Reviewed by Angie on
Obviously, Winter is the Ghost. It’s in the description and we’re told it at the end of the previous book. Thief of Shadows tells us exactly how he came to be this masked crusader, and each chapter has an excerpt from the legend behind his character. I loved that Isabel isn't shocked or appalled about Winter’s double life, and that it doesn’t drag on forever. This is not a case of no one knowing Clark Kent is Superman just because he’s wearing glasses. Isabel puts the pieces together and is glad that the man she has feeling for is also the same strange, masked man that she has an undeniable attraction to.
My favorite part of Thief of Shadows was how sex was handled. This should surprise no one. Isabel is originally tasked with giving Winter lessons in manners and how to navigate polite society now that the orphanage is gaining esteem. If he doesn’t learn how to interact, he’ll lose his life’s work. Of course, Isabel instructs him in much more than just how to bow and give compliments. Winter has zero experience with the ladies, and Isabel is not shy about admitting that she enjoys sex, and to hell with anyone who will judge her! This makes for many heart fluttering moments and Winter is just so darn adorable!
Thief of Shadows just has many, many little things that I absolute adored that all added up to one great story. Winter is more than just a simple man and more than just the Ghost of St. Giles. He knows what he wants and will go after it! He will not let Isabel use his age and lower station to push him away! And then that ending! What?! This series just keeps me wanting to read more!
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Reading updates
- Started reading
- 19 March, 2016: Finished reading
- 19 March, 2016: Reviewed