A King of Masks and Magic

A Tale of Stars and Shadow, Book 3

De: Lisa Cassidy

Narrado por: Danielle Cohen

Vengeance rises in the shadows.

A storm is coming....

The Shadowhawk has been unmasked to those he trusts most. Montagn, the most powerful empire in the world, prepares for invasion. And back in the tangled alleys and dark streets of Dock City, Vengeance lurks.

Badly injured after the ambush that nearly claimed his life, Cuinn Acondor is recovering in the Twin Thrones, determined to grow strong so that he can go home and do more. Be more. Find a way to make a better country for his people. Talyn Dynan, reeling from the news that Montagn has been using Vengeance as a tool to undermine Mithranar from within, has a single purpose...return and raze them to the ground.

But Vengeance isn't their only enemy. The prince of night grows stronger, his grip on power in Mithranar tightening. A deadly strike to the heart of the Dumnorix family reveals a greater threat than anyone realized.

And when a dangerous revelation sends shockwaves through Mithranan society, Cuinn and Talyn must stand together and fight or risk losing everything they love.

©2020 Lisa Cassidy (P)2022 Tantor

Masterpiece!

Masterpiece! If you love books with strong female leads and a found family dynamic, this is a must-read. I was stuck in a reading slump, struggling to find the right book, until Audible recommendations led me to this absolute hidden gem

Excellent story and narrated

I like this author so much better than so many other fantasy writers because she doesn’t leave you in a negative feeling the entire book, but builds an anticipation without always having the lead character in a negative situation which can make the reader angry all the time. I’ve had to stop so many fantasy books because they focus on everything being so dire and negative that you can’t even enjoy the book because you’re so pissed off. I’ve had to stop a lot of books because of that this book is rich with magic creativity. Twist and turns I’m really enjoying it. Can’t wait to read the next one.

Keeps getting better!

Some of my favorite characters ever!! Cuinn is one of my top 5 favorite MMCs and Talyn is maybe the FMC I've most connected with on a personal level...ever....Love, love, love!!!

Suspense

Keeps you full of anticipation and excitement! I can’t wait to start book four. Excellent read.

Ate up Book 3!

So one thing I'm really enjoying about this series is that it has everything you could want in an epic fantasy! If you're hoping for spicy scenes, you won't find it here, but it's refreshing to have a strong, mature female character who doesn't turn into a brainless idiot controlled by hormones! I love this for the intrigue; the character building, the action and plot twists, and the strong emotional ties and comraderie among the wolves!

I would give this book 6 stars if I could

When people talk about a book or series altering their brain chemistry I don’t usually get it. This series has worked its way under my skin, into my heart and soul and the marrow of my bones.

The found family element is so well done. The plotting is so careful and clever that signs from the first two books slowly start to come into place in this book setting us up for an epic conclusion. The third book in a four book fantasy series often falls flat for me… but if I could give 6 stars to this one I would. I’ve been trying to savor this series, but I feel like I am in immediate need of the last book.

My heart is shattered, my brain is reeling, and I am aching to know what happens next.

I tried

I really tried hard to like this whole series. It has great potential. But it’s just so slow. And not a lot happens. The love story has so much potential but it really fall short for me.