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The Curse Trilogy
Destined for one who broke her heart, and in love with one she never thought she could trust.
Blood defines who a person is and how they're treated in Araya Crush's world. Before she was a powerful hybrid, she was a victim of the vampiric system, one where hybrids are discriminated against and punished for being different, while being groomed to become a weapon if they're among the gifted. It wasn't expected for her to fall in love with a full blood vampire, especially after having her heart smashed by her hybrid counter. Brazen was there to pick up the pieces, and though she hated the full bloods for the torture they put her through, Araya learned Brazen was different.
Araya distanced herself from Hale, doing her best to never need him or see him again, but fate had other plans. When dark forces arise, the United is forced to gather its best, and she and Hale are among the elite. His love for her hasn't wavered, and he refuses to let her go without a fight. Brazen is just as determined, so Araya becomes the rope in a desperate game of tug of war.
Blood defines who a person is and how they're treated in Araya Crush's world. Before she was a powerful hybrid, she was a victim of the vampiric system, one where hybrids are discriminated against and punished for being different, while being groomed to become a weapon if they're among the gifted. It wasn't expected for her to fall in love with a full blood vampire, especially after having her heart smashed by her hybrid counter. Brazen was there to pick up the pieces, and though she hated the full bloods for the torture they put her through, Araya learned Brazen was different.
Araya distanced herself from Hale, doing her best to never need him or see him again, but fate had other plans. When dark forces arise, the United is forced to gather its best, and she and Hale are among the elite. His love for her hasn't wavered, and he refuses to let her go without a fight. Brazen is just as determined, so Araya becomes the rope in a desperate game of tug of war.
735 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 9, 2014
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C.M. Owens
65 books8,912 followersC.M. Owens only writes romance, but she's a sub-genre whore.
She has two other pen names that she writes under.
Kristy Cunning for Reverse Harem and S.T. Abby for her darker/stabby books.
She has two other pen names that she writes under.
Kristy Cunning for Reverse Harem and S.T. Abby for her darker/stabby books.
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dnf
March 6, 2017DNF at 24%
This book reminded me why I don't do long triangles.
Her back and forth feelings felt fickle and disingenuous.
So to myself I say:
This book reminded me why I don't do long triangles.
Her back and forth feelings felt fickle and disingenuous.
So to myself I say:
July 16, 2014
I purchased this trilogy after reading another trilogy by this author. She has the amazing ability to capture your attention. I quickly devoured this trilogy. LOL!! It should come with the warning of "HOT". You will need tissue for your eyes and a fan to cool you down. LOL!! This trilogy was awesome. It does have a love triangle, but I have to admit, the ending works for me. There were some typos and grammar mistakes throughout the book, but those did not deter too much for the story. I found the characters to be intense, funny, and there were times I just wanted to ring necks. It has mystery, suspense, intrigue, actions, abilities, hot romance and betrayal. I was swept into the world of hybrids and full bloods. This world was made so realistic by this author. Her attention to detail was right on. It has many twists and turns, and amazing supernatural abilities. Araya is a gifted hybrid. Her life hasn't been easy. Despite traumatic events in her life, she has managed to make a life for herself. She is kind and caring, but can be a force to reckoned with towards those who would violate those of lesser class, especially "The Forgotten". She is a lead interrogator for an organization, "The United". Her love life is somewhat problematic. She loves her counter hybrid, Hale, but he has left her devastated too many times and there is Brazen, a full blood who is nothing but kind and loyal. She will face many obstacles that threaten her life and others. Eventually, many secrets will be revealed and she will be faced with tough/tragic choices to make. She will develop new abilities and meet new people along the way that becomes special to her. To find out what happens, you gotta' read this trilogy. Also, as a side note, there is another trilogy that will follow this trilogy several centuries in the future (The Gifted Trilogy). Word of Caution: the love scenes are HOT!!LOL~!! Happy Reading! Cheers!!!!!
January 31, 2017
I loved this trilogy.
In the beginning it makes you wonder if you missed a previous book but only for a couple chapters. It was a love Triangle with Araya , Hale (her Counter) and Brazen (her full blood)
There is love, hate, power, powers, control, torture,sex, fighting, war, making up, making out, family and closeness. It hits so many different emotions. There was times it pissed me off and then times where I was happy and had sad tears going down my cheeks.
It's vampires and half-bloods. They have so many obstacles in their way that they have to fight.
Overall this book was wonderful. Easy read.
In the beginning it makes you wonder if you missed a previous book but only for a couple chapters. It was a love Triangle with Araya , Hale (her Counter) and Brazen (her full blood)
There is love, hate, power, powers, control, torture,sex, fighting, war, making up, making out, family and closeness. It hits so many different emotions. There was times it pissed me off and then times where I was happy and had sad tears going down my cheeks.
