Shadow Wolf: A Werewolf Romantic Urban Fantasy (with a Japanese mythological twist)

Aimee Easterling

Jul 2019 · Moon Marked Book 2 · Wetknee Books · Narrated by Piper Goodeve

About this audiobook

The only thing worse than hiding from werewolves is living among them.

No wonder I kept some secrets, broke a few rules...and implicated my werewolf protector in the process. Oops.

To make matters worse, the stealer of my dead mother's magic has set his sights on my sister a second time. As the child's powers fade, so does her vitality until death looms on the horizon.

Can I learn to harness the power of the pack --- and squash my individuality --- before my sister's life is entirely sucked away from her? And, with my recent blunders causing upheaval in the werewolf world, will my former protector be willing to help us if I choose to ask?

This second book in Aimee Easterling's "nailbiting" and "explosive" urban fantasy series follows Wolf's Bane.

Ratings and reviews

I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author and found it very enjoyable. The second book is as good as the first as we follow Mai misadventures as she tries to keep her younger sister out of foster care. Living a world of magic isn't new to Mai, but living with wolves is. She also learns what boundaries she will cross to protect what she loves. This fast moving suspenseful tale will keep you listening. I'm looking forward to the next book.

Lots of action, mystery and adventure in this one. Mia and Gunner are still fighting for custody of Kira. Adding to an already stressful situation Kira suddenly falls deathly ill and they have to figure out what’s going on and how to help her. Their search for the cure leads Mia and Kira on a journey that may just help them figure out the answers to some of their other questions. There’s danger around every corner and loyalties are called into question as each bit of truth is uncovered. I enjoyed the many twists and turns their journey takes. I got confused a little during one of the battle scenes but quickly caught on the further I got into it. The ending had me feeling lots of different emotions. I’m still holding out hope that Mia and Gunner will find a way to be together. Can’t wait to see what the next book has in store for them. (4.5⭐️)

Make sure you've read the first book in the series to really understand and enjoy this one. The second book picks up a little bit after the ending of the first with Mai and Kira settling into life within the werewolf pack. But Kira is mysteriously getting sicker and Mai is resisting accepting pack life. And to further complicate matters, Ransom returns and demands Gunner and his little pack return to the clan for a gathering. Mai's search for a solution to Kira's illness leads her right back to the pack and the one she believes is behind everything. But nothing is easy and things aren't as they seem. Strange dreams and malevolent magic surround this pack. The story was gripping and the twists and revelations made for an enthralling read that surprised me in the end. I can't wait to see what happens in the finale! Audio version review: The narrator really brought this story to life. The different voices for Mai, Kira, and Gunner are perfect for each character.