I know there’s very little information out there about the sequel to The Shadow Reader, The Shattered Dark. The main reason for that is because I’ve just now reached a point with the book where I actually like it. Honestly, I was ready to just kill off everybody and stop writing in the middle of the story, but I gritted my teeth and kept typing.
And kept typing.
And kept typing.
Seems like it took forever to write that book, but now that I only have copy edits and galley pages to work on, I feel so much better about everything!
And, now, I have permission to share the back cover summary with you guys!
The tagline for this book:
A love declared. A war waged. A future endangered.
Back cover:
McKenzie Lewis has a gift. It allows her access to a world few have seen,
and even fewer can comprehend. It’s her secret. And it exists in the shadows…
McKenzie was a normal college student, save for one little twist: she’s a shadow reader, someone who can both see the fae and track their movements between our world and the Realm. It’s a gift for which she has been called insane, one for which she has risked family and friends—and one that has now plunged her into a brutal civil war among the fae.
With the reign of the king and his vicious general at an end, McKenzie hoped to live a more normal life while exploring her new relationship with Aren, the rebel fae who has captured her heart. But when her best friend, Paige, disappears McKenzie knows her wish is, for now, just a dream. McKenzie is the only one who can rescue her friend, but if she’s not careful, her decisions could cost the lives of everyone she’s tried so hard to save.
There it is! I can’t wait for this book to hit the shelves! So, do you guys have any questions? I may or may not be able to answer them. 😉
Oh my goodness I can’t wait!! McKenzie had better get back with Kyol or else I’ll.. I’ll… hunt her down and knock some sense into her!! 😉
heh Seems like Kyol has a lot of fans out there. 🙂
I loved the first book Sandy and can’t wait for the second. I hoping it will have lots of yummy Aren in it. 😉
Thanks, Samina! Hope you like The Shattered Dark, too!
I just want the book to come out, devour it, then read it more carefully a second time with lot’s of coffee, and start the process all over again of asking about when the third book is coming out. I am just happy that you write for me to read 🙂
Aw, thanks, Monica! I hope I’m able to sell a third book.
Assuming, of course, that everyone survives book two. *evil cackle*
Love the summary! I can’t wait to read the book, and of course I’m dying to see the cover for TSD. Btw, I’m glad you didn’t decide to kill everyone off LOL.
I can’t wait to share the cover! Not sure when it’ll be finalized, but it’s just as great as the first one. I’m so lucky to have a kickass cover artist!
Woohoo!!! Can’t wait to read it! 😀
hehe Um, I might be emailing you soon…
WOW! Gives me the chills. Can’t wait to read it.
Hope you enjoy it! See you soon!
I can’t wait ti read this book. I’m glad Machenzie decided to give Aren a chance, he know what he want’s and he won’t apologize to anyone for it!
Yep. He definitely knows what he wants. 🙂
This summary is both a gift and a tease. I hope the savory love triangle continues!
heh It’s so hard not to say more about the book. I don’t want to give anything away!
Kelia’s not really dead right? I LOVED Shadow Reader and can’t wait for the next installment, but cried SO hard when Kelia fizzled into the ether. There’s some hidden caveat right? That can bring her back?? Right??
Aww, I’m so happy (in a sad way) to hear that someone is is affected by Kelia’s death as much as I am! I did NOT plan for that to happen. At all. When it did… Well, I was very nearly in tears, too. Still so sad about it. 🙁
I can’t wait for this book! Just literally finished the first book! It’s so awesome! I love the story line and I know the second book is just going to be amazing! Can’t wait!
Sounds weird but I support both Kyol and Aren. They are both different yet equally love McKenzie.
P.S: Please make this a series! 😀
Hi Shine!
So happy you enjoyed The Shadow Reader! And I completely understand how you can support both Kyol and Aren – love both of those guys!
Only three months until The Shattered Dark! Hurray! And I just posted an excerpt: Click on “Read an excerpt” at the bottom of this page: https://sandy-williams.com/the-shattered-dark/
Omg I cant wait till the second book comes out. I absolutely loved the first 🙂 book. I rarily put it done. 🙂
Glad you enjoyed it! If you want a sneak peek, I’ve posted the first chapter here: https://sandy-williams.com/the-shattered-dark/
(scroll down to Read an Excerpt)
Thanks (and very sorry for my delayed response here!)
I’M VERY EXCITED!!! I love McKenzie & her story & I’ve been impatiently waiting for your next book! Thanks for all your hard work & I know all of us will be happy come October!!! =)
P.S. I LOVE Aren but don’t mind Kyol!!! =)
Hi Danielle! Glad you’re excited. And glad you love Aren… and Kyol. 🙂
I’m soo excited for this second book as soon as I finished the first book I was like okay where’s the second haha.. I’m glad that she got with Aren. I didn’t really care for Kyol. I felt like she deserved better than what he was doiing. But I’m excited to find out what happens.. I just hate the long waiit!!! Especially cuz sometimes I forget what books Im waiting for to come out. But this one is on a list 🙂
I completely understand – I hate waiting for books, too! I just finished the page proofs on The Shattered Dark. This is the last I get to see the book, so now, I’m ready for it to be on the shelves, too!
Thanks for reading! Hope you like TSD just as much as TSR!