It's vampires and half-bloods. They have so many obstacles in their way that they have to fight.
Overall this book was wonderful. Easy read.
January 8, 2015
Summarized- Him: You cheated on me you wild, crazy, cardinal, half-breed! Her: I'll fucking kill you {bam, he hits the wall}. Him: Oh, it was a blood fuck? Well, then, shit, why didn't you say so! Please forgive my harsh words.
ROMANCE
^ the summarized breakup above is just one of the many in the most turbulent & quick, multiple transitioning love triangles I've ever seen. Who she'd ultimately choose was obvious, but the author made sure to make a spectacle out of it again, again, again, and again; suffice to say that the female MC was engaged to these two guys FOUR different times, two a piece, in the span of the series.
My sweet bejeezus, everything these SOBs say is a "coo," "grunt," "grumble," "whimper," or "mummer." And, I do mean literally every single quote was followed by a descriptor of how the person said their line. Yes, I'm an idiot and need to know she cooed a seductive line or grumbled a line of irritation...Pssst.
Way too much sex, way too often! I felt like I had jumped down a really cheesy vampire love triangle porno rabbit hole. Every three paragraphs involved extensive screwing, and I do mean extensive as in screw, oral, screw, & oral again within the same damn shower scene. I like fantasy & a steamy scene as well as the next housewife, but the sensationalism in the repetitiveness & libidos here went beyond fantasy to just plain old unfuckingbelievable:/ The constant bed jumping between the guys was a little off putting since "I love you" was also being thrown around.
SPOILER: She does finally make a decision between the guys, but the author wimped out and made it very clear that the female MC would be able to have her cake and eat it too through a shared immortality with the guy not chosen. Sorry, but 700-800 years of pinning over someone that you were second place with just seemed harsh, unfair, and tragic for the character not chosen!!!
PLOT
The plot takes awhile to surface. It really seems this is All About That Bass during book1 , but the plot slowly starts to leak out around the torrid sex scenes & is fairly interesting by the third book. The human/ full blood/ hybrid/ new hybrid concept was unique for vampire books.
However, there were a lot of leads, interrogations, suspects, and purported bad guys that seemed to just be thrown in the mix for the sake of having something/someone for the MCs to chase. A lot of it seemed to abruptly come to a standstill never to be explained or returned to as something else was presented.
The finale was way too nicely tied up with bows to make everything perfect for the characters. If it was that easy for change, why centuries of mistreatment between the multiple races? It was all just too easy and perfect for such a harsh, dangerous world. In the Shatter Me series, I wanted more; I wanted to know the characters would be okay and have a happy ever after, but the reality was that the genius author understood she couldn't give readers that after taking them through a horrid world of danger and uncertainty. Such a bow tie ending wouldn't have been real or applicable in Shatter Me, and it was no more applicable here even if this author decided to give it. For example, the "unspoken" wasn't realistically going to just be accepted after centuries of being forbidden and a death sentence.
CHARACTERS
Araya is an interesting mix of badass, sexual vixen, and vulnerable victim of past abuses. She cries as much as she kicks ass in the book. She could be an unwavering loyal ally with a tender heart or your worst f'ing nightmare that'd show you no mercy. She was relatable, even if I didn't care for how she handled her sexual relationships.
Hale had me hooked on his cocky ass until he hurt her in an inexcusable way. I understood the excuse for it, but only an idiot would think what he told her to push her away from danger would be any less harsh and heartbreaking than the physical & mental torture she'd already endured from those he was trying to protect her from. His love was clear, but I never got over the stupidity.
Brazen was steamy and proved his devotion to her with a love that was sweet, albeit tragic for him. I felt terribly sad for his character and what the author decided his LONG fate to be with Araya.
VERDICT
I'm torn on what to overall say about the series because it was a very love / hate relationship for me. The cheesy porno crapola normally turns me off in a DNF way, but for some reason I continued onward and found myself overlooking it for the otherwise strong characters & unwrapping of the plot.
If you like a lot of sex scenes scattered with paranormal kickassry & a little side mystery... All to be neatly wrapped up in shinny bow at the end, then you'll love the series.
Since the entire series is only .99 cents, I will say it was worth the money.
ROMANCE
^ the summarized breakup above is just one of the many in the most turbulent & quick, multiple transitioning love triangles I've ever seen. Who she'd ultimately choose was obvious, but the author made sure to make a spectacle out of it again, again, again, and again; suffice to say that the female MC was engaged to these two guys FOUR different times, two a piece, in the span of the series.
