Review for A Sliver of Shadow by Allison Pang
Title: A Sliver of Shadow
Pages: 368
Format: Paperback
Source: The Book Depository
Release Date: 28th Feb 2012
Publisher: Pocket
Series: Yes
No. in Series: Book 2
Synopsis: Just when her new life as a TouchStone — a mortal bound to help OtherFolk cross between Faery and human worlds — seems to be settling down, Abby Sinclair is left in charge when the Protectorate, Moira, leaves for the Faery Court. And when the Protectorate’s away…let’s just say things spiral out of control when a spell on Abby backfires and the Faery Queen declares the Doors between their worlds officially closed.
The results are disastrous for both sides: OtherFolk trapped in the mortal world are beginning to fade, while Faerie is on the brink of war with the daemons of Hell. Along with her brooding elven prince Talivar and sexy incubus Brystion, Abby ventures to the CrossRoads in an attempt to override the Queen’s magic. But nothing in this beautiful, dangerous realm will compare to the discoveries she’s making about her past, her destiny, and what she will sacrifice for those she loves.
So although I loved the book as a whole, in the beginning I was pining. Brystion, (the male lead in book one) was nowhere to be found. I mean, there was a bit of a 'thing' for lack of a better word, at the end of book one that made you think that we wouldn't be seeing Brystion again, but I never believed that he really wasn't going to be around... I mean... he's dark and he's broody, and I lurrrrve him!!! But, alas, he was missing, and I pined. Of course Phin was still around, so that made it a little less painful. :P
So, while I was pining away for Ion, Abby had Talivar, the Crippled Prince to keep her company, and though he is also smexy as hell, I didn't really warm up to him in the first half of the book, in fact, I didn't really like him, until about three pages before Ion decided to re-join the party. And now, I can't pick!!! I love them both!!! Hehe, there were some very cute scenes between Abby and Talivar, Abby and Ion, and *grins* there was even a few Talivar-Abby-Ion moments.
This book took us away from the mortal realm and drew us into the Fae word. Allison Pang did a brilliant job of setting the worlds, I think. This second book really drew me into Abby's world, and blended a lot from the first book, making it a much more descriptive story-world. I loved all the different parts of the OtherWorld. The Seelie and Unseelie courts. The way she described the kingdom inside the tree was very easy for me to imagine, and also, I think very unique.
The side characters have to be my favorite part about this series, (even though I do love me some smexy daemons!!!) I absolutely loooove Phin, the miniature-Unicorn that refused to go anywhere unless he had a pair of panties, which he described as his safety blanket, with him.
My favorite side character, however, is Melanie. I looooooove her!!! Since the first book I have believed that she needs a Spin-Off, and I am praying more than ever now that she gets one. There were parts in this book where I was actually praying that Melanie would shut-up and not say anything else about her past, present or future, not because I don't want to know, because I damned-well do want to know, but I desperately want her to get her own series, so I don't want too much about her to be spilled in this series. She seems like such an interesting character, and seems to have such a mysterious background. I truly hope she gets her own book, I know that I would be first in line to buy it.
I found this awesome pic on a blog the other day, and it reminds me so much of how I picture Melanie
So, all in all, I loved this book, and I will most definitely be buying the next in the series. Not sure I can wait until October for it though. I neeeeed it now!!!
Posted By: JesykaJames 
Rating: Okay, so with the new Review Rating System, I give this book 1 bookmark out of 5
(Remember, with the new system, the lower the rating the better :) I pretty much only put this book down to sleep and eat. It had me on the edge of my seat, especially towards the end!!!)
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