Awakening Shadows by Sydney Hawthorn is a delightful YA Fantasy full of magic and mystery. I thoroughly enjoyed the world-building and characters. Joseline really matures from the somewhat spoiled princess to someone who wants to be able to defend herself. Her blossoming relationship with Quinn was so sweet and he is the broody love-interest you can't help swooning over. I was intrigued by Dax and Evalyn even more than Joseline and Quinn but I won't say more on that front. 

The pacing of the book is pretty steady and there's good foundation for the sequel. I am definitely looking forward to the next book!

Thanks so much to the author for a digital copy of the book!