❀ Jess ( Semi hiatus )'s Reviews > Stranded

** spoiler alert ** This review is gonna have some spoilers for the whole series so don’t read if you’re spoiler-sensitive.


Such a comfort read.
I’m aware there is a prequel (Sally’s) but I didn’t read it and I found this book to be a great introduction to the series.

When the blurb mentions that Liv (h) is “fierce” I’m already imagining the type of heroine I don’t enjoy reading, loud/arrogant/rude/stubborn who’s usually described as “strong & feisty “ and thankfully I was so wrong with my thoughts. I loved Liv! Even when she found out her dreams were real and she was cautious about the H she never lashed out with anger or insults. Cautious and mindful of her actions.


Gregar (H) was perfect, because of course he was, when aren’t devoted fated mates perfect?


I prefer reading slow burns because I want to feel the connection between the MCs instead of just being told there is a connection.. Even tho this story is insta-love on the H’s side it didn’t feel like the annoying kind of insta-love that is prevalent in fated mates stories.


Normally I’m annoyed at physical intimacy happening before feelings are present, it didn’t bother me here because Liv thought she was just dreaming !


I don’t really like when a series continues with a different character’s POV instead of continuing the main story but since I’ve enjoyed the series so much I guess I can’t complain.


Sam is my favorite type of character, sunshine, eager for love and family so I was super happy to see her book is already out even tho she didn’t end up with who I was expecting her mate was perfect! Khadija needs her own too since she was onboard with the idea!


And what about Gregar’s brothers Maldek & Rardek, they’re so happy for their bros but don’t have anyone to call their own. 😭 I hope they each get one, no sharing! No shame to those who like poly pairings, it’s just not my jam and I’m worried since they are brothers they’re going to be used for that type of pairing which seems to be a theme in some stories.