Series: The Shadow & Ink Series #1
Author: Nikki Rae
Version: Ebook (ARC)
Release date: 6 December 2022
Rating: ★★★★★
Synopsis
Corbin has ignored the voice most of her life. Until the small, dirty wooden box arrives, that is. Convinced it’s just more junk to add to her mother’s ever-increasing hoard, she finds herself caring for this inanimate object more than she should.
When she takes it upon herself to pry it open, the voice grows louder. Shadows dance on the walls at night, flies cling to the windowpanes, and what’s worse, others begin to notice.
Drawn to the mysterious entity that’s haunting her, the line between her reality and this new one blurs. Every day, her imaginary friend becomes more and more real, and with her mother’s history of mental illness, Corbin fears the worst.
Six has always been there. Waiting. Watching. Gathering strength.
He only desires one thing: her.
Between the encouragement of her closer-than-best-friend Jordan and the aching need to be near the box that fills her every waking moment, it is becoming more difficult to pretend it’s all in her head. Little by little, Corbin cannot resist diving into the deep, dark abyss with her nightly visitor, but at what cost?
Some doors should not be opened.
Can this one be closed?
Review
This book was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review. Thank you Nikki Rae!
Shudder is the first book in The Shadow & Ink series and tells the story of Corbin.
Nikki Rae is one of my favourite indie authors because she has this unique way of telling a story. The way she writes and what she creates is so cool, and I’m always excited when I can get my hands on her latest book. Shudder is a Paranormal Monster Romance, and it was previously published on a different name, The Crow Box. I read the original version and it was so good, but the new version is so much better. I’m so happy that Nikki decided to rewrite this book, because this story is so unique and interesting!
Shudder is about Corbin, an artistic girl who’s been hearing a voice and she’s trying to figure out who or what the voice is. Shudder talks about a lot of things, not just the voice. This book also talks about a difficult parent, a best friend who also comes with some benefits and art. Corbin has a different life than most people, and that makes her so interesting. I could also really relate to her, and like her, I was so interested in the voice, and the other things relating to that voice…
If you’re looking for a unique Paranormal Romance, then I highly suggest Shudder. This book made me feel a lot of things, and I’m anxiously waiting for the second book in The Shadow & Ink series. Hopefully it will be out soon! I’m really happy that Nikki Rae decided to rewrite this book and give it a new look, because this story really deserves a lot of attention and love!