A review by jenngrandreads
The Shadow of Polaris by D.L. Houpt, D.L. Houpt

adventurous dark emotional inspiring tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

"The Shadow of Polaris" is a dark, gritty fantasy that has everything you'd want in an epic adventure. The book starts out with our FMC, Elpis, imprisoned for a crime she didn't commit. You slowly learn about her past, and the painful things that tried to break her. 

Once I got into it, I was absolutely absorbed in the story. The twists, the tension between our MCs, the unique magic system, and the most amazing pet companion ever: Arcturus the wolf!!
I enjoyed this fantasy immensely!! 

Read if you like:
- Friends to Lovers to Enemies to Lovers
- Animal companion
- Morally gray FMC
- Immortal gods
- Mythology
- Secret Identity
- Bada$$ FMC