Shadows of Asphodel
She never asked for the undying loyalty of a necromancer.1913. Austria-Hungary. Ardis knows better than to save a man on the battlefield. Even if he manages to be a charming bastard while bleeding out in the snow. She hasn't survived this long as a mercenary without some common sense.When she...
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She never asked for the undying loyalty of a necromancer.1913. Austria-Hungary. Ardis knows better than to save a man on the battlefield. Even if he manages to be a charming bastard while bleeding out in the snow. She hasn't survived this long as a mercenary without some common sense.When she rescues Wendel, it isn't because he's devilishly handsome, but because he's a nec
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Format: Paperback
ISBN:
9781620078693
Publisher: Curiosity Quills Press
Edition language: English
Series: Shadows of Asphodel (#1)
I had high hopes with this book as I read Clockwork Menagerie first and loved it. It did not disappoint. SHADOWS OF ASPHODEL was action-packed from page 1 and did not let up! One of my weaknesses with heroes is a vulnerable, smart ass. I have that in Wendel! I love a strong heroine! Ardis has moment...
It felt like it took quite a while to get through this. I didn't know what was going on half the time. Ardis is from America and is half Chinese (mom) with no idea who her father is. She has a picture and knows him as "Leo". She left America for Europe. She's a mercenary for the archmages. Sh...
4.5Unexpectedly romantic!When I requested for this book, I thought I would just love it because of the action it promises. However, now I love it because of the characters' interaction! They're just... MFEO! MADE FOR EACH OTHER. ^_^ Now you might think that I'm just romanticizing their story, but no...
A dieselpunk romance story with archmages, necromancers, assassins and mercenaries....sounds interesting right?? It wasn't a fast past story nor an overtly engaging one that kept me on the edge of my seat devouring chapter after chapter into the wee hours of the morning. BUT it was a really solid, w...
A dieselpunk romance story with archmages, necromancers, assassins and mercenaries....sounds interesting right?? It wasn't a fast past story nor an overtly engaging one that kept me on the edge of my seat devouring chapter after chapter into the wee hours of the morning. BUT it was a really solid, w...