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onebookmore's review
4.0
The third book in the Ancients Rising series, Ancient Enforcer focuses on Mikael and Avery. Mikael is an ancient dragon shifter new to New Orleans who falls in love with Avery, a human charged with looking after Mikael and his newly-awakened brothers. As Avery and her brothers help Mikael and his brothers acclimate to the modern world, their friendship turns to more. With enemies old and new threatening them, their family, and those they love, Mikael and Avery will do whatever it takes to protect them and each other.
Mikael and Avery have a wonderful friends-to-lovers romance. It’s pretty clear that they care for each other from the start. However, both resist acting on their feelings for fear of ruining the friendship as well as the friendships that have developed between their respective brothers. I like that Mikael and Avery don’t act selfishly or impulsively, and they respect each other and the friendship they created. They have a deep and lasting bond.
I also love the other dynamic relationships in the story. From King and Aurora to King’s relationship with his people to Avery’s strong friendships, the author does a wonderful job of highlighting the importance of love and family throughout this series. Mikael and his brothers, for example, lost most of their family centuries ago. However, they are warmly welcomed into the family by Avery and her brothers. They all develop a strong bond and begin to see each other as brothers. I love how loyal and dedicated they are to each other, and they prove that family is what you make of it.
Something that continues to amaze me in this series is the author’s skill in creating a unique and vivid world filled with a wide variety of supernatural beings. In Ancient Enforcer, much like Ancient Enemy, the people of New Orleans continue to rebuild after the global exposure of the supernatural. New hierarchies have been established, and it is interesting to see how humans, dragons, vampires, witches, and more figure out this new normal.
Speaking of new normal, we have another baby dragon! Hunter is the newest addition to the super-fantastic, charismatic, and lovable baby dragons, and he is a little ball of happy energy! I love Hunter and his playful antics. He is so lovable and silly, yet he shows such bravery and determination when it matters most. I adore the pet dragons and hope to see more in future books!
Finally, I just have to mention King’s story, which continues to intrigue me. He is a fearless and honorable leader who garners respect from the entire supernatural world. King’s relationship with Aurora is the slowest-building romance ever, and I’m totally here for it! I can’t wait to see what’s in store for King, Aurora, and all of the other characters in the series!
I highly recommend Ancient Enforcer to readers that enjoy urban fantasies with unique characters, a ton of pulse-pounding action, great world-building, and a fantastic friends-to-lovers romance. Plus, there are dragons!!
Though this is the third book in the Ancients Rising series, it can be read as a standalone. Thanks so much to NetGalley and the author for a copy of the book in exchange for my honest review.
Mikael and Avery have a wonderful friends-to-lovers romance. It’s pretty clear that they care for each other from the start. However, both resist acting on their feelings for fear of ruining the friendship as well as the friendships that have developed between their respective brothers. I like that Mikael and Avery don’t act selfishly or impulsively, and they respect each other and the friendship they created. They have a deep and lasting bond.
I also love the other dynamic relationships in the story. From King and Aurora to King’s relationship with his people to Avery’s strong friendships, the author does a wonderful job of highlighting the importance of love and family throughout this series. Mikael and his brothers, for example, lost most of their family centuries ago. However, they are warmly welcomed into the family by Avery and her brothers. They all develop a strong bond and begin to see each other as brothers. I love how loyal and dedicated they are to each other, and they prove that family is what you make of it.
Something that continues to amaze me in this series is the author’s skill in creating a unique and vivid world filled with a wide variety of supernatural beings. In Ancient Enforcer, much like Ancient Enemy, the people of New Orleans continue to rebuild after the global exposure of the supernatural. New hierarchies have been established, and it is interesting to see how humans, dragons, vampires, witches, and more figure out this new normal.
Speaking of new normal, we have another baby dragon! Hunter is the newest addition to the super-fantastic, charismatic, and lovable baby dragons, and he is a little ball of happy energy! I love Hunter and his playful antics. He is so lovable and silly, yet he shows such bravery and determination when it matters most. I adore the pet dragons and hope to see more in future books!
