strandedinbooks's review against another edition
4.0
A whole lot of badass-ery in this one that I didn't know I needed! I laughed, I gasped, I got all giddy and chewed at my nails the entirety of the book and I just couldn't get enough of Nashville and Carter!
This story follows Nashville Brown, aka K-Op 3, who was abandoned as a little girl and trained to work for SI6 after having been discovered of her A+ genome, a genetic mutation that enhances the senses and strength of a human. She then comes across Mr. Cocky himself, Carter Smith, who works for the COA. After having lost his entire family, he resorts to fulfilling his needs with women and getting shit done. Worlds collide when these two are put together to work on a mission, and the hate between them may be their undoing.
This was my first E.J. Mellow novel and I am definitely continuing to read more from her! I was so easily captivated by the idea of this book and these characters made it all worth while. I loved the intensity of this book and after having read something like this, I am now on the hunt for more!
By far, my favorite part of this book was Carter Smith. While he may be super cocky in his abilities, both in and outside of the bedroom, he attracted me for many reasons! One being how, despite the hatred between the two MCs, Carter showed such a longing and care for Nashville that allowed us to see his vulnerable side. Now, while we don't get to see this for quite a while, I may have just been attracted by his description. HA!
Nashville also stood out to me in this novel because she is just as badass as I would have imagined. Reading about her and these calculated moves left me feeling as if I were watching it unfold right in front of me. E.J. Mellow was able to write these scenes so perfectly, and I respect how much research she must have done for this to flow so smoothly.
Nashville also comes from such a tough beginning and I felt for her on many occasions. I love that we were able to see between her two personas, Nashville and 3. I thought that was such a simple but nice touch as we volleyed between the two and got to also see Nashville's vulnerable side.
I am so glad to have been given the chance to read 'The Animal Under the Fur'!
If you're looking for a hate-to-love story full of explosive, nail-biting action, two sharp-witted MC's, all while admiring some pretty clever and nerdy shirts, then this is your book!
This story follows Nashville Brown, aka K-Op 3, who was abandoned as a little girl and trained to work for SI6 after having been discovered of her A+ genome, a genetic mutation that enhances the senses and strength of a human. She then comes across Mr. Cocky himself, Carter Smith, who works for the COA. After having lost his entire family, he resorts to fulfilling his needs with women and getting shit done. Worlds collide when these two are put together to work on a mission, and the hate between them may be their undoing.
This was my first E.J. Mellow novel and I am definitely continuing to read more from her! I was so easily captivated by the idea of this book and these characters made it all worth while. I loved the intensity of this book and after having read something like this, I am now on the hunt for more!
By far, my favorite part of this book was Carter Smith. While he may be super cocky in his abilities, both in and outside of the bedroom, he attracted me for many reasons! One being how, despite the hatred between the two MCs, Carter showed such a longing and care for Nashville that allowed us to see his vulnerable side. Now, while we don't get to see this for quite a while, I may have just been attracted by his description. HA!
Nashville also stood out to me in this novel because she is just as badass as I would have imagined. Reading about her and these calculated moves left me feeling as if I were watching it unfold right in front of me. E.J. Mellow was able to write these scenes so perfectly, and I respect how much research she must have done for this to flow so smoothly.
Nashville also comes from such a tough beginning and I felt for her on many occasions. I love that we were able to see between her two personas, Nashville and 3. I thought that was such a simple but nice touch as we volleyed between the two and got to also see Nashville's vulnerable side.
I am so glad to have been given the chance to read 'The Animal Under the Fur'!
If you're looking for a hate-to-love story full of explosive, nail-biting action, two sharp-witted MC's, all while admiring some pretty clever and nerdy shirts, then this is your book!
mspilesofpaper's review against another edition
I just can’t. It’s bad. I thought that I would get a dark spy/assassin novel with a dash of romance but I find the MCs so unsympathetic that I have to DNF it. She has anger management issues and the weirdest phrases while he’s just horny and ✨suave✨ when it’s just making me gag.
michellesantiago's review
4.0
Fun read! I like the chemistry between Nashville/3 and Carter. They got together only the last 80%-ish of the book and I wish there was more time with them as a romantic couple. Their chemistry was fantastic throughout though and I love their whole antagonistic-hate-all-the-while-attracted-to-each-other they have going on--heated banters and fights abound that I just ate up.
