Decent book, but the going is slow and it's kinda dry, borderline boring at times. I felt compelled to know what happened next but my investment in Kira or her circumstances wasn't very high. It just needed so much more ommph. I bought the physical copies through thrift books because it was pretty cheap so I might read on to the next books, but overall it's not very exciting of a book. The writing is just there, the characters aren't pushed to their full potiental of interest (such as Nansee. Okay he's a trickster God but what did he even do that was in any way tricky or compelling).I'd be lying if I said I recommended it, even if the plot and all that is there. But that's it. It's there. And yet you don't really "Care." The first work I've read from this author and I was thoroughly impressed. I'm a big urban fantasy reader. It took me a bit to get into the story, and most first books have a lot of detail and world-building. But once I got to the "meat" of the story, I was like a dog with a bone. Not letting go until I'm finished!Kira is a wonderful character. You have sympathy for her back story, but she doesn't let it rule her life. She builds character and strength from her weaknesses. A fascinating and versatile heroine who you will come to love as she makes her choices.Khefar is a warrior hunk over 4,000 years old. He wants his dagger back and will do everything within his power to get it. But Kira and Khefar will have to work together because a darker force is closing in on them. They'll have to keep their desire for one another on the back burner before they get burned alive.Shadow Blade is a gritty and raw urban fantasy that sets the tone for more in the series. I'm looking forward to more adventures.
What do You think about Shadow Blade (2010)?
Great book. lots of action and very detailed world building. Loved this one.
—eniola59
Great first book in a new series. I can't wait for the second book.
—Jess
Loved the blending of Egyptian mythology and modern Atlanta.
—Jallenb27
