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anisa_akeya's review
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Funny and whimsical. Love this series
mel65's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
laurenjodi's review against another edition
4.0
Love and Other Wild Things
3.5 Stars
Danica Teel, an energy witch, is sent to Mystic Bayou by the League to try and stabilize the mysterious rift that is causing chaos among the town's supernatural and human residents. Together with mayor Zed Barron, Dani faces off against a malevolent stalker determined to widen the rift and destroy the only place magical beings can coexist with humans.
Despite the charming setting and quirky characters, there is something missing from this follow-up to How to Date Your Dragon, and the problem lies in the romance.
Unfortunately, Zed and Dani's romance falls flat, especially when compared to the couple in the first book. Their interactions are lacking the witty banter that so enhanced Bael and Jillian's chemistry, and aside from an instant-lust attraction, there doesn't seem to be any foundation to their relationship. Zed is a homebody while Dani has wanderlust; he wants a mate to share his cave with while she is looking for a lover and not a partner. Obviously, these issues are resolved by the end, but it all feels contrived rather than natural.
In contrast, the suspense plot revolving around the person widening the rift is intriguing, and the climax and resolution are intense and exciting. Harper also managed to surprise me with the identity of the villain; someone who wasn't even on my radar. So kudos here!
In terms of the audiobook narration, Amanda Ronconi is as fantastic as ever and Jonathan Davis's deep baritone is growing on me.
In sum, there are hints at a larger agenda at play in the world of Mystic Bayou, and I look forward to finding out what happens next.
3.5 Stars
Danica Teel, an energy witch, is sent to Mystic Bayou by the League to try and stabilize the mysterious rift that is causing chaos among the town's supernatural and human residents. Together with mayor Zed Barron, Dani faces off against a malevolent stalker determined to widen the rift and destroy the only place magical beings can coexist with humans.
Despite the charming setting and quirky characters, there is something missing from this follow-up to How to Date Your Dragon, and the problem lies in the romance.
Unfortunately, Zed and Dani's romance falls flat, especially when compared to the couple in the first book. Their interactions are lacking the witty banter that so enhanced Bael and Jillian's chemistry, and aside from an instant-lust attraction, there doesn't seem to be any foundation to their relationship. Zed is a homebody while Dani has wanderlust; he wants a mate to share his cave with while she is looking for a lover and not a partner. Obviously, these issues are resolved by the end, but it all feels contrived rather than natural.
In contrast, the suspense plot revolving around the person widening the rift is intriguing, and the climax and resolution are intense and exciting. Harper also managed to surprise me with the identity of the villain; someone who wasn't even on my radar. So kudos here!
In terms of the audiobook narration, Amanda Ronconi is as fantastic as ever and Jonathan Davis's deep baritone is growing on me.
In sum, there are hints at a larger agenda at play in the world of Mystic Bayou, and I look forward to finding out what happens next.
tamreel_stitches's review against another edition
3.0
I couldn't finish this book, I was so bored. I really didn't care how the characters did.
ramakn22's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Violence
Moderate: Abandonment
pena12488's review against another edition
5.0
This book was fun. I enjoyed the first and second book so far. I get so lost on how easy it is to listen to this book series. I didn’t expect the ending. Threw me for a loop! It was awesome to see different characteristics in the characters from the first book that I haven’t seen before.
The Author did include some characters from the first book, but showed us different perspectives of other characters in this book. That makes me happy in my world of reading. Kind of like watching a movie. These books make me feel imaginative. They are not to complicated to listen to, not boring either.
I will definitely continue the series!
The Author did include some characters from the first book, but showed us different perspectives of other characters in this book. That makes me happy in my world of reading. Kind of like watching a movie. These books make me feel imaginative. They are not to complicated to listen to, not boring either.
I will definitely continue the series!
livsliterarynook's review against another edition
lighthearted
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? No
3.0
dukefn99's review against another edition
4.0
Goodness, I'm enjoying this series. I really like the world that Molly Harper has created with Mystic Bayou. In this installation, she tells the story of Zed, the bear shifter mayor who was introduced in the first book. And we're introduced to Dani, a consultant to the League sent to Louisiana to study a mysterious rift.
I really liked Zed. He's laid back, friendly, loyal, protective. He's an alpha male, but not that over protective A-hole kind... one that's definitely more likeable (at least to me). He knows he's found his mate when he meets Dani and he's not afraid to pursue her. And then you have Dani. She's not looking for a relationship as this job is just a means to some money to help her family and she'll then move on. But she's drawn to the relentless Zed and the community she's in.
Throw in the mystery around the town and this magical rift to shake things up a bit. Well, I was drawn in and couldn't stop listening... needing to know what was going to happen next.
The narration by Jonathan Davis and Amanda Ronconi was once again spot on. I enjoyed the accents and voices and found the pacing to be just right. I'm finding that I really enjoy the dual narration as it seems to help bring the stories more to life.
I can't wait to dive into book 3 to see what new characters Molly Harper thinks up and what odd situation in Mystic Bayou to throw them into. Well done!
I really liked Zed. He's laid back, friendly, loyal, protective. He's an alpha male, but not that over protective A-hole kind... one that's definitely more likeable (at least to me). He knows he's found his mate when he meets Dani and he's not afraid to pursue her. And then you have Dani. She's not looking for a relationship as this job is just a means to some money to help her family and she'll then move on. But she's drawn to the relentless Zed and the community she's in.
Throw in the mystery around the town and this magical rift to shake things up a bit. Well, I was drawn in and couldn't stop listening... needing to know what was going to happen next.
The narration by Jonathan Davis and Amanda Ronconi was once again spot on. I enjoyed the accents and voices and found the pacing to be just right. I'm finding that I really enjoy the dual narration as it seems to help bring the stories more to life.
I can't wait to dive into book 3 to see what new characters Molly Harper thinks up and what odd situation in Mystic Bayou to throw them into. Well done!