My sweet bejeezus, everything these SOBs say is a "coo," "grunt," "grumble," "whimper," or "mummer." And, I do mean literally every single quote was followed by a descriptor of how the person said their line. Yes, I'm an idiot and need to know she cooed a seductive line or grumbled a line of irritation...Pssst.
Way too much sex, way too often! I felt like I had jumped down a really cheesy vampire love triangle porno rabbit hole. Every three paragraphs involved extensive screwing, and I do mean extensive as in screw, oral, screw, & oral again within the same damn shower scene. I like fantasy & a steamy scene as well as the next housewife, but the sensationalism in the repetitiveness & libidos here went beyond fantasy to just plain old unfuckingbelievable:/ The constant bed jumping between the guys was a little off putting since "I love you" was also being thrown around.
SPOILER: She does finally make a decision between the guys, but the author wimped out and made it very clear that the female MC would be able to have her cake and eat it too through a shared immortality with the guy not chosen. Sorry, but 700-800 years of pinning over someone that you were second place with just seemed harsh, unfair, and tragic for the character not chosen!!!
PLOT
The plot takes awhile to surface. It really seems this is All About That Bass during book1 , but the plot slowly starts to leak out around the torrid sex scenes & is fairly interesting by the third book. The human/ full blood/ hybrid/ new hybrid concept was unique for vampire books.
However, there were a lot of leads, interrogations, suspects, and purported bad guys that seemed to just be thrown in the mix for the sake of having something/someone for the MCs to chase. A lot of it seemed to abruptly come to a standstill never to be explained or returned to as something else was presented.
The finale was way too nicely tied up with bows to make everything perfect for the characters. If it was that easy for change, why centuries of mistreatment between the multiple races? It was all just too easy and perfect for such a harsh, dangerous world. In the Shatter Me series, I wanted more; I wanted to know the characters would be okay and have a happy ever after, but the reality was that the genius author understood she couldn't give readers that after taking them through a horrid world of danger and uncertainty. Such a bow tie ending wouldn't have been real or applicable in Shatter Me, and it was no more applicable here even if this author decided to give it. For example, the "unspoken" wasn't realistically going to just be accepted after centuries of being forbidden and a death sentence.
CHARACTERS
Araya is an interesting mix of badass, sexual vixen, and vulnerable victim of past abuses. She cries as much as she kicks ass in the book. She could be an unwavering loyal ally with a tender heart or your worst f'ing nightmare that'd show you no mercy. She was relatable, even if I didn't care for how she handled her sexual relationships.
Hale had me hooked on his cocky ass until he hurt her in an inexcusable way. I understood the excuse for it, but only an idiot would think what he told her to push her away from danger would be any less harsh and heartbreaking than the physical & mental torture she'd already endured from those he was trying to protect her from. His love was clear, but I never got over the stupidity.
Brazen was steamy and proved his devotion to her with a love that was sweet, albeit tragic for him. I felt terribly sad for his character and what the author decided his LONG fate to be with Araya.
VERDICT
I'm torn on what to overall say about the series because it was a very love / hate relationship for me. The cheesy porno crapola normally turns me off in a DNF way, but for some reason I continued onward and found myself overlooking it for the otherwise strong characters & unwrapping of the plot.
If you like a lot of sex scenes scattered with paranormal kickassry & a little side mystery... All to be neatly wrapped up in shinny bow at the end, then you'll love the series.
Since the entire series is only .99 cents, I will say it was worth the money.
September 8, 2018
This series turned how I viewed Vampires & Vampire lore on its head!!
It's as hot as hell. Frustrating but so full of emotion in all extremes it blew me away!! 💥
A pivotal series in my reading journey!! 5 fantastic stars 🌟✨
It's as hot as hell. Frustrating but so full of emotion in all extremes it blew me away!! 💥
A pivotal series in my reading journey!! 5 fantastic stars 🌟✨
March 21, 2015
It's not that I particular like or dislike supernatural books, it's the fact the CM Owens I'd a brilliant writer. You just get drawn into the world she's creating. Loved it. Again it's a pleasure to read something which has depth to it and takes time to read, rather than it be over in an few hours.
June 28, 2021
Full reviews are available, the review below contains snippets from each.
Book 1: Gifted Curse
It's a 3.75 star in my book. And the reason being; it's filled to the brim with sex, blood, vampires and hybrids, a good storyline, action, and most of all ... I didn't skim through any parts. The reason I'm on the fence with my rating is that it reads somewhat monotone and there are LOTS of errors (mostly missing words).
--Steam - 4.5 stars - PACKED FULL!!! Like, legit pages upon pages. But some scenes are repetitive, others are lackluster, and the author seemed squeamish to talk about 'going down' and used weird, nondescript words to try and make the scene work.
