I love Piotr for being a burly bear who channels his alphaness into gardening and homemaking and taking care of others. And then there's Bartleby, whoI love Piotr for being a burly bear who channels his alphaness into gardening and homemaking and taking care of others. And then there's Bartleby, who's brown and genderqueer and taking care of Piotr by allowing Piotr to take care of him.
This has all the makings for five stars from me: a gruff loner is worn down by a magnetic interloper who winds up being everything the loner refuses to allow himself. Buuuut technicalities.
For starters, this could have used a copy-editor because there's one too many oversights like missing words or words in the wrong place. It's bad enough that I stopped trusting word combinations. Like, there's the line "I'm this me, today" and I swore it was an error until it dawned on me -- hours later -- that it's playing on "I'm this way, today."
And secondly, the character-building is shaky. Bartleby is supposed to be the same age as Piotr, who's in his thirties, but he reads as being in his twenties. And the fact that Piotr's been pining for Bartleby since forever is revealed way late in the story, like I know it's written in the blurb but I skimmed the blurb before deciding to pick this up (which just shows how much the premise hooked me). So the only thing holding Piotr back is his stubbornness to embrace Bartleby, who's doing everything in his power to express that he wants Piotr back. That killed the tension for me because if Piotr's already in love, then I'm dealing with an emotionally constipated loner instead of an intimacy challenged one. Totally different expectations. This isn't even me judging a book based on what I wanted it to be; unless I'm obtuse and missed it, I had no in-story clue that Piotr has always known Bartleby is meant for him until, like, 50% into the story when they explicitly start talking about fortune telling.
But, I mean, the story is still very sweet and I loved Piotr and Bartleby's chemistry. Except there's also too much teasing for a potential sex scene that never happens on-page. I'm not one to demand a sex scene, but jeez, that felt like a cliffhanger.
Apparently I'm in a whiny mood. Take with a massive bucket of salt.
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I love Piotr for being a burly bear who channels his alphaness into gardening and homemaking and taking care of others. And then there's Bartleby, who's brown and genderqueer and taking care of Piotr by allowing Piotr to take care of him.
This has all the makings for five stars from me: a gruff loner is worn down by a magnetic interloper who winds up being everything the loner refuses to allow himself. Buuuut technicalities.
For starters, this could have used a copy-editor because there's one too many oversights like missing words or words in the wrong place. It's bad enough that I stopped trusting word combinations. Like, there's the line "I'm this me, today" and I swore it was an error until it dawned on me -- hours later -- that it's playing on "I'm this way, today."
And secondly, the character-building is shaky. Bartleby is supposed to be the same age as Piotr, who's in his thirties, but he reads as being in his twenties. And the fact that Piotr's been pining for Bartleby since forever is revealed way late in the story, like I know it's written in the blurb but I skimmed the blurb before deciding to pick this up (which just shows how much the premise hooked me). So the only thing holding Piotr back is his stubbornness to embrace Bartleby, who's doing everything in his power to express that he wants Piotr back. That killed the tension for me because if Piotr's already in love, then I'm dealing with an emotionally constipated loner instead of an intimacy challenged one. Totally different expectations. This isn't even me judging a book based on what I wanted it to be; unless I'm obtuse and missed it, I had no in-story clue that Piotr has always known Bartleby is meant for him until, like, 50% into the story when they explicitly start talking about fortune telling.
But, I mean, the story is still very sweet and I loved Piotr and Bartleby's chemistry. Except there's also too much teasing for a potential sex scene that never happens on-page. I'm not one to demand a sex scene, but jeez, that felt like a cliffhanger.
Apparently I'm in a whiny mood. Take with a massive bucket of salt....more
I really, really, really wanted to like this one... but it ended up sort of meh (maybe that's why it's taken me forever to get around to writing this I really, really, really wanted to like this one... but it ended up sort of meh (maybe that's why it's taken me forever to get around to writing this review).
