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Zodiac Wolves #1
Moon Touched
My fated mate rejected me—and now I've been captured by someone even worse.
As the half-human outcast of the Cancer pack, I've been beaten and bullied my whole life. Gaining my wolf form and my fated mate is my only chance to change packs and hope for a better life.
Except when my fated mate is revealed, he's the future alpha of the Leo pack—our worst enemies. He rejects me in front of everyone, just before the Leos slaughter my entire pack and murder my family.
I manage to escape, but then I'm kidnapped by a far greater threat: the alpha of the mysterious lost pack. The 13th sign was banished from the Zodiac Wolves years ago, and I thought they were just a myth.
They're real. They're holding me captive. And the dark, dangerous alpha is offering me something I can't refuse—revenge.
Moon Touched is the first book in the scorching hot Zodiac Wolves series.
As the half-human outcast of the Cancer pack, I've been beaten and bullied my whole life. Gaining my wolf form and my fated mate is my only chance to change packs and hope for a better life.
Except when my fated mate is revealed, he's the future alpha of the Leo pack—our worst enemies. He rejects me in front of everyone, just before the Leos slaughter my entire pack and murder my family.
I manage to escape, but then I'm kidnapped by a far greater threat: the alpha of the mysterious lost pack. The 13th sign was banished from the Zodiac Wolves years ago, and I thought they were just a myth.
They're real. They're holding me captive. And the dark, dangerous alpha is offering me something I can't refuse—revenge.
Moon Touched is the first book in the scorching hot Zodiac Wolves series.
258 pages, Hardcover
First published August 27, 2021
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Elizabeth Briggs
46 books2,903 followersElizabeth Briggs is a New York Times and Top 5 Amazon bestselling author of paranormal and fantasy romance featuring twisty plots, plenty of spice, and a guaranteed happy ending. She's a Stage IV cancer warrior who has worked with teens in foster care and volunteered with animal rescue organizations. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, their daughter, and a pack of fluffy dogs. Find her online at http://www.elizabethbriggs.com
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October 19, 2022
Plot- 4/5🌟
Spice- 4/5🌶️
Couldn't put it down once I really got into it.
✔️Rejected mates
✔️Found family
✔️Werewolves and witches
✔️Zodiac shifters
Ayla (FMC) is a half human, half werewolf who's mated to the enemy pack's heir- Jordan. Once the bond strikes in place, Jordan rejects her. Being an outcast all her life, losing her family soon, she's on the run from him and his pack. Stumbling upon Kaden, alpha of the pack that's no longer welcomed amongst the zodiac shifters, will she be able to get her life back, and seek revenge?
Honestly, this book did not gain my interest immediately, it did start off slow. It's only when I got to the 30% mark I immersed myself in it and boy it's unputdownable. The characters, including the supporting ones are so easy to like (except for Jordan- man's a jerk). Some of the vibes felt so similar to Zodiac Academy but that should not come across as a surprise. The smut is written so well and oh Kaden 🤤🤤🤤
The cliffhanger was so good, I've got to read the next one ASAP! 😩
Spice- 4/5🌶️
Couldn't put it down once I really got into it.
✔️Rejected mates
✔️Found family
✔️Werewolves and witches
✔️Zodiac shifters
Ayla (FMC) is a half human, half werewolf who's mated to the enemy pack's heir- Jordan. Once the bond strikes in place, Jordan rejects her. Being an outcast all her life, losing her family soon, she's on the run from him and his pack. Stumbling upon Kaden, alpha of the pack that's no longer welcomed amongst the zodiac shifters, will she be able to get her life back, and seek revenge?
Honestly, this book did not gain my interest immediately, it did start off slow. It's only when I got to the 30% mark I immersed myself in it and boy it's unputdownable. The characters, including the supporting ones are so easy to like (except for Jordan- man's a jerk). Some of the vibes felt so similar to Zodiac Academy but that should not come across as a surprise. The smut is written so well and oh Kaden 🤤🤤🤤
The cliffhanger was so good, I've got to read the next one ASAP! 😩
September 24, 2021
1 ⭐️
I apologise for the amount of dislike I'm about to show for this book in advance.
