3 ⭐️
I’m not really sure how to rate this one. While there were parts that I enjoyed, it didn’t fit into my really like category either which is a disappointment because I Rhys Ford’s work usually.
There is a lot going on and when it held my attention it was good and enjoyable, but I did struggle with it holding my attention. I found myself actually watching the TV and chatting online rather than reading at times, and I honestly can’t pinpoint why.
I loved Angel and Rome, the brothers had such a great relationship. Rome was well portrayed with his struggle to believe that Angel wouldn’t leave him. I thought Angel was hard but fair. Their joking at times reminded me of my own family.
But I struggled with West, I thought he was a jerk early and it hard to alter this even when his attitude improved. I loved his relationship with his bodyguard and Aggie. Neither took his rubbish. I just never really understood why he was the way he was. It probably was explained I just didn’t get it.
I’ll read more from this world
3 ⭐️
I’m not really sure how to rate this one. While there were parts that I enjoyed, it didn’t fit into my really like category either which is a disappointment because I Rhys Ford’s work usually.
There is a lot going on and when it held my attention it was good and enjoyable, but I did struggle with it holding my attention. I found myself actually watching the TV and chatting online rather than reading at times, and I honestly can’t pinpoint why.
I loved Angel and Rome, the brothers had such a great relationship. Rome was well portrayed with his struggle to believe that Angel wouldn’t leave him. I thought Angel was hard but fair. Their joking at times reminded me of my own family.
But I struggled with West, I thought he was a jerk early and it hard to alter this even when his attitude improved. I loved his relationship with his bodyguard and Aggie. Neither took his rubbish. I just never really understood why he was the way he was. It probably was explained I just didn’t get it.
I’ll read more from this world
3.75 ⭐️
Re read
The parts I loved the most about this one was the main
characters. I loved Zig. Her and Deke’s interactions were well done. He had a great way of dealing with her, as she was not an easy kid due to her history. I also loved the way she took over Lang’s cats. So typical of cats.
I liked Lang and how he and Deke were together and how good he was with Zig. He showed strength to move on after his past.
While I liked the guys together it kind of felt like it came out of the blue, maybe because there was a lot of other things going on at the same time, but it felt like they met and then the next interaction they were each other’s corner stone.
I liked the flow of the story and how it progressed. The secondary characters were all well fleshed out and made me want to continue with the series
3.75 ⭐️
Re read
The parts I loved the most about this one was the main
characters. I loved Zig. Her and Deke’s interactions were well done. He had a great way of dealing with her, as she was not an easy kid due to her history. I also loved the way she took over Lang’s cats. So typical of cats.
I liked Lang and how he and Deke were together and how good he was with Zig. He showed strength to move on after his past.
While I liked the guys together it kind of felt like it came out of the blue, maybe because there was a lot of other things going on at the same time, but it felt like they met and then the next interaction they were each other’s corner stone.
I liked the flow of the story and how it progressed. The secondary characters were all well fleshed out and made me want to continue with the series
4.25 ⭐️
Wow this one was one I have been meaning to revisit for some time, as my tastes towards BDSM in books have changed over the years. I’m so glad I did because this one was so much better than I remembered.
Travis and Roe are some kinky boys. I love that Travis is unapologetically kinky and that Roe works his issues out throughout the book to accept his kink and to accept friends and be able to make a home.
I love the side characters, Haley is a treasure. So nice to see a strong female without her being a Bitchie character. Roe’s family while the villains grew and evolved throughout the book.
I now look forward to reading this one again at a later date.
3.5 ⭐️
When this one came out, I saw a lot of my friends didn’t like this one, and I’m laughing at myself now because I knew I was going to go against the grain. I think it was because I gave it time and wasn’t expecting too much. Yes it reminds me of A change of heart at times, but you know what, I loved A change of heart series, so I didn’t mind.
I liked Jason and how he was portrayed. He didn’t allow them to walk all over him, but at the same time he gave in sometimes a little bit easily for me, I was glad we got to at least see his thought processes.
I liked the side characters and felt like i knew them all, Hadrian and Tiago were standouts as well as Ode and her family. I didn’t get the same feeling of knowing him with Varic. I felt like he was just there not as well rounded out as the others. I also got a little confused between the types of vampyrs. The made and born aspect was confusing and I couldn’t keep a track of who was who.
I enjoyed the setting of New Orleans, it is a place I have always wanted to go to and that hasn’t changed after reading this one. I hope we can see some more from this world as I would like to see how Jason goes when he is presented at court.
4.25
Re read Jan 19 in preparation for Clematis’ story.
I love both David and Tulip even when they are driving me nuts by going around and around. I understand why both are wary but I wish they would talk it out and listen to each other. David’s loneliness and belief that no one wants him is hard to read at times. I liked that David questioned people perceptions and he was pushing the boundaries in his studies. Seeing Bertie and Arthur again, Bertie was as hilarious as always.
I also loved the secondary characters and especially David’s relationship with Flor. I hope we get to see more of him in Clematis’ book.
I love this series. Jax has always been a bit of an enigma. In this one we find out all of his secrets including the fact that he never intended to claim his two fae mates. Knowing the fae the way Jax does, he realises early that his mates will never see him as an equal so therefore he decides not to claim them. When Dean meets the two fae in the previous book, it opens a can of worms and has Jax fighting his wolf instincts to claim the two men. Only when other wolves decide to try and claim them does his wolf break free.
The first meeting of the mates doesn’t go well; in fact the first week together doesn’t go well. I liked that. I liked that it didn’t magically all work out easily because they were fated mates. Personalities got in the way.
The two fae Aelfric and Fafnir have been together for 300 years, and definitely are approaching finding their third with preconceived notions. But were quick to understand and apologise for thinking that their third would not be a pet that they could ignore.
Aelfric was a selfish character in the beginning and had a lot of growing to do. I felt for Fafnir, who finally had a chance of having someone to look after him. He showed great strength to go after what he wanted.
The fact that most of this pack are alphas, and alphas mated to other alphas the dynamics of this pack are at times hilarious. Especially when they are going into dangerous situations and everyone is trying to protect their mates. But underneath they are all a great family unit.
I wanted to give it more. I really did.
I liked Kat. She is a strong female character that is both tough and resourceful without being a bitch. She didn't take any crap and walked when she realised she wouldn't get what she needed from Darkness.
My problem was with Darkness. He was a dick for most of the book. Actions speak louder than words true, but his actions gave me whiplash. Part of me was cheering Kat on as she walked away.
3 stars