Book Review: A Silence of Shadows
If you've been craving:✨ Enemies-to-lovers✨ Velvet danger✨ Telepaths with secrets✨ A morally gray prince wrapped in red flags✨ A heroine who refuses to bow
Merrit Locke runs Lock & Key, a neutral bar at the edge of vampire court territory, keeping her head down, her past blank, and her telepathy a secret. Until Prince Kieran Veyne walks through her door.
He’s beautiful, dangerous, and far too observant. When a violent ambush forces Merrit to act, Kieran sees just enough to draw the wrong conclusion, believing she’s a rare seer. A lie Merrit must uphold when he drags her into a world of velvet deception.
To use her, he makes her part of his court.
To shield her, he tells the world she’s his lover.
To protect her, he makes the lie look real.
Now Merrit must navigate a palace of monsters and masks, all while pretending to belong to the one man who unnerves her most. But when blood is spilled and an ancient bond awakens, the line between truth and desire grows perilously thin.
And in a court of shadows, even lies can taste like fate.
A Silence of Shadows is the first in a world of interconnected standalone romantasy novels—complete stories linked by blood, magic, and courtly deception. Expect one dangerously charming vampire prince, a mute heroine with mind-reading abilities, and a fake relationship that turns into something all too real. Mature themes and dark romantic tension included.
My Review
I really enjoyed this book. The enemies to lovers vibe are so good between Merrit and Kieran. Merrit may not be able to talk but don't underestimate her. She is one strong FMC. Kieran learns this quickly. I believe that is [art of the reason why he was drawn to her and wanted her.
"I've got you. I'll always have you."
As the story progressed, it picked up momentum and intensity. I did become more invested in the story the further I got into it. Kieran being as strong willed as he is, it actually turned out to be a very good thing that Merrit was not able to talk. This made him slow down a bit and get to know and appreciate Merrit better.
"I am home. Wherever you are"
I look forward to continuing this series as I really enjoyed the world that Annie built.

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