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A Twist of the Blade

Shadows and Crowns, Book 2

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A Twist of the Blade

By: S.M. Gaither
Narrated by: Jesse Vilinsky
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Who is Casia Greythorne?

Still reeling from an unimaginable loss and the revelation of an identity she isn't sure she wants to embrace, Casia has one plan: Try to control the strange magic awakening inside of her. Mastering that magic will take her and her friends on a quest through cursed lands, into the dwellings of old gods, and deep into a Southern empire filled with deadly foes and unlikely allies.

Meanwhile, the foundations of the Kethran Empire continue to crumble. The king-emperor clings to his crown with increasingly bloodied hands. Monsters and soldiers alike stalk Casia's every step, determined not to let her return to claim a throne that is rightfully hers. Still, the greatest threat to her possible rule may not lie in the king-emperor, but in a former captain of his army - a man with whom she came dangerously close to falling in love.

Elander Revenmar thought he knew who he was. He had a mission, a plan, a god he was content to serve. Then came Casia. A woman as mysterious as she is dangerous. One he should have stayed away from and whose life he never should have saved.

Because salvation always comes with a cost.

And some debts can only be paid for in blood.

©2021 S.M. Gaither (P)2021 Tantor Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Magic
Immersive Worldbuilding • Engaging Plot • Excellent Voice Acting • Relatable Flawed Characters • Rich Lore

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Book one was good, book two - wow oh wow did I find myself devouring this read! This book explored way more of the lore, the mysterious power in Cass, and didn’t waste too much time with the “you lied to me so I hate you now” trope thankfully. Am I the only enemies to lovers girlie who is starting to burn out on this particular scenario? 😅 This sequel was everything I needed to get re-engaged with this plot. I hung on for the characters, but now we have plot too - chef’s kiss!

Method: Audio 🎧

Characters: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Plot: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Spice: 🌶️.5

Narration: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️.5

Pleasantly impressed!

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I reviewed the first book and I loved it. I don’t know if I’ve ever said this before for any author but… I liked the second book even more. I was literally crying and now that I’m done I’m leaving this review and immediately buying number three. Also great performance. Really great performance.

Dude.

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This series keeps getting better and better. I have been absolutely devouring it. I can’t wait to read what happens next.

Better and better!

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these are really good books so far. great character development and interesting drama. exciting magic and play of arms. overall ready for book three!

very interesting plot

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Everything I love about fantasy fiction is in this book. Everything I tell you!!! My advice: definitely listen to this book, but wait until book 3 is out and dodge the utter devastation of realizing you have to wait 😭😱🤬

NOOOOO!!! I need Book 3 NOW!!!!!!!

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This book is filled with so much emotion. I love the overall storyline. Great narration.

Love this series

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Narrator really put their all into it and I appreciate it. A stunning sequel to a book I devoured.

Narration is so good!

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I Liked the story. However I disliked that lack of other animals. Other wise a good book.

Accents loved them

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Well written, suspenseful. A powerful tale on par with the excellent storytelling that is the norm for S. M. Gaither. The narrator bright the book to life and made it addictive listening.

Gripping

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Great writing and an engrossing story! I was not expecting these books to grab hold of me the way they have!

What a story!

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