Reign of Shadows (Reign of Shadows, 1)

Destiny and darkness collide in this romantic, sweeping new fantasy series from New York Times bestselling author Sophie Jordan, perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Leigh Bardugo.Seventeen years ago, an eclipse cloaked the kingdom of Relhok in perpetual darkness. In the chaos, an evil chancellor murdered the king and queen and seized their throne. Luna, Relhok's lost princess, has been hiding in a tower ever since. Luna's survival depends on the world believing she is dead.But that doesn't stop Luna from wanting more. When she meets Fowler, a mysterious archer braving the woods outside her tower, Luna is drawn to him despite the risk. When the tower is attacked, Luna and Fowler escape together. But this world of darkness is more treacherous than Luna ever realized.With every threat stacked against them, Luna and Fowler find solace in each other. But with secrets still unspoken between them, falling in love might be their most dangerous journey yet.

From School Library Journal

Gr 7 Up—Luna, an orphaned princess, has been living in a tower with her rescuers since they saved her from an assassin on the day she was born. On that day, her kingdom and all its neighbors were plunged into seemingly eternal darkness thanks to a lunar eclipse. What's worse, enormous flesh-eating creatures (called "Dwellers") came scuttling out of the ground as the endless night fell hard on the land. Now, 17 years after the eclipse, Luna happens to rescue a rugged survivor named Fowler, who agrees to travel with the princess to a fabled island free of Dwellers. What begins as a fast-paced adventure quickly gets bogged down in the quagmire of Luna and Fowler tromping through the forest, fighting with each other, avoiding getting killed, and resisting the urge to fall in love. Luna, who is blind, has heightened senses and has been trained to fight, yet she falls into the damsel-in-distress role much too readily. There are some moments of true suspense, but Luna's characterization is inconsistent. The cliff-hanger ending guarantees more books to come, though readers might not feel compelled to stick around. VERDICT An additional purchase where apocalypse and fantasy novels tinged with tame romance are popular.—Abby Bussen, Cudahy Family Library, WI

RT Book Reviews

“Effortless fantasy with high romance, REIGN OF SHADOWS keeps you intrigued until the final sentence.”

Kirkus Reviews

“Star-crossed romance smolders.”

Sarah J Maas, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of the Throne of Glass series

“Set in a dark, petrifying world of nightmares, and chock full of harrowing action, swoon–worthy romance, and a compelling, formidable pair of protagonists, REIGN OF SHADOWS was a thrill ride from start to finish!”

Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

“There’s more than blindness to Luna, and her sightlessness is authentically depicted as an advantage at times and a vulnerability at others. This will appeal to readers drawn to romance.”

Jennifer L. Armentrout, #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling authorPraise for UNINVITED:

“An exciting and unique fantasy, full of suspense and romance.”

Carrie Ryan, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of The Forest of Hands and Teeth seriesPraise for UNINVITED:

“UNINVITED asks the question: will you let the world define who you are or will you choose to define yourself? Put simply: I loved this book!”

Rachel Vincent, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling authorPraise for UNINVITED:

“A riveting, disconcerting vision of a near–future corrupted by genetic profiling. Thoroughly unputdownable.”

BooklistPraise for the Firelight series:

“this fast–paced story is a solid addition to the dystopian genre.”

Colleen Houck, author of NEW YORK TIMES bestselling TIGER’S CURSEPraise for the Firelight series:

“The Firelight series is a rare sparkling gem. I delved into the mystical world and discovered a fast–paced, gripping story. …Anytime my readers ask for a book recommendation, I always say, ‘Read Sophie Jordan!’”

Kiersten White, New York Times bestselling author of ParanormalcyPraise for the Firelight series:

“Firelight soars to dizzying heights, combining forbidden love, scorching romance, and thrilling danger.”

Kerrelyn Sparks, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author on FIRELIGHTPraise for the Firelight series:

“Magnificent and masterful! A world so captivating, you’ll never want to leave!”

BooklistPraise for the Firelight series:

“Jordan’s compelling addition to the supernatural star–crossed lovers theme is equal parts taut suspense and sensuous romance.”

Kirkus ReviewsPraise for the Firelight series:

“Just surrender to the sizzle.”

Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

“This imaginative and intense story leaves you wanting more.”

About the Author

Sophie Jordan grew up in the Texas hill country, where she wove fantasies of dragons, warriors, and princesses. A former high school English teacher, she’s the New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling author of more than fifty novels. She now lives in Houston with her family. When she’s not writing, she spends her time overloading on caffeine (lattes preferred), talking plotlines with anyone who will listen (including her kids), and streaming anything that has a happily ever after.

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