I did not enjoy this book, the premise could have been so good but the execution was not engaging at all, I was at times confused with the jumping perspectives and bored at others. I will not be continuing this series.

Thank you Netgalley and Wednesday Books for providing this ARC for review.

Where Shadows Meet had some intriguing ideas and moments that kept me curious, but overall it didn’t fully capture my attention. I liked the premise and some of the character dynamics, but the pacing felt uneven, and a few plot points didn’t land as strongly as I hoped. It was an okay read—there were enjoyable parts, but it didn’t quite leave a lasting impression for me.

Thank you NetGalley for the ebook arc. I unfortunately DNF’d at 30% as I just could not get into the story.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed this take on vampires because it was unique and different. I really enjoyed the chapters from Favre’s point of view and loved those the most because they delved into the creation of vampires in this world. This was very interesting and I really enjoyed these vampires.

Black mythical gay vampires? SOLD! This storytelling was so good and rich. I was intrigued by the worldbuilding, and the characters were imperfect in the best way. Though they weren’t literal humans, they felt SO human and relatable. The romance was slow to build and endearing, and I found myself caring about the characters deeply. I did find the ending to be a bit rushed, and wished it had taken its time a bit more, but I enjoyed this book. 3 strong ⭐s

*Thank you again to NetGalley and the publishers for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.*

I am not typically a fantasy reader, so it was a bit of stretch for me to read in this genre.

I really appreciated the author note, family tree and bloodlines explanations at the beginning. It helped to set the scene. As with most fantasy, the world building dominates a lot of the first half of the book. While there were things happenin, it just wasn't enough for me. I did like the multiple POV story telling allowing a better view of what is happening in the story. It felt like the characters had special skills which added a bit of intrigue, some are vampires, can see the future, etc. It is set up to be a duology which makes sense because the ending is definitely left open.

I enjoyed it enough that I will likely pick up the next one as it was a quick read for me - I just have a hard time reviewing books in this genre because I prefer to have a book set in the real world. I find it hard to keep all the types of people and places straight. However, if you are someone who love fantasy and romance, this would definitely be worth a try!

I enjoyed the writing style of author. The book itself has a great plot and I know someone else will enjoy this!

Book: Where Shadows Meet
Author: Patricia Caldwell
Publisher: St Martins Press/ Wednesday Press
Length: 306 Pages
Overall Rating: 4 Stars

Long ago Favre cut her wings for love but the goddess Thana sacrificed their love for power. However Favre never got over the loss of her wings or the betrayal. This vampire novel goes through three POVs which are Favre, vampire princess Leyla, and a seer named Najja. It also has different timelines.This is a romantic, fascinating, emotional queer YA read. I absolutely loved this well written duology and I look forward to the next book in this set which I highly recommend.

Thank you Saint Martin's Press/Wednesday books and Netgalley for the eARC. I voluntarily agreed to do an honest, fair, review and blog. All words, thoughts, ideas are my own.

Thank you to NetGalley and the St. Martin’s Press for the ARC of Where Shadows Meet. This story had a rich, haunting atmosphere that immediately pulled me in. With layered characters, emotionally charged twists, and a blend of love, loss, and fate, it was one of those reads that felt both intimate and epic. The writing had a lyrical quality to it that stuck with me even after I finished.

If you’re into stories that explore love and destiny with a touch of the fantastical, I definitely recommend picking this one up.

Where Shadows Meet is a dark and captivating read where I could not stop turning the pages. This one is set in the aftermath of the war that was between the vampires, humans and gods. It has a tragic love story, great fantasy world and so much more. The author wrote this well and every character in this one was interesting. I enjoyed that the book had a new twist on regular vampire lore. Overall, this is one that I highly enjoyed and would recommend to any young adult reader or to anyone who likes fantasy books. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press/ Wednesday Books for this great read in exchange of my honest review of Where Shadows Meet by Patrice Caldwell.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press, Wednesday Books, and Netgalley for a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This book looked like it was going to have everything I wanted. Black sapphic vampires? Heck yeah.

Unfortunately, this book just didn't do it for me. I think the author has a lot of potential and I can see that some scenes were beautifully written, but there were too many sections that lagged or were too confusing overall. There was a lot of info dumping on the reader and that took a lot of my enjoyment out of this. I am so sad that I had to review it this way, but I did bump it up a little in the rating because I really do think this series can have potential. Maybe after the first book, the information dumping will be lessened because now the world is created?

