Showing posts with label shifter. Show all posts
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Thursday, October 12, 2023

The Lost Witch Series By Annie Anderson

📚Review Time📚
The Lost Witch Series
By Annie Anderson

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶
Fantasy
Paranormal 
Shifter
Witches
Found Family
Enemies to Lovers 

💫Curses & Chaos: Book 1
Love that we got another look at Error & Exorcisms from another couples point of view. A lot of this was a recap, but I loved getting more insight into Fiona's & Theo's life and trials. Also loved that we got to see what happened after Desmond attacked and how the gate was closed!!

💫Hexes & Hijinks: Book 2
This was a great story that was full of action, drama & closure. Love that we got to see more about Fiona & her relationship with her family. But the best part was seeing all the support Fiona had just for doing what she felt was right. Learning about her real family & what happened to them could have left her bitter, but she just wanted justice. 

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

The Wrong Witch Series By Annie Anderson

📚Review Time📚
The Wrong Witch Series
By Annie Anderson
(New to me Author)

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶.5
Fantasy
Paranormal 
Shifter 
Witches
Found Family

💫Spells & Slip-Ups: Book 1
Good story and a quick read. The idea of being a witch but making all things witchy go wonky is an intriguing idea. Also, the wolf mate bond angle is a fresh take. 

Love the idea of an FBI for magic (ABI). In Wren's case, it was more punishment, but fate really was planning things out for Wren with her found family and Nico. Add the fact that Wren has natural leadership & intellectual prowess it really gave her a chance for a new life.

💫Magic & Mayhem: Book 2
And I thought Wren's family was a piece of work. Nico's started out great, but it took a turn. I'm glad some questions were answered, but depths of deceit were also uncovered. 

The hit on Wren and the number of women missing is just alarming. Plus, the fact that the ABI hadn't noticed is sad. Another twist there at the end of book 2, though. I didn't see that coming. Left more questions than answers.

💫Errors & Exorcisms: Book 3
Great way to wrap up Wren & Nico's story. My gut was just so sad for Nico after losing Wren. They way his family made amends & helped Nico was fantastic. 

Loved that Zephyr was able to explain how Wren got her powers and gave her the closure she didn't think she needed. But I absolutely loved that her ancestors would not give into Wren's Grandma, Mom & Aunt. Ghost was the icing on the cake, though. 

Cruel Shifterverse: Part Two by Jasmine Mas

⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
🌶🌶🌶🌶
Fantasy
Paranormal 
Fae
Shifter
Reverse Harem
Enemies to Lovers

Psycho Academy: Book 4
Take Mulan, add vampires, fae & shifters, & this is the result. Wow. There is a lot to unpack in this book. There is a lot of death, torture & self-discovery in this story. Love that John came into the picture like Sadie did. Also, it's interesting that Jinx is Aran's voice. I was not expecting the twist at the end, but I knew she would have to reveal herself eventually.

Psycho Devils: Book 5
This story has taken an even darker turn than book 4. The Legionaire games are similar to the Fae Games. I'm not digging this plot line. Highlights of this book is the banter once again between Sadie and Aran. Jinx is another highlight, even though I'm not really understanding or enjoying her plot line.

Friday, October 6, 2023

Cruel Shifterverse: Part One

📚Review Time📚
Cruel Shifterverse: Part One
Books 1-3
(Sadie's Story)
By Jasmine Mas
(New to me Author)

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶🌶
Fantasy 
Paranormal 
Shifter
Reverse Harem 
Enemies to Lovers
Fae

Psycho Shifters: Book 1
What an interesting take on the shifter world. With ABOs (Alphas, Betas & Omegas) being the military force and only alphas shifting. Training centers near the portals to other realms for the ABOs to train is interesting. 

The relationship between the 4 alphas is very complex & dark. They are all pulled toward each other even though their baggage is detrimental to their relationships. There is a lot of mystery surrounding the war with lots of opportunities for spies to take advantage of.

Psycho Fae: Book 2
Whoa, this book was full of action. I loved it. The Fae Games, with all the groups fighting for survival, was like a cross between gladiator & hunger games. 

I loved discovering along with Sadie about her abilities & seeing the POVs from the guys. Loved all the twists at the end cause there were a few!

