Take a photo of a barcode or cover
3.67 AVERAGE
3.67 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
challenging
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
rating: 3 ⭐️
while i enjoyed myself, i was hoping for mooooore. idk what type of more exactly but just more. it didn't hit all the right spots for me, but it doesn't mean the book is bad in any way!
the love story was super sweet, the development made sense, although a bit fast, was nice to follow along. i like the introduction of the side characters, we know just enough to understand their personality and how they'll go on as the series continues.
i was hoping for more spicy spice tho, can't lie was a bit disappointed with the quantity and the kinkity of the spice
will i read more of this series? probablyyyyy
while i enjoyed myself, i was hoping for mooooore. idk what type of more exactly but just more. it didn't hit all the right spots for me, but it doesn't mean the book is bad in any way!
the love story was super sweet, the development made sense, although a bit fast, was nice to follow along. i like the introduction of the side characters, we know just enough to understand their personality and how they'll go on as the series continues.
i was hoping for more spicy spice tho, can't lie was a bit disappointed with the quantity and the kinkity of the spice
will i read more of this series? probablyyyyy
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-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
Love knows no bounds. Tiffany Roberts explores how love can help one transcend beyond prejudice, even if its forbidden love.
THE BLURB
Ever since a childhood sailing accident, Macy has clung to the safety of land. Until one fateful day that she goes sailing. Her worst nightmares imagined; their boat capsizes and she’s swept out to sea.
Jax is a kraken, known for his unusual wandering nature, driven by a need to journey far and wide. He saves Macy from drowning, intrigued by the human and all that she represents. But krakens and humans have a complicated and violent history. If the humans discover his species, will both races be doom to return to war?
He can’t risk her returning to her town, nor does he want to let her go. They know that everything can only end in disaster, surely. Can they give up their old lives, families and friends, to embrace a new way of life?
TONE OF THE BOOK
Treasure of the Abyss has been written in what I call a neutral tone. It’s not lighthearted, like Ruby Dixon’s novels, however it’s also not a solid drama like one would expect with something like Game of Thrones. There is some tension between characters and groups, however it’s used as a plot point more than an overwhelming constant.
SENSITIVE TOPICS
Treasure of The Abyss is an 18+ book; there are graphical sex scenes that aren’t suitable for younger audiences.
SERIES SYNOPSIS
This is the first book in The Kraken series, with 7 books in the series currently. Each book in the series focuses on a different couple, and in itself is a standalone (though best read as a series for full world building). This book is a standalone, with a happy ever after ending.
At 366 pages long, this book is a standard length for romance novels; a satisfying read that’s the perfect length for some wonderful character development without dragging on.
OTHER THOUGHTS
Unlike many sci-fi romance novels that focus on “alien” species, the Kraken have rather unique anatomy; the upper body is humanoid, whereas the lower body is almost exclusively octopus. The Kraken reside almost permanently in the water, though can move around dry land. Because of the difference in anatomy, this novel had a refreshing take upon how couples interacted (both in daily life and the biblical sense). This aspect of the novel had mixed reactions from the audience; whilst some people found it “more normal” than they expected, others couldn’t get past the tentacles.
FINAL WORD
I enjoyed reading Treasure of the Abyss. Tiffany Roberts creates a believable and dynamic world, both on land and underwater. The difference in anatomy was unique, and seems to be a love/hate aspect for some readers.
What a delightful read. I went into this one a little skeptical and I am glad I read this.
What I really enjoyed about this book is that the differences between the human h and the non human H were really obvious but the author explained in a believable way on how they were able to mate.
This is a unique paranormal story that is very interesting.
What I really enjoyed about this book is that the differences between the human h and the non human H were really obvious but the author explained in a believable way on how they were able to mate.
This is a unique paranormal story that is very interesting.
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
This is a well-written romance between an octopoid creature and a human woman. I'm glad I read it, but it wasn't a book that I found to be a page turner or so riveting that I couldn't put it down. The author's Infinite City series was a lot more exciting to me.
I think I just didn't connect to the main characters very well. Jax's personality didn't do it for me. I didn't like how often he would just leave her alone. Also Macy made some decisions that frustrated me. She's a 25 year old woman, which I'm glad she wasn't younger than that. I still found it hard to believe she did suspectthat she was pregnant at any point during her "sickness."
The characters that I did like were Arkon, and eventually even Dracchus. I am excited to read books about them.
I think I just didn't connect to the main characters very well. Jax's personality didn't do it for me. I didn't like how often he would just leave her alone. Also Macy made some decisions that frustrated me. She's a 25 year old woman, which I'm glad she wasn't younger than that. I still found it hard to believe she did suspect
The characters that I did like were Arkon, and eventually even Dracchus. I am excited to read books about them.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence
Moderate: Blood
Minor: Child death, Death
Heroine's sister drowned as a child.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
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
Raramente extraña la relación, pero sí ya estamos en el pleno 2019 de historias con aliens, ésta se vuelve fresca ante mi escrutinio. Debo decir que Jax, el personaje masculino, solo es un producto fabricado por unas ideologías remotas de sus antepasados y cuando surge su verdadero cambio, no hace más que luchar por superar mis expectativas ante sus acciones. En concreto, una escena bastó para darme cuenta que no es el personaje usual que no razona con la cabeza, sino que su cautela lo convierte en un blanco fácil ante los efectos de nuestra querida Macy.
Excelente lectura para pasar el rato y mostrar que detrás de tantas tramas acartonadas, puede prevalecer el amor como fuerza de resistencia y no traición; que la imposibilidad es probable y la voluntad es grande. En efecto.
Excelente lectura para pasar el rato y mostrar que detrás de tantas tramas acartonadas, puede prevalecer el amor como fuerza de resistencia y no traición; que la imposibilidad es probable y la voluntad es grande. En efecto.
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No