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kensuds's review
adventurous
emotional
slow-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? It's complicated
3.5
All in all fun; I'll come back with more complete thoughts later
rychelereads's review against another edition
2.0
started off cozy vibes, mainly smut
Mainly smut, second chance, small town romance, wolf-shifter and paranormal romance, mates, cozy vibes, mega rich x humble living, HEA obvious, Maori author and Maori MFC which is cool
Based on the story intro i didn’t expect the sex to start so soon. The attraction between characters is clear but it quickly gets silly when even in the most tense situations they’re both just thinking about the other person naked. Oh it’s mainly sex, I see. It’s kinda lol at this point but it’s like their strongest emotions can only be expressed in sex. This is a smut book with paranormal elements and very mild second chance angst, very mild.
The book remains light hearted throughout. For example, when Ellie and Lacey reunite, it happens off page, despite it being a point of tension for her character leading up to the moment. The story glosses over most bits in favor of any “intense” scenes to occur solely between Ellie and Van and mostly as a lead up to sex.
We wade through a lot of unclimactic lead up to the conflict, and quite a lot of sex too. It is a little disappointing that the expected conflict is the actual conflict and there’s no real twist when it was discussed throughout the book as a “mystery.” Ngl the mate bonding was kinda stupid and I have no clue how we got there or why in the moment.
So the conflict didn’t even happen. Maybe this is supposed to be more of a cozy read? But the stress and anxiety the characters have of the conflict really contradict that. So it’s mainly a smut.
Mainly smut, second chance, small town romance, wolf-shifter and paranormal romance, mates, cozy vibes, mega rich x humble living, HEA obvious, Maori author and Maori MFC which is cool
Based on the story intro i didn’t expect the sex to start so soon. The attraction between characters is clear but it quickly gets silly when even in the most tense situations they’re both just thinking about the other person naked. Oh it’s mainly sex, I see. It’s kinda lol at this point but it’s like their strongest emotions can only be expressed in sex. This is a smut book with paranormal elements and very mild second chance angst, very mild.
The book remains light hearted throughout. For example, when Ellie and Lacey reunite, it happens off page, despite it being a point of tension for her character leading up to the moment. The story glosses over most bits in favor of any “intense” scenes to occur solely between Ellie and Van and mostly as a lead up to sex.
We wade through a lot of unclimactic lead up to the conflict, and quite a lot of sex too. It is a little disappointing that the expected conflict is the actual conflict and there’s no real twist when it was discussed throughout the book as a “mystery.” Ngl the mate bonding was kinda stupid and I have no clue how we got there or why in the moment.
So the conflict didn’t even happen. Maybe this is supposed to be more of a cozy read? But the stress and anxiety the characters have of the conflict really contradict that. So it’s mainly a smut.
alyssarrw's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
This was an enjoyable read. I loved the plot around the unravelling and the lore created that was tied to New Zealand culture. My biggest complaint was that Ellie forgave Van way too quickly. I love fated mates but Van did Ellie so dirty, I needed to see some groveling. Since Ellie forgave Van so quickly I feel like we didn’t see that much grown and I would’ve like to see their relationship blossom in that way. I also felt the plot surrounding the fae trying to snatch Ellie was glossed over, the solution felt so mild compared to the problem, which was made out to be a big scary thing.
rdawnd's review
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
patchworkofyellowbricks's review
adventurous
emotional
tense
slow-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? No
4.0
crispycritter's review
DNF at page 300 because the romantic conflict was solved ages ago, the “danger” the FMC was in is immediately mitigated, and now all they’ve been doing for 200 pages is boning. It’s just info dumps and knotting and I’m not sure where we’re gonna go in the last 40% of the book so I will respectfully see myself out.
bestieandthebookish's review against another edition
4.0
This book hit me in the feels in so many ways. I laughed, I cried, and I was absolutely fanning myself.
Definitely recommend if you like ultra spicy shifter romance with a cozy & heart-warming plot.
Definitely recommend if you like ultra spicy shifter romance with a cozy & heart-warming plot.
kwalla15's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
gadering's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0