The Shadowed Path: A Fantasy Thriller

Cecilia Dominic

Jan 2021 · Fae Files Book 3 · AIBHS

About this ebook

Be careful what you wish for…

The end of my exile and my return to Faerie aren’t going as I imagined. First, I have to sneak in rather than enter in triumph. This means traveling the shadowed paths typically forbidden to those of the Light Court.

Second, I need to figure out what to do with a certain handsome gargoyle, who still hasn’t forgiven me or my brother for a major betrayal.

Third, someone in my grandmother’s court is trying to kill me.

If I don’t outwit my hidden but clever pursuer, I’m guaranteed to lose the final battle against the powerful enemy who’s been pulling the strings all along.

The Shadowed Path is the third installment of The Fae Files, a series with magic, wit, and a little bit of bite. If you like snarky heroines, memorable creatures, and unique magical worlds, then you’ll love Cecilia Dominic’s spellbinding series.

Grab The Shadowed Path to pierce the veil today! 

Ratings and reviews

The Shadowed Path is the third book in Cecilia Dominic’s Fae Files urban fantasy series. You really need to read all of the books in this series in order since the story flows fairly seamlessly from one book to the next. This series takes place in the same world as Dominic’s Dream Weavers and Truth Seekers series and Lycanthropy Files series. It’s not necessary to read those books to enjoy this series, but if you have, you’ll enjoy seeing some familiar characters and references to past events. I love how the mythology of this world just gets richer and richer. This is a quick-paced adventure with lots of action and intrigue as well as a bit of paranormal romance and humor. The story is told alternately from exiled Fae princess Reine’s perspective, and from her gargoyle love interest Lawrence’s perspective. Many of the chapters end on little cliffhangers, building suspense and making this book hard to put down. I enjoyed Dominic’s depiction of faery and some of its inhabitants. I also really like all of the characters and am enjoying learning more about them. Many secrets are revealed in this book, but I get the impression that there are more surprises ahead. My only complaint is that I felt slightly disoriented at the start of the book because it’s been a while since I read the previous book, and this story takes off quickly without much review. Also, those who dislike cliffhangers will probably be frustrated with the ending. If either of those issues concerns you, I encourage you to read the entire series once it’s complete—it’s really too much fun to miss! Personally, I will be eagerly and somewhat impatiently awaiting Book 4. Try this if you enjoy urban fantasy series with a snarky heroine, featuring many different paranormal creatures, and including just a bit of romance. I received an ARC from the author via BookSprout, and I volunteered to provide an honest review.

Book 3 brought a whole lot of drama, along with action, suspense and mystery. Reine still has battles to fight and a bargain to fulfill. The story was written well and the main characters had me cheering them on. Looking forward to the next book. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

This is the third installment in the Fae File series. It is well written with amazing character work and development. This is easy to read with excitement, action, intrigue and mystery. Very enjoyable read.

About the author

Author Cecilia Dominic, became a clinical psychologist because she's fascinated by people and their stories, but she couldn't stop making stuff up. By day, she helps people cure their insomnia in her private practice. By night, she writes fiction that keeps her readers turning pages past bedtime. Yes, she recognizes the conflict of interest between her two careers, but she prefers to be called versatile, not conflicted. Cecilia is a sought-after speaker for her entertaining and engaging talks on topics ranging from hysteria and the occult in Victorian times to how modern professionals can make friends with their sleep, and she is often called upon to train others in how to treat troubled sleepers. She has been published in short and novel-length fiction as well as full-length nonfiction, and currently writes steampunk, urban fantasy, and her own brand of meta-fiction. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia with one husband and the world’s cutest cat.