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Shadow Love
Twilight thought she knew what strange was until an obsidian mirror is delivered to her family’s oddities shop, Vanpeer’s. With the mysterious arrival of Dwade, a man shrouded in secrets, Twilight’s life is thrown into a tailspin. Not only is she having memories that don't make sense, but she also finds herself torn between her lifelong best friend Preston and the mysterious stranger. As if that weren't enough to handle, women who look like Twilight start turning up dead in the French Quarter. With a choice between appeasing the gods and giving in to her shadow self, Twilight must make a decision that could decide her fate.
If you enjoyed The Vampire Diaries, then you'll love Shadow Love.
If you enjoyed The Vampire Diaries, then you'll love Shadow Love.
271 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 30, 2018
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February 16, 2024
I received this book for free. This does not impact my review in any shape or form.
Shadow Love, by Nadirah Foxx, is a paranormal romance that delves into the destructive passion between gods, and the risks someone will take to break away from that love. Twilight “Twyla” Vanpeer, the descendant of famous voodoo priestess Marie Laveau, operates her parent’s shop. Preston Montgomery, her best friend, is utterly infatuated with her, something she refuses to see. One day, after a particularly explosive argument with him, she finds herself in the hands (and arms) of Dwade Marks, an outlandishly dark man who makes equally outlandish claims. What starts off as a series of one night stands turns into something more dangerous when she realizes there’s more to this man, and her own power, that meets the eye.
As of right now, Ginny is my favorite character. Really. Even though best friends can put a damper on true love, in this case she was completely right. Although the way she handles her feelings is completely wrong, she comes from a good (albeit shady) place. And while I did enjoy the toxic love triangle between Dwade, Twyla, and Preston, these men seemed to only care about what Twyla could be to them, rather than who she actually is. Any time she refused their affections, it was like she was killing them. Literally. It’s like Twyla couldn’t have an identity of her own, and it infuriated me. It’s the reason why I loved the relationship she had with Ginny, and not just Ginny but her grandmother as well; it seemed that, for all the loved ones she had in her life, they’re the only ones who genuinely care for her physical and emotional well-being.
How Foxx handles Marjorie, who had a serious mental health condition, left a bad taste in my mouth. Especially with the mental deterioration that Preston and Dwade have presented. True, there was trauma present, but it shouldn’t be used as an excuse as to why Twyla should be with any of them.
That being said, I enjoyed the mythology interwoven into the story. I wished the chaos that Tezcatlipoca was infamous for was more fleshed out, as well as the sexual horror that encompassed Tlazolteotl. I like the idea of Tlazolteotl falling in love and trying to find the goddess of death, only to realize that, while she might’ve returned his feelings, she had a life of her own, something that he had apparently forgotten. And while this could’ve been a triumphant rebellion and subsequent downfall of the patriarchy and the destruction it brings, it wasn’t. Personally, I wouldn’t choose the friend who was being a complete jerk to me just because I rejected his romantic notions.
As such, I would give this book a 3 out of 5 stars.
Shadow Love, by Nadirah Foxx, is a paranormal romance that delves into the destructive passion between gods, and the risks someone will take to break away from that love. Twilight “Twyla” Vanpeer, the descendant of famous voodoo priestess Marie Laveau, operates her parent’s shop. Preston Montgomery, her best friend, is utterly infatuated with her, something she refuses to see. One day, after a particularly explosive argument with him, she finds herself in the hands (and arms) of Dwade Marks, an outlandishly dark man who makes equally outlandish claims. What starts off as a series of one night stands turns into something more dangerous when she realizes there’s more to this man, and her own power, that meets the eye.
As of right now, Ginny is my favorite character. Really. Even though best friends can put a damper on true love, in this case she was completely right. Although the way she handles her feelings is completely wrong, she comes from a good (albeit shady) place. And while I did enjoy the toxic love triangle between Dwade, Twyla, and Preston, these men seemed to only care about what Twyla could be to them, rather than who she actually is. Any time she refused their affections, it was like she was killing them. Literally. It’s like Twyla couldn’t have an identity of her own, and it infuriated me. It’s the reason why I loved the relationship she had with Ginny, and not just Ginny but her grandmother as well; it seemed that, for all the loved ones she had in her life, they’re the only ones who genuinely care for her physical and emotional well-being.
How Foxx handles Marjorie, who had a serious mental health condition, left a bad taste in my mouth. Especially with the mental deterioration that Preston and Dwade have presented. True, there was trauma present, but it shouldn’t be used as an excuse as to why Twyla should be with any of them.
That being said, I enjoyed the mythology interwoven into the story. I wished the chaos that Tezcatlipoca was infamous for was more fleshed out, as well as the sexual horror that encompassed Tlazolteotl. I like the idea of Tlazolteotl falling in love and trying to find the goddess of death, only to realize that, while she might’ve returned his feelings, she had a life of her own, something that he had apparently forgotten. And while this could’ve been a triumphant rebellion and subsequent downfall of the patriarchy and the destruction it brings, it wasn’t. Personally, I wouldn’t choose the friend who was being a complete jerk to me just because I rejected his romantic notions.
As such, I would give this book a 3 out of 5 stars.
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