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lorrreli's review
adventurous
dark
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
amybraunauthor's review
5.0
Another fun, flirty story featuring two characters with striking chemistry, a touch of magic, and an action-packed ending! The perfect escapism I needed, delivered in a thrilling, well written fashion.
Colleen reminded me a little bit of Catwoman, and she is one of my favourite heroes of the series so far. I found her to be strong, clever, and resourceful. Nick is charming, thoughtful, and intelligent, which made him a great romantic interest for Colleen. They had a great, steamy romance and were my favourite part of the story. Add in some delightfully evil villains, some intense twists, and an intense ending that had me hooked until the final moment.
A great bit of escapism and fun for anyone looking for a short, adventurous, passionate, exciting read!
Colleen reminded me a little bit of Catwoman, and she is one of my favourite heroes of the series so far. I found her to be strong, clever, and resourceful. Nick is charming, thoughtful, and intelligent, which made him a great romantic interest for Colleen. They had a great, steamy romance and were my favourite part of the story. Add in some delightfully evil villains, some intense twists, and an intense ending that had me hooked until the final moment.
A great bit of escapism and fun for anyone looking for a short, adventurous, passionate, exciting read!
princessleopard's review
4.0
Preface: I received a free copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
Explicit content: Several detailed sex scenes, violence, death
Actual rating: 4.25 stars
This was an enjoyable read! I wasn't expecting much from the genre and the fact that it was a standalone, but this was a pleasant surprise. Obviously the main focus of the story is the romance, and it's really well done. The characters are likable, engaging, and three-dimensional, and their relationship is never problematic or worrisome. There's never drama for the sake of drama, misunderstandings, all the sort of stuff that plagues most romance-focused stories. Rather, the drama comes from their hesitation to get married, and the actual plot that makes up the backbone of the story.
The plot, too, is interesting, and both sides of the story weaves together nicely. I don't want to get into too much detail, as it kinda ends up in a weird direction, but the untangling of what was going on and who was involved was fun. This couple already has a Batman-and-Catwoman vibe, and them playing detective together really cemented that.
However, the book does have its flaws. The last 25% or so is really a drag. People get captured and are essentially just prisoners trying to get out for the bulk of this section of the story. They have a very miserable time, and the villains aren't really interesting or sympathetic enough to redeem all the misery. The pace slowed way down, too, since the characters are just trapped in one place for a long period of time, and there's nothing really left to discover or do. I think it would have been much more interesting if only one character was imprisoned and the other had to figure out where they were and how to break them out, or something more action-driven.
The steampunk element was also a little underwhelming in my opinion, as the story doesn't really dive into what makes their technology and stuff possible or how their timeline diverges from ours, but it brought in some nice color, so I can't complain too much.
Other than that, though, this story was very enjoyable. I'd recommend it for fans of the fantasy romance genre, especially if they have an interest in steampunk or period romance.
Explicit content: Several detailed sex scenes, violence, death
Actual rating: 4.25 stars
This was an enjoyable read! I wasn't expecting much from the genre and the fact that it was a standalone, but this was a pleasant surprise. Obviously the main focus of the story is the romance, and it's really well done. The characters are likable, engaging, and three-dimensional, and their relationship is never problematic or worrisome. There's never drama for the sake of drama, misunderstandings, all the sort of stuff that plagues most romance-focused stories. Rather, the drama comes from their hesitation to get married, and the actual plot that makes up the backbone of the story.
The plot, too, is interesting, and both sides of the story weaves together nicely. I don't want to get into too much detail, as it kinda ends up in a weird direction, but the untangling of what was going on and who was involved was fun. This couple already has a Batman-and-Catwoman vibe, and them playing detective together really cemented that.
However, the book does have its flaws. The last 25% or so is really a drag. People get captured and are essentially just prisoners trying to get out for the bulk of this section of the story. They have a very miserable time, and the villains aren't really interesting or sympathetic enough to redeem all the misery. The pace slowed way down, too, since the characters are just trapped in one place for a long period of time, and there's nothing really left to discover or do. I think it would have been much more interesting if only one character was imprisoned and the other had to figure out where they were and how to break them out, or something more action-driven.
The steampunk element was also a little underwhelming in my opinion, as the story doesn't really dive into what makes their technology and stuff possible or how their timeline diverges from ours, but it brought in some nice color, so I can't complain too much.
Other than that, though, this story was very enjoyable. I'd recommend it for fans of the fantasy romance genre, especially if they have an interest in steampunk or period romance.
chyina's review
5.0
A young woman forced to live with her insufferable uncle in London instead of her own home in Scotland, at least until her 25th birthday, which is only days away. Colleen has been earning money to fund herself through acting as a sneak thief, she'll need it since she has no plans to marry.
Nick is a scientist and a spy for the Queen. He's seen Colleen racing on rooftops with her cat behind her. Just like a feline, the woman has golden eyes and near-perfect night vision. He's obviously intrigued by her.
When Nick and Colleen find themselves thrust into a situation involving transmutation, forcing a heart to keep beating, a mad scientist and a forced engagement, they know it'll be better to work together.
I found this novel invigorating. Not only does the author give us each a clear idea of who the main characters are but you find that you are unable to put it down. The action is clear and well-written, we can picture each scene as we bite our nails wondering what will happen next and who is at the head of this criminal organization experimenting on animals and poaching on the land Colleen owns in Scotland.
Nick is a scientist and a spy for the Queen. He's seen Colleen racing on rooftops with her cat behind her. Just like a feline, the woman has golden eyes and near-perfect night vision. He's obviously intrigued by her.
When Nick and Colleen find themselves thrust into a situation involving transmutation, forcing a heart to keep beating, a mad scientist and a forced engagement, they know it'll be better to work together.
I found this novel invigorating. Not only does the author give us each a clear idea of who the main characters are but you find that you are unable to put it down. The action is clear and well-written, we can picture each scene as we bite our nails wondering what will happen next and who is at the head of this criminal organization experimenting on animals and poaching on the land Colleen owns in Scotland.
marilanoire's review
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
4.0
I love that this series is based around mythological creatures and the Cait Sidhe are one of my favourites.
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