--Storyline - 3.5 stars - lots of action, everything flows together well, and is well developed.
--Writing - 3 stars - comfortable to read, but it wasn't noted that the POV changed from Araya to Hale in the last chapter and I was confused for a couple pages as to why the MC was being referred to as 'he'.
Book 2: Forgotten Curse
Around page 440, I started skimming. The drama gets a little monotonous and it's a constant back and forth between Araya, Brazen, and Hale....I just wanted to find out what the next major plot twist was and move on. Book 2 reads exactly like book 1, so expect the same level of steam, drama, gore, and spelling/grammar errors.
--Rating - 3 stars - quite monotonous, lots of drama this book.
--Steam - 4 stars - same level of steam as book 1. Yummy!
--Storyline - 3 stars - despite the well developed storyline in between major moments, I thought it took too long to get to the point.
--Plot twists - 3 stars - pretty major for the story, but we knew something was off with what information we were begin given, so you're definitely expecting it.
Book 3: Lifted Curse
While book 3 still has all the spelling and grammar errors that the first two books have, it's a much more interesting read. However, I did end up skimming the middle because, again, monotonous. As well, Hale and Araya bring up their former sexcapades a few times, but then their new scenes are all pretty much the same sequence of events over and over. Still steamy, don't get me wrong, but nothing out of the box.
--Steam - 3 stars - it's still abundant, but nothing crazy like you would think hybrids would have (considering they talk about all the 'positions' they've found themselves in over the years, and about how hybrids are super kinky). Just lots of normal sexcapadaes in bed and up against the wall...over and over in the same sequence.
--Emotional Pull - 2 stars until the last chapter, then you'll need some tissues.
--Writing - 3 stars - slightly uncomfortable to read at times when words are mistakenly repeated or omitted...or incorrectly spelled.
--Denouement - 3 stars - poor Brazen
Overall Review
--Rating - 3 stars - monotonous amounts of drama. same stuff over and over.
--Steam - 4 stars - abundant, but repetitive
--Storyline - 5 stars - very unique
--Plot Twists - 3.5 stars - lots of twists and turns, some are foreseen while others are shocking
--Emotional Pull - 2 stars - all clear and simple until the very last chapter
--Writing - 2 stars - so many wrongly repeated words, grammatical errors and spelling errors.
--Denouement - 3 stars - not a fan, because you're left feeling unfulfilled
--Cliffhanger? - No, but a lead into a spin off series
--HEA? - yes, for most
Book 1: Gifted Curse
It's a 3.75 star in my book. And the reason being; it's filled to the brim with sex, blood, vampires and hybrids, a good storyline, action, and most of all ... I didn't skim through any parts. The reason I'm on the fence with my rating is that it reads somewhat monotone and there are LOTS of errors (mostly missing words).
--Steam - 4.5 stars - PACKED FULL!!! Like, legit pages upon pages. But some scenes are repetitive, others are lackluster, and the author seemed squeamish to talk about 'going down' and used weird, nondescript words to try and make the scene work.
--Storyline - 3.5 stars - lots of action, everything flows together well, and is well developed.
--Writing - 3 stars - comfortable to read, but it wasn't noted that the POV changed from Araya to Hale in the last chapter and I was confused for a couple pages as to why the MC was being referred to as 'he'.
Book 2: Forgotten Curse
Around page 440, I started skimming. The drama gets a little monotonous and it's a constant back and forth between Araya, Brazen, and Hale....I just wanted to find out what the next major plot twist was and move on. Book 2 reads exactly like book 1, so expect the same level of steam, drama, gore, and spelling/grammar errors.
--Rating - 3 stars - quite monotonous, lots of drama this book.
--Steam - 4 stars - same level of steam as book 1. Yummy!
--Storyline - 3 stars - despite the well developed storyline in between major moments, I thought it took too long to get to the point.
--Plot twists - 3 stars - pretty major for the story, but we knew something was off with what information we were begin given, so you're definitely expecting it.
Book 3: Lifted Curse
While book 3 still has all the spelling and grammar errors that the first two books have, it's a much more interesting read. However, I did end up skimming the middle because, again, monotonous. As well, Hale and Araya bring up their former sexcapades a few times, but then their new scenes are all pretty much the same sequence of events over and over. Still steamy, don't get me wrong, but nothing out of the box.
--Steam - 3 stars - it's still abundant, but nothing crazy like you would think hybrids would have (considering they talk about all the 'positions' they've found themselves in over the years, and about how hybrids are super kinky). Just lots of normal sexcapadaes in bed and up against the wall...over and over in the same sequence.
--Emotional Pull - 2 stars until the last chapter, then you'll need some tissues.
