1 / 3Until the World Falls Down: Book 1 (Shadowsworn)
Until the World Falls Down is the first Shadowsworn book, a dark romantasy about Nell and Enver, a cursed immortal who imprisons her in a timeless castle. Nell has forty-eight hours to escape a labyrinth or face an eternity as his lover, setting up a story built around danger, desire and a difficult choice.
At a glance
- Book 1 in the Shadowsworn series.
- Nell must escape Enver's labyrinth within forty-eight hours or surrender to an eternity as his lover.
- The listing describes dark romantasy with an enchanted castle, an immortal, fated soul mates and forced proximity.
- A 544-page English-language print book.
Reference price: £20.00
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The central forty-eight-hour escape challenge gives the romance a clear fantasy peril and deadline.
- The listing combines a magical labyrinth and castle with a relationship between a heartbroken woman and a cursed immortal.
- The 544-page length offers room for a substantial fantasy romance.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | HQ |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 26 Aug. 2025 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 544 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0008776016 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-13 | 978-0008776015 |
| Dimensions | 15.9 x 4.6 x 24 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 780 g |
What to know before buying
- The forty-eight-hour escape deadline and the choice between freedom and surrender are part of the listing's plot description. The listing does not specify an age recommendation or content warnings.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers looking for dark romantasy with a labyrinth, an enchanted castle and an immortal love interest.
- Fans of fated-mates and forced-proximity romance with a perilous escape plot.
- Readers who enjoy longer fantasy romances and emotionally charged, steamy themes.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a short book or a story without dark, seductive romance themes.
- Readers who prefer to avoid imprisonment, coercive stakes or a romance framed around surrender and danger.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
61% 61% - 4 stars
22% 22% - 3 stars
13% 13% - 2 stars
2% 2% - 1 star
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Customer feedback highlights the plot, writing, characters and steamy scenes, with reports that the fantasy setting and romance work well together. Some readers describe finishing it quickly and finding it emotionally affecting. The aggregate ratings lean positive, though a notable share are three-star ratings, so reactions are not uniformly enthusiastic. These reports suggest it may suit readers drawn to the listing's blend of labyrinth peril and romance, but they do not establish that every reader will enjoy its dark or steamy elements.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the plot and writing style.
- Feedback highlights engaging characters and steamy scenes that blend with the fantasy setting.
- Some readers report being drawn through the book quickly and finding it emotionally affecting.
Frequently asked questions
What is Until the World Falls Down about?
Nell is taken to the timeless castle of Enver, a cursed immortal. She has forty-eight hours to escape his labyrinth or face an eternity as his lover.
Is this the first book in a series?
Yes. The listing identifies it as Book 1 in Shadowsworn.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 544 pages.
What kind of romance themes does it include?
The listing describes dark, steamy romantasy with fated soul mates and forced proximity, alongside an enchanted castle and labyrinth.
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