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ashezbookz's review against another edition
4.0
Run of the mill story, though with some fantastical elements which I kind of enjoyed - felt very almost... wolflike to me even though it wasnt - the gods and mythicality was cool to read I always love how everyone does everything so different so reading a new persons perspective is so fun.
cravingpages's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
theeclecticreview's review against another edition
4.0
I've been a fan of Kitty Thomas since I read Perfection last year. She knows how to pack a punch in a novella that leaves you breathless and wanting more. You are pulled into an extremely fascinating chase that only has one provocative ending.
Chloe is a valkyrie and has always been told to run from berserkers if she ever met one. Unfortunately, you can't run far on an airplane so she stops a volatile situation that could get everyone killed. Doing that, she has sealed her fate with Cade who is possessed by a very angry berserker. Once she touched him, she became marked for his mate. Now he just has to catch her.
There are actually three beings in this book: Chloe, Cade, and the Berserker. Cade's body is a vessel for the Berserker. My heart aches for Cade who is a noble and kind being who is possessed by an angry and vicious entity that only Chloe can tame. I love Chloe's funny inner musings as she tries to deal with an inescapable fate. Her attraction to Cade is separate from her lust for the Berserker and when she finally accepts her destiny it is a fitting end.
I love this fast-paced, full-bodied book condensed into 95 pages of exhilaration, anticipation, and fulfillment.
Chloe is a valkyrie and has always been told to run from berserkers if she ever met one. Unfortunately, you can't run far on an airplane so she stops a volatile situation that could get everyone killed. Doing that, she has sealed her fate with Cade who is possessed by a very angry berserker. Once she touched him, she became marked for his mate. Now he just has to catch her.
There are actually three beings in this book: Chloe, Cade, and the Berserker. Cade's body is a vessel for the Berserker. My heart aches for Cade who is a noble and kind being who is possessed by an angry and vicious entity that only Chloe can tame. I love Chloe's funny inner musings as she tries to deal with an inescapable fate. Her attraction to Cade is separate from her lust for the Berserker and when she finally accepts her destiny it is a fitting end.
I love this fast-paced, full-bodied book condensed into 95 pages of exhilaration, anticipation, and fulfillment.
tee_tee_lou_lou's review
2.0
Started out strong but lost me about halfway. Wish the Berserker and Cade where one and the same, not separate
lifeinthebooklane's review against another edition
4.0
This is a fun and very steamy read that I readily devoured in one sitting. It's novella length but still managed to pack in plenty of story.
I adored Chloe, she was ever the pragmatist with reactions that felt totally believable. Cade the man would normally have been too sweet for my tastes, but he was the perfect balance to Cade the Berserker. The diametric contrast of those two extremes of personality provided a wonderful foil against which the emotional turbulence of the story shone. It isn't easy to convey a believable depth of feeling in a shorter read, but the author did an amazing job of it here.
The story held my attention from start to finish and overall I really enjoyed it. The ending felt rushed though. The conflict barely started, and definitely not examined in any depth, was over in the blink of an eye and I didn't find myself convinced by Chloe's feelings. However it did lead to a very satisfying conclusion to the story.
The world building, whilst not complex, was sufficient to both add depth to the story and to leave the reader able to understand the setting.
I adored Chloe, she was ever the pragmatist with reactions that felt totally believable. Cade the man would normally have been too sweet for my tastes, but he was the perfect balance to Cade the Berserker. The diametric contrast of those two extremes of personality provided a wonderful foil against which the emotional turbulence of the story shone. It isn't easy to convey a believable depth of feeling in a shorter read, but the author did an amazing job of it here.
The story held my attention from start to finish and overall I really enjoyed it. The ending felt rushed though. The conflict barely started, and definitely not examined in any depth, was over in the blink of an eye and I didn't find myself convinced by Chloe's feelings. However it did lead to a very satisfying conclusion to the story.
The world building, whilst not complex, was sufficient to both add depth to the story and to leave the reader able to understand the setting.
allisonraderreads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
A short and sweet (not really) smut novella about a berserker and Valkyrie!
kelly_reads_books's review against another edition
5.0
Kitty Thomas you never cease to amaze me with your stories and your sensational way of grabbing the reader from the start of your story until the end!
This Berserker story captured me from the first page at 30,000 feet, needing to see what happened to these characters. Did the Berserker finally capture his mate? Did Cade finally figure out his role in this epic tale?
Spectacular book!
This Berserker story captured me from the first page at 30,000 feet, needing to see what happened to these characters. Did the Berserker finally capture his mate? Did Cade finally figure out his role in this epic tale?
Spectacular book!
miss_elite's review against another edition
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
toeteke69's review against another edition
4.0
Wow !!!
I loved this short story.
The audiobook was amazingly narrated. Troy Duran can growl to me everyday
I loved this short story.
The audiobook was amazingly narrated. Troy Duran can growl to me everyday
booknerdqueen's review against another edition
5.0
First of all can we agree that this book cover is pure hotness. This is Kitty Thomas second male book cover and I’m loving it.
Now the story, I couldn’t put it down, Kitty’s word and imagination are mesmerizing and captivating. It’s a must read if you’re new to her writing or a die-hard fan
Now the story, I couldn’t put it down, Kitty’s word and imagination are mesmerizing and captivating. It’s a must read if you’re new to her writing or a die-hard fan