--Writing - 3 stars - slightly uncomfortable to read at times when words are mistakenly repeated or omitted...or incorrectly spelled.
--Denouement - 3 stars - poor Brazen
Overall Review
--Rating - 3 stars - monotonous amounts of drama. same stuff over and over.
--Steam - 4 stars - abundant, but repetitive
--Storyline - 5 stars - very unique
--Plot Twists - 3.5 stars - lots of twists and turns, some are foreseen while others are shocking
--Emotional Pull - 2 stars - all clear and simple until the very last chapter
--Writing - 2 stars - so many wrongly repeated words, grammatical errors and spelling errors.
--Denouement - 3 stars - not a fan, because you're left feeling unfulfilled
--Cliffhanger? - No, but a lead into a spin off series
--HEA? - yes, for most
April 11, 2025
I downloaded this trilogy as I've read a couple of series by this author (under a different name) and found them incredibly engaging and enjoyable. I figured her other work under a different name wouldn't be too dissimilar...
it's okay... not great. to be able to put that many sex scenes in and it not feel completely repetitive until the last few is quite an impressive achievement.
the kindle version however, is full of just really terrible English and grammatical errors. it takes away from the story.
the actual storyline, I don't feel like either man in the love triangle really had to work for her to get her back. This was very much fated mate Vs chosen mate vibes and she was pretty much led by her biology the whole time.
The thing with her blood family ... I don't think she was angry enough. the things she was angry about, I was totally on board with but the way she was basically just not allowed to be angry after she was betrayed by everyone... nah, screw them. that needed to be drawn out longer. why does she always have to be the bigger person? they fucked up, then they run to her to fix the problems while blaming her for it... and then she forgives them... yeah, no. that's where you lost me.
it's okay... not great. to be able to put that many sex scenes in and it not feel completely repetitive until the last few is quite an impressive achievement.
the kindle version however, is full of just really terrible English and grammatical errors. it takes away from the story.
the actual storyline, I don't feel like either man in the love triangle really had to work for her to get her back. This was very much fated mate Vs chosen mate vibes and she was pretty much led by her biology the whole time.
The thing with her blood family ... I don't think she was angry enough. the things she was angry about, I was totally on board with but the way she was basically just not allowed to be angry after she was betrayed by everyone... nah, screw them. that needed to be drawn out longer. why does she always have to be the bigger person? they fucked up, then they run to her to fix the problems while blaming her for it... and then she forgives them... yeah, no. that's where you lost me.
July 27, 2021
Ehhh
I know this book was supposed to be erotica but it was too much. Like I just didn’t understand their need for sex so much. I also hated her being flip floppy with Brazen. He deserved so much better. I understand why Hale didn’t tell Araya but still I just didn’t like the back and forth. Araya got mad that Brazen and Hale were keeping secrets when she did the same thing when Brazen wanted to know what Hale did to break up with her. Also she said told Brazen she was excited to marry him but she literally was thinking about Hale when she said yes. And how many times can a girl get engaged? Also for someone who’s had to build up their tolerance due to their abandonment, she cries so much. I actually don’t like that Brazen has to wait 700 years for Araya. Especially, since I find it odd that Araya won’t have her counter eventually.
Bemused, mused were used way too often. Jealously was used instead of jealous.
I know this book was supposed to be erotica but it was too much. Like I just didn’t understand their need for sex so much. I also hated her being flip floppy with Brazen. He deserved so much better. I understand why Hale didn’t tell Araya but still I just didn’t like the back and forth. Araya got mad that Brazen and Hale were keeping secrets when she did the same thing when Brazen wanted to know what Hale did to break up with her. Also she said told Brazen she was excited to marry him but she literally was thinking about Hale when she said yes. And how many times can a girl get engaged? Also for someone who’s had to build up their tolerance due to their abandonment, she cries so much. I actually don’t like that Brazen has to wait 700 years for Araya. Especially, since I find it odd that Araya won’t have her counter eventually.
Bemused, mused were used way too often. Jealously was used instead of jealous.
July 20, 2019
Repetitive
Basically Araya bounces back and forth between Captain Jake a hybrid and Captain Brazen. When I say bounces I mean one minute she is engaged to one and blood screwing and the next second she is with the other. And yes I said second.
Oh and than you have the occasional fight scene inbetween her going back and forth.
I skimmed most of it considering it is so repetitive, but and least book 3 was a little better.
It's a shame really, I like this Author.
Basically Araya bounces back and forth between Captain Jake a hybrid and Captain Brazen. When I say bounces I mean one minute she is engaged to one and blood screwing and the next second she is with the other. And yes I said second.
Oh and than you have the occasional fight scene inbetween her going back and forth.
