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maddieandherbooks's review
3.0
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc!
This book was fine. I didn't realize it was part of a series when I started it so I was a bit confused, but that was on me lol. There was quite a bit going on, so the book was pretty quick paced and it certainly wasn't boring, I just don't think there was a lot of chemistry between the love interests. The other relationships were also kind of lackluster (the friendships and other couples, etc).
This book was fine. I didn't realize it was part of a series when I started it so I was a bit confused, but that was on me lol. There was quite a bit going on, so the book was pretty quick paced and it certainly wasn't boring, I just don't think there was a lot of chemistry between the love interests. The other relationships were also kind of lackluster (the friendships and other couples, etc).
amberreadsalot's review
4.0
Tabitha is a female apothecary brought into the world of shapeshifters to help Alwyn Ap Lewin, Duke of Llewellyn, find his lion again after he is released from many years of captivity. He is resistant to assistance but cannot fully put away dreams of finding his fated mate.
I enjoyed this book, the third in Ms. Allen's Shapeshifters series. The h is unapologetically smart and strong. She is also older than most h, which I really liked. Her interactions with the H and others were funny and engaging. I especially liked the interplay between her and her brother. The steam level was high (though only in the second half of the book) if you like that sort of thing (and I do!). Readers looking for period perfect regency romance may not find what they are looking for here. Setting aside the paranormal aspect, the book reads as if it could be taking place in modern times. Occasional references to carriages or corsets was not enough to keep me centered in the idea of this being a historical novel. The conclusion of the story was a bit rushed but not enough to detract from my enjoyment of the book.
I also liked seeing the characters from the previous books in the series be part of this story, though there were a couple times where Ms. Allen shifted into one of their POV that did not seem to flow, though it did advance certain plot points. I will definitely read future books in the series and would read other books by Ms. Allen as well.
**I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley. This is my honest review.**
I enjoyed this book, the third in Ms. Allen's Shapeshifters series. The h is unapologetically smart and strong. She is also older than most h, which I really liked. Her interactions with the H and others were funny and engaging. I especially liked the interplay between her and her brother. The steam level was high (though only in the second half of the book) if you like that sort of thing (and I do!). Readers looking for period perfect regency romance may not find what they are looking for here. Setting aside the paranormal aspect, the book reads as if it could be taking place in modern times. Occasional references to carriages or corsets was not enough to keep me centered in the idea of this being a historical novel. The conclusion of the story was a bit rushed but not enough to detract from my enjoyment of the book.
I also liked seeing the characters from the previous books in the series be part of this story, though there were a couple times where Ms. Allen shifted into one of their POV that did not seem to flow, though it did advance certain plot points. I will definitely read future books in the series and would read other books by Ms. Allen as well.
**I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley. This is my honest review.**
drpig's review against another edition
hopeful
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
3.5
aldarakamey's review
3.0
You enjoy this book more if you have read the previous ones, The story is captivating on its own, the characters are good too. I recommend this book when you like your love stories with a little bit of other things.
qrb's review
5.0
4.5 ⭐
If you love a historical and PR shifter romance this will be a good read being that it combines both.
If you love a historical and PR shifter romance this will be a good read being that it combines both.
thornboroughk's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
fringebookreviews's review
3.0
The hero is a Welsh lion shifter and the heroine runs an apothecary. And I mean who doesn’t love the enchanting lyricism of a Welsh accent?? The word cariad does something so unholy to me. I also really loved and appreciated that Tabitha was an experienced woman of 35 and wasn’t pressured into having children! Also his claiming but was SO HOT.
While I loved the characters, the plot was quite forgettable and the third act at the end was a little confusing. Like take the wench out idk??
⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 🌶️🌶️*/5
*a couple scenes, nothing too explicit but they were open door
While I loved the characters, the plot was quite forgettable and the third act at the end was a little confusing. Like take the wench out idk??
⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 🌶️🌶️*/5
*a couple scenes, nothing too explicit but they were open door
cheerfullrain's review
3.0
I gave it a 3, but it was really closer to a 4. The author seemed to dial down the overly complex language a little, which I appreciated. I really liked the plot and the couple, I just felt like they didn’t get enough screen time together. There was so much focus put into setting the foundations for future couples that it took away from this story. Looking forward to the next one.