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fallingwings's review
1.0
DNF @ 49%
I got this because it was free on Kindle Amazon. I've been going through a slump lately, as in I've been wanting to read books, but nothing sounds interesting enough to hold my attention more than a few chapters. Saw this, looked like a short quick read, wasn't expecting anything good from it -- but holy hell, this was bad.
× This book needed an editor. The number of punctuation mistakes is ridiculous. There was also a conversation, where the characters were talking about something and it was like the entire thing was dropped within a sentence.
× Reagan is stupid and doesn't question anything beyond "where am I and what happened?" He also acts very nonchalant when these people just reveal they're shapeshifters. Isn't worried and doesn't consider running away when no one is watching him.
× "Magic" genes. Wtf. We're dealing with one of our main characters who is trying to become a doctor and the shapeshifting aspect is literally described as "magical genes". I can not! This was so hilarious and dumb to me.
× The side eye I'm giving this book for the way it treats women and people not in straight relationships isn't even a side eye. It's a full on glare. The only accomplishment women have in the pack are being doctors (something only one women has accomplished). What do all the other women do?And let me get this straight, if someone in the pack can't find their mate (of the opposite sex) they "settle" and go out to be in relationships with those of same sex?? I'm sorry...what?! And Omegas have no real purpose beyond...what, breeding? They rarely have mates but are crucial to the pack (which I'm assuming is to be used for breeding). Gross.
× So this book likes to body type Alphas, Betas, and Omegas. Alphas are all tall and muscular while omegas are thin and fragile, and betas are somewhere in the middle. They proceed to say this is because they take after their parents. It's all their genetics. Not their diet, not how much/little they exercise, no health related things, nope. Just all genetics. That must suck not being able to have some control over your body.
× Sex was so lackluster and boring. Also cringey. I felt like I reading about two teenagers who can't keep their hormones in check.
Ugh. Sorry, but this just wasn't for me.
I got this because it was free on Kindle Amazon. I've been going through a slump lately, as in I've been wanting to read books, but nothing sounds interesting enough to hold my attention more than a few chapters. Saw this, looked like a short quick read, wasn't expecting anything good from it -- but holy hell, this was bad.
× This book needed an editor. The number of punctuation mistakes is ridiculous. There was also a conversation, where the characters were talking about something and it was like the entire thing was dropped within a sentence.
× Reagan is stupid and doesn't question anything beyond "where am I and what happened?" He also acts very nonchalant when these people just reveal they're shapeshifters. Isn't worried and doesn't consider running away when no one is watching him.
× "Magic" genes. Wtf. We're dealing with one of our main characters who is trying to become a doctor and the shapeshifting aspect is literally described as "magical genes". I can not! This was so hilarious and dumb to me.
× The side eye I'm giving this book for the way it treats women and people not in straight relationships isn't even a side eye. It's a full on glare. The only accomplishment women have in the pack are being doctors (something only one women has accomplished). What do all the other women do?And let me get this straight, if someone in the pack can't find their mate (of the opposite sex) they "settle" and go out to be in relationships with those of same sex?? I'm sorry...what?! And Omegas have no real purpose beyond...what, breeding? They rarely have mates but are crucial to the pack (which I'm assuming is to be used for breeding). Gross.
× So this book likes to body type Alphas, Betas, and Omegas. Alphas are all tall and muscular while omegas are thin and fragile, and betas are somewhere in the middle. They proceed to say this is because they take after their parents. It's all their genetics. Not their diet, not how much/little they exercise, no health related things, nope. Just all genetics. That must suck not being able to have some control over your body.
× Sex was so lackluster and boring. Also cringey. I felt like I reading about two teenagers who can't keep their hormones in check.
Ugh. Sorry, but this just wasn't for me.
fmcfranny's review
3.0
This is a male/male romance. I always enjoy reading about romances that are not straight couples. It seems less done to death and I enjoy the new perspective. I am pro gay rights (no this is not a political forum so your disagreement can be kept to yourself if you have one) so I enjoy seeing other people acknowledge the love of people that are not the majority. (please no one take this offensively I seriously mean no offense). Anyway the love story is sweet and erotic all at once, hard to do for sure. its a continuing story line/plot with each book having a new couple but a continuing plot as all the alphas find their mates. i look forward to seeing how grayson bringing about change and Reagan being a catalyst to big things progresses.
blue_ablue's review against another edition
Not what I was expecting and not my cup of tea
kodameansfriend's review against another edition
2.0
Silly.
