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nadine_read's review
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
books_cats_kids's review
4.0
Good
Not as good as the first but still really good. This book seemed rushed. Not enough attention played on important things. It was like an information dump, to give a quick explanation of the beginning of Theo and Gabby’s relationship. This could have been much fuller and more complete. I love Theo and Gabby’s love and connection.
Her sister irritated me at the end and I feel that never got addressed.
Not as good as the first but still really good. This book seemed rushed. Not enough attention played on important things. It was like an information dump, to give a quick explanation of the beginning of Theo and Gabby’s relationship. This could have been much fuller and more complete. I love Theo and Gabby’s love and connection.
Her sister irritated me at the end and I feel that never got addressed.
cmisich's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
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? No
5.0
kristisam's review
4.0
A unique enemies to lovers paranormal tale. Little Mate is the prequel to Little Lies and gives us a peek into where Theo and Gabby’s extraordinary love story began. It will draw you in and leave you wanting more.
merrycain's review
4.5
This is a prequel to book 1 and I’m not a huge mystery fan so I opted to read this first. It was so good!
carissalittle's review
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
storiedconversation's review
5.0
First let me say that Little Mate is the prequel to Little Lies! I haven't read it yet so for me it was like starting at the beginning. I read this while I spent the weekend in the hospital and I will say this was a quick read. It would have really helped to have read the other book first so please understand my review is without having much knowledge of the characters.
That being said, this was how Gabriella and Theodore's story began. It gives the story of her parents being killed and her being on the run while he searches for her. I now am going to read Little Lies and will say this kept me entertained when I really wanted to just be home. Anything that can do that while being hooked up to machines equals quality, well written work by the author.
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. This review was originally posted on Wickedly Romance
khaleesimod93's review
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
5.0
I wasn't sure whether reading this would add anything after book 1, but I'm so glad I did read it! It actually added so much to Theo and Gabbys story. This details so much on how they met and how they became everything to each other. This book also shows how feisty and amazing Gabby is. I loved her in book 1, but I love her more now because of getting to know her in this one and then knowing her in the first book. Theo changed so much from this prequel to book 1. I love seeing the change that Gabby helped come about. The story of Veltross and the betrayal was only casually mentioned, but in this one, it went into detail. I got so much more out of this one. Though, I don't think I would have enjoyed it if I would have started reading this one first. Even though it's a prequel, it definitely needs to be read after book 1.
kfriend's review
4.0
Elena M. Reyes has created such an interesting and clever PNR world of vampires, fae, witches, and shifters- a world full of power hungry men, paranormal politics, and epic love. Little Mate follows the captivating Little Lies, though it is actually prequel, a story that begins before the pages of Little Mate to give us the backstory of Gabriella and Theodore- the origin of their love and all that unfolded in the past that led to all that transpired in Little Lies.
And Theo and Gabby’s story was mesmerizing- a tale of fated love and heart breaking loss, mired in years old revenge. Theodore is everything I needed him to be- a dark, enigmatic, and dominant hero whose heart only beats for his mate. If you adore a hero that shows softness only for his love- he’s for you. He’s got an unwavering and consuming devotion for his mate Gabriella. And he will burn the world down for her. Dark and swoony- just how I like them. And I loved seeing the different facets of Gabriella as we see their story upclose. And when these two finally find their way to each other- love at first sight. Intense, epic love. And a enthralling chemistry that has me turning the pages.
This series is a great foray into a dark, paranormal world with its own unique flair- and the fated mates devotion and super sexy chemistry makes it quite delicious. A great prequel, though best enjoyed after Little Lies to not change the experience of the mystery in that story.
However, this was also what made the first book so interesting because the entire plot was a bit of a mystery and we are given part of the puzzle to unravel. Fans of Elena M. Reyes won't be disappointed in her paranormal twist in the dark romance genre and those who love the fated mates trope will also enjoy this book.
And Theo and Gabby’s story was mesmerizing- a tale of fated love and heart breaking loss, mired in years old revenge. Theodore is everything I needed him to be- a dark, enigmatic, and dominant hero whose heart only beats for his mate. If you adore a hero that shows softness only for his love- he’s for you. He’s got an unwavering and consuming devotion for his mate Gabriella. And he will burn the world down for her. Dark and swoony- just how I like them. And I loved seeing the different facets of Gabriella as we see their story upclose. And when these two finally find their way to each other- love at first sight. Intense, epic love. And a enthralling chemistry that has me turning the pages.
This series is a great foray into a dark, paranormal world with its own unique flair- and the fated mates devotion and super sexy chemistry makes it quite delicious. A great prequel, though best enjoyed after Little Lies to not change the experience of the mystery in that story.
However, this was also what made the first book so interesting because the entire plot was a bit of a mystery and we are given part of the puzzle to unravel. Fans of Elena M. Reyes won't be disappointed in her paranormal twist in the dark romance genre and those who love the fated mates trope will also enjoy this book.
mcallan0627's review
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0