First, I just want to understand, was the author aiming for this book to be exactly like all the other werewolf stories on wattpad?? cuz if the answer is yes, then I'd like to tell you she wasn't even on par with the average writers who write even better plots on wattpad. And yes, I've read more than 100 of them (on wattpad) and thought that maybe an author would write it more expertly. I was wrong :)
Second, where is the romance? The only 2 things that happened between Kaden and Ayla was sex, and that was all it was, just sex, and a kiss and there you have it; their entire romance in a sentence.
Last but not least, the beginning; it's written in the summary of the book that she gets rejected by her fated mate so everyone knew what to expect, but why waste 5-6 chapters of your book just describing that??? I understand that one can't just write "She was rejected." and stop and that we need elaboration but 5 chapters to say that her parents, pack, and everyone else (besides her bestie and her bro) hate her?!
Honestly, I'm so disappointed I wasted time reading this. There was absolutely nothing I enjoyed about this book.
I apologise for the amount of dislike I'm about to show for this book in advance.
First, I just want to understand, was the author aiming for this book to be exactly like all the other werewolf stories on wattpad?? cuz if the answer is yes, then I'd like to tell you she wasn't even on par with the average writers who write even better plots on wattpad. And yes, I've read more than 100 of them (on wattpad) and thought that maybe an author would write it more expertly. I was wrong :)
Second, where is the romance? The only 2 things that happened between Kaden and Ayla was sex, and that was all it was, just sex, and a kiss and there you have it; their entire romance in a sentence.
Last but not least, the beginning; it's written in the summary of the book that she gets rejected by her fated mate so everyone knew what to expect, but why waste 5-6 chapters of your book just describing that??? I understand that one can't just write "She was rejected." and stop and that we need elaboration but 5 chapters to say that her parents, pack, and everyone else (besides her bestie and her bro) hate her?!
Honestly, I'm so disappointed I wasted time reading this. There was absolutely nothing I enjoyed about this book.
December 14, 2021
I’m fucking screaming!!!! I loved this book so much i read it in one sitting while in awe. I’m speechless this was so good and fun and i love the rejected mate plotline and I love Ayla. The end destroyed me and i need the next one immediately. AHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! Thank you for reading my review.
January 25, 2022
This book has political intrigue, shifter pack backstabbing, pack battles and a poorly poorly written 'romance'. Our heroine is so beaten down from the start. She's physically beaten by her father, she's beaten by her fellow pack mates, all because she isn't a full shifter. Her only hope lies in a ceremony involving all 12 zodiac shifter packs coming together and some of them finding life mates.
This story had a lot of promise, but the writing felt juvenile. The way the hero is written, the way he treats the h, is silly. And she's been so abused that she just excepts his constant testing of her, his treatment of her as normal behavior. (I hated that he made her the pack janitor) I think his attitude is supposed to be all mysterious and sexy but it just comes off like he's somewhat aloof and an ass.
There is graphic I have a feeling the future books will have her kicking some butt but this one is just one big 'poor me, everyone is mean to me' story.
Seeing as this one ends on a cliffhanger, and I wasn't all excited about the overall story, I doubt I'll be reading further in the series.
This story had a lot of promise, but the writing felt juvenile. The way the hero is written, the way he treats the h, is silly. And she's been so abused that she just excepts his constant testing of her, his treatment of her as normal behavior. (I hated that he made her the pack janitor) I think his attitude is supposed to be all mysterious and sexy but it just comes off like he's somewhat aloof and an ass.
There is graphic I have a feeling the future books will have her kicking some butt but this one is just one big 'poor me, everyone is mean to me' story.
Seeing as this one ends on a cliffhanger, and I wasn't all excited about the overall story, I doubt I'll be reading further in the series.
September 18, 2021
OK THIS WAS SO GOOD GUYS!!! A spicy wolf-shifter romance series? YES! YES!
Elizabeth Briggs has just become one of my favorite writers I discovered this year. Her writing pulls you in with every page, the book is unputdownable! I ended up binge reading this in 2 days and got a book-hungover from it and only the sequel will cure me :)
Moon Touched follows the story of Ayla, a half-breed wolf-shifter from the Cancer pack. Each of the wolf packs are based on zodiac signs and have unique abilities according to their sign. Ayla has been the outsider of her pack ever since she was born, mistreated and bullied by her family and the other pack-members, with exception for her half-brother Wesley and her bestfriend Mira. Her only hope of escape is that she might be mated with a wolf from another pack on the Convergence ceremony.
