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cactusmagknit's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
teresajluvs2read's review against another edition
5.0
You've got to love the dragons
The Mate by Abigail Owen is the second book of her Fire Dragon's series. I've read both of them now and this can be read as a standalone or in order. The Boss will give you a snippet of the conversation between Finn and Fallon throughout this book though..
Madeline Thompson has just discovered that she has the sign of the Blue Dragon mate bond and has been summoned to the council to meet a possible mate. But Cole who befriended her during the arson investigation they did together thinks he's her mate even though when she sees Fallon again she's angry he never contacted her again beyond their one meeting. Maddie knows he's the only one who'll complete their mate bond but feels she needs to give Cole a chance as he discovered the mate sign If she chooses wrong it could be death for both Fallon and herself as they know they are true mates. But an angry Cole could cause problems when he finds out who Maddie choses.
Fallon Conleth knows that Maddie could be his mate but because she wasn't a dragon and he couldn't tell her either. But he knows that he must somehow tell Maddie that they are mates and if she chooses the wrong person it will be her death. While they are discovering each other she lets him know that she's been showing signs of becoming a dragon. But its the Blue Dragons throne who will be perhaps changing if the challenge is completed.
The Mate by Abigail Owen is the second book of her Fire Dragon's series. I've read both of them now and this can be read as a standalone or in order. The Boss will give you a snippet of the conversation between Finn and Fallon throughout this book though..
Madeline Thompson has just discovered that she has the sign of the Blue Dragon mate bond and has been summoned to the council to meet a possible mate. But Cole who befriended her during the arson investigation they did together thinks he's her mate even though when she sees Fallon again she's angry he never contacted her again beyond their one meeting. Maddie knows he's the only one who'll complete their mate bond but feels she needs to give Cole a chance as he discovered the mate sign If she chooses wrong it could be death for both Fallon and herself as they know they are true mates. But an angry Cole could cause problems when he finds out who Maddie choses.
Fallon Conleth knows that Maddie could be his mate but because she wasn't a dragon and he couldn't tell her either. But he knows that he must somehow tell Maddie that they are mates and if she chooses the wrong person it will be her death. While they are discovering each other she lets him know that she's been showing signs of becoming a dragon. But its the Blue Dragons throne who will be perhaps changing if the challenge is completed.
charlottenw1's review against another edition
3.0
A lot happens in such a short amount of time but the story gets everything across that it needs to portray and I think its sets a nice foundation for the rest of the series.
Maddie and Fallon have history and I would have loved to have read more of their story before the mating. There's action and chaos with their story and I didn't expect that to happen with it being a novella which I thoroughly enjoyed. I'm dying to read the rest of the series to see what else can happen in this world and gain more of an explanation on the heritage of the different Dragon clans.
Maddie and Fallon have history and I would have loved to have read more of their story before the mating. There's action and chaos with their story and I didn't expect that to happen with it being a novella which I thoroughly enjoyed. I'm dying to read the rest of the series to see what else can happen in this world and gain more of an explanation on the heritage of the different Dragon clans.
booksboozeandcaffeine's review against another edition
4.0
First dragon shifter story ever I think.
It was short, cute, obviously predictable but a nice prologue to the reste of the series, I guess.
I quite like seeing a man beg for a woman, tbh
It was short, cute, obviously predictable but a nice prologue to the reste of the series, I guess.