I love the world-building and the bisexual mess of a family, but the rest fell short. (view spoiler)[Like, who would actually remember word-for-word an old tale after hearing it one time? And that whole montage of getting ready for the big battle was seriously anti-climactic, so much so that even the joke about it didn't make it worth my time. (hide spoiler)]
The dynamic between Spencer and Rourke was lukewarm from the start. I was glad it wasn't forced into a full-fledged romance (this is more urban fantasy than romance anyway). The whole build-up to their first sex scene made me hot, but then the way it got handled left me cold. (view spoiler)[I understand why Rourke bottomed first, but it would have been waaay sexier if it were Spencer. (hide spoiler)]
You know what killed it for me? The pop culture humor. I KNOW it's in the disclaimer, and I thought I could handle it. But no. Next time I'll know better. (view spoiler)[The blonde joke stand-off was priceless though. (hide spoiler)]
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I really, really, really wanted to like this one... but it ended up sort of meh (maybe that's why it's taken me forever to get around to writing this review).
I love the world-building and the bisexual mess of a family, but the rest fell short. (view spoiler)[Like, who would actually remember word-for-word an old tale after hearing it one time? And that whole montage of getting ready for the big battle was seriously anti-climactic, so much so that even the joke about it didn't make it worth my time. (hide spoiler)]
The dynamic between Spencer and Rourke was lukewarm from the start. I was glad it wasn't forced into a full-fledged romance (this is more urban fantasy than romance anyway). The whole build-up to their first sex scene made me hot, but then the way it got handled left me cold. (view spoiler)[I understand why Rourke bottomed first, but it would have been waaay sexier if it were Spencer. (hide spoiler)]
You know what killed it for me? The pop culture humor. I KNOW it's in the disclaimer, and I thought I could handle it. But no. Next time I'll know better. (view spoiler)[The blonde joke stand-off was priceless though. (hide spoiler)]...more
Angel is an alpha who hates the current system of how omegas are treated, and Leo is an omega who ran from the system thWow, this was something fresh.
Angel is an alpha who hates the current system of how omegas are treated, and Leo is an omega who ran from the system that almost got him killed.
The sex between them is hot and plentiful. Then again, Leo is plagued with excessive heats, something that he and Angel need to solve.
I liked how Leo's troubled past doesn't force its way back to him. He ends up choosing to face it on his terms. And Angel is there to support him.
If I had one niggle, it's that this ABO world is a hellhole for the majority of omegas, who are biologically marked as "taken" by their alphas for the rest of their lives. So if their alphas die, the omegas become "previously claimed" and are treated as undesirables. And if the alpha is an abusive piece of shit, well tough luck, if he claimed you, you're stuck with him forever, regardless of what you want, because the claiming bite ties the two of you together on a pheromone level. It's just really fucking depressing, and I hope later books in the series figure out how to treat this....more
Short story that works great in the length but could have been improved if the relationship resolution wasn't rushed.
In a nutshell: Rand passes by a tShort story that works great in the length but could have been improved if the relationship resolution wasn't rushed.
In a nutshell: Rand passes by a town, punches out a guy at the bar, finds out he's the new Alpha of the pack, and Tate's willing to do anything to keep him around.
The sex scenes are nice, and the two guys have a good power dynamic going. Wished I was shown the difference between Tate helping govern the pack and Tate subbing in the bedroom.
But it's a decent story overall. I've been in a reading slump, so I'm very difficult to please right now....more
You get exactly what you expect, and it's an enjoyable read.
Pros: the omega's angsty past doesn't come back to haunt him (i.e. no exes, hooray) Cons: tYou get exactly what you expect, and it's an enjoyable read.
Pros: the omega's angsty past doesn't come back to haunt him (i.e. no exes, hooray) Cons: the message is overwhelmingly "infertile = broken"
I'm personally not into the overly sappy last quarter of the book, but that's a personal preference.
[I received a free copy of this book from the author, without any obligation to review.]...more
Gage is a beta biologically, but everything in him says he's omega. The wolves around him, though, insist he's bFirst time I've seen this take on ABO.
Gage is a beta biologically, but everything in him says he's omega. The wolves around him, though, insist he's beta, which causes massive dysphoria. It's a very clear parallel to the trans experience. And the ending is realistic in how it's resolved.
I really liked how Gage and Ryker's choice to live a "traditional" alpha/omega lifestyle is depicted as just that--a choice. It's akin to men and women who voluntarily and mutually choose to have 1950s gender roles.
I didn't realize this was the second book in the series, but I didn't feel like I was missing any big chunks of the world. The incorporation of Angel and Leo only made me want to learn more about their history. And their nontraditional views on alpha and omega relations is a nice contrast.
I really loved the premise, and the plot held together pretty well. Sex was hot. Characters had great chemistry. Worldbuilding is pretty nifty too.
