A review by malissac
Kayden / Simon by Laura Wright, Alexandra Ivy
4.0
I always enjoy coming back to the world of the Pantera and this time was no different. In fact I think i can safely say that Kayden and Simon's stories easily became two of my favorite stories in the entire series. I haven't felt this good about the couples since the first few stories when we were just becoming a part of the world of the Pantera. Since Raphael and Parish.
After so many stories, we are up to 22 now, even just novellas it is easy to start to get lost in the world being built. To lose the connection you made when you first began to read the series, to have things start to feel stale and replayed. That isn't the case with this release. I will admit that mid way through the series I started to feel a bit bogged down by it all, never enough to stop reading them though because I truly love this world, but these two stories felt new and refreshing. Yes, the back story is still there...the Pantera are still fighting against Christopher and his terrible actions against the Pantera, but we only got a small glimpse of that battle in Kayden and Simon's stories. These two books revolved almost strictly around the relationship between the two couples and I think it was much like a palate cleaner. The will leave you feeling satisfied while still wanting more. They will leave you invested but refreshed.
Something else that I find keeps happening to me more and more as we get deeper into the series is that I want longer stories. I could have had a full length story about Simon and Tryst and still wanted more I think. I am particularly in love with their story, I am not at all let down by the story itself but wow, how amazing would it have been if they had 400+ pages instead of 75? I am all anxious just thinking about it, and anxious in a very good way.
If you are a fan of the Bayou Heat series you will not be disappointed in these two stories! If you are new...once again the authors and 1,001 Dark Nights pull off a perfect opener to a new world in the middle of its own story. They give you a beautiful glimpse into something new to you with out spoiling the story for you. You can safely read this novella with out having read the previous books but you will want to and if you decide you do want to make sure you go back to the beginning. The Pantera have been on a wild ride for 22 books now, every book has built upon the ones that have come before it, you most definitely want to start at the beginning. These are great books because you can pick them up anytime you need a quick read and walk away feeling like you got the entire story, perfect for your busy summer days when you just need some downtime. If you are a fan of shifter books this series is a must read!
~ HAPPY READING ~
http://www.readsallthebooks.com/2016/08/kaydensimon-by-alexandra-ivy-and-laura.html
After so many stories, we are up to 22 now, even just novellas it is easy to start to get lost in the world being built. To lose the connection you made when you first began to read the series, to have things start to feel stale and replayed. That isn't the case with this release. I will admit that mid way through the series I started to feel a bit bogged down by it all, never enough to stop reading them though because I truly love this world, but these two stories felt new and refreshing. Yes, the back story is still there...the Pantera are still fighting against Christopher and his terrible actions against the Pantera, but we only got a small glimpse of that battle in Kayden and Simon's stories. These two books revolved almost strictly around the relationship between the two couples and I think it was much like a palate cleaner. The will leave you feeling satisfied while still wanting more. They will leave you invested but refreshed.
Something else that I find keeps happening to me more and more as we get deeper into the series is that I want longer stories. I could have had a full length story about Simon and Tryst and still wanted more I think. I am particularly in love with their story, I am not at all let down by the story itself but wow, how amazing would it have been if they had 400+ pages instead of 75? I am all anxious just thinking about it, and anxious in a very good way.
If you are a fan of the Bayou Heat series you will not be disappointed in these two stories! If you are new...once again the authors and 1,001 Dark Nights pull off a perfect opener to a new world in the middle of its own story. They give you a beautiful glimpse into something new to you with out spoiling the story for you. You can safely read this novella with out having read the previous books but you will want to and if you decide you do want to make sure you go back to the beginning. The Pantera have been on a wild ride for 22 books now, every book has built upon the ones that have come before it, you most definitely want to start at the beginning. These are great books because you can pick them up anytime you need a quick read and walk away feeling like you got the entire story, perfect for your busy summer days when you just need some downtime. If you are a fan of shifter books this series is a must read!
~ HAPPY READING ~
http://www.readsallthebooks.com/2016/08/kaydensimon-by-alexandra-ivy-and-laura.html