So I went into this thinking it was part of the Aspect and Anchor series but it's not really although it does have some things that makes me think it could be. However, there is nothing anywhere that clearly says it is. If that was not confusing enough for y'all I am sorry. It left me confused writing it. Anyway that was the reason I requested this book from NetGalley. However, since I am a huge Ruby Dixon fan I would have asked for it anyway.
Bound to the Shadow Prince by Ruby Dixon
Genres: Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Fantasy

In order to protect her kingdom from the wrath of a vengeful goddess, Princess Candra must remain locked inside a tower for seven years. Seven long years without a friend―or a lover―by her side. And shut inside the tower with her? A Fellian, the enemy of her people, a fearsome warrior race complete with wings and claws and fangs. Nemeth is terrifying, cruel, and disturbingly magnetic. Candra should kill him for his supplies, but she’s desperate for his company…and his touch.

As time inside the unchanging tower rolls on, Candra uncovers the man behind the stony facade. And when their tenure hits an unexpected snag, Candra and Nemeth are forced to make a difficult choice. They’ll need to face an outside world they no longer recognize, one that threatens their lives and their surprising love.

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Review

I feel that I should warn you right off the bat that this is a long read. Ruby has a few other books like this and I felt that I should let you know that it took me a couple of sittings to read this. Now that said if you like fantasy romance this is unique and highly engaging.

Imagine being stuck in a windowless tower for seven years with your enemy? Talk about forcing you to face pretty much everything! The story is told from Candra’s POV which gives us all her fear, despair, and loneliness during the first few months in the tower. I’m going to be honest and say that I was a little worried how she was going to survive all that time in the dark.

Candra is a spoiled princess with a life-threatening illness managed by daily medicine. Never meant to spend the seven years in the tower she is unprepared for being alone in the dark. What I do love about her is that while she was Initially selfish she does change over time into a completely different person. I mean who wouldn’t! While Nemeth appears dangerous and grumpy at first we learn that he is shy, kind, and patient.

This book has some very explicit scenes and is super spicy so be warned! The spice is good and honestly I enjoyed how well developed the characters were. There were just some issues for me. Honestly, was I not such a fan of Ruby Dixon’s I would have rated this much lower.

The whole food situation had me so confused. Like food and water for a whole year gets delivered but they are in a dark, windowless and doorless tower. Where was the storage? I felt like the tower could have been better explained. It just needed a little TLC.

The other thing that bothered me, as I said before was that I thought this was part of a series and not a standalone. The title made me think that it was since it is very similar to other titles in that series. There were also things about this book that seemed like they could have been part of that series but then again maybe not.

I suggest you read it for yourself and form your own opinion. It is not a bad story at all.

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