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helyotrope's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
makenna_1842's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
roguesmith's review
4.0
This was my first book from this author. As I understand it, this is a novella set in an existing universe, which I haven't read because I don't read MPreg. I think I got enough enjoyment out of it reading as a standalone though.
This is Cody and Toth's story. Cody is a witch with only a very little magic - abandoned by his blood family because of that, he's on his own, other than a few friends at his coven. Toth is a demon, bound to a witch that he hates, and has to do his bidding, which he also hates. The summoning was fun, the snark between Toth and his summoner was great. I loved how unwilling Toth was, I could see how much he didn't want to do what he was contractually obliged to. Cody was such a ray of sunshine, I loved how he turned all the things he was supposed to be inconvenienced by into a positive by the end of the day.
I loved the Cody 'reveal' too, and his interactions with Toth. Yes it was quick but with fated mates that's usually the case and these two really worked well together. It's a fun story and if there are more in this series then I'd be happy to read more.
I received an ARC and this is my honest review.
This is Cody and Toth's story. Cody is a witch with only a very little magic - abandoned by his blood family because of that, he's on his own, other than a few friends at his coven. Toth is a demon, bound to a witch that he hates, and has to do his bidding, which he also hates. The summoning was fun, the snark between Toth and his summoner was great. I loved how unwilling Toth was, I could see how much he didn't want to do what he was contractually obliged to. Cody was such a ray of sunshine, I loved how he turned all the things he was supposed to be inconvenienced by into a positive by the end of the day.
I loved the Cody 'reveal' too, and his interactions with Toth. Yes it was quick but with fated mates that's usually the case and these two really worked well together. It's a fun story and if there are more in this series then I'd be happy to read more.
I received an ARC and this is my honest review.
jen_and_her_books's review
5.0
January Blues is a Novella located within the Sweetwater Pack area Northhabour. While it is a spin-off of the Sweetwater Pack books it can be read as a stand alone, you don’t need to have read the Sweetwater Pack books to get the story (but, since I ADORE them, I urge you to do so -but, no pressure
bookpimpfairy's review
5.0
Why did I wait so long?
OK, why did I wait so long to read this? Seriously? Love demons and love witches combined make my favorite kind of stories!
Jax does not disappoint with this new spinoff series from her popular Sweetwater Pack series( which will admit haven't read all of yet, have time be in a mpreg mood). A great introduction to this universe, and I can not wait to see who gets paired off next!
So yes, it can be read as a standalone, short quick read to introduce you to Jax paranormal writing style (which I love!). So dive in and enjoy!
OK, why did I wait so long to read this? Seriously? Love demons and love witches combined make my favorite kind of stories!
Jax does not disappoint with this new spinoff series from her popular Sweetwater Pack series( which will admit haven't read all of yet, have time be in a mpreg mood). A great introduction to this universe, and I can not wait to see who gets paired off next!
So yes, it can be read as a standalone, short quick read to introduce you to Jax paranormal writing style (which I love!). So dive in and enjoy!
bshaum's review
adventurous
emotional
fast-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? It's complicated
4.0
jacqueleenthereadingqueen's review
5.0
We've all had a case of the January Blues am I right? The magical time of the holiday season is over and now all those credit card bills come due. Not to mention the few extra pounds that seem to linger from all those Christmas cookies. Or maybe that's just me? Well poor, basically magicless witch Cody is having a tougher time than most during this particular January. His entire family has up and left him to parts unknown. Someone also recently hired a hitman to kill him. Although, that particular event could be seen as a positive. You'll get it once you read the book. Or likely it could just be that someone has summoned a demon to make his life utterly miserable. Yeah, that's most likely it.
Toth aka the demon summoned to fuck with Cody HATES being called to the human realm. He's quite happy living his demon life in his own dimension with his farm and hell cat. I immediately took to him. He's funny and sarcastic. He's also got a few morals I admired, though he's still a demon so don't be expecting a saint. Though he tries his hardest to get Cody down, it continually backfires which leads him to option 2: Seduction. I bet he never thought his plan would lead him to the love of his life.
I really enjoyed this novella. It was a lot of fun and also introduced us to some new characters *cough Damon cough* that I would LOVE to see in a future book. This novella is a spin off from the Sweetwater Pack series, but don't fret if you haven't read them yet, (WHY HAVENT YOU READ THEM YET!!?) because January Blues can most definitely stand alone. I do think it may up your enjoyment a tad more since there are a few small cameos, but nothing that would cause confusion.
Toth aka the demon summoned to fuck with Cody HATES being called to the human realm. He's quite happy living his demon life in his own dimension with his farm and hell cat. I immediately took to him. He's funny and sarcastic. He's also got a few morals I admired, though he's still a demon so don't be expecting a saint. Though he tries his hardest to get Cody down, it continually backfires which leads him to option 2: Seduction. I bet he never thought his plan would lead him to the love of his life.
I really enjoyed this novella. It was a lot of fun and also introduced us to some new characters *cough Damon cough* that I would LOVE to see in a future book. This novella is a spin off from the Sweetwater Pack series, but don't fret if you haven't read them yet, (WHY HAVENT YOU READ THEM YET!!?) because January Blues can most definitely stand alone. I do think it may up your enjoyment a tad more since there are a few small cameos, but nothing that would cause confusion.
mmromancereviewed's review
5.0
I love Jax as a contemporary writer, but I haven't read the Sweetwater Pack series because I don't read MPreg, but when she said Demons and Witches, I knew I was IN for January Blues and she didn't disappoint!
I absolutely loved the book from beginning snark to the sweet romantic end... this is not just a love story, but it's also a story of playing fast and loose with the demonic contract that you really don't want to be exercising AND finding out long buried secrets about the witch you've been stalking... this book had me engrossed from the start and it was well paced, fun, funny and sweet! It was the perfect way to avoid chores for an afternoon! I hope Jax continues to explore these fun characters, especially Damon!
I absolutely loved the book from beginning snark to the sweet romantic end... this is not just a love story, but it's also a story of playing fast and loose with the demonic contract that you really don't want to be exercising AND finding out long buried secrets about the witch you've been stalking... this book had me engrossed from the start and it was well paced, fun, funny and sweet! It was the perfect way to avoid chores for an afternoon! I hope Jax continues to explore these fun characters, especially Damon!