The good + Sully never hiding his affection for Kit + Sully patiently reassuring Kit again and again that he is good enough + Saving the cat cafe + Sully The good + Sully never hiding his affection for Kit + Sully patiently reassuring Kit again and again that he is good enough + Saving the cat cafe + Sully being a total softie for the cats when nobody's watching + Kit's loyalty to Sully + Their mutual trust. Things happened on both sides that made the other wonder, but they never honestly doubted their connection or each other + Sully fucking shit up to protect his boyfriend, no matter the cost + (view spoiler)[Kit's insistence that Javier isn't so bad. (hide spoiler)] Kit is the perfect soft counterpart to Sully's stoicism + (view spoiler)[Kit's mission to make Talon a puppy (hide spoiler)]
The neutral o I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. My review remains honest and unbiased o I'm kind of confused. Are Javier and Talon MCs from previous books? Were we supposed to know who they are? o (view spoiler)[I don't know what to think of Kit talking to Sully's mother behind his back. I understand it a little, but Sully is trying to protect his family, and Kit just put a major hole in his airtight plan by connecting Beth to himself through his phone. Also, he lied when he said he didn't know Sully's first name, even though he said he'd never lie (hide spoiler)]
The bad - Kit made fun of Sully's orgasm face. I don't mind good humor between MCs, but making fun of something someone does during sex isn't funny, it just makes people insecure about something they should enjoy - Sully was a little too forgiving of Javier's torturing - No matter how much of a dick Javier's... nephew? was, he did have a point when he said Javier couldn't lead the family. Javier did not have it in him to lead those people, and it showed
I enjoyed this book more than the first, which was already good. I really dig the connection in this unlikely match, and I like the way they make it work together. I'll be reading the last book of the trilogy for sure, and would recommend it to people who like a grumpy killer going soft for his sunshine boy, and lots of cats....more
The good + The action movie vibes + The trust Harry and Asher built between each other + (view spoiler)[Harry saving Asher in a spectacular fashion (hideThe good + The action movie vibes + The trust Harry and Asher built between each other + (view spoiler)[Harry saving Asher in a spectacular fashion (hide spoiler)] + Their skills. Sometimes it's just so satisfying to read a book where the main characters are clearly much more skilled than their opponents + Harry's softness in the end. What a teddy bear + No drama about their feelings. They're both just down to earth + (view spoiler)[Harry's revenge on his handler (hide spoiler)] + The epilogue. It's a perfect ending for both of them + (view spoiler)[Asher yelling at Harry for only getting one kitten when there was a whole box of them (hide spoiler)]
The neutral o I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. My review remains honest and unbiased o As I said, this book reads like an action movie. This means you have to suspend your disbelief to truly enjoy it o "His lats and serratus anterior muscles defined and so damned sexy" is not an inner thought many people would have... Who actually does that? Just call it "boxer's muscles" or something
The bad - "The process of turning physics into engineering is complicated to summarise. Basically alternative energy resources to hydrocarbon fundamentals." I'm not even going to explain how wrong this is, but you get the gist - [Trigger warning: non-consensual sex](view spoiler)[The first time they had penetrative sex, it felt very non-consensual to me. Harry said no repeatedly, clearly vocalizing he did not consent. Asher just kept pushing and pushing. Eventually, Harry gave in, and afterwards expressed a lot of regret. The whole thing felt disgusting to me. The scene was in Harry's POV, so it would have been so easy to just slip in some mention of Harry secretly liking what was going on. But that didn't happen, so the whole scene read as non-consensual sex to me, which felt awful (hide spoiler)] - At the end of the book, something slightly supernatural was mentioned ((view spoiler)[Asher's 'memory' being more a dream vision of the future (hide spoiler)]), which I don't really like. I liked the sentiment, but I would have preferred it without the sort of magical aspect
Quotes x "Asher, I don't know what we are. You and me. I don't know the first thing about . . . that or where to even start, really. But I'll stick with you until you tell me you don't want me around anymore. If that's okay with you."