Very Mr. and Mrs. Smith (movie with Brangelina), which I love because it's one of my all-time favorite action movies.
Very Mr. and Mrs. Smith (movie with Brangelina), which I love because it's one of my all-time favorite action movies.
amynoncsi's review against another edition
3.0
TAUF is a really quick paced, contemporary action book. I found it quite refreshing at the beginning as I do not read that many contemporary books anymore, I am more of a fantasy girl :D
Bu that cover is just gorgeous :)
Mellow makes you fall in love with her characters, quickly and there is no way back.
Funny fact: Writing this review from my university library as I have no internet at my house at the moment.
I was really interested to read TAUF and fortunately I was one of the lucky ones who had the chance to read this exciting book before the publication date. We get to meet our two main protagonists, Nashville/3 and Carter early on in the book. Nashville is a super human girl – literally she is amazing -, she is strong, clever, beautiful and really stubborn. She is the top of her field and the best agent MI3 could ever ask for. Carter is that perfect man you would love to wake up next to every morning, just dreamy. I liked his humour especially. He is an agent as well on the top of his field. However, one day on one mission these two meets, and the cauldron help us all hell break loose: D
It takes them weeks to finally manage and not to kill when thinking of that faithful night in China, however, their teams have different ideas. Specifically to put them together for a mission. TAUF was funny and hilarious throughout. I had a smile on my face continuously from reading (I will get crinkles because of this now ).
The side characters were loveable as well, strongly written, which sometimes I miss from books. I loved to meet with them and seeing how the story unfolds around them as well. I enjoyed the character developments, it was really interesting to see what will happen with Nashville and Carter, but it only lasted to halfway through the book. After that it felt a bit repetitive…It was a real love-hate relationship from the start, however, I found that the book was quite predictable throughout and there was not much of a twist, hence the 3.5*.
Altogether, TAUF was an interesting, quick, make-you-feel-good book. I have enjoyed it throughout, however, for me it was not on a level to get a 4*. For that I would have liked a bit more variety, a bit more turns and twists. Everything else was spot on, there was plenty of adventure and excitement in this book. It is definitely one of those books I would pick up when in a reading slump.
Bu that cover is just gorgeous :)
Mellow makes you fall in love with her characters, quickly and there is no way back.
Funny fact: Writing this review from my university library as I have no internet at my house at the moment.
I was really interested to read TAUF and fortunately I was one of the lucky ones who had the chance to read this exciting book before the publication date. We get to meet our two main protagonists, Nashville/3 and Carter early on in the book. Nashville is a super human girl – literally she is amazing -, she is strong, clever, beautiful and really stubborn. She is the top of her field and the best agent MI3 could ever ask for. Carter is that perfect man you would love to wake up next to every morning, just dreamy. I liked his humour especially. He is an agent as well on the top of his field. However, one day on one mission these two meets, and the cauldron help us all hell break loose: D
It takes them weeks to finally manage and not to kill when thinking of that faithful night in China, however, their teams have different ideas. Specifically to put them together for a mission. TAUF was funny and hilarious throughout. I had a smile on my face continuously from reading (I will get crinkles because of this now ).
The side characters were loveable as well, strongly written, which sometimes I miss from books. I loved to meet with them and seeing how the story unfolds around them as well. I enjoyed the character developments, it was really interesting to see what will happen with Nashville and Carter, but it only lasted to halfway through the book. After that it felt a bit repetitive…It was a real love-hate relationship from the start, however, I found that the book was quite predictable throughout and there was not much of a twist, hence the 3.5*.
Altogether, TAUF was an interesting, quick, make-you-feel-good book. I have enjoyed it throughout, however, for me it was not on a level to get a 4*. For that I would have liked a bit more variety, a bit more turns and twists. Everything else was spot on, there was plenty of adventure and excitement in this book. It is definitely one of those books I would pick up when in a reading slump.
xxamyrussellxx's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
The character development shone through in this for me and I enjoyed the excitement of the premise with the found family aspects. It was a little slower paced than I usually like but generall well paced out slow burn Romance for the length of the book
probablyytori's review against another edition
Nothing here to interest me. Might finish one day. Today's not that day.
ness11's review against another edition
5.0
*ARC provided in exchange for an honest review*
10 A++++++ Stars!!!
I honestly can't even begin to say how much I loved this book!!! I just want to shout-it-out from the top of my lungs how AH-MAZING and brilliant and fan-freakin-tastic this book is! Gahhhhh, just thinking about it, I just want to read it all over again. So good so good so bloody gooood!!!
