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roguesmith's review against another edition
4.0
I received a copy of this from GRR and this is my honest review.
What I liked about this: Everything. I loved everything about it, except how short it was. I always want more. I LOVED Lochan and Ervyn, right from the start I was pulled into the world and the characters. Everything was so well drawn I could almost see the training camp, I could see exactly how both Lochan and Ervyn looked and I just loved the whole thing. This is a great kickoff to a series, if the rest of it is anything like this then I'm in for a real treat.
It would be 5 stars, but for the length of the story - it's perfectly contained and a great prequel and I'm glad I waited to read as many as I could all together.
What I liked about this: Everything. I loved everything about it, except how short it was. I always want more. I LOVED Lochan and Ervyn, right from the start I was pulled into the world and the characters. Everything was so well drawn I could almost see the training camp, I could see exactly how both Lochan and Ervyn looked and I just loved the whole thing. This is a great kickoff to a series, if the rest of it is anything like this then I'm in for a real treat.
It would be 5 stars, but for the length of the story - it's perfectly contained and a great prequel and I'm glad I waited to read as many as I could all together.
geeknb's review against another edition
4.0
The world building, of an elven army and the different regiments, is excellent and information is slipped unobtrusively into the story. The author provides a Glossary at the back of the books but I felt no need to check it. I never once felt lost in the narrative or clueless as to who or what something was.
The Mutt starts the series. Written from the POV of Ervyn, a dark elf archer, it tells the tale of his attraction to the mysterious Lochan Feyes, a half-elf/half-human (mutt) assassin training for the elite scout unit. Ervyn is determined to break down Lochan’s defensiveness. This is the shortest of the three books and whets your appetite for what is to come. A taster that leaves you craving more. But for such a short story it really packs a wallop of feelings and desire.
I can’t recommend this series enough. Even if you aren’t a fantasy fan these stories are an effortless way into the genre and very character driven. If you love seamless worldbuilding, banter, sexual tension, and flawed but likeable characters then these books are definitely for you.
The Mutt starts the series. Written from the POV of Ervyn, a dark elf archer, it tells the tale of his attraction to the mysterious Lochan Feyes, a half-elf/half-human (mutt) assassin training for the elite scout unit. Ervyn is determined to break down Lochan’s defensiveness. This is the shortest of the three books and whets your appetite for what is to come. A taster that leaves you craving more. But for such a short story it really packs a wallop of feelings and desire.
I can’t recommend this series enough. Even if you aren’t a fantasy fan these stories are an effortless way into the genre and very character driven. If you love seamless worldbuilding, banter, sexual tension, and flawed but likeable characters then these books are definitely for you.
gillianw's review against another edition
4.0
4 stars
A lovely prequel to what promises to be very enjoyable story. I can't wait to read the next book!
A lovely prequel to what promises to be very enjoyable story. I can't wait to read the next book!
rellimreads's review against another edition
4.0
Cliffhanger. This is a really short story (less than 30 min to read), but enjoyable. Ervyn is obsessed with and pursues his fellow Elvin warrior, Lochan. Kasia Bacon’s writing style packs a delightful punch and it is so easy to fall into the world she’s created. The book ends with a steamy encounter and Ervyn deciding to alter his future plans for Lochan.
I’m diving right in to The Highlander.
I’m diving right in to The Highlander.
a_reader_obsessed's review against another edition
5.0
5 Stars!
Two words.
Fucking! Fabulous!! (Scuse my language)
This bridges everything I love and want from high fantasy and when mixed with MM, you’ve got one awesome setup for an uh-mazing series!!
Of course, my only complaint is that this was way too short! I want to gobble up ALL the books but I don’t want to be without! Regardless, I look forward to future indulgences but I must pace myself!
Two words.
Fucking! Fabulous!! (Scuse my language)
This bridges everything I love and want from high fantasy and when mixed with MM, you’ve got one awesome setup for an uh-mazing series!!
Of course, my only complaint is that this was way too short! I want to gobble up ALL the books but I don’t want to be without! Regardless, I look forward to future indulgences but I must pace myself!
lu3011's review against another edition
1.0
No era lo que esperaba, esperaba más fantasía de hecho, pero bueno.
Se siente como un prólogo para lo que viene, no sentía que tuviéramos trama realmente.
Se siente como un prólogo para lo que viene, no sentía que tuviéramos trama realmente.
layla87's review against another edition
4.0
This is a tiny novelette that introduces the characters of The Order series.
Lochan, aka The Mutt, is a cold elven mutt who's as deadly as he is infuriating.
Ervyn is a mountain elf who is utterly bewitched by Lochan, who doesn't give him the time of day.
until one day...everything changes and Lochan shows Ervyn the a teasing peak of what he is really about.
Onto book 2!!
Lochan, aka The Mutt, is a cold elven mutt who's as deadly as he is infuriating.
Ervyn is a mountain elf who is utterly bewitched by Lochan, who doesn't give him the time of day.
until one day...everything changes and Lochan shows Ervyn the a teasing peak of what he is really about.
Onto book 2!!
valerieullmerauthor's review against another edition
5.0
This is a great start to the series of short stories by Ms. Kasia Bacon. I thought the relationship between Ervyn and Lochan is explosive from the beginning and I like how their relationship developed in a way the Ervyn changed what he's worked so hard for because of his connection to Lochan. A wonderful and heartwarming story and a definite must read!!
marlobo's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars
Outstanding writing, vivid descriptions without subtracting agility to the captivating plot.
Yes, is short, hardly more than a presentation of the series, but is pure delight.
Outstanding writing, vivid descriptions without subtracting agility to the captivating plot.
Yes, is short, hardly more than a presentation of the series, but is pure delight.