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doglover4eva's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
ymiranda's review against another edition
3.0
2.5
I had a great time reading the author’s other books, [b:The Voyeur Next Door|25423736|The Voyeur Next Door|Airicka Phoenix|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1449041784s/25423736.jpg|44913823] and [b:Transcending Darkness|17696368|Transcending Darkness|Airicka Phoenix|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1436338398s/17696368.jpg|24736758], so I really wanted to love this one too. The world building and paranormal backstory were tough to follow and I found myself skimming my way through to the end. The characters were also too young for me. I’m not a fan of NA and couldn’t connect with a 19 year old heroine. I also would’ve like some steamy sex to match the paranormal action, but it was a very PG read. I’m very picky when it comes to paranormal and I honestly thought Octavian’s “secret alter ego/mythical creature” was kinda goofy and not necessarily my idea of hot.
I still enjoy A.P. and will continue to read her work, but I’ll stay away from this particular series.
I had a great time reading the author’s other books, [b:The Voyeur Next Door|25423736|The Voyeur Next Door|Airicka Phoenix|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1449041784s/25423736.jpg|44913823] and [b:Transcending Darkness|17696368|Transcending Darkness|Airicka Phoenix|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1436338398s/17696368.jpg|24736758], so I really wanted to love this one too. The world building and paranormal backstory were tough to follow and I found myself skimming my way through to the end. The characters were also too young for me. I’m not a fan of NA and couldn’t connect with a 19 year old heroine. I also would’ve like some steamy sex to match the paranormal action, but it was a very PG read. I’m very picky when it comes to paranormal and I honestly thought Octavian’s “secret alter ego/mythical creature” was kinda goofy and not necessarily my idea of hot.
I still enjoy A.P. and will continue to read her work, but I’ll stay away from this particular series.
dreamer4ever's review against another edition
4.0
This is a new author read for me and since Gideon just released, I wanted to get started. This series has so much potential. The writing is good, author just needs to tighten things up a bit. Some parts dragged and others needed more but all in all I enjoyed this. She has some great creatures and the mythology behind them, I thought, was good. There's a bigger picture going on, which is told a little bit at a time, which I like. The romance/relationship part needs to be more adult like, I didn't think this was YA, and yet the romance/sex part played out as so, maybe I'm mistaken. Overall, it's good and I'm thinking and hoping it gets better as the series develops. I think the author has great things ahead and I already purchased Gideon to read on. I would also give her other books a whirl. I really loved the family dynamic in this story.
ljaquier1's review against another edition
5.0
I was given this book as an 'ARC' in return for an honest review. I just finished reading it, overall I think it took me about 10 hours from "cover" to "cover".
Octavian is a Caster, a judge of sorts for Creatures of the Veil. One of the 3 rules passed down from Heaven is to never touch a human. Then in walks Riley and oops, he couldn't keep his hands off her. They are drawn to each other like a moth to a flame, they can't seem to stay away and fall for each other quickly. Everything is stacked against them it seems and just when something gets worked out, another HUGE kink in their plans and lives happen. Both of them are willing to risk anything, except each other, to save the lives of the other. In the background, there's a war brewing between Demons and Angels and it seems the two of them are caught right in the middle, along with Octavian's family and anyone else they love.
****Possible Spoilers****
I loved this story. I couldn't believe the twists and turns it had and would be almost gasping for air as I read about their fight for survival. I was shocked beyond words when learning of "what" Octavian and his family are. I did NOT see that surprise coming. I loved the humor and the wit throughout the book. I was laughing so much through this book at the one liners and sarcastic remarks. And the romance, while there was some sexy parts, they weren't too horrible that someone who didn't want to read them, couldn't skip over them. I just have to say that the parts I read were pretty tastefully done and steamy.
My favorite parts of the book? Octavian's banter with his brothers. The twins absolutely cracked me up to no end. I loved the way his parents treated each other...with reverence and love. Daphne was a very welcomed surprise. I couldn't quit figure out her story, hadn't guessed it, until it was revealed, but I thoroughly enjoyed her part in the story. Honestly though, I can't remember a "favorite part" because I enjoyed the entire book and would end up quoting it in its entirety. Great job, Airicka! Now hurry up with book 2! LOL!
Octavian is a Caster, a judge of sorts for Creatures of the Veil. One of the 3 rules passed down from Heaven is to never touch a human. Then in walks Riley and oops, he couldn't keep his hands off her. They are drawn to each other like a moth to a flame, they can't seem to stay away and fall for each other quickly. Everything is stacked against them it seems and just when something gets worked out, another HUGE kink in their plans and lives happen. Both of them are willing to risk anything, except each other, to save the lives of the other. In the background, there's a war brewing between Demons and Angels and it seems the two of them are caught right in the middle, along with Octavian's family and anyone else they love.
****Possible Spoilers****
I loved this story. I couldn't believe the twists and turns it had and would be almost gasping for air as I read about their fight for survival. I was shocked beyond words when learning of "what" Octavian and his family are. I did NOT see that surprise coming. I loved the humor and the wit throughout the book. I was laughing so much through this book at the one liners and sarcastic remarks. And the romance, while there was some sexy parts, they weren't too horrible that someone who didn't want to read them, couldn't skip over them. I just have to say that the parts I read were pretty tastefully done and steamy.
My favorite parts of the book? Octavian's banter with his brothers. The twins absolutely cracked me up to no end. I loved the way his parents treated each other...with reverence and love. Daphne was a very welcomed surprise. I couldn't quit figure out her story, hadn't guessed it, until it was revealed, but I thoroughly enjoyed her part in the story. Honestly though, I can't remember a "favorite part" because I enjoyed the entire book and would end up quoting it in its entirety. Great job, Airicka! Now hurry up with book 2! LOL!
lotusxlane's review
2.0
I was loving this book. I was loving the way it was written, the MC, the lead male, their chemistry, the supernatural realm... everything.
Until I learned what they were.
And there are two creatures in the supernatural/paranormal world I cannot take seriously: faeries and mermaids. Yup... he's a mermaid. I thought I'd just read on and look past it... but then he turned into a frickin fish and I was done. So. Very. Done.
But because I enjoyed the writing, I'll have to look more into Morgana/Aricka Phoenix's books!
Until I learned what they were.
And there are two creatures in the supernatural/paranormal world I cannot take seriously: faeries and mermaids. Yup... he's a mermaid. I thought I'd just read on and look past it... but then he turned into a frickin fish and I was done. So. Very. Done.
But because I enjoyed the writing, I'll have to look more into Morgana/Aricka Phoenix's books!
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