I skimmed most of it considering it is so repetitive, but and least book 3 was a little better.
It's a shame really, I like this Author.
September 14, 2022
The first book in this series was okay/good. I love this author, but this didn't have the same style as her other books I've read. The funny/witty lines I love were missing. The main character drove me a bit nuts. The story was a bit confusing. It was also a love triangle, which is hard to do well. This one fell short. The main character was wishy washy and fickle. I read half of book 2, but I think I'm going to move on to something else.
dnf-or-maybe-circle-back-to-later
July 14, 2019I am not a fan of the love triangle AT ALL. I have enough drama in real life, thank you.
That being said, I gave it a shot because CM Owens is a killer author and I have great respect for her. This was not for me and I dnf at 7% - its a bundle of 3 books and I didn't relish the thought of 20 more hours spent on this...
Moving on!
That being said, I gave it a shot because CM Owens is a killer author and I have great respect for her. This was not for me and I dnf at 7% - its a bundle of 3 books and I didn't relish the thought of 20 more hours spent on this...
Moving on!
June 1, 2020
😎😎😎
This was a little harder read them other C.M. Owens books. I loved the idea of it... it it just did not keep me interested enough.
I had a hate/ love relationship with Hale... it was cute and I could see how much they loved each other. I am happy for Brazen too... he will also get his HEA.
This was a little harder read them other C.M. Owens books. I loved the idea of it... it it just did not keep me interested enough.
I had a hate/ love relationship with Hale... it was cute and I could see how much they loved each other. I am happy for Brazen too... he will also get his HEA.
July 11, 2020
The mystery
The mystery behind the girl and the love triangle that kept me wanting more! This was the best twist on vampire life that I've read while making me wish this was a movie! Great job!
The mystery behind the girl and the love triangle that kept me wanting more! This was the best twist on vampire life that I've read while making me wish this was a movie! Great job!
January 23, 2018
Holly hale
I loved these books! Araya was a little wishy washey with hale and brazen but it wasn't that bad. I liked how she had attitude but was still sweet at times.
I loved these books! Araya was a little wishy washey with hale and brazen but it wasn't that bad. I liked how she had attitude but was still sweet at times.
March 1, 2019
Love it
I love this set! It is amazing I'm going to read the gift trilogy now! Fabulous books but ms. Owens only has the best books!
I love this set! It is amazing I'm going to read the gift trilogy now! Fabulous books but ms. Owens only has the best books!
June 4, 2019
Great read!
Good storyline, interesting characters, lots of passion and intrigue.... I really enjoyed reading this and would definitely recommend it for fans of dystopian romances.
Good storyline, interesting characters, lots of passion and intrigue.... I really enjoyed reading this and would definitely recommend it for fans of dystopian romances.
September 27, 2019
Amazing
Amazing books as always. Cant wait to read the next trilogy about Araya and Hale's daughter. Should be just as amazing as all of her books.
Amazing books as always. Cant wait to read the next trilogy about Araya and Hale's daughter. Should be just as amazing as all of her books.
November 12, 2019
Really good trilogy
May 26, 2020
Amazing
Yet again another fantastic read from the talented cm Owen's.
I devoured the trilogy in a matter of days and cant wait to be lost in the world of th e next books
Yet again another fantastic read from the talented cm Owen's.
I devoured the trilogy in a matter of days and cant wait to be lost in the world of th e next books
June 15, 2020
A great read wonderful world and amazing characters
August 9, 2021
fast paced and well writen
Great story line, steam and lots of hot moments that had me heading for the cold water
I couldn't read it fast enough it flowed really well.
Great story line, steam and lots of hot moments that had me heading for the cold water
I couldn't read it fast enough it flowed really well.
August 31, 2021
Awesome book
I have read this trilogy twice now and its still as 🔥🔥🔥 as the first time love it! Highly recommend this author and all her series
I have read this trilogy twice now and its still as 🔥🔥🔥 as the first time love it! Highly recommend this author and all her series
October 16, 2021
Interesting story. Very entertaining. Very different. Love this author. Very descriptive.
July 9, 2022
Addicting Series
I really liked the main character on this series and it catches your attention to the point where it’s hard to put down. I can’t wait to read the spin off
I really liked the main character on this series and it catches your attention to the point where it’s hard to put down. I can’t wait to read the spin off
September 7, 2024
Love the concept of the vampire in this book.
March 7, 2017
Amazing series!!
