The Shadows
Ratings13
Average rating3.6
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Ratings13
Average rating3.6
Two brothers bound by more than blood fight to change a brutal destiny in this novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling Black Dagger Brotherhood series. Sold by his parents to the Queen of the s’Hisbe as a child, Trez escaped the Territory and has been a pimp and an enforcer for years. On the run from a destiny of sexual servitude, he’s never been able to rely on anyone...except for his brother, iAm. iAm’s sole goal has always been to keep his brother from self-destructing—and he knows he’s failed. It’s not until the Chosen Selena enters Trez’s life that the male begins to turn things around...but by then, it’s too late. The pledge to mate the Queen’s daughter comes due, and there is nowhere to run, nowhere to hide, and no negotiating. Now Trez must decide whether to endanger himself and others—or abandon the female he loves. When tragedy strikes and changes everything, iAm, in the name of brotherly love, is faced with making the ultimate sacrifice...
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I was disappointed. I felt like it was building up to something grand and then..... nothing. It wasn't total crap and some parts were certainly very sad and heart wrenching, but something was missing. Not my favorite in the series but that's OK.
If you are reading this, you are probably already a Black Dagger Brotherhood fan and are familiar with Trez and iAm. If not, start with the first book in the series, not the 13th. :)
The Shadows follows Trez and iAm as they deal with their lives on the run from the s'Hisbe. They have as much brotherly devotion to each other as the Brotherhood does and bringing them more into that fold makes total sense. We have caught glimpses of their lives during the other books, but it was nice to have it all fleshed out in this one.
As they find love amidst many obstacles and subplots, we really get to understand their characters more and root for a happy ending. J.R. Ward doesn't always give us the happy ending we expect though and it's not something you can count on in her books, so we are left in suspense until the final chapter.
I'm a big fan of all the BDB books, but some I like more than others. I have to say I found this one really engaging and it holds it's own in the Brothers Universe.
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22 primary books30 released booksBlack Dagger Brotherhood is a 30-book series with 22 primary works first released in 1994 with contributions by J.R. Ward and J. R. Ward. The next book is scheduled for release on 9/9/2025.