Psycho Beasts: Book 3
This story is full of fight club meets godfather vibes!! With the don being Cobra's father, you get all the dark mafia story lines for days. It is full of deception, trials, intrigue, & mystery. Love how each realm introduces another level to unfolding the mystery about the Numb and the war.

Sadie and Aran crack me up. I laughed so many times over their banter. I love all the girl's personalities, especially Jinx. Sadie's blood trait is cool, and I love how she developed it. I have to say that I love that the guys and Sadie finally came together and that they all did the Alpha trials for the Don together.

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Sea Dragons of Amber Bay Series By Zoe Ashwood

📚Review Time📚
Sea Dragons of Amber Bay Series
By Zoe Ashwood
(New to me Author)

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶🌶
Fantasy
Paranormal
Reverse Harem
Shifter
Witches
Magic
Found Family

Tempted: Book 1
Interesting spin on witches vs shifter. I loved how Aiden found Skye and chose her. It is interesting about the type of magic Skye has. Never have I read about this type, and I find it so intriguing. And that was a twist & cliffhanger at the end. 

Ensnared: Book 2
After being left on a cliffhanger, finding out what happened was important. I love this new spin on sharing magic. Of course, Ty was passed, but Jack's reaction melted my heart. He is just a pure soul. I love watching the relationship between all three develop. Again, I'm left on a cliffy & not happy with Aiden, but I can't wait to see what happens next. 

Seduced: Book 3 
What a way to finish off the series. There were so many twists and mystery, but I loved the way the entire village turned and supported Skye. They way they banded together to protect each other was heartwarming. I am happy that Skye found her place and got the closure she needed, as sad as that was. 

Friday, September 29, 2023

Stealing the Alpha's Heart by Skye Wilson

📚Review Time📚
Stealing the Alpha's Heart
(Silent Ridge Pack, Book 1)
By Skye Wilson
(New to me Author)

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶.5
Paranormal 
Fantasy 
Shifter
Witches 
Multiple POV

Interesting storyline. This book is basically 2 couples' stories. Could have been made into 2 books. The 1st couple are fated Mates, but she has no idea that wolves & magic exist even though she belongs in their world. I thought it was interesting getting a look into Lyssa's life and what she had to do to survive on her own for so long. And also that she was clever & smart enough to continue her education.

There was not much of a segway between the 1st & 2nd couple's stories. But I did enjoy the look into the situation from another point of view. I loved the strength and independence that Emmaline showed and how she could hold her own in a fight.

Sunday, September 10, 2023

Destiny of Ashes by Tessa Hale

📚Review Time📚
Destiny of Ashes
(Supernaturals of Castle Academy, Book 3)
By Tessa Hale

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶🌶
Fantasy
Paranormal 
Reverse Harem
Shifters
Fated Mates

Great conclusion to this series. All the  loose ends were wrapped up and even left us wanting more from Cillian's horde. 

Thought it was a great twist about the Shadow demon venom. But the way that they all came together to fight was great.

Monday, August 28, 2023

Shadow Beast Shifters: Glamoured (Sam & Len) By Jaymin Eve

📚Review Time📚
Glamoured
(Shadow Beast Shifters, Book 6)
By Jaymin Eve

Samantha & Len's story 
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶🌶
Fantasy
Paranormal 
Shifter
Surprise Baby

"No one should accept the bottom of the barrel; we all had strengths beyond what we believed. We just had to be brave enough to take that first step."

Great story that filled in a lot of holes for Sam. Len being pulled toward Earth totally made sense now. I was not expecting Tabitha, though it was a great surprise.

Once again, the merry band of assholes saves the day, but I absolutely loved how they came together to do it. It was also interesting to learn how the Fae went on their Mate walk and the fact they don't remember it unless it's a true mate. It's no wonder Len didn't remember.

Sunday, August 27, 2023

Shadow Beast Shifters: Compelled (Simone & Lucien) by Jaymin Eve

📚Review Time📚
Compelled
(Shadow Beast Shifters, Book 5)
By Jaymin Eve

Simone & Lucien's story
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶🌶
Fantasy
Paranormal 
Shifter
Fake Dating
Found Family

The vampires combined their version of the Hunger Games & The Bachelorette.

It was a great story of loyalty & love. Simone and Lucien had so much in common, but both fought their initial pull.  Simone was a lot stronger than she thought, and I loved that we got more incite into both hers & Luciens childhood.

