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For the Strange and Surprising: Where the Mongrels Are (Where They Are #1)
For the Strange and Surprising: Where the Mongrels Are (Where They Are #1)
M.F. Adele | 2021 | Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
I don't get the full force of this book, the reverse harem, YET.
Independent reviewer for Archaeolibrarian, I was gifted my copy of this book.

When I read a blurb for a book that comes to the blog for reviewing, my mind goes, very quickly, yay or nay. I was erring towards the nay on this one, as I read that blurb til it gets to the bit at the bottom that says this is a reverse harem romance.

As you know if you follow my reviews, I do prefer my books on the smexier side, and the more the merrier. So, I was gonna say yes, just for that.

BUT!

I don't get it!

YET! I don't get the full force of this book, the reverse harem, YET.

What I do get, though, is the ground work, the foundation that will build the relationship between all the majors players and Ada. We get a wonderfully written tale of making the most of what's happened to you!

Ada is dragged into a water spout and is spit out on the Island. The Island tries to talk to Ada, with some surprising results!

The island pulls people in for a reason, and has been doing for many MANY years. Why?? That much isn't made clear, and I'm sure there is MUCH that isn't fully explained yet, or even revealed about this island and the Mongrels, and the people from Earth that live there.

Ada and all the major players get a say, and I liked that here. While I do like to hear from everyone, when there are TOO many, things get lost. Not so here, you needed to hear from everyone, how Ada makes them feel, make them react.

This is the first in the trilogy, and the first I've read of this author. I can't wait to get my grubby mitts on parts 2 and 3! I hope I don't have to wait too long!

Only because I'm a greedy toad, and don't get my smexy times,

4 stars (but so close!!)

*same worded review will appear elsewhere
  
Instinctual (Rise of Iliri book 2)
Instinctual (Rise of Iliri book 2)
9
9.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
EVERY MAN WANTS HER. MANY WANT TO KILL HER.

Good luck to them….

In the second beautifully-crafted paranormal romance of this reverse harem epic fantasy series, author Auryn Hadley explores Sal’s gently-morphing relationship to the Black Blades—her comarades-in-arms and lovers ...

I'm just so in love with these books! We are back with Sal and her men. They are dealing with the backlash of coming out as all Iliri and finding the steel. Also figuring out where they stand in personal relationships. Balec brings in other elite teams to help with bringing home the steel but with it comes the race issues against Iliri. This was so good!
  
Grave Robbing and Other Hobbies (Grave Concerns #1)
Grave Robbing and Other Hobbies (Grave Concerns #1)
Jayce Carter | 2021 | Contemporary, Erotica, Paranormal, Romance
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
A dark reverse harem......

Ava is gifted with a cheeky sarcastic streak.....I like her. I also feel for her, she doesn't know her parents and was abandoned to the system at three years old. That's hard on anyone......let alone a girl that can speak to spirits.

Although she's kept under the radar most of the time she's managed to attract the attention of four very hot males (for various reasons).
     With this in mind I'd definitely class this as an adult read. It kept me interested from start to finish and frustrated me with a cliffhanger! Plus side that means there's more to come so I'll let Jayce Carter off haha!