Marion Blackwood

A Storm of Shadows and Pearls

Sophie Elaina 

I love how action packed and fast to read this series is. Every chapter has you on the edge of your seat. If you like a fast paced fantasy that’s on the shorter side, yet equally enthralling, you’ll definitely enjoy this one. I probably prefer the first instalment plot wise, however there were more moments that added to the depth of the characters development and relationships, especially between Storm, the Master Assassin, and the King. Although I did miss the elves, there weren’t as much of them in this book as I’d hoped. Although I do think this was the right choice in terms of this particular story. I am rather interested to see what the author does to forward the plot in the next book and can't wait to see the relationships develop further and maybe a possible romance flourish.

I also really liked that we got to see more of the city in this one, there were elements that hinted to the wider world in which the story takes place and that was very interesting. Blackwood has a talent for setting the scene and making you feel like you're actually there. Overall this was a very enjoyable read and I look forward to reading more about the Oncoming Storm in future instalments.

Thank you to the author for providing an early copy for review!

Rating: 4 Stars

Manon van Heumen

I love how fast-paced these books are. The story was once again intriguing, and I read it in a single day!

A Storm of Shadows and Pearls

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