An Action-Packed Story That Sets the Stage for More!
Curse of Shadows
The Amassia Series (Book 2)
Teen & YA Epic Fantasy, Teen & YA Fantasy Romance
Entangled:Teen
December 6, 2022
ebook, hardcover
400
For fans of epic fantasy with adventure and romance, Curse of Shadows reveals a world of unique magic, breathtaking action, and unforgettable love.
Amassia teeters on the brink of the next Great Dying.
The second sun has returned as our Bone Throwers foresaw--casting the nine realms into war.
My name is Ash, and I fell in the battle for Baiseen. But I’m awake now, slowly putting the pieces back together.
My Heir has lost his throne.
My sailor is gone.
And there is an emptiness inside me I can’t explain.
Amid the chaos, someone must collect the original twelve whistle bones from all corners of the world. Marcus is named to lead the cause, but with his volatile phantom, he’ll need diplomacy as much as his sword. And we are not the only ones to seek the bones.
Yet succeed we must.
Because if we don’t, it will be death to all…
The Amassia series is best enjoyed in order.
Reading Order:
Book #1 Crown of Bones
Book #2 Curse of Shadows
“What’s the High Savant, red-robe of Baiseen, afraid of?” Finally. De’Ral exhales. The right question…
Curse of Shadows by A.K. Wilder is the follow-up to Crown of Bones—the YA Fantasy that still lives completely rent free in my brain even though it’s been out since the beginning of 2021. The storyline of Curse of Shadows picks up directly where Crown of Bones left off. Trust me when I tell you that as a reader, you hit the ground running and won’t slow down until the very last page.
Curse of Shadows is a treasure hunt combined with an adventure race. The Amassia series is shaping up to be perfect for fans of The Lord of the Rings with all the different characters set to a task, as well as those who would do anything to prevent their success. Where Crown of Bones ensnared readers, Curse of Shadows sets the hook.
“It’s simple. Whoever holds the crown, holds the future of all the realms in their hands.”
Marcus has been denied his birthright and has been given a new journey that has been foretold for years. Ash grapples with memory-loss related to the great battle in the previous book, as well as coming to terms with what she inherently knows and what she’s been told to know. Kaylin and the Mar are featured again and hold a particular role in how the events of the book play out. All of that to say, the new name of the game is the hunt for the Whistle Bones. The characters from the previous books are all important—specifically the Shadows.
A.K. Wilder had a Herculean task of weaving all the major plot points of Crown of Bones into the events of Curse of Shadows while also setting the stage for what is surely going to be an epic third installment of the Amassia series. The attention to detail, and the complex magic systems are some of my favorite aspects of A.K. Wilder’s writing style but that also means that readers should start at the beginning of the series. Each book is important on its own in this series and must be read in order.
“A curse of shadows blinds all but one.”
There is absolutely something for every style of reader. Romance, friendships in unlikely places, mysteries, and plots upon plots upon plots. Someone is always scheming when there is a kingdom at stake, or the world is being threatened. Curse of Shadows is just as beautifully written as Crown of Bones. A.K. Wilder is a keen storyteller and will undoubtedly win over readers with this latest release. Curse of Shadows releases today, December 6th! Trust me, you absolutely need to read this series!
Jes is a self-proclaimed bookworm, who recently moved from the PNW back to the Midwest. When her nose isn’t in a book, she’s spending time with her husband, two kids, and her three fur babies, or exploring the globe. She also firmly believes that you should start the day with coffee, and end the day in bed with a good book.
