Title: House of Shadows Author: Rachel Neumeier Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Orbit Publication Date: July 2012 Paperback: 352 Pages Orphaned, two sisters are left to find their own fortunes. Sweet and proper, Karah’s future seems secure at a glamorous Flower House. She could be pampered for the rest of her life… if she agrees to play their game. Nemienne, neither sweet nor proper, has fewer choices. Left with no alternative, she accepts a mysterious mage’s offer of an apprenticeship. Agreeing means a home and survival, but can Nemienne trust the mage? With the arrival of a foreign bard into the quiet city, dangerous secrets are unearthed, and both sisters find themselves at the center of a plot that threatens not only to upset their newly found lives, but also to destroy their kingdom. Stand alone or series: Stand alone novel, but with potential for more How did I get this book: e-ARC from the publisher (via NetGalley) Why did I read this book: Rachel Neumeier is one of my new favorite authors – I’ve read and basically loved all of her books (most especially The City in the Lake) – so when I learned of this forthcoming title, I was ecstatic. […]