Stories from the Shadowlands by Sarah Fine

Stories from the Shadowlands by Sarah Fine
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an enjoyable companion to the Guards of the Shadowlands series and should be read after completing the series. Many of these stories are told from a male perspective, particularly Malachi's perspective, which was an interesting change of pace. If you adored the trilogy, then you will definitely want to read this, just so you can spend a bit more time in a fascinating world.

The first story is the longest, encompassing about half the book, and it's Malachi's story, told through journal entries, from when he becomes a Guard of the Shadowlands through Lela's time in the Shadowlands.

Pages: 252

Chaos by Sarah Fine

Chaos by Sarah Fine
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I'm still reeling from the loss of adrenaline after finishing this book. It's fast-paced with a lot of WOW! and NOOOOO! and YESSS!!! and WHY??? and ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?!?

It's a great closer to an excellent YA Fantasy/Paranormal trilogy about the underworld. I'm going to dig up everything else written by Sarah Fine, because I really enjoyed her storytelling. Her books are exciting, with good pacing, interesting characters, and excellent world building.

Pages: 398

Fractured by Sarah Fine

Fractured by Sarah Fine
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book 2 in this series is excellent, and I now find myself needing to read everything Sarah Fine has ever written. Whereas book 1 brought Lela from the real world to hell, book 2 brought hell to the real world, which was an interesting change of pace.

The ending to this book is quite brutal, so make sure you have book 3 in hand before you finish book 2.

Pages: 448

Sanctum by Sarah Fine

Sanctum by Sarah Fine
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Well, this book made me want to go straight to hell.

When Lela's best friend Nadia kills herself, Lela sneaks through the Suicide Gates of hell, in an attempt to rescue Nadia, which is where she happens upon both brutal demons and the leather-clad, blade-wielding Guards of the Shadowlands. Everything just gets better. . . or perhaps I should say worse, from there.

YA Fantasy/Paranormal
Pages: 448