Author: Sophie Jordan
1st Date of Publication: February 9, 2016
1st Date of Publication: February 9, 2016
ISBN: 9780062377647
# of Pages: 304
# of Pages: 304
Genre: Young Adult Dystopian Society
Age Rating: 13+
Book Description:
Seventeen years ago, an eclipse cloaked the kingdom of Relhok in perpetual darkness. In the chaos, an evil chancellor murdered the king and queen and seized their throne. Luna, Relhok’s lost princess, has been hiding in a tower ever since. Luna’s survival depends on the world believing she is dead.
But that doesn’t stop Luna from wanting more. When she meets Fowler, a mysterious archer braving the woods outside her tower, Luna is drawn to him despite the risk. When the tower is attacked, Luna and Fowler escape together. But this world of darkness is more treacherous than Luna ever realized.
With every threat stacked against them, Luna and Fowler find solace in each other. But with secrets still unspoken between them, falling in love might be their most dangerous journey yet.
Setting: Relhok in the future
Point of View: 1st person- Luna
Seventeen years ago, an eclipse cloaked the kingdom of Relhok in perpetual darkness. In the chaos, an evil chancellor murdered the king and queen and seized their throne. Luna, Relhok’s lost princess, has been hiding in a tower ever since. Luna’s survival depends on the world believing she is dead.
But that doesn’t stop Luna from wanting more. When she meets Fowler, a mysterious archer braving the woods outside her tower, Luna is drawn to him despite the risk. When the tower is attacked, Luna and Fowler escape together. But this world of darkness is more treacherous than Luna ever realized.
With every threat stacked against them, Luna and Fowler find solace in each other. But with secrets still unspoken between them, falling in love might be their most dangerous journey yet.
Setting: Relhok in the future
Point of View: 1st person- Luna
Goodreads Rating: 3.66
My Rating: 3.0
Part of the Book that Caught My Attention: Both
View on the Cover: Everything is dark and looking dead or at least dying.
View on Title: How are the shadows ruling over the land and people?
View on Title: How are the shadows ruling over the land and people?
Pros:
- The main characters are a very interesting mix. The characters are complete opposites, but the novel makes you continue to question if that's really the case.
- Luna has a sense of duty to protect those she loves and will even do anything that will hurt her. She sees the best in others.
- Fowler is very closed off and refuses to let others see his weaknesses. He has a hidden past but realizes that he needs to hide his past more and more as he finds out Luna's past.
- The idea of Luna being blind is really interesting take on the book. Since she lacks in sight, her other senses are heightened, which is also a proven scientific fact.
Cons:
- There was a lack of characterization, which made the book seem a little slow.
- There was also a lack of depth in the storyline so it wasn't as exciting as it could have been.
Critics' Reviews:
“Effortless fantasy with high romance, REIGN OF SHADOWS keeps you intrigued until the final sentence.” -RT Book Reviews
“Star-crossed romance smolders.” -Kirkus Reviews
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