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ta2dlibrarian's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Def going to read her other books to find out what happens with Evie's sisters.
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Emotional abuse
thecajunbookworm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Death of parent
kfmcf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I loved the magic system and supernaturally world of this one. It was easy to grasp but still felt nice and magical with a little spookiness (which is an added bonus of a NoLa locale). The sisters each having a certain type of magic but not necessarily being the only ones with it was nice. They're special without being unicorns.
FL was good - a little to "oh-so-quirky" at times for my taste but not overtly so. ML was good, too - the Aplha inner monologue was confusing at first (I thought it was another person for a few pages) and maybe a bit too misogynistic at times, but he's supposed to be I guess. The side characters were great and I'm glad each sister gets a standalone (which yes I do plan to read).
I think my main qualm with this one is the climax.
Great Halloween read for romance lovers imo - first one I've enjoyed this much that I've read.
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Alcohol, Misogyny, Blood, and Toxic relationship
dkgreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Violence and Bullying
ems_readin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Sexism and Violence
mx_virg's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Plot: 2/5
Spicy scale: 3/5
I really enjoyed this book! I can't wait to read the rest of the series, even if we're not staying with Evie and Mateo. The rest of the sisters seem fun and interesting, and we got a glimpse in who their love interests are for some of them, I'm intrigued.
I don't know how they'll top Mateo and Alpha's duo though. I loved Alpha's voice. Best part of the book for me. He sounded like Venom in my head (and imagining Tom Hardy as Mateo wasn't a hardship at all), which made their dialogues even better. And Mateo was a total sweetheart, I swooned several times over him. And he's a metal worker, which was a nice (and hot) touch.
I started out not really liking Evie (I can't with people for who liking Star Wars and Marvel is their whole personality), but she quickly grew on me. She's funny, easy-going and loyal. I also loved her relationship with her sisters. I was sure there would be secrets and hiding (because of the no-werewolves rule), but no, everyone is respectful and supportive, they clearly love each other and want what's best for everyone. Minimal angst, which was very nice.
The romance too is very light on angst, zero even. Lots of pining though, which was fun to read. I love the build up of the romance here, no insta-love (it's no slow burn though, medium-burn I guess ?). Mateo and Evie are a really good match, and are so adorable together, I enjoyed all their scenes.
The plot of Mateo's shifting issues was the only kinda negative thing here. I liked the mystery that was build up throughout the book, but the resolution to this came from nowhere, it didn't work for me. But since 90% of the story is about the characters and their relationships, I don't mind that much.
Some of my favorite
"Look! He's standing. He's coming to challenge us. Good. Prepare for combat."
"Poor sweet thing. She wants us. They can't help it, brother. We've got animal magnetism."
"Only we can give her the shivers."
"Kill. Him. Find him and tear him limb from limb."
"Overkill."
"That's the stupidest word in the English language."
And a last one from Evie, which summarizes the romance quite well:
A big, bad werewolf just blew me a kiss. That was the sexiest and cutest thing I'd ever seen.
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Alcohol, Cursing, and Murder
daisycantread24's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Sexual content
whichdirection's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Violence and Blood
ida's review against another edition
3.0
Mateo is a darling but I do think there were some inconsistencies in how he was written in the Mateo POVs and Evie POVs; he felt more reflective and real in his own chapters, in Evie's he became a bit too cliché.
The wolf part, Alpha (I mean, you know what you're getting into with a name like that!), was just a little too much for me. I don't like the 'Daddy' stuff and I would have preferred Mateo to be more present in the major sex scene for sure; it just felt wrong to sideline him in that way.
But all in all a fun and quick read and I'm definitely going to read the rest of the series, this one certainly teases what's in store for some of the other sisters!
Graphic: Sexual content
frantic_vampire's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Violence, Sexual content, Blood, Confinement, Death, and Body horror