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A review by castalia
The Gathering by Jack Whitney
5.0
Listen.....I am not sure how long I would survive in Haerland, but I want to live there always.
So I would like to start off by saying that even though this Novella, which let's be honest is like a standard book size, came out after book 2 you won't spoil anything by reading it between books 1 and 2 of the Honest Scrolls series. This novella is actually set during book 1, [b:Dead Moons Rising|56668914|Dead Moons Rising (Honest Scrolls, #1)|Jack Whitney|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1610655363l/56668914._SX50_.jpg|88567898] and offers a deeper glimpse into The Gathering that takes place near the end. Just as the author says, this novella is very much character driven and for the most point "plotless". The Novella follows our favorite MC's and their interactions during the gathering. I enjoyed this deeper look into what all happened, conversations, plans, smutty time, and over all adventures that further build out the story for us.
Now for my overall review and feelings of The Gathering. I adored every single bit of this novella. I found myself purposefully slowing down my reading because getting to come back into this world during a happy time was all I have ever wanted. For those of you who have read Dead Moon Rising you know this novella will be bittersweet for you. I will not ruin it for those who haven't read it yet but just know, there is so much happiness and love here that you will CRAVE after the end of book 1.
Getting to see the relationships between all of our MC's was another wonderful thing about this novella. I truly loved getting more of the relationship between Aydra and Draven. The brotherly relationship between Draven, Hagen, and Nadir was fantastic as well. Their friendship is one for the ages. I also really loved getting to see more of the dynamics of Aydra, Dorian, and Nyssa. How Aydra worked so hard to ensure they both grew up loved and protected. Sacrificing her happiness to ensure theirs.
I cannot leave this review without talking about the smut in this book. Goodness, I want a commander. The smut and chemistry in this is ON FIRE! So many peppers on the spice scale.
I cannot wait for more from Jack Whitney and this world.
So I would like to start off by saying that even though this Novella, which let's be honest is like a standard book size, came out after book 2 you won't spoil anything by reading it between books 1 and 2 of the Honest Scrolls series. This novella is actually set during book 1, [b:Dead Moons Rising|56668914|Dead Moons Rising (Honest Scrolls, #1)|Jack Whitney|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1610655363l/56668914._SX50_.jpg|88567898] and offers a deeper glimpse into The Gathering that takes place near the end. Just as the author says, this novella is very much character driven and for the most point "plotless". The Novella follows our favorite MC's and their interactions during the gathering. I enjoyed this deeper look into what all happened, conversations, plans, smutty time, and over all adventures that further build out the story for us.
Now for my overall review and feelings of The Gathering. I adored every single bit of this novella. I found myself purposefully slowing down my reading because getting to come back into this world during a happy time was all I have ever wanted. For those of you who have read Dead Moon Rising you know this novella will be bittersweet for you. I will not ruin it for those who haven't read it yet but just know, there is so much happiness and love here that you will CRAVE after the end of book 1.
Getting to see the relationships between all of our MC's was another wonderful thing about this novella. I truly loved getting more of the relationship between Aydra and Draven. The brotherly relationship between Draven, Hagen, and Nadir was fantastic as well. Their friendship is one for the ages. I also really loved getting to see more of the dynamics of Aydra, Dorian, and Nyssa. How Aydra worked so hard to ensure they both grew up loved and protected. Sacrificing her happiness to ensure theirs.
I cannot leave this review without talking about the smut in this book. Goodness, I want a commander. The smut and chemistry in this is ON FIRE! So many peppers on the spice scale.
I cannot wait for more from Jack Whitney and this world.