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nit_'s review
4.0
This was such a cute, cozy read! The relationship between Ulla, an earth witch, and Tate, a sensitive werewolf, was absolutely adorable. This story was both sweet and spicy in the best way, and although it was pretty corny, it definitely hit me in my feels.
Ulla and Tate are fated mates, so the romance was pretty insta-lovey, which is typically not my favorite trope. However, it did feel right with Ulla and Tate's relationship. Also, Ulla's character leaned heavily into the manic pixie dream girl stereotype, which I don't typically enjoy and was a little difficult for me to get past. Also, I will say that this story was not particularly plot-heavy and was very predictable.
The book overall was a very quick read and a great palette cleanser that has gotten me excited and ready to read more paranormal romance novels. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a cozy paranormal romance read.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Ulla and Tate are fated mates, so the romance was pretty insta-lovey, which is typically not my favorite trope. However, it did feel right with Ulla and Tate's relationship. Also, Ulla's character leaned heavily into the manic pixie dream girl stereotype, which I don't typically enjoy and was a little difficult for me to get past. Also, I will say that this story was not particularly plot-heavy and was very predictable.
The book overall was a very quick read and a great palette cleanser that has gotten me excited and ready to read more paranormal romance novels. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a cozy paranormal romance read.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
booked_up_nixi's review
5.0
A wonderful and magical read!!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, I started it before bed and read 20 chapters until my eyes couldn’t stay open anymore, and then I promptly devoured the rest as soon as I woke up!
Eliza Falls is a delightful place to be, and the characters there (human/witch/shifter and animals) are wonderful.
The two main characters are swoonworthy, and the tensions that arose from their insta connection was intense!
The hero is a wonderful, goofy and totally sexy character. The heroine is a total surprise in the best sense, and fit perfectly with the hero.
This book is light-hearted with comedy, romance and spice (recommended for readers 18+ as the intimate scenes are graphic). It also has a beautiful story of growth and will incite both tears and warm fuzzy feelings!
This story is thoroughly enjoyable and should definitely be read! (Note that although it can be read as a standalone, it best to read the first book prior to this one for context, and also because it’s a great book, too!)
I was fortunate enough to receive a copy of this book from Booksirens and willingly leave this honest review!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, I started it before bed and read 20 chapters until my eyes couldn’t stay open anymore, and then I promptly devoured the rest as soon as I woke up!
Eliza Falls is a delightful place to be, and the characters there (human/witch/shifter and animals) are wonderful.
The two main characters are swoonworthy, and the tensions that arose from their insta connection was intense!
The hero is a wonderful, goofy and totally sexy character. The heroine is a total surprise in the best sense, and fit perfectly with the hero.
This book is light-hearted with comedy, romance and spice (recommended for readers 18+ as the intimate scenes are graphic). It also has a beautiful story of growth and will incite both tears and warm fuzzy feelings!
This story is thoroughly enjoyable and should definitely be read! (Note that although it can be read as a standalone, it best to read the first book prior to this one for context, and also because it’s a great book, too!)
I was fortunate enough to receive a copy of this book from Booksirens and willingly leave this honest review!
nannersreads's review
3.0
Thank you to Katie and Brey PA and Maggie Francis for providing me with an eARC of this book. This is my honest review.
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Listen. Sometimes you just need a quirky, cheesy paranormal romance to get you through the day. Earth Wolf & Fire did that for me. It was a fast read that was heavy on the cheese. I couldn’t look away. Paranormal pixie manic dream girls, wolf love, talking with animals, romps in the most inconvenient of places. If that sounds like a lot, that’s because it is. But Maggie Francis makes it work somehow. If you’re looking for a paranormal romance with a cozy feel, this might be the book for you.
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Earth Wolf & Fire is the second book in the Eliza Falls series. It is available for purchase in ebook and paperback format.
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Listen. Sometimes you just need a quirky, cheesy paranormal romance to get you through the day. Earth Wolf & Fire did that for me. It was a fast read that was heavy on the cheese. I couldn’t look away. Paranormal pixie manic dream girls, wolf love, talking with animals, romps in the most inconvenient of places. If that sounds like a lot, that’s because it is. But Maggie Francis makes it work somehow. If you’re looking for a paranormal romance with a cozy feel, this might be the book for you.
