Where Shadows Meet – at a glance
The School Reading Lists’ five word review: romance, LGBTQ+, vampires, adventure, quest.
YA book title: Where Shadows Meet.
YA author: Patrice Caldwell.
Genre: Teen romance, fantasy.
Published by: Hot Key Books.
ISBN: 9781471411861
Recommended for children aged: 14+ year-olds.
First published: Paperback April 2025.
This children’s book is ideal for: Romantasy fans.
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Our review:
Where Shadows Meet follows a cast of powerful female characters, each with their own extraordinary abilities and personal quests to fulfil.
Favre is a woman searching for her long-lost love, Thana. A thousand years earlier, Thana—once a formidable queen—was ultimately imprisoned for her greed, hunger for power, and thirst for blood. Now, she waits for her lover.
A thousand years later, Leyla, the crown princess of the Malichora (a race of vampires), forms an unlikely alliance. Meanwhile, Najja, a fearless seer cursed with a disturbing gift, feels duty-bound to help the princess she has been raised to despise.
Unfolding across three timelines, with each chapter told from a different character’s perspective, the novel follows these formidable women on their journeys in search of answers, allies, and lovers. With exquisite descriptions and captivating dialogue, this book is perfect for fans of romance, adventure, and fantasy. Its focus on strong female leads and sapphic romance marks an exciting evolution in romantasy and vampire fiction.
Where Shadows Meet is a beautifully written quest novel that seamlessly blends LGBTQ+ romance with rich fantasy world-building. It will appeal to fans of The Vampire Diaries and Netflix’s Beautiful Creatures.
Many thanks to Hot Key Books for the review copy.
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