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Merissa (13585 KP) rated Bound (Dark Reflections #1) in Books

Apr 6, 2023 (Updated Apr 10, 2023)  
Bound (Dark Reflections #1)
Bound (Dark Reflections #1)
Dean Murray | 2014 | Paranormal, Romance, Young Adult (YA)
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
As you may be aware, I am a Reflections Fan. I read book one and was drawn in. By book 2 I was completely hooked and just found myself further enthralled with Alec and Adri as the story continued. So I'll admit to being torn about this set. I loved Reflections and wasn't sure if I even wanted to read an alternate storyline. But then my curiosity kicked in and I started reading it. As always with Dean Murray's books, I ended up staying awake a lot longer than I intended as I "just read one more chapter".

The story is certainly darker than the original series, hence the "Dark Reflections" series title. You see familiar faces in unfamiliar conditions and surroundings. Some of the things that happen in Reflections don't or haven't happened here. On the whole, it is a brand new look at the wolf pack of Sanctuary and of the shifter world in general.

I really enjoyed this book, almost against my own desires, and am looking forward to reading more in this series. I think it will be very interesting to find out how Adri and Alec will meet up this time. If you like Reflections, then definitely give Dark Reflections a chance.
 
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *
 
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
November 19, 2016
  
Frozen (Dark Faeverse #2)
Frozen (Dark Faeverse #2)
Allegra Rose | 2025 | Erotica, Science Fiction/Fantasy
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
FROZEN is the second book in the Dark Faeverse series, although you don't need to have read book one first. The previous characters are mentioned, but not in a way that you need to know more about them.

Elise is the spoiled daughter of a merchant who is up to his neck in debt. So of course he sells his daughter. That's how the Frost Court planned it. Once Elise is there, her latent omega qualities come out, along with some brainwashing. Atarus gets what he wants, but isn't satisfied.

I am giving the three stars for the premise of this story. I liked the idea, even though I didn't find Atarus or Elise particularly likeable. What this book needed, though, was a massive edit! Even being read through by a beta reader should have picked up the plot holes, repeated (again and again!) questions and events, and the constantly changing personalities. And I'm not disrespecting beta readers at all! I won't list all the occasions, but they had me frequently scratching my head.

I have read quite a few by this author, and while I generally like them, I was disappointed in this book. However, after reading the last chapter, which introduces the next couple, I would still like to continue with the series.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Dec 8, 2025