June 23, 2014
Full bloods, Hybrids & Humans, a love triangle, battles, friendships & a mad scientist. Great Story!
this book is a 3-in-1 book-a trilogy. I loved the storyline of this book. it takes place on earth in the future after the ozone issue has roasted the earth. however, they have the technology to tint the sun. this protects the full bloods from bursting into flames and protects the humans & Hybrids (new species of full bloods and humans combined, from the intense heat of the sun. some Hybrids are gifted-meaning they have special powers), these hybrids are enlisted in the army when children; their lives made a living hell with torture, beatings, and constant military training. they were never allowed to be children or to be a member of society. only when one shows exceptional talent are they allowed to become officers.their nicknames are "the forgotten". our main characters are major talents: Clay & Araya grew up together in the military school. Araya was the protector of all the kids. she took their punishments and the guards always took it too far because they wanted to break her soul. clay becomes commander of Seminole army facility and Araya becomes lead interrogator; she always gets the bad guys to talk. it helps that she is super hot.she meets Hale (leader, investigator, interrogator & Hybrid too), and they find out they are the balance to each other's "savage"; it's like an alter-ego that they can call on when they need immense power but it also can take over on its own when pushed too much or the Hybrid becomes overly stressed and loses control, then things and people--go boom.Hale & Araya love each other but they have issues-->enter Brazen (full blood, a really sweet and hot vamp) & he picks up the pieces, thus creating the love triangle because she loves them both. can she or will she choose or leave them both? Will they all survive the war that's coming? can Araya survive what's coming for her & her extra special powers? again the storyline and characters are great! I really became invested. however there are major editing issues, especially in the first book and there are writing issues, for instance, I wanted to scream at how many times the author had her characters "sigh out" or "grumble out". seriously? she also loves to use "and then" all the time when connecting in sentences. last but certainly, not least is the over usage of the profanity word f___; it's as if this is the only cuss word she knows--she uses it for every situation. :( these issues dictate a 4 star rating rather than 5. this author has a serious need for an editor or really great beta readers, or both. :) again, trust when I say the story is worth the read in spite of these issues. for mature adults, 17+ only. I
this book is a 3-in-1 book-a trilogy. I loved the storyline of this book. it takes place on earth in the future after the ozone issue has roasted the earth. however, they have the technology to tint the sun. this protects the full bloods from bursting into flames and protects the humans & Hybrids (new species of full bloods and humans combined, from the intense heat of the sun. some Hybrids are gifted-meaning they have special powers), these hybrids are enlisted in the army when children; their lives made a living hell with torture, beatings, and constant military training. they were never allowed to be children or to be a member of society. only when one shows exceptional talent are they allowed to become officers.their nicknames are "the forgotten". our main characters are major talents: Clay & Araya grew up together in the military school. Araya was the protector of all the kids. she took their punishments and the guards always took it too far because they wanted to break her soul. clay becomes commander of Seminole army facility and Araya becomes lead interrogator; she always gets the bad guys to talk. it helps that she is super hot.she meets Hale (leader, investigator, interrogator & Hybrid too), and they find out they are the balance to each other's "savage"; it's like an alter-ego that they can call on when they need immense power but it also can take over on its own when pushed too much or the Hybrid becomes overly stressed and loses control, then things and people--go boom.Hale & Araya love each other but they have issues-->enter Brazen (full blood, a really sweet and hot vamp) & he picks up the pieces, thus creating the love triangle because she loves them both. can she or will she choose or leave them both? Will they all survive the war that's coming? can Araya survive what's coming for her & her extra special powers? again the storyline and characters are great! I really became invested. however there are major editing issues, especially in the first book and there are writing issues, for instance, I wanted to scream at how many times the author had her characters "sigh out" or "grumble out". seriously? she also loves to use "and then" all the time when connecting in sentences. last but certainly, not least is the over usage of the profanity word f___; it's as if this is the only cuss word she knows--she uses it for every situation. :( these issues dictate a 4 star rating rather than 5. this author has a serious need for an editor or really great beta readers, or both. :) again, trust when I say the story is worth the read in spite of these issues. for mature adults, 17+ only. I
October 12, 2014
For the first time in a long time, I have struggled to decide whether to give three or four stars (I don't do halves). I have decided to go with the four star simply because I did enjoy the book as a whole. Let me explain.
The premise of this story is fascinating. The world is pretty much divided into 3 species - the full bloods ('normal' vampires), hybrids (born of a vampire and human mix) and the humans. Every species looks down on the other but the hybrids are looked down upon by both. The hybrids themselves are split into two categories - the gifted and ungifted. Obviously the world isn't perfect and there are attempts to dislodge the government system they have in place. This is the part of the story that pulled me in and kept me turning the pages. I would have loved to read so much more about this world. There could have been so much more given.