ReaI really loved the premise, and the plot held together pretty well. Sex was hot. Characters had great chemistry. Worldbuilding is pretty nifty too.
Reason this doesn't have a higher star rating is because: 1) the head-hopping from paragraph to paragraph made it difficult for me to keep up with POV 2) there. was. no. lube. in ANY sex scene -- I refuse to believe spit and cum is enough lubricant for the girth of the dick and tightness of the hole involved
Ok so I'm heavily biased in my opinion. I've read every book in the series, so I'm more prone to be nitpicky.
The story is okay. Nothing special. NothiOk so I'm heavily biased in my opinion. I've read every book in the series, so I'm more prone to be nitpicky.
The story is okay. Nothing special. Nothing that I haven't read before in the series. The author even has a list of tropes that they seem to include in each and every book like clockwork. Also because everything is exclusively from the POV of the human, be prepared for the human being left out of the loop and then heavy exposition to fill them in.
I'm just meh at this point. Will probably read the next book in the series, but my enthusiasm has gone down....more
A fantasy novel written in the style of a literary novel, exploring everything from fluid sexuality to polyamory to gender identity.
In terms of expecA fantasy novel written in the style of a literary novel, exploring everything from fluid sexuality to polyamory to gender identity.
In terms of expectations, don't expect a traditional romance arc. Ariah falls in love with several people in the course of the story, and whatever sex that happens on page is sparse and not the point. This is more about Ariah growing up and coming to terms with who he is, regardless of what society expects him to be.
I can relate to Ariah being an empath and getting sucked into other people's emotions. I can relate so hard that many part of this novel were enlightening for my own troubles of separating myself from the people around me.
I also enjoyed how several types of cultures were explored. You have the rigid traditionalists, who are heteronormative and homophobic. But then you have other places where a man can marry another man, and then he can marry a woman too. Even more so, there's a society where gender doesn't exist at all (gender-neutral pronouns ahoy), and relationships can be sexual without being romantic or romantic without ever getting sexual. It was very refreshing, especially knowing that the author is genderqueer.
If I had any gripes, it's that when describing people, there's a lot of "almond-shaped eyes" and "kinky hair." It's not a deal-breaker -- we're talking about elves -- but it's cliche and reminded me that even though plenty of progressive stuff was going on, it isn't as meticulous about racially-charged descriptors (see: eyes; hair).
But overall, it's a solid story, and I highly recommend it. ...more
Nice world-building. Solid characters. And a happy ending that's also realistic for the scale of the problems being dealt with.
I liked both Angus and Nice world-building. Solid characters. And a happy ending that's also realistic for the scale of the problems being dealt with.
I liked both Angus and Saka, as well as their chemistry. If I had any niggle, it'd be the pacing of the chapter-to-chapter POV switches didn't always work for me, but it wasn't bad. It never felt like the story was dragging.
Anyway, if there's ever a sequel, I'd be up for reading it....more
I haven't read the first book, and I don't feel like I missed out. The Druid Next Door is a case of super interesting world building, great character I haven't read the first book, and I don't feel like I missed out. The Druid Next Door is a case of super interesting world building, great character dynamics, but lackluster romantic arc. I can't put my finger on why the romance didn't work for me, but I found myself skimming the sex scenes in order to get to the plot again. It's possibly due to the pacing because a lot of the sexy bits came immediately on the coattails of plot points that I was far more invested in. And the D/s element (which is awesome in its subversiveness) got marred by not having enough build-up, kinda like "surprise!" to both the characters and the reader, followed by bursts of exposition to explain where it came from. Really, the pacing of everything felt a bit off even though I still enjoyed the overall plot....more
One of those generic stories that's easy to read and leaves you satisfied. Nothing revolutionary here, but the omega has a backbone, the alpha isn't aOne of those generic stories that's easy to read and leaves you satisfied. Nothing revolutionary here, but the omega has a backbone, the alpha isn't a meathead, and their chemistry is more than pheromones.
This should be 3 stars because the world-building is meh and I don't like mpreg, but, seriously, it's so rare to have an alpha/omega story in which the slow burn actually works that I'm adding a star just for being pleasantly surprised. ...more
I had to read this book twice to grasp enough to give a coherent analysis, and my conclusion is that this regresses from a 5 star read to a 1 star reaI had to read this book twice to grasp enough to give a coherent analysis, and my conclusion is that this regresses from a 5 star read to a 1 star read over the course of the story. I don't know how else to describe how gripping the beginning is versus how borderline DNF the ending is. The problem lies in Gerald's POV.
