A review by drmars
Sanctuary of the Shadow by Aurora Ascher

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I’m only rating this a 3 because I did finish it. So I can’t say the story wasn’t compelling enough to make me not care to see how it ends. That being said, I was disappointed in the lack of world building. The concept for this world is interesting, but the story is hollow. The main character is supposed to be 50+ years old but she reads like she’s 16, which make the spicy scenes  uncomfortable. I would also really love it if she had made the best friend more than one dimensional in this story. I know she’s not the main focus, but her character felt frivolous. If there’s a second book, I hope the author fleshes out the world more. Give the book some texture.