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brenyub's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
annettebooksofhopeanddreams's review against another edition
3.0
And another one of those Reverse Harem novels that people advised me turned out to be not as lovely and brilliant as I had hoped it would be. Maybe I'm already spoiled because I've read a few very very good ones and now expect that to be the standard, maybe I'm not in the right mood, it's hard to tell. If not impossible.
Once again I had trouble telling the four guys in the Harem apart. I think it's partly because Wyn never really seems to form a meaningful emotional connection with any of her four guys. They're there, they're hot, they take care of her and protect her and because they shared magic they have this physical bond that makes them long for each other and acting on it. There don't seem to be many meaningful, emotional interactions. And I've discovered that I need that.
Plotwise there were some interesting elements that almost tempt me to order the next instalment of the series. There is a big threat looming over our main character, but since the finale already revealed who it was, that mystery didn't keep me hooked either. I also liked the fact that Wyn had to learn how to use her powers and couldn't just magically wield them and when she did, things went horribly wrong.
Since most of the story played in our world, there wasn't that much world building to be done, but once we entered the magical realm, we truly got a taste of what that realm could be like. It was another element that almost tempted me to order the next book in this series. I'd love to explore the rest of the world and see what is waiting for us there.
But the fact that the characters weren't interesting or distinctive enough and the attraction seemed to be mostly physical and about the sex is not something I really enjoy, so I think I'm just gonna look for another series that might be more my taste!
Once again I had trouble telling the four guys in the Harem apart. I think it's partly because Wyn never really seems to form a meaningful emotional connection with any of her four guys. They're there, they're hot, they take care of her and protect her and because they shared magic they have this physical bond that makes them long for each other and acting on it. There don't seem to be many meaningful, emotional interactions. And I've discovered that I need that.
Plotwise there were some interesting elements that almost tempt me to order the next instalment of the series. There is a big threat looming over our main character, but since the finale already revealed who it was, that mystery didn't keep me hooked either. I also liked the fact that Wyn had to learn how to use her powers and couldn't just magically wield them and when she did, things went horribly wrong.
Since most of the story played in our world, there wasn't that much world building to be done, but once we entered the magical realm, we truly got a taste of what that realm could be like. It was another element that almost tempted me to order the next book in this series. I'd love to explore the rest of the world and see what is waiting for us there.
But the fact that the characters weren't interesting or distinctive enough and the attraction seemed to be mostly physical and about the sex is not something I really enjoy, so I think I'm just gonna look for another series that might be more my taste!
peastomatoescukes's review against another edition
Couldn't get into it, bit bored.
heatheringwood's review against another edition
2.25
I really wanted this book to be better.... better story or better spice ... but both fell short for me.
eg_m's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 Stars
Super creative premise but I found the heroine more whiney than sassy.
Super creative premise but I found the heroine more whiney than sassy.
pattyfgd's review against another edition
4.0
Every once in a while, I like to venture out of my comfort zone and listen to a book that is not my usual genres of choice. This one popped up at just the right time, I needed a break and Skye MacKinnon gave it to me! Wynter is a demigod that has reached the age where her magic would come into full force. Her mother has sent for her to come to the realm and to escort her are 4 guardians. I could not help but see these men as male muses and with that I kept it in my head as a Greek God type of story, almost cartoonish at times. With the adventure that Wyn has set out on, the protection of these four men and the danger she was up against, the book was full of mystery, intrigue and passion. MacKinnon is very creative with her imagery, and I loved how completely awkward Wynter is, which for me made her a more relatable character. The book is a nice change of pace.
This story has so much going on that it needs an incredibly talented narrator. Laurel Schroeder is the perfect fit, with her many distinguishable voices, the convincing accents and her wonderful story telling ability. I loved her performance!
This story has so much going on that it needs an incredibly talented narrator. Laurel Schroeder is the perfect fit, with her many distinguishable voices, the convincing accents and her wonderful story telling ability. I loved her performance!
lurkingaround24_7's review against another edition
5.0
Loved it.
I both read and listened to this book and i can honestly say that, this was a great start to the series and left me wanting more. The narrator did an amazing job, she didn't read too fast or slow, and her voice didn't irritate me (I actually liked it). I will definitely be picking up the rest of the series.
I both read and listened to this book and i can honestly say that, this was a great start to the series and left me wanting more. The narrator did an amazing job, she didn't read too fast or slow, and her voice didn't irritate me (I actually liked it). I will definitely be picking up the rest of the series.
soozybee's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0
jje121579's review against another edition
5.0
A fantasy to awaken your imagination…
I liked Wyn from the beginning of this story. Her life hasn’t been bad, but it has been somewhat disappointing. Still, she’s hopeful. Almost immediately the action starts with her powers flaring to life. Luckily four Guardians appear, having been sent to protect her and bring her to the God realm to see her mother the Queen. This being the first book in Wynter’s tale there is a lot of set up of the mythology. And it is nothing like what I had read before, but it’s fun, the characters are witty but have real depth, and their chemistry is smoking hot. I think this read is well worth the investment in the rest of the story.
I liked Wyn from the beginning of this story. Her life hasn’t been bad, but it has been somewhat disappointing. Still, she’s hopeful. Almost immediately the action starts with her powers flaring to life. Luckily four Guardians appear, having been sent to protect her and bring her to the God realm to see her mother the Queen. This being the first book in Wynter’s tale there is a lot of set up of the mythology. And it is nothing like what I had read before, but it’s fun, the characters are witty but have real depth, and their chemistry is smoking hot. I think this read is well worth the investment in the rest of the story.