The worst possible outcome happens during the ceremony, and Ayla finds herself humiliated, rejected and alone. She ends up being taken captivate by the 13th zodiac pack, a myth that up until that moment she didn't even know existed. I really liked Ayla's character and found her easy to connect to. I felt true rage and a burning need for revenge for the things she had to go through. One of my favorite tropes is fated-mates and I was glad to see the spin that the author brought to this trope with an unexpected turn of events that now has me curious for what will happen.
At first I thought this was a YA read, but soon came to realize its a NA read and I am so glad it is! The spiciness and chemistry was on point, Elizabeth Briggs is a master of creating sizzling sexual tension! We have two extremely hot male wolf alphas; one who was thought to be evil but seems to be good and one who we thought was good but seems to be evil (YASSSSS all the morally gray characters!). Now I can't wait to see what Ayla will do after that cliffhanger ending!
Thank you to the author for gifting me a copy!
Elizabeth Briggs has just become one of my favorite writers I discovered this year. Her writing pulls you in with every page, the book is unputdownable! I ended up binge reading this in 2 days and got a book-hungover from it and only the sequel will cure me :)
Moon Touched follows the story of Ayla, a half-breed wolf-shifter from the Cancer pack. Each of the wolf packs are based on zodiac signs and have unique abilities according to their sign. Ayla has been the outsider of her pack ever since she was born, mistreated and bullied by her family and the other pack-members, with exception for her half-brother Wesley and her bestfriend Mira. Her only hope of escape is that she might be mated with a wolf from another pack on the Convergence ceremony.
The worst possible outcome happens during the ceremony, and Ayla finds herself humiliated, rejected and alone. She ends up being taken captivate by the 13th zodiac pack, a myth that up until that moment she didn't even know existed. I really liked Ayla's character and found her easy to connect to. I felt true rage and a burning need for revenge for the things she had to go through. One of my favorite tropes is fated-mates and I was glad to see the spin that the author brought to this trope with an unexpected turn of events that now has me curious for what will happen.
At first I thought this was a YA read, but soon came to realize its a NA read and I am so glad it is! The spiciness and chemistry was on point, Elizabeth Briggs is a master of creating sizzling sexual tension! We have two extremely hot male wolf alphas; one who was thought to be evil but seems to be good and one who we thought was good but seems to be evil (YASSSSS all the morally gray characters!). Now I can't wait to see what Ayla will do after that cliffhanger ending!
Thank you to the author for gifting me a copy!
January 24, 2022
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This was a very well-written and character-driven story. I loved it so much. The cliffhanger ending did leave a bad taste in my mouth, however. Had the story cut off in the week it took for the final "meeting" to take place I would have been happier because I would have considered that a natural stopping point in the story. I won't take away any stars from my rating because of this just know that I'm very angry about it.
The author did a fantastic job introducing Ayla and making her a sympathetic character. I loved that we got a taste of what her "family" life was like before things went haywire. That's not an easy thing to do and I appreciated how the author went about it. I also liked her slow evolution into having a spine, realizing that she's not a waste of space and that she deserves to be treated with respect regardless.
Kaden. I love to hate him and still like him all at the same time. He's usually a hard*ss but when his armor shows the slightest crack he's a man who actually FEELS things. I know, I know! Impressive right? On a more serious note, he's gone through quite a bit not all dissimilar to Ayla. I really like them together. I just hope for Ayla's sake that he also feels the same way considering how this book ended.
The end, as I've mentioned in this review, really sucked. This wasn't a cliffhanger that hurt. This one was one of those frustrating ones. You know that things will eventually right themselves but it's going to be a long journey to get to that place. I'll just be over here pouting until that happens. I'm lucky in a way because the next book is already out (when I'm writing this) but I have a feeling that I'm going to have to wait for the third book and it's not going to be pretty.
This was a very well-written and character-driven story. I loved it so much. The cliffhanger ending did leave a bad taste in my mouth, however. Had the story cut off in the week it took for the final "meeting" to take place I would have been happier because I would have considered that a natural stopping point in the story. I won't take away any stars from my rating because of this just know that I'm very angry about it.
