Shadows of Ruin
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The king is dead. Ellevail has fallen. And I’ve been kidnapped by an annoyingly sexy, shadow-wielding prick.
When Kade Blackthorn kidnapped me in the middle of the siege, he sealed his fate. I will never trust his lies again.
With the marriage trials interrupted and my father dead, the throne is at risk of falling into the hands of his duplicitous royal advisor. But being hundreds of miles from home, there’s nothing I can do until I find a way to escape the arrogant man who stole my heart. No matter the cost.
Trapped in a kingdom that shouldn’t exist, brutality, betrayal, and a tyrannical king are just a few obstacles standing in my way of returning home. Now Kade has a prophecy of his own. One that seems too connected to my own to be a mere coincidence. Falling for him made me vulnerable once before, and it's a mistake I won’t make again.
The fate of Brookmere is at stake, so I will bury my feelings, escape my possessive captor, and return to those I left behind.
Even if doing so breaks my heart all over again.
Shadows of Ruin is the second book of The Broken Prophecy Series, a slow burn, NA / adult romantasy. Readers are encouraged to review the list of content notes inside before diving into this enemies-to-lovers, shadow daddy romance.
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The Broken Prophecy is a 2-book series with 2 released primary works first released in 2024 with contributions by Anna Applegate and Helen Domico.
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My heart is still recovering from this breathtaking sequel in The Broken Prophecy series! I've completely lost myself in these pages, feeling every moment of heartache, triumph, and burning tension alongside our beloved characters. 🖤✨
This sequel sweeps us away right after the earth-shattering events of Blooms of Darkness, following our fierce Illiana as she's spirited away by the enigmatic and devastatingly complex Kade Blackthorn. The enemies-to-lovers dynamic between these two has evolved into something so raw and authentic that it left me emotionally wrecked in the best possible way! 🔥
What captured my heart in this book:
- The discovery of a hidden kingdom that feels so vividly real, I could almost touch the shadows dancing on its walls
- Watching Kade transform from the man who whispers "I'd destroy this world or the next to keep you alive" into someone who proves it with every breath - his character development is absolutely soul-stirring
- Illiana's internal struggle between duty and desire, watching her fight to maintain her identity while her heart betrays her - it's painfully beautiful and so relatable
- A prophecy that weaves through their story like fate's own heartstring, pulling tighter with each revelation
The depth of emotion the authors have poured into these pages is simply staggering. I found myself holding my breath during tense moments, wiping away tears during vulnerable confessions, and clutching my kindle to my chest when the feelings became too overwhelming. The way they balance political intrigue and personal betrayal with a slow-burn romance that feels like a gradual sunrise - it's pure literary magic! ✨
This book deserves every one of its five glittering stars and more! If you're yearning for a story about found family that feels real and raw, a morally grey love interest whose devotion runs soul-deep, and a heroine whose strength lies not just in her ability to fight but in her courage to feel - this series needs to be in your hands right now! My heart is full, my soul is satisfied, and I'm already aching for book 3! ⚔️🖤
