Shadow Fall by Audrey Grey

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Thank you to Blaze Publishing for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review. This in no way influences my opinion on it.





From the highly captivating prologue, I knew that this book will become one of my favourites. I have been excited about this book for a while because it seemed like something I'd like and I was right. I am in love with this wonderfully written awesome book. Just when I thought that I've read the best of 2016, this came along and shook my world. Shadow Fall reminded me of why I love YA Dystopian books. Audrey Grey weaves a fresh new world that is unrivalled, with a cast of stellar characters that you just can't help but love. Shadow Fall is a perfect blend of action, romance, mystery, adventure, intense moments and every page is simply a wonder.
Maia is simply a delightful, strong, snarky character, despite the numerous hardships she endured in the pits (A place worse than the underworld) she still emerged reasonably sane. Riser is intense, dark and there's just something about him that grabs my attention and makes him such a memorable character. Prince Caspian is delightful and even better than I expected. There is history between this three characters and a lot of baggage that makes understanding them a lot of fun. There are other notable characters such as Flame, the sarcastic rebel who accompanies Maia and Riser. Nicolai, the mysterious benefactor that offers Maia the chance to save her brother and get revenge over the unjust murder of her father by the emperor. Merida, a friend of Maia who went when through a lot of ordeals with her. Delphine, Caspian's betrothed who is a classic rich mean girl who is one of the Chose. Even the deplorable Emperor who never stopped proving how maniacal and depraved he was. All the characters were well constructed with plots that always entertain.
Shadow Fall is literally Hunger Games meet The Maze Runner meet Red Queen meet Divergent. This spectacular YA Sci-fi Dystopian book has many qualities from this aforementioned books that makes it stand out. The words flow together perfectly making each scene as exciting as the previous one. Maia's transformation into Lady Everly March was a really major way for her to become the amazing woman she is meant to be. Her adventures throughout the books was nothing short of being epic.
The Shadow Trials was one of my favorite aspects of this book despite how it ended, I could feel every emotion intensely as the characters experienced trials after trials. The bonds of friendship, family, love for all of mankind was something I admired about this book. There are simply not enough words to describe this masterpiece Audrey Grey has created.

With three major characters that never stops putting me on the edge of my sit, Very well constructed and well written plots, adventures that left me gasping with each twists and turns, a romance that is just too freaking amazing, a villain that makes me want to introduce him to dementors, an ending that left me frozen with shock, I declare Shadow Fall one of the best books I have ever read. Any fan of Sci-Fi, Dystopian, YA even Fantasy, this is one book you do not want to miss. I will eagerly await future installments in the series.

P.S: Isn't that cover simply divine? I want to cuddle with it!!!



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