Requested and downloaded this book back in 2013 with every intention of reading it but then it expired on my device before I had the chance. Have felt bad about that and as a result haven't wanted to leave a review but with more and more publishers relying on Feedback ratings I need to clear out some of these older titles in my queue.

Interesting premise but wasn't enough to hold my interest. I got in a few pages but sadly it wasn't what I was expecting so I had to put it down. I might not be the right audience for this one.

While I was quite intrigued with Pantomime I couldn't get into Shadowplay.

The outline of the two books is very similar, and that makes the turns rather predictable, if not the actual events. Running, hiding, working enthusiastically/feverishly, revelations ho!, work work work and build up to an awesome show of all that we've learned that, at least this time, we didn't miss much of. Before we has a pantomime, this time it's a magic show. 

The entire book felt more rushed and less finished than the first instalment. The world building is still awesome mind you. 
But I wasn't really impressed with the storyline nor did I feel much was done with the character building. 

 I was left rather disappointed. And I still got questions, but frankly, I don't think I will read the next installment.

Whoa this one slayed my life. I must have read it like three times. The rep is fantastic and the lore is interesting.I wish Ms.Lam would come out with more books in this series.