Darian is an unusual woman. Abandoned by the one who made her, she slips further into the shadows with each passing day. The author will introduce the reader to Darian and the world she lives in quickly and efficiently. Darian isn't a doctor, lawyer, or accountant - she is an assassin, a job she takes very seriously. Until now, she has done mostly small jobs, but when the King of Shaede targets her and asks her to do a favor, Darian must think twice before agreeing.

The love interests in this book are very different from each other. Tyler is completely love-sick. He adores Darian and makes his feelings well known. The reader will have no problem loving Tyler. The King of Shaede on the other hand is not so easy to reconcile. He is almost uncaring towards Darian at times and arrogant. Darian has a choice to make, but what will she decide?

SHAEDES OF GRAY was pretty good. The tension between the Shaede King and Darian continues through much of the book without resolution. The reader gets a glimpse into Tyler's character and I expect we will learn more in future books within the series. While there is a romantic element within the book, the story is not consumed by who will our heroine choose. SHAEDES OF GRAY is an action packed debut for Amanda Bonilla that will have the reader begging for more.