I quite like seeing a man beg for a woman, tbh
nelsonseye's review against another edition
1.0
I feel bad for the low rating, but I really had trouble engaging with this story. Partly I think it was too complex politically for a novella, and certain points I think would have fit better in a full length novel. Maddie and Fallon needed a more solid backstory or more time for their courtship. But mostly, I really don't like male characters (even if they are the lead or "know" the other person and are "teasing" and would "back off" if told do so) who push or manipulate female characters' boundaries, especially their physical ones. Also the word "feisty" as a descriptor has really started to grate.
iammread's review against another edition
4.0
This was really good. I knew I had book one and it said it can be read without thism this happens at the same time as book one. It is good and I enjoyed the characters I feel like it definitely could have gone into some of it better but overally really enjoyed it didn't want to put it down.
tnance92's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
ethrone's review against another edition
4.0
ok so this was a quick novella that i really really enjoyed????? color me shocked!!!
the writing was fast-paced but well executed in my opinion. i think a lot of novellas really can't grasp my attention or give me everything that i want when i'm reading a story, but this one managed to do so!!! i really cared about the characters almost immediately and i believed that they had experience and history. i was rooting for them to be together too, which is usually the breaking point in romance novellas for me.
i'm actually invested in the plot as well and now that it has been set up for a whole series, i am looking forward to checking out the first official book!!!
the writing was fast-paced but well executed in my opinion. i think a lot of novellas really can't grasp my attention or give me everything that i want when i'm reading a story, but this one managed to do so!!! i really cared about the characters almost immediately and i believed that they had experience and history. i was rooting for them to be together too, which is usually the breaking point in romance novellas for me.
i'm actually invested in the plot as well and now that it has been set up for a whole series, i am looking forward to checking out the first official book!!!
raven168's review against another edition
3.0
It figures that this prequel was free on Amazon the day after I started reading book one. Even so, I don't actually think this should necessarily be read first. In fact, I think it was better that I read it after. I didn't quite like it as much so it would have been hard to say how much I would have wanted to jump into the series. Plus it doesn't actually give us anything extra really to jump up and say "read me first!" I love when books overlap, so it was fun when this one did with The Boss when I knew it would.
While I may not have loved it as much as book one, I did still enjoy this. Especially toward the end when Asher showed up. You gotta feel bad for Maddie a bit (well, any of these dragon mates really) considering she gets ripped from life as she knows it and thrown into a world of dragons where she's told to pick one to mate with. Oh, and if she chooses wrong, she dies. Because no pressure.
Fallon and Maddie already have a past, but one that was cut too short because Fallon thought she was human. When they see each other again, everything comes back to them both stronger than ever. And Fallon is determined to win Maddie back no matter what he has to do, even beg.
A good majority of the book is Fallon trying to woo Maddie, and Maddie trying to figure out what she should do. After all, she showed up there with another dragon that was so sure she was his mate that he almost had her convinced as well. But there's just no denying the connection she feels with Fallon. Even with her decision made, she asks him for time before he bonds them. That might not have been the best idea though when the two of them have to flee in the middle of the night because of a coup going on in Fallon's clan. More so, when they're attacked and either one of them could have died. They get their happy ending though and even a visit from the new king. I get why Fallon accepted the offer, but I really hope that at some point he goes back and rejoins his group.
While I may not have loved it as much as book one, I did still enjoy this. Especially toward the end when Asher showed up. You gotta feel bad for Maddie a bit (well, any of these dragon mates really) considering she gets ripped from life as she knows it and thrown into a world of dragons where she's told to pick one to mate with. Oh, and if she chooses wrong, she dies. Because no pressure.
Fallon and Maddie already have a past, but one that was cut too short because Fallon thought she was human. When they see each other again, everything comes back to them both stronger than ever. And Fallon is determined to win Maddie back no matter what he has to do, even beg.
A good majority of the book is Fallon trying to woo Maddie, and Maddie trying to figure out what she should do. After all, she showed up there with another dragon that was so sure she was his mate that he almost had her convinced as well. But there's just no denying the connection she feels with Fallon. Even with her decision made, she asks him for time before he bonds them. That might not have been the best idea though when the two of them have to flee in the middle of the night because of a coup going on in Fallon's clan. More so, when they're attacked and either one of them could have died. They get their happy ending though and even a visit from the new king. I get why Fallon accepted the offer, but I really hope that at some point he goes back and rejoins his group.
honeysbookobsession's review against another edition
4.0
Short but very good. It has some action. I love a good fighting scene.