About Shadow of Hope

Shadow of Hope is an Amazon Best Seller and award-winning novel as well as a finalist in the Oklahoma Book Awards.

In the world of Valanche, many believe the Sol Defenders are no more than myth, but Princess Kalista can feel their lingering spirits in her kingdom of Avalyn. Kalista is at odds with the peace around her as she stares her future in the face, a life married to Captain Luke Ramsey, the man her father has favored over her from the day she was born. Feeling cast aside, Kalista often lets her mind wander to a boy with emerald eyes who saved her life when she was a child, and the memory just won't fade. 

Evil Lord Mahan of the Krasiv Isles is after something, and Kalista is the key. When Mahan sends his top assassin, known far and wide as the Shadow, Raine recognizes the princess as the girl he saved long ago. He prays that Kalista never uncovers his true identity as he hides who he is to become her personal guard, and the two work together to uncover what Mahan is truly after. 

As the secret grows between them, Kalista fights between following her heart and her duty until secrets are revealed and Mahan's dark purposes are discovered. When Kalista discovers a prophecy from the Sol Defenders, she realizes that it’s up to her alone to access the Sol Defender’s power to step into her duty if she wants to save her people. Can Kalista ignore the voices of her past and find the strength she needs to save her kingdom and follow her heart… wherever it might lead?

  • Reader's Favorite

    “A captivating and emotionally resonant tale that will appeal to fans of fantasy and romance alike.”

  • Marie Reed, Author

    “This book destroyed me. It deserves all of the awards it's received and more, and I am dying for the sequel. Kalista and Raine are absolutely fantastic, and 5 there wasn't even a single side character I disliked, except the villain, of course.”

  • @KaitlynAshley.reads

    “What in the world did I just read?! 😱 Shadow of Hope by Molly Crowe is now officially a top-tier read for me, right up there with The Kindred Curse Saga and Throne of Glass! The emotional rollercoaster I went on was insane – I almost shed a tear (and if you know me, that NEVER happens!). 😅”

  • Linda Schmid Kimura

    “Author Crowe has written an action-packed book full of passion, sacrifice and courage during a time of overwhelming darkness. She gives us a map! Love maps! She tells the story from the 3 main characters’ points of view, Crowe includes a love triangle of duty vs longing. Her characters are dynamic and engaging-always a good combination. If you like historical fantasy and romance, secrets, love triangles, twists, this is the book for you! It’s 5 stars from me📚💁🏼‍♀️”

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