Simone really grew up while she was away from Lucien. But she also wasn't living. I loved that she went back & owned up to her initial mistakes from her last trip to Valdor. But Lucien's need to protect her was swoon worthy.

Saturday, August 26, 2023

Shadow Beast Shifters: Deserted (Angel & Reece) By Jaymin Eve

📚Review Time📚
Deserted
(Shadow Beast Shifters, Book 4)
By Jaymin Eve

Angel & Reece's story
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶🌶
Fantasy
Paranormal 
Friends to Enemies to Lovers
Second Chance
Found Family 

This felt like a cross between The Mummy & Indiana Jones type of story. I loved the mystery, the twists & turns of this story! It was definitely an action-packed story fit for this series!!

I am so glad we got to learn about Angel's story. She had a lot of loss in her life, which shaped her into the person she had become before the rebirth. But knowing that Reece also had a hand in her solitary life and the reasons behind it were just sad. They both made mistakes, and I'm glad that they finally had closure.

Friday, August 25, 2023

Shadow Beast Shifters, Books 1-3 By Jaymin Eve

📚Review Time📚
Shifter Beasts Shifters, Books 1-3
By Jaymin Eve
(New to me Author)

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
🌶🌶🌶 to 🌶🌶🌶🌶
Fantasy
Paranormal 
Shifter
Strong FMC
Found Family 

📖 Rejected: Book 1
What a great take on the shifter lore. Most talk about the moon goddess, but this is totally different, and I'm here for it. Love the library angle and that it serves as a hub for the other worlds. 

For someone who had been beaten & bullied for most of her life, Mera is surprisingly open & kind to those she has met in the library. I love her quick wit & sarcasm with everyone.

📖 Reclaimed: Book 2
"I am who I am. If you can’t handle me, that's your issue."

Oh my goodness, I am in love with Shadow. His broodiness, his power, his reluctantance to love Mera. It's just so good!! Mera is the snarky bad ass whom I want to be like when I grow up.

This book is all about getting back to the Shadow lands and figuring out what Mera is as well as for Shadow to reclaim his throne. I just love the "pack" Mera has surrounded herself with, starting with Angel. But Angel, Midnight, Simone, & "the guys" are so much a family that Mera has desperately needed & wanted. 

📖 Reborn: Book 3
"I was struck by the truth that real friends, as rare as they were, could be recognized in how they encouraged us - either via words or actions - to be the best versions, the strongest versions of ourselves."

Great conclusion to Mera & Shadow's story. They really were made for each other. You could see the development of both characters throughout the 3 books. Mera from a scared but snarky shifter to a confident & strong woman. Shadow from a dark and untrusting beast to a gentler and more open man. 

The final battle and their pack coming together to fight was epic. I can't wait to see what Reece & Angel's story is, as well as what happens with Simone and Sam.

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Bond of Destiny by Tessa Hale

📚Review Time📚
Bond of Destiny 
(Shifting Fates, Book 3)
By Tessa Hale

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶🌶
Fantasy
Paranormal 
Shifter
Reverse Harem

What a great ending to the series. I loved the way that Rowan stood up for all shifters against a system that wasn't working. Even though she had the power to essentially take a leading role, she wanted the shifters to make that decision. 

The justice that she got against Kaleb was sweet. Plus, the fact that her and Cass kicked ass together at the end was perfect. I loved that Rowan found the true source of her power with her bond mates.

Monday, August 14, 2023

Mark of Stars by Tessa Hale

📚Review Time📚
Mark of Stars
(Shifting Fates, Book 2)
By Tessa Hale

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶.5
Fantasy
Paranormal 
Shifter
Reverse Harem 
Found Family 

Man, Rowan can not catch a break. It is a sad world where people are so greedy. Having to figure out her gifts while wading through the greed of mean girls, power hungry shifters & an adoptive father more concerned with image than well being is a lot to deal with.

I do love Cass and her bond mates. They are just the friends that Rowan and the guys need. The quad was another fresh take on the shifter council. It's hard to tell who is being manipulative and sincere, though. 

