Starlight and Shadows by Layla J. Nickel | Motivated Savages

Starlight and Shadows

by Layla J. Nickel

A sheltered noblewoman is rescued by the feared Shadow Prince, leading her toward her true identity—and an inevitable betrayal.

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ABOUT THE BOOK

She was taught to fear the darkness. He was born from it.

Unicorns are feared as ferocious beasts—monsters, capable only of murder and malice . . . or so Luna is taught to believe.

Trapped within the walls of the palace grounds, she follows the king’s rules to stay alive—warned that a single scratch could mean her death. But her life unravels when a shadow unicorn shatters all she knows and holds dear. She is left questioning why she’s drawn to this supposed enemy . . . and if he truly is one, why does he keep saving her?

Shoved into a world of magic where safety and freedom are fleeting, Luna must face who she is and choose her allies carefully, all while fighting the pull she feels toward a man who is as dangerous as he is gentle with her. If she can find the courage to let go of the life she once lived, she’ll learn that strength forged in darkness can burn brighter than any star.

Starlight and Shadows is the first book in a slow-burn duology featuring a protector romance with hidden identities that complicate everything and a heroine who refuses to stay powerless. Perfect for readers who love a man who can step back and let her grow into her strength, like in A Court of Thorns and Roses, or the relentless danger and impossible choices of The Serpent & the Wings of Night, and the touch-her-and-die energy in Fourth Wing.

Note: This is a YA/NA fantasy romance with mature themes and eventual steam.

Book Details:

• Genre: Fantasy, Romantasy, epic fantasy
• Format: Paperback, eBook