Every novel in the series follow the single POV of whichever human is in the title. This becomes problematic when the human -- in this case, Gerald -- is kept out of the loop of everything happening around him. Tanis withholds information until after the climactic showdown, and then we get an overwhelming info dump of what was going on behind the scenes. And a lot of loose ends in the series are neatly tied up while Gerald is unconscious, giving it all a deus ex machina feel.
What really killed it for me is the reintroduction of a minor character from several books ago, who is supposedly Gerald's really good friend, but this person is literally never referenced until he shows up out of the blue right before the climax. Gerald is even put into an uncomfortable predicament in having to defend this friend with his life, but, because there's no emotional investment, the impact of the scene is lost. I didn't care what happened to this person yet this person suddenly becomes critical to the climax. It's just... ugh.
However, Gerald's chemistry with Tanis is searing hot. And the chemistry that forms between Gerald and Tanis's inner circle of betas just leaves me wanting more. If I had one issue -- besides the excessive withholding of information -- it's that Tanis forces the wolves' spirituality on Gerald. It wouldn't irk me so much if Tanis didn't make Gerald stop exclaiming "God" during sex because Tanis doesn't acknowledge this "God" so Gerald should only call out "Tanis" or "Alpha" instead. Ew, no. I'm against any religion being forced down someone's throat.
So, yeah, I'm conflicted about how to rate this. Every scene that's meant to build Gerald's relationship with Tanis and the pack is strong and thrilling. Every scene in which Gerald is literally sitting around bored and confused had me shaking my head and wishing I could go into Tanis's POV. The opening scenes were a page turner; the ending scenes made me want to put the book down. I'm just going to average this out to 3 stars and call it a day.
If you're interested in reading how I felt about other books in the series, I put up an index of reviews for every book in the series within Book 1's review....more
Hot and sweet story that works as a standalone and has an effective emotional punch.
Cam is a spy for the U.S. government who became a prominent leaderHot and sweet story that works as a standalone and has an effective emotional punch.
Cam is a spy for the U.S. government who became a prominent leader of one of the renegade groups in order to figure out their purpose for attacking the Wolves. The "wolves" are an alien race that sought refuge on Earth after their world got destroyed. Wolves aren't that much different from humans in appearance, but they have advanced technology and a nasty habit of going into heat every three Earth years. Something about the human scent makes wolves go into a crazed lust, which has put a massive strain on human-wolf relations. And while there's an official peace treaty between the races, it's known that government officials conveniently overlook renegade attacks. Some even secretly support them. Cam's trying to track those officials down.
Unfortunately, Cam's renegade group gets dismantled by a different spy, Matthew, who had no idea he and Cam were on the same side. Now the wolves believe Cam is a traitor, and one of them intends to "mate" Cam so that he may earn forgiveness through submission.
Cam is a very compelling character. He was born with complications due to his mother's drug use. His father adopted him and used advanced technology to give Cam his sight and hearing. Cam's a survivor, and his main drive is to help his wife and kids. He also understands the wolves' culture in a way that most humans don't. In fact, Cam used to be mated to a wolf. He used to be in love. He buried those feelings, and it's only with the appearance of the wolf known as Rick that old wounds resurface.
Rick is a respected Alpha among the wolves. He's also not immune to the humans' intoxicating scent. Rick hones in on Cam during a trap laid out by Matthew, and the two begin playing cat and mouse, with Rick capturing Cam then Cam returning the favor. Rick intends to keep Cam as his mate while Cam refuses to abandon his family, regardless of his marriage being a technicality and his kids being adopted. Cam's also battling his inner demons, which includes another man named Rick, who's a far worse monster.
You can probably already guess that the tech for Cam's sight and hearing craps out on him. For a guy stuck in his own head, Cam's POV is the most engaging with the loss of his senses. He finds solace in Rick's company, using the time to work through his feelings for the other wolf he used to love. Their combative relationship takes on a sweet tone that never loses its sexy edge. Cam has to admit not just his role in the renegade group but also his lingering regret over mistakes he's made in the past.
