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3.75 AVERAGE
3.75 AVERAGE
liked but didn’t love
I will say that this book did keep me wanting more! I didn’t hate it I just wanted more from it. The spice was definitely there and I really liked how it was handled also.
I will say that this book did keep me wanting more! I didn’t hate it I just wanted more from it. The spice was definitely there and I really liked how it was handled also.
adventurous
emotional
sad
tense
medium-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:
No
First of all, I have to say a huge thank you to Erica for getting me hooked on Shannon's books, because so far, not one has been a disappointment. Shannon's world building is impeccable. No matter which of her series I am reading, I know I can jump right in and fall in love with the world and the characters. I have always gravitated towards vampire and fae lore, so this series was right up my alley. When I got the ARC for book one, I fell in love instantly. Book two only made me love the world that much more. The way she has taken the lore of all these different creature and made it her own so seamlessly is just incredible. If you haven't started this series yet, jump in immediately. You won't regret it!
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This is the second entry in the Alpha Territories series and I really enjoyed the first book. This second one however, not so much. I felt almost lost in the sauce. There was the main story of the evil brother who killed the dad, then finding Jordan for Sienna, a classist love story between a Prince and a maid and finally we get whatever the heck Sienna is. The fact that no one has said what she is yet, but everyone just knows she's other was kinda annoying. Then the fact that she has this complex where she thinks that she knows what's best for everyone. I understand that Jordan might have a disability but this man says that he wants to stay and loves it there and she just won't accept that. She can't even see beyond her own prejudice against the other creatures despite it being proven time and again that she too is other. It made me want to scream and shake her. Then Bee... being a jelly belly was just not it. You can't claim to be a bestie and be that jealous. The story at the beginning was slightly confusing as well. I guess it was a fake out explanation.... which I guess. Dom was one of the least annoying characters in the story. I appreciated him for everything that he did and felt betrayed like he did. I also thought Scarlett was a traitor from the hit she delivered so I want surprised by that reveal.
The spice was OK. I was glad they consult got together but that's about it. I'd give it a 3 out of 5. Overall, this book was a little disappointing. I had more hopes for it based on how good the first book was. I want to find out what Sienna is exactly but with how things are looking at the end of this book...idk. I'm on the fence about continuing this series. I might wait for a bit to read the next book. It was an ok continuation. I'd preface any recommendation of this series with that. Fantasy and shifter lovers should like it if anything.
I have been provided with a review copy of Hunted By Fate from the author and I am voluntarily leaving an impartial review. Hunted By Fate is the second book in The Alpha Territories series and I just loved getting to reenter this world. This story picks up immediately were Taken by Fate the first book in the series left off and you are just immediately back in the action. The continuation of this series was just really well done and you just fell in love with all the characters. I loved getting to meet all the new characters and it makes me really interested to see if any of them get their own story. I would highly recommend this to anyone.
I technically didn’t finish this. I got 80% through then skimmed another 10% and I just don’t care for where the story is going. If the world building was better maybe I’d care, but I’m not digging this chosen one/fate thing.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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
better than book 1. less confusing and plot holes. still gives cw show vibes. but i guess we still here.