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bunrab's review against another edition
4.0
Really a 3.5. 4 for the fact that most of these are good stories, 3 for the fact that most of them have already been published elsewhere, so if you've already read the assorted slender novellas that have been published as hardcover books with illustrations, over the past couple years, then you've already read half this book. The last two stories were new to me, and I enjoyed them. A note, though, that if you have not been reading the series, these stories individually won't make much sense. you need the background.
tessisreading2's review against another edition
3.0
I actually liked Jaime a lot in this short story. There was definitely a bit of “Wrapping up Loose Ends” syndrome going on but she was much more fun when she wasn’t gushing over Jeremy like a thirteen-year-old girl and displaying a general level of competence. And hurray for having romantic relationships that end in a decision not to have kids. The story with Logan and Kate was essentially cute fluff - tolerable but not really my thing. The one with Paige and Lucas dealt with an issue you rarely see come up in romance novels, fantasy novels, or - well - novels: . I was glad to see the subject matter but the story itself just felt awkward, since it’s essentially the entirety of the plot (well, that and ) and I didn’t love the resolution, because whenever this plot line is brought up this is the resolution an author picks.
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a couple who have decided not to have children (already rare) coping with an unwanted pregnancySpoiler
who sabotaged Paige’s birth controlvikingwolf's review against another edition
4.0
I have already reviewed Brazen and Chaotic, two excellent stories in the Otherworld series and looked at The Puppy Plan previously. I'm going to concentrate on the others in this review.
Amityville Horrible: (Jaime and Jeremy)
Jaime is railroaded into doing another like TV Ghost House Special by her slimy agent Mike, who seems determined to arrange things in ways that she objects to. The event is at a fake Amityville House and spooky things start to happen, making it look like Jaime has made contact with the actual ghosts in the story.
I like Jaime and Jeremy as a couple and like seeing him in the role of devoted boyfriend. Jaime shows how smart she is when dealing with the crisis that begins to cause panic among the volunteers. It was a good story even if it is similar to other stories we've had about Jaime. (3.5/5)
Sorry seems to be the hardest word: (Zoe and Cassandra)
Cassandra has been sent to recruit Zoe to take a place on the Council but Zoe refuses until Cassandra apologizes for ruining a relationship Zoe had years back. When the apology does not come, Zoe decides to set Cassandra up to be 'attacked' so Zoe can save her but is a plan like that going to work with Cassandra?
I never understood why we got three whole books about whiny Savannah and no book based on Cassandra or Zoe, or both working together. Zoe is so much more interesting! How many stories do you get about gay vampires? And Zoe is also funny, and I enjoy her interactions in that cool bar. She is wasted in just short stories. As is Cassandra with her rude snark. I liked this one and wished it was a bit longer. (3.5/5)
Off Duty Angel: (Eve and Kristof)
Eve is getting a bit of time off but a court case means Kristof is too busy to spend time with her and she is bored. Kristof asks her to follow someone for him and before Eve knows it, boredom is no longer going to be an issue.
This one was a decent read with Eve managing to get herself into trouble again and dragging her friend Trsiel into it. (3/5)
Baby Boom: (Paige and Lucas)
With Savannah being pregnant, and Carlos expecting his first son soon, Benicio tries to get Paige and Lucas to change their mind about becoming parents, fearing the board will now favour Carlos being the chosen heir. But the meddling Cabal are about to take meddling to a whole new level and Lucas is forced to decide on his future.
This was a good story. I can't quite believe that Savannah is going to be a mother when she is so immature. She is my least favourite of all the women in the series. However the focus is more on Paige and Lucas as the Cabal are trying to meddle in things that Lucas feels are private. I liked the story twists and I was satisfied with the end of their story. (4/5)
I can't believe The Otherworld is at an end! I hoped for more of these anthologies so I could get some of the stories I haven't read yet but I guess I'll need to try and hunt them down.
Amityville Horrible: (Jaime and Jeremy)
Jaime is railroaded into doing another like TV Ghost House Special by her slimy agent Mike, who seems determined to arrange things in ways that she objects to. The event is at a fake Amityville House and spooky things start to happen, making it look like Jaime has made contact with the actual ghosts in the story.
I like Jaime and Jeremy as a couple and like seeing him in the role of devoted boyfriend. Jaime shows how smart she is when dealing with the crisis that begins to cause panic among the volunteers. It was a good story even if it is similar to other stories we've had about Jaime. (3.5/5)
Sorry seems to be the hardest word: (Zoe and Cassandra)
Cassandra has been sent to recruit Zoe to take a place on the Council but Zoe refuses until Cassandra apologizes for ruining a relationship Zoe had years back. When the apology does not come, Zoe decides to set Cassandra up to be 'attacked' so Zoe can save her but is a plan like that going to work with Cassandra?
