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  • Sanctuary of the Shadow

  • Sanctuary of the Shadow, Book 1
  • By: Aurora Ascher
  • Narrated by: Samantha Brentmoor
  • Length: 11 hrs and 15 mins
  • 3.6 out of 5 stars (63 ratings)

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Sanctuary of the Shadow

By: Aurora Ascher
Narrated by: Samantha Brentmoor
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Publisher's summary

Enter at your own risk—and discover the greatest show unearthed in this explosive, darkly imaginative debut fantasy…

For humans, the circus is a place filled with wonder and amazement. For Harrow, though, it’s a place to hide from those who slaughtered her entire clan. Disguising her abilities as part of her act has kept her true identity safe for years.

Until he arrives.

A strange new attraction with no name, no memory of who—or even what—he is, let alone an explanation for his odd yet deadly powers. But beneath the layers of anger and isolation, one glimpse into his inky eyes reveals a soul that calls out to the loneliness in her own.

And so she chooses him.

Harrow is drawn to the darkness, to her insatiable need to soothe the beast who threatens their very existence. But with every secret she unlocks from his past, another from hers whispers free as well—luring enemies who will stop at nothing to get their final revenge on Harrow. And she’s afraid she’s given them the perfect weapon against her…because he’s not what he seems.

But maybe it’s time they finally learn—neither is she.

©2024 Aurora Ascher (P)2024 Recorded Books
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I loved this story and the elemental part of it ! I loved harrow and Raith’s love story and what they had to do to get where they are.

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Not so bad not so bad

Its fantasy with spice and it was not that bad as i thought i loved raith he was so innocent

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The narrator really can't do male voices.

There are plenty of things I could say took me out of the story, but the title is the reason I felt I had to warn others, lol. It's honestly comical, so much so I can't even tell you what else is wrong with the book... and there is plenty, but what I will say in its favor, I didn't DNF it... so... do with that what you will. If you are going to do this book though, maybe just read it with your eyes, might be a little better that way.

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I enjoyed it

The story was good and the characters were interesting. I enjoyed the narration. She did a great job with the different characters, making each one different

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Just enjoyable

very quick book with very little world building. it is enjoyable for a quick read, but I had honestly hoped for more from this book.

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Pleasantly surprised

Based on other reviews I had my doubts this one, but this is the first book I’ve enjoyed in a long time! The world building isn’t that complex, you get all the information you need to understand the areas and magic system, something I really appreciated. There’s smut in about 4 of the 26 chapters, they’re well written and didn’t make me feel like a fly on the wall hearing something I shouldn’t! Definitely give this one a shot, keep an open mind going into it!

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not for children

definitely don't listen too at work, or in the car.
spicy is an understatement.

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Loved the narrator.

This was a nice pallet cleanser between longer series. Short and sweet. Not too stressful but held my attention.

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Slow to start

This was slow to start, the world creation left a lot to be desired. There needed to be more explination and detail. There is so much reference to the queens, their fighting and war but no detail. You never really understand who the queens are our why theyre fighting. The characters have a decent building making you want to know about them and their history. I'd read the next book.

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Super beginner vibes

Just felt like the author is making a grab at the whole spice instagram/tiktok fad. I was lured in by the beautiful cover. Wah.

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