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Earth Wolf & Fire is the second book in the Eliza Falls series. It is available for purchase in ebook and paperback format.
booksy42's review
3.0
This was okay. Ulla and Tate are the two main characters, they spend the majority of the book making cow eyes at each other and having a lot of inner monologue. When they are together it’s more inner monologue and very sweet talk. Ulla, is a blond, blue eyed and often blushing woman of color with brown skin. It’s mentioned often that she has brown skin, like the author searched the word skin and plopped brown in front of it. Supposedly she’s twenty-six but reads like she’s young, naive and grew up somewhere isolated. It’s mentioned that the male main Tate, slept with the female mains best friend. This is mentioned more than once but then never brought up to the female main or really fully addressed by the couple. There’s a bit of drama that is tied up solidly and neatly in a short amount of time.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
aliciaface's review
4.0
This is the second in the series. You don't have to read the first one, but I wanted to go back to the first one to refresh my memory. The first one was really good! Anyway, this book was very fun. I didn't like this one as much as the first.. there wasn't enough resistance to the weirdness….I thought she accepted it too easily. However, it had a good exciting problem that was confronted and a good ending. Overall, a good fun swoony steamy book!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
madianderson49's review
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
autismreading_mom's review
4.0
I absolutely loved this book. I enjoy wolf shifter, paranormal romance stories. The story of Tate and Ulla starts out strong. I like the characters and their friendship dynamics. I loved the story and where it leads you throughout the book. Love the fantasy world she has built is a delight. I hope she writes more.
thereadinghammock's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I loved seeing Tate, Seb, Cora, and Desi's pack grow with the return of childhood summer friend Ulla! Ulla's nature witch powers intrigued me so much, and watching how they grew so quickly once she was introduced to Tate as her mate! Their "audiences" were both hilarious and shocking. I can't imagine finding new "friends" every time I was getting busy (ok maybe I can--cats do hate closed doors). I was so here for how on board both Ulla and Tate were for their bond. Their internal monologues were hilarious as they just couldn't stay away from each other.
Desi's big vision was wild and spooky at first, and I appreciated the seriousness the whole pack took with it and trying to decode it's meaning to help Ulla. I loved the text banter among the group too; like I feel like I've had so many of those text exchanges!
Ulla's reveal at being a LITERAL fairy princess was a bit of a shock! I assumed that since she was adopted, her power as nature witch was entirely plausible; and I loved how wonderfully supportive her parents are, despite having no magical abilities themselves. But I did not see the Fae wars plot point coming at all but I'm here for it. I love Eliza Falls and the wonderful, magical small town vibe it has!
Desi's big vision was wild and spooky at first, and I appreciated the seriousness the whole pack took with it and trying to decode it's meaning to help Ulla. I loved the text banter among the group too; like I feel like I've had so many of those text exchanges!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Injury/Injury detail and Bullying
destynnee's review
5.0
Earth Wolf & Fire
Eliza Falls
Book 2
By Maggie Francis
228 pages
Currently not on KU in the USA.
Publication date October 28th, 2022
This is an ARC review and may have spoilers. Please be careful.
Possible TW, Tropes, and Genres
Shifter, Werewolves, Witch, Goddess, Adoption, Romance, Romantic Comedy, Paranormal. Small Town, Fated Mates, Bonded Mates, Cozy, Happily Ever After, Fantasy,
Ulla is a nature Witch, who moves back to Eliza Falls, and finds her fated mate, in Tate.
Tate is a werewolf shifter, who moved back to Eliza Falls with his brother just a year or so ago.
This, just like the first book, was so cozy, loving, and all-around heartwarming.
I fell in love with Tate in the first book, and with Ulla the moment we met her.
Watching these two meet, and figure out they were each other's fated mates was so heartwarming, and kind of Hallmark-like. Which, I love about this series.
It is a bit spicier than the first one, which I liked. I also, really enjoyed that they both knew what they felt from the start of it. And, that Tate courted Ulla, spent time with her family, and just loved each other before they jumped into bonding.
