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redhairedashreads's review
4.0
Ancient dragon shifter Rhys has awoken from his century long hibernation. Time has not dulled his thirst for vengeance against the witch who killed his sister. He tracks the witch to New Orleans but instead finds himself enthralled by a beautiful woman, who is also a witch.
I quite enjoyed this book. Rhys was mentioned by Lachlan in the previous books but he was still hibernating at that point. Rhys is a protective, angry, and arrogant dragon shifter who falls for the enemy. I really liked him and his determination to avenge his sister. I really loved how he took care of Dallas and protected her. He makes sure she doesn’t forget to live and spend time with her friends while trying to find the evil witches. I just loved how caring he became towards her.
Dallas was a fascinating witch. I wish we could have seen more of her abilities because she was very powerful. She was a kind, generous, but protective woman. She has spent so much of her life alone that she doesn’t even realize how lonely she has been until she meets Rhys. I just adored these two.
My favorite thing about this book though, was Willow. Willow was an adorable baby dragon who just kept being adorable. I loved how she helped out on the farm and protected her family. She was just a perfect animal companion. I cannot wait to read the next book in this series, which I hope will be King and Aurora’s book.
*ARC provided by Netgalley for an honest review.*
This review was originally posted at Red-Haired Ash Reads.
I quite enjoyed this book. Rhys was mentioned by Lachlan in the previous books but he was still hibernating at that point. Rhys is a protective, angry, and arrogant dragon shifter who falls for the enemy. I really liked him and his determination to avenge his sister. I really loved how he took care of Dallas and protected her. He makes sure she doesn’t forget to live and spend time with her friends while trying to find the evil witches. I just loved how caring he became towards her.
Dallas was a fascinating witch. I wish we could have seen more of her abilities because she was very powerful. She was a kind, generous, but protective woman. She has spent so much of her life alone that she doesn’t even realize how lonely she has been until she meets Rhys. I just adored these two.
My favorite thing about this book though, was Willow. Willow was an adorable baby dragon who just kept being adorable. I loved how she helped out on the farm and protected her family. She was just a perfect animal companion. I cannot wait to read the next book in this series, which I hope will be King and Aurora’s book.
*ARC provided by Netgalley for an honest review.*
This review was originally posted at Red-Haired Ash Reads.
bananatricky's review
4.0
Rhys is a dragon shifter who has been waiting thousands of years to get vengeance on the witch who killed his sister and he has a hatred for all witches. But when he accompanies some wolf shifters to invite a witch to help the Alpha of New Orleans rebuild the city, he is bowled over by the young witch Dallas and her dragonlet.
Dallas has rejected blood magic and spends her days improving the yields of plants and crops on her farm. Witches aren't well regarded by shifters and she tends to keep away from others, but the brooding dragon shifter somehow brings her a sense of peace.
PNR novellas are a bit like Marmite, you either love them or hate them. Yes they are formulaic, yes everyone is uniformly good-looking, if they have any defects they are of the adorable variety. There's lots of insta-lurve and fated mates etc, etc. If you don't like that sort of thing then don't buy this book. But if you do like a dragon shifter (and frankly, why wouldn't you) then this is a fun romp from an assured author who understands her genre. It's sexy, fun, fast-paced and the plot keeps you engaged from start to finish. While the novella format doesn't give the plot room to grow, it also helps to avoid the J.R. Ward-style repetition which other PNR novels fall into.
Loved it.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.
Bumped (belatedly) for release.
Dallas has rejected blood magic and spends her days improving the yields of plants and crops on her farm. Witches aren't well regarded by shifters and she tends to keep away from others, but the brooding dragon shifter somehow brings her a sense of peace.
PNR novellas are a bit like Marmite, you either love them or hate them. Yes they are formulaic, yes everyone is uniformly good-looking, if they have any defects they are of the adorable variety. There's lots of insta-lurve and fated mates etc, etc. If you don't like that sort of thing then don't buy this book. But if you do like a dragon shifter (and frankly, why wouldn't you) then this is a fun romp from an assured author who understands her genre. It's sexy, fun, fast-paced and the plot keeps you engaged from start to finish. While the novella format doesn't give the plot room to grow, it also helps to avoid the J.R. Ward-style repetition which other PNR novels fall into.
