So I really loved reading this book! It was really cool to get to have a sneak peak into the lives of Daemon, Dee, Dawson, and Beth before Dawson and Beth disappeared! I loved the fact that it was a dual POV (Point of View) from Beth and Dawson's point of views and then switched to Daemon's at the end.
The first part (or main part) about Dawson and Beth was so fun to read! I loved getting to read what it was really like for Dawson to give up everything for his girl. It gave a great perspective after having read Obsidian, Onyx, and Opal to see what it was really like for a Luxen to fall in love with a human. It helped me understand the reactions from the other Luxen when Daemon showed affection for Katy.
Also a great plus was fully being able to accept why Daemon had tried his best to push Katy away from his and his family. Sure, you got what happened and you knew why he acted the way he did when he finally spells it out for you, but when you actually read it in Shadows? It's nearly mind blowing.
Something that was truly haunting was the last chapter, in Daemon's POV. It was an experience, for lack of a better word, to delve into his thoughts and really see what is was like for him to loose his brother. Having lost a friend who was like a brother to me recently, I didn't think I could ever witness someone write what that pain felt like, and Miss Armentrout did it perfectly. It was touching and sad at the same time to see Daemon turn from a badass teen filled with angst and worry into someone who really cared about his brother, who would do anything to take away the pain of his little sister; to someone who cried and screamed at the injustice in the world. It was awe inspiring to witness such a character change happen right before my eyes, and I truly appreciate that.
Rate for Story Line: 5/5
Rate for Syntax and Diction: 4.5/5
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