Nightshade

Nightshade is a series that starts with a prequel called Shadow Days, as told from a boy’s perspective. That boy is called Shay and this novella chronicles the days before the start of the series, when Shay is taken away from the friends he loves and forced to live in his uncle Bosqu Mar’s mansion, where the gargoyles seem to move, magic seems real, and nothing is as it should be. This novella will introduce the reader to Shay, and it’s enjoyable to read from his point of view. You also get to know more about Shay, and it’s a great way to start this series because it gives you a better perspective.