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3.93 AVERAGE
3.93 AVERAGE
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Ash Keeler and Cael Maddock have been one of the closest friends in the Destructive Delta team from the onset of this series. This book finally deals with up and down dynamic of Ash and Cael (shall I call them Ash-el or maybe Cash?).
First of all, I want to say that I have enjoyed their relationship the most in this series. There is almost an effortless magnetism and care that they have for each other. It just makes me smile how sweet they are to each other. I blame the audio version for lessening my enjoyment (and rating) of their story. If I continue this series, it won’t be on audio. The narrator really emasculates these supposedly alpha shifters. The whiny sound just doesn’t work for me as it makes grown men sound like college frat boys.
The actual story was interesting. I enjoyed learning about Ash’s family because it did explain Ash’s reluctance to commit to Cael. It wasn’t a great rationale, but I appreciate knowing where the hesitancy stemmed from. Cael’s past was a complete surprise to me but Cael’s dad Tony was the biggest surprise. The fact that Tony went all “if you hurt my son” on Ash, was very endearing. You can tell Cael is loved by his dad and big brother very much. It is an established THRIDS fact that Ash and Cael love each other. The rest of this book is navigates the path to them actually being together. I will admit that I didn’t need the sex because I loved the little things they did for each other. The naps together, the food, the touches on the face, ruffling of hair—those cute things are what made Ash and Cael special to me. But I am glad that Cael got to a point where he didn’t need a protector anymore; he stood up for himself and can be a partner in every way to Ash, and vice versa. Now they can get back to just being so sweet to each other.
My issues, other than the experiments (*rolls my eyes), is that I don’t know if the author intends to do this, but in each couple dynamic, there is a female acting partner i.e. Dex in his relationship and here it’s Cael. They are quite effeminate and it’s just a little perplexing having a bunch of grown men constantly calling each other sugar, sweetheart, babe etc. It doesn’t jive with my mental image of strong feline warriors.
Also, thank you to Special Agent Sparks for restoring some of my faith in Destructive Delta leadership. I was annoyed that no one knew about all these hookups in Destructive Delta. But I was wrong. She saw it all. So they aren’t completely incompetent over there.
All in all, it’s the same kind of humor we have enjoyed in the previous four books, so if you liked those books, you will probably like this one. I am looking forward to reading about Calvin & Hobbs soon.
*Special thanks to Dreamspinner for the audiobook for review.
Ash Keeler and Cael Maddock have been one of the closest friends in the Destructive Delta team from the onset of this series. This book finally deals with up and down dynamic of Ash and Cael (shall I call them Ash-el or maybe Cash?).
First of all, I want to say that I have enjoyed their relationship the most in this series. There is almost an effortless magnetism and care that they have for each other. It just makes me smile how sweet they are to each other. I blame the audio version for lessening my enjoyment (and rating) of their story. If I continue this series, it won’t be on audio. The narrator really emasculates these supposedly alpha shifters. The whiny sound just doesn’t work for me as it makes grown men sound like college frat boys.
The actual story was interesting. I enjoyed learning about Ash’s family because it did explain Ash’s reluctance to commit to Cael. It wasn’t a great rationale, but I appreciate knowing where the hesitancy stemmed from. Cael’s past was a complete surprise to me but Cael’s dad Tony was the biggest surprise. The fact that Tony went all “if you hurt my son” on Ash, was very endearing. You can tell Cael is loved by his dad and big brother very much. It is an established THRIDS fact that Ash and Cael love each other. The rest of this book is navigates the path to them actually being together. I will admit that I didn’t need the sex because I loved the little things they did for each other. The naps together, the food, the touches on the face, ruffling of hair—those cute things are what made Ash and Cael special to me. But I am glad that Cael got to a point where he didn’t need a protector anymore; he stood up for himself and can be a partner in every way to Ash, and vice versa. Now they can get back to just being so sweet to each other.
My issues, other than the experiments (*rolls my eyes), is that I don’t know if the author intends to do this, but in each couple dynamic, there is a female acting partner i.e. Dex in his relationship and here it’s Cael. They are quite effeminate and it’s just a little perplexing having a bunch of grown men constantly calling each other sugar, sweetheart, babe etc. It doesn’t jive with my mental image of strong feline warriors.
Also, thank you to Special Agent Sparks for restoring some of my faith in Destructive Delta leadership. I was annoyed that no one knew about all these hookups in Destructive Delta. But I was wrong. She saw it all. So they aren’t completely incompetent over there.
