REIGN OF SHADOWS by Sophie Jordan

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.

With lush writing and a star–crossed romance, Reign of Shadows is Sophie Jordan at her best...

Sophie Jordan grew up in the Texas hill country where she wove fantasies of dragons, warriors, and princesses. A former high school English teacher, she’s the New York Times, USA Today and international bestselling author of more than twenty novels. She now lives in Houston with her family. When she’s not writing, she spends her time overloading on caffeine (lattes preferred), talking plotlines with anyone who will listen (including her kids), and cramming her DVR with anything that has a happily ever after. You can visit her online at www.sophiejordan.net.

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WOW!!!! Just WOW!!!
I seriously had no idea how this story was going to go and I LOVE that...I love not being able to predict exactly what is going to happen...Albeit there are a few things that you can guess but overall, I was hanging on to every word, dying to find out just what was going to happen next...
Sophie Jordan created such mythical and dark world all the while allowing such complex characters provide us with a light that outshines the darkness.
There are so many intricacies woven together to design a stunning, action-packed tale that captures you from the very beginning.
As each page brought new and exciting scenes, I was holding my breath as to see where the relationship Luna and Fowler would go.  I loved how we were able to get both POV's because being in each of their heads was exactly what I needed.  Getting to know Fowler besides the hard exterior he tried to portray was pivotal in rooting for him.  Not to say he is not likable, but when you are reading of Luna's POV, you see him differently.  You get mad at him for doing some things and how he treats Luna...BUT...when you read from his POV, that all changes.  You gain an understanding...
I truly admire him for all he has done and man...has he had a hard life...Meeting Luna and the journey they are on absolutely changes him and I was so excited to see it...
Now Luna...When we start our story we are focused on her...and all in all, this story is about her.
Boy is she someone to look up to.  You know as I said Fowler had a harsh past, well hers is a sad one and when a certain element in the room secret is revealed, let me just say WOW...it brings the dark aspect to a while new level in this book...But you are going to have to find that out for yourself..
Ahhhh...this book...
Just typing this out with knowing how the last 15% ended...GAH...I am dying!!!
Major surprises and reveals happen and then...THEN...yes...we get a cliffhanger...
I about fell out knowing this information and then BAM...I have to wait until book 2 to see what happens next...KILLING ME!!!
Really guys though...FANTASTICAL start to a new series by the fabulous Sophie Jordan...

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