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Pack of Outcasts #2
Bizarre Bonds
Four inexplicable supernatural bonds. One rogue monster on a rampage. What's a girl made of sunshine to do?
For once in my life, everything was going perfectly. I'd finally confronted the man who'd caged me, my teammates and I were seeing eye to eye, and a couple of those friendships were coming with some very delicious benefits.
So of course my powers had to find another way to surprise me.
I've accidentally marked all four of my distractingly handsome teammates with my glow... and these new bonds seem to have declared no take-backs. My happiness has left the men I've been falling for very unhappy.
With more strange monsters stalking the countryside, one of them determined to bash up an entire city, our personal problems need to take the backseat. But can we still work as a team if no one's willing to play for keeps?
*Bizarre Bonds is the second book in a new urban fantasy trilogy from bestselling author Eva Chase. If you love a sunshine-y heroine, hot dangerous monsters who'll soften only for her, and plenty of laughs, action, and steam, dive right in!*
For once in my life, everything was going perfectly. I'd finally confronted the man who'd caged me, my teammates and I were seeing eye to eye, and a couple of those friendships were coming with some very delicious benefits.
So of course my powers had to find another way to surprise me.
I've accidentally marked all four of my distractingly handsome teammates with my glow... and these new bonds seem to have declared no take-backs. My happiness has left the men I've been falling for very unhappy.
With more strange monsters stalking the countryside, one of them determined to bash up an entire city, our personal problems need to take the backseat. But can we still work as a team if no one's willing to play for keeps?
*Bizarre Bonds is the second book in a new urban fantasy trilogy from bestselling author Eva Chase. If you love a sunshine-y heroine, hot dangerous monsters who'll soften only for her, and plenty of laughs, action, and steam, dive right in!*
290 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 22, 2025
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124 books3,792 followersEva Chase lives in Canada with her family. She loves stories both swoony and supernatural, and strong women and the men who appreciate them. You can visit her online at www.evachase.com.
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November 11, 2025
I think it's almost impossible not to love Peri! She's optimistic, caring, patient, loving and she's so positive! However, I'm glad that in this book not everything is sunshine and rainbows. Peri is learning that you can't be happy and positive all the time, that the less pleasant emotions are just as important, and that all those emotions need to be respected. I loved her journey. Just like I loved the journeys of the guys! They each have their own challenges in this book, especially when it comes to figuring out what they want from and with Peri. The mystery of the rifts also gets more and more interesting. I can't wait for the sequel!
November 5, 2025
Eva Chase it really quite hit-or-miss for me 🤷♀️ I had a good time with book 1, but books 2 kind of dragged for me and the characters started to get annoying
October 29, 2025
good
WARNING! Cliffhanger! This one rates a good 4.5/5 on my trauma scale.
Picking up where book one ended, Peri and her bonded are trying to come to terms with their unexpected, and in some cases unwanted connection.
Meanwhile the odd rifts are becoming more common, releasing warped shadowkin into the world. It’s in investigating those, that Periwinkle finds a use for her unusual talent, and how she and her mates might just have a way they can use their abilities for good.
So not much progress is made as far as investigating the rift issue goes, but we do have a lot of character development in this volume of the trilogy; as Peri and her marked males learn about each other, and some things about theirselves.
There is still plenty of action though, as the rifts continue to spew trouble into the world, and Peri is there to try and help, along with a few familiar faces from Eva Chase’s other Shadowkind World books.
This one has a few racy scenes as well, as Peri gets closer to the rest of her mates, so consider yourself forewarned!
An engaging tale, this is NOT a standalone, and must be read after book one (though it’s not necessary to have read the other Shadowkind books, it may be beneficial). Fans of reverse harem, monster hero’s, and Eva Chase’s other series will enjoy this tale.
WARNING! Cliffhanger! This one rates a good 4.5/5 on my trauma scale.
Picking up where book one ended, Peri and her bonded are trying to come to terms with their unexpected, and in some cases unwanted connection.
Meanwhile the odd rifts are becoming more common, releasing warped shadowkin into the world. It’s in investigating those, that Periwinkle finds a use for her unusual talent, and how she and her mates might just have a way they can use their abilities for good.
So not much progress is made as far as investigating the rift issue goes, but we do have a lot of character development in this volume of the trilogy; as Peri and her marked males learn about each other, and some things about theirselves.
There is still plenty of action though, as the rifts continue to spew trouble into the world, and Peri is there to try and help, along with a few familiar faces from Eva Chase’s other Shadowkind World books.
This one has a few racy scenes as well, as Peri gets closer to the rest of her mates, so consider yourself forewarned!
