Shadows Unveiled by Theresa McEvoy features Keisha, Ong, and Pumpkin facing darkness. Phoenix, a warlock, seeks revenge on Keisha and agrees to join forces with the God of Shadows, Vuarus, who wants to eliminate Kadona, the guardian of light. They join forces with the dark dragons, Lyra and Qellaun, to form the Abyss Dominion. Vuarus and Phoenix plan for ascension. Lord Kerrenen requests help with the growing darkness. Ong. Keisha and Pumpkin set out to investigate. In Crystal Vale, they notice the demeanor of the citizens has become depressed and distrustful. Their return trip to E’vahona becomes more dangerous when a devastating attack from the Abyss Dominion decimates the forest. Keisha’s connection to nature causes her to feel the pain of the dying forest. Her husband, Ong, promises they will stop the threat together. After deliberations with the High Council, Keisha, Ong, and Pumpkin travel to the various regions to form an alliance.
The description of the setting was vivid, making it easy to envision. However, the details were overwhelming and repetitive. The constant descriptions of how nefarious the Abyss Dominion characters act cause the plot to become lost. The progress of the story drags on until chapter forty-three. Pumpkin’s character metamorphosis is odd. Pumpkin is a panther who has a protection bond with Keisha and Ong. When they travel to Old Flameford, Pumpkin’s description changes into a canine that barks and wags her tail. She also changes gender in a fight against the Abyss Dominion. The details for the dragon battles were perfect. I could imagine the flashing colors and power of every dragon.
Unity is a major focus throughout the story. Keisha and Ong often speak of unity and hope that they can defeat the encroaching evil. Their expressions of love were proof of the strength of the bond between the couple. The challenges that Ardinia’s guardian, Aeliana, has with Keisha, Ong, and Pumpkin show how strong their loyalty is to each other and their commitment to keeping E’vahona safe. Exploring how each character reacts in the five scenarios supports their devotion to their destiny.
I recommend Shadows Unveiled to fans of fantasy stories featuring magic, supernatural beings, and resilient protagonists. Concise descriptions will aid potential readers in understanding the plot better. This story does not contain profanity, explicit scenes, or anything that could be offensive.