The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
sinoclock's review against another edition
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I saw this book at the top of the "fated mates" category on goodreads. I read the book before this and then this one and both books are way, way too long. This book could easily be half its length and tell the same amount of story.
So many things don't make sense because most explanations are given on the spot in a very tell, don't show kind of way. The sex scenes are very dull. I had hope this might be a step up from book 1 but it's really very similar, in a bad way. I'm good off reading any more of this series.Â
So many things don't make sense because most explanations are given on the spot in a very tell, don't show kind of way. The sex scenes are very dull. I had hope this might be a step up from book 1 but it's really very similar, in a bad way. I'm good off reading any more of this series.Â
kdoss2707's review against another edition
3.0
At points this was very slow and boring. I have to agree with other reviews that this book is very similar to the first and the female MC are basically the same person. They had the same witty/stubborn/bitchy personalities with issues shifting/with their wolf. This book was a struggle bc the chapters are just sooooo long. This could’ve easily have been 40 chapters instead of 20. This wasn’t bad but I didn’t love it.
yamef's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
3.0
sophievacker01's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
couldntbedamned's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
I wasn't too impressed with this one, mostly because of Dante. The scene where he finally "broke" Jamie down wasn't hot or romantic or emotional, it was blatant manipulation and sexual coercion and left a really bad taste in my mouth.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship
Consent was dubious at best and didn't work for me.franny_gallops's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
nyasfenney's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
fulare's review against another edition
Writing style not my favorite. Plot bounces around terribly and between POV. Definitely needed more editing to be a cohesive story. It was all over the place.Â
laurenjodi's review against another edition
2.0
Wicked Cravings
2 Stars
As Beta of the Phoenix pack, Dante Garcea puts his responsibilities ahead of all else, including finding his true mate. But when Jamie Farrow, the girl who has loved him since childhood, suddenly decides to give him the cold shoulder, Dante's ego and his wolf stand up and take notice.
The first book in this series was OK (nothing truly original in the world-building, plot or romance), but I decided to give book #2 a chance. Unfortunately, it too does not live up to its potential.
Once again, there is barely any world building and numerous questions arise, such as how the various magical species revealed themselves to humans? What are the different species - their traits, abilities, and social hierarchy? No information is provided.
Neither Dante nor Jamie are as likable as the couple in book #1. Dante's overbearing dominance is not appealing and Jamie's submissive behavior (she is supposed to be a dominant wolf) when in his vicinity is annoying in the extreme. In addition, they have absolutely no chemistry, and their sex scenes are more mechanical than intimate or sensual.
There is also no real plot to speak of. The issues with Jamie's traumatized wolf are interesting but underdeveloped and resolved very easily. Moreover, the reactions of the rest of the pack put a damper on my interest in continuing the series.
Finally, the snark that began to grate on me in the previous installment continues here. It has the negative effect of making the characters appear to be immature adolescents rather than full-grown, powerful wolf shifters. Moreover, some of the language is excessively and unnecessarily crude (and I usually have a high tolerance for this).
The one saving grace is Jill Redfield aka Christina Traister's narration. Her voices for the male and female characters are distinct and she livens up the story as much as possible.
Overall, this is not my cup of tea and I am calling it quits on the series.
2 Stars
As Beta of the Phoenix pack, Dante Garcea puts his responsibilities ahead of all else, including finding his true mate. But when Jamie Farrow, the girl who has loved him since childhood, suddenly decides to give him the cold shoulder, Dante's ego and his wolf stand up and take notice.
The first book in this series was OK (nothing truly original in the world-building, plot or romance), but I decided to give book #2 a chance. Unfortunately, it too does not live up to its potential.
Once again, there is barely any world building and numerous questions arise, such as how the various magical species revealed themselves to humans? What are the different species - their traits, abilities, and social hierarchy? No information is provided.
Neither Dante nor Jamie are as likable as the couple in book #1. Dante's overbearing dominance is not appealing and Jamie's submissive behavior (she is supposed to be a dominant wolf) when in his vicinity is annoying in the extreme. In addition, they have absolutely no chemistry, and their sex scenes are more mechanical than intimate or sensual.
There is also no real plot to speak of. The issues with Jamie's traumatized wolf are interesting but underdeveloped and resolved very easily. Moreover, the reactions of the rest of the pack put a damper on my interest in continuing the series.
Finally, the snark that began to grate on me in the previous installment continues here. It has the negative effect of making the characters appear to be immature adolescents rather than full-grown, powerful wolf shifters. Moreover, some of the language is excessively and unnecessarily crude (and I usually have a high tolerance for this).
The one saving grace is Jill Redfield aka Christina Traister's narration. Her voices for the male and female characters are distinct and she livens up the story as much as possible.
Overall, this is not my cup of tea and I am calling it quits on the series.