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I was so excited to see journey with Sarah back to this magical place. I could not wait to see what new adventures she would have. I love Will and wanted to see where they would go, and the introduction of Damien was genius. I really didn't want to like him, but he was such an interesting character. I personally didn't want Sarah to pursue a relationship with him but he was just so darn charming!! I fairly flew through this book and could not wait to see what would happen next. So many wonderful things to look forward to, a wedding, mysteries that needed solving and a world I would gladly have stepped into had I only been given a chance. A terrific read. I really cannot wait to dive into the third book!!


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Chasing Shadows Ashley Townsend 9781939156570 Books Reviews

I received a free copy of this novel from the author in exchange for an honest review.

This was the last book I read in 2015 and boy was it a good one! This was the perfect sequel to Rising Shadows, and can be summed up in one word EPIC. Not only did Ashley Townsend create another wonderfully epic novel, but she expanded the story a great deal and I literally have no clue what will happen next. There were twists and turns around every corner, and I was left on the edge of my seat! There are new adventures, new love interests, and new dangers in places you would least expect them. Overall, this was a lovely follow-up to an already fantastic series.

Chasing Shadows starts off several weeks after Sarah left Serimone. She's getting ready to leave for college in a couple days, and trying her best (but failing) to put her time in Serimone behind her. Sarah suddenly receives an unexpected visitor, and it's off to Serimone again...something Sarah didn't think would be possible. She comes to find out that 4 months have passed since she left, and the king is now dead. Karen needs her help in infiltrating the castle to prove that the king didn't die by natural means. While the beginning of this novel is a little slow, the story never drags. I really enjoyed being able to get to know the characters a bit more before really getting into the story. We get a little more background, and we get to experience castle-life before things get action-heavy. While the story was definitely clear in the first novel, Ashley definitely improved in not only her writing but also her storytelling. It resulted in a even more enjoyable experience while reading!

Sarah did leave me feeling a bit frustrated at times in this novel, but by the end, I understood her actions throughout the story much more. I will admit that I wasn't the hugest fan of the love triangle because I didn't like how Sarah basically strung the 2 guys along. However, as I said, I did understand her actions more at the end of the novel. That being said, Sarah did grow immensely in this novel. She learned some important lessons and her character was forced to endure some very challenging situations that no one should have to go through. But Sarah comes out stronger and tougher than before. She learns things about herself and that is where the beauty of her characterization lies.

Karen and Seth are the absolute cutest in this novel! Even though they aren't in this novel as much, it was still lovely to see how they are still there for Sarah when she needs them the most. We are also introduced to the charming Spaniard, Damien. As much as I didn't want to like him, I'll admit I ended up loving his dashing and charming ways. He adds some complications to Sarah's life, but he is so fun-loving and very sweet. Damien is definitely an intriguing character, and you'll have to read to find out more about him.

We also learn more about Will in this novel, which is a major win! Ashley really delved in deep with his character, and the reader gets to explore just what makes Will tick. The reader sees how vulnerable he truly is, and that by blocking others out, he's only preventing himself from fully healing from his tragic past. Ultimately, I felt that I had a much better understand of his character after I was finished reading the story. While there were times (just like Sarah) that I wanted to knock some sense into him, he is still the sweetie that we have come to love. Will maintains his protective, heroic, and strong personality, and you'll fall in love with him even more after this book.

The plot was fantastic, and while it was a bit more violent than the first book, it hits on some tough topics that force the characters to adapt and deal with challenges they never thought they would face. There were some pretty intense scenes that were written perfectly! The romance never overshadows the plot, and I loved the way Ashley went about writing it. She included all of the awkwardness and uncomfortable-ness of first love, but she also captured the tender, sweet moments that cause butterflies in your stomach. While innocent, the romance was still passionate and beautiful.

I highly recommend checking this novel out if you are a fan of fantasy and romance. There's medieval times, gallant knights-in-shining-armor, masked balls, and deception at every turn. Ashley Townsend crafts a wonderfully unique tale that you won't be able to put down! I can't wait to see what happens in Defying Shadows.

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Very creative and insightful. I appreciate her moral values kept along with the story line. I would recommend this novel to any teenage or adult reader.
Chasing Shadows is such a good read! Suspenseful, surprising, and edge of your seat action. It brings emotions out of you and it's so easy to relate to the characters and to visualize yourself in each situation that Sarah finds herself in.
Awesome book! A tale of time travel, intrigue, mystery, danger and star crossed lovers. I just noticed the prequel and sequel will soon be released. I plan on reading both.
I just finished the book and I LOOOOOOOOOVED it! I was tantalized by so much romance and was gripping the edge of my seat at the action scenes -- and it was delightfully so much longer than the first. It was creative and entertaining, and melted my heart on occasion. I am about to do my customary re-read, now that I whipped through it so quickly the first time (I can hardly wait to get to the end the first time I read a book, so I read way too fast and don't stop to enjoy it well enough. So here I go, back to Serimone!). SIgh. I <3 Will. For real.
Chasing shadows transports you to Serimone, a vibrant castle one thousand years ago in the past. This is an intriguing mystery, with many plot twists. The characters were well developed, including the supporting roles. The Jones’ and Mathews’ family dynamics added a wholesome quality to the story. Sarah learns a lot about herself and the people in Serimone, as she races to solve a murder mystery. Enjoyed the trip!
I was completely blown away by the story. I haven't had a chance to read rising shadows yet much because I'm not a fan of reading e-books. After reading chasing shadows I may have to rethink this. I really like her character development and I felt at the end of the story I had a better understanding of who the characters were, even though I'm sure we're first introduced in rising shadows. In a way I felt her style had been influenced a little by Dickens. There are parts of the story but jumped out at me and Ashley did a fantastic job of using words to paint and extremely vivid picture. There were points in the story that I could see what Will, Sarah, and Lisardo look like. One of those books that I was unable to put down I just wanted to turn my page to see what happens next. Well done an excellent read I would recommend this book to anyone. Absolute plant writing and I can't wait to see what the next books are by this incredibly talented author. I really can't stop raving about how great this book was I thoroughly enjoyed it
I was so excited to see journey with Sarah back to this magical place. I could not wait to see what new adventures she would have. I love Will and wanted to see where they would go, and the introduction of Damien was genius. I really didn't want to like him, but he was such an interesting character. I personally didn't want Sarah to pursue a relationship with him but he was just so darn charming!! I fairly flew through this book and could not wait to see what would happen next. So many wonderful things to look forward to, a wedding, mysteries that needed solving and a world I would gladly have stepped into had I only been given a chance. A terrific read. I really cannot wait to dive into the third book!!