SHADOW'S FALL is the third book in Dianne Sylvan's thrilling
Shadow World series. Sylvan remains an author who
throws me
for countless loops and has me leaping off bridges right
there with
her! There are several things that I adore about Dianne
Sylvan. First, I love the fact that not all things are
pretty and wonderful in the Shadow World. Sometimes things
just don't work out and that's okay. Second, I love the fact
that Sylvan has created characters that have average
everyday normal relationship problems. Sylvan's characters
have trust issues, they cheat, they lie, and they don't
always agree on everything. Third, I really love the fact
that not all relationships are created equal, not all
partners are of the opposite sex, and love doesn't just come
easily. Yes I really love the fact that Dianne Sylvan is not
afraid to tell it like it is. Love is not happily ever after
-- they get married and sail off into the sunset -- there are
never any major problems in the relationship- type stuff in
real life. This is the single fact that is most important if
you are going to read this series or begin this book. Life
is about struggle and SHADOW'S FALL is completely about that
struggle. Thank you Ms. Sylvan.
Now that that is out of the way...here's our story.
If you have not read the first two books, you have missed
out on a lot! Here's a quick synopsis:
All powerful Vampire David Solomon rescues Miranda Grey a
Grammy winning musician. Miranda, at this point, is a wreck
on all levels. Struggling to survive as an empathy Miranda
needs David in more ways than one and as he helps her they
fall in love. Fast forward to book 2. Not all things shiny
glitter and neither do all relationships. David acts on old
feelings and has an affair with ex-lover Devon. (oh, and yes
Devon is of the manly gender) Miranda and David both
struggle with his actions and each deals with the
relationship damage in their own way while remaining together.
SHADOW'S FALL continues the relationship struggles between
David and Miranda who ultimately have to move past the past
to save their people. Both David and Miranda carry a signet
that sustains their lives as long as they are not separated.
The vampire counsel is meeting in their territory and there
is an old enemy back on the hunt for Miranda's blood. With
all the major players playing this book provides some
powerful emotional scenes. There are several love/hate
relationships going on, then -- as with any good vampire
story -- there is also a huge complexity of betrayal and
violence, and not to worry Sylvan does not disappoint on the
love story.
I do feel that some of the plot lines in SHADOW'S FALL were
not what readers were expecting. There were times when I
felt that the story was dragging in the middle and I really
just wanted to shake Miranda and David to give them some
sense! Get over it already and move on people! I was also
disappointed with the ending. I am a series reader. Once I
start a series there is not too much (but a really horrible
book) that will stop me from reading the series in its
entirety. I really hate cliffhangers. I wish that publishers
and authors understood that I am going to buy the next one
because at this point I am involved in your character's
lives. I have to know what happens with them next and I will
be anxiously waiting for the rest of the story.
So for anyone reading SHADOW'S FALL right now -- Please,
please remember this is not your story, it is not your book,
and you have no idea what else Dianne Sylvan has in store
for Miranda and David, but I will bet it's gonna be good!
For three years, Miranda Grey-Solomon has kept her role as
Vampire Queen of the South separate from her Grammy-winning
music career. But now, her dual lives are starting to
collide, threatening everything Miranda and David, her
Prime, have worked for.
The entire Signet Council has descended upon Austin for its
ten-year summit, bringing with it Prime James Hart of the
Northeast, a sworn enemy come to take his revenge on those
who defied him. But Miranda and David receive an unexpected
offer of help from David's sire, an ancient and powerful
vampire with knowledge that may be their salvation--or their
doom.
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