Every Dark Shadow

An Epic Dark Fantasy Romance (Whispers of Dust & Darkness, Book 1)

De: Sarah Zimm

Narrado por: Shannon Parker Taing

Step into a dark, dangerous, intoxicating realm with cinematic world-building. Explore slow-burn romances, epic magic systems, fated bonds, hidden identities, stunning plot twists, and banter that will make you blush. In a kingdom on the brink of rebellion, a fugitive hunted for her bloodline faces twisted memories and rising darkness in pursuit of the truth about who she is and a way to bring down a sinister monarch.

For decades, a tyrant half-breed king has held the Magus throne and kept the magic-born in chains. That's all about to change...

In the mortal world, Ophelia Dannan is withering on a farm in old New York. She spends nights counting stars, avoiding the vigilance of family, and plotting to seize her freedom. But as memories of strange places and times surface, she suspects her life is nothing like it seems.

For four years, three protectors have shepherded Ophelia between mortal and magic realms, twisting her memories to keep a dangerous secret locked inside her safe. But when she slips through their fingers, crumbling their scheme, it propels them straight into danger.

As he king's armies give chase and a dark force rises to further threaten Magus, the four are forced to seek the truth of Ophelia's identity. Loyalties, love, and sacred friendships unraveling, they must face the fears and feelings that fester—and a powerful new enemy no one’s certain how to conquer—or they and their kingdom may fall into darkness.

Enjoyed by readers who loved A Court of Thorns and Roses, Shadow and Bone, Mistborn, Fourth Wing, and Throne of Glass. If you love a strong, clever heroine like Nynaeve meets Jo March, fell to your knees for the Darkling, and need an anti-hero that brings Kylo Ren energy, the Whispers of Dust & Darkness series will have you obsessed!

©2023, 2024 Sarah Zimm (P)2025 Sarah Zimm

What a start to a series

I received an ALC of this book and it was so good.

Definitely going to have to read/listen to book 2.

Following Ophelia and her guards as they try and keep her hidden from the king

The story line was amazing. I loved the multi character views and the magic in this world. There was some twist I didn’t see coming and very intrigued to see how it’s continued.

UNDER HYPED

UNDERHYPED

If you wished Shadow and Bones had more romance then this book is exactly what you need.

The magic system and work in this book is very similar to Shadow & Bone which helped be understanding the world building very quickly but thats where the similarities end, This is by no means a cut and paste story and I love that. The influence is there but the Every Dark Shadows plot is uniquely its own.

I will not give spoilers but I will say all the MMCs are YUMMY!!!! This is NOT a why choose and at max it’s a very subtle love triangle. The MFC has feeling for more than one MMC but I didnt feel that tensions that a typical love triangle has that many people dont like. (I personally enjoy a love triangle)

The MFC is just trying to understand her feelings and the MCC are supportive of her. It’s a love triangle with all the feels and none of the annoyingness lol (new word)

I loved seeing how each MMC views out MFC (Ophelia ). I think the author had a unique way of giving us multi POVs ( I did think the multi POV aspect got a little lost in the audio verse. I figured it out easier as I read along on my Kindle but it only took my a chapter or two to understand)

The kindle edition has beautiful chapter art and the audio narrator did a decent job of representing the many characters.I do with the audio was a female/male duet but again that didn’t stop me from devouring this book in 24hours.

I will definitely be continuing on with the series. Next is book 1.5 The Darkweilder. It’s a novella on the villain? Hero? Love interest? Only time will tell.

I will say that I don’t think I’d be mad with any ( or all hehehehe again not a why choose but I support that too) Ophelia ending up with any of the male love interests so far in the story.P

Every Dark Shadow

I absolutely love this story! it is so well written and the works building is incredible. The voice actor had done a good job with this as well. I have enjoyed listening to this book! The story comes alive around me.

Great Debut

4.5 stars
This is a dark fantasy book with epic world building, shadows, romance, a great magic system. This book gives me grishaverse vibes in all the best ways!! 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

I liked the suspense of trying to figure out Ophelia’s story. And her Keepers…Team Falcon…
The ending…I need to know how this continues.
I can’t wait for book 2!!!

As an audiobook, the narrator was great.
I read at 1.75 speed. For about half of the book I did immersion reading, which was amazing!!
This was the first time I had done that before!

Thank you Sarah Zimm and Audible for an ALC.

An Epic & Enchanting Fantasy!

“A woman with a broken heart has three choices, she imagines. Trust in time’s power to heal. Wallow in like company. Or go to the ends of the world to put the pieces back together. Perhaps Ophelia will do all three.”

Perfect for fans of When the Moon Hatched & Throne of Glass 🔥🔥🔥

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I hate the amnesia trope and this was confusing af. Wasn't for me, but I hope I'll pick it up someday again.