Finally, I just have to mention King’s story, which continues to intrigue me. He is a fearless and honorable leader who garners respect from the entire supernatural world. King’s relationship with Aurora is the slowest-building romance ever, and I’m totally here for it! I can’t wait to see what’s in store for King, Aurora, and all of the other characters in the series!
I highly recommend Ancient Enforcer to readers that enjoy urban fantasies with unique characters, a ton of pulse-pounding action, great world-building, and a fantastic friends-to-lovers romance. Plus, there are dragons!!
Though this is the third book in the Ancients Rising series, it can be read as a standalone. Thanks so much to NetGalley and the author for a copy of the book in exchange for my honest review.
bananatricky's review
3.0
Two and a half stars.
I don't know what happened, one minute I was enjoying ancient dragon shifter and human female romance, the next I was dragging my heels. I literally had to force myself to read the last 40% of the book, something which I should have been able to do in 90 minutes, and it took me all day. It's 21:00 hours and I am not kidding. I have done everything (aside from cleaning, obvs) except reading this book.
Mikael is an ancient dragon enforcer trying to adapt to living in the modern world. Avery is a human who is charged with looking after Mikael and his brothers and assimilating them into the modern world. There's Mikael's ancient enemy, who killed the rest of his family, and a vampire master who is indiscriminately making new vampires and allowing them to feed and kill their victims.
Honestly , I'm too bored to continue. There's hell realms, all the usual cast of shifters, an evil stepmother, kidnapping, vials of green evil (yawn). I am so disappointed because I lurve Katie Reus' novels and this one was just a swing and a miss for me.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.
I don't know what happened, one minute I was enjoying ancient dragon shifter and human female romance, the next I was dragging my heels. I literally had to force myself to read the last 40% of the book, something which I should have been able to do in 90 minutes, and it took me all day. It's 21:00 hours and I am not kidding. I have done everything (aside from cleaning, obvs) except reading this book.
Mikael is an ancient dragon enforcer trying to adapt to living in the modern world. Avery is a human who is charged with looking after Mikael and his brothers and assimilating them into the modern world. There's Mikael's ancient enemy, who killed the rest of his family, and a vampire master who is indiscriminately making new vampires and allowing them to feed and kill their victims.
Honestly , I'm too bored to continue. There's hell realms, all the usual cast of shifters, an evil stepmother, kidnapping, vials of green evil (yawn). I am so disappointed because I lurve Katie Reus' novels and this one was just a swing and a miss for me.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.
thenaptimewriter's review
3.0
3.5 ⭐️
Katie Reus’s books are like sugar for me. I devour them and I enjoy the heck out of the rush. Whether she’s writing romantic suspense or PNR her books give me an enticing dose of steam
Katie Reus’s books are like sugar for me. I devour them and I enjoy the heck out of the rush. Whether she’s writing romantic suspense or PNR her books give me an enticing dose of steam
stellasbookbinge's review
4.0
This is the 3rd book in the Ancient Rising series.
It is a Post-apocalyptic paranormal romance with dragon shifters. It can be read as a stand-alone romance but better as part of the series.
Mikael is a thousand-year-old dragon. Avery is human in charge of a construction crew helping to rebuild housing in New Orleans. Mikael is certain Avery is his mate. However, She isn't interested in a relationship in the chaos of the new world. As they work to figure out what’s between them, old enemies cause havoc and bring danger to the area
Dragon shifters, wolf shifters, and witches against an ancient evil dark mage.
An exciting adventure where loyalty and deep friendships are key. Plus an adorable baby dragonling becomes a hero (gotta love a hero baby dragon)
Great romantic suspense. Satisfying romance. I love this series and can't wait for book 4!
I received a copy of this from NetGalley. I will purchase my own copy.
It is a Post-apocalyptic paranormal romance with dragon shifters. It can be read as a stand-alone romance but better as part of the series.