An engaging tale, this is NOT a standalone, and must be read after book one (though it’s not necessary to have read the other Shadowkind books, it may be beneficial). Fans of reverse harem, monster hero’s, and Eva Chase’s other series will enjoy this tale.
October 22, 2025
Book Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ stars!
Book: Bizarre Bonds by Eva Chase
Series: Pack of Outcasts book two
"𝘐 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶, 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦, 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘐 𝘢𝘮."
A supernatural group of monsters trying to safe the day! I love being back in the world of monsters. I love it even more now that a few of my favorite characters from the previous books are showing up! It's so much fun to see them all work together
"𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵. 𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳. 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘰 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘦, 𝘮𝘺 𝘧𝘪𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦?"
This has been an adorable and fun series to read so far. I always love the diversity of the characters and how they come together, being a team, forming a family. And I love the sweet spicy scenes you get in between
"𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵. 𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘺 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘦, 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘪, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘐'𝘮 𝘨𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘰 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭."
I want to thank the author for sending me a physical copy to read and review 🖤 you're books are loved!
Book: Bizarre Bonds by Eva Chase
Series: Pack of Outcasts book two
"𝘐 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶, 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦, 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘐 𝘢𝘮."
A supernatural group of monsters trying to safe the day! I love being back in the world of monsters. I love it even more now that a few of my favorite characters from the previous books are showing up! It's so much fun to see them all work together
"𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵. 𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳. 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘰 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘦, 𝘮𝘺 𝘧𝘪𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦?"
This has been an adorable and fun series to read so far. I always love the diversity of the characters and how they come together, being a team, forming a family. And I love the sweet spicy scenes you get in between
"𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵. 𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘺 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘦, 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘪, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘐'𝘮 𝘨𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘰 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭."
I want to thank the author for sending me a physical copy to read and review 🖤 you're books are loved!
October 11, 2025
I loved this book and I cannot wait for the next one. Peri grew so much in this story right along with her guys, and it made me love them even more. The emotions were strong, the action kept me turning the pages, and the chemistry between everyone pulled me in. I really liked seeing how their bond developed, and even with some questions still left, it makes me even more excited for what comes next.
I received an advanced review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advanced review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
November 9, 2025
Bizarre Bonds is the 2nd book in this new RH series. The adventure continues with Periwinkle (who has a pure, childlike innocence) and the men she's tied to. As they continue to learn to work together while also figuring out how to overcome their individual struggles. There is definitely more of the shadowkind vs humans in this book than the previous. Overall a fantasticly entertaining read!
October 9, 2025
This book was so sweet and honestly incredibly therapeutic, particularly all of the internal realizations Peri has throughout this book about how to be herself with her team and what makes for a loving supportive relationship. It was comforting to read. I did feel like the plot did not progress as much as I would have hoped for and the spice was pretty limited, which is why it wasn't 5 stars but still a very nice comfort read.
November 16, 2025
I liked book 1 enough to read this book, but honestly I don’t think I care enough about the characters or story to continue. It just dragged on and I’m kind of over it. 🫠
November 10, 2025
DNF
Did not finish. I was bored with the characters. Maybe i was not in the mood. I don’t think i will try to read it again
Did not finish. I was bored with the characters. Maybe i was not in the mood. I don’t think i will try to read it again
November 8, 2025
I really enjoyed my time with Peri and her men in Bizarre Bonds! It was great seeing her men finally starting to accept the bonds she accidentally gave them in book 1 and come together for her in both the bedroom and outside of it. There was a lot of character growth in this book all around, and it is exciting to see where they'll go from here. My only complaint is the book did feel like it dragged a bit at points. The story didn't progress much even though the characters themselves did.
Peri definitely struggled a bit, but I think her talks with Sorsha helped her a lot in regards to her feelings and how much progress she was making to tip the scales back to her being "good". It was awesome seeing more of Eva's characters from other series jump into this one. I would have liked to learn a little more about Viscera and what her final thoughts meant for the future though.
It was tough seeing how Jonah thought his demotion was a negative thing at first, but I'm happy he realized what Rollick really meant by doing it. He learned a bit about himself through it all, especially that he can help shadow kind even better by not being a teacher at the school.
Raze, Mirage, and Hail have made leaps and bounds of progress as well in this book and I'm so proud of them! No spoilers, but they've come such a long way from how they were at the start to the end of book 2 in all aspects of their lives.
