Reign of Shadows
Sophie Jordan
- Reading
- If intense creature peril may be unsettling, read together or check in after the escape scenes. The ending is a cliffhanger, so consider whether an unresolved finish suits your reader.
- Themes
- Survival and capability: Luna survives in isolation and is described as confident and capable, despite a disability she is unaware of until Fowler tells her. The book’s stance on this remains unclear.
- Romance amid danger: Luna is drawn to Fowler as they flee together; secrets and romantic feelings complicate their journey. Romance is a prominent strand, but its broader treatment and the resolution of their secrets are unclear.
- Worth knowing
- The story includes flesh-hungry creatures, grisly violence and harrowing encounters. Romance is described as discreetly consummated; misunderstandings and self-sacrifice also feature.