Instead, the story focused on a love triangle between Araya (hybrid), Hale (her 'counter' hybrid) and Brazen (full blood). This is where my interest got lost. I never thought I'd say this but I became bored with the sex that happened on every page. I know that Araya was supposed to be confused and love both of them but her wildly swinging emotions were giving me motion sickness! I really couldn't be bothered to read through the sex scenes and was never sure if it was Hale or Brazen that she was with. By the time I reached book 2, I didn't care anymore. I spent the rest of the trilogy skimming through the numerous sex scenes just to make sure I didn't lose any of the plot within there.
Just who is Araya really? Or should that be 'what' is she? Who is behind all the attacks and why are they happening? Who can be trusted? Who can't be? These are all questions that will be answered in these books but you will have to wade through the sex scenes to find them.
I enjoyed this series but would have preferred the onus to be on the war, who Araya is etc rather than the love triangle.
The premise of this story is fascinating. The world is pretty much divided into 3 species - the full bloods ('normal' vampires), hybrids (born of a vampire and human mix) and the humans. Every species looks down on the other but the hybrids are looked down upon by both. The hybrids themselves are split into two categories - the gifted and ungifted. Obviously the world isn't perfect and there are attempts to dislodge the government system they have in place. This is the part of the story that pulled me in and kept me turning the pages. I would have loved to read so much more about this world. There could have been so much more given.
Instead, the story focused on a love triangle between Araya (hybrid), Hale (her 'counter' hybrid) and Brazen (full blood). This is where my interest got lost. I never thought I'd say this but I became bored with the sex that happened on every page. I know that Araya was supposed to be confused and love both of them but her wildly swinging emotions were giving me motion sickness! I really couldn't be bothered to read through the sex scenes and was never sure if it was Hale or Brazen that she was with. By the time I reached book 2, I didn't care anymore. I spent the rest of the trilogy skimming through the numerous sex scenes just to make sure I didn't lose any of the plot within there.
Just who is Araya really? Or should that be 'what' is she? Who is behind all the attacks and why are they happening? Who can be trusted? Who can't be? These are all questions that will be answered in these books but you will have to wade through the sex scenes to find them.
I enjoyed this series but would have preferred the onus to be on the war, who Araya is etc rather than the love triangle.
September 9, 2015
Well it could be a 4.5
This book needs editing bad. I don't know how many times I almost just deleted it while reading the first book, but I hate doing that so I stuck with it. Actually I found out it could be a heck of a lot better if it was just edited! There was also a word used wrong in this book and that is a big pet peeve of mine. I hate it when someone uses a saying but puts in a wrong word. It just makes them sound stupid to me, so CM. Owens.... the correct saying of or word is not whelp! The word you mean to use is well.. look up the meaning in the dictionary. The first time I read the saying I thought it was a typo until it was used over and over and the word was still wrong each time. I can't even remember the darn saying now but I remember the word whelp was the wrong word and it should have been well. It's enough screw up the flow of the book.
Another thing was there was just way too much sex. I know lol I don't mind some good sex scenes but God! Not every other page! Ok I exaggerated but that's close. I think having a few here and there and the rest of the time just say they went at it in so many words, a lot less words in fact because two or three or four pages of how they had sex was just too much when at times they were doing it so dam often she had to be walking funny no matter what kind of hybrid she was! There is such a thing as too much of a good thing and we really don't have to read about them screwing multiple times a chapter. So all in all I think getting rid of or shortening to a hint instead of explicit sex scenes and God if you can't get an editor re-read the dam book before releasing it! Because it could have been a lot better.
This book needs editing bad. I don't know how many times I almost just deleted it while reading the first book, but I hate doing that so I stuck with it. Actually I found out it could be a heck of a lot better if it was just edited! There was also a word used wrong in this book and that is a big pet peeve of mine. I hate it when someone uses a saying but puts in a wrong word. It just makes them sound stupid to me, so CM. Owens.... the correct saying of or word is not whelp! The word you mean to use is well.. look up the meaning in the dictionary. The first time I read the saying I thought it was a typo until it was used over and over and the word was still wrong each time. I can't even remember the darn saying now but I remember the word whelp was the wrong word and it should have been well. It's enough screw up the flow of the book.
Another thing was there was just way too much sex. I know lol I don't mind some good sex scenes but God! Not every other page! Ok I exaggerated but that's close. I think having a few here and there and the rest of the time just say they went at it in so many words, a lot less words in fact because two or three or four pages of how they had sex was just too much when at times they were doing it so dam often she had to be walking funny no matter what kind of hybrid she was! There is such a thing as too much of a good thing and we really don't have to read about them screwing multiple times a chapter. So all in all I think getting rid of or shortening to a hint instead of explicit sex scenes and God if you can't get an editor re-read the dam book before releasing it! Because it could have been a lot better.
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