Das Buch war mein Jahreshighlight. Eigentlich lese ich keine englischen Bücher, habe mich jetzt aber daran gewagt und muss sagen: ich habe nichts erwartet, was in diesem Buch passiert. Das Magiesystem ist einzigartig, die Geschichte ist fantastisch und die tension zwischen den Charakteren ist sehr gut. Und über das ganze Buch hinweg stellt man Vermutungen auf, glaubt an Dinge, die dann doch wieder nicht so sind. Es ist fast unmöglich genau zu wissen, was geschehen wird. Am Ende war ich so überrascht, dass ich sofort nach Buch 2 griff. Aber Achtung: Vor dieser Reihe sollte man "Queen of cursed things" lesen - beziehungsweise die Reihe vorher lesen. Das hier baut darauf auf! Einfach WOW

damn it that was amazing and just a masterpiece. We might have a new fantasy series to challenge the OGs at hand!!! I freakin love the world setting! Its so damn amazing. We have rivaling kingdoms. Power seizing gods. Magic. Friendship. Romance. This book simply has everything. I stan our main character - Casia Greythorn. She is what I want from a fantasy fmc - she can fight. She doesn’t let fear hold her back. She has humor. And the portrayal of her traumata and struggles regarding this was just heartbreaking and so relatable and well done! And the dynamic with her friend group is just adorable and heartwarming. I loved each and every one if this group. They are all individuals that contribute their own essential part to this power gang - and to this book!! And damn you Elander, commander of the kings army. I fell for him. I fell hart. He’s just exactly what I needed him to be - there was no way around him. He reminds me of Casteel from fbaa and also Rip from plated prisoner. So naturally as hard as I fell for those two - I fell for him too. He also gives me somehow huge Henry Cavil Geralt of Rivia vibes - another plus for him. He is unapologetically attractive and basically the embodiement of 'can fight and fuck‘. And the tension and banter between him and Cas was just to die for. They fight. They are real enemies hating each other. And they cant stand each other’s present just as much as they cant stay away from each other. This series is perfection when you want a fantasy that is plot heavy but doesn’t lack with romance to die for. This series is the perfect double deal. You dont have to settle for one. The shadows and crowns series gives it all to you! Plot that leaves you anxious and on the edge if your seat. Romance to leave you giggling and smiling like an idiot. Friendship that is heartwarming and makes you just happy. THIS IS A MUST READ FOR EVERYONE. Especially fans of fbaa who where left disappointed by how the series developed after book one. This series holds it up until the end! Also if you love Throne of Glass - this os for you then! And for everyone who claims to love fantasy. 5