Review: Of Spells and Shadows by Krystal Shannan & Camryn Rhys

20 December of 2016 by Jean

Reviewer's Rating: 4

4.0Overall score

A great beginning to the Moonbound spin-off series.

Of Spells and Shadows By Krystal Shannan and Camryn Rhys

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Released: December 20, 2016

Publisher: Moonbound Books

Series: Courts of Draiochta, Book 1

Synopsis

Two eunuchs and a virgin walk into a bar…

Orphaned as a child and desperate to belong to someone, Kinsey Fletcher will do anything to find her uncle–her last living relative. This young witch has an impenetrable bond with Colin Ward, the wolf who saved her as a child, but nothing can replace the unconditional love that was stripped from her so long ago. When Dominic, the captain of the wolf guard, is tasked to escort Kinsey to America to find this absent uncle, Colin’s jealousy puts the trio at risk. Kinsey belongs to him–only to him.

But America doesn’t provide Kinsey with the joy she so desperately searched for. The magickal world is corrupt and full of politics, betrayal, and lies. And now, Dominic, Colin, and Kinsey can’t trust anyone–possibly not even each other. Can Kinsey find the love and belonging she desires, or will she be forced to push away both of the men who have saved her life?

The Courts of Draiochta were built in the Dark Ages to protect witches from human barbarians. But one man threatens to unravel centuries of work, and the mothers of the magick world–the Mathairs–have no choice but to hide his existence.

Review

Reviewed by Jean

A great beginning to the Moonbound spin-off series.

When I first began reading Of Spells and Shadows I wasn’t sure where the series was headed or if it had any tie into the previous series. That understanding came much further into the book. Suffice it to say, yes there is a tie in. For further clarification, the Courts of Draiochta series takes place directly after the Moonbound series. Rather than one villain we now have a whole messed up culture permeated with self-righteous entitlement. And our main characters are the star pawns in an age-old game of politics and cover up. A lover’s triangle of two werewolves and a witch… or two eunuchs and a virgin…

In a culture where witches rule and werewolves are the glorified collared watchdogs, Colin and Dominic are half siblings. One royal the other not and yet both fated to the same outcome. Well, that is the plan anyway. Colin has been in love with Kinsey since the day he and Dominic saved her life as a child. Dominic, on the other hand, does anything and everything to avoid the state of love even familial love. One is everything you could wish for in an older brother. The other is cold and stoic. And only one will walk away with the girl.

Since the day Kinsey’s mother was felled by a tree protecting her, Kinsey has felt alone. Her one relative treats her more as a servant than as blood. Her magic is next to nothing and left her the brunt of ridicule. In her loneliness is it any wonder she’s become rather bookish? The only person Kinsey has had throughout the years is Colin. He’s the brother she never had. Yet any type of relationship between the two is forbidden. Now Kinsey has the chance to locate a missing uncle, one she never knew about. But when Kinsey and the two werewolves are sent to Somewhere, TX to locate her uncle they are dumped into a situation none of them could have foreseen. Life in America is so not the Court of Draiochta.

Rough and tough Texan cowboys meets stuffy court deceit and politics in Of Spells and Shadows. The Court of Draiochta series promises an entirely new set of possibilities and conflicts. I’m not sure where the authors plan to go next with this series but I’m definitely on board for the ride.

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About Krystal Shannan and Camryn Rhys

Krystal

Krystal Shannan

Krystal Shannan, also known as Emma Roman, lives in a sprawling ranch style home with her husband, daughter, and a pack of rescue Basset Hounds. She is an advocate for the American Society of Autism and shares the experiences and adventures she’s been through with her daughter whenever she can.

Needless to say, life is never boring when you have an elementary-aged special needs child and half a dozen 4-legged friends roaming the house. They keep her and her husband busy, smiling, and laughing.

Krystal writes magick and Emma doesn’t. If you are looking for leisurely-paced sweet romance, her books are probably not for you. However, for those looking for a story filled with adventure, passion, and just enough humor to make you laugh out loud. Welcome home!

Camryn Rhys

Author of hot historical romance with paranormal elements and co-author of the Moonbound series–a spinoff of the VonBrandt Werewolves from Somewhere, TX.

Loves Florentines and lightbulbs. Writes about cowboys who cook and demons who captain airships and werewolves who save the world. Once met Queen Elizabeth. Can swallow a sword. Eats jalepenos by the handful. Former chef, turned writer. Currently living in Canada. Owns a falcon. Not all parts of this bio are equally true.

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