Silence and Shadow by Erin Beaty was everything I needed it to be. This story kept the wonderful atmosphere from Blood and Moonlight but actually had the details and world building I missed out on in book one. This story picks up soon after the first book left off and hits the ground running. It doesn't really recap anything from the first book so make sure you read it before getting into this one. I loved the murder mystery in this and how full of magic it was. The fake marriage was sadly lacking because there wasn't much chemistry between the main characters but that's alright because I was more interested in the murder than the romance for this one. Overall this is definitely a must read if you enjoyed Blood and Moonlight or like magical thrillers.

Thank you to Macmillan Audio and Netgalley for this alc in exchange for an honest review.

I am officially obsessed with this series. I have no idea if we’ll get a third book because the ending of this one is satisfying, but also just the right amount of open for another story if the author wants to go there AND I WOULD NOT BE MAD IF WE GOT MORE.

Our main characters are back to solving gruesome murders and finding their way alongside magic, but this time under the guise of a fake marriage and in a new city.

The medieval world and magical system created is just as incredible as the first book and I really enjoyed the new characters in Londonium. The magic politics has us on the edge of our seats as we navigate who we can and can’t trust. And the romance is SO GOOD.

Ugh I hate that I’m already done reading and can’t wait to reread these soon! I absolutely recommend the audio if you enjoy listening.

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

This was a great sequel and I really enjoyed the continuation of this story. This was the perfect book to listen to in order to start spooky season.