Favorite Quote: “Hard to know what happy is if you don’t have any other colors for contrast.” - Mirage
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily
Peri definitely struggled a bit, but I think her talks with Sorsha helped her a lot in regards to her feelings and how much progress she was making to tip the scales back to her being "good". It was awesome seeing more of Eva's characters from other series jump into this one. I would have liked to learn a little more about Viscera and what her final thoughts meant for the future though.
It was tough seeing how Jonah thought his demotion was a negative thing at first, but I'm happy he realized what Rollick really meant by doing it. He learned a bit about himself through it all, especially that he can help shadow kind even better by not being a teacher at the school.
Raze, Mirage, and Hail have made leaps and bounds of progress as well in this book and I'm so proud of them! No spoilers, but they've come such a long way from how they were at the start to the end of book 2 in all aspects of their lives.
Favorite Quote: “Hard to know what happy is if you don’t have any other colors for contrast.” - Mirage
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily
October 21, 2025
Bizarre Bonds is the second book in the Pack of Outcasts, an urban fantasy/paranormal romance series. This takes place in the author’s Shadowblood world, but can be read on its own. I received an advance review copy and my thoughts are my own. Thank you to the author for my eArc.
Tropes and themes include:
✨Grumpy x sunshine
✨Who did this to you?
✨Supernatural reform academy
✨Forced proximity
✨Self-discovery
✨Teacher/student
✨Why choose (mfmmm)
✨Touch her and die
✨Multi, first person POV
Rating: 4/5 Stars 3/5 Flames
Nicknames: Cream Puff, Rainbow, Glowbug
The Lovely: This book focused in on the FMC’s growth as she tried to get a better handle on her powers. I liked that because she, and her powers, were so unique to the world, she didn’t really have a guide to follow or someone to teach her. I felt for her struggled and loved the realizations she made later in the book.
The Mundane: I wish the FMC would have more time with the MMCs, especially in the first half to -two-third of the book. They all felt so distant from each other (I think intentionally) but for me it slowed the progression of the story.
Recommendation: This was a cute, sometimes funny, series, ,although this second book did amp up the emotions. It does end on a bit of a cliffhanger. Book three of the trilogy is due to be released in December of this year (2025). If you like a lighter urban fantasy romance with grumpy x sunshine to the max, I think you’d like this book.
Tropes and themes include:
✨Grumpy x sunshine
✨Who did this to you?
✨Supernatural reform academy
✨Forced proximity
✨Self-discovery
✨Teacher/student
✨Why choose (mfmmm)
✨Touch her and die
✨Multi, first person POV
Rating: 4/5 Stars 3/5 Flames
Nicknames: Cream Puff, Rainbow, Glowbug
The Lovely: This book focused in on the FMC’s growth as she tried to get a better handle on her powers. I liked that because she, and her powers, were so unique to the world, she didn’t really have a guide to follow or someone to teach her. I felt for her struggled and loved the realizations she made later in the book.
The Mundane: I wish the FMC would have more time with the MMCs, especially in the first half to -two-third of the book. They all felt so distant from each other (I think intentionally) but for me it slowed the progression of the story.
Recommendation: This was a cute, sometimes funny, series, ,although this second book did amp up the emotions. It does end on a bit of a cliffhanger. Book three of the trilogy is due to be released in December of this year (2025). If you like a lighter urban fantasy romance with grumpy x sunshine to the max, I think you’d like this book.
October 30, 2025
Oh my gosh. This book was amazing! Peri has grown so much since the first book but she’s still full of sunshine. Her journey of not only her emotional states but accepting who she is and what she can do has been incredible to see. Are there still times where she struggles yea but who doesn’t. Her character is written with so much realism that it’s as though she’s real and facing these challenges with you. Her positive attitude is always a pleasure to read especially when the grumps of her men cough cough popsicle decide to be a pain.
The men in her harem are the perfect mix of protective, annoying and full of their own challenges and emotions. Some have started to warm up more while others are still playing push and pull with their feelings. But they still all care about peri and we see this especially towards the end. Are there still moments where I want to throttle one or more of them yes of course there are because it wouldn’t be a good story without a rollercoaster of emotions.
Eva had once again delivered an amazing story that sucks you in until the very last page. Did we get another cliffhanger that leaves you staring at a wall for hours, of course but that’s to be expected and I cannot wait to get some more answers.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️.5/5
Tropes:
Bubbly fmc
Rh
Second book in a series
Grumpy/sunshine
Forced proximity
Powers
Powerful fmc
Teacher/student
Touch her and die
Bond marks
Cliffhanger
The men in her harem are the perfect mix of protective, annoying and full of their own challenges and emotions. Some have started to warm up more while others are still playing push and pull with their feelings. But they still all care about peri and we see this especially towards the end. Are there still moments where I want to throttle one or more of them yes of course there are because it wouldn’t be a good story without a rollercoaster of emotions.
