Shadow Lyrics (Crossing Daggers book 1) by C A Worley

The heroine in the story accepts her lot and does her best with attitude- the ‘eat dirt punk’ kind. The poor girls upbringing by a harsh father is a bit sad but she shows him- in spades.

This book though a fast gripping read is not for the faint hearted as there is bad language and a few steamy episodes.


An interesting book if you want something completely different and you like a bit of paranormal thrown in though this one is mainly paranormal .

An all round good read for this genre.

I really enjoyed this book even though the level of snark sometimes was annoying. Lyric has been mistreated her entire life by her father and feels unwanted and unloved. She however feels a pull to this unknown figure in the Otherland. She doesn't know what it means. Eventually she is pretty much 'traded' to this person and in order to prevent spoilers, many adventures and revelations occur. I felt the book to be well written, the world to be well sorted out, and the characters to be fun. I did think the ending was a bit trite and underdone. Would I read another book in this world by this author, absolutely! Well done.

Wow - what a fantastic read! I never give 5 stars unless I would re-read, so that's telling. This book had everything I want in a book: sarcasm & wit, smutty goodness, paranormal twists & turns, and a good romance element. I'm sad book 2 isn't ready for me to dive in!

Lyric has been raised very unconventionally, even for a half-demon. As daughter of the ruling demon, she's endured countless tortures and "training" sessions that have carved her into the tough chick she is today. Her father helps guard the passage between her world and another, more dangerous one that she's been warned to never cross into. All of that goes out the window when she is told of an arrangement her father brokered to send her over there and "give" her to the leader on the other side, Draven.

These two were amazing together. I enjoyed switching between the two perspectives and learning how alike they truly were. Draven is tough on the outside but a marshmallow inside. Lyric, for all her fighting and displays of strength, is also a compassionate soul. Together, it makes sense they are drawn to each other, even with the cruel situation they've been placed into. Yes, there's surprises and reveals along the way, but the relationship was great to watch unfold. I would encourage any paranormal fans out there to pick this one up and clear an afternoon, because you won't be able to put it down!

This was a fabulous introduction to this series and I absolutely recommend it if you enjoy reading about a heroine who happily stands up for herself. Lyric is half demon and has always been at odds with her father who takes being distant to a whole new level ! Lyric powers through any challenge set her and relishes the fighting techniques that have been drilled into her. She might carry weapons but to be blunt Lyric is a weapon herself so why does her father so callously send her to the Shadow Lord and just what will Lyric find there ?
This moved at a rapid pace that certainly was very entertaining. Lyric is a hoot and I fear some might shake their heads at her potty mouth but boy does she know how to make a comeback ! The plot was intriguing and the supporting characters added enough humour with their knowing attitudes to make everything flow quite nicely. I do have to give special mention here to a baby gargoyle who had me laughing out loud. As for the Shadow Lord Draven is this hunk who has Lyrics inner slut just jumping up and down so be prepared for steamy times ahead. I wanted to rate this higher but unfortunately the explanation for her father's attitude didn't convince me. Had he been aloof or hard much like his brother I would have believed everything but to be told he had broken her finger for no apparent reason meant to my mind that he honestly didn't have any warm feelings for Lyric. Still that little explanation aside I really enjoyed this book and will certainly look for more by this author.
This voluntary take is of a copy I requested from Netgalley and my thoughts and comments are honest and I believe fair

OhEmmGee! Shadow’s Lyric was AMAZEBALLS! It started out a bit slow and I honestly didn’t think I was going to get into the story and enjoy it. But then Lyric crossed over into the Otherland and I was HOOKED! Lyric is strong, sassy, and everything I enjoy in my female leads. Same goes for Draven but change sassy to sexy. Yumm! I just couldn’t get enough of Lyric’s interactions with all the characters and her lack of snark filter had me laughing so many times. Her blades aren’t the only thing that was razor-sharp, and I just couldn’t wait to see what she would say next.

The story itself was action packed and full of surprises and secrets. All the characters are great and the worldbuilding in this book was outstanding. There’s just enough heat between Lyric and Draven to keep things interesting without through the whole story into Smutland. Remember folks, they are fighters, we don’t need the lead heroine to get all weak in the needs when she’s been trained to be a kicka$$ fighter her whole life. Usually, I’m trying to guess the big Aha! ending but in this case, I was just enjoying all the ensuing kerfuffles as they came along. And that ending and all those secrets – WOWZA!

It’s been a while since I’ve gotten excited about a new to me author and their series. Consider me screaming in excitement. Author C.A. Worley has created something amazing here with her Crossing Daggers series. Consider me a new fan because I was halfway into the book and already checking to see if Ms. Worley had more titles. YAY! I see there is and hopefully they will keep me entertained while I wait for the next book in the series to come out. Can. Not. Wait.

Stars: 5

I received this book from Netgalley. I was not compensated for the book other than the entertainment it provided. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Thanks to NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book!

I thought this book was excellent! The alternating POVs were done very well and I thought the plot was pretty good too. There’s nothing negative I can say about this book.

I received an advanced reader's copy of Shadow's Lyric (Crossing Daggers Book 1) by C.A. Worley from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was the first book by C.A. Worley that I had read and I was pleasantly surprised to find an enjoyable new author - and series - to follow.

The story was interesting and entertaining to read. The characters were well written, dynamic, and very likable. I quite liked the dynamic and attraction between our main characters, halfling Lyric and Shadow Lord Draven. The dialogue between them was entertaining and their chemistry was readily apparent from the start. Also, the plot moved quickly and was well-paced.

Overall, I though this novel was fun to read and I look forward to the next in the series.

An enjoyable read involving a kick ass, sassy woman who is determined to be the best fighter. After training for years, half demon Lyric finally learns from her father that she will be given to the Shadow Lord. Lyric is mad with her father, but he has not been much of a fatherly figure to her. It does not help that the Shadow Lord is sex incarnate and is keeping many secrets from Lyric. Draven has asked for Lyric earlier than what was agreed upon and has tasked her with finding the Shadow Heart. However, due to the ooath, Draven cannot reveal many tings he wishes to tell Lyric. Lyric's powers begin to develop, which helps her with her current mission, if she can stop thinking about Draven. But when Lyric learns the truth, will it damage the tentative relationship she has with Draven? I received this novel from net galley and the publisher as an ARC. Thank you! All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I really loved this book! When it ended, I was sad because I wanted sequels.

Lyric was so bad*ss and super likable. I also really liked Draven and the contrast of his tough persona he showed to the world with the gentler persona he had with those closest to him, especially Lyric. Every time he let his guard down with her, I melted. Don't even get me started on how Draven defended Lyric against her dad. My heart was so full.

Can I please have more story??

Needless to say, I'm C.A. Worley's newest fan! I'm off to download some of her other books, now.

If you’re looking for a paranormal steamy read that has a great story line than this a novel for you!

Alyrica is a half demon whose father, the leader of the demon clan, shows no interest in her upbringing other than memos about her training. On her 21ST birthday she is forced to cross into the Otherland as repayment for a favor the Shadowking completed decades ago. There she is faced with a new way of life that challenges everything she knows and was taught.

This novel had magic, other worlds, soulmates, alpha males, and badass females. A great read.