Narrated by Tim Paige & Melissa Moran, The Shadow Weave by Annette Marie is the second urban fantasy audiobook in the Spell Weaver series. Clio and Lyre have escaped the Underworld to Earth and have a bounty on their head, but the two need to make their way to the Overworld to stop Lyre’s most dangerous spell from being unleashed. An action-packed, swoon worthy adventure awaits listeners.
by Annette Marie
Series: Spell Weaver #2
Narrator: Melissa Moran, Tim Paige
Length: 8 hours and 56 minutes
Genres: Urban Fantasy
Source: Publisher
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When Clio conned her way into the Underworld, her job was to steal magic that could protect her homeland. Instead, she escaped with the rebellious son of a notorious spell weaver family.
And in the process, she exposed his most calamitous spell.
Now she and Lyre are in a race to recover his spell before his family catches up to them. Their only hope is to escape to the Overworld, and as an Underworlder on enemy ground, Lyre will have no choice but to trust Clio with his survival. But can she trust him when his seduction magic has the power to erase her will?
Especially when she's already falling for him?
Incubi are incapable of love, as they both know. But evading Lyre's family and making it through the treacherous wilds of the Overworld will push them to the brink—and they'll fight with everything they have to make it out together.
Celebrating the tenth Anniversary of the bestselling Steel & Stone series, the second edition of The Shadow Weave features a revised story.
This is the second book in the Spell Weaver series and while Annette Marie does a wonderful job of bringing the listener up to speed, I highly recommend listening to the series in order since the story and relationships build off the first book.
I am having fun listening to this series. The Shadow Weave picks up right where The Night Realm ended. Cleo and Lyre have escaped the Underworld. Lyre’s dad has issued a death warrant for them and they are hiding on Earth while they look to find a guide to the Overworld and Cleo’s home. They must retrieve his doomsday spell before it is used.
The tale that unfolds was not only action-packed with battles and betrayal, it also fleshed out Cleo and Lyre’s relationship. The two must learn to trust each other, and Cleo must show Lyre what she is capable of. Can she trust him when his magic includes his seduction magic?
Dangerous situations, near-death experiences and secondary characters added to this tightly woven tale. I was once again impressed by Marie’s storytelling.
Melissa Morgan and Tim Paige nailed the dual points of view and brought these characters and story to life. The two work well together and only enhanced my enjoyment of the story.
The tale ends on a cliffhanger and I cannot wait to listen to The Blood Curse. Perfect for fans of urban fantasy, magic and romantasy!
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About Annette Marie
Annette Marie is the author of YA urban fantasy series Steel & Stone, its prequel trilogy Spell Weaver, and romantic fantasy trilogy Red Winter. Her first love is fantasy, but fast-paced urban fantasy, bold heroines, and tantalizing forbidden romances are her guilty pleasures. She proudly admits she has a thing for dragons, and her editor has politely inquired as to whether she intends to include them in every single book.
About Melissa Moran
Melissa Moran is an accomplished radio personality who has won both a CMA (Country Music Association) and ACM (Academy of Country Music) award in broadcasting. In addition to commercial voice-over work, theater and on-camera roles, and improvisational comedy, Melissa has narrated over seventy audiobooks in many different genres. Originally from Massachusetts, Melissa traded in her winter coat for flip flops and now resides in sunny Florida.
About Tim Paige
Tim Paige is an audiobook narrator with a passion for rom coms, superheroes, and telling stories that provide an escape from the world (or a new lens with which to view it). A former full-time touring musician, Tim has played on some of the biggest stages in the world. He is the voice of "The More You Know" on NBC, and has provided voice-over for many national commercials, promos, trailers, and video games. When he's not narrating audiobooks or voicing fun projects, you'll most often find him playing pretend with his two sons, shouting at the television during Syracuse Orange basketball and football games, or cooking up tasty vegan treats.
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Lisa Mandina (Lisa Loves Literature)
Definitely sounds like a fun series. Glad you’re enjoying it and I hope you get the next one soon!
Sophie
I can’t wait to catch up with that new series of her!
Lola
I am currently listening to this one and have about 2 more hours to go. I am really enjoying it so far and like you said it does a good job of fleshing out Clio and Lyre’s romance in this book. And the story and action is exciting. I like the Overworld setting and getting to see more of that world. I’ve read quite a few of this author’s books and am happy to now get the chance to finally listen to these earlier series set in this world.
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Mary Kirkland
That sounds like a lot of fun.
Anne - Books of My Heart
I hope to read these at some point.
Steph
This sounds like a lot of fun, thank you for the review.