LitPick Review
In Shade and Shadow is the first installment of the second series in the ongoing Saga of the Noble Dead. Since returning from her last journeyor's assignment two seasons ago, Wynn Hygeorht has found it difficult to adjust to life in the guild; not to mention much of the order envies her for bringing back one of the greatest treasures in the guild's history. But things stir up in Calm Seatt after two sages are killed and a translation folio is stolen by an unknown suspect. Many investigations are initiated by Siweard Rodian, captain of the Shyldfalches, as it is his duty and determination to solve the murder of the two sages. However, as Captain Rodian digs deeper into the mystery, he feels there is more to the translation project than meets the eye. Wynn is also curious about the death of the two sages and believes they were killed by a Noble Dead. During one encounter with the Noble Dead, she is protected by a majay-hi, or wolf, which she later discovers is the daughter of Chap and Lily who was sent to protect her. Around the same time, Wynn runs into a past friend, Chane, who is an undead. The three work together to figure out the meaning behind the stolen translation folios while also attempting to vanquishing the Noble Dead yet they discover a hidden truth in return.
Opinion:
This book is surprisingly good and very descriptive, but it is one of my harder books to get into at first. The plot is nicely woven together and very interesting but I found it was the author's writing style that took me awhile to get used to. The author liked to add many miscellaneous little details that strayed from the main topic, which consequently became confusing at times. Other than this, In Shadow and Shadow is a great book for young readers and has a captivating plot that will keep you turning the pages!
