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Realm of Shadows: an enemies to lovers fae fantasy (The Iron King's Assassin Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Thea Atkinson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 96 ratings
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Death has always tried to shove a homemade shiv past my ribs.
I'm a monster hunter, so death is no stranger. Now, as I languish in this dank cell deep in the heart of Fae, He's so close I can smell His breath. It smells of cinnamon. Wears the face of the Shadow Court's dark enforcer. Gorgeous, powerful, and utterly ruthless. Just to prove a point, he executes the only friend I have here before he turns his violent eye to mine.

In that instant before he prowls toward me, I know I might never make it out of this realm alive. Might never see my sister again or be there to protect her when this brute is tasked to execute her as well because I dared try to undermine his boss.

"Scream," he whispers into my ear. As if this is all just a show. A production meant to scare the monster hunter into behaving. But I've seen the violence done to my friend. I know she's dead because of me, and I know when the blow comes, it's going to hurt—badly.

Except…it doesn't. I feel nothing. And that has to be worse.

Because in that one moment of mercy, his dark eyes meet mine, and everything changes…

Readers who enjoy Jennifer L Armentrout and Sarah J Maas will fall in love with this romantic urban fantasy series filled with enemies to lovers vibes and stuffed with plenty of action and intrigue.
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    The Iron King's Assassin
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CH95ZK5X
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (October 10, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 10, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1979 KB
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 376 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B0CKD8P1YR
  • Customer Reviews:
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Thea Atkinson

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Thea is a NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY Bestselling Author who writes action-packed urban fantasy with dark themes. She used to have a black lab at her feet when she wrote, warming up the calves. Now it's just a cuppa tea keeping her warm.

Whether she's finding ways to lure Isabella Hush into the Shadow Bazaar or throwing the switch on a new monster, her characters are usually deeply wounded individuals struggling for redemption. The romance is slow-burn but worth it, and the humor just might have a touch of Canadiana.

She's a huge fan of Patricia Briggs and Laurel K Hamilton and hopes you'll enjoy slipping into the skin of the characters she's created.

Hang out with her on Instagram or Facebook or follow her on Amazon. Grab a free book at her website.

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a special shout out to Brenda Levy Tate for the awesome author photo wherein I don't look too dog-lady crazy.

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Lene Blackthorn
5.0 out of 5 stars Dark and violent
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2023
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The second book of this series is far more violent and darker than book one. Sure, we cannot forget the FMC, Ava, is a hunter forcefully hired as assassin, but this book has graphic descriptions of far more dark themes than just killing, and even someone with my iron stomach might have a weaker moment with the vivid imagination at play - and that's something meant to give credit to the author for so masterfully bringing out the dark themes. If you get triggered easily, I suggest you don't follow Ava down the dark road consisting of blackmail, torture, abduction, human trafficking of the worst kind, and other very graphic gory scenes. On the other side, the story strengthens the image of Ava's fierceness, her stubbornness and warrior soul, but also her flaws and weaknesses which make her very human and easy to understand. On top of that I really enjoy trying to solve the mystery that is Blade, as well as Stone's real role in the story and the influence or power of some other characters. And, I really enjoyed the scene at Erachne's, having such equipment at home would be any woman's dream garderobe. Fitting title of this second book and I am looking forward to the next one.
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Nicole T.
4.0 out of 5 stars Intense
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2024
The character and world building gets added to in this sequel. The story still focuses on Ava’s journey as she tries to figure out how she is going to complete her task. Her anger and bitterness is still very present and a new part of the plan threatens to derail her. There is a lot of tension and violence. I was on the edge of my seat for half the book because you just don’t know what will happen to a human woman in the fae realm as they are not exactly welcome. Well unless as a slave! I cannot wait to see what happens with Ava in the third book!!
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Mom2three
5.0 out of 5 stars Darker than the first book
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2023
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This series must be read in order. The story picks up right where the last one ends, and things continue to be wild and crazy. The whole series is a whirlwind of action and adventure, and it has a fast pace that keeps me glued to the pages. This one felt more emotional to me, but that could be because I'm connecting more and more with Ava. She just can't catch a break. If you love gritty, fast-paced urban fantasy reads then this one will be a winner.
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Di Kecap
4.0 out of 5 stars Engaging story
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2024
If you're looking for an intriguing and engaging series about assassins, monster hunters, and the Fae, look no further, this series is a must-read. I can't wait to read what Ms. Atkinson has in store for our monster hunter, Ava.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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Debra L. Martin
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic next installment!
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2023
After being blown away by book 1 in this new series, I couldn't wait to read and devour this book. When we left off, intrepid monster hunter Ava Ashe, is being blackmailed into accepting a job to kill the Fae king before his coronation. If she doesn't follow through with the assignment, one of the Fae warriors, Flint, will kill her sister. Even though Ava's sister won't even accept her calls, there's no way that Ava will let anything happen to Kit. Her one weakness is a gorgeous High Fae, Stone, and they nearly get it on when all hell breaks loose. The Fae Mafia kidnaps her and brings her before the Mafia boss, Terran, in Fae land. Come to find out, Stone is the son of the boss, and now Ava feels totally betrayed that her would-be lover had an ulterior motive for being with her.

