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4.2 AVERAGE
4.2 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3.5 stars. The second half saved this book for me : the transition to Catalina was a bit hard at first, I have to admit. I do like her, but
Re-Read: 22 March 2024
Still slaps. If you haven't read this series and are scared of the covers ignore them and read it anyway. You're welcome.
First Read: 17 February 2022
Still slaps. If you haven't read this series and are scared of the covers ignore them and read it anyway. You're welcome.
First Read: 17 February 2022
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Still page-turning excitement while managing to have a different feel than the first three so you never doubt it is Catalina's story now, not Nevada's.
Another good book in the series. This one focuses on the younger sister Catalina. It casually mentioned all this drama that happened to Rogan and Nevada after they married that seemed to all occur off screen which is too bad. Seems like we could of had a novella containing those details. But an interesting story though once again the love between the two main characters seemed to move at super sonic speeds with them declaring their love for each other after only a few days. But it's still a good story over all.
It's so hard to rate books in series especially when I binge them all simultaneously. I love Catalina's character and relate a lot to her.
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Re-read Time Before Emerald Blaze Comes Out.
Gah...it didn't last long enough. I just breezed through this so quickly again. Loved it!!!
Nevada and Rogan have their new beginning and this book is all Catalina.
I think you need to know that going in. Sure, you get cameo situations from the Dragon and his new wife but they are so far removed from the main focus of this book you shouldn’t read it for that or you will be disappointed.
What you do get:
With all of that there should be something for you and hopefully you won’t miss the Dragon and his new wife that much.
The end of the three-year grace period is coming to an end and House Baylor has had some time to make some contacts and get a little established, but it is a trying time as their immunity is about to expire. On top of that there is a case that falls into Catalina’s lap that everyone tells her not to take, so of course that is the case she is going to take.
This is a wild ride full of surprises. Catalina has been under the tutelage of none other than Mrs. Rogan and she has learned a lot. She might still be the shy girl at heart but she is coming out of her shell and this new case is going to push her to her limits.
The biggest surprise for me is Alessandro. I expected the charming pretty boy and not much more, but the boy has secrets, talents and a vendetta. Add all that in with some very cool powers and I loved what happened when he and Catalina teamed up to take down the bad guys in this.
Linus Duncan, man of mystery has a soft spot for the Baylors. If you’ve read the rest of the series you’ve probably guessed why. I was really surprised to see him play a role in this book and even more surprised by what that role was. Alessandro isn’t afraid to go up against some powerful men in his not courtship of Catalina, even when they act like a grandfather to her.
This is classic Ilona Andrews with humor and danger and that slow burn romance happening. I devoured this book and can’t wait to listen to the audio when it comes out. While I was sad not to see more of Rogan and Nevada I think Catalina and crew carried this book well and I loved the set up for some future books in the series with Catalina at the helm.
Initial ARC Review
I'm not going to say what I had to do to get a copy of this early. It might have involved the sacrifice of a Barbie involving four toenail clippings, herbs, a secret, a promise and copious amounts of bourbon...don't ask.
But, I got it and the Author Lords who shall be named IA have done it again and written something absolutely wonderful that I will read again and again and again.
Re-read Time Before Emerald Blaze Comes Out.
Gah...it didn't last long enough. I just breezed through this so quickly again. Loved it!!!
❤ ❤ ❤ I LOVED THIS!!! ❤ ❤ ❤
Nevada and Rogan have their new beginning and this book is all Catalina.
I think you need to know that going in. Sure, you get cameo situations from the Dragon and his new wife but they are so far removed from the main focus of this book you shouldn’t read it for that or you will be disappointed.
What you do get:
• 21-year-old Catalina who has grown into her siren powers since we first met her.
• The rest of the Baylor family including crazy grandma Frida, semi-scary Arabella and super funny Leon along with sniper mom and Bern
• BUG! He is hilarious and a bored Bug is a nosey bug.
• Alessandro, he is not who you think he is.
• Linus Duncan and all his power, um WOW.
• Augustine *swoony sigh*
• Crazy crew of deadly assassins
• And much, much more
With all of that there should be something for you and hopefully you won’t miss the Dragon and his new wife that much.
The end of the three-year grace period is coming to an end and House Baylor has had some time to make some contacts and get a little established, but it is a trying time as their immunity is about to expire. On top of that there is a case that falls into Catalina’s lap that everyone tells her not to take, so of course that is the case she is going to take.
This is a wild ride full of surprises. Catalina has been under the tutelage of none other than Mrs. Rogan and she has learned a lot. She might still be the shy girl at heart but she is coming out of her shell and this new case is going to push her to her limits.
The biggest surprise for me is Alessandro. I expected the charming pretty boy and not much more, but the boy has secrets, talents and a vendetta. Add all that in with some very cool powers and I loved what happened when he and Catalina teamed up to take down the bad guys in this.
Linus Duncan, man of mystery has a soft spot for the Baylors. If you’ve read the rest of the series you’ve probably guessed why. I was really surprised to see him play a role in this book and even more surprised by what that role was. Alessandro isn’t afraid to go up against some powerful men in his not courtship of Catalina, even when they act like a grandfather to her.
This is classic Ilona Andrews with humor and danger and that slow burn romance happening. I devoured this book and can’t wait to listen to the audio when it comes out. While I was sad not to see more of Rogan and Nevada I think Catalina and crew carried this book well and I loved the set up for some future books in the series with Catalina at the helm.
Initial ARC Review
I'm not going to say what I had to do to get a copy of this early. It might have involved the sacrifice of a Barbie involving four toenail clippings, herbs, a secret, a promise and copious amounts of bourbon...don't ask.
But, I got it and the Author Lords who shall be named IA have done it again and written something absolutely wonderful that I will read again and again and again.
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