The author did a fantastic job introducing Ayla and making her a sympathetic character. I loved that we got a taste of what her "family" life was like before things went haywire. That's not an easy thing to do and I appreciated how the author went about it. I also liked her slow evolution into having a spine, realizing that she's not a waste of space and that she deserves to be treated with respect regardless.
Kaden. I love to hate him and still like him all at the same time. He's usually a hard*ss but when his armor shows the slightest crack he's a man who actually FEELS things. I know, I know! Impressive right? On a more serious note, he's gone through quite a bit not all dissimilar to Ayla. I really like them together. I just hope for Ayla's sake that he also feels the same way considering how this book ended.
The end, as I've mentioned in this review, really sucked. This wasn't a cliffhanger that hurt. This one was one of those frustrating ones. You know that things will eventually right themselves but it's going to be a long journey to get to that place. I'll just be over here pouting until that happens. I'm lucky in a way because the next book is already out (when I'm writing this) but I have a feeling that I'm going to have to wait for the third book and it's not going to be pretty.
February 21, 2023
"Little wolf, you were never broken, only beaten and bruised. All you needed was someone to believe in you."
5 stars!
This book was exactly what I needed after my lackluster previous read! This brilliant novel had everything that I love in a rejected mate shifter story--angst, drama, action, and steamy romance--compounded with great characters that were easy to love. I loved Ayla's strength in the face of everything that she's been through her entire life; she was stubborn in the best way and never gave up. Kaden is my absolute favorite kind of hero--broody, mysterious, and heartbroken--and I cannot wait for more from his angsty heart 🖤
Overall, I absolutely loved this story, and I am so stoked to meet Elizabeth Briggs at Apollycon next week!
Tropes: rejected mates, outcast heroine, heroine-on-the-run, broody hero, fated mates, found family, mating frenzy
My Kaden, the mysterious, broody and irresistible alpha of the lost pack...
January 3, 2023
I absolutely loved this book!❤❤❤
It is in my top 2 rejected mates stories! For me it was right on par with Jaymin Eve's Rejected.
I loved the world, it was so original with the different Zodiac packs and their special powers. I liked the idea of the Sun and Moon witches, even if the Sun are bitches.
It is in my top 2 rejected mates stories! For me it was right on par with Jaymin Eve's Rejected.
I loved the world, it was so original with the different Zodiac packs and their special powers. I liked the idea of the Sun and Moon witches, even if the Sun are bitches.
March 9, 2022
4 stars
WOAH
I can't believe I haven't read this sooner.
Zodiacs x Shifters. . . *Chef's kiss *
I'm a Leo, so I was kinda sad that we are the bad guys.
Can't wait to read the rest of the series
WOAH
I can't believe I haven't read this sooner.
Zodiacs x Shifters. . . *Chef's kiss *
I'm a Leo, so I was kinda sad that we are the bad guys.
Can't wait to read the rest of the series
January 18, 2023
I’ve read the first 3 books in this series in two days. I’m an addict now to the Zodiac Wolves.
January 9, 2023
My first read of the year and it was pretty amazing! Classic wolf story about mate bonds and pack but with an addition of zodiac signs. Personally being a Cancerian I was a bit offended by the negative portrayal of my sign but later on I realized that each sign has their pros and cons and that I shouldn't feel so negative about so called signs. The characters were good. Although I don't relate much with the female MC on a personal level I still admired her courage to stand up to her bullies and trying to find a place where she belonged. The chemistry between the lead characters were off chart and I'm so looking forward to reading the next book. Also bonus points to this book for being fast paced. There was never any dull moment while reading it. Completed it in a single sitting. Onto the next book!!
PS the next book is named Star Cursed and I'm bracing myself if its going to be anything like Tory - Darius version from ZA 😂
PS the next book is named Star Cursed and I'm bracing myself if its going to be anything like Tory - Darius version from ZA 😂
February 14, 2023
I am so disappointed
Its a cliffhanger. And I looked and if I want the rest of the story I have to read four more books. This is like only the 2nd or 3rd shifter book I have ever read, and while not my favorite genre this one was intriguing but four more books? I just don't know. And it sounds angsty and I am not sure i.am that invested. She is a member of one pack and half human so everyone hates her. She is mated to a member of another pack but he rejects her, kills all of the pack and beats her up. She ends up with an exiled pack and is being trained and falling in love with the alpha of the pack, when her supposed mate comes back for her and then cliffhanger... I have to think seriously on this. Do I go on?
