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3.82 AVERAGE
3.82 AVERAGE
This was so...
I'm a little speechless right now...this book was amazing! I loved the story and all of the characters but that ending shattered my heart along with Natalie's. If anyone deserves an HEA it's definitely Natalie. She is selfless to the extreme and her morally grey men are exactly what she needs for balance.
I'm a little speechless right now...this book was amazing! I loved the story and all of the characters but that ending shattered my heart along with Natalie's. If anyone deserves an HEA it's definitely Natalie. She is selfless to the extreme and her morally grey men are exactly what she needs for balance.
Not just books, but each series need’s to be read in order.
This is hard to rate, as so much was obviously from previous series.
Friendships, fights, complete stories…Emotional connections, bonds, histories…there were numerous conversations from the middle on, implying past stories and circumstances I just didn’t know or understand.
These series clearly have a specific reading order, with this being last.
It’s quite possible that this would rate higher, if read in the correct sequence, with the knowledge, history, and the emotional connections readers create when reading a series.
As it is, I very much liked the FMC, except for the end. At which point she changed character, and had moments of weak, spiteful, bitch, and hypocritical narcissism.
The story waffled more than it needed, and was needlessly repetitive at times.
You could easily cut a third from this, and not effect the plot or story as a whole at all.
There was more past references made, and histories referred to, then current story created, from the middle onwards. Made it hard to connect to it from that point, hard to focus and lose yourself in.
That said, it was really well written, I just wish I understood more, and cared more for the multitude of characters included.
The authors were obviously trying to insert those beloved from the previous books, connecting them here to the continuing overall plot.
However, without that history, it’s just a LOT of names, conversations, and comments, that just waffle and confuse.
At a latter time, I may try to read these in the correct order…
Not sure. There is a lot I like about these books, but also a lot I don’t…
This is hard to rate, as so much was obviously from previous series.
Friendships, fights, complete stories…Emotional connections, bonds, histories…there were numerous conversations from the middle on, implying past stories and circumstances I just didn’t know or understand.
These series clearly have a specific reading order, with this being last.
It’s quite possible that this would rate higher, if read in the correct sequence, with the knowledge, history, and the emotional connections readers create when reading a series.
As it is, I very much liked the FMC, except for the end. At which point she changed character, and had moments of weak, spiteful, bitch, and hypocritical narcissism.
The story waffled more than it needed, and was needlessly repetitive at times.
You could easily cut a third from this, and not effect the plot or story as a whole at all.
There was more past references made, and histories referred to, then current story created, from the middle onwards. Made it hard to connect to it from that point, hard to focus and lose yourself in.
That said, it was really well written, I just wish I understood more, and cared more for the multitude of characters included.
The authors were obviously trying to insert those beloved from the previous books, connecting them here to the continuing overall plot.
However, without that history, it’s just a LOT of names, conversations, and comments, that just waffle and confuse.
At a latter time, I may try to read these in the correct order…
Not sure. There is a lot I like about these books, but also a lot I don’t…
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
I couldn't stop reading, and even though the ending left me hanging, it did its job of making me want the next book. I'm totally diving into the next one – gotta know what happens!
Worldbuilding:
Back to the familiar world of New Chicago we goooooooooo! :D
Piper and Ronan have had their arc, and now it's time for Nat to get hers.
Scenes and environments were well detailed, perfect for getting sucked into the story :)
Character development:
Right off the bat, it needs to be said that this series will be a reverse harem and this first book sets the stage nicely for that.
Lucifer is haunting Nat, her old fiancé, Marcel, is not letting go, and she meets August, an incubus, who sees her for who she is.
Alas, it wouldn't be a series if there weren't some (major) twists and turns and momentous difficulties to overcome.
The characters all feel like you could just bump into them when you go out in town (don't we all wish that were the case, lol). They have their own agendas, hopes and fears, and they're just so real :)
Pacing and flow:
The book starts slow and steady, and before you know it, you're on the rollercoaster that is Nat's life. Great balance between action and all the conversation!
The book:
The book was well written, and there was some sexual content (if that is important to you). The book has 498 pages, spread over 35 chapters and is told from multiple points of view (though mainly Nat's).
Be warned that this instalment ends on a cliffhanger.
Final thoughts:
I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy of this book, and all in all, a very good start to a new series! I loved the previous series, and it's awesome seeing them all return and gather around for another go.
I have to say, though, the book feels 'heavy' I mean, it's, of course, not all gloom and doom, but yeah, you'll get it when you read it!
Back to the familiar world of New Chicago we goooooooooo! :D
Piper and Ronan have had their arc, and now it's time for Nat to get hers.
Scenes and environments were well detailed, perfect for getting sucked into the story :)
Character development:
Right off the bat, it needs to be said that this series will be a reverse harem and this first book sets the stage nicely for that.
Lucifer is haunting Nat, her old fiancé, Marcel, is not letting go, and she meets August, an incubus, who sees her for who she is.
Alas, it wouldn't be a series if there weren't some (major) twists and turns and momentous difficulties to overcome.
