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zoeybear7's review against another edition
5.0
First off I want to thank Rachael for this amazing read. She out did herself on this book. I have been waiting for Thereus’s book since book one. I mean a centaurs looking the way he does would make a great story. He not only looked hot but also has the added body of a black horse. Then you have his person be Melita. She is the perfect patch for him. She has the personality that matches him great. Add the nice fact that she is a nymph and the storyline is set for adventure and possibilities.
I like that this book could be a standalone if you didn’t get to the first one. The character Thereus was in the first book and that was where we got hooked on him. Saying that you could still read book two and not miss out on much. Thereus is strong in both books and he has his place and mindset to draw you to him and keep you where he wants you.
The emotions that were had in this book is what made it a must read. The things that Melita has been through made you want to just take her and hug her for the book. She has the right man to help her with all of her emotions and more. Not to mention the emotions I had while reading this book. The bond that is made is one to tells stories about and Rachael did just that. I am glad she took this story the way she did. It makes you not want to put it down until you knew what was going to happen in the end.
I can’t wait to see what Rachael Slate has up her sleeve for us to read next.
I like that this book could be a standalone if you didn’t get to the first one. The character Thereus was in the first book and that was where we got hooked on him. Saying that you could still read book two and not miss out on much. Thereus is strong in both books and he has his place and mindset to draw you to him and keep you where he wants you.
The emotions that were had in this book is what made it a must read. The things that Melita has been through made you want to just take her and hug her for the book. She has the right man to help her with all of her emotions and more. Not to mention the emotions I had while reading this book. The bond that is made is one to tells stories about and Rachael did just that. I am glad she took this story the way she did. It makes you not want to put it down until you knew what was going to happen in the end.
I can’t wait to see what Rachael Slate has up her sleeve for us to read next.
casseyt's review against another edition
2.0
I liked the setting, but there was just far too much that didn't work for me.
morebookspleaseblog's review against another edition
4.0
Not many of the books that I have read touch on nymphs and centaurs... and that's why I enjoyed this book! I was glad to see more Thereus! You are introduced to him in the first story "Moon Borne" and I found myself missing me some Thereus! What I also enjoyed about this story (and what I usually hate about the sequel to any story...) is that it gave just enough backstory so you don't feel like you're re-reading the first book all over again. Rachael Slate has a way of creating a lush and rich story and world that you feel like you are apart of the story with every page turned. She creates men who are to die for (literally, that was a possibility in this story!) and women who are as intelligent as they are strong. I didn't want the story to end!
nikkisbooknook's review against another edition
5.0
I am a total Greek History and Mythology geek so this hits so many of my buttons! I loved book 1 and have been waiting with bated breath for this baby!
Thereus has finally returned to his homeland. He had had an arranged marriage but his wife was cold towards him and he ran off to sea to become a pirate. But on his return he finds that his wife is strangely welcoming and smells...different. Maybe the separation has messed with his memories of his shrew like wife.
Melita is in a whole lotta trouble. Her gentle subterfuge has come back to roost!!! When she and Thereus met last time he didn't know who she was but now she is pretending to be his late wife, her sister. They look enough alike to pass with servants but with her husband???? Add in the fact that she is hiding another loss from him and she knows she won't come out of this unscathed when he realises what is going on. But she loves his son as much as he now does and she won't go until she knows he has fully committed to being a father.
I loved this little peek into centaur life! The passion, intrigue and subterfuge are all wonderfully layered within a very strong storyline. Wonderfully empathetic characters and a real life feel passion between Thereus and Melita. I loved the whole mistaken identity thread through the book and just loved how willing a certain servant was to help out. Only a former nanny has that kinds gumption LOL.
I'm now craving more Halcyon. I can't wait to see which mythological species is tackled next!
Thereus has finally returned to his homeland. He had had an arranged marriage but his wife was cold towards him and he ran off to sea to become a pirate. But on his return he finds that his wife is strangely welcoming and smells...different. Maybe the separation has messed with his memories of his shrew like wife.
Melita is in a whole lotta trouble. Her gentle subterfuge has come back to roost!!! When she and Thereus met last time he didn't know who she was but now she is pretending to be his late wife, her sister. They look enough alike to pass with servants but with her husband???? Add in the fact that she is hiding another loss from him and she knows she won't come out of this unscathed when he realises what is going on. But she loves his son as much as he now does and she won't go until she knows he has fully committed to being a father.
I loved this little peek into centaur life! The passion, intrigue and subterfuge are all wonderfully layered within a very strong storyline. Wonderfully empathetic characters and a real life feel passion between Thereus and Melita. I loved the whole mistaken identity thread through the book and just loved how willing a certain servant was to help out. Only a former nanny has that kinds gumption LOL.
I'm now craving more Halcyon. I can't wait to see which mythological species is tackled next!
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