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To Kill a Shadow

Katherine Quinn
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To Kill a Shadow

Katherine Quinn
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"In this sweeping debut, Quinn skillfully threads Kiara and Jude's lived-in-feeling romance with high-stakes life-or-death situations, making for an intriguing if familiar fantasy adventure. The cast is intersectionally diverse." —Publishers Weekly

“Right away, I was brought into the fictional world and all of its chaos. I thoroughly enjoyed the storytelling and beautifully descriptive writing.” —Could Be Reading

“I could go on forever, but I will end with this: do not sleep on miss Katherine Quinn. If you’re in the market for a thrilling YA fantasy romance (that feels to be more on the upper YA side for SURE), with a bi-sexual MC, tension and high stakes, betrayal and surprising reveals, look no further!” —Wicked Bee Books

“I'm obsessed with this book! When I read the premise, I thought it would be an interesting fantasy coming of age story, but it turned out to be so much more!” —Read with Kate 16

“I absolutely devoured this book, read all of it in one sitting and was immediately sad I didn't have more of this world to jump into! Definitely a. Top 10 read of the year for me.” —Rae’s Random Reads

“This is a fantastic beginning of a new series and I am looking forward to what happens next.
5 out of 5 stars.” —TC Books and More

“This story was so enthralling and captivating. I loved how Ki was so fearless and a true powerhouse. The push and pull between her and Jude was full of angst and tension but their witty banter was chef's kiss.” —Red Sonya Loves to Read

“5+++++ stars! wow I'm in shock, I’m in awe, so bewitched, this story is the best of the best, brilliant, dark, it is my first book by this author and it will definitely not be the last, it is SPECTACULAR!” —When Va Reads

“5 stars! Katherine Quinn is now an auto buy author for me. I was hooked from the very first page, and that's so rare for me.” —RoxasLoves

“Dark and daunting yet at the same time fierce, I absolutely loved the light and darkness wrapped up in To Kill A Shadow.” —Jotted by Jena

“This book spoke to me and I answered. Boy, did I answer. Ask me anything Kiara and Jude, it’s yours. ONE OF THE BEST FANTASY READS OF THE YEAR FOR ME. ALL CAPS AS IT DESERVES.” —Jessica DeSaMota

“This is an enthralling and imaginative fantasy novel that whisks readers away to a world of intrigue, romance, and daring adventure. Woah, this book was truly one I couldn’t put down an intriguing YA fantasy with romance and suspense.” —Rubie Reads

“This book! I was so pleasantly surprised by how much I really enjoyed it...YA hasn't been keeping my attention lately but To Kill a Shadow was one I couldn't put down.” —Erin Arkin 20

“The ending!! I cannot believe that we ended like that! I need the next book immediately. Overall, I would highly recommend this book!” —Maddie and Her Books

Overall rating: 4.6666665 / 5 from 6 reviews.

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Amazing!

"Best book I’ve read in a while! Bought it over a year ago and was just an incredible read. It was thrilling, sad, loving and just outstanding! Definitely would recommend!"

— Jordytoto7827 (5/5)

Would recommend

"Honestly I loved the book. I blew threw it on a day. Enjoyed the characters a lot."

— Echowaters (5/5)

To Kill A Shadow

"I really enjoyed the first 85%. I didn’t hate the main female character which is rare for me. The plot was interesting, and the side characters added something. The banter was delightful. For some reason I thought it was a stand alone. Even so, the ending felt rushed and like a lot was thrown in. I might have ignored the rushed ending more if there wasn’t another book. I am still looking forward to reading the sequel."

— Tayler (4/5)

Sprayed Edges!

"haven’t read yet but the sprayed edges are everything !! great addition to my shelf !"

— AshW (5/5)

Gorgeous!

"This book is gorgeous and it came without damage! I have yet to read it, but so excited!"

— JMeghan (5/5)

Enjoyable characters, rich settings, good story!

"'To Kill a Shadow' by Katherine Quinn is a split POV tale that follows the mingled paths of a Knight Commander named Jude Maddox and Kiara Frey, a young woman from a poor village, whose decision to protect her brother lands her in conscription. _x000D_ _x000D_ Jude, also known as the Hand of Death, is a brutally scarred warrior who is said to belong to the King. Marked inside and out, he's suffered greatly at the hands of those who should have loved him. . as much or more than he has from the enemies he has encountered. He's considered cold, hard, and unreachable, considering himself as much monster as the beasts he has felled. _x000D_ _x000D_ Kiara is an outcast in her village. Her connection with anyone left beyond her younger brother, is tenuous at best. Defiant, she's quick to anger and quick to fight, relishing the adrenaline of the challenge. . and that's exactly what puts her in peril. _x000D_ _x000D_ Though there is an overarching plot and clearly intentions for more in a series, I felt most of the book centered on the characters themselves. Quinn seemed to focus largely on the development of Jude and Kiara. . both as individuals. . and on the story growing between them. _x000D_ _x000D_ Pacing was moderate. . seemingly to allow time for things to expand between not only the main characters, but the cast of supporting characters as well. As is often the case, for me. . that meant it dragged just a little. Not enough that I ever wanted to stop reading, just enough that it felt like it took me a bit longer to read than it needed to. That's just my personal preference though and in no way does it reflect on the quality of the writing. _x000D_ _x000D_ That being said, I did feel there were moments the writing felt a little clumsy, but they were mostly brief and really subject to the same things 90% of modern authors seem to struggle with. Transitional moments in relationships and natural dialogue have got to be two of the most common I see. While these emotional transitions were a little off-balance, the dialogue here is largely pretty good. _x000D_ _x000D_ My only complaint is probably the actual statement that Kiara 'isn't like others. ' I mean, we get it. We get tired of it. . but we get it. You don't have to say it. Again, that's personal taste. On that note, Quinn does have a habit of repeating things she doesn't want the reader to miss, which irks me because I pay attention. However, seeing as most readers seem to lose the plot easily, I can understand her choice to do so. _x000D_ _x000D_ Quinn did do a fantastic job on settings, in my opinion. From the grittiness of the small village, to the opulent, oppressive nature of the Knights home. . and later. . within the mist. . where all manner of vile and carnivorous thing might dwell, her descriptions are visually lush. _x000D_ _x000D_ I really loved Jude though and Kiara is a pretty good co-lead. I found her to be kind and funny. . and she managed not to annoy me. . which is really what I ask most in a 'strong, female character' design. I do hope Quinn continues the story as I am hooked enough that I want to see what Jude has planned. . and there's a villain I'm waiting to find out about in-depth. _x000D_ _x000D_ While I will happily recommend a read, there is a fair bit of violence and gore, and some subjects certain readers might find uncomfortable. . as it is a horror fantasy. _x000D_ _x000D_ (I received this title as an ARC. All opinions are mine and freely given. )"

— Fninkslinger (4/5)

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  • Published date: Nov 28, 2023
  • Language: English
  • No. of Pages: 448
  • Publisher: Entangled Publishing, LLC
  • ISBN: 9781649374318
  • Dimensions: 5.25" W x 1.37" L x 8.43" H

Katherine Quinn is an adult and young adult fantasy romance author. She graduated from the University of Central Florida with a degree in psychology. She resides in Houston with her husband and three children.

Her love of writing began after reading her first fantasy series, The Song of the Lioness by Tamora Pierce. After that, she wanted nothing more than to be a dagger- wielding heroine. Unfortunately, it’s frowned upon to give a child a dagger, so she settled on writing about daring adventures instead.

Coffee is her true love, and she believes anything can be fixed with Starbucks and dark humor. katherinequinnauthor.com

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