Mikael is a thousand-year-old dragon. Avery is human in charge of a construction crew helping to rebuild housing in New Orleans. Mikael is certain Avery is his mate. However, She isn't interested in a relationship in the chaos of the new world. As they work to figure out what’s between them, old enemies cause havoc and bring danger to the area
Dragon shifters, wolf shifters, and witches against an ancient evil dark mage.
An exciting adventure where loyalty and deep friendships are key. Plus an adorable baby dragonling becomes a hero (gotta love a hero baby dragon)
Great romantic suspense. Satisfying romance. I love this series and can't wait for book 4!
I received a copy of this from NetGalley. I will purchase my own copy.
this_book_girl's review
5.0
Katie Reus’s writing is magnetic. It draws you in from the first page to the last page and Ancient Enforcer is no different. I love everything about this book. The plot has so many twists and turns. The romance is smoking. (See what I did there?) And the family dynamic between Mikael and his brothers and Avery and her brothers warms my heart. All of them living together is amazing. I can’t wait to read King and Aurora’s book next!
*Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the copy of this book. All opinions are my own.*
*Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the copy of this book. All opinions are my own.*
shahlasworld's review
5.0
A wonderfully done paranormal book that includes all kinds of species with a good story to support it. The author was really good at creating a true connection and not just relying on the "mate" connection. The story was well done and kept my interested throughout.
It was great to catch up with some previous characters and meet new ones. Loved the twists and turns in Avery and Mikael's journey.
It was great to catch up with some previous characters and meet new ones. Loved the twists and turns in Avery and Mikael's journey.
nikkisbooknook's review
5.0
OMW I'm so enjoying the Ancients Rising series.
Mikael awoke in the modern world to find it ablaze - almost literally. He's had a sharp learning curve to deal with modern living after an apocalypse! But with his brothers, he has found a new home in New Orleans. Placed with Avery and her brothers, he finds himself feeling decidedly non brotherly towards the tiny human!
The last thing Avery needs is more brothers, even of the shifter kind. But her new team of shifters is just that...well except Mikael. She may have friend-zoned him but that's because she's not sure her pitiful human heart could survive an encounter with the hunkalicious Dragon!
If you enjoyed a certain baby dragon in the previous books, well get ready for more dragonling cuteness. This one adopts King however. An Alpha Werewolf with a pet dragon - stranger things have happened!
Mikael is like this walking, talking suit of armour where Avery is concerned. Always watchful, always protecting - even when she does everything she can to prove she is capable of looking after herself. Mikael isn't condescending, just overprotective. he'll take orders from Avery quite happily in the work environment but when it comes to her safety - she'll just have to deal with him and his very dominant dragon genes LOL.
Now to wait not so patiently for King to finally get his HEA with the adorable Aurora!
Mikael awoke in the modern world to find it ablaze - almost literally. He's had a sharp learning curve to deal with modern living after an apocalypse! But with his brothers, he has found a new home in New Orleans. Placed with Avery and her brothers, he finds himself feeling decidedly non brotherly towards the tiny human!
The last thing Avery needs is more brothers, even of the shifter kind. But her new team of shifters is just that...well except Mikael. She may have friend-zoned him but that's because she's not sure her pitiful human heart could survive an encounter with the hunkalicious Dragon!
If you enjoyed a certain baby dragon in the previous books, well get ready for more dragonling cuteness. This one adopts King however. An Alpha Werewolf with a pet dragon - stranger things have happened!
Mikael is like this walking, talking suit of armour where Avery is concerned. Always watchful, always protecting - even when she does everything she can to prove she is capable of looking after herself. Mikael isn't condescending, just overprotective. he'll take orders from Avery quite happily in the work environment but when it comes to her safety - she'll just have to deal with him and his very dominant dragon genes LOL.
Now to wait not so patiently for King to finally get his HEA with the adorable Aurora!
ofbooksncupcakes's review
4.0
Ancient Enforcer, Book 3 in Ancients Rising series by Katie Reus is another interesting and sexy read for me. I didn't enjoy it as much as Ancient Enemy but it was still a wonderful read.
