Hey bookworm friends! The BBNYA Spotlights continue and today we’re talking about Shadows Dark and Deadly by Andrea Marie Johnson. This is another one that I read excerpts for also enjoyed. I remember really liking the descriptions and thinking that Johnson excelled at creating an atmosphere where I can truly feel the bite of the cold. I also found her main character compelling and relatable. Another one I’m keen on continuing on! I guess there’s a reason I’m really enjoying my time with this competition…😉.
About Shadows Dark and Deadly
Author: Andrea Marie Johnson
Genre(s): Fantasy, Romance
Age Category: Adult
Page Count: 543 Pages
Pub Date: June 15, 2024
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Blurb
Slowly freezing in the snow and a knife to the gut are two awful ways to die.
And Cerise would very much like to avoid both. A mysterious man steps from the shadows with an offer of food, a bed, and a roof over her head. The catch? She’ll have to become his assassin apprentice. Her hands are already stained with the blood of five men. What’s a little more?
But training to be an assassin isn’t easy and learning to control her magic even less. To complicate things, Cerise can’t fight her attraction to her mentor, Keir, or his charming best friend, Damara. It wouldn’t be a problem if she wasn’t a dirty street rat. Well, that and society isn’t ready for two women to be together.
Everything heats up as an arsonist stalks the streets. His targets? Brothel owners and Cerise’s aunt is at the top of his list. Can Cerise get strong enough to help Keir hunt him down or will her aunt become another tragic death that haunts her nightmares?
Purchase Links
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About Andrea Marie Johnson
I’m Andi Marie and I’m a nonbinary (they/them) disaster bi writing steamy queer romantasy riddled with angst and darkness. Some may say I’m three frogs in a trench coat but don’t believe those baseless rumors. When I’m not hiding in the basement writing my little stories, you’ll find me hiding in the basement playing video games, drawing maps and characters or watching anime. You can find me on most social media as @authorandimarie though I’m most active on Threads.
About BBNYA
BBNYA is a yearly competition where book bloggers from all over the world read and score books written by indie authors, ending with 15 (17 in 2025) finalists and one overall winner. If you want some more information about BBNYA, check out the BBNYA Website. The award is brought to you in association with @The Write Reads.
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Did you add this one to your TBR? Or, what’s the last book you read where you loved the atmosphere?
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