Its a cliffhanger. And I looked and if I want the rest of the story I have to read four more books. This is like only the 2nd or 3rd shifter book I have ever read, and while not my favorite genre this one was intriguing but four more books? I just don't know. And it sounds angsty and I am not sure i.am that invested. She is a member of one pack and half human so everyone hates her. She is mated to a member of another pack but he rejects her, kills all of the pack and beats her up. She ends up with an exiled pack and is being trained and falling in love with the alpha of the pack, when her supposed mate comes back for her and then cliffhanger... I have to think seriously on this. Do I go on?
December 20, 2021
FMC is rude, lacks common sense & is TSTL. DNF 60% skipped ahead & it ends in a cliffhanger.
October 4, 2021
Hated the MC
Usually I feel sorry for female wolves treated badly by family and pack. I could not find it in my heart to do so with the MC. She talks back and takes beatings. She doesn’t have any respect for those who saved her life and she throws herself into fights she can’t win. She is not badass, she is stupid and easily distracted by hotness. If the only family I loved was killed, I would be learning to fight and ignoring distractions. She showed little emotion of her brother dying. I guess he was only worth an hour of her time.
I like smart, witty heroines. This is not that. I also do not like unnecessary details that does nothing to the plot. I did a lot of scanning.
I gave it a second star for the pack that saved her. Trade out the MC to someone better and this would easily be 4 stars.
Usually I feel sorry for female wolves treated badly by family and pack. I could not find it in my heart to do so with the MC. She talks back and takes beatings. She doesn’t have any respect for those who saved her life and she throws herself into fights she can’t win. She is not badass, she is stupid and easily distracted by hotness. If the only family I loved was killed, I would be learning to fight and ignoring distractions. She showed little emotion of her brother dying. I guess he was only worth an hour of her time.
I like smart, witty heroines. This is not that. I also do not like unnecessary details that does nothing to the plot. I did a lot of scanning.
I gave it a second star for the pack that saved her. Trade out the MC to someone better and this would easily be 4 stars.
May 17, 2023
Akčná oddychovka plná nahoty si ku mne našla cestu ešte len pred pár dňami a mne trvalo iba jeden deň, kým som ju zhltla. Obálka vyvoláva dojem, že je to čítanie pre mladšie slečny, ale nenechajte sa mýliť.
Kniha je určená pre 18+, pretože sa hemží poriadne pikantnými scénami. Vlkolaci sú hlavnou myšlienkou príbehu a okrem nich sa v knihe stretneme aj s čarodejnicami. Nenechajte sa zmiasť, nejde o cestu do minulosti, ale o dobrodružstvo odohrávajúce sa v prítomnosti.
Autorka nám v prvom diely série ponúka mnoho prekvapení a dejových zvratov, ale aj zopár predvídateľných momentov. Najlepšia je však chémia medzi postavami, ich túžba aj odmeranosť, ktoré ma na tom celom bavilo najviac. Nesmiem zabudnúť spomenúť záver, ktorý dokáže další vývoj príbehu ešte poriadne zamotať.
Napriek príjemnému čitateľskemu zážitku musím vytknúť pojmy, pri ktorých som prekrúcala očami. Nerozumiem, prečo majú autorky občas pocit, že pomenovania ako jeskyňka, šterbinka, ocas či klacek sú sexy, ale mne naopak kazia dobre napísanú erotickú scénu.
Kniha je určená pre 18+, pretože sa hemží poriadne pikantnými scénami. Vlkolaci sú hlavnou myšlienkou príbehu a okrem nich sa v knihe stretneme aj s čarodejnicami. Nenechajte sa zmiasť, nejde o cestu do minulosti, ale o dobrodružstvo odohrávajúce sa v prítomnosti.
Autorka nám v prvom diely série ponúka mnoho prekvapení a dejových zvratov, ale aj zopár predvídateľných momentov. Najlepšia je však chémia medzi postavami, ich túžba aj odmeranosť, ktoré ma na tom celom bavilo najviac. Nesmiem zabudnúť spomenúť záver, ktorý dokáže další vývoj príbehu ešte poriadne zamotať.
Napriek príjemnému čitateľskemu zážitku musím vytknúť pojmy, pri ktorých som prekrúcala očami. Nerozumiem, prečo majú autorky občas pocit, že pomenovania ako jeskyňka, šterbinka, ocas či klacek sú sexy, ale mne naopak kazia dobre napísanú erotickú scénu.