Mikael woke up in a new world which he find strange, he was not alone though as he has his younger brothers with him. Although Mikael still struggles with being in the modern (he gets his phrases wrong at times), he was still a quick study and he totally has the hots for the small human woman that took him and his brothers in. Avery is a very likeable heroine and she's perfect for Mikael. It was fun to see not only the dynamics between Avery and Mikael but Avery and the group of human men and male shifters that she's in charge of.
A satisfying read, so far this series is a winner and I cannot wait for the next book. Thanks NetGalley for the advance copy, the views above are of my own.
Mikael woke up in a new world which he find strange, he was not alone though as he has his younger brothers with him. Although Mikael still struggles with being in the modern (he gets his phrases wrong at times), he was still a quick study and he totally has the hots for the small human woman that took him and his brothers in. Avery is a very likeable heroine and she's perfect for Mikael. It was fun to see not only the dynamics between Avery and Mikael but Avery and the group of human men and male shifters that she's in charge of.
A satisfying read, so far this series is a winner and I cannot wait for the next book. Thanks NetGalley for the advance copy, the views above are of my own.
ladywithaquill's review
4.0
Once again, I have started a series without reading the first few books, and once again, I have gotten lucky enough to find an author who has pity on absent minded readers like myself. Even if you haven't read the previous books, Katie Reus is kind enough to give enough of a recap so you can understand what has already happened and become invested in characters, both new and old. I loved all the side characters, the cute baby dragons (I want one!), and the romance was causing steam to come off my tablet's screen! Now all I need to do is go back and read the previous two books, and I'll be all caught up.
Former general Mikael was asleep for thousands of years, in a voluntary sleep after losing his clan and family. In a brand new world, he is reliant on others to guide the way, and the woman assigned to help is a human female, Avery, who lives with her two brothers in a New Orleans home. Avery is a house flipper and fiercely protective of those she loves, and in just a short time, Mikael and his two younger brothers are included in that mix. However, she's hesitant to give her heart to Mikael after watching her parents' marriage crash and burn. It's going to take everything Mikael has in him to convince Avery to be his mate, while also making sure she's safe from new threats that want nothing more than to harm Mikael and everyone he loves.
This was a quick read for me, mainly because I was speeding through it so I could see how it ended. It wasn't a book I could easily put down. Mikael was so in love with Avery, knowing she was his mate but not being able to do much about it. Trying to be respectful and keep his distance, while Avery was doing the same thing. Once they realized they both had feelings for each other, things steamed up quickly, and it became apparent that things wouldn't stay casual between them for long. While I wish we had gotten more appearances from Mikael's dragon, I still felt very connected to his character and his dragon. Their brothers were also great additions to the story, and I found myself as protective of them as Mikael and Avery were by the end of the book.
I look forward to reading the other books in this series!
**I received a free copy via NetGalley and this is my honest review.**
Former general Mikael was asleep for thousands of years, in a voluntary sleep after losing his clan and family. In a brand new world, he is reliant on others to guide the way, and the woman assigned to help is a human female, Avery, who lives with her two brothers in a New Orleans home. Avery is a house flipper and fiercely protective of those she loves, and in just a short time, Mikael and his two younger brothers are included in that mix. However, she's hesitant to give her heart to Mikael after watching her parents' marriage crash and burn. It's going to take everything Mikael has in him to convince Avery to be his mate, while also making sure she's safe from new threats that want nothing more than to harm Mikael and everyone he loves.
This was a quick read for me, mainly because I was speeding through it so I could see how it ended. It wasn't a book I could easily put down. Mikael was so in love with Avery, knowing she was his mate but not being able to do much about it. Trying to be respectful and keep his distance, while Avery was doing the same thing. Once they realized they both had feelings for each other, things steamed up quickly, and it became apparent that things wouldn't stay casual between them for long. While I wish we had gotten more appearances from Mikael's dragon, I still felt very connected to his character and his dragon. Their brothers were also great additions to the story, and I found myself as protective of them as Mikael and Avery were by the end of the book.
I look forward to reading the other books in this series!
**I received a free copy via NetGalley and this is my honest review.**