A review by laurenjodi
Mate Bond by Jennifer Ashley
3.0
Mate Bond
3 Stars
While the book is enjoyable overall, it seems that Jennifer Ashley has lost the focus of her series. Too many shifts in location and inclusion of new and unrelated characters, which appears to be the direction of the future installments as well, have made it difficult to retain interest.
In terms of this specific installment, Bowman and Kenzie's romance is both heartwarming and heartbreaking. On the one hand, they have incredible chemistry and their obvious love for one another and for their cub is palpable. On the other hand, the lack of the mate-bond has resulted in an inability to communicate with one another. It is difficult to accept that a couple that has been together for 15 years and shares a child has never had a proper conversation about their future or love for each other.
The suspense plot involving the beast attacking the Shiftertown and the machinations of the individual responsible is convoluted and disjointed. There are simply too many unconnected threads and points at play to form a cohesive picture of events.
In sum, despite the promising romance and interesting world, the loss of focus has me seriously considering discontinuing this series.
3 Stars
While the book is enjoyable overall, it seems that Jennifer Ashley has lost the focus of her series. Too many shifts in location and inclusion of new and unrelated characters, which appears to be the direction of the future installments as well, have made it difficult to retain interest.
In terms of this specific installment, Bowman and Kenzie's romance is both heartwarming and heartbreaking. On the one hand, they have incredible chemistry and their obvious love for one another and for their cub is palpable. On the other hand, the lack of the mate-bond has resulted in an inability to communicate with one another. It is difficult to accept that a couple that has been together for 15 years and shares a child has never had a proper conversation about their future or love for each other.
The suspense plot involving the beast attacking the Shiftertown and the machinations of the individual responsible is convoluted and disjointed. There are simply too many unconnected threads and points at play to form a cohesive picture of events.
In sum, despite the promising romance and interesting world, the loss of focus has me seriously considering discontinuing this series.