This book was basically an action movie with an extensive romance. I enjoyed it a lot, as I really needed something I could read with my tired brain. However, their first time penetrative sex really ruined the experience for me. I had to put the book away and didn't get back to it for days because of the disgusting feeling it left, and I only continued because it was clearly the author's intention that both characters had a good time. But afterwards, the action really started, and I read it in one sitting. Would recommend if your brain is tired and you just want to watch (read) an action movie with gay assassins....more
The good + Magic cats + Julien learning a language just to talk with magic cats + Julien's suspicions of Will. This isn't one of those secret identity boThe good + Magic cats + Julien learning a language just to talk with magic cats + Julien's suspicions of Will. This isn't one of those secret identity books where the other party is completely oblivious. Julien just doesn't know exactly what's up + Whisper coming out of his shell around Julien, and showing more and more true parts of himself + Julien complimenting Will for taking a bribe, and advising him to demand a counter-bribe next time instead of sharing the information about the bribe for free + Julien's intelligence. He was described as a playboy prince, but he was actually really savvy and a good leader + Julien giving up his playboy prince behavior immediately upon meeting Will + Both of them simultaneously figuring out they're in love with the other, and deciding it's reciprocated without hearing the words + (view spoiler)[The way Julien handled finding out about Whisper. He acted justly but not cruelly, and believed his own instincts (hide spoiler)] + (view spoiler)[Julien stating he wouldn't love Whisper anyway if Whisper was the kind of person who would choose Julien over his sister, and Whisper knowing he wouldn't love Julien anyway if he didn't truly believe Julien would never use his blood to control him (hide spoiler)] + Head cook Sybil
The neutral o The number of characters in court was enormous. I really don't know who were friends or enemies, who Julien trusted and didn't trust. They all started blurring together
The bad - The next book is not about the same couple! I am not yet ready to say goobye to Julien and Whisper :( - Whisper's past is definitely going to come back to haunt him. ((view spoiler)[Since he had to kill that freed assassin, chances are Barnaby will come after him too. (hide spoiler)]) I don't like that Whisper's plot is going to be resolved in someone else's book
Quotes x (view spoiler)["I could have died because I fell in love with him. Instead, I'm alive because he fell in love with me." (hide spoiler)] x "I didn't seduce you. I courted you."
I have been in a kind of slump lately. I was cranky about books I would have possibly enjoyed otherwise and felt like I didn't read a real good book for ages. This book was exactly what I needed. The romance is awesome, the characters are great, and there are giant magic cats. This book has it all. I would definitely recommend this book!...more
The good + The way each man accepts the other two with all their flaws + Cam saying he knows Alexei is a liar and not caring either way + Cam admitting hThe good + The way each man accepts the other two with all their flaws + Cam saying he knows Alexei is a liar and not caring either way + Cam admitting he doesn't really know Saint, but that he doesn't care because he loves him regardless + Saint and Alexei communicating telepathically + The way Saint is included in the relationship, even when he feels like he doesn't belong + Alexei's growth + How they all just know and understand each other, even without words, and take care of each other's needs + Triple POV (Saint's was really missing in the first book) + How Alexei and Cam don't have any issue with Saint's much lower sex drive + The portrayal of Cam's internal turmoil. Very well-written + Cam's mission to make his MC legal/ethical + Saint's interest in the environment + How Cam and Alexei took care of Saint (view spoiler)[after his hospital visit (hide spoiler)]
The neutral o I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. My review remains honest and unbiased o Alexei can't promise Cam he'll stay, and it messes with Cam a lot. I understand Alexei is complicated, but (view spoiler)[at some point he does decide to stay, while nothing has really changed as opposed to the previous moments where he refused (hide spoiler)]
The bad - The story of Cam, Saint and Alexei is far from finished. Yet the next book won't be about them anymore. There are still too many questions left unanswered and things we don't know about these guys to move on already - The plot with the Crows was a little boring, because (view spoiler)[most characters were new and unknown, so the first time we saw them was during the confrontation they died in (hide spoiler)]
Quotes x "Their name was Maloney, but the extra syllable made my brain itch, and even when I was five years old, I knew being Saint Maloney was a trip I couldn't handle, so..."
