Winter Gift by Kitt Lynn

3 Stars

Mina wonders if you can die from loneliness. She wants Ivor but it doesn’t seem that he’s not interested in her. When they get trapped in the lodge due to a snow storm will she get everything she wants?

This was a quick read. Not a lot of world building or character development. It took about an hour to read. It will be interesting to see if the world is expanded. Mina was a bit of a passive woman who just wanted Ivor and thought he wasn't interested. Ivor wanted her but didn't think he deserved her. It was interesting to see how they got together.

Book 1 Madra Village

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Of Rain and Wrath by Katie May

3 Stars

Kass has had everything taken from her. The use of her power stole her voice, and she has no control over who she heals or when she does it. Until she is sold to a new owner. The fae prince who bought her wants her for his mate. What he wasn’t expecting was having to share her with others. When the other fae princes discover her magic what will happen?

This was an interesting book. I liked it and was digging it until it ended. I was very confused as to why it ended when it did as nothing really happens in the book. It’s like it is a bridge book but it’s book 1. Definitely willing to check out the rest of the series as I did enjoy the weirdness that this book was. Just maybe going to wait until they are all out.

Book 1 Death Whisperer

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Surviving Contempt by Jade Thorn

4 Stars

Melody has started her new coven and she’s trying to build allies with the council and covens all while taking on her aunt. Her aunt is determined to take down the current power and take over the world to form her ideal world. This would destroy everything Melody holds dear and she will do anything she can to fix it so her aunt is no longer a worry. Will Melody and her men succeed?

This one was so long. It felt like it should have been two books, but I am not complaining as everything major was wrapped up. I loved this series and this book wrapped up the story nicely. There are some plot points left unanswered, but she has a new series coming out in November that will hopefully answer some of them. Melody and her men get their happy ending. I am curious to see if they show up in the next book. Overall, the series was worth the read and you should check it out.

Book 5 Of Magic and Contempt

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Saving Grace by Colette Rhodes

 

2 Stars

Grace has zero soul bonds because of the gods but she is now the Prophetis. Her and her men may be separated but they can still defeat the gods and come back together if they work hard…but will they?

This series started off so good and then it got bogged down. I’ve said it with other reviews, but the five books should have been whittled down to 3 books. Each man didn’t need to have an individual book. This one just made me feel disconnected as each of the characters did their own thing to accomplish the goals to defeat the gods. The group doesn’t get back together until the very end and it seemed rushed. That was my biggest issue. The next one is there were a lot of loose threads that may or may not be in the next series/book but it frustrated me. I also wanted to know what happened with Grace’s parents and we saw a bit but not the overall conclusion. Overall, I wish I had skipped the series because it turned out so bad.

Book 5 State of Grace

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Breeding Contempt by Jade Thorn

4 Stars

Melody’s new coven demands she finds a witch mate and start popping out babies to help the coven. She hates losing control of herself and refuses. She has to figure out what is the correct route she needs to take so she has control of herself without burning any bridges as she needs allies to take on her aunt. Will she be able to win over some covens and the council for the help or will her and her mates be left on their own?

I liked seeing Melody call people out on the bull shit in this book. There is prejudice everywhere and she’s not willing to put up with it anymore. This book continues Melody’s growth and changes. She comes into her own more in this book. She accepts her mates and the direction her life is taking her. There are some big battles and confrontations in this book with some introduction to new characters that seem vital to the story. Can’t wait for the last book to see how things work out.

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Dare Not by Colette Rhodes

3 Stars

Dare is angry about the murder of his mother and isn’t sure he wants to head over to Greece to meet up with Grace and her other soul bonds. They need him to further their goals against the gods. Will he be able to let go of his anger and hurt and love Grace?

This one is just like book 3 and is unnecessarily drawn out. It was nice to see Grace get all of her men, but it took way to long to get there. It felt like the author wanted to dedicate a book to each guy which is nice if you have the plot for it but this very much felt like it should have been 2 books so far and then one more book to conclude the overarching plot.

Book 4 State of Grace by Colette Rhodes

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Civil Contempt by Jade Thorn

 

4 Stars

Melody is trying to graduate early as Adolphus is not safe. There’s a new admin who has allowed all out war on Melody. She needs to find a way to protect those she loves, and they all need to figure out who is going to help her and those working with her aunt.

Melody keeps fighting for those she loves. She keeps growing and learning in this book. There was even more drama in this book from her fellow classmates. Some of the solutions she and the men come up with are interesting and it does progress the story. I really want some of the people harassing her to get their comeuppance. There are more men introduced to her that it looks like she’s going to end up with. Still ends on a cliff. Can’t wait to see what they all come up with to take out all the bad guys.

Book 3 Of Magic and Contempt

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