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Shadow in Starlight

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For Starters...WOW! Shadow in Starlight follows the standard romance theme: man meets woman, they fall in love, something happens to tear them apart and then they get back together. However, what makes this novel so special are the characters themselves. Set in the Middle Ages of a mythological world where dragons still fly and wizards do roam, Moreya Fa travels as an unwilling royal bride to a neighboring country as a weapon to annihilate the family of her future husband. You see, when ever she is outside, she calls the dragons within the vicinity, who kill everyone around her and carry her off to their caves. Our hero, Preece the Warmonger thinks himself immune to the beautiful woman he is escorting through treacherous borders to her fiancé. An outcast, that hires out his sword to save money to go to Atarxia, an island where he wouldn't have to live with constant scorn, he doesn't understand how Moreya could see the person he is behind the dark cowl he hides behind. However, when they are attacked, and the dragons come, somehow after rescuing Moreya, she pleads with him to take her to his Island sanctuary. Unable to deny the beauty her request for assistance, Preece takes her as both his wife and life mate, but before they are able to flee the continent, they are betrayed. When each of them tries to save the other, the new lovers are torn apart when Moreya is prevented from escaping with the dragons.

SHADOW IN STARLIGHT is a very fast paced magical journey with many twists. Both our characters are well developed. Although there are few descriptive details, somehow the world itself is alive and creates a visual masterpiece that stands out with exceptional clarity. With unique ideas, the romance is heartbreaking and achingly sweet. This is a real page-turner that will keep you enthralled till the happy end! I am greatly looking forward to future books by Ms Biondine!

This is a terrific story woven in a fantastic mix of medieval romance, fantasy, and even comedy. Ms. Biondine creates vivid landscapes, and characters that feel real and alive. As a design professional, I was truly impressed that Ms. Biondine's details & descriptions are fluid and easy yet wonderfully imaginative. I couldn't help feeling conected with the characters and settings. I'm hoping this is part of a series of books on these characters.

To simply say that I enjoyed Shadow in Starlight would be a gross injustice to the characters brought so vividly to life by Ms. BiondineŐs pen. Shannah Biondine has created a compelling adventure infused with ancient lore and magic; enhanced by an intriguing plot, and rich, believable characterization. One canŐt help but be caught up in the magical world that is Shadow of Starlight. I look forward to more from Ms. Biondine.