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This was no different, it’s a book I would categorize as a comfort read.

I don’t read YA all that often, but every once in a while, it can be a nice change of pace, particularly when I am reading some longer, darker epic fantasies. It helped refresh my memory on events and characters, while I did not remember much, I never felt lost. Shadow Study does a great job of dropping bits of information for people like me that had not read the series in a while. Since this is considered a Poison Study book, I would assume that skipping the others is fine. I have not read the other books in the Ixia series and so am not sure how that may or may not impact this one. It’s been years since I read the Poison Study trilogy and I honestly did not expect another book in the series. She must keep that a secret-or her enemies will discover just how vulnerable she really is-while searching for who or what is responsible for neutralizing her powers. Yes, the days of tasting poisons were much simpler. As Yelena tries to uncover the scope of these plots, she faces a new challenge: her magic is blocked. Now she uses her magic to keep the peace in both lands-and protect her relationship with Valek. Suddenly, though, they are beset on all sides by those vying for power through politics and intrigue. But she'd survived to become a vital part of the balance of power between rival countries Ixia and Sitia. Now she's back with a new tale of intrigue. Once, only her own life hung in the balance… Oddly enough, when Yelena was a poison taster, her life was simpler. Snyder wowed readers with Poison Study, the unforgettable story of poison taster Yelena. New York Times bestselling author Maria V. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

Thanks to MIRA for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.