Nascent Shadow (Temporal Armistice #1)

There was some doubts going into this book. A lot of novels like this sound like they will be amazing, but end up flat. I decided to try and read it anyways, thanks to netgalley for the arc for an honest review.

It was absolutely great. I was in love with Brooklyn and it was such an intersting read. So much different from a lot of supernatural novels where it is the "same book, different characters" kind of novel, but it WASN'T. It was so different and fantastic!

Brooklyn Amari has issues! There's probably not a crime she hadn't committed by 16, and probably have her mother numerous heart attacks. Becoming a respectable firefighter is maybe not what anyone would have expected, but she's still got some fiesty attitude.
Magic exists in abundance in this book. Made me laugh at Brooklyn's humour and want a best friend just like hers.
Do angels and demons exist? Or is that just a strange story humans tell?
Love this book and desperately looking forward to another!

This cliff hanger is killing me. This was a very interesting read. Very original and different from what I am use to. The concept of Angels and Demons have been around forever but the slight twist in this book makes it even more interesting. Seeing Brooklyn navigate her anger and empathy for humans while trying to find her place in the world is endearing. I can't wait to see what the outcome of the possible coming war may entail and how she plans to save man kind.

Nascent Shadow (Temporal Armistice #1) by Matthew S. Cox is an awesome fantasy book I requested from NetGalley and the book publishers and the review is voluntary. This is another wonderful book from one of my favorite authors! I love everything he writes and it is another winner. This is so unique and such great fantasy! This is a world where runes and magic are not uncommon. You can buy spells, enchantments, and have special divisions in the fire department for investigations for this.
Our gal of the story, Brook, survived somehow a fire when she was young and now that she is older, she is a firefighter. One day while fighting on one of the higher floors, the building started to collapse and her wings, yes wings, came out and she saved herself and a co-worker. It became their secret. She knew she was different. She could sense people's intentions, she was stronger than most, and she was very pale when her mother was hispanic. She didn't know her father. This is such a fun story. Full of great fantasy and as the story develops, Brook develops more and more gifts and meets trouble. Great dialogue, humor, plot, and wonderful character development. Cox has a way of writing a book that puts the reader in the action, feeling the suspense, enjoying the ride, and begging for more! Already I can't wait for book 2. I have read many of his books and I think this will be my favorite series, at least I hope he makes it into a series!

Nascent Shadow is a very fun and engaging read. Armed with inventive items and awesome action sequences, it got the captivating goodness of a fantastical story set in a contemporary world. The protagonist, Brooklyn, was a genuine ass-kicking character who knows how to hold her own, not because she's half-demon (let's just put it at that) but because she's a fiesty lass with a heart.

I tried to write a summary for this book but I don’t know how. I’d advise to just jump in.

I seriously loved this. The main character, Brooklyn, is a fucking badass and I loved her so much, I can’t even begin to explain how much. She was fierce and just all over awesome.
I really liked the side characters too, especially Brooklyn’s neighbor Ashley and her best friend, Max.
I liked the world it was set in, I liked how it was described. It could have been more thorough but I didn’t really mind. I can’t wait to learn more in the next books tbh.
I read this super fast too. I could not stop reading.
All in all, great intrigue, great characters; I can’t wait for more!

Even from the first couple of chapters, you can't help but become mesmerized by Brooklyn Amari. She starts out by appearing like an average girl but as the story progresses you quickly learn that she is far from average even in regards to the magical world she lives in. Detached yet emphatic, she dedicates her life to saving others - as long as they are good-hearted. In a way, she seems to mimic the angels described in the beginning of Christianity. What might come as a slight shock to readers is the occupation that Brooklyn decides to take on - a firefighter. Even in this world where magic coexists with mundane, this is still not a typical profession for women. However, Brook does a stellar job, and her demonesque - or I should say Shaar’Naath abilities do lend her a helping hand. However, Brooklyn soon finds herself in the middle of an ancient war between two ancient civilizations. Will she help save the world or destroy it? Matthew Cox seems to pull from different supernatural series to create a character and a world that is easy to get lost in. My only issue with the book is the ending, I have so many unanswered questions. Hopefully, in the next book The Shadow Collector, Cox is able to answer them.

Excellent first book in a series: great story, characters and humor

I loved this book. Matthew Cox created a great story about magic and demons without falling into clichés. Character development is excellent and the action scenes are great. Although there is a little graphic violence, it doesn’t interrupt the flow of the story and I am not sure how Cox did it, but he was able to incorporate humor. Some scenes had me laughing out loud. I look forward to reading more books in this series.
Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book via Netgalley for review purposes.