Overall: 4/5
Plots and Themes: 4/5
Characters: 4/5
Writing Style: 3/5
Attention Grabbing: 4/5
The King's Shadow is the second book in this series, immediately following the dramatic revelation of Chloe's supernatural status. K.M. Shea delivers another quirky addition to her Magiford Supernatural City universe where being able to shapeshift into a cat is actually a much bigger advantage than anyone expected it to be.
I like Chloe and Noctus and what their alternating POVs provide to the narrative. It's fun and it's camp and feels not so serious but still has a conflict that is engaging and adds action. I've noticed in K.M Shea's books that you don't really know what to expect going in, but the fact that the characters are just as confused as you sort of immerses you in their world. It feels like you discover plot points at the same time that they do rather than being told the plot points directly.
The romance is subtle and nearly non-existent at this point, it's a fun slowburn where you can feel the character's confusion. Neither of them really understand what's creating the pull and they're both awkward and sort of figuring it out as they go. And the book doesn't neglect the side characters, it provides nice separate support networks. I don't know, they're very authentic and the book make you as a reader feel apart of the action. A super fun and entertaining read.
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