Ice Planet Barbarian's author returns with new monster romance

     Set to be released on July 2nd, Bound to the Shadow Prince by Ruby Dixon (aka the same author of the uber-popular Ice Planet Barbarians Series) will scratch any itch you have for a steamy romantasy book.
     In order to protect her kingdom from the wrath of a vengeful goddess, Princess Candra must remain locked inside a tower for seven years. Seven long years without a friend―or a lover―by her side. And shut inside the tower with her? A Fellian, the enemy of her people, a fearsome warrior race complete with wings and claws and fangs. Nemeth is terrifying, cruel, and disturbingly magnetic. Candra should kill him for his supplies, but she’s desperate for his company…and his touch. As time inside the unchanging tower rolls on, Candra uncovers the man behind the stony facade. And when their tenure hits an unexpected snag, Candra and Nemeth are forced to make a difficult choice. They’ll need to face an outside world they no longer recognize, one that threatens their lives and their surprising love.
     This was a really unique fantasy book that was also a monster romance wrapped up in one (is monster romantasy a thing?).  Either way, this book almost felt like 4 books in one with the lengthy plot and many trials that our main character, Candra, has to go through. However this is a standalone book so you can go into this book knowing that there will be some sort of conclusion after 50+ chapters of reading.
     I felt like portions of this book could’ve been cut down to make it a bit more concise; however, fantasy fans will enjoy the world building and mythology that is the backdrop to this novel and romance lovers will love all the steamy scenes between Candra and Nemeth. So there’s a little bit of something for everyone!
     Despite there being death and blight throughout the entirety of the novel and things seeming bleak for our characters, there is an underlying message of hope and trust in the people you care about that can motivate you to keep moving forward which was very nice to read about in this novel.
     If you like adventure, fantasy, and monster romances, then this book is one to add to your TBR!
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*I received an ARC from Wattpad Books in exchange for my honest opinion.

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