How goes it, bookworms?

May is in full effect, and over here in Kansas City the weather’s really nice. Not a lot of book events this month, so social events have been taking over and I’m enjoying some catch up time.

With all the social stuff, you already know I’ve been fiending for some alone time with a book, so my book buddy Misty and I decided to continue the Shadow Walker series together with Shadow Pawn (Shadow Walker #2) by Jina Bazzar.

Misty and I really enjoyed the first book, so let’s see how this one went!

Note: This post is my individual review, soon to be followed by a buddy read convo with Misty. 

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Book Review: Shadow Walker (Shadow Walker #1)

Blurb

Betrayed, hunted, afraid…half broken.
Melaina escaped Henry Nazar’s thugs, but her loved ones paid the price.
Desperate to find her aunt, Melaina accepts help from the last person she should: Soldier Bradley Savini, her ex-boyfriend turned rogue hunter.
Together, they embark on the hunt for Camila’s whereabouts, dodging thugs, soldiers, and other breed with agendas of their own.
And what they uncover could be the one thing to break Melaina forever.

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The Review

This was such a phenomenal sequel! Sequel’s rarely fare better than the first novel in a series, but I liked this one a little bit more than the first book.

Melaina’s aunt has been taken, and she must risk everything to get her back. However, with Henry Nazar and others constantly on her trail it will take more than sheer ambition to meet her goal. As Melaina deals with the constant punches life throws her way, her quest for a better life throws her even deeper into the treacherous world she wants to escape from.

What I loved most about this book was the world building. This novel took what we learned about Mel’s broken world and turned the dial up to eleven. There is so much more to the order of things, and I was captivated by each twist and turn as more was revealed.

Mel continues to grow and progress along her journey. This time around I got to see the softer side a bit more, and that was a really nice contrast to her hardened demeanor that she projects. Her ex Bradley had plenty of development too, and his aspirations are truly revealed, so I appreciated getting to understand him on a deeper level.

And holy moly, this plot was insane (in a good way)! From the very start, this novel moves quickly and doesn’t let up for a second. There was plenty of superpowered action, revelations and betrayals that shocked me, and the occasional respite to maintain a great balance throughout. After finishing this book, I’m fiending to find out what happens next.

Highly, highly recommend this series!

That’s A Wrap!

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