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3.19 AVERAGE
3.19 AVERAGE
This book makes a point about the “Fated Mates” idea. Gemma storms out of the pack’s territory after being verbally punched in the gut with Ryker’s rejection and manages to find a home in enemy territory. But fate is fickle. Fate determines her every decision, because her alpha b**ch is like a siren to men: they are destined to fall all over her, in theory. I think that explains why a vampire would be immediately attracted to her and want to protect her.
Double whammy: Gemma is rejected, and she cannot trust the intentions of any shifter male if her secret is known. She is so adamant to escape this trap that she later falls into it. In theory, she could make her own way. In theory, we could have a love triangle, and I really wish we had. I only feel sympathy for Aleks, the wannabe lover. While I love Gemma’s new life, Ryker’s sudden return into her life starts a plot twist chain, making him more sympathetic. He wholeheartedly believes in following fate, even if she doesn’t.
I want to pin ribbons on the character development. Each seems to have a backstory and strong motivations, even minor characters. The plot is also outstanding, with plot twists that use her status and fate to round out the story. Enough to make me want that love triangle! I want to see Gemma pull against fate and prophecy, but maybe that is in the next novel.
This is first-person POV, my favorite. If you like enemies to lovers, single POV, and adult themes, you will like this. If you don’t like a damaged, angry main character, you might want to avoid reading this.
Double whammy: Gemma is rejected, and she cannot trust the intentions of any shifter male if her secret is known. She is so adamant to escape this trap that she later falls into it. In theory, she could make her own way. In theory, we could have a love triangle, and I really wish we had. I only feel sympathy for Aleks, the wannabe lover. While I love Gemma’s new life, Ryker’s sudden return into her life starts a plot twist chain, making him more sympathetic. He wholeheartedly believes in following fate, even if she doesn’t.
I want to pin ribbons on the character development. Each seems to have a backstory and strong motivations, even minor characters. The plot is also outstanding, with plot twists that use her status and fate to round out the story. Enough to make me want that love triangle! I want to see Gemma pull against fate and prophecy, but maybe that is in the next novel.
This is first-person POV, my favorite. If you like enemies to lovers, single POV, and adult themes, you will like this. If you don’t like a damaged, angry main character, you might want to avoid reading this.
Another random KU read which wasn’t particularly successful. The plot, characters and world building were all pretty confusing and not in a fun OTT way either.
I am writing this review almost a month later and I remember almost nothing positive about the book. In looking back at my notes and the highlights made me wonder why I bothered finishing this.
Ah well - finish it I did which was unfortunate. I was especially annoyed as the heroine was either mean or a moron.
I will not be completing the series - 1 star. Meh
I am writing this review almost a month later and I remember almost nothing positive about the book. In looking back at my notes and the highlights made me wonder why I bothered finishing this.
Ah well - finish it I did which was unfortunate. I was especially annoyed as the heroine was either mean or a moron.
I will not be completing the series - 1 star. Meh
Overall rating: 2 stars
Tropes: Rejected mates
Plot: 2/5
Ending: 1/5
Writing: 3/5
Enjoyment: 2/5
Romance: 1/5
Suspense: 1/5
Hero: 2/5
Heroine: 2/5
Character Development: 1/5
Humour: 1/5
Spice: 3/5
Feels? No
HEA: TBC - series
Tropes: Rejected mates
Plot: 2/5
Ending: 1/5
Writing: 3/5
Enjoyment: 2/5
Romance: 1/5
Suspense: 1/5
Hero: 2/5
Heroine: 2/5
Character Development: 1/5
Humour: 1/5
Spice: 3/5
Feels? No
HEA: TBC - series
At 28 yo virgin with the emotional capacity of a 13 yo.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
wow
Ok so to start off the naming of the vein killed me
Ok so to start off the naming of the vein killed me
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
challenging
hopeful
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was one of those randomly picked up on KU finds, and it wasn't a bad read. I did question whether or not to continue quite a bit. I kept holding out because I liked the synopsis of this one and was curious how they were going to end up together since the FMC refused to talk to him. Plus, there is a love triangle going on. It was just a weird love triangle thing going on almost the whole book, too, and I'm very much in the why choose camp or reverse harem. A few times, love triangles end up being really good to me, but overall, I prefer the other two. However, I wish the suspense was more important than the romance. The part that I enjoyed the most about this one was dealing with the suspense, but most of that happened at the end of the book, and I wish it played out throughout the whole book instead of at the very end. By the end of this book, we didn't even go anywhere. The main couple still isn't together; they are in a better place. The overall suspense was just getting started when it ended, and I wanted more in this one. I plan on continuing with something other than this series. I don't think it's for me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Sexual content
Minor: Confinement, Kidnapping