Plot: On the day Princess Luna was born, there was an eclipse that brought a darkness across the whole world. And with the darkness came the Dwellers, monsters from under the earth that now have the ability to stay above ground for much longer. On the same day, Luna's parents were betrayed and killed by High Chancellor Cullen. But among all the chaos of that fateful day, Luna was saved by a guard and whisked away into the dark woods. Seventeen years later, the eclipse continues to darken the world and the dwellers have killed and consumed most of the kingdom. Raised in a tower in a cursed forest all her life, Luna stays with her rescuers Sivo and Perla. But, Luna longs to leave the tower and live her life - however long or short that may be. Outside, the threat of the dwellers are relentless and the dangers too great for them to even consider leaving. But, on a quest to show Sivo that she can survive the outside on her own, Luna leaves the tower only to find a young man named Fowler and two siblings in need of her help. She brings them back to the tower with her, only to trigger a course of events that will change her world and her heart forever.
Review: Full of adventure, action, and romance, Reign of Shadows was a great read from start to finish! Luna and Fowler had such a beautiful connection and I loved how their feelings for each other developed over the course of the story. You can sense that Jordan was slightly inspired by the story of Rapunzel in her novel, but I definitely wouldn't call this a retelling. With Fowlers troubled past and Luna's uncertain future, their story is one I can't wait to read more about. Perfect for Y.A. readers 13 and up!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars!
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