Umbra: Dark Fantasy, Romance & the Beginning of the Echoes of Fate

Today I’m reviewing Umbra by Catalina Matei, a dark fantasy romance and the first book in the Echoes of Fate series. 🌑✨ Released August 27, 2026, Umbra kicks off a brand-new fantasy series blending dark fantasy and romance as Matei begins building the world, characters, and larger story that will carry through Echoes of Fate. 🎧 Tune in for my spoiler-free review as I share my thoughts on the characters, romance, worldbuilding, pacing, and darker fantasy elements, including what worked for me, what didn’t, and whether this debut installment left me eager to continue the series. Follow on Spotify for more dark fantasy, romantasy, sci-fi, paranormal romance, and spoiler-free book reviews from Cyn’s Workshop! #Umbra #CatalinaMatei #DarkFantasy #FantasyRomance #BookReviewPodcast