The Shadows that Listen by Louisa Carmody – Book Review
Book Details
The Shadows that Listen by Louisa Carmody
Series: Angel Ruin #1
Genre: Adult, Urban Fantasy, Romance
Kindle Edition
Published by: Orbit on August 18, 2026
Goodreads rating: 4.10/5
My rating: 5/5
Blurb of The Shadows that Listen by Louisa Carmody
Quoted from Goodreads:
It’s been five years since the world was brought to its knees by an immortal war. Daemons crawled from the depths of hell and the sky bled gold as the angels arrived. Humanity thought it was saved, but the angels did not come to protect us.
Amara is a human warrior working for the Angel Intelligence Agency. She spends her days searching for those who don’t make it home after curfew. But when her boyfriend Jeremy goes missing, she decides to venture into the shadows to bring him back. Even if it means death.
Nathaniel is an archangel tasked with leading the destruction of humanity, for which he cares little. He doesn’t have time to protect little humans running around in the dark, especially those who stab him in the stomach.
But Nathaniel and Amara will soon realise they share a foe, one that lurks in the shadows and stalks them from the skies. She might long to kill him, but Amara knows that having an angel at her side is the only way to find the man she loves.
The shadows lengthen. They listen. Who will survive the night?
Morally grey MCs, urban fantasy, dystopian, romantasy, secrets & betrayal, angels, demons, enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, badass FMC, reluctant allies, supernatural.
My Review
This book was so good! I had no idea what to expect, but I loved the post-apocalyptic, dystopian world with fantasy elements – it was giving major Supernatural vibes. The world felt dark and dangerous, and the constant tension had me on the edge of my seat.
The FMC, Amara, was a total badass. She’s strong, capable, and knows how to handle herself.
And Nathaniel?? Typical mysterious, brooding immortal, and a bit of an asshole… I ate it up.
The chemistry and banter between the main characters was top-tier, and that plot twist?! It was EVERYTHING.
I have absolutely no idea where the story is going from here, but I’m 100% along for the ride.
“I’ve come to enjoy watching his control fade and the act fall. Making him smile is almost like a game that I desperately need to win.”
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