But for me, I don't think I'll be continuing the series.

Thank you NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review!

I DNFed this book at 10 percent. Although I really liked the author's writing style, I found the book to not be as compelling or engaging as I was hoping it to be. I do have a hit and miss relationship with vampire books in general, though I still give them a try because I want to find a great vampire book!

In a vivid world, full of rich lore and history, Patrice Caldwell's debut brings a unique take on the creatures so many of us have come to love: vampires.

Caldwell spins this story like a fable. First through Favre's point-of-view from the origin of vampires and would-be queen who created them all, her love Thana. Favre and Thana cling to their feelings for each other like a lifeline through the darkness that follows them as they try to survive Thana's aspiration for the throne. Tensions rise, allegiances are forged, and blood is spilled across heavenly and mortal realms. Then from the perspective of Leyla, a vampire princess who is set to inherit the throne from her mother, we learn that even after decades of victory, power is all but impossible to maintain.

With the help of Naija, Leyla ventures on a journey to save her kidnapped best friend through a kingdom in the throngs of growing dissent and treacherous woods that host nightmarish dangers. She is forced to decide how much she is willing to sacrifice in order to save the ones she loves.

With heart-pounding romance and a heart-stopping ending, this book will leave readers anxiously awaiting the sequel.

Where Shadows Meet is a SLOW BURN and much closer to an epic fantasy than many modern YA fantasy books. Please take that into consideration when picking up a copy.

WHAT AN AMAZING DEBUT!!! These characters are so fantastically depicted and while the details were hard to track at times (given the timelines & number of people involved), which I entirely believe is more on me than Patrice, this was just such a good read & I'll happily recommend it to readers!

Great story. The characters were interesting. I have never read from this author before but would be interested in reading other books in the future.

DNF @ 36%

I was bored and didn't find it compelling. The flashbacks (?) were confusing and hard to follow. I liked the present day as told by Layla, but the multi POV's were hard to follow.

The premise sounded interesting and I was excited for this one but from the first chapter I was confused as to who's who. Then we start jumping POV's and I couldn't keep up. For what it's worth, Caldwell's prose aren't bad, I actually liked her writing. But the story started on a climactic moment, then never got back up and the multi POV was a detriment.

Thank you to Patrice Caldwell, St. Martins Press, and NetGalley for this e-ARC! All opinions are my own.

⭐️⭐️⭐️ - 3.5/5

“You can’t escape your fate.”

Where Shadows Meet thrusts readers into a world of gods, vampires, and a never-ending struggle for power. The story follows three women - Favre who seeks to free her wife, Najja who seeks answers about her power, and Leyla who seeks to rescue a friend. Each on their own path, yet all bound by fate, these women must decide the part they will play in a war that is centuries in the making.

I enjoyed this plot line as well as the world itself. Set in the high heavens and in the human realm, there is no shortage of beings or abilities. I loved that each vampiric bloodline has specific traits based on their founders and feel that it added originality to the world. The emphasis on self-reflection and discovery as the story progresses, specifically for Favre, kept me engaged. I wanted to know everything she was thinking because her actions often seemed at odds with who she is as a person. Her relationship with, and loyalty to, Thana is complex and presents many questions regarding the things one is willing to do for those they love. The prominent themes of love and friendship made this story feel like a true adventure, but this book was very much a build up to what is to come. I’m looking forward to returning to this story in future books!

(Thank you NetGalley, Patrice Caldwell, & St. Martin’s Press for this opportunity!)

I’ve loved vampires as far back as I can remember. I wanted this book to be immersive and consuming. Great start with a serious decline. The juvenile characters and plot caused this story to flop for me.

Thanks NetGalley for the arc to read, this is my honest review with my own opinions and thoughts

3.5- I received an ARC from NetGalley awhile ago- thank you so much for that. I had a hard time getting into it. I’m not sure if it was the format or what. But I recently got an audio and I devoured it. I really enjoyed the story and the folklore within it. I loved how it all pieced together. The only thing that got me was it was a bit repetitive for most of the book. I was a little confused on some parts- most of the characters and people in the book drink blood but they’re not directly vampires. The explanation at the end helped a lot. Who they came from- gods and goddesses. It was just a little hard for me to grasp. I wish there was more explanation of all that instead of the other repetitive parts.


The two timelines and how they came together left a good suspense and story woven together.

I loved the story, the world building and meeting the different characters. I felt completely immersed in the story and couldn't stop reading it.