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Tuesday, May 28, 2019

New release: Descended from Shadows by D. G. Swank + Review! - FINISH





She won't let anything get in her way...especially not her former crush.
Descended from Shadows by D.G. Swank is available NOW!





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For centuries, Phoebe Whelan’s family of witches and mages has guarded the Book of Sindal, a tome filled with spells so evil it could destroy the world. After their parents’ death six years ago, it’s up to Phoebe and her older and younger sisters—Rowan and Celeste—to guard the book with their magic and their supernaturally fortified land. But Celeste’s expression magic is wild and untamed, and without their mother’s calming influence, Celeste is slowly going mad. When the book—and Celeste—go missing, the Valarian Small Council believes Celeste stole the deadly book of spells. When they assign Captain Brandon Cassidy, the head of the Magical Protective Force and Phoebe’s former high school crush, to look for the book, and things get a whole lot more complicated. Soon it becomes apparent a dark force has taken the book, which will only open with the blood of all three Whelans. The Dark Set has the strongest sister, now it needs the blood of the other two. Brandon’s mission quickly changes to include her protection, but Phoebe’s goal has remained the same—find the book and her sister, prove Celeste’s innocence, and let nothing get in her way, including her reawakened feelings for the man at her side.






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REVIEW:

3.75-4 stars
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This was a good book! Descended from Shadows is the first book in the Book of Sindal series. This book is Phoebe and Brandon's story. Phoebe and her two sisters are witches. In their witch community, the women in their family has been tasked for hundreds of years with the responsibility of guarding the Book of Sindal. The mysterious book is full of evil spells that could ruin the world if they get put in the wrong hands. Now, as the keepers of the book, Phoebe and her sisters hold the fate of the world in their hands. Something terrible happens and the book disappears, along with Phoebe's sister Celeste, who has been acting very strange lately. The witches counsel takes the disappearance very seriously. They assign Brandon, head of the Magical Protective Force and Phoebe’s former high school crush, to look for book, and things get a whole lot more complicated. Phoebe is worried about her sister and because of their magical bond, she convinces Brandon that she must go with him to search for the book . Their relationship develops along the way.

While I enjoyed this book, I do think it was a slow starter. There was a lot of telling, not showing, in the beginning with the worldbuilding. But, once the story got going it, turned out to be really good and pretty fast paced. As the book went on, I got more and more hooked. This book is paranormal romance with a strong suspense element, action, and a romance. It was an easy and entertaining read. I really liked Phoebe, her sisters and Brandon. Phoebe and Brandon have a strong connection that felt like they were meant to be. This book has witches, a mysterious book, magic, a strong sisterly bond and a second chance romance. I really enjoyed the story and seeing the romance develop amidst the adventure.

Overall, Descended from Shadows was a good book! I am really looking forward to Phoebe's sisters books and more from by D.G. Swank and Alessandra Thomas in the future!







About the Author:

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Denise Grover Swank was born in Kansas City, Missouri and lived in the area until she was nineteen. Then she became a nomadic gypsy, living in five cities, four states and ten houses over the course of ten years before she moved back to her roots. She speaks English and smattering of Spanish and Chinese which she learned through an intensive Nick Jr. immersion period. Her hobbies include witty Facebook comments (in own her mind) and dancing in her kitchen with her children. (Quite badly if you believe her offspring.) Hidden talents include the gift of justification and the ability to drink massive amounts of caffeine and still fall asleep within two minutes. Her lack of the sense of smell allows her to perform many unspeakable tasks. She has six children and hasn’t lost her sanity. Or so she leads you to believe.
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