October 5, 2022
I tend to be leery when it comes to some shifter romance books because sometimes they tend to be corny but this one wasn’t at all.
I have nothing bad to say about this, whatsoever. This story was really good and I’m super excited to read the next book!
The audiobook is fantastic too if you’re into audios, I highly recommend. 🔥
Love the rejected mate trope, it makes the story so interesting and I can’t wait to see where this one goes in the next book! :)
I have nothing bad to say about this, whatsoever. This story was really good and I’m super excited to read the next book!
The audiobook is fantastic too if you’re into audios, I highly recommend. 🔥
Love the rejected mate trope, it makes the story so interesting and I can’t wait to see where this one goes in the next book! :)
June 3, 2023
2.5
The characters felt like teenagers in school, rather than in their 20’s.
The writing was just a bit too cringey for me as well - feels like something that should have stayed on Wattpad.
Was expecting something a lot better considering the rating but maybe just wasn’t the book for me.
The characters felt like teenagers in school, rather than in their 20’s.
The writing was just a bit too cringey for me as well - feels like something that should have stayed on Wattpad.
Was expecting something a lot better considering the rating but maybe just wasn’t the book for me.
September 16, 2021
To my future self, I want to read the second book.
January 6, 2022
This was a perfectly decent paranormal romance with a mates element. I like the concept of a rejected mates story and this one was pretty well done. I never felt blown away, which is why this is a three-star review and not higher. '
I liked where the relationship between Ayla and Kaden was headed but at the same time, I never felt like I understood why they liked each other besides the fact they both found each other hot. They are not mates (at this point anyway) so I don't even really have that as an excuse. I just don't think we got enough scenes of them together to really see their relationship develop. I think if we had gotten a few more scenes of them just talking and getting to know each other, I would have believed the relationship more.
the action scenes were decent but began to feel a bit repetitive at the end. There is also the middle section where Ayla is doing a lot of training that felt really dull to me. This book was a quick read and was generally interesting and held my attention. I just wanted a bit more for the first book of a series.
This does end on a cliffhanger and I will probably read book two because This was enjoyable and I'm reasonably intrigued. I may hold off on reading book two because I didn't realize that this series was incomplete and book three comes out in February so I may wait until closer to then to read book two. I would still recommend this book as a quick easy read, especially if you like fated-mates-with-a-twist plots.
September 8, 2021
Strong start to a new series by Elizabeth Briggs!!
World build:
Each faction is completely laid out. Very unique play on the zodiac signs. Briggs grants each sign a special power such as venomous bite, ram charge which is like getting hit by a train, lions roar that prevents people from acting, cancer armor....just a very cool take on the signs and on shifters. LOVED this!
Storyline:
Built of a half human aka mutt's life this is dramatic with plenty of action. Briggs weaves the story and new characters in flawlessly constructing the story. There is foundational building of Ayla and Kaden but also of the secondary characters. We end on a cliffy...how else would it end?? Now I am in nail biting mode until the next release.
FMC:
Starts a little soft to say the least. Fortunately, the backstory is presented well so that I am able to understand where Ayla is coming from. Not a fan of weak FMCs. What I LOVED is Ayla's transformation into a bad ass chic. With many reads this is done like *poof* overnight, not the case here. We are led on the complete journey of Ayla's badassery and it was amazing!
MC:
What a hard ass with a dash of jerkness! Yet again, Briggs set me straight with another build of character. We get just enough of Kaden's backstory to get why he is the way he is. Plus, we see his transformation into acceptance of others leading to a great possibility of a mating. Until Briggs drops a BOMB on me!!!!! The nerve!!!! Ok I kinda liked it...made for great reading 😉
Secondary characters:
Yes sir/ma'am!!!! We have them and they are spectacular! I can't wait to delve further into their lives as book 2 approaches ever so slowly 😢
Happy reading,
DD💕
World build:
Each faction is completely laid out. Very unique play on the zodiac signs. Briggs grants each sign a special power such as venomous bite, ram charge which is like getting hit by a train, lions roar that prevents people from acting, cancer armor....just a very cool take on the signs and on shifters. LOVED this!