I finished this book so I could review it. I'll likely not read any more of this series. The fact that people shift into wolves becomes the most believable detail in the book when paired with the situational events, reactions, and dialogue. The first sex scene made me cringe and laugh out loud. HAIR GEL?!?
I finished this book so I could review it. I'll likely not read any more of this series. The fact that people shift into wolves becomes the most believable detail in the book when paired with the situational events, reactions, and dialogue. The first sex scene made me cringe and laugh out loud. HAIR GEL?!?
slee907's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
moonymoment's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
sofie_bakke's review against another edition
2.0
He reached for the handle and pulled open the car door. That was when he saw the driver for the first time.
Grayson's whole core tightened and burned, and he grabbed for his chest, feeling his heart burst and flame.
What the fuck was that? He gasped for breath and opened his eyes. He hadn't even realized they were shut.
He blew out a long breath and gripped the steering wheel. He had to get his mate back to safety. Now.
My mate... Oh fuck, the possession shit was happening already.
"I was coming home from a night shift. I'm working two jobs on top of medical school. I must have fallen asleep— I don't know— I can't remember much before the accident."
Grayson stepped around him and gently ran his fingers through Reagan's hair. "You hit your head, so I'm not surprised."
"I don't know Grayson... It's sounding more and more like a cult, but go on."
A weird hysteria was making a smile stretch across his face. He shouldn't be smiling, he knew he shouldn't be. But there was something strangely comical about all of this.
Grayson let out a breath slowly, feeling the darkness shifting inside him. His mate was home, in his house, where he belonged. A lightness filled his heart that he'd never experienced before.
Reagan closed the door and stepped into the brand new house, taking his time as he looked around once again. It was lovely, and for some reason, his whole body relaxed the moment he locked the front door.
Home. The feeling was undeniable.
Reagan's laugh was as beautiful a sight as the full moon and sunset combined.
"Thank God you came back." The adrenaline was draining away and his muscles had begun to shake.
"Mate, are you okay?" Grayson's hands were all over him, cupping his jaw and squeezing his arms, and for once Reagan welcomed the strange pain.
"God, I love you." The words just fell out of Reagan's mouth and yet he'd never said anything so true.
Grayson stared at Reagan, his face now tender and soft. "I love you."
"Where are we off to?"
"I'm taking you home."
"What did you drive for? Your house is like, a block away. We could have walked."
Grayson's whole core tightened and burned, and he grabbed for his chest, feeling his heart burst and flame.
What the fuck was that? He gasped for breath and opened his eyes. He hadn't even realized they were shut.
He blew out a long breath and gripped the steering wheel. He had to get his mate back to safety. Now.
My mate... Oh fuck, the possession shit was happening already.
"I was coming home from a night shift. I'm working two jobs on top of medical school. I must have fallen asleep— I don't know— I can't remember much before the accident."
Grayson stepped around him and gently ran his fingers through Reagan's hair. "You hit your head, so I'm not surprised."
"I don't know Grayson... It's sounding more and more like a cult, but go on."
A weird hysteria was making a smile stretch across his face. He shouldn't be smiling, he knew he shouldn't be. But there was something strangely comical about all of this.
Grayson let out a breath slowly, feeling the darkness shifting inside him. His mate was home, in his house, where he belonged. A lightness filled his heart that he'd never experienced before.
Reagan closed the door and stepped into the brand new house, taking his time as he looked around once again. It was lovely, and for some reason, his whole body relaxed the moment he locked the front door.
Home. The feeling was undeniable.
Reagan's laugh was as beautiful a sight as the full moon and sunset combined.
"Thank God you came back." The adrenaline was draining away and his muscles had begun to shake.
"Mate, are you okay?" Grayson's hands were all over him, cupping his jaw and squeezing his arms, and for once Reagan welcomed the strange pain.
"God, I love you." The words just fell out of Reagan's mouth and yet he'd never said anything so true.
Grayson stared at Reagan, his face now tender and soft. "I love you."
"Where are we off to?"
"I'm taking you home."
"What did you drive for? Your house is like, a block away. We could have walked."
the_fenharel's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked this! It was cute and I liked the two characters together.
Why it lost a star - because it stuck too closely to the he-male trope. "Argh I'm so tough and women are beneath me" kind of thing. When I read 'woman' or 'female' being used as an insult towards a man, I tune off.
Why it lost a star - because it stuck too closely to the he-male trope. "Argh I'm so tough and women are beneath me" kind of thing. When I read 'woman' or 'female' being used as an insult towards a man, I tune off.
blue_mountain_sky's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
marilanoire's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
medium-paced
4.0
I really enjoyed this story and I liked the characters.