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“Not nearly as good as the first book, unfortunately, as the story felt a tad drawn out. Having a break from this before book 3.”
Dizzie wrote this review Tuesday, November 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Vibrant female hero. Dark, delicious, sexy fantasy”
Kelly D wrote this review Tuesday, September 29 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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Lyra Rose wrote this review Friday, July 24 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Not the strongest of the trilogy. The coven was funny, but were basically used as interchangeable plot points and wasted”
Melissa L wrote this review Wednesday, July 22 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Heir to the Shadows is the second book in Anne Bishops Black Jewels Trilogy. This book is all about the healing the characters need to do before the real political battle begins. Jaenelle has the most healing to do and fortunately she is surrounded by people who love and care dearly for her. With the help of her closest friends and her adopted father Saetan, she slowly comes back from Twisted Kingdom to the realm of Keeler.
Jill D wrote this review Friday, May 15 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
The memories of the tragedy which sent Jaenelle spiraling into Twisted Kingdom remain elusive until Jaenelle is strong enough to remember them. In the meantime, Jaenelle continues to learn craft as she grows into womanhood. She reestablishes her childhood friendships. Karla in particular, another young witch, a black widow and healer was a hoot to read about. Her introduction to Saetan, in particular was a riot.
Another favorite character of mine is the High Lord, Saetan himself. Most people see him as one of the most powerful, ruthless men in all the realms, if not the most powerful. He is feared by all. All except Jaenelle that is. She treats him as an exasperating Papa who is tired and needs a nap. She even at one point, gifts him with a sweater because he is too formal and needs to slouch. The relationships between characters with the emotional currents between father and son, father and daughter, sister and brother, friend and friend are just beautifully written.
One of my favorite characters from the first book was noticeably absent from this book. It was a disappointment, but there were many alluring facets of Heir to the Shadows to keep my interest peaked. Queen of the Darkness is the next book in the trilogy.”
“Excellent read!! I actually got into a heated argument with my fiance because I wouldn't come to bed because I just had to read a few more chapters. The whole trilogy is amazing!”
Rachel wrote this review Sunday, March 15 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Definitely a good follow up to the first book. I couldn't put it down.”
Dani F wrote this review Sunday, December 14 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No0 of 1 members found this review helpful“This sequel to Daughter of the Blood is exciting and does well to expand the plot. I couldn't put it down and had to start the third book right away.”
Erica M wrote this review Friday, July 25 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No0 of 1 members found this review helpful“I enjoyed the first one so much that I barely took a breath between Book 1 and this one! And the same with Book 3. I read the whole trilogy in about 2 weeks! That said, the characters were wonderfully developed and I came to care about most of them... others, I couldn't wait to see them dealt with appropriately. And the ending.. I teared up, of course :)”
Kristin S wrote this review Sunday, June 29 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No0 of 1 members found this review helpful“Saetan requests guardianship of Jaenelle and when the vote doesn’t go his way starts killing until it does. His ex wife is looking for the little witch so she can control her and he tells her she is running with the lost children. In truth Jaenelle was so traumatized that she has been in the abyss for 2 years. What brings her back out is when she threatens Char and attacks Saetan. So Jaenelle is back, badder than ever a bit crazy.
Karen S wrote this review Friday, June 27 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
What I like about this series is that bad and stupid people get what’s coming to them. You want details? Read the books.
Surreal finds Daemon or rather he finds her, unfortunately he is stuck in the Twisted Kingdom (crazy as…well anything) because not only does he think he killed Jaenelle, but when he tries to rescue Lucivar his brother blames him for Jaenelle’s death too.
Folks seem to underestimate Jaenelle and who or what she is. When Saetan gets accused of “taking advantage” of her by the counsel and they determine that she is better off under someone else’s care she agrees and tells them when the “sun next rises you can appoint a new guardian”. You don’t want to mess with an angry witch.
We also get to meet a bunch of Jaenelle’s friends who are as crazy or cranky depending on if you are with them or against them.”