Storyline:
Built of a half human aka mutt's life this is dramatic with plenty of action. Briggs weaves the story and new characters in flawlessly constructing the story. There is foundational building of Ayla and Kaden but also of the secondary characters. We end on a cliffy...how else would it end?? Now I am in nail biting mode until the next release.
FMC:
Starts a little soft to say the least. Fortunately, the backstory is presented well so that I am able to understand where Ayla is coming from. Not a fan of weak FMCs. What I LOVED is Ayla's transformation into a bad ass chic. With many reads this is done like *poof* overnight, not the case here. We are led on the complete journey of Ayla's badassery and it was amazing!
MC:
What a hard ass with a dash of jerkness! Yet again, Briggs set me straight with another build of character. We get just enough of Kaden's backstory to get why he is the way he is. Plus, we see his transformation into acceptance of others leading to a great possibility of a mating. Until Briggs drops a BOMB on me!!!!! The nerve!!!! Ok I kinda liked it...made for great reading 😉
Secondary characters:
Yes sir/ma'am!!!! We have them and they are spectacular! I can't wait to delve further into their lives as book 2 approaches ever so slowly 😢
Happy reading,
DD💕
May 19, 2023
Myslím, že je jasné, že knižní upíři a vlkodlaci prožívají návrat. Stmívání byla jednou ze dvou knižních sérií, které mě přivedly ke čtení, a odstartovaly mojí posedlost nadpřirozenými postavami. A jak teď tak koukám, začínající se vracet, a Třinácté znamení je jednou z mnoha překladových vlaštovek, které se dostávají k českým čtenářům.
Je to skvělá, erotikou nabitá, vlčí romance, a já si její čtením opravdu užila. Vytáhla mě ze čtecí krize, a četla se prakticky sama.
Ayla byla napůl člověk a napůl vlk, což ji smečka dávala dost sežrat. Občas se chovala trochu víc jako puberťačka, a já s ní měla trable to přiznávám. V něčem mi přišla trochu povrchní, a nemůžu říct, že bych si ji zrovna oblíbila. Co se týká Kadena, našeho sexy alfa samce, ten neměl chybu. Další knižní manžílek pro mě :D Jasně, popisů o tom jak je hot, je tam možná víc, než by bylo potřeba, ale sakra jo :D
Líbilo se mi, a bylo zajímavé, jak autorka rozdělila smečky podle znamení zvěrokruhu - jejich fungování, rituály, dovednosti… Ten svět má dost potenciál, a je trochu škoda, že nebylo dáno ještě více prostoru, pro jeho popis, ale jedná se o první díl série, a já jsem zvědavá jak se bude dál vyvíjet.
Co bych vytkla, a trochu mi vadilo, byly při překladu nešťastně zvolené výrazy pro popis erotických scén. To pro mě trochu kazilo celkový dojem.
Je to skvělá, erotikou nabitá, vlčí romance, a já si její čtením opravdu užila. Vytáhla mě ze čtecí krize, a četla se prakticky sama.
Ayla byla napůl člověk a napůl vlk, což ji smečka dávala dost sežrat. Občas se chovala trochu víc jako puberťačka, a já s ní měla trable to přiznávám. V něčem mi přišla trochu povrchní, a nemůžu říct, že bych si ji zrovna oblíbila. Co se týká Kadena, našeho sexy alfa samce, ten neměl chybu. Další knižní manžílek pro mě :D Jasně, popisů o tom jak je hot, je tam možná víc, než by bylo potřeba, ale sakra jo :D
Líbilo se mi, a bylo zajímavé, jak autorka rozdělila smečky podle znamení zvěrokruhu - jejich fungování, rituály, dovednosti… Ten svět má dost potenciál, a je trochu škoda, že nebylo dáno ještě více prostoru, pro jeho popis, ale jedná se o první díl série, a já jsem zvědavá jak se bude dál vyvíjet.
Co bych vytkla, a trochu mi vadilo, byly při překladu nešťastně zvolené výrazy pro popis erotických scén. To pro mě trochu kazilo celkový dojem.
October 18, 2021
This book is a complete rip off of the Shadow Beast Shifters books. The similarities cannot be a coincidence.
Best friend’s name is Mira - SBS heroine’s name is Mera. The gang beat up FC of this book on the beach. In SBS Mera gets ganged up on in the high school same kind of female to male ratio.
