Without a Shadow
by H. J. Reynolds
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Pub Date Apr 09 2024 | Archive Date Feb 11 2024
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Description
It was just a game at the start.
Adlai Bringer remembers going to the desert market with her father: The colorful tents, the wink of gold, and her father’s shadow, black as night, as it moved of its own accord and stole whatever trinket she wanted. He called it the Shadow Game.
You can only teach your shadow one trick.
After her father disappears, Adlai keeps going back to the market determined to find some trace of him and stealing what she can with her shadow. Until one day she picks the wrong mark—someone who knows her little trick and tries to take her shadow for himself.
The game has only just begun.
Everything Adlai thought she knew about her shadow is turned upside down, and her father’s disappearance takes on a new light as she’s forced to flee the city or risk being hunted. From the desert to the Shadow World to even more unlikely places, Adlai knows one thing for certain: her shadow is a gift worth killing for.
Advance Praise
“Without a Shadow is without a doubt a fast-paced, engaging and compelling debut fantasy.” - Maria V. Snyder, New York Times bestselling author of The Study of Poisons
"The classic magical orphan story gets a refreshing twist." - Kirkus Review
“Exquisite. Reynolds springs out of the gates as a master storyteller, enticing her readers into a vibrantly unique fantasy world shrouded in danger and mystery, filled with heartbreakingly human characters.” - Jordan H. Bartlett, author of Contest of Queens
“H. J. Reynolds has created a vivid new fantasy in Without A Shadow filled with lush world building, cunning characters, and hang-on-to-you-seat action. Fans of Holly Black’s Book Of Night will devour this magical adventure.” - Brandie June, author of Gold Spun
“H. J. Reynolds’s debut novel is a brilliant work that will leave you reeling and thirsting for more.” - E. M. Leander, author of Wren and the Tarnished Tiger
“Fast paced, original and haunting, Without A Shadow will be your new fantasy obsession.” - Kristi McManus, author of Our Vengeful Souls
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9780744308372 |
| PRICE | $5.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 320 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
Madison P, Reviewer
I went into this book with no expectations. I thought the blurb sounded intriguing, but it didn;t really give me much of an idea of what the book would be. I really enjoyed this book. A fast-paced, thrilling read, with a couple of twists and turns that I didn't expect.
Adlai is a wonderful character - she feels very well-rounded, and well fleshed out, and her struggles feel real, and not overblown. Her relationships with the other characters, and her emotions when these shift are a shining part of the book, especially when they shift suddenly and dramatically, like with Pen.
I really enjoyed reading this book, and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys YA fiction, fantasy, and a book that will keep you on your toes throughout.
Kerry F, Reviewer
What a lovely story, the pacing was great, Adlai as a character was well realised and believable. The world building was alright but could have been stronger, some aspects were muddy but not in a deliberate way, if felt like the author was a bit lost - Is this a middle eastern type world and are we as the reader supposed to be picturing Aladdin? Is so, why is Adlai golden haired? Not that she cant be, but we need an explanation or it stands out as an error. Also - We have a ceiling fan? But torches? Is there electricity or is it magic? Or is there a water wheel outside turning the fan? Small aspects like this can really take a reader out of the story. It also felt like we raced to the ending at breakneck speed, but got a bit off track and the pace slowed down but the plot end felt rushed.
I would be happy to read more by this author
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