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Average rating: 4/5

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The Shadow Reader

by Sandy Williams

Berkley Mass Market | October 25, 2011 | Mass Market Paperbound

A Houston college student, McKenzie Lewis can track fae by reading the shadows they leave behind. For years she has been working for the fae King, tracking rebels who would claim the Realm. Her job isn''t her only secret. She''s in love with Kyol, the King''s sword-master-but human and fae relationships are forbidden. When McKenzie is captured by Aren, the fierce rebel leader, she learns that not everything is as she thought. And McKenzie must decide who to trust and where she stands in the face of a cataclysmic civil war.
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Rating: 4/5

Good fun...

Alicia

6 months ago

(In the event the Chapters-Indigo website deletes my rating, I mention here that I gave this book 4 out of 5 stars/leaves.)

Overall I enjoyed this one: as a light 'fluffy' novel it was a fun read. Again, it wasn't the 'deepest' or most thoughtful book ever written, but taken for what it was it was quite enjoyable.

The main character, McKenzie (yes that does seem to be her first name), was quite likeable. It was quite enjoyable to meet a character who wasn't a fighter and who managed to be strong, very brave and a leader despite this. The adventure was interesting and things moved along quite well with regards to the plot in general. I also enjoyed the interaction between the main character and the other characters, including her eventual love interests.

Some might say that the novel lacked detailed explanations/descriptions of the fae's world and the motivations behind the civil war, as these were dealt with more in passing. However, given the focus of the novel on the point of view of one character it did work -and I for one wasn't left with an overwhelming feeling of unanswered questions.

All in all, I enjoyed this one and would recommend it to anyone looking for a light, fun read.

Other novels I recommend:
-Stormwalker, by Allyson James
-Dragon Bound, by Thea Harrison
-Daughter of the Blood, by Anne Bishop
-Grimspace, by Ann Aguirre
-Transformation, by Carol Berg
-Angel's Blood, by Nalini Singh
-The Demon In Me, by Michelle Rowen
-Cry Wolf, by Patricia Briggs (see also the prequel story in the short story collection titled, 'On the Prowl')

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