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The Shadow's Heir (2012)

by K.J. Taylor(Favorite Author)

3.63 of 5 Votes: 5

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Harper Voyager

series

The Risen Sun

review 1: I felt like this was a case of an author having really good ideas, but not quite being able to execute them. I wanted to like Laela, but I had a hard time doing so, and I think it's mostly just that the writing quality wasn't quite there. The story itself was interesting, but characterization was not quite there. In general, it felt like a book from an inexperienced author. I will keep reading her work, though, because the ideas are definitely there. Just not the rest of the package yet.
review 2: “The Shadow’s Heir” by K.J. Taylor is the initial title in ‘The Risen Sun’ series and continues the sometimes somber tale started in ‘The Fallen Moon’ trilogy. The North is populated by the freed slaves and ruled by Arenadd Taranisaii who has his compani... moreon, the griffin Skandar, but feels constricted by his role as ruler. Laela Redguard had always felt outcast because of her obvious similarities to the Northern people and after the death of the man who she considered her adoptive father she elects to travel to the Northern kingdom where she will stand out only because of her blue eyes and lack of familiarity with the customs of the land. Her remarkable encounter with a stranger results in an unimaginable change in her life but she continues to be conflicted between the teachings she was raised with and those of her new home. Arenadd knows all about life-changing decisions and the unlikely pair may find a way to change the destinies of all who have sought refuge in the harsh North.This paranormal series picks up after all of the momentous changes in the previous trilogy. This particular story is not quite as dark as some of the previous tales (although it has some violence and its share of gory scenes) but it definitely opens up quite a few storylines even as it takes an abrupt and surprising turn. Arenadd has always been a little difficult for me to sympathize with but there is no denying that he and the griffin Skandar are memorable even though I cringe at the depth of violence they can sink to. This story showcases the author’s impressive ability to create a nicely developed world populated by complex characters who are often unwillingly forced into roles that they have to grow into. The interesting developments depicted in this tale set the stage for even more upheavals in the harsh world populated by these captivating characters and I look forward to seeing what new developments are birthed from this author’s labyrinthine imagination!© Night Owl ReviewsI received a copy of this title in return for an honest review. less

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