3.76 AVERAGE

readwithwin's review

DID NOT FINISH: 10%

it's abo 😞
adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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challenging emotional hopeful tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Selfish and silly

It was an entertaining read and full of action, but I don't think the character relationships were developed that deeply in this book, even if it was a slow-burn. I liked that the FMC Shira managed to keep her sassy independence after 8+ years of being both a slave and a prisoner and the concept of finding her fated mates yet struggling to try and stay independent to achieve her own goals amidst their stereotyped expectations and protectiveness. I usually hate the insta-love trope with fated mates, and I was glad to see some rebellion from Shira.

Most of my issues were with the plot, especially with the abrupt somewhat easy achievement of her revenge, but I look forward to the next book and seeing how the harem relationships develop.

This also appears to be a spin-off series from the author's first series, Empath Found - we see mentions of Fi and her harem that I thought had not been explained too well, but it made sense that there was an accompanying series to go more into depth. I was not aware as this is my first book by the author.

bloom37's review

3.5
adventurous emotional medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

4.5 stars
This is a unique romance with shifters and fae. It has a compelling storyline. I love how strong Shira is even if herself or anyone around her doesn't realizes it. It has fantastic characterization, and world building. I am very excited for the second book especially with that ending!
adventurous hopeful fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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thebookcritic_'s review

2.75
adventurous challenging slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Decent read. I had several questions that eventually got answered. 

The men were infuriating and I liked that the FMC admitted she was naive in some aspects. 

Felt too much like a spin off rather than it’s own stand alone. The blurb also doesn’t recommend that you read a previous series, which actually feels necessary.