I really enjoyed this book. These men are perfect for each other, especially with the way they take care of each other's flaws without highlighting them. I wish they would get another book, as there is so much left to learn about them and a lot of questions are left unanswered. I'm very disappointed the next book will not be about this triad. However, I still recommend this book (after reading the first, of course) as this relationship is beautiful in its own, messed-up way....more
The good + The slowburn romance + Chast's romantic side + Galen overcoming his fears and anxiety by making himself feel stronger instead of hiding behindThe good + The slowburn romance + Chast's romantic side + Galen overcoming his fears and anxiety by making himself feel stronger instead of hiding behind other people (they could easily have made Chast his protector, but instead he became his coach and that's great) + Chast's respect for Galen when he realizes how much it took to actually call him + Chast falling first. I just have a weakness for the unexpected of the two falling first + Zola. She's a great friend + Gregory. He's a great friend too + Chast's love letter. Adorable! + Chast coming to see Galen's music competition performance + (view spoiler)[Chast going full John Wick (hide spoiler)]
The neutral o I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. My review remains honest and unbiased o The storyline with Blake didn't really have a conclusion and that made me sad. I would have liked some kind of final in-your-face o (view spoiler)[Chast was forced to retire. I didn't really mind, but it would have been a stronger show of his dedication had he decided to retire voluntarily (hide spoiler)]
The bad - Chast was a real dick to Galen the first half of the book. While it was part of his character, I didn't really get the warm fuzzy feelings that Galen did and I didn't really understand why he kept coming back - Their first breakup. I really thought Galen would have been more understanding, because Chast had already shared his own insecurities by then - Their second breakup. (view spoiler)[It was really clear Chast had some kind of traumatic flashback to his own abusive father and wasn't all there, but Galen didn't see that until much too late (hide spoiler)] - The fact that there were two breakups. I could have lived with the second, but two of them is a lot - No real conclusion to Galen's family storyline. I kind of want to see him bringing Chast to a family dinner. Can't wait to see what he has to say to his grandfather
Overall, it was a good and entertaining book. Unfortunately, I wasn't wowed, especially because breakups are one of my pet peeves and it happened twice in this book. However, the story was very well-written and I couldn't put it down anymore once they finally started their romantic connection....more
The good + Kit's optimism, despite everything he's been through already + Sully going all-in once he decided to pursue Kit + Communication (or at least aThe good + Kit's optimism, despite everything he's been through already + Sully going all-in once he decided to pursue Kit + Communication (or at least attempts at communication) between the MCs + Clear talk about what they wanted from sex and kink + Sully's skills. He's badass + Their compatibility. Sully's overbearing and overprotective, and Kit just eats that up + Sully trying his best to keep his family safe + Sully causing bodily harm to anyone who touches his Kit + Kit loving to flirt, and Sully loving to claim the boy only he can have + Sully going soft for Cinnamon the cat + Liam saying Tack is shallow for asking about his dick size as a prelude to accepting a blind date + Kit using his money to help his friends instead of spending it on himself
The neutral o I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. My review remains honest and unbiased o Sully forbid Kit from having sex with other men before they were actually together. That crossed the line from protective to overpossessive for me, especially since he wouldn't have sex with Kit himself. But Kit didn't mind a bit, so that's fine then
The bad - During their biggest dispute, Sully accused Kit of not communicating clearly. But Kit had said everything he wanted out loud, multiple times. Sully just didn't listen - Sully was kind of a dick to Liam about the whole you-can't-have-Kit-but-I-can-just-because-I-said-so thing. A little more compassion for his best friend wouldn't have been amiss, and then Liam could have provided that right back
This was a really good start to a new series. I'll definitely be picking up the second book when it gets out. This was my first time reading kitty play, and I think it fits perfectly for Kit. This book doesn't end on a cliffhanger, so it's relatively safe to read it already before the sequel comes out....more