Perhaps the only reason this book doesn't get five stars is because the ending sort of peters out, the tension riding on a conflict that's been more or less resolved already. At the same time, it's a heartwarming sense of closure, so I can't complain much.
I should also warn you there's a shitty transphobic remark that Cam makes toward an off-page character at one point. I mean, it's in character and it makes sense in context, but it's still very jarring if you're sensitive to that stuff. The good news is it's a singular remark that doesn't stop Cam, or any of the other characters, from using correct pronouns or respecting the character's capabilities.
Overall, this is a fantastic read that gives a glimpse into the other books into the series without relying on them too heavily. I highly recommend you give it a shot.
This story contains a lot of great concepts that fall short due to a passive protagonist.
Salvadore and the wolf he calls "Wolf" have a good dynamic, aThis story contains a lot of great concepts that fall short due to a passive protagonist.
Salvadore and the wolf he calls "Wolf" have a good dynamic, and it was interesting to learn about the role of "watchers" in this universe full of aliens in heat. The problem is the plot revolves around things happening to Salvadore and his reactions to it. Wolf, for his part, acts as a babysitter, cushioning Salvadore from having to defend himself or make any hard decisions. This all culminates in a climax that isn't even relevant to Salvadore since you can read a fuller version of the scene through Matthew's eyes in Matthew's Chance. Salvadore just stands there and watches.
Yeah, this book can be summed up as Salvadore watching, which is a fun play on words in a book dealing with "watchers" until you realize how boring that makes him as a character. He doesn't do much else. At least the other books in the series have proactive protagonists who go out and do something; Salvadore's simply dragged along for the ride.
The one thing Salvadore has the capacity to do isn't even brought up until the last few pages, meant as a suggestion by Wolf for a job role he can fill. I would have loved to witness Salvadore doing that job and running into shit on the job instead of revisiting the overlaps with Matthew's story, which didn't add anything to his personal growth or his relationship with Wolf as much as filling in the gaps that we didn't see from Matthew's POV.
So, I'm disappointed in the wasted potential in Salvadore's Luck. It was a chore to read as the narrative went from one scene to the next, with Salvadore either waiting or watching, never really active in his fate. Hell, even his "fate" is something that's done to him, which he had no control over. But I really like the concept of watchers, and I enjoyed discovering this side of the alien culture with Salvadore. And I think Salvadore's relationship with Wolf is sweet too, in spite of Wolf's character having to compensate for Salvadore's lack of participation in the plot.
Overall, the series is strong as a whole, and I hope you give it a chance anyway.
The first book in the series where the human likes to top. And while both main characters are very interesting, individually, their chemistry suffers The first book in the series where the human likes to top. And while both main characters are very interesting, individually, their chemistry suffers from a time jump that cuts out the start of their relationship.
I feel as though part of Matthew's story is missing because we begin three years later, which is a product of Brendan's Fate jumping three years into the future. Whereas all the other books begin at the moment the human and the wolf meet, Matthew's Chance skims over that part and jumps into new stakes for the pairing without enough building to make me care about the stakes.
Matthew's story actually begins with him getting caught up with Brendan's crap. He cries on Ash's shoulder when he realizes his feelings for Brendan are doomed, and he nearly dies twice -- first with a bullet to his chest and second when his immune system reacts poorly to the wolves' healing biotech. We don't get shown any of this from Matthew's POV. Instead, we're only told this information offhandedly, which makes it difficult for me to connect with Matthew the same way I've connected with the other guys. I wouldn't have minded the overlap with Brendan's story; in fact, it would have been a great segue if the beginning of the book got dedicated to Matthew's struggles starting out with the wolves. It would have given more impact to the "three years later" of Matthew and Ash's relationship not progressing and to Matthew becoming an integral part of the efforts against the renegades. It would have also shown just how strong of a person Matthew is for getting over so much initial crap before delving into worse crap.
Alas, even though Matthew's Chance suffers from the book opening too late in the story, the story that we do get is really nice. I was worried Matthew's character wouldn't rise out of Brendan's shadow, but Matthew shines in his own right. He's paired with Ash, who happens to be called "Second" in Book 1 (because Ian didn't know any better). As a beta, Ash understands how to submit to alphas. In fact, during the three years, while Matthew tried to fuck other people to ease his loneliness, Ash has found his kicks submitting to Alpha Craig...