Loved it.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.
Bumped (belatedly) for release.
thenaptimewriter's review
3.0
3.75⭐️
Katie Reus’s books are reliably steamy & entertaining & I really like this paranormal world she’s created. The latest release Ancient Enemy is an enemies to lovers (at least on one side), fated mates romance & this was me reading it
Katie Reus’s books are reliably steamy & entertaining & I really like this paranormal world she’s created. The latest release Ancient Enemy is an enemies to lovers (at least on one side), fated mates romance & this was me reading it
stellasbookbinge's review
4.0
Rhys has awoken after 1000 years of hibernation seeking revenge on the witch who killed his sister all those years ago. Rhys meets Dallas and is instantly attracted to her but can’t get past his hatred for witches (Dallas is a witch). They team up and look for the witch who is causing a lot of trouble in New Orleans. Rhys fights himself over his increasing protective instincts towards Dallas and her being a witch. He comes to the realisation that he shouldn’t judge all witches based on one’s behaviour. this is an enemy to lovers / fated mates story which I totally loved. I was in all the way. If you are looking for a sexy Scottish (grumpy) dragon hero, some sassy lions, alpha wolves and feisty tigers this is the book for you.
3 THINGS I LOVED:
1. DRAGONS and a sexy Scottish man? HELLO! This grumpy hero is a delight to read and ultimately a cinnamon roll.
2. The primal need to love and care for Dallas that Rhys can not deny is lovely to see, I love his inner dragon dialogue.
3. WILLOW!!! OMG Willow is so gosh darn cute. Imagine a toddler dragon who just wants to play and learn and please you. So so cute.
3 THINGS I LOVED:
1. DRAGONS and a sexy Scottish man? HELLO! This grumpy hero is a delight to read and ultimately a cinnamon roll.
2. The primal need to love and care for Dallas that Rhys can not deny is lovely to see, I love his inner dragon dialogue.
3. WILLOW!!! OMG Willow is so gosh darn cute. Imagine a toddler dragon who just wants to play and learn and please you. So so cute.
this_book_girl's review
4.0
First, I’d just like to say that Willow, who is a dragonling, is the cutest thing ever! She waters crops and hides her eyes with her wings when she’s scared. How adorable is that?!?! Plus she loves her owner, Dallas, so much that she likes to stick her head through the bedroom window so she can sleep beside her. Anyways, the romance is amazing, Dallas and Rhys are perfect for each other. The storyline and writing are also so well done! I can’t wait for the next book in the series, Ancient Enforcer. I’ve wanted Avery’s book since we first met her in the first book!
nikkisbooknook's review
5.0
Rhys is still hunting for his sisters killer millennia after the event. His hibernation over, he's determined to find the witch that ruined his family and he lands in New Orleans.
Dallas loves her land and her little farmers co-op. They have what they need and her magic manages to give the land a little boost. Her former coven was turning to black magic more and more and she left just as quickly as she could but now that King is assisting Rhys with the search of the witch he's looking for, her new found anonymity and peace is going to be shot to bits!
The perfect mate for a dragon that hates witches was obviously going to be a Witch! However, Dallas and Rhys have a lot of baggage they tote around and both of them manage to get in their own way at times. I could understand why Dallas kept her "little" family secret under wraps. Rhys was the perfect mix of Alpha male and sensitive lover. Dallas may be a little timid compared to some but she had a spine of steel when her little put together family is threatened.
One specific little dragonling is just soooo cute! We need more of her!
There is plenty going on storywise, both within the book and the overall story arc of the series. Lots of visitors from previous books and series to keep you entertained. That lion shifter is going to get a right hook to the mouth from someone soon!