All in all, it’s the same kind of humor we have enjoyed in the previous four books, so if you liked those books, you will probably like this one. I am looking forward to reading about Calvin & Hobbs soon.
*Special thanks to Dreamspinner for the audiobook for review.
2.5 Stars.
What a disappointment. The first 10 chapters read like a teenage girls fanfic about grown men who, when in love started to squee and gush, and pull each other on to laps and start tickle fights in front of family, and...all that blushing. WTF!
I was so close to DNF'ing this book.
I thought it would be as kick ass as the last five books with a hot romance sub-plot, but this was primarily plot-less cheesy, soap opera filler, with the kick ass bit coming in the last couple of chapters. If I hadn't already purchased the next two books, I would be finished with this series. I do hope the next book is better.
What a disappointment. The first 10 chapters read like a teenage girls fanfic about grown men who, when in love started to squee and gush, and pull each other on to laps and start tickle fights in front of family, and...all that blushing. WTF!
I was so close to DNF'ing this book.
I thought it would be as kick ass as the last five books with a hot romance sub-plot, but this was primarily plot-less cheesy, soap opera filler, with the kick ass bit coming in the last couple of chapters. If I hadn't already purchased the next two books, I would be finished with this series. I do hope the next book is better.
No complaints. Don't think I could ever complain about anything featuring my baby Cael. He is precious and doesn't need my protection but I wanna give it to him anyway.
Mostly, I found this poorly written and annoying, and pretty much every plotpoint was infuriatingly convenient. I didn't hate it, and it had like three lines that made me chuckle, so not quite a one star read.
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
3.75 stars
5+++++ for the Audio-book.
Mark Westfield's voice was made for these books. I love how he has been consistent with the voices from book 1. You can easily tell who is who.
I have loved Ash and Cael from book 1. They had chemistry from the get-go. BUT their book was a disappointment. Going in i expected to be blown away but sad to say i was not.
Ash- the Lion Therian, was just off. His character turned into this "i can't be with him because of my past". At some point i wanted to smack him in the head to wake the fuck up.
Cael- my sweet adorable Cheetah was like some damsel in distress all the time.
Despite all that, i still enjoyed the sweet moments between the two. The cuddling, the talks, the banter and Cael talking to Ash about tech stuff. My heart broke for Cael about his past relationship and Ash too and his family situation.
Sparks, i love me a bad ass female boss, she is the best. And the team dynamic is great as usual.
Now what i loved the most is Dex and his shenanigans.. He had me laughing all through.
I hope Hobbs and Calvin's book is much better.
And can we please get Austen's book in the near future.
Overall it was just ok. I wanted more for Ash and Cael.
5+++++ for the Audio-book.
Mark Westfield's voice was made for these books. I love how he has been consistent with the voices from book 1. You can easily tell who is who.
I have loved Ash and Cael from book 1. They had chemistry from the get-go. BUT their book was a disappointment. Going in i expected to be blown away but sad to say i was not.
Ash- the Lion Therian, was just off. His character turned into this "i can't be with him because of my past". At some point i wanted to smack him in the head to wake the fuck up.
Cael- my sweet adorable Cheetah was like some damsel in distress all the time.
Despite all that, i still enjoyed the sweet moments between the two. The cuddling, the talks, the banter and Cael talking to Ash about tech stuff. My heart broke for Cael about his past relationship and Ash too and his family situation.
Sparks, i love me a bad ass female boss, she is the best. And the team dynamic is great as usual.
Now what i loved the most is Dex and his shenanigans.. He had me laughing all through.
I hope Hobbs and Calvin's book is much better.
And can we please get Austen's book in the near future.
Overall it was just ok. I wanted more for Ash and Cael.
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3.5*
Not my favourite of the series so far despite it being Cael and Ash's story. I did like them getting sorted finally and we get a lot of Ash's family history.
Dex and Cael get to be based
However I did feel it was a bit drawn out.
Though the Bad guy had pinged a few bells for me in the previous book.
All the things with other agencies etc I just found too contrived in this one.
Have got the series to.continue.
Not my favourite of the series so far despite it being Cael and Ash's story. I did like them getting sorted finally and we get a lot of Ash's family history.
Dex and Cael get to be based
However I did feel it was a bit drawn out.
Though the Bad guy had pinged a few bells for me in the previous book.
All the things with other agencies etc I just found too contrived in this one.
Have got the series to.continue.