Mira’s dad attacked the cancer pack alpha. Mera’s dad did the same and that’s why she was targeted. You getting my drift here?
This entire book is a near on plagiarised version of Shadow Beast Shifters with a few reworks to make it seem different.
That’s so not on.
I get no idea is every original. But as an author you should be able to put YOUR OWN spin on a book that makes it a fresh perspective and not a copy & paste with minor edits knockoff.
This book and I’m assuming series could have made its own impact with the zodiac story line if the author had just put in the work and not just lazily took from another author.
I’m sensing the other high reviewers haven’t read SBS or there wouldn’t be so many glowing 5 star reviews.
So disappointed after reading this book.
Best friend’s name is Mira - SBS heroine’s name is Mera. The gang beat up FC of this book on the beach. In SBS Mera gets ganged up on in the high school same kind of female to male ratio.
Mira’s dad attacked the cancer pack alpha. Mera’s dad did the same and that’s why she was targeted. You getting my drift here?
This entire book is a near on plagiarised version of Shadow Beast Shifters with a few reworks to make it seem different.
That’s so not on.
I get no idea is every original. But as an author you should be able to put YOUR OWN spin on a book that makes it a fresh perspective and not a copy & paste with minor edits knockoff.
This book and I’m assuming series could have made its own impact with the zodiac story line if the author had just put in the work and not just lazily took from another author.
I’m sensing the other high reviewers haven’t read SBS or there wouldn’t be so many glowing 5 star reviews.
So disappointed after reading this book.
March 15, 2023
2.5 ⭐️
I was so excited for this.
It has great reviews and was hyped up in every single book group I’m in.
But boy howdy did it disappoint. I could name atleast 5 superior shifter series.
Absolutely nothing happened while so much nothing happened. Idk how to describe it. It just wasn’t good, I have zero desire to even read book 2 and figure out what comes of the cliffhanger.
I was so excited for this.
It has great reviews and was hyped up in every single book group I’m in.
But boy howdy did it disappoint. I could name atleast 5 superior shifter series.
Absolutely nothing happened while so much nothing happened. Idk how to describe it. It just wasn’t good, I have zero desire to even read book 2 and figure out what comes of the cliffhanger.
May 13, 2024
Nejvíc nejpředvídatelnější klišoidní věc evr, ale samozřejmě jsem to slupla jako malinu 😁
October 26, 2021
Okay, I need book 2 asap
November 12, 2021
Nice book.
March 18, 2024
3,5 ⭐️
Ačkoliv mě kniha celkem i bavila a byla jsem ráda, že si mohu od víl a upírů odskočit k vlkům, přišlo mi, že je příběh tak trochu plochý a nedotažený. Je to ale velká škoda, nápad na příběh to byl dobrý… Ayla mě dost štvala, chovala se dost nepochopitelně 😅🤷🏼♀️ a Kaden si mě taky zatím moc nezískal. Další díl si nicméně určitě přečtu 😄
Ačkoliv mě kniha celkem i bavila a byla jsem ráda, že si mohu od víl a upírů odskočit k vlkům, přišlo mi, že je příběh tak trochu plochý a nedotažený. Je to ale velká škoda, nápad na příběh to byl dobrý… Ayla mě dost štvala, chovala se dost nepochopitelně 😅🤷🏼♀️ a Kaden si mě taky zatím moc nezískal. Další díl si nicméně určitě přečtu 😄
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October 29, 2024
4 STARS
Am I shifter girlie now…?
I’m not sure but I have to say that I really enjoyed this one. Started it yesterday and finished it today!
Am I shifter girlie now…?
I’m not sure but I have to say that I really enjoyed this one. Started it yesterday and finished it today!
September 28, 2021
I know what you are," Kaden said. "I suspected it before, but after seeing you move in the moonlight, it's obvious now. You’re Moon Touched.
I loved this hook so much! It was definitely a bud read. I mean, Briggs almost guarantees you won’t be able to put this one down with the way she starts the book. That was intense!! I loved seeing the growth of Ayla through the novel and I loooved Kaden’s character development. I’d also never read a rejected mates book and was a bit hesitant, but I loved the way Briggs wrote this trope. It did not disappoint!
Absolutely cannot wait for book two. That cliffhanger!!
Thanks to the author for gifting me a copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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