Eva had once again delivered an amazing story that sucks you in until the very last page. Did we get another cliffhanger that leaves you staring at a wall for hours, of course but that’s to be expected and I cannot wait to get some more answers.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️.5/5
Tropes:
Bubbly fmc
Rh
Second book in a series
Grumpy/sunshine
Forced proximity
Powers
Powerful fmc
Teacher/student
Touch her and die
Bond marks
Cliffhanger
October 30, 2025
Bizarre Bonds had me grinning, groaning, and gasping all at once! Periwinkle (aka Peri) is back and shining brighter than ever. Still the sunshine ball of chaos we love, but now with a little extra oomph as she navigates these crazy new bonds. Watching her juggle her feelings, powers, and an accidentally bonded harem is like riding a rollercoaster while trying to drink hot cocoa, thrilling, a little messy, and totally addictive. And the guys… oh boy. They’re the perfect mix of protective, stubborn, and just complicated enough to make you want to shake them one minute and hug them the next. Seeing their walls slowly crumble and their emotions bubble to the surface had me swooning, laughing, and yes… occasionally yelling at the book.
Eva Chase once again proves she can craft a story that sucks you in from page one and doesn’t let go until the last page, and then the cliffhanger leaves you staring at the ceiling, plotting how to cope until the next installment. Between shadowkind chaos, rift mysteries, and bonds that test everyone’s patience (and hearts), this book had me hooked.
If you love quirky, heartfelt characters, emotional rollercoasters, and a story that keeps you flipping pages like a mad scientist on espresso, Bizarre Bonds is an absolute must-read. I can’t wait to dive back into this world again!
Eva Chase once again proves she can craft a story that sucks you in from page one and doesn’t let go until the last page, and then the cliffhanger leaves you staring at the ceiling, plotting how to cope until the next installment. Between shadowkind chaos, rift mysteries, and bonds that test everyone’s patience (and hearts), this book had me hooked.
If you love quirky, heartfelt characters, emotional rollercoasters, and a story that keeps you flipping pages like a mad scientist on espresso, Bizarre Bonds is an absolute must-read. I can’t wait to dive back into this world again!
November 3, 2025
This book ends on a crippling cliffhanger and I cannot get enough. Eva Chase is the queen of cliffhangers and gripping endings and I love every torturous second 🤩
Bizarre Bonds picks up right where left Peri and her pack of outcasts in book 1, coming to terms with their bonded connection. During this, more and more Shadowkin are finding their way into the world, and the group discover they may be able to use their abilities to help with this growing problem.
I love that Peri really starts to come into her own here and finds ways to use her unusual powers in a positive way, but also a way that makes her feel good. The character development is fantastic in this book, with a lot of growth across the group (individually and collectively). We learn a lot about Peri and her bonded, and this really enhances the depth of the relationships between the group. There is definitely a bit of spice in this book as the group gets closer, and it is sprinkled in with the plot nicely.
Again, this ends on a cliffhanger and I can’t say more without spoiling, but I genuinely enjoyed it and it fits the plot well. I loved this book and enjoyed it even more than the first. I can’t wait for the next book!
Thank you so much the Eva Chase for the eARC and proof of this book! I will forever adore your writing!
Bizarre Bonds picks up right where left Peri and her pack of outcasts in book 1, coming to terms with their bonded connection. During this, more and more Shadowkin are finding their way into the world, and the group discover they may be able to use their abilities to help with this growing problem.
I love that Peri really starts to come into her own here and finds ways to use her unusual powers in a positive way, but also a way that makes her feel good. The character development is fantastic in this book, with a lot of growth across the group (individually and collectively). We learn a lot about Peri and her bonded, and this really enhances the depth of the relationships between the group. There is definitely a bit of spice in this book as the group gets closer, and it is sprinkled in with the plot nicely.
Again, this ends on a cliffhanger and I can’t say more without spoiling, but I genuinely enjoyed it and it fits the plot well. I loved this book and enjoyed it even more than the first. I can’t wait for the next book!
Thank you so much the Eva Chase for the eARC and proof of this book! I will forever adore your writing!
October 11, 2025
I was so excited to jump back into Periwinkle’s world in Bizarre Bonds, Book 2 in the Pack of Outcasts trilogy.
In Book 2, we get to see the aftermath of what Peri did and the struggle that comes with the new bonds. Peri has always struggled with containing her power and she ends up hurting those that she cares for the most.
