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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
For those of you wondering what the deal is with 'The Embraced' and 'Embraced by Magic' series start with 2 different books: The publishers are different.
Kerrelyn Sparks intended 'The Embraced' series to be 5 books long, one for each of the sisters, but the publishing company she was working with before wanted to end the series as a trilogy. When she got picked back up by Kensington they had the series re-branded.
It's confusing for new reading but I am glad that I have finally laid that mystery to rest.
Now I have finally gone back and read the first book of 'The Embraced' series. I wish I could go back in time and tell myself to wait until I got my hands on this book to begin the series. All of the plot points that are set in this book are spoiled if you read 'How to love your Elf' which is the first book in the 'Embraced by Magic' series. As frustrating as this is I will not count this against Kerrelyn Sparks as it was out of her control.
This was, so far, my favorite book in the entire series. Luciana and Leo's story truly felt like a love story mixed in with adventure. Both of our protagonist had clear motivations in all of their actions and I really enjoyed Luciana's relationship with all of her sisters and Leo's with his friends. Everything felt very natural.
Where I will take points off is once again, and I guess for the first time, we have the innocent girl and experienced man trope. Over and over again we are reminded that Luciana is a virgin. A fact that Leo grossly hangs onto.. The end of the book is also very rushed. We are treated to a wonderful love story only to be bombarded by plot point after plot point at the end.
The Embraced series is junk food for me and I recommend it to anyone who wants to pick up a new fantasy romance.
Kerrelyn Sparks intended 'The Embraced' series to be 5 books long, one for each of the sisters, but the publishing company she was working with before wanted to end the series as a trilogy. When she got picked back up by Kensington they had the series re-branded.
It's confusing for new reading but I am glad that I have finally laid that mystery to rest.
Now I have finally gone back and read the first book of 'The Embraced' series. I wish I could go back in time and tell myself to wait until I got my hands on this book to begin the series. All of the plot points that are set in this book are spoiled if you read 'How to love your Elf' which is the first book in the 'Embraced by Magic' series. As frustrating as this is I will not count this against Kerrelyn Sparks as it was out of her control.
This was, so far, my favorite book in the entire series. Luciana and Leo's story truly felt like a love story mixed in with adventure. Both of our protagonist had clear motivations in all of their actions and I really enjoyed Luciana's relationship with all of her sisters and Leo's with his friends. Everything felt very natural.
Where I will take points off is once again, and I guess for the first time, we have the innocent girl and experienced man trope. Over and over again we are reminded that Luciana is a virgin. A fact that Leo grossly hangs onto.
Spoiler
This is a reminder that virgins do not bleedthis is a long perpetuated myth that I am tired of readingThe Embraced series is junk food for me and I recommend it to anyone who wants to pick up a new fantasy romance.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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
A super start to a new series i really enjoyed this book it was well written with super characters that had great chemistry with each other.This was a fun book i could not put it down and ended up reading it in one go i cant wait for the next book.highly recommended its great
I might go back to my reviewing roots and really tear this apart but.... yikes.
HOW TO TAME A BEAST IN SEVEN DAYS has everything you've come to expect from a Kerrelyn Sparks book. It's got quirky characters, a Scottish-like hero, humor, and a heart-warming romance. As a bonus, Leo is almost Marvel comic-book like in his superhuman powers. And, it's a Beauty and the Beast story with a nice twist. There's even a bit of theology thrown in.
I can't wait for Brody's story, but I don't want to spoil anything here...
I can't wait for Brody's story, but I don't want to spoil anything here...
This was a super fun read! I wasn't sure if I was going to like this at first and the title kinda threw me, but the characters won me over.
I do think Luciana is too nice in going to her father's rescue when she's never met him before and I don't think their plan would have worked completely, but as a character I liked her. Hard-working, nice, optimistic -- she's great! I really liked reading about her. "Beast" also surprised me. Yeah, he is a bit of a macho man *rolls eyes* his whole introduction seems so overdone, but after that I ended up liking him. Boy has some sass in him! "You're bold. I like that." I died over and over.
The chemistry between the two characters is definitely present. Absolutely enjoyed reading about this couple.
So, romance is what made this 4 stars, because the plot I felt was lacking. The whole time it is 'ohhhh gotta go to the King soon' all up until almost the end so, it felt like we were waiting and then everything happened so quickly and nicely. Super HEA here...
Yeah, the ending and how it is wrapped up bothered me, but I like the couple too much to complain.
I do think Luciana is too nice in going to her father's rescue when she's never met him before and I don't think their plan would have worked completely, but as a character I liked her. Hard-working, nice, optimistic -- she's great! I really liked reading about her. "Beast" also surprised me. Yeah, he is a bit of a macho man *rolls eyes* his whole introduction seems so overdone, but after that I ended up liking him. Boy has some sass in him! "You're bold. I like that." I died over and over.
The chemistry between the two characters is definitely present. Absolutely enjoyed reading about this couple.
So, romance is what made this 4 stars, because the plot I felt was lacking. The whole time it is 'ohhhh gotta go to the King soon' all up until almost the end so, it felt like we were waiting and then everything happened so quickly and nicely. Super HEA here...
Yeah, the ending and how it is wrapped up bothered me, but I like the couple too much to complain.
This was cute and fun and I'll definitely read the next one
2.5 Stars
This wasn't terrible but it wasn't wow either. It had it's moments.
After I embrace my review, hug it real tight, I will deliver it to you to be put to death, or something. 😏 ➡ *Review Soon*
January BOTM over at the MacHalos
This wasn't terrible but it wasn't wow either. It had it's moments.
After I embrace my review, hug it real tight, I will deliver it to you to be put to death, or something. 😏 ➡ *Review Soon*
January BOTM over at the MacHalos
adventurous
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No