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A review by goodlynne
Her Feral Beasts by E.P. Bali
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
This book started out great but about 1/2 way thru it started going down hill. While there’s nothing terribly innovative about this book, it was interesting to see different types of shifters. The dynamics between the male mc’s was quite good. I adore Savage who is incredibly endearing. Savage is a perfect “good bad guy”.
My problem with this book is the fmc gives off doormat. The fmc never gets a win, and the mmcs steam roll at every opportunity. All these loses on her part comes off pathetic which is not pleasant to read. For example the fmcs only way to retaliate is to dress up and do her makeup. I prefer a fmc that has a more active role in the plot.
About half way thru it appeared as though the author started running out of plot and things to say. As a result there was a lot of internalized plot discussion (again boring) and significant attention to visual details. This started reading an awful lot like a teens diary. Today I wore… I decided to go with a smokey eye… class today was sooooo boring etc. This was also incredibly boring to read. Book one could have been a fair bit shorter without all that filler. Frankly the whole premise of the book is incredibly weak and easily solvable with a really quick conversation between her and her mates.
“Oh so you’re incredibly powerful and I know this because you’re well know in our community and I talk about your strength all the time” “Yes Lia what’s up. As your mates our driving goal is now to support and protect you. What can we do for you?” “Ok so xzy wants to do xyz to me, think you can help me with that?” “It would be our pleasure, now let’s go bang”. The end.
The spicy scene was below average. Short, clumsy, and hand no build up.
I’ll keep reading this series in hopes that the writing and/or editing improves. I do like most of the characters.
If the fmc had a back bone, was a bit older (only 20) and the spice level was hotter this would have been a 4 star.
My problem with this book is the fmc gives off doormat. The fmc never gets a win, and the mmcs steam roll at every opportunity. All these loses on her part comes off pathetic which is not pleasant to read. For example the fmcs only way to retaliate is to dress up and do her makeup. I prefer a fmc that has a more active role in the plot.
About half way thru it appeared as though the author started running out of plot and things to say. As a result there was a lot of internalized plot discussion (again boring) and significant attention to visual details. This started reading an awful lot like a teens diary. Today I wore… I decided to go with a smokey eye… class today was sooooo boring etc. This was also incredibly boring to read. Book one could have been a fair bit shorter without all that filler. Frankly the whole premise of the book is incredibly weak and easily solvable with a really quick conversation between her and her mates.
“Oh so you’re incredibly powerful and I know this because you’re well know in our community and I talk about your strength all the time” “Yes Lia what’s up. As your mates our driving goal is now to support and protect you. What can we do for you?” “Ok so xzy wants to do xyz to me, think you can help me with that?” “It would be our pleasure, now let’s go bang”. The end.
The spicy scene was below average. Short, clumsy, and hand no build up.
I’ll keep reading this series in hopes that the writing and/or editing improves. I do like most of the characters.
If the fmc had a back bone, was a bit older (only 20) and the spice level was hotter this would have been a 4 star.