Title: The Shadow Prince

Series: Legends of Thezmarr

Author: Helen Scheuerer

Genre: Romantasy

Year of publication: 2023

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In a realm on the brink of destruction, evil forces snatch innocents to suffer fates worse than death. Only a monster hunter and her monstrous enemy can stop them.

Drue Emmerson, noblewoman-turned-ranger, wants one vengeance. With her family slain by the vicious shadow wraiths, she’s determined to defend her fallen kingdom. And that means carving out the hearts of every dark creature she can find.

Talemir Starling, celebrated warrior of the realms, has a dangerous he’s a half-wraith, kin to the creatures wreaking devastation on the world. He’ll do anything to keep his true nature under control… especially around the woman who’s vowed to destroy him.

When someone Drue cares about disappears, all signs point to Talemir’s kind. But he’s determined to prove he’s no monster, and to seek answers of his own. Begrudgingly, the pair must join forces to uncover the deadly truth.

But in a world of chaos and carnage, where danger lurks at every turn, deadlier still is their attraction to one another – the one thing that might just spell the end of them both.

Will Talemir win Drue’s heart? Or will she carve his out before the end?

Although I already knew parts of Drue and Talemir’s story, this book added so much more depth for me!

Whilst I enjoyed it, I didn’t love it quite as much as the other Legends/Ashes of Thezmarr books. I think that mainly came down to the fact that I didn’t really gel with Drue, although I can’t fault how fiercely she loves and protects the people she cares about.

Talemir, on the other hand, fits perfectly alongside the other Warswords: cocky, built, arrogant… and he has wings. Honestly, what more could you want?!!!

The plot was strong, the writing was engaging, and it earns major bonus points for featuring a one-tent storyline, always a win!!!!

If you’re looking for a spicy romantasy that can technically be read as a standalone, this is one to pick up… but trust me, you really need to read Legends of Thezmarr!

⭐ Rating: 4 out of 5

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