| Series: | Gods of War #1 |
| Pub. Date: | Oct. 23, 2018 |
| Publisher: | Harlequin Audio |
| Narrators: | Melissa Moran Leo Barnabas |
| Length: | 14 hrs 48 min |
| Source: | Hoopla |
Shadow and Ice is a fun and action-packed new series from Gena Showalter, that has lots of room to grow as we move forward. The Terra (Earth) realm has been invaded by immortal warriors who have come to fight for dominance and the spoils of the All War. So this series is part paranormal, part science fiction, and part steamy romance!
Our hero for this first installment is Knox of Iviland, an immortal warrior who can control shadows and has won several of the previous All Wars. One thing is driving Knox, and that thing is vengeance with a capital V. He was ruthless and driven, and didn't quite know what to do with himself when a spitfire human starts derailing his long-standing plans and motivations. I really liked Knox as a hero. Yes, he was battle-hardened and jaded, but he also had a vulnerable side, and he did go against all his instincts when it came to our heroine.
Speaking of, Vale London, our heroine, is a feisty mortal who unwittingly stumbles onto our immortal warriors and into the the All War with her foster sister, Nola. Vale has to quickly adapt to her new reality, and stave off fighting and danger at numerous turns. This of course isn't as much of a hardship as it could've been, as Vale has Knox by her side. I did like Vale for the most part, there were a few times that I thought she was too stubborn, but it was a minor issue. I did like the abilities she gained through the All War, and I hope we see more of this couple in the future.
The All War itself was an interesting dynamic. Multiple realms fighting over new territory because they have destroyed their own. Each seems to have a sadistic ruler, or some other reason that they are motivated to win the war. As the story progresses, you will see why we will likely have lots of good fodder for future books. I am definitely looking forward to meeting some of the other heroes and heroines.
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About the Author
Gena Showalter is the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of the spellbinding Lords of the Underworld and Angels of the Dark series, two young adult series--Everlife and the White Rabbit Chronicles--and the highly addictive Original Heartbreakers series. In addition to being a National Reader's Choice and two time RITA nominee, her romance novels have appeared in Cosmopolitan (Red Hot Read) and Seventeen magazine, she's appeared on Nightline and been mentioned in Orange is the New Black--if you ask her about it, she'll talk for hours…hours! Her books have been translated in multiple languages.
She’s hard at work on her next novel, a tale featuring an alpha male with a dark side and the strong woman who brings him to his knees. You can learn more about Gena, her menagerie of rescue dogs, and all her upcoming books at genashowalter.com or Facebook.com/genashowalterfans
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