Slaying Shadows Translucent Book 4 eBook Dan Rix
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The girl sobbing in 16-year-old Leona Hewitt’s bedroom has the same long dark hair as her, the same startled hazel eyes as her, the same stuck-up nose as her. She’s identical in every way . . . and she’s here to take Leona’s place.
By a twist of fate, Leona has until midnight on Halloween to outsmart her evil double and steal back her shattered life—and her soul—or forever become a ghost.
But all the clues point to a startling truth. To her horror, she’s learning the other Leona has more claim to her old life than she does—even to her boyfriend.
Could it be that after all this time, everything she knows about herself is a lie?
Slaying Shadows Translucent Book 4 eBook Dan Rix
Let me start by saying that I didn’t know I’d enjoy this series so much, and I certainly didn’t know I’d plow through these four books so quickly. When I started, I didn’t realize how long the series was, so when I read the author’s note at the end of the third book telling me I was halfway through the series, I was filled with terrible anguish. Not because I was getting closer and closer to the end, but because the fifth and sixth books have yet to be released! You mean I’m actually going to have to wait to find out what happens next? That’s like spending the next few months on Tartarus!But since I’m really here on Earth, let’s talk about book four. Remember, I’ll do what I can to keep the review spoiler-free for this book, but I really do have to mention some plot points from the previous three.
The previous book ended with Leona returning from the dark planet orbiting the black hole and heading to confess to Emory for Ashley’s death. Emory’s with his girlfriend, and she’s…Leona herself! Is it a dark matter copy of her like how there was evil-Ashley in book two?
This book starts with a one-page prologue reminding the reader of this scene…except it’s narrated by THE OTHER LEONA! This is abso-freaking-lutely brilliant, and it expertly sets up the main conflict driving the book.
This other Leona isn’t the dead-eyed vengeful zombie that the other Ashley was. She seems like Leona, and they each make plausible arguments of how the other could be the fake Leona. I saw both scenarios, and because the prologue switched point of view, a little twinge of doubt about the narrator being the real one was always in the back of my mind. That kept me more on my toes than in the previous two books. Every twist, turn, dream sequence, blackout, shift in perspective, and vision shown by Dark was fresh and exciting. I like dopplegangers as a plot device about as much as invisibility, but throw them together whenever the Leonas spied on each other? Outstanding!
The alien invasion has started, and people all over the world are vanishing and reappearing as dopplegangers. The military is ready to fight, and at least one of the Leonas has discovered a weapon and has Emory on her side. The literal opposite of dark matter is light matter, but I won’t spoil what this blue substance is made of. You’ll just have to follow the breadcrumbs to learn the answer, and I’m intrigued about the commentary on humanity it may make in subsequent books.
There are scenes within the multi-dimensional space inside a wormhole. These scenes are vividly described and really intrigued the physics nerd in me. I loved how Leona (whichever one she was) tried to make sense of what she perceived there. Rix took a theoretical construct and made it into a very real—and mesmerizing—place for the narrator.
Throughout this installment, I found myself ruminating upon the ongoing themes of guilt and atonement. Leona finally gets to confess to Emory for hiding his sister Ashley’s dead body, but can Leona fully atone for her sins? Would going to jail be enough? What about being in some sort of solitary personal Hell? Would such a sin split apart someone’s soul—or could they lose it completely? But would any of those punishments make a difference without being able to look the person you’ve wronged in the eyes? Or face her ghost? Or without being able to look yourself in the eye? That last one is brilliantly symbolized by the literal presence of the two Leonas alternatingly trying to form a tenuous truce and battling for dominance. I find it most amazing that since the start of book one, Leona has atoned in so many different fashions.
For her and Earth’s sake, let’s hope it’s enough. The events on the horizon in the yet-to-be-released fifth book Black Sun look bleak. Curse you, Dan Rix, for making me have to wait and find something different to read until then!
Let’s recap the rankings thus far. I thoroughly loved the 5-star premise, twisty-turny plot, scientific explanations, and symbolism of Translucent. The horror of Of Starlight was fun, but I missed some of the science, so I gave it 4.5 stars. I predicted a few too many events in Ash and Darkness, but the ambitious storytelling of Leona alone earned its slightly lower 4.5 stars. As for Slaying Shadows, I loved the which-one-is-the-real-Leona plot and the deep symbolism. This installment is my favorite since the first, slaying shadows of the previous two and rising back up to FIVE STARS.
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Slaying Shadows Translucent Book 4 eBook Dan Rix Reviews
This whole series is fantastic. So original. Love Dan's writing. It's intelligent and fast paced.
I Loved this book! I just started reading the series so I was able to read them all back to back and couldn't put them down! I read this one in one day because I couldn't put it down, every time I would walk away to get something done around the house I would find myself sitting back down and reading "just a little more" until I turned the page and it was Over. ( I can't wait until book 5 comes out! I wish I could find a release date for it or a pre-order option so I don't miss it.
I hope you enjoy this book as mush as I did.
With a series that seems to be on an upward trend, I was eager to jump into ‘Slaying Shadows, but held off for a month, so I wouldn’t need to wait an incredibly long time until the next installment is released. But thankfully, it’s not too far away, and with what went down in this novel, I was certainly lead on a thrilling ride.