I never understood why we got three whole books about whiny Savannah and no book based on Cassandra or Zoe, or both working together. Zoe is so much more interesting! How many stories do you get about gay vampires? And Zoe is also funny, and I enjoy her interactions in that cool bar. She is wasted in just short stories. As is Cassandra with her rude snark. I liked this one and wished it was a bit longer. (3.5/5)
Off Duty Angel: (Eve and Kristof)
Eve is getting a bit of time off but a court case means Kristof is too busy to spend time with her and she is bored. Kristof asks her to follow someone for him and before Eve knows it, boredom is no longer going to be an issue.
This one was a decent read with Eve managing to get herself into trouble again and dragging her friend Trsiel into it. (3/5)
Baby Boom: (Paige and Lucas)
With Savannah being pregnant, and Carlos expecting his first son soon, Benicio tries to get Paige and Lucas to change their mind about becoming parents, fearing the board will now favour Carlos being the chosen heir. But the meddling Cabal are about to take meddling to a whole new level and Lucas is forced to decide on his future.
This was a good story. I can't quite believe that Savannah is going to be a mother when she is so immature. She is my least favourite of all the women in the series. However the focus is more on Paige and Lucas as the Cabal are trying to meddle in things that Lucas feels are private. I liked the story twists and I was satisfied with the end of their story. (4/5)
I can't believe The Otherworld is at an end! I hoped for more of these anthologies so I could get some of the stories I haven't read yet but I guess I'll need to try and hunt them down.
charlottenw1's review against another edition
4.0
I loved the romance in this book and the fantasy element to this book. It was well written and really kept my attention through the whole book. The adventure really kept me intrigued through the whole book and leads nicely onto the next book in the series.
smitchy's review against another edition
4.0
Great collection of stories from one of my favourite authors
novahkiin's review against another edition
2.0
Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word - 3 stars
Off-Duty Angel - 2 stars
The Puppy Plan - 4 stars
Baby Boom - 1 star
Off-Duty Angel - 2 stars
The Puppy Plan - 4 stars
Baby Boom - 1 star
hgranger's review against another edition
3.0
None of these short stories were fabulous, a couple were ok. It was nice to see what happens to some of the characters from the otherworld series; the twins were cute, Elena and Clay were still awesome, Eve and Kristoff were sweet together. Nick's story was ok, mostly because of his relationship with the younger wolves, though I could have done without his exploits. I was most disappointed by Paige and Lucas; I liked them as a couple when they first got together, but their relationship seemed flat and forced as the books progressed, including this story too.
readingrenbo's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
whatcha_listening_to's review against another edition
5.0
Brazen – I think this might have been the one I was looking forward to most. Nick is a favorite character of mine and this gaves us a little glimpse as to a possible HEA for him. :) Also, we find out Malcolm is even more of a dick than we already knew.
Chaotic – How Hope and Karl meet, it’s interesting but not my favorite. This made me like Karl more though.
Amityville Horrible – Jamie and Jeremy again <3 We think one thing and something else happens it was entertaining.
Sorry seems to be the Hardest Word- Hmm to be honest not really sure what the point was, Cass handing the reins to Zoe? I don’t know frankly not one I care to go back to.
Off-Duty Angel – More Eve and Kristof, I am just over these two if I am being honest.
The Puppy Plan – This was cute Logan and Kate and the best Christmas gift they could give each other. We also learn more about Logan and how he thinks I really enjoyed this one.
Baby Boom – Not much to say that won’t give this away, just read it.
Chaotic – How Hope and Karl meet, it’s interesting but not my favorite. This made me like Karl more though.
Amityville Horrible – Jamie and Jeremy again <3 We think one thing and something else happens it was entertaining.
Sorry seems to be the Hardest Word- Hmm to be honest not really sure what the point was, Cass handing the reins to Zoe? I don’t know frankly not one I care to go back to.
Off-Duty Angel – More Eve and Kristof, I am just over these two if I am being honest.
The Puppy Plan – This was cute Logan and Kate and the best Christmas gift they could give each other. We also learn more about Logan and how he thinks I really enjoyed this one.
Baby Boom – Not much to say that won’t give this away, just read it.
raforall's review against another edition
3.0
Full review here: http://raforall.blogspot.com/2016/11/what-im-reading-behind-her-eyes-and.html