Where Shadows Meet

In "Where Shadows Meet," the first installment of Patrice Caldwell's duology, the narrative unfolds across two timelines, intertwining the fates of its protagonists. Over a millennium ago, Favre, a winged outcast, sacrifices her wings for Thana, a young goddess. Thana's subsequent betrayal leads to Favre's transformation into a vampire, setting in motion a cycle of love, loss, and vengeance that echoes through the ages.

In the present day, Leyla, the crown princess of the malichora—a vampire race sustained by human blood—embarks on a perilous journey to Nekros, the island of the dead, to rescue her best friend, Danai, captured during an attack on their capital. Accompanied by Najja, a seer with the gift of prophecy, Leyla confronts treacherous landscapes and confronts the haunting legacy of her mother's choices. As their bond deepens, they grapple with the looming threat of awakening an ancient evil that could unravel their world.

Set against a backdrop of war between vampires, humans, and the gods that created them, "Where Shadows Meet" delves into themes of sacrifice, destiny, and the enduring struggle between love and power. The novel's atmospheric fantasy elements, combined with a slow-burn sapphic romance, create a dark and intense mood that propels the characters toward a confrontation with their intertwined fates.