by Penny Angeles-Tan | Feb 12, 2023 | Book Reviews
I had mixed feelings when reading Fighting Fate by Alle. A part of it was because the first chapter was more like a preview to the future and the succeeding chapters did not really connect to it. By the time the story was anywhere near what the first chapter was talking about, I’d already read more than half the story. In my opinion, the first chapter was unnecessary and could be scrapped … or shortened and made a preview instead. Skipping over that chapter, though, the story as it progressed was pretty good. It was easy for me to accept why both Selene and Rocco did not want to meet their fated mates.
In Alle’s world werewolves don’t sense their fated mates by scent or touch at any old time so long as they are of age. They must be within sensing distance on a full moon in her world. It also presumes that their fated mate will also be a wolf. This made it easy for the lead characters to “fight their fate” as they made sure not to be near any other wolves on a full moon.
Moving past the first chapter, the story is easy to get immersed in. Before I knew it I found myself involved in the story and couldn’t put it down. I think Selene and Rocco are perfect for each other. Their determination to succeed in life is admirable and the reasons why they are avoiding the mate bond are understandable.
Fighting Fate by Alle has 64 chapters so it won’t take you forever to read. The story length is just perfect. Some chapters feel like they run longer than the rest (which they probably do) but mostly I’ve discovered that those are the chapters where a lot of things happen to our characters. If this is the kind of story you think you can get into, then you can read it on reading apps like Goodnovel or …
I was happy to discover that it is also available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble for $4.99! Yessssss! This means we can enjoy this book without paying chapter by chapter, which is a less expensive alternative. doing the dance of joy
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Feb 6, 2023 | Book Reviews
I didn’t know what to expect when I opened the pages of Stolen: A Cupid’s Academy Story by Jayce Carter. The only thing I knew for sure was that it was probably a young adult/teen story as the book cover has “academy” written on it. The preview gave a hint that there would be a romantic element so I was curious to see how that would play out.
To my surprise. the romantic aspect is not a central theme of the story. It is there to add depth and help us go through Mara’s journey.
The author did such a good job of setting the tone that I found it easy to slip into the character of Mara. I was depressed when she was and happy when she was. A big chunk of the book is depressed because she is, but it didn’t pull me down. I found myself immersed and invested in the story that once I started I couldn’t stop reading until my eyes gave up on me. I open my eyes in the morning and the first thing I do is reach for the tablet to read.
I just have one question, though. Why is the title Stolen: A Cupid’s Academy Story by Jayce Carter when the institution is called Larkwood Academy? That aside, excellent job, Jayce Carter! I look forward to more of your books.
The ebook of Stolen: A Cupid’s Academy Story by Jayce Carter will be available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble on February 7, 2023, for $2.99.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Feb 3, 2023 | Book Reviews
I added And Then There Were Four by Lillith Carrie to my library on Goodnovel probably a week ago but didn’t really start reading it until yesterday. I’m glad I did because it is pretty good. This author does have a bit of a problem with homonyms (like to and too) and synonyms here and there, but forgivable for an e-book as I am assuming it will get fixed before it goes to print.
And then I discovered that the paperback version (and its sequels) are on Amazon and Barnes and Noble for $24.99 on both. The sexy cover is the paperback version. I kid you not, I am very worried that it went into print without copy editing. I contemplated buying the paperback (as I would save a bundle if I did) but a very big part of me is also worried that I will end up whipping out my blue pen and editing as I read. Que horror! shudder
Copy-editing issues aside, I think you will enjoy this story. It technically falls under reverse harem because early on it is revealed that Ivy is mated to all four brothers – Damian, Hale, Talon, and James. However, 40% into the book and she has yet to be with more than one brother at a time. I guess I will find out as I read along if she ever gets with more than one.
In her universe, having four mates is not usual. Add to that the fact that she is human, unlike the men who are all werewolves. While, yes, the major conflict appears to be about the brothers accepting her as their mate, there are many things brewing in the background that make this story more interesting. Check it out on Goodnovel and other reading apps or you can purchase the paperback version on Amazon or B&N.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Jan 31, 2023 | Book Reviews
I received an alert a while back in my inbox that one of the authors I follow on Goodnovel had a new book. The book was called Omega’s Twin Hybrids by Saree Bee. Part of the appeal is, of course, that the main characters (two of them to be exact) are shifters. Finch is a wolf shifter and Jack is a dragon shifter, and yes, they are twins. Upon reading this my first question was “how” but I rationalize later that in Saree Bee’s world, it is possible.
The biggest appeal for me, admittedly, is the fact that the female lead, Grace (an omega), is a full-bodied woman. In literary circles, this is also referred to as a BBW (big beautiful woman), which makes her a very relatable character. Let’s face it, all the stories where the ladies are reed thin may sound nice, but for most women that is a fantasy that we find hard to get involved in as most of us (over 30) have already gained more weight and inches than we want.
In this book, there is no doubt that Grace is loved and twice over! Fair warning, though, expect to encounter a lot of sex, sex, sex, as our man Finch (in particular) is insatiable and Jack is no slouch either. Despite all the smutty smut (lol!), Omega’s Twin Hybrids by Saree Bee really does have a good story you can follow – corporate hostile takeover, self-image angst, family issues, and prejudice.
You can find this completed story on Goodnovel if you are inclined to read it. There are only 57 chapters and the story is fast-paced so I feel confident that you will enjoy it. I certainly did.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Jan 28, 2023 | Book Reviews
Compared to the 2 books of Anika Skye that I reviewed before this I feel like the writing style of Alpha Wolf’s Fated Bride by Anika Skye is very juvenile … which is a step down from the ones that came before. As a matter of fact, it does not read as if the author wrote it.
There is too much exposition, and the author gets lost in the prose. Thankfully it is a short story and I finished it in less than a day. I really wish it were better. Since the 2nd book was an improvement on the first, I (mistakenly) thought that this would be even more of an improvement. Instead, it regressed and it feels like this is the first book this author has written instead.
It is too raw to be published. I recommend running it by a copy editor first. Hopefully, he/she knows what they’re doing and can help make this better.
Alpha Wolf’s Fated Bride by Anika Skye is only 0.99 on Amazon and is also on Kindle Unlimited if you want to check it out. If you look at the reviews there are some who really liked it so maybe it just isn’t my cup of tea.
Fighting Fate by Alle has 64 chapters so it won’t take you forever to read. The story length is just perfect. Some chapters feel like they run longer than the rest (which they probably do) but mostly I’ve discovered that those are the chapters where a lot of things happen to our characters. If this is the kind of story you think you can get into, then you can read it on reading apps like Goodnovel or …
I didn’t know what to expect when I opened the pages of Stolen: A Cupid’s Academy Story by Jayce Carter. The only thing I knew for sure was that it was probably a young adult/teen story as the book cover has “academy” written on it. The preview gave a hint that there would be a romantic element so I was curious to see how that would play out.
I added And Then There Were Four by Lillith Carrie to my library on 
I received an alert a while back in my inbox that one of the authors I follow on Goodnovel had a new book. The book was called Omega’s Twin Hybrids by Saree Bee. Part of the appeal is, of course, that the main characters (two of them to be exact) are shifters. Finch is a wolf shifter and Jack is a dragon shifter, and yes, they are twins. Upon reading this my first question was “how” but I rationalize later that in Saree Bee’s world, it is possible.
Compared to the 2 books of Anika Skye that I reviewed before this I feel like the writing style of Alpha Wolf’s Fated Bride by Anika Skye is very juvenile … which is a step down from the ones that came before. As a matter of fact, it does not read as if the author wrote it.
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