Shadow’s Soul is a great work of the Paranormal Romance genre. Jami Gray has no trouble weaving an enticing cast of characters and a whole different world. By the end of the book I found myself frustrated -in a good way-. I wanted to read more. Now I have not read Shadows Edge, but if it’s as good as the second installment then I am in for another adventure with Raine and Gavin.
I will never look at shifters and witches the same way again. She has taken classic races of paranormal creatures and placed a new twist on them. Raine’s past seems to still be haunting her, but Gavin refuses to let her give in. He also refuses to let her run from the heat and passion that fill her every time she is in his presence. The journey they take together in this book is one that takes her from almost fragile to strong. Not saying she isn’t a tough woman, because she is. Mentally though she feels broken to me, something the reader can identify with. But in the end she realizes that if she hopes to overcome the darkness threatening to suck her under, she has to realize she is strong, not broken.
Before the end of the book I found myself actually getting up and cheering her on, the whole mantra “I think I can, I think I can, I think I can.” Played over and over in my head. She finally came into her own with Gavin’s help, realized her strength, and stood up for herself.
The final action scene switched from pulse pounding, to sadness, it was the final nail in the coffin for me. It was the scene that finally made me realize I want to see more from Jami Gray.
The only thing that bothered me with this novel was our Heroine constantly questioned herself and her abilities, I understand why, but it happened too often for me. And I wish there had been more fighting scenes on the physical plane. Not that I did not love the metaphysical fighting on the psychic plane, which in my book was awesome. But you have a strong lead character both physically and psychically, I would have liked to see more physical.
Over all this book was very different from others I have read. My rating for this would be a 4.5 out of 5. I look forward to seeing more installments of this series from Jami Gray. Very few authors get me excited for a series, making me want to know what could possibly come next, but Mrs. Gray has done just that. I think anyone who loves Paranormal Romance should pick up this series and give it a shot, trust me, I do not think you will be disappointed.
I will never look at shifters and witches the same way again. She has taken classic races of paranormal creatures and placed a new twist on them. Raine’s past seems to still be haunting her, but Gavin refuses to let her give in. He also refuses to let her run from the heat and passion that fill her every time she is in his presence. The journey they take together in this book is one that takes her from almost fragile to strong. Not saying she isn’t a tough woman, because she is. Mentally though she feels broken to me, something the reader can identify with. But in the end she realizes that if she hopes to overcome the darkness threatening to suck her under, she has to realize she is strong, not broken.
Before the end of the book I found myself actually getting up and cheering her on, the whole mantra “I think I can, I think I can, I think I can.” Played over and over in my head. She finally came into her own with Gavin’s help, realized her strength, and stood up for herself.
The final action scene switched from pulse pounding, to sadness, it was the final nail in the coffin for me. It was the scene that finally made me realize I want to see more from Jami Gray.
The only thing that bothered me with this novel was our Heroine constantly questioned herself and her abilities, I understand why, but it happened too often for me. And I wish there had been more fighting scenes on the physical plane. Not that I did not love the metaphysical fighting on the psychic plane, which in my book was awesome. But you have a strong lead character both physically and psychically, I would have liked to see more physical.
Over all this book was very different from others I have read. My rating for this would be a 4.5 out of 5. I look forward to seeing more installments of this series from Jami Gray. Very few authors get me excited for a series, making me want to know what could possibly come next, but Mrs. Gray has done just that. I think anyone who loves Paranormal Romance should pick up this series and give it a shot, trust me, I do not think you will be disappointed.
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