Nashville (3) go on with your bad-self, she was out-of-this-world kick-ass! She was such a badass, my gosh was she ever! She was so strong and fierce and confident and loyal. I mean don't get me wrong, if you wrong her, boy be prepared to get her wrath. She's a tough cookie, but underneath all that, she's capable of showing her soft side too.
Carter mothereffing Smith, there aren't enough words, I repeat, THERE. ARE. NOT. ENOUGH. WORDS. Oh dear lord did I love you, let me count the ways.....
1. Friend
2. Protector
3. Loyal
4. Funny as hell
5. Cocky
Seriously though, Carter was so much more than-meets-the-eye. He was a man that showed his softer side. He listened and cared and made me love him even more. I couldn't get enough of him. He was mint chocolate chip ice cream, I just wanted to devour him.
"Carter’s heartbeat is a locomotive in my ears, his pheromones blanketing the sheets like an alluring aroma from a lit candle. How long has it been since I’ve enjoyed the touch of another?"
Nashville and Carter's relationship was explosive! Their anything-you-can-do I can do better mentality just kept one another on their toes. They were so hot and spicy and sensational together! They were out-of-this-world perfect for each other! I mean, they complimented one another to a T. Oh my gosh, I LOVED them so much! *heart eyes* for dayyyyyyyys.
I can go on and on about this book. I won't though, because obviously I don't want to give any spoilers away. Just know that this book is fantastic, amazing and outstanding. I 100% recommend this book!!! READ! THIS! BOOK!
EJ Mellow, I applaud you, thank you thank you THANK YOU for giving us Nashville and Carter!!!! The writing was superb and the characters were far and beyond marvelous! This was my first book I've read from you and why that is, I don't even know. You better believe I'll be fixing that. Can't wait to read your other books and read your future books as well.
10 A++++++ Stars!!!
I honestly can't even begin to say how much I loved this book!!! I just want to shout-it-out from the top of my lungs how AH-MAZING and brilliant and fan-freakin-tastic this book is! Gahhhhh, just thinking about it, I just want to read it all over again. So good so good so bloody gooood!!!
Nashville (3) go on with your bad-self, she was out-of-this-world kick-ass! She was such a badass, my gosh was she ever! She was so strong and fierce and confident and loyal. I mean don't get me wrong, if you wrong her, boy be prepared to get her wrath. She's a tough cookie, but underneath all that, she's capable of showing her soft side too.
Carter mothereffing Smith, there aren't enough words, I repeat, THERE. ARE. NOT. ENOUGH. WORDS. Oh dear lord did I love you, let me count the ways.....
1. Friend
2. Protector
3. Loyal
4. Funny as hell
5. Cocky
Seriously though, Carter was so much more than-meets-the-eye. He was a man that showed his softer side. He listened and cared and made me love him even more. I couldn't get enough of him. He was mint chocolate chip ice cream, I just wanted to devour him.
"Carter’s heartbeat is a locomotive in my ears, his pheromones blanketing the sheets like an alluring aroma from a lit candle. How long has it been since I’ve enjoyed the touch of another?"
Nashville and Carter's relationship was explosive! Their anything-you-can-do I can do better mentality just kept one another on their toes. They were so hot and spicy and sensational together! They were out-of-this-world perfect for each other! I mean, they complimented one another to a T. Oh my gosh, I LOVED them so much! *heart eyes* for dayyyyyyyys.
I can go on and on about this book. I won't though, because obviously I don't want to give any spoilers away. Just know that this book is fantastic, amazing and outstanding. I 100% recommend this book!!! READ! THIS! BOOK!
EJ Mellow, I applaud you, thank you thank you THANK YOU for giving us Nashville and Carter!!!! The writing was superb and the characters were far and beyond marvelous! This was my first book I've read from you and why that is, I don't even know. You better believe I'll be fixing that. Can't wait to read your other books and read your future books as well.