Sunday, August 13, 2023

Spark of Fate by Tessa Hale

📚Review Time📚
Spark of  Fate
(Shifting Fates, Book 1)
By Tessa Hale

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶.5
Fantasy 
Paranormal 
Shifter
Reverse Harem

Poor Rowan. Having to go through so much and then having her adopted mom turn on her was heartbreaking. I love how each of the guys had a slightly different reaction to their first touch and that they all had different gifts. The guys are all so different personalities, and they all seemed to have pulled something different in Rowan.

I also loved the idea that the shift only happened once you were near other shifters for a while, but other shifters could smell if you were a shifter. That was a fresh take on the shifting aspect. Also liked the idea that the bond mark just appeared once the bond started, no biting required, and that it would show the number of mates. Another fresh take on the bonding.

Friday, August 4, 2023

Fearless Souls by KC Kean

📚Review Time📚
Fearless Souls
(Saints Academy, Book 4)
By KC Kean

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
🌶🌶🌶🌶
Fantasy 
Paranormal 
Reverse Harem 
Found Family 
Second chances

What a great ending to Rhea's story. Even with openings for further stories & a few loose ends, it settled the Zellus issue. I loved that throughout this book, Rhea learned so much about her mom and how much she actually was involved with her childhood. 

The fact that everyone came together to fight for their children and hopefully save others was admirable. Loved the Harmonia twist there and can't wait to read her story. 

Thursday, July 27, 2023

Slay Me by Aidy Award

📚Review Time📚
Slay Me
(Dragons Love Curves, Book 9)
By Aidy Award

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶
Fantasy
Paranormal 
Lovers to Enemies to Lovers
Fated Mates
Second Chances

What a great way to finish the battle!! I love that Match knew so young that Fallyn was his mate. Poor Match was the keeper of so many secrets. It is no wonder he was so grumpy. 

Fallyn had some soul searching to do in order to believe she was Match's mate. The way that Match was still Match, even when his soul was gone, was heartwarming. But the best of all was the dragon daughter girl power move!! I love that they all came together at the end.

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Crave Me by Aidy Award

📚Review Time📚
Crave Me
(Dragons Love Curves, Book 8)
By Aidy Award

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶
Fantasy
Paranormal 
Shifter
Fated Mates 

I wasn't sure about the recapping, but I really enjoyed those scenes through their POV. I also really loved that the missing pieces were filled in. That we got to see what happened while Zon & Portia were trapped in Hell and how Zon came to be at the beach to help save the wolf twins. Now the whole grandpa thing was a bit odd, but the fact that they are one step closer to finishing the war & having Match explain what happened to the 1st set of twins was a great summary of events.

Dirty Dragon by Aidy Award

📚Review Time📚
Dirty Dragon
(Dragons Love Curves, Book 7)
By Aidy Award

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶
Fantasy
Paranormal 
Found Family 
Shifters
BBW

Great story. I am glad that Dax found his mate! He was funny in previous stories but also a fierce & loyal friend. Trying to find his place in the new dragon dynamic, he wanted to prove himself a leader, and he certainly did.

Jules is such a quiet, timid woman who doesn't think she is special but longs for her happily ever after. I felt a deep connection with Jules for several reasons. I love that she was not afraid to fight even when she thought she had no skills. But after her powers awaken, she is truly a badass worthy of a red dragon.

Monday, July 24, 2023

Baby Me by Aidy Award

📚Review Time📚
Baby Me
(Dragons Love Curves, Book 5)
By Aidy Award

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶.5
Novella
Fantasy
Paranormal 
Fated Mates 
Shifters

Great short story to unite the Dragons & bring the next generation into the picture. I loved how it was the gathering of all the Wyr and others that helped the babies finally arrive. 

Interesting how the black dragon & black witch split ways and also how strong the witch really is. Love the connection Fallyn, Azy & the baby have. Can't wait to see Fallyn & Match's story unfold.

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Cage Me by Aidy Award

📚Review Time📚
Cage Me
(Dragons Love Curves, Book 4)
By Aidy Award

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶.5
Fantasy
Paranormal 
Shifter 
Fated Mates
BBW

I just love Azy's fighting spirit. She is a fierce & loyal mermaid to stay behind for Fallyn. The fact that even though they haven't met & she is so protective of Cage just demands her loyalty. 

I do love that Azy turned the tables on Cage and took charge of what she wanted, but I am glad that Cage woke up to what he was doing wrong. I love how all the shifters are coming together to help defeat the Black Dragon. 

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