House of Shadows

Books, Coffee & Passion

House of Shadows was a wild ride. I've been anticipating it since I read the first book, House of Dragons, in 2020. A lot was going on in this second installment. Not a lot that I can share in this review because I would spoil some events in book 1.

I couldn't put this down! I was captivated by this world again from page 1. The pacing was insane and the political intrigue was off the charts. This world is complex, it was hard at times to keep up with all the intricate events happening on multiple fronts. The cast of characters in this series is fantastic. House of Shadows delivered: mysterious characters with ulterior and suspicious motives, very strong ones fighting for a better world with rights for all, others that are torn between what their hearts want and social expectations, some that are rediscovering new aspects in themselves, a few that keep us guessing at every turn (yes, Dozan... you!), etc. The world-building doesn't cease to amaze me. It was rich, diverse, complex with different types of magic, dragons, an uprising, a secret evil organization, riots, secret meetings and a vicious battle. The romance was a slow burn but so good! The scenes between them... pure chemistry! 

I enjoyed it a lot but there wasn't much breathing room. Too much action was taking place. A few times some details seemed unfinished if that makes sense. Nothing major, fortunately. There was also a character that brought one complication to Kerrigan's life that I didn't think was necessary to the plot. I'm a little worried that it will turn out to be unnecessary drama, but we'll see how it plays out in the next book. That ending... Whoa, I almost shouted because I KNEW it! I knew it! I can't wait to read the next one in this series.

I'm surprised that this series is so underrated. It deserves a lot more attention for sure. 

If you're interested you can check my review of book 1 here.