naiapard's review against another edition
4.0
I went into this book, because I had read other works from this author, one or two years ago. They all ca be summed up to a lovers-haters relationship of a heterosexual couple, written in two POVs (his and hers), where, on the surface, they are both chasing some goal, while in fact struggling to keep their hands off each other.
Not that challenging of a plot, but, the writing, per se, does not lack in its skillfulness. I mean, even if the follow-up scenes are easy to anticipate, the pleasure that one gets out of these books is in the details, in the language form.
But, again, you are not reading some classic in life, the bar is pretty low.
I am judging this book by comparison with other paranormal/fantasy/urban-paranormal/fantasies.
This is not the latest masterpiece in English language, but nonetheless, the general tone of the writing is still somehow “eh, ok, fine”:
“My life had been all cold duty until she arrived.”
A bit sappy isn`t it? But we can go even further:
“What the hell was I doing? Trying to mark my territory? It was common with mates, but she wasn`t my mate.”
In all fairness, the parts that are the most cringe-worthy are those in HIS voice, while those in HER voice are quite good. Perhaps, the author is more comfortable with writing from one point-of-view, only, without having to make the jump to and fro, but for some reason she chose to do it in here.
But, overall, it was a short neat book.
It was quite welcomed.
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Not that challenging of a plot, but, the writing, per se, does not lack in its skillfulness. I mean, even if the follow-up scenes are easy to anticipate, the pleasure that one gets out of these books is in the details, in the language form.
But, again, you are not reading some classic in life, the bar is pretty low.
I am judging this book by comparison with other paranormal/fantasy/urban-paranormal/fantasies.
This is not the latest masterpiece in English language, but nonetheless, the general tone of the writing is still somehow “eh, ok, fine”:
A bit sappy isn`t it? But we can go even further:
In all fairness, the parts that are the most cringe-worthy are those in HIS voice, while those in HER voice are quite good. Perhaps, the author is more comfortable with writing from one point-of-view, only, without having to make the jump to and fro, but for some reason she chose to do it in here.
But, overall, it was a short neat book.
It was quite welcomed.
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aklingensmith's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent start to a new series
I love all of Linsey Hall’s books, and this is no different. Can’t wait for the rest of the series!
I love all of Linsey Hall’s books, and this is no different. Can’t wait for the rest of the series!
ethrone's review against another edition
4.0
this was so much fun and such a quick read, i can't wait to read more in this series!!!
kashumaru's review
4.0
A Slow Burn Mystical Romance
Firstly, I really enjoyed the character's. The FL is playing the role of a Fae to hide her true self in hopes to live her life fully rather then the death the Seer tells her as a kid.
Our heroine runs into her fated mate and is put into a situation where they need to discover why someone has died and how she ties into it. The romance is a slow build up as the puzzle gets solved and even at the end of the first volume of the series I have questions.
Out of all the amazing characters you meet my favorite has to be that sneaky, barrier defying Racoon that always shows up to steal those chocolate bars that are apparently everywhere!
The only downfall I feel was the constant bring up of her candy bars. It's almost as bad as reading one of those books where the male of female lead obsess over the opposite sexes eyes and figure and is brought up in every single chapter. It's not a bad set up to fill a little of that open story that needs filling, but when mentioned excessively it can burn a girl out or make her crave chocolate too in my case
Firstly, I really enjoyed the character's. The FL is playing the role of a Fae to hide her true self in hopes to live her life fully rather then the death the Seer tells her as a kid.
Our heroine runs into her fated mate and is put into a situation where they need to discover why someone has died and how she ties into it. The romance is a slow build up as the puzzle gets solved and even at the end of the first volume of the series I have questions.
Out of all the amazing characters you meet my favorite has to be that sneaky, barrier defying Racoon that always shows up to steal those chocolate bars that are apparently everywhere!
The only downfall I feel was the constant bring up of her candy bars. It's almost as bad as reading one of those books where the male of female lead obsess over the opposite sexes eyes and figure and is brought up in every single chapter. It's not a bad set up to fill a little of that open story that needs filling, but when mentioned excessively it can burn a girl out or make her crave chocolate too in my case
mylastromancenovel's review against another edition
3.0
I always find Linsey Hall's books to be intriguing and enjoyable. Every now and then, one is particularly good, but I always know I'm going to enjoy the book. Some stand out more than others, but in general, they are fun quick reads.
mimireadsthrillers's review against another edition
3.0
Usually when you read a book that has a rejected mate aspect to it, it's the male rejecting the female. In this one, neither one of them wanted to be mated to the other which I found interesting and different. This was a plus for me. Still 3 stars because it wasn't a horrible book, yet it wasn't great. Willi finish the series? probably
erin_kelleyy's review against another edition
3.0
i wonder if she looks the same as she did at 15 ??
spoiler: she REALLY doesnt
spoiler: she REALLY doesnt