The characters all feel like you could just bump into them when you go out in town (don't we all wish that were the case, lol). They have their own agendas, hopes and fears, and they're just so real :)
Pacing and flow:
The book starts slow and steady, and before you know it, you're on the rollercoaster that is Nat's life. Great balance between action and all the conversation!
The book:
The book was well written, and there was some sexual content (if that is important to you). The book has 498 pages, spread over 35 chapters and is told from multiple points of view (though mainly Nat's).
Be warned that this instalment ends on a cliffhanger.
Final thoughts:
I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy of this book, and all in all, a very good start to a new series! I loved the previous series, and it's awesome seeing them all return and gather around for another go.
I have to say, though, the book feels 'heavy' I mean, it's, of course, not all gloom and doom, but yeah, you'll get it when you read it!
Ahh these 2 authors had me hooked right from the start. Highly recommended story
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Gore, Blood, Murder
The kink was *chefs kiss*. Crawling, spanking, rough, D/s
Wow. Just wow. I expected to like this book as paranormal why choose romance is like my bread and butter, but this book turned out to be so much more.
The allure of the romance captured me but it’s the longing and suspense laced throughout that really sold it for me.
Nathalie is a witch who grew up in a abusive family dynamic. After a run in with her crazy family she is left with Lucifer as her familiar. But after her estranged twin sister goes missing, more and more of her life is slipping through her control.
Marcel, her ex, her first love and comes to her for help in search for her sister. But he brings back so much more, the pain of the past and even more so, the fear of the future. Lucifer, bides his time tethered to Nathalie but something is growing there, something Nathalie isn’t ready to face. But Lucifer really does make it hard, with all the angsty banter and filthy implications.
And then the wild card, August and incubus with a dark past. What starts out as a transactional relationship becomes so much more and it does so way faster than they ever thought. But as such does with Nathalie, it’s comes with its own darkness and struggles. But GOD DAMN does he make it hard with his sex appeal, this man holds nothing back and it’s delicious
The allure of the romance captured me but it’s the longing and suspense laced throughout that really sold it for me.
Nathalie is a witch who grew up in a abusive family dynamic. After a run in with her crazy family she is left with Lucifer as her familiar. But after her estranged twin sister goes missing, more and more of her life is slipping through her control.
Marcel, her ex, her first love and comes to her for help in search for her sister. But he brings back so much more, the pain of the past and even more so, the fear of the future. Lucifer, bides his time tethered to Nathalie but something is growing there, something Nathalie isn’t ready to face. But Lucifer really does make it hard, with all the angsty banter and filthy implications.
And then the wild card, August and incubus with a dark past. What starts out as a transactional relationship becomes so much more and it does so way faster than they ever thought. But as such does with Nathalie, it’s comes with its own darkness and struggles. But GOD DAMN does he make it hard with his sex appeal, this man holds nothing back and it’s delicious
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was seriously high in interpersonal drama, to the point that it felt like I was reading the paranormal equivalent of a soap opera. Which was fine because I was in the mood for that kind of story, but I can definitely see myself being frustrated with the constant relationship drama and extremely slow pacing of any resolution(s) to that drama if I had picked this book up at a different time.
The part of the plot not focused on the relationships was okay, from what little bits of it were sprinkled through story. But aside from the fact that the MC is trying to find her twin sister who is obviously somehow involved in the murders, it felt like the mystery and urban fantasy aspects of the story didn't have enough page time or focus for me to become really invested in finding out what was going on.
My biggest problem with this book is related to August's story/plotline, especially as it relates to the cliffhanger ending of the story.
He hates his mate, has made it clear to everyone—including his mate—that he doesn't want or consent to being mated, and yet the story alludes to the fact that the MC is likely going to force him to fully cement the mate bond with the person he hates, either against his wishes or without his knowledge, in order to save her friend/his mate. Which is not okay.
If that does turn out to be the case, I don't know that I'll continue reading the series, because having the MC force one of the love interests into a relationship against his will—someone who has been honest with the MC about how much he hates his mate and how much he loves the MC—is just totally repulsive to me. It would also be the height of hypocrisy considering what happened between the MC, her twin sister, and ex-fiancé. And I can't enjoy a story if I loathe the MC.
The part of the plot not focused on the relationships was okay, from what little bits of it were sprinkled through story. But aside from the fact that the MC is trying to find her twin sister who is obviously somehow involved in the murders, it felt like the mystery and urban fantasy aspects of the story didn't have enough page time or focus for me to become really invested in finding out what was going on.
My biggest problem with this book is related to August's story/plotline, especially as it relates to the cliffhanger ending of the story.
If that does turn out to be the case, I don't know that I'll continue reading the series, because having the MC force one of the love interests into a relationship against his will—someone who has been honest with the MC about how much he hates his mate and how much he loves the MC—is just totally repulsive to me. It would also be the height of hypocrisy considering what happened between the MC, her twin sister, and ex-fiancé. And I can't enjoy a story if I loathe the MC.