"ARC reader here, so there are definitely one spoilers (but expected) in the body of the review but also several serious hints!

So much new and exciting information regarding the entire series unfolds in this great sequel! Communication is being established between Earth and the Gods home planet,
Margo and Negal are fully devoted to each other, and the mysterious and beautiful Jasmine who was rescued from the Doomers in a trafficking situation may be more than just a pretty face.
With an assist from Negal, Karen has finally started to transition to immorality. But Negal’s greatest hope is that Margo will transition and be his fated mate, but they have been off to a slow start due to Margo’s issues with true intimacy. But their feelings for one another have barreled ahead despite her cautious nature.
Peter seems devoted to his new love interest Marina - but he discovers that she was interested primarily in being moved into the Immortal’s village. What he doesn’t know, however, is that Marina thinks she’s truly falling for him. Can’t wait to find out how this plays out in future books!
The god Aru, now on Earth with fellow Gods Negal and Dagor, have been tasked with an important mission which keeps getting delayed. With only a few days left on the wedding cruise, will Margo turn out to truly be Negal’s fated mate and be able to go with him on this mission, or will she be left behind? So far in this wonderful series have the books main love interests not been fated mates, but there’s always that remote possibility!
And Aru, along with his twin Aria who lives on the gods home planet, are secretly providing communication between Annani the Clan Mother and her grandmother Queen Ani. The Queen must assess Annani to see if she is ready to ascend the throne as the last of the true heirs. But she also delivers interesting information concerning what happened on Earth thousands of years ago during an incident in which most all the gods were killed. Is it possible that Annani’s grandfather, the Eternal King, was so paranoid about relinquishing his crown that he was the one responsible for the devastation and not evil head of the Doomers Morthdh? Fortunately Annani and the survivors are shielded somehow from his sight.
While reading the book, my mind keeps wandering back to the god Kaluga who is sort of a chaotic neutral god. Adjacent to Annani and Kian, but very much in charge of his own group of followers. When his character was introduced and in a handful of times, Kaluga has expressed outright that HE wants to control over Earth’s inhabitants. It’ll have to be up to his wife Jackie’s love if he doesn’t go full dark side on us.
Probably the most exciting tidbit near the near of the story� a possibility of more Odus!!
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" "You think you're the only one fighting your bond? This is all mine. Know that before you walk out of here because Bonded or Unbonded, you're mine."

4.5 Stars!

Yeah, this series is officially going to be a problem for me bc I have it bad!!! Another book I finished in a day and basically abandoned my adult responsibilities. I may have even bought the audiobook so I could go back and forth and work and not stop consuming this book at the same time. Like I said, I am in TROUBLE bc I AM OBSESSED!! This series is sooo addictive! I definitely am warming up to more of the guys and one in particular had me melting! Also, I am loving more of the growing friendships outside of the bonded group and the picture is starting to get a little clearer as to the reasons why Oli ran and what happened to her and what she can do. But the DEVOTION AND POSESSION/OBSESSION of her bonds is starting to show up and I can't get enough. This book literally made me freaking squeal so many times!
SPOILERS BELOW!!!

Oli-She's that bitch. I have no notes for her bc I absolutely ADORE her! She has been through some serious trauma I can tell, even though we still don't know what exactly happened, but she has been protecting all of her Bonded and I have a feeling she went through something horrific. I love her changing dynamic with her bonds and how she is softening to all of them but most of all my girl is such a DOG MOM!!!! As if I needed another excuse to love her, she is fierce with her love of her Shadow puppies and it's honestly so relatable.

Gryphon-This man just gets better and better I am smitten with him!! I am so happy he was the FIRST!! (Although I hate how it went down bc the bond kind of took over) but the after was sooo sweet! The way Gryphon has always known that there is more to the story and pushes bc he wants Oli so much and their Bonded group makes me love him unconditionally! And besides that man is just freaking SEXY!

North-Yeah, he is my new favorite alongside Gryphon. There is just something about him, he is holding himself back, but he definitely has it bad too and has been paying super close attention to Oli. I love his bossy super intense vibe, he is just my kind of mmc and I am really the MOST excited about him getting closer to Oli. That whole coffee thing and the way he is always feeding her and holding her her gaze is so hot.

Gabe and Atlas- They bicker a lot, but I also feel like they are going to end up loving each other like brothers. I love how now that Gabe is realizes that Oli was running, he is all in and ready to be devoted to her. He is precious but also fierce at the same time and I really love him. Atlas is still so supportive as ever and totally down bad for Oli and super protective. I still feel like there is definitely something up with him though and he is hiding something.

Nox-He is still a totally an asshat and I would love to kick him in the junk for how he speaks to Oli BUT he most definitely isn't being an asshole for no reason. Sooo I am waiting to see what the story is with him. My GR girlies have already put me notice so I will leave a vacancy in my heart for him and hope he is more than he seems. Also that moment they had at the funeral gives me hope!

THAT ENDING!!! J Brees knows how to set up a cliffhanger and leave me with no sleep! Ok my lovelies, I am off to continue feeding this obsession with book 3!

Quotes I loved!

"I never doubted you for a minute, Sweetness. Fuck the rest of them, I already told you that it's us against the world."

"Don't take another fucking step near my Bond or I'll rip your fucking throat out with my bare teeth." -This was when I fell in love with Gabe!!!

"It's your fault! My bond is a whiney, horny little bitch and you're waving a goddamn red flag at it right now. Put a shirt on!"

"If you burn, I burn with you. You're not alone Oli. not for one second. I told you before, I am not afraid."

"No growling at my Bonds. That's naughty. none of that, and if you do, I'm not giving you anymore scratches."

"You make me proud to be your Bond. Even when you hate us, your backbone, endurance and integrity is unmatched."

"I was all in before you ran away. I was ready to give you the world and destroy anyone who attempted to hurt you or, fuck breathe wrong in your direction. You broke that. Give me a reason to believe that you did it because you had no other choice....or that you were unaware that you had them in us." And this is when I fell in love with North!!🫠"

"Okay yes some of it was cheesy but I loved it all and I cannot wait the two months until the next book there I said it"

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