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ameserole's review against another edition
3.0
Abra Cadabra is the second book within the Harem of Freaks series.
In this, we are still following Melody and Connor, but we also get to meet two new additions into the little harem. Hello Razvan - our dragon lover. Hello Hunter - our werewolf shifter. Now Raz is way more interesting than Melody and Connor combined. I absolutely loved him from the very beginning, and I can't wait for what will come next. He's adding some much-needed spice into this relationship. All I can say is that I want more.
As for Hunter, we definitely met him in the beginning of the first book. We also know about him in that one as well. He's kind of standoffish but a dad. So, I'm weighing the pros and cons right now and wondering what will happen with him down the line.
Other than that, the girl drama is just so dumb and unnecessary in her life (and in mine). I'm also hoping we get more carnival plot in these carnival themed books. Not that I'm complaining on the romance department... but I want more carnival stat.
In this, we are still following Melody and Connor, but we also get to meet two new additions into the little harem. Hello Razvan - our dragon lover. Hello Hunter - our werewolf shifter. Now Raz is way more interesting than Melody and Connor combined. I absolutely loved him from the very beginning, and I can't wait for what will come next. He's adding some much-needed spice into this relationship. All I can say is that I want more.
As for Hunter, we definitely met him in the beginning of the first book. We also know about him in that one as well. He's kind of standoffish but a dad. So, I'm weighing the pros and cons right now and wondering what will happen with him down the line.
Other than that, the girl drama is just so dumb and unnecessary in her life (and in mine). I'm also hoping we get more carnival plot in these carnival themed books. Not that I'm complaining on the romance department... but I want more carnival stat.
lurkingaround24_7's review against another edition
5.0
Loving this series
This book was even more amazing than the first. Loving the men, can’t wait to learn more about them, and how they are with Mel. Only issue what Mel’s behavior best during this book. Well I understand what she’s going through, sometimes it got a little too much for me. Can’t wait for the next book.
This book was even more amazing than the first. Loving the men, can’t wait to learn more about them, and how they are with Mel. Only issue what Mel’s behavior best during this book. Well I understand what she’s going through, sometimes it got a little too much for me. Can’t wait for the next book.
gypsydawn's review
4.0
Wonderful!
A slow build, slow burn RH that is introducing new mythos and world building. The characters are as fantastic as they are fascinating - even if some of the reactions feel off. That could be me though.
A slow build, slow burn RH that is introducing new mythos and world building. The characters are as fantastic as they are fascinating - even if some of the reactions feel off. That could be me though.
kay_slayerofbooks's review
4.0
This is quickly getting better . . .
Not only is Melody's connection with Connor getting better. But she is also unknowingly forming one with Hunter and Razvan.
Not only is Melody's connection with Connor getting better. But she is also unknowingly forming one with Hunter and Razvan.
e_dav_29's review against another edition
4.0
Can't get enough
I love this author. I've read several of her books and this one is turning out to be another great hit. Can't wait to see what happens next with Melody and her slowly growing harem. :)
I love this author. I've read several of her books and this one is turning out to be another great hit. Can't wait to see what happens next with Melody and her slowly growing harem. :)
lesley_danae's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
And now this series has sucked me in, I need to know what happens next.
bookwormbetty's review against another edition
4.0
Another good edition to the series, the first started as a slow burn, and this one picked up for sure, and we are now starting to see more of the harem form. I am not sure how many there will be in the harem, but it's fun watching it happen. These books are pretty short too, so makes for quick easy reading. The story lines are not super complicated, and with shorter reads you don't need them to be. Told in multiple POV, I have a feeling things are just warming up.
lavendermarch's review against another edition
4.0
Good book two. Short. I like Raz and Hunter. The circus stuff is awesome! 3.5 stars.
bunnerz's review against another edition
2.0
I like the carnival setting of the series, and I'm glad the shifters played a larger role in this book, but I didn't really like any of the personalities of Melody's harem members or the giant plot holes in the story. The paranormal and the mundane world didn't seem to flow that well together, and I think setting Melody's age at freshly-turned 18-yr-old with all these other 5+ years older men was a bit weird.
I understand Connor's insecurity with his physical disabilities, but his continuous pushing of Melody into polyamory with other men due to this insecurity yet getting jealous about the situation was pretty annoying after the 2nd time he witnesses Melody and Razvan together. I did enjoy reading about the realistic PTSD reactions he had as a war veteran and his life with his prosthetics.
23-yr-old dragon shifter Razvan kept flip-flopping between being an asshole playboy and super shy with Melody, and he didn't seem like a very cohesive character. I thought that he didn't really act appropriately for his age and life experiences.
I don't think they ever clarified how old Hunter was, but considering that he had two talking toddlers with him by the time his family was introduced, he must be quite a few years older than Melody as well. He seemed rather accepting of his attraction to Melody and the kids' fascination with her after being saved. The wife was also conveniently written off as Lastly, I was also incredibly confused at the minor attempt of his trying to find his old pack in the matter of a few days... was he even physically captured and released near where his pack was? The United States is huge, and it was never explained exactly where his old pack was located.
In general, I found many of the characters to be too trusting of each other way too fast and revealing personal histories without much resistance. It's not that believable to meet someone and in a matter of less than 3 days, reveal your entire life history with all gory details to each other because you feel some magical lust/attraction.
A few things I did like in the story:
* Melody's solid stance on alcohol
* The behind-the-scenes struggle of managing a carnival
Other than the overall theme of avoiding shifter poachers and making enough money to survive the next day, I didn't find the conflict very compelling. The few intimate scenes with Connor in the book read to be rather crude and very first-time teenager-esque to me.
I don't plan on reading any other books in the series.
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Ratings - abandoned series:
#1 Freak Show: ★★★☆☆
#2 Abra Cadabra (this book): ★★☆☆☆
I understand Connor's insecurity with his physical disabilities, but his continuous pushing of Melody into polyamory with other men due to this insecurity yet getting jealous about the situation was pretty annoying after the 2nd time he witnesses Melody and Razvan together. I did enjoy reading about the realistic PTSD reactions he had as a war veteran and his life with his prosthetics.
23-yr-old dragon shifter Razvan kept flip-flopping between being an asshole playboy and super shy with Melody, and he didn't seem like a very cohesive character. I thought that he didn't really act appropriately for his age and life experiences.
I don't think they ever clarified how old Hunter was, but considering that he had two talking toddlers with him by the time his family was introduced, he must be quite a few years older than Melody as well. He seemed rather accepting of his attraction to Melody and the kids' fascination with her after being saved. The wife was also conveniently written off as
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being killed by hunters after the 2nd child was born.In general, I found many of the characters to be too trusting of each other way too fast and revealing personal histories without much resistance. It's not that believable to meet someone and in a matter of less than 3 days, reveal your entire life history with all gory details to each other because you feel some magical lust/attraction.
A few things I did like in the story:
* Melody's solid stance on alcohol
* The behind-the-scenes struggle of managing a carnival
Other than the overall theme of avoiding shifter poachers and making enough money to survive the next day, I didn't find the conflict very compelling. The few intimate scenes with Connor in the book read to be rather crude and very first-time teenager-esque to me.
I don't plan on reading any other books in the series.
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Ratings - abandoned series:
#1 Freak Show: ★★★☆☆
#2 Abra Cadabra (this book): ★★☆☆☆