When she is thrown into the Fae dungeon for insubordination to Terran, she finds out that another Fae she knows, Blade, the owner of the tavern where she's kidnapped from, is the boss's dark enforcer and also another son. It takes 3 days and a very horrifying lesson from Blade when he transforms into a hellhound before Ava knows she can't bluff her way out of the assassin job. Unfortunately, to be ready to infiltrate the Fae King's coronation ceremony and catch the eye of the king, she needs a special dress only available by a hermit-like dressmaker. This dressmaker can only be reached by traveling along the Shadow Road, a road filled with all manner of monsters. She still hasn't forgiven Stone for his betrayal in having her kidnapped in the first place, and when he volunteers to accompany her, Terran insists Blade be the one to take her. This sets the stage for a roller-coaster ride of emotions.

Miss Atkinson is a master storyteller and has an unbelievable imagination for all manner of bad situations and monsters for Ava and Blade to encounter along the Shadow Road. All the while, Ava is cataloging everything about Blade because her ultimate goal is to kill them all--Terran, Blade, and Stone, plus any other Fae that get in her way. Ava is one badass woman, but she's still human, and when she comes against stronger Fae and their magic, it forces her to do the one thing she hates--have patience and wait for the perfect opportunity to carry out her vengeance. Her skills and endurance are sorely tested when she's betrayed again and taken by a horde of low Fae when she and Blade stop for the night. Now our girl Ava is in serious trouble. She's half-naked and has no weapons except her bravado and skill set as a monster killer.

If you like pulse-pounding action with all kinds of twists and turns thrown in for good measure, you won't want to miss this second installment of the series. To fully appreciate how Ava ends up in a Fae dungeon in the first place, I recommend starting with book 1. You won't be disappointed!

I voluntarily read the advanced reader copy, and all opinions are my own.
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Leslie Twitchell
5.0 out of 5 stars Paranormal read
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2024
Realm of Shadows is a great read. I love the banter between Blade and Ava. This does end on a cliffhanger and I can't wait to find out what happens next.
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Doug Williamson
5.0 out of 5 stars No good choices
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2024
Nothing dealing with the fae is ever simple, hence our heroine's current plight. Now she is faced with a choice better the lesser of two evils, but even that choice might not be enough.

This is book two of the series. It does okay as a standalone, but I recommend starting at the beginning so you understand the backstory.

This is a urban fantasy story involving the fae. The story is well written and easy to read with an intriguing setting that is fun to explore. The characters are well developed and they are what drew me into the story. I particularly like our heroine as she is tough and smart, just the way I like them. The plot moves along at a good pace and includes a nice blend of action and intrigue which keeps things interesting throughout. Overall, this was a great addition to the series and I look forward to the next book.

Highly recommended.
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Alice W. Gomide
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing sequel!
Reviewed in Brazil on October 18, 2023
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This is an amazing sequence to the first book. Thea's writing is so fluid, and just keeps you wanting to read more. Ava was already a badass in the first book, but now she's like over the charts!! And let's talk about the enemy to lovers here, I can't wait to read the next book!
This series is definitely worth the read!!

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