Mirage, Jonah, Hail and Haze all struggle with the new bond in various ways and though they know Peri didn’t mean to, is what they feel really them or the bond?
They all must work together to stop a new shadowkind that is made its way through the rift and causing mayhem but can they come back and work together as the team they once were?
I feel for Peri, she just wants everyone to be happy but she learns throughout the book that it’s not normal to be happy all the time and the guys slowly start letting Peri back in and see that she actually sees them and accepts them for who they are.
After seeing Peri’s relationships with Haze and Mirage blossom in Book 1, I loved getting to see our man Hail’s walls come down and Jonah finally allowing himself to feel his feelings in this one.
After that crashing cliffhanger I am excited to see what happens next in their story!
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
In Book 2, we get to see the aftermath of what Peri did and the struggle that comes with the new bonds. Peri has always struggled with containing her power and she ends up hurting those that she cares for the most.
Mirage, Jonah, Hail and Haze all struggle with the new bond in various ways and though they know Peri didn’t mean to, is what they feel really them or the bond?
They all must work together to stop a new shadowkind that is made its way through the rift and causing mayhem but can they come back and work together as the team they once were?
I feel for Peri, she just wants everyone to be happy but she learns throughout the book that it’s not normal to be happy all the time and the guys slowly start letting Peri back in and see that she actually sees them and accepts them for who they are.
After seeing Peri’s relationships with Haze and Mirage blossom in Book 1, I loved getting to see our man Hail’s walls come down and Jonah finally allowing himself to feel his feelings in this one.
After that crashing cliffhanger I am excited to see what happens next in their story!
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
October 14, 2025
I was really looking forward for this book after the cliffhanger of the first one. Periwinkle and her men were put in a bit of a bind at the end of the first book with their unintentional bonding. They all have to take a deep look at themselves and their perceived place in the world while still dealing with the strange rifts that keep on popping up in stranger and inconvenient places. The more they learn about the rifts and the strange shadowkind that comes from them, the more complicated it gets. The characters have to confront their world views and their own experiences through their newfound lenses and experiences. There’s a lot of personal maturity in all the characters while they try to come to terms with the bond between them all and what it might entail for them as individuals and also as a group as they have to work together as a team. I think it made them all the more lovable once we start to know what made them who they are.
It was also great to have more involvement from Rollick, Sorcha and the Shadowbloods.
There’s another cliffhanger at the end of this book but it just makes me want to read the next one even more.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
It was also great to have more involvement from Rollick, Sorcha and the Shadowbloods.
There’s another cliffhanger at the end of this book but it just makes me want to read the next one even more.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
October 29, 2025
I think that this is a pretty emotionally intelligent book. Or at least leaves a lot of room for the characters to develop. It starts off with the guys all pretty upset about the new bond especially when they discover that not only can she feel their emotions and they her’s, they all have to stay fairly close to one another or Peri will pass out from pain. Slowly the guys start to come to terms with it as they are sent out repeatedly to try to deal with the weird shadow creatures including a higher shadow creature who just wants to destroy everything.
I think it was great that Peri has her moment of realization that trying to be happy all the time isn’t healthy and that other emotions are just as valid and important. It was definitely the catalyst for the relationships to progress. The spicy bits were great, good chemistry. Raze is my favourite character for sure. He’s sweet and protective but isn’t necessarily sweet in bed. Mirage I have a harder time engaging with as he just feels very childish to me. I understand his whole thing is being focused on fun and play to avoid his past but it doesn’t always land for me. Jonah and Hail are both pretty good, complex characters. Ended with the void portal expanding to encase a city so that will be fun for them to deal with.
I think it was great that Peri has her moment of realization that trying to be happy all the time isn’t healthy and that other emotions are just as valid and important. It was definitely the catalyst for the relationships to progress. The spicy bits were great, good chemistry. Raze is my favourite character for sure. He’s sweet and protective but isn’t necessarily sweet in bed. Mirage I have a harder time engaging with as he just feels very childish to me. I understand his whole thing is being focused on fun and play to avoid his past but it doesn’t always land for me. Jonah and Hail are both pretty good, complex characters. Ended with the void portal expanding to encase a city so that will be fun for them to deal with.
October 30, 2025
My review is written after listening to the audio version of this book
In this, the second instalment of the Pack of Outcasts series, we learn more about our five main characters as their backstories are revealed. Eva Chase adds depth to the characters and makes their behaviour more understandable.
Periwinkle aka Peri is always so concerned for others, but always doubts herself. She yearns to make a difference and improve things for everyone, despite the obstacles she faces. Peri’s ability to control her powers is improving, as is her belief in herself. She