In The Shadows

The Amari Series, Book 1

De: L.B. August

Narrado por: Madison Mitts, Theodore Zephyr

Damned by gods and threaded by fates, two mortals must embrace the darkness to find their true destinies.

Lilith Clarke is supposed to be dead: murdered by the vicious King Oren, her blood staining a field of daisies. But death would have been merciful. After years of having no name, she is finally given a title: Queen of Umbra. But it will cost her everything. Lily is now bound to King Asher, the most powerful and brutal shadow divinus in all of Omnia. Forced to rule in secret, she slowly loses herself to the darkness. She fears it will swallow her whole.

Until he arrives, tugging an ancient thread deep within her soul.

Theodore Kincaid seeks justice in Umbra but falls captive to his sworn enemy, the ruthless King Asher. Trapped in the kingdom that killed his beloved, his fate seems sealed until a chance encounter with the secret Queen of Umbra offers him an opportunity he can’t resist.

Theo and the Queen each believe that they are in full control, but neither is prepared for what the fates have in store.

Amidst a realm on the brink of chaos, two souls collide in a heart-wrenching tale of unveiling secrets, conquering the darkness, and igniting a love that could save or destroy.

In The Shadows is the first book in a new series filled with forbidden romance, enemies-to-lovers, magical powers, fated mates, and political intrigue. It’s perfect for fans of The Serpent and the Wings of Night, Fourth Wing, The Cruel Prince, One Dark Window, and A Court of Thorns and Roses.

In The Shadows features mature content and themes that are not suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. For all content warnings, please visit L.B.’s Instagram.

©2024 L.B. August (P)2025 L.B. August

The plot twists!

I was skeptical at first, I'm not a big fan of slow starts. But eventually it caught my curiosity and I needed to know what happened and why! It really turns into a Rollercoaster in the last few hours too! I listen in my car mostly, on my way to work, and the mmc voice actor can be tough to understand sometimes but that's really my only complaint! this was a good read!

Fantastic!

Absolutely loved the story, narration, everything!! Really good work from both the author and the voice actors. Can’t wait for book two!

The woman’s voice makes me angry

The story is great, but I could not get over how much the woman’s voice inspired anger in me. If she has a lung condition that causes her to lose her breath fast, then I take it back. Theo’s voice was fine.

Wow. I’m hooked

Can’t wait for a second book. The world building, the strong female lead. And the narration for audio was fantastic. I loved it.

Wowowwowow!

Oh my gosh! What an incredible debut from L.B. August! The world building and lore is beautifully crafted (and I’m still sorting out puzzles that I know will get solved). The characters are so well rounded. Lily is of the best feisty badasses I’ve read recently. I love her relationships with Theo, Nyx, and Juniper. I can’t wait for the sequel!

Theo and Madi out did themselves with their performances, and I’m officially spoiled for duet narration. Little things, like explosive laughter were just as impressive as were the full emotional moments. I will forever listen to anything they narrate.

Seriously, do yourself a favor and buy the audiobook. It’s one of the best I’ve listened to all year.

The passion of the readers

Loved the book. Surprised almost every chapter, and felt every emotion from sorrow and pity to laughter and awe

Finally!

A Shadow (Umbra) Mommy! This series is going to be legendary! This is only book one and the obsession and need for book two is an addiction. These Amari's will keep you on you toes. The world building, romance, action, steam...all of it is perfectly out together to create everyone's next addiction. Bravo!

Great story, Great Narration... mostly

I started this to fall asleep to at first before really diving in but I was hooked immediately. The story is amazing and the different pov for our ma's is smooth. I am dying for the second book.
the performance was great, a bit to breathy for me to love it, it sometimes made it hard to hear as well, but overall I am obsessed.

No no no … it can’t end there …

Ok obviously I need book two immediately. That was great. What a cliffhanger. I’m shook.

Good story line.

I love the story line. It was the female narrator that ruined it for me. I get the appeal of the ‘breathy’ voice but most of this audiobook seems like it’s just her breathing or gasping for breath.