Release: February 2nd, 2021
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Atima Kim
Source: TBR & Beyond Tours
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Long ago, the covens of the east made a pact to bring peace to the continent and unite the clans and create a new era of witches, starting with the next generation of matrons. Besides, Fang is the first witch of her generation to reach her debut. As the next matron of her coven, she has the unique honor of being the first one to fulfill the pact. For the first time, a Miangese witch will take a foreign consort. Also, Fang already has someone in mind. Taken in by the Sun coven in the mountain kingdom of Anda, Nonetheless, Fang is happy to entertain the young lords of the ruby clan who compete to win her affections, not knowing her choice already made.
So, the meeting of this young shadow witch, a boy who Fang now owes a debt, starts a chain of events that will make Fang question everything she thought she knew about her Indian allies. To help him escape his oppressors, Fang and the shadow witch discover a dark presence that is slowly poisoning the innocent citizens of mortal Anda and a dangerous weapon that could threaten the very peace of the pact that Fang is bound to uphold. As she, her friends, and her new shadow witch companion work to fight against these looming forces, Fang’s feelings towards her own choices slowly start to shift. Thus,, she must decide what is more important to her, who she wants by her side, and most of all, what she’s willing to give up to be the leader her people need.
About the Author:
Atima has been coming up with stories for as long as she can remember. As soon as she learned how to read and write, she put pen to paper and dreamed up new worlds and adventures. Also, her life has always been on the page, and as she grew up and her interests changed, so did her writing. Basically, she loves creating places to escape. And more than anything, she loves writing about love.
She was born in the Midwestern US to a Thai mother and American father. Her home has always been a mix of languages and cultures and remains so today. Besides, she likes to draw on the places and people, and culture that influence her life as inspiration in her writing. And she hopes to join the ranks of other Asian American authors representing diverse cultures and voices in the writing community through her books.
Spark to Shadow Review:
It’s been a while since I read a young adult fantasy romance, and “Spark to Shadow” turned out to be very entertaining. I think the author did a fantastic job, being this her debut novel!
To begin with, the author builds the world wonderfully, where you have dragons, covens, shadow witches, wraiths, and more. Then, you have the various clans like Ruby and Onyx and the unique cultures of Andan and Miangese. There is never a dull moment in the story. The author packs moments of action and adventure throughout the story, starting from when the demon boar attacks the characters. Other moments of thrilling experience for me were when Fang goes to prison to rescue the mystery man or figure out the background of the mysterious eggs.
Similarly, the author also wrote the characters nicely. I liked Fang in the lead. Besides, she is strong, determined, and follows her heart. She faces challenges and conflicts, but with the help of her friends, she faces them head-on. Moreover, I enjoyed her camaraderie with Pim and Nita and her complex relationship with Kyuho. However, the stands out of the tale were the romance between Sanda and Fang. The two share lovely chemistry. I loved how the author wrote their love story gradually and seamlessly, that did not feel forced. Even characters, who only make a brief appearance, like Fruit Ahjumma or Fang’s eccentric father, become memorable.
Overall, I enjoyed reading the tale! I hope the author turns this into a series, as I would love to revisit these characters, especially if there is a potential rivalry between Kyuna and Fang.
Book Tour Schedule
I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the Spark to Shadow by Atima Kim Blog Tour hosted by TBR & Beyond Tours.
May 31st
Shelf Love – Interview
Stuck in Fiction – Promo Post
Gwendalyn’s Books – Review
The Bookish Coven – Review & Top 5 Reasons to Read Spark to Shadow
June 1st
B for Bookslut – Review & Favourite Quotes
HerBookishObsession – Review & Mood Board
Read ‘n’ Dazzled -Review & Favourite Quotes
June 2nd
What Polly Reads – Review & Book Look
The Reader’s Game – Review, Favourite Quotes & Mood Board
I dream in Books – Review & Favourite Quotes
PopTheButterfly Reads – Review
June 3rd
Nine Bookish Lives – Interview
Pages & Plots – Promo Post
Musing of Souls – Review & Favourite Quotes
June 4th
Wishing Upon a Star – Review, Playlist & Favourite Quotes
A Discourse of Books – Mood Board & Journal Spread
The Book Dutchesses – Review
Lore and Lullabies – Review & Favourite Quotes
June 5th
Windows to Worlds – Review & Book Look
The Writer’s Alley – Review, Playlist & Favourite Quotes
Vivaciously Vintage – Review & Favourite Quotes
June 6th
And On She Reads – Interview
2 Rs blog – Review
The Bookworm’s Express – Review & Favourite Quotes
Rajiv’s Reviews – Review
