie feeling and THAT ending alone. My only problem with the ending is that I will never unknow it and any future rereads will be spoiled. Sort of like The Sixth Sense. I’m also a little worried about the other books in the series – a follow-up will be interesting to see!
Great review! Now I want to check it out!!
I like the sound of an insightful heroine as well as the overall eerieness of the book.
Brandi @ Blkosiner’s Book Blog
Sounds really interesting. How does the title tie into the book? Also is this strictly contemporary or does it have a paranormal twist?
I have this one on my shelf right now! I like how you describe the plot as one that “gives you comfort one moment and then pulls the rug out from beneath you the next” because I love stories like that. I think it keeps things exciting and totally messes with your mind. And I love endings that leave you wanting more. Ahh, I can’t wait to read this!
I love twisty plots and I like the sound from Rory. You make me very excited to see what this big reveal is 😀
Mel@thedailyprophecy.
ooh I like that it’s eery! I’m really curious about all the twists in this one. I really like the cover. Wonderful review, Kate!
I absolutely LOVED this book to bits, and the mystery drove me crazy!! I agree, the ending WAS frustrating! I need book two as well!!! Great review Kate!
– Farah @ MajiBookshelf
Well, this sounds good to me! I love eerie and I love mysteries and twists. But maybe I’ll wait until book two is out already to read this if the ending is frustrating.
I was surprised with how much I loved this book!!! I think some things were a little odd and only slightly took away from the story (I never got over those arm bands….) but I really loved the twists in this book! Great review 🙂 🙂
The fact that it sounds twisty makes it all the more appealing to me. I would be interested in finding out just what all those twists are 🙂