L. Ann Shadowvein Review!

Shadowvein

By: L. Ann

Release Date: June 12, 2025

Publisher: Raven Ink Publishing

Author FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/LAnnAuthor/

5 Stars

From the start Shadowvein was about unraveling the truth. Filled with mystery, treachery, duty, loyalty and true calling wrapped up in a cloak of magic and fantasy all was not as it would seem. 

Taken from a different world and thrust into one filled with intrigue and danger Ellie Bennett found herself at the mercy of questionable prisoner Sacha Torran with a seemingly dark agenda. Yet the immediate and undeniable bond this pair had, at first due to circumstances but later due to choice, defined their relationship and created a complicated web of emotions that were as enticing as they were cautious.

Ellie and Sacha's symbiotic dynamic kept this story interesting and anticipatory. The slow build up of the foundation of this world and its complexities in normal scenarios would have felt lagging but in this work it felt necessary and invigorating as a new world was built along with the new relationship between Ellie and Sacha. L. Ann did a wonderful job of fabricating a new world and providing an immersive reading experience. As this work moved forward the action and adventure increased creating a gradual escalation that was exciting to see play out and ultimately lead to a jaw dropping explosive ending for book one.

As a longtime reader of this author it has become clear there is really not any genre L. Ann cannot write! With a meticulous eye for details her stories leap off the pages captivating her audience with the scope of her imagination. L. Ann's venture into romantasy with Shadowvein will enchant old and new readers alike!

*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own.*

*This work is book one in the Veinbound trilogy and ends on a cliffhanger.*