3.5 stars for the series. This is perfect for when you are in the mood for something really easy, fast and simple with a fantasy aspect that also give3.5 stars for the series. This is perfect for when you are in the mood for something really easy, fast and simple with a fantasy aspect that also gives you a good feeling and has dragon kits and a demigod ;)
Another reader described this story as a 'cutesy fantasy story' and I have to agree. The story and writing are very simple. That isn't a bad thing, or I wouldn't have rated it four stars, but you should definitely know this before reading the book. There aren't enough pages for character development or a deep connection to the characters. The romance is a side-note with two kisses and suddenly they are a couple.
I should probably mention that this is best read as a series, the bad guys are not defeated at the end of this story. And though I never felt like I had to keep reading (it just wasn't that engaging), I still happily read on because the stories are so short that it was easy to continue with the next story and I did enjoy reading them....more
This was delightful, a story about a predator settling in a peaceful territory and another predator stumbling upon it, followed by death. I would loveThis was delightful, a story about a predator settling in a peaceful territory and another predator stumbling upon it, followed by death. I would love to read more about this world. It's not a romance, but it is intriguing and sexy....more
Such a beautiful and touching story about two broken people finding salvation in each other's company. Despair, sadness, cruelty, isolation, lonelinesSuch a beautiful and touching story about two broken people finding salvation in each other's company. Despair, sadness, cruelty, isolation, loneliness, helplessness, longing. This is a sad story (not a sadness that makes you bawl your eyes out, but one that lets you feel the deep helplessness and loneliness), and yet it is beautiful and full of hope....more
3.5 stars - This is a nice example of the enemies-to-lovers trope and the forced-proximity trope in a fantasy setting at war times. I liked both chara3.5 stars - This is a nice example of the enemies-to-lovers trope and the forced-proximity trope in a fantasy setting at war times. I liked both characters and I liked the world building....more
I rated it five stars the first time I read it, three stars the second time. I would have enjoyed more actual story telling and less gushing about looI rated it five stars the first time I read it, three stars the second time. I would have enjoyed more actual story telling and less gushing about looks. A nice enough read....more
Our MC is a cougar shifter who lost his whole family due to an incident with another supernatural and he himself is hours away from succumbing to the Our MC is a cougar shifter who lost his whole family due to an incident with another supernatural and he himself is hours away from succumbing to the curse that killed half his family. His only hope is to find his mate and he spent the last five years desperately searching, but has now given up....more
I expected a fantastical tale about magical beings, family and love, what I didn't expect was a Big Brother feeling mixed in. The story is very light I expected a fantastical tale about magical beings, family and love, what I didn't expect was a Big Brother feeling mixed in. The story is very light on romance, the focus is on the MC getting to know the children (like the Antichrist, who is also a morbid 6-year old with a love for music) and having his beliefs questioned.
The government is oppressing the magical minority, their propaganda says it all: 'SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING!' and 'REGISTRATION HELPS EVERYONE!'. There are 'orphanages' for magical children that are quite different from normal orphanages. Though those institutions are oppressive in nature ('WE'RE HAPPIEST WHEN WE LISTEN TO THOSE IN CHARGE', 'A QUIET CHILD IS A HAPPY CHILD', 'WHO NEEDS MAGIC WHEN YOU HAVE YOUR IMAGINATION') and children have to abide strict rules and regulations, most of those orphanages are nice and most importantly a safe environment for the children. Of course they have to be regulated and governed to ensure the safety of everyone, which is where the MC comes in. We have this timid, weak-willed, stick-up-his-ass drone working for the government, investigating magical orphanages in a caring but sterile way, never inquiring to what happens to the children after he makes his judgement. He follows every rule to the dot, is the perfect case worker and has no family or friends. His life is simple and plain. That is, until our drone gets a classified assignment and meets children that change everything he believes in....more
I liked it, but wouldn't read it again in the foreseeable future. The characters didn't quite get to me and the story felt drawn out. Still, I liked iI liked it, but wouldn't read it again in the foreseeable future. The characters didn't quite get to me and the story felt drawn out. Still, I liked it and would recommend it to fans of witches and vampires (the cursed kind)....more
I find it really difficult to review this book and debated about rating it 3 or 4 stars. A great romance with ups and downs, flawed but lovely charactI find it really difficult to review this book and debated about rating it 3 or 4 stars. A great romance with ups and downs, flawed but lovely characters (which is how it should be), a meaningful journey and an intriguing story. However, even though the writing was good, the execution of all the potential fell a tad short with some aspects and there were things that didn't make sense without further explanations (I don't want to rant, let's just say the gods felt like a plot device). I also did not like the ending, it didn't feel right after their journey and all the sacrifices (view spoiler)[I felt slightly cheated by this perfect HEA, it felt unrealistic and cut short. Not every story needs a fairy tale HEA, some need a more real finding-peace-with-your-life-ending. (hide spoiler)]....more
An easy and quirky read with a dramaqueen vampire who only drinks skim blood, a thieving jacket with a lawyer, a ghost who is passionate about making An easy and quirky read with a dramaqueen vampire who only drinks skim blood, a thieving jacket with a lawyer, a ghost who is passionate about making horrible coffee and all those other quirky side-characters....more
In a world where superheroes rule in the shadows and go around destroying things as they like, blaming the villains, a boring insurance man helps any In a world where superheroes rule in the shadows and go around destroying things as they like, blaming the villains, a boring insurance man helps any way he can ;)...more
Such a lovely story. The characters are adorable and funny and I love the message it has. You can never overwrite someone you lost, but you can add goSuch a lovely story. The characters are adorable and funny and I love the message it has. You can never overwrite someone you lost, but you can add good memories....more
A funny and sweet love story without angst and drama and with lovely characters. Body image and insecurity are the main concerns of the characters. DeA funny and sweet love story without angst and drama and with lovely characters. Body image and insecurity are the main concerns of the characters. Defenitely a feel-good story and an uplifting read....more
It could be read as a standalone, though the variety of secondary characters may be a bit confusing. I loved the story itself, but the end came too soIt could be read as a standalone, though the variety of secondary characters may be a bit confusing. I loved the story itself, but the end came too soon; I wanted to read about the difficulties of everyday life with Sam's disability, all the problems he mentioned that we never got to expreience. His body and how it functions was a major issue for Sam and I wanted to see Niko more involved in everyday care, wanted to see him confrontated with actual life together and the hardships that come with it [e.g. Sam's bladder emptying when it shouldn't or when to offer help and when to accept help]. It felt like Lindsey robbed me of the experience and just because the characters accepted they wanted to conquer their fears and have a life together everything was solved. There were so many issued left to explore about their relationship....more
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