Shadow of Death Series: A Unique Paranormal Romance with Reaper Academy and Polyamory

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SHADOW OF DEATH

♛a complete series♛

By Miranda May

☠️why choose/polyam with mm

☠️reaper academy

☠️mixed species polycule

☠️expanding polycule

☠️angels and demons

☠️mythology you love with a twist

𝗜 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗱…𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗜 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄.

I didn’t anticipate it being spent going back to school, but here I am. I don’t remember much of my life, though it’s slowly coming back to me, and I have no idea how I died. What I do know is that it was violently and before my time—aka, I was murdered. That’s the reason I’ve found myself at Scythe Academy in hell, training to become a reaper.

On Death’s Door (Book one)

https://books2read.com/shadowofdeath1

Dancing with Death (Book two)

https://books2read.com/shadowofdeath2

Kiss of Death (Book three)

https://books2read.com/shadowofdeath3

#mirandamayauthor #paranormalromance #whychoose

8/22 Edited to

As someone deeply fascinated by paranormal romance novels that blend mythology and modern themes, I found the Shadow of Death series to be a refreshing take on classic supernatural tales. The world-building is vivid and imaginative, bringing to life Scythe Academy—a unique reaper training ground in hell where the protagonist discovers their violent death and navigates a new existence. One of the most compelling aspects is the incorporation of polyamory, specifically mixed-species polycules, which adds depth and complexity to the character relationships. This diversity broadens the conventional scope of romance novels by exploring why characters choose polyamory over traditional relationships, making the story more inclusive and relatable. The series blends various mythologies with original twists, including angels, demons, and the concept of reapers, which kept me intrigued throughout each book. The narrative is enriched by themes of identity, memory recovery, and acceptance that resonated on a personal level. If you enjoy paranormal romance that challenges norms and offers a mix of suspense and mythology, I highly recommend checking out the Shadow of Death series. The links provided for each book make it easy to dive into the story from the very beginning, and the trilogy format allows for a complete yet thrilling experience. For readers interested in polyamory themes combined with supernatural elements, this series offers a unique and captivating journey.

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