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tmclain4's review
3.75
Brief Synopsis: This story follows bear shifter Deacon, along with his two brothers Nox & Riker. They all have blood thirsty animal halves and kill for the shifter goverment. When they meet with the local head of the cartel Deacon recognizes Rio, the son of the cartel head, as his mate. He proceeds to follow his mate and try to make him his.
I was expecting with the mafia and crime type themes that this book would be mid to high angst. I was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't. It was low angst and the suspense was light. I really was intrigued by the world and loved the found family aspects of this book. The three brothers really intrigued me and had me completely hooked.
Deacon - an intense bear shifter
Nox - a grumpy tiger shifter
Riker - an excitable fox shifter
Deacon and Rio were sweet together. The instant lust and draw to one another was evident. I felt the way the parents were dealt with felt satisfying in the end. It wrapped things up nicely.
This book did feel it lacked some depth and was on the fast track due to its length, but it didn't bother me. It still felt complete. I can totally see this series going in my comfort read pile for when I want a cozy reread.
Genres: Novella, LGBTQ+ (MM) Paranormal Romance
Tropes: bear shifter/human, fated mates, crime/mafia, instalove-ish, found family
TW: murder, violence, homophobia, parental neglect
Heat level: 🌶🌶🌶🌶 4/5 ( a few hot scenes)
Frequency: smut
Tears: n/a
POV: 1st person; Dual (Deacon & Rio)
OM/W drama? No
Cheating? No
3rd act breakup? No
HEA? Yes
Cliffhanger? Yes, but not for main couple. It sets up the story for Nox's book on a cliffhanger.
leersinlimites's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
booklov3r__'s review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
informative
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
annapendred's review
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
buffyloverlori's review
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5