I was not expecting the twist, which was nice. Seeing Ulla find out who and what she was, and picking love over power, was heartwarming.
Maggie does a wonderful with this story, and I highly recommend this book, and the first one.
5/5 stars
-Destynnee
Eliza Falls
Book 2
By Maggie Francis
228 pages
Currently not on KU in the USA.
Publication date October 28th, 2022
This is an ARC review and may have spoilers. Please be careful.
Possible TW, Tropes, and Genres
Shifter, Werewolves, Witch, Goddess, Adoption, Romance, Romantic Comedy, Paranormal. Small Town, Fated Mates, Bonded Mates, Cozy, Happily Ever After, Fantasy,
Ulla is a nature Witch, who moves back to Eliza Falls, and finds her fated mate, in Tate.
Tate is a werewolf shifter, who moved back to Eliza Falls with his brother just a year or so ago.
This, just like the first book, was so cozy, loving, and all-around heartwarming.
I fell in love with Tate in the first book, and with Ulla the moment we met her.
Watching these two meet, and figure out they were each other's fated mates was so heartwarming, and kind of Hallmark-like. Which, I love about this series.
It is a bit spicier than the first one, which I liked. I also, really enjoyed that they both knew what they felt from the start of it. And, that Tate courted Ulla, spent time with her family, and just loved each other before they jumped into bonding.
I was not expecting the twist, which was nice. Seeing Ulla find out who and what she was, and picking love over power, was heartwarming.
Maggie does a wonderful with this story, and I highly recommend this book, and the first one.
5/5 stars
-Destynnee
molly_reads78's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Earth wolf and fire was a cute, cozy, cheesy paranormal romance. It was a quick read and a great palate cleansers for me. It is the second book in the Eliza Falls series but can be read as a standalone.
Thing I liked about the book:
- The cover is gorgeous.
- Tate’s and Ulla characters were really cute together.
- Loved that we could see Seb and Cora again.
- The spice was good, much better than that of the first book.
- I liked that it still kept the small town coziness.
- I loved all of the animals this book has.
- I liked how quick and easy to read the book was.
Thing I didn’t like:
- I didn’t like the insta love this book provides us but that’s because that is one of the tropes I dislike the most. For someone that loves this trope I can see them loving this book.
- The ending felt a little too fast paced for my liking and still left me with the same questions book 1 left me with although it didn’t leave me with an unsatisfied feeling.
- In book one I absolutely loved Desi character and hoped she would end up with Tate but that changed as I read the book. What I didn’t like was the change that I saw in her character, her personality got annoying pretty fast and I felt like all of the nicknames she continued to give Ulla and Tate were a little bit annoying and unnecessary.
Overall I saw a lot of improvement in the authors writing and I continued to like the world that the author created. I hope that she continues getting better in her next books and she can slow the endings a little to not make them so fast paced.
Earth wolf and fire was a cute, cozy, cheesy paranormal romance. It was a quick read and a great palate cleansers for me. It is the second book in the Eliza Falls series but can be read as a standalone.
Thing I liked about the book:
- The cover is gorgeous.
- Tate’s and Ulla characters were really cute together.
- Loved that we could see Seb and Cora again.
- The spice was good, much better than that of the first book.
- I liked that it still kept the small town coziness.
- I loved all of the animals this book has.
- I liked how quick and easy to read the book was.
Thing I didn’t like:
- I didn’t like the insta love this book provides us but that’s because that is one of the tropes I dislike the most. For someone that loves this trope I can see them loving this book.
- The ending felt a little too fast paced for my liking and still left me with the same questions book 1 left me with although it didn’t leave me with an unsatisfied feeling.
- In book one I absolutely loved Desi character and hoped she would end up with Tate but that changed as I read the book. What I didn’t like was the change that I saw in her character, her personality got annoying pretty fast and I felt like all of the nicknames she continued to give Ulla and Tate were a little bit annoying and unnecessary.
Overall I saw a lot of improvement in the authors writing and I continued to like the world that the author created. I hope that she continues getting better in her next books and she can slow the endings a little to not make them so fast paced.