Becky James

The Bind of Blood and Bonds is a roller coaster of a story that you'll start and not want to put down. While I loved watching all the characters change and grow throughout the story, Thorrn's arc is the one I was most interested in. He's always been super cocky (at times annoyingly so), but now, when we get to really see what lies beneath that cocky exterior. I don't want to give too much away, but this story will absolutely take your emotions for a ride. Danger, love, tears, and humor are show more all woven together to make up this unforgettable tale, with characters that will stick with you, and steal your heart. Highly recommend, but definitely read book one first to have a deeper understanding of the MCs. show less

The Tenets in the Tattoos has a great premise and I found the soulmate trope dealt with in an original way, which was refreshing. I was really excited to read it and loved the first third of the book. But then the plot gets convoluted with dream worlds and dream versions of the characters and that pulled me out of the story. It's a bit confusing. Maybe it was just me, but it felt chaotic and hard to read.

The world-building is beautiful and draws the reader in with ease. I wish I could say show more the same about the writing. Although the story is well written as a whole, I found that certain passages were overwritten, spending too much time describing mundane activities and speeds through more important things. I wish we were told more about the magic system—like how are tey traveling between Oberoth and Earth.

Characterwise, I find it hard to believe that Thorrn has any friends given how obnoxious his behavior is most of the time. All he cares about are swords and he treats Evyn poorly because she’s not what he expected. To be honest, I considered DNFing this book because of was sick of reading the story through his misogynistic, arrogant and entitled point of view. But I kept reading and I’m glad to say that he grows as a character and becomes a better friend and soul.
All in all, the story is interesting and original. It wasn't the best choice for me, but other readers may love it! show less

More than a month's worth of reading on various levels.

The World Below Book One by Vivienne Lee Fraser is a family-friendly quest that starts off in London and travels to Cornwall to rescue the parents of 18-year-old Priscilla Crown and Snake Fieth from the World Below that takes a day to read. 4 1/2*

Fire Soldier by J.A. Culican: Allow a day for this PG15 example of what can happen when domestic squabbles get WAY out of hand. 5*

WHICH WAY THE CAST JUMPS by Ava Silvers: Allow a full day for show more this NC17 paranormal involving grief, both fresh and old. 4*

Emissary by A.L. Morrow: Allow a day for this steamy MM celestial romance which travels all over the place. 4 1/2*

FIGHT FOR DARKNESS by Susan Stradiotto and Sophia-Rose Johnson: Allow two days for this mature adult cage-fighting paranormal supernatural fantasy phasing between Wickney, Wisconsin, and Penumbra. Trigger warnings for graphic violence and sexual abuse of a minor. 4*

Inheritance by Skye Callahan: Allow a long afternoon for this PG15 supernatural rescue romance involving experimentation on a child. 5*

Shadow and Soul by A. R. Colbert: Allow an afternoon for this PG13 paranormal romance quest for the missing ingredient. 5*

BENEATH THE WAVES OF NEVERSEA by K.A. Last: Allow a day for this strange fantasy adventure when Wendeline, Jonathan, and Michael follow Peter Pan to Neverland. Ronan Hatter is sent there by his mother, the Queen of Hearts, and this is what happens. 5*

Inferno Games by Elise Knight: Allow a solid two days (or three) for this adult paranormal supernatural visit to Hell where Quinn Amelia Valentine, 28, is seeking her kid sister Jenny Alicia Valentine. 4 1/2*. show less

UPDATE: This set is now available to read for FREE in Kindle Unlimited!