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A review by librarybookfamily
Empire of Shadows by Jacquelyn Benson
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A friend and I both read this around the same time. She loved the prologue and wanted more like it, and I didn't like the prologue at all.
I found the characters fun. It reads a little like the Mummy movie ('99) and Romancing the Stone ('84) had a delightful book baby. A well educated woman must work with a rugged man to find the answers to an ancient mystery. Slow burn romance, ridiculous situations and a touch of magic. A fun romp. Liked it enough I put book two on hold and am currently reading it. Interesting info on South American history.
I found the characters fun. It reads a little like the Mummy movie ('99) and Romancing the Stone ('84) had a delightful book baby. A well educated woman must work with a rugged man to find the answers to an ancient mystery. Slow burn romance, ridiculous situations and a touch of magic. A fun romp. Liked it enough I put book two on hold and am currently reading it. Interesting info on South American history.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood
Minor: Child death, Sexual content, Violence, Murder, and Colonisation
South American sacrifice rituals are mentioned (including children)
Slow burn - Longing glances, descriptions of body