4.3 (38,471 ratings)

Shadows So Cruel: Court of Ravens, Book 2

Name: Shadows So Cruel: Court of Ravens, Book 2
Rating: 4.3 (38471 reviews)
Author: Liv Zander
ISBN: B0CP6BZCKF

by Liv Zander

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About this book

The hunt is on, and the stakes have never been deadlier. After shattering her trust and watching her take flight on desperate, white wings, the two raven shifters who once claimed her are now tearing through the sky to bring her back to their dark embrace. This gripping conclusion to the Court of Ravens duet pushes the boundaries of obsession, forcing a fragile woman to navigate a landscape of war, betrayal, and relentless pursuit.

This dark paranormal romance masterfully blends high-stakes fantasy with the intensity of a twisted love triangle. There are no traditional heroes here; instead, readers are plunged into a world where villains rule, and the line between protection and possession blurs into something far more dangerous. If you crave stories where morally gray anti-heroes stop at nothing to claim their prize, the psychological tension and visceral emotional stakes found here will keep you breathless until the final page.

Brace yourself for a rollercoaster of devastation and heat. As loyalties fracture and old wounds are ripped open, the path to a hard-won happily ever after is paved with shadows and sacrifice. It is a haunting, spicy, and deeply addictive read that proves sometimes, the only way to heal is to surrender to the darkness.

Publication Date: May 25, 2026
ASIN: B0CP6BZCKF

Reader Reviews

Loved.

April 23, 2025

**🅡🅔🅥🅘🅔🅦** “𝗜’𝗺 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗜 𝗮𝗹𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲.” I finished this book in a single day over the weekend. This book left me heartbroken and feeling a bit lost, as if I left a piece of my heart behind. Shadows So Cruel ultimately delivers a happy ending. Even if it wasn't the conclusion I had hoped for, I found it to be an intriguing story. Liv is not afraid to upset you with her writing. Ultimately, in times of war, loss of life is...

Darkness, devastation, and plenty of spice

April 29, 2026

4.5⭐️ 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 1st person multi POV I actually liked this better than book 1. And the ending shattered my heart! This sequel delivered everything I wanted. Intense emotional payoff, character growth, and relationship dynamics that kept me invested from start to finish. Watching these characters fight their way back to each other while carrying so much pain and trauma made every emotional beat hit even harder. Malyr’s POV in the present timeline was everything! Getting inside his head added...

What an ending

March 22, 2026

This book had me feeling every emotion, it gutted me and put me back together more times than I can count. We start off right were book one ended and what a twist of events finding out that Galentia is a white Raven wow I didn't see that coming. She is truly coming into her own. Malyr and Sebian are lost trying to figure out where she went and how to get her back. While Sebian wants to make amends and show her truly how he feels, Malyr is struggling with knowing she is meant to be his and how...

Stronger Sequel with Steam and Emotion—but Heavy Themes

October 31, 2025

3.5/5 This sequel was definitely stronger than the first book, but I’ll be honest—the recurring SA elements wore me down. They were present throughout, and at a certain point, it just became too much. That said, the plot moved at a good pace, and the emotional stakes were higher. However, a lot of the conflicts or dramatic moments felt too easily resolved. I kept waiting for something to really hit, and while it got close, it didn’t quite land with the intensity I was hoping for. What I wasn't...

Dark fantasy romance that will wreck you.

November 8, 2025

📖 Shadows So Cruel: A Dark Fantasy Romance by Liv Zander Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐¾ (4.75/5) This book has left me emotionally gutted in the most exquisite way possible. Shadows So Cruel isn't just a spicy fantasy romance—it's an emotional hurricane that swept me up and refused to set me down gently. Galantia's transformation from victim to powerful white Raven queen is nothing short of breathtaking. Her journey of reclaiming her identity after betrayal resonated deeply with me, showing that true strength...