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trip_nebula's review against another edition
4.0
This book surprised me in that it was a lot deeper then i was expecting and i fell in love with the characters so much. Considering its short there is so much development in both of them and great world building, interesting look at mating bonds too.
I liked the way the bond was handled in that while theres that pull towards each other, its not an instant love and neither was really ready for it. The timing wasn't right, Rory is used to being alone and in his own space. While Caerwyn is used to looking after others and doesn't often think off himself.
While the romance is sweet and steamy i really enjoyed the conflict between them, with Rorys uncertainy and Caerwyns struggle between two places. I liked that he wasn't willing to put up with Rorys constant indecision and wouldn't accept being just part not all.
Yet i understood and connected with Rory more, i could feel with his enjoying his own space and routines.
However i did love how these two come together in the end, its so beautiful and can see how they balance each other it was great.
Also interesting side cast especially brother Sawyer, which is handled so well and glad wasn't skipped over. Teagan seems interesting and was glad to see Indra find her mate too.
Overall an entertaining and enjoyable read, with a good look towards the future. Shall look forward to reading more in the series and off the characters seen here
I liked the way the bond was handled in that while theres that pull towards each other, its not an instant love and neither was really ready for it. The timing wasn't right, Rory is used to being alone and in his own space. While Caerwyn is used to looking after others and doesn't often think off himself.
While the romance is sweet and steamy i really enjoyed the conflict between them, with Rorys uncertainy and Caerwyns struggle between two places. I liked that he wasn't willing to put up with Rorys constant indecision and wouldn't accept being just part not all.
Yet i understood and connected with Rory more, i could feel with his enjoying his own space and routines.
However i did love how these two come together in the end, its so beautiful and can see how they balance each other it was great.
Also interesting side cast especially brother Sawyer, which is handled so well and glad wasn't skipped over. Teagan seems interesting and was glad to see Indra find her mate too.
Overall an entertaining and enjoyable read, with a good look towards the future. Shall look forward to reading more in the series and off the characters seen here
dominike_d's review against another edition
This was choppy and wordy. I also could give less of a fuck about the fucking descriptions. We haven’t met Rory yet. I never will.
faysmmbooks's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked this. The emotions at the end as scenes get bad you cant help but feel.
Oh poor Rory he wasn't expecting to meet his mate but fate had other ideas. Rory wanted piece and to be left alone but his bear shiftier wanted Caerwyn. Wished I was with them to kick there asses. The two and froing from Rory makes Caerwyn giddy and me too. Lol. Scenes didn't include Caerwyn actually tracking in Saint Lakes for his reason for being there in the first place was missing.
Caerwyn is a dragon shiftier, with his sister they trained horses in the Wingspan coven. When their Alpha Gavin calls Caerwyn needed to go visit to see what was needed, taking Sawyer with him. The family was still grieving from their parents accident. Caerwyn was there best tracker which Saint Lakes needs with a Vamp problem.
I'm thinking fire will erupt when Caerwyn meets Rory..
Oh poor Rory he wasn't expecting to meet his mate but fate had other ideas. Rory wanted piece and to be left alone but his bear shiftier wanted Caerwyn. Wished I was with them to kick there asses. The two and froing from Rory makes Caerwyn giddy and me too. Lol. Scenes didn't include Caerwyn actually tracking in Saint Lakes for his reason for being there in the first place was missing.
Caerwyn is a dragon shiftier, with his sister they trained horses in the Wingspan coven. When their Alpha Gavin calls Caerwyn needed to go visit to see what was needed, taking Sawyer with him. The family was still grieving from their parents accident. Caerwyn was there best tracker which Saint Lakes needs with a Vamp problem.
I'm thinking fire will erupt when Caerwyn meets Rory..
khalleur's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-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? Yes
5.0
teresab78's review against another edition
4.0
New to me Author
It’s nice finding new authors that you like. While there’s not a lot of world building - we know there are paranormals and that humans don’t generally know who they are, but not where the fictional towns are located - I enjoyed the characters, their struggles, and the setup for the rest of the series.
It’s nice finding new authors that you like. While there’s not a lot of world building - we know there are paranormals and that humans don’t generally know who they are, but not where the fictional towns are located - I enjoyed the characters, their struggles, and the setup for the rest of the series.
jessie_h's review
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Car accident
isalaur's review against another edition
medium-paced
3.0
This is the first book in a series and needs a lot better world building and character development. It differs from a lot of existing shifter mythology so that setup needs to be better explained.
This story centers on Caerwyn a dragon shifter and Rory a bear shifter. They discover they are mates in passing and Rory wants no part of it. Caerwyn, already grieving and stressed does not take the rejection well. The story centers on then finally finding their way together and having it solidified when a crisis hits.
The story is jumpy and could benefit from a good editor. More character development could enhance our connection to the characters. There are several things mentioned like they might be important and then just dropped. There’s also some contradictory stuff.
I discovered in the notes at the end of the book that there is a series that preceded this one that might have given some of that background but there was no way to know that before starting this one. A note in a foreword probably would have been helpful.
This story centers on Caerwyn a dragon shifter and Rory a bear shifter. They discover they are mates in passing and Rory wants no part of it. Caerwyn, already grieving and stressed does not take the rejection well. The story centers on then finally finding their way together and having it solidified when a crisis hits.
The story is jumpy and could benefit from a good editor. More character development could enhance our connection to the characters. There are several things mentioned like they might be important and then just dropped. There’s also some contradictory stuff.
I discovered in the notes at the end of the book that there is a series that preceded this one that might have given some of that background but there was no way to know that before starting this one. A note in a foreword probably would have been helpful.