Things are finally making sense. Consequences are finally being dealt with a heavier dose of reality than I’ve seen in the previous books giving it a darker tone. I loved it. The pacing is so much faster, so much more action takes place, and our protagonist Leona is really put through the ringer.
We see more character growth from Leona, not only from the challenges she has faced, but also in taking ownership for her actions – good and bad. I think that is the single most aspect of this series so far has really stood out.
I did have an issue with Leona popping in and out of dark matter – when had it become so plentiful and easy to come by? Previously it was such a scarce commodity, and now whenever she needed it, it was there.
There were many twist and turns I did not see coming – Megan, Emory, and with Leona herself. I am usually pretty clued on with my reading and can guess storylines and plot twists well in advance – but in ‘Slaying Shadows’ – either because I was so wrapped up in the action or drama; or because it’s just so out there, I had no idea what the eff was going on. Just brilliant.
So we get a lot of answers in ‘Slaying Shadows,’ but we also get many more questions posed, and by the end I was chomping at the bit for ‘Black Sun…’ but I’m going to have to wait until the physical book is released.
I got so excited with all the new elements introduced in this novel. Though that was tarnished by the “happenstance” of the main cast being thrust together by the hand of fate – that part of the story felt a little Machiavellian from the author… the organic nature of the story dwindling. But that’s just me nit picking. ‘Slaying Shadows’ was still immensely entertaining and left me begging for more.
I must say the end scene was a stroke of genius – I loved how it was described and the build of tension… but argh - a cliff-hanger!! Dan Rix you ruin me!
4 books down, 2 to go. Bring it on Mr Rix.
Let me start by saying that I didn’t know I’d enjoy this series so much, and I certainly didn’t know I’d plow through these four books so quickly. When I started, I didn’t realize how long the series was, so when I read the author’s note at the end of the third book telling me I was halfway through the series, I was filled with terrible anguish. Not because I was getting closer and closer to the end, but because the fifth and sixth books have yet to be released! You mean I’m actually going to have to wait to find out what happens next? That’s like spending the next few months on Tartarus!
But since I’m really here on Earth, let’s talk about book four. Remember, I’ll do what I can to keep the review spoiler-free for this book, but I really do have to mention some plot points from the previous three.
The previous book ended with Leona returning from the dark planet orbiting the black hole and heading to confess to Emory for Ashley’s death. Emory’s with his girlfriend, and she’s…Leona herself! Is it a dark matter copy of her like how there was evil-Ashley in book two?
This book starts with a one-page prologue reminding the reader of this scene…except it’s narrated by THE OTHER LEONA! This is abso-freaking-lutely brilliant, and it expertly sets up the main conflict driving the book.
This other Leona isn’t the dead-eyed vengeful zombie that the other Ashley was. She seems like Leona, and they each make plausible arguments of how the other could be the fake Leona. I saw both scenarios, and because the prologue switched point of view, a little twinge of doubt about the narrator being the real one was always in the back of my mind. That kept me more on my toes than in the previous two books. Every twist, turn, dream sequence, blackout, shift in perspective, and vision shown by Dark was fresh and exciting. I like dopplegangers as a plot device about as much as invisibility, but throw them together whenever the Leonas spied on each other? Outstanding!
The alien invasion has started, and people all over the world are vanishing and reappearing as dopplegangers. The military is ready to fight, and at least one of the Leonas has discovered a weapon and has Emory on her side. The literal opposite of dark matter is light matter, but I won’t spoil what this blue substance is made of. You’ll just have to follow the breadcrumbs to learn the answer, and I’m intrigued about the commentary on humanity it may make in subsequent books.
There are scenes within the multi-dimensional space inside a wormhole. These scenes are vividly described and really intrigued the physics nerd in me. I loved how Leona (whichever one she was) tried to make sense of what she perceived there. Rix took a theoretical construct and made it into a very real—and mesmerizing—place for the narrator.
Throughout this installment, I found myself ruminating upon the ongoing themes of guilt and atonement. Leona finally gets to confess to Emory for hiding his sister Ashley’s dead body, but can Leona fully atone for her sins? Would going to jail be enough? What about being in some sort of solitary personal Hell? Would such a sin split apart someone’s soul—or could they lose it completely? But would any of those punishments make a difference without being able to look the person you’ve wronged in the eyes? Or face her ghost? Or without being able to look yourself in the eye? That last one is brilliantly symbolized by the literal presence of the two Leonas alternatingly trying to form a tenuous truce and battling for dominance. I find it most amazing that since the start of book one, Leona has atoned in so many different fashions.
For her and Earth’s sake, let’s hope it’s enough. The events on the horizon in the yet-to-be-released fifth book Black Sun look bleak. Curse you, Dan Rix, for making me have to wait and find something different to read until then!
Let’s recap the rankings thus far. I thoroughly loved the 5-star premise, twisty-turny plot, scientific explanations, and symbolism of Translucent. The horror of Of Starlight was fun, but I missed some of the science, so I gave it 4.5 stars. I predicted a few too many events in Ash and Darkness, but the ambitious storytelling of Leona alone earned its slightly lower 4.5 stars. As for Slaying Shadows, I loved the which-one-is-the-real-Leona plot and the deep symbolism. This installment is my favorite since the first, slaying shadows of the previous two and rising back up to FIVE STARS.
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