Shadow of Hope - (Sol Defenders) by Molly Crowe (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Was the next name on Mahan's list, and it had me questioning everything. It had been seven years since I'd seen her, and now she was betrothed to Captain Luke Ramsey. She would never choose me over him, and she shouldn't. He was an accomplished captain with the world at his fingertips. I was an orphan with a shady past. I had nothing to offer her but lies about who I was and apologies I hoped she'd never know she deserved. Even so, two things were keeping a small spark of my hope alive. One was the way Kalista looked at me. The other was the way she looked at him. If I was seeing clearly, she didn't love him. I remembered how she looked at me when she saw me in the stables. I had seen it in her eyes. Delight."--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

As children, he saved her life. Now, he is the assassin sent to kill her.

Years ago, Raine rescued Princess Kalista of Avalyn, unknowingly sealing his own fate. To protect her, he became the Shadow--an assassin bound to serve the ruthless Lord Mahan. Now, as Mahan's deadly schemes threaten Avalyn, Raine is ordered to kill the woman he's loved since childhood.

Betrothed to Luke Ramsey since birth, Kalista always knew her marriage would be one of duty. Yet every night, she dreams of the boy who saved her--a boy she thought she'd never see again. When Raine reappears in her life, she's drawn to him despite the danger he represents. But her growing feelings for Raine threaten not only her arranged marriage but also the fragile stability of her kingdom.

As Avalyn faces war and betrayal, Kalista is torn between her duty to her people and the desire of her heart. With assassins closing in and love pulling her in two directions, can she save her kingdom without losing herself--or the men she cares for most?

With a love triangle rife with duty and longing, pick up this best-selling, award-winning series and dive into a tale of passion, sacrifice, and courage in the face of overwhelming darkness.

Perfect for fans of Stephanie Gerber, Tessonja Odette, and Rebecca Ross.

Review Quotes

"Molly Crowe has crafted an exhilarating fantasy journey for YA readers that draws us into Kalista's quest with emotional resonance and a powerful tension at the core of the action. The dynamic characters...are compelling and multifaceted, each with their own motivations and secrets that are wonderfully characterized in dynamic dialogue....Overall, Shadow of Hope is a captivating and emotionally resonant tale that will appeal to fans of fantasy and romance alike."

-Readers' Favorite Review

"A wonderful YA fantasy romance. The characters were so easy to like....I cannot wait to see what comes next."

-Early Reader