The good + Ricardo taking care of August. He's so sweet (don't tell him I said that) + August's sappy thoughts + August planning Paschal's murder in caseThe good + Ricardo taking care of August. He's so sweet (don't tell him I said that) + August's sappy thoughts + August planning Paschal's murder in case he cheated + Ricardo just affirming August's insanity like it's the most normal thing in the world + August's torture techniques. Especially loved the shaving + Ricardo letting August buy him a car. That's so sweet of him, and August is really trying to stay within his limits + Ricardo letting August get away with calling him Ricky and honeybunch in public
The neutral o I didn't like Rayburn's redemption. He was a homophobe and never apologized for it. He didn't deserve Chandler
The bad - I didn't feel like the actual plot was solved in the end. They wanted to remove the contamination step from the drug-making process. Instead, there was a lot of shooting and they started a gang war. Nobody even knows about the contamination - not the cops, not the cartel, nobody of importance
I really like this couple. They're perfect for each other. Ricardo brings out August's serious side, and August brings joy in Ricardo's life. I hope their next book contains more shooting (they are, after all, hitmen). And I hope the next book will be about these men again, not Silva and Chandler. I'm not ready to say goodbye to these guys yet. Anyway, would totally recommend the series if you're into insane hitmen. Which is probably not a good thing to be into, but whatever....more
The good + Ash's friendship with the wolf and the cat + The descriptions of Ash's feelings. I felt everything right along with him + Lonan's sweetness whThe good + Ash's friendship with the wolf and the cat + The descriptions of Ash's feelings. I felt everything right along with him + Lonan's sweetness when they're alone + Ash's trust in Lonan and the wolf + Ash slowly figuring out who to trust and who not to trust + Ash figuring out how to make potions + Lonan hanging around as Ash's guardian angel and swooping in whenever someone is a dick to his precious charge + (view spoiler)[Ash thinking it's really hot Lonan killed the café owner for him. To each their own, I guess (hide spoiler)] + Ash not being put-off by Lonan's occupation at all (except for his boss) + (view spoiler)[Ash loving Lonan more instead of less when he finds out who the black animals really are (hide spoiler)]
The neutral o (view spoiler)[Ash gave up trying to escape into the forest rather quickly. I think his pain could have been described a bit more vividly so the reader understands better why he didn't try again and again (hide spoiler)] o Ash doesn't even spare a single thought to missing the humans he left behind at home. Did he really not care about anyone at all other than his parents? o (view spoiler)[Mixed feelings about Ash literally making himself forget Lonan. Sets up an interesting premise for the next book, sure, but it also somehow feels like a way to both drag out drama and solve it easily both at once? It's obvious it'll take suuuuper long before they will be back to where they were, but it also means feeling everything Ash felt so clearly as the reader is a double-edged sword here. Because Ash doesn't have to resolve his feelings now, leaving me as the reader with a lot of pent-up feelings Ash will not have to deal with because he just forgot (hide spoiler)]
The bad - The first half of the book was rather slow. Nothing really happened. I think over the whole book, maybe six chapters started with some variation of "the following weeks" or even "the next months" - (view spoiler)[If Lonan really wanted to say something in his own defense in the end there, he should have done so. He had the chance to talk right over Ash if he wanted to. So if I find out later he did not actually kill Ash's parents, or that he was forced with no way out, or that he literally doesn't remember the act I will be severely disappointed. His half-hearted and vague attempts of "I didn't..." do not inspire me much (hide spoiler)]
Not as good as the Monstrous series, but entertaining nonetheless. I'll probably read the next book because I love Lonan and I want more of him. Unfortunately, the cliffhanger doesn't really predict lots of happy Lonan times in the second book :( Aww my poor little killer. Hope his redemption happens in the first chapter so we can continue with the good times. Anyway, I'll wait for the rest of the series to come out before I decide whether I'd recommend this. It's a promising start, despite the hiccups....more
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