Anne Dirty Girls' Good Books's Reviews > Wicked Safari

This book started out strong for me. It had a vibe that reminded me of Lora Leigh's Breeds series - you know it's a little over the top, but that's ok, because it's super hot and that makes it all work. Unfortunately, that vibe fell apart for me as the story progressed and I just couldn't stay into it.

August is a wild life researcher who has just been given the opportunity (and forced) to do research in Africa. She's turned her back on her half-fae blood and doesn't even believe weres exist. She's in for rude awakening, because were-lion Arlan and his on-again off-again half fae lover Jay are both waiting for her. Arlan believe the three of them form a sacred triad of fated mates and that they can do magic in the afterglow of a threesome.

I can buy that fantastic set up. The sex was really hot and that worked well. The plot in-between sex scenes was a problem for me, though. The whole story had a complicated set up with villains and Jay's homophobia and kidnapped children, but when it all came to a head, the villains were a bit laughable and it all tied up quite tidily. I guess I just expected more depth because of the seriousness of the problems. Alternatively, it would have worked for me to read a story like this that didn't take itself so seriously.

If you have a high tolerance for the over-the-top in romance and enjoy a fated-mate trope, this will probably work much better for you than it did for me. I lean toward 2 stars, but I'm bumping it up to 3 because of the great sex.

One last thing - you know how sometimes a single word will draw you out of a story, to the point that you notice it every single time it's used? SNATCH. August doesn't have a pussy or a cunt or a vulva. She has a snatch. You've been warned!