Dallas loves her land and her little farmers co-op. They have what they need and her magic manages to give the land a little boost. Her former coven was turning to black magic more and more and she left just as quickly as she could but now that King is assisting Rhys with the search of the witch he's looking for, her new found anonymity and peace is going to be shot to bits!
The perfect mate for a dragon that hates witches was obviously going to be a Witch! However, Dallas and Rhys have a lot of baggage they tote around and both of them manage to get in their own way at times. I could understand why Dallas kept her "little" family secret under wraps. Rhys was the perfect mix of Alpha male and sensitive lover. Dallas may be a little timid compared to some but she had a spine of steel when her little put together family is threatened.
One specific little dragonling is just soooo cute! We need more of her!
There is plenty going on storywise, both within the book and the overall story arc of the series. Lots of visitors from previous books and series to keep you entertained. That lion shifter is going to get a right hook to the mouth from someone soon!
ofbooksncupcakes's review
5.0
Ancient Enemy is Book Two in the Ancients Rising series by author Katie Reus. I'm so glad that this book added to the already wonderful world building by Ms Reus.
This book is thoroughly enjoyable to read with cute moments in the form of a baby dragon(Willow)! Introducing such character could have gone wrong but instead of being cheesy or tacky, I find Willow to be a charming and adorable. Hope to see more of Willow in future books.
I would categorize this story as enemies to lovers as Rhys has an immense dislikes of witches. It was a dark witch that killed his sister and he's seeking revenge. He is grumpy and a bit of a prejudice @$$hole, all he thinks about is vengeance. However meeting Dallas threw him off! He wanted to hate her on principle but he found himself intrigued and very attracted to her. I think Katie Reus created the perfect heroine in Dallas for Rhys. She's all things good, gentle and sweet. She is also very protected of Willow.
This is a fast read for me, I wasn't bored and I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know more of the characters. Looking forward to reading more in the next book!
Thanks to NetGalley for the advance copy, the views above are all of my own.
This book is thoroughly enjoyable to read with cute moments in the form of a baby dragon(Willow)! Introducing such character could have gone wrong but instead of being cheesy or tacky, I find Willow to be a charming and adorable. Hope to see more of Willow in future books.
I would categorize this story as enemies to lovers as Rhys has an immense dislikes of witches. It was a dark witch that killed his sister and he's seeking revenge. He is grumpy and a bit of a prejudice @$$hole, all he thinks about is vengeance. However meeting Dallas threw him off! He wanted to hate her on principle but he found himself intrigued and very attracted to her. I think Katie Reus created the perfect heroine in Dallas for Rhys. She's all things good, gentle and sweet. She is also very protected of Willow.
This is a fast read for me, I wasn't bored and I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know more of the characters. Looking forward to reading more in the next book!
Thanks to NetGalley for the advance copy, the views above are all of my own.
rachael_45's review
4.0
Rhys has been hibernating and dreaming of killing the witch Catta who murdered his sister so that she could become immortal. His aim is to kill her and he feels like when he succeeds it will be the end of his life as well as hers,
Dallas is a witch and in the supernatural community they have always been treated like pariahs, though it seems that through her famer co op for the supernatural that she is finally being accepted.
My favourite part of this story and who became the thing I looked forwards to was a pet dragon called Willow. She waters the garden herself because the sprinklers just aren't doing it well enough... sticks her head through the window because she doesn't want to part from Dallas. Willow stole the show!
At times I felt a bit like hold on what happened, that's when I googled and realised this is book two. So now it's time to read book one.
Dallas is a witch and in the supernatural community they have always been treated like pariahs, though it seems that through her famer co op for the supernatural that she is finally being accepted.
My favourite part of this story and who became the thing I looked forwards to was a pet dragon called Willow. She waters the garden herself because the sprinklers just aren't doing it well enough... sticks her head through the window because she doesn't want to part from Dallas. Willow stole the show!
At times I felt a bit like hold on what happened, that's when I googled and realised this is book two. So now it's time to read book one.