I get that the settlement is a primitive sort of place but omg the no communication thing bugged me all the way to the end. It wasn’t even a situationI get that the settlement is a primitive sort of place but omg the no communication thing bugged me all the way to the end. It wasn’t even a situation where me, the reader, was kept in the loop while the “mate” was left blind. Even basic sign language would have worked by this time. Find a way ugh lol...more
Not a favorite… and I love me a good fated mate story… and there’s vampires! But no this didn’t do it. Marcel was not the typical vamp and I think thaNot a favorite… and I love me a good fated mate story… and there’s vampires! But no this didn’t do it. Marcel was not the typical vamp and I think that threw me off. The word Alpha is thrown around but he exhibits no alpha qualities when it comes to the supernatural. Quite frankly, he was soft. Which isn’t always bad but in this sense it just didn’t fit the alpha role. I think if that small piece of information would have been left out I wouldn’t have had expectations. ...more
Didn’t really grab me like the others did. Kind of disappointing. They were a nice couple with not a lot going on. With the way it started I expected Didn’t really grab me like the others did. Kind of disappointing. They were a nice couple with not a lot going on. With the way it started I expected all out war, which is probably why I’m so disappointed. The ending was so blah. I would have even settled for a rushed ending if hell would’ve broke loose....more
This was a bit long winded to be such a short story but still enjoyable. It was all the praise of that insta bond that true mates have. I do have one This was a bit long winded to be such a short story but still enjoyable. It was all the praise of that insta bond that true mates have. I do have one question though, it was heavily implied that aspects are a piece of the godbeast … so does that mean that one god can have multiple aspects??? Not a bad thought, i like a good harem story every now and then.
OAN: Pecker was almost the best character I’ve read all year. Hilarious. ...more
They fit so well. This is one of those insta attraction stories with a hint of love at first sight. I feel like this had the potential to be a full leThey fit so well. This is one of those insta attraction stories with a hint of love at first sight. I feel like this had the potential to be a full length novel because the ending was so abrupt and thrown in as if just as an afterthought. ...more
I struggled so much to get through this. By the end I just wanted it to be over. The build up was ok until you get to a horribly rushed and lacklusterI struggled so much to get through this. By the end I just wanted it to be over. The build up was ok until you get to a horribly rushed and lackluster ending. There’s so much time spent on the back and forth between broken spirits that it just drowned out the whole dying nation aspect. It was heavily implied but what exactly is the trouble with these people he continues to claim he is failing. Other than some dying crops and flowers ugh dull. Why mention the belief of something dangerous lurking underneath if that is just the ramblings of a crazed man. Had me thinking something big was actually going to happen. This story has a strong start that grips you in and makes you want to see it through. All the right cues are there, the conspiracies, the treachery and the mutinies. But where was my ending with a bang. How could things go that way for 85% of the book and then by way of 2 paragraphs be fixed and everything is suddenly perfect in the world again?...more
I think I have found another author to add to my favorites. The depth of the characters is so amazing considering how short the story is. So much is pI think I have found another author to add to my favorites. The depth of the characters is so amazing considering how short the story is. So much is packed in without the story feeling rushed and cluttered. The quality is top tier for sure. I don’t feel like I’m missing any part of anyone’s story, well except that I skipped book 1 of the series and apparently Riley’s story is in previous series. Guess i will have to backtrack. I will say that these poor guardians have got a hard, fast and dangerous life. Hell even their mates don’t have it easy. ...more
Absolutely loved this story. I’m all for a tormented hero who believes he is anything but a hero. Eva was very well written, a little slow at times buAbsolutely loved this story. I’m all for a tormented hero who believes he is anything but a hero. Eva was very well written, a little slow at times but definitely realistic in her actions. Which is hard to come by sometimes in these insta love type of books. And yes I completely disagree with the enemies to lovers thing because no way. They are both just assholes who learn to love the quirky assholeness. It doesn’t magically go away, such a nice change. The drama is there, a little darkness with a pinch of danger, the sexual tension is steeaaming. Count me in. ...more
Welp I wrote a review, it disappeared. It was 100% a rant. The book has triggers but isn’t as dark as most think. It’s all purely physical anguish. NoWelp I wrote a review, it disappeared. It was 100% a rant. The book has triggers but isn’t as dark as most think. It’s all purely physical anguish. Not bone deep psychological trauma. Cause I have definitely drowned in a few that will have you crying by the end. I was a good dark dive though and definitely stood up to the expectation I had. Most either loved it or hated it. I see why. ...more
Not sure what I can say other than wow. Unexpected find but definitely a good dark read. Not dark in the aspect of triggers but it has a nice undercutNot sure what I can say other than wow. Unexpected find but definitely a good dark read. Not dark in the aspect of triggers but it has a nice undercut of unreleased violence. Treading the line of what’s really acceptable. None of it was truly acceptable of course ...more
Not horrible but not great. It should have been a quick read but I lost interest somewhere along the way. I did like Pixie though. He was real. The chNot horrible but not great. It should have been a quick read but I lost interest somewhere along the way. I did like Pixie though. He was real. The characteristics and qualities about him came together and made what could be a real person. Suzy not so much. She was aggravating and her reasonings were kind of stupid. She actually caused the chain of events for being the idiot of the story. She made him chase her. Finally gave in and began a steady friendship with benefits. Steady means almost daily which means technically you’re dating lol. You don’t have time for anyone else outside of that. However the push and pull continues. The excuses continue and as I see it Pixie is tired and puts his foot down. Lays everything on the line. So what!...more
This was actually kind of cute. A nice little story for when you need something quick. The story was fast paced and would have been quite amazing as aThis was actually kind of cute. A nice little story for when you need something quick. The story was fast paced and would have been quite amazing as a full length novel that gives you time to grasp the depth of the characters and the situations. More time to enjoy the steamy tension as the characters grow closer to an understanding as mates. ...more
This is actually my favorite of the series. The tug of war with feelings, the aggravating age issue which was unnecessary because there were so many oThis is actually my favorite of the series. The tug of war with feelings, the aggravating age issue which was unnecessary because there were so many other obstacles they needed to overcome. There was a lot placed on that when I think focus could’ve been placed elsewhere, especially for Gabe with his thoughts of unworthiness. All around decent read. ...more
Didn’t love but I didn’t hate it. Definitely insta-love or obsession is a better word. It starts right on the first page, straight into delusion. Dom Didn’t love but I didn’t hate it. Definitely insta-love or obsession is a better word. It starts right on the first page, straight into delusion. Dom wasn’t so bad. He was a big marshmallow with a complex. Becca on the other hand was a mess of contradictions. I understand the delusions of the instant attraction but to just dive head first in was crazy. Trying not to give too much away but yeah frustrating. The plot was actually decent but rushed. Extend it a little and add more depth and this could be a good 4 stars. ...more