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Merissa (14132 KP) rated A Poison of Shadows (Whisperbound #2) in Books

Jul 19, 2026

A Poison of Shadows (Whisperbound #2)

Annie Anderson | 2026 | Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy

8.0

(1 Ratings)

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A POISON OF SHADOWS is the second book in the Whisperbound series. Although it says each book is an interconnected standalone, I would recommend at least reading Book 1 (A Silence of Shadows) before reading any other. I haven't read that book, and I do feel as though I missed out on some of the basic world-building/magic system/etc.

Nadia and Lorenzo are a perfect pair, even if they don't admit it to each other to begin with. Nadia has a lot of sharp edges that she uses a whetstone on often enough. Lorenzo keeps his own counsel, whether that's big plans or minor details. And both of them are petty enough to use whatever they can against anyone who has slighted them. They were great!

I think the thing for me was that not only do I feel like I missed out, but certain phrases and descriptions were repeated when there was no need. This happened often enough to jolt me out of the story each time.

I will say that I loved this world, though, and definitely want to read more about it. It was a gripping story set in a world I want more of. If you've read the first book, then I think you will thoroughly enjoy this one.

** The same worded review will appear elsewhere. **

* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book; the comments here are my honest opinion. *

Merissa
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Jul 17, 2026

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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2623 KP) rated Buried in a Bog (County Cork, #1) in Books

Mar 9, 2018

Maura Donovan is fulfilling a promise to her Gran and visiting the part of Ireland where the family originated. However, her time of discovering family history is interrupted by two bodies – one dredged up from a bog and one more modern victim.

Sadly, the mystery takes a back, back seat to the story of Maura learning family history and discovering the part of Ireland. The author obviously loves the area and brings it to vivid life, but it over shadows the mystery, which takes a back seat. The characters were enjoyable, but not enough to make me long for a repeat visit to County Cork.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2015/03/book-review-buried-in-bog-by-sheila.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.

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Veronica Pena (690 KP) rated Shadow of a Doubt (1943) in Movies

Feb 19, 2020

Shadow of a Doubt (1943)

1943 | Drama, Mystery, Thriller

6.7

(3 Ratings)

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Does Alfred Hitchcock do anything else?

Right now, I'm in a film class for school and it's all about Alfred Hitchcock. We're watching most of his collected works and honestly, I feel like once you've seen one, you've seen them all. It's clear through his films that he's very into murder and murder mysteries and thrillers. He likes stairs and birds and shadows. He's batshit about symbolism and irony and cyclical plots, something always turns back around.

This is my fourth or maybe fifth Hitchcock film and I don't know how I am supposed to continue to watch them. I feel like I'm watching a bad show that should've ended seasons ago but hasn't had the guts to call it quits yet. It's so disappointing!