...I'm actually super upset that there's yet another aspect of Ian and Craig's relationship that's left off-page. First it was their mating sex, and now it's information that Ian really enjoys group sex, something that should have been addressed in Book 1 after Craig gets Ash and Kem to submit to him by pleasuring Ian, which otherwise is a jarring scene in a supposed exclusive relationship.
Anyway, once Matthew and Ash work through their misunderstandings, the sex between them is amazing, and it's lovely to see Matthew trying to adapt to wolf culture as he takes on Ash's heat from a different perspective.
I continue to enjoy the series in spite of its faults.
A+ redemption arc for the antagonist of the previous two books. And it uses "amnesia" in a brilliant way.
The reason why the redemption works is becauA+ redemption arc for the antagonist of the previous two books. And it uses "amnesia" in a brilliant way.
The reason why the redemption works is because Brendan only becomes a bad guy after the wolves arrive. He has an issue with being a coward, but he's also been raised to do whatever is necessary to get the job done. That sort of combo causes him to start treating everyone, including his closest friends, like pawns in order to make the world "safe" from the threat of the wolves overtaking the planet. And in a game of nature versus nurture, the loss of memories shows that whatever Brendan's become is a matter of toxic nurture.
Before this book begins, we know Brendan's been leading the renegades in order to start a war between humans and (alien) wolves using a combination of murder and manipulation. However, once he gets captured by the wolves, his rehabilitation involves having his memories stripped in order for him to distance himself from his old self. He's made aware that this has been done to him, and he's promised his memories will be returned to him when it's time to choose between submitting to the First Alpha or death.
Brendan-minus-memories realizes he's been a horrible person, and he doesn't want his memories back. He has a sinking feeling that once his memories are back he'll choose death instead. Fortunately, this decision is not saved for the climactic moment and Brendan-with-memories doesn't immediately embrace the things he's learned through the amnesia process. This means the second half of the book is dedicated to Brendan-with-memories reconciling his two selves and where he stands now that he's experienced the inside of the wolves' society and also Trey's dick.
The chemistry between Brendan and Trey is SCORCHING. Their story takes place outside of heat season and somehow it's way hotter than any heat sex thus far. Brendan doesn't just submit, he submits. And he likes it rough in bed. Claws scraping his skin. Palm slapping his ass. Tight grip on his throat. I am a sucker for kink, and these two are just a kinky smut fest.
This is just a damn good balance of smut and plot. You can probably read this as a stand-alone because there's enough meat in it to understand the world and characters. However, I highly recommend at least reading Book 2 so you get a first-hand sense of just how shitty Brendan has been; he's even shittier in Book 1, but overall I didn't enjoy that story as much (see: my reviews for Book 1 and Book 2).
I wasn't expecting to enjoy this after the lukewarm first book (re: my review), but now I love this series. I don't think you need to read the first bI wasn't expecting to enjoy this after the lukewarm first book (re: my review), but now I love this series. I don't think you need to read the first book to understand what's going on because there's plenty of explanations to catch you up. If anything, the previous book would just flesh out some of the backstory and fill in some blanks where information is implied.
As the title says, this book is about Devon and his gamble. He's brash and willing to take risks for the sake of money, which is actually meant to protect his friends from a debt he owes. And his chemistry with Kem is fantastic. You got two strong-willed guys fucking and bickering until they realize they have feelings for each other; it's awesome. Devon is the opposite of reluctant, so the pacing matches his willingness to dive right in and get a dick up his ass. That means a lot of sex and a lot of tug-of-war with Kem, who gets amusingly confused with Devon's aggressive submission.
In terms of plot, we get to see Devon's side to the conflict between humans and the aliens known as "wolves." He's the guy who set up the tech that's been allowing the human renegades to find the wolves' dens and destroy them, but he didn't originally know that's what it'd be used for. He needed the money and he thought he was protecting people from getting lost or captured. He's willing to help the wolves, but he's also still miserably in love -- on a platonic level -- with Brendan, his childhood friend who's become a sociopathic leader of the renegades.
The world-building continues to be immersive, and I'm glad that the heat sex got the focus that it deserves. Devon and Kem are a very engaging pairing, and I recommend this book/series for folks looking for a fresh take of "wolves in heat" with a sci-fi twist. I mean, I devoured this book in a day, literally the day after finishing the previous book, so I'm totally biased in favor of the story.
And apparently the series gets even better with Brendan's redemption arc in Brendan's Fate.