Reviews

Awakened Magic by Jen L. Grey

paigemarian's review

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The author definitely finished the trilogy really well. This was much better than the last book there wasn't a moment of monotony! The book was quick moving and action was always right around the corner. I really loved how it ended and would definitely recommend this series to anyone.

This books starts out and Sadie is marked by douche bag Brock. After some investigative work and a fight she escapes the condo Brock and her father was keeping her in. Also escaping her impending mating ceremony. We find out that Nadia the fae that helped Sadie last book is her Aunt, Rook's sister and a royal so Sadie is now protected. Thank goodness because they're in on helping to find and kill Tyler. Sadies little pack takes away Tylers blackmail power by burning all the blueprints of all supernatural homes/packs. Then they go to an absolute war where thanks to the fae they win. On to Tyler, Brock, and Mike. After winning over Tylers pack they fight and again with the help of the King and Princess of the fae are able to kill all three of them. Someone else takes over Tyler's pack and Sadie and Donovan take over Donovan and Axel's parents pack. Happily ever after. Strong female lead. 1/5 spice. 

bookishinsomniac's review

medium-paced

2.0

            I found the Wolf Born Trilogy through Kindle Unlimited. The premise sounded like other paranormal romance books that I’ve read before and enjoyed. A wolf-shifter girl who meets her mate, but he’s human. It kind of swerved quickly off that path, however. I’m judging the trilogy as a whole because I think they have similar pros/cons. 

            Pros: 

·      Quick, easy read 

·      Enjoyable side characters- The group of friends that develop is a fun little bunch that joins together probably a little too quickly, but it’s the best part of the book in my opinion.  

Cons: 

·      Main character- I can’t even remember the girls name because it was said so rarely, but honestly, I just didn’t care. I thought of her as pink haired girl because that was mentioned more than her name. Also, her personality shift from meek girl to alpha of a pack made little to no sense at all. 

·      Escalation- The jump in the story from book one throughout the rest of the trilogy also was a bit confusing. I liked the college mate aspects, but the insta love then the war against her father just wasn’t interesting. 

·      Romance- As in there was zero romance involved here. They hated each other but were attracted to each other. Then all of a sudden, they were in love, the end. 

 

I don’t know that I can totally bash these books because I did finish all three books, however I’m giving the trilogy 2.5/5 stars because the writing wasn’t great and the romance, which is what drew me to this story, was the worst part about it. 

bookish_heidi's review

5.0

So much angst and anxiety in this book! Not knowing what was going to happen was brutal... But that ending made up for all of it! My heart is happy

pagesinkedinshadows's review

5.0

So much happens in this book, tensions are high, decisions have to be made, and bonds will be forged.

This was an amazing story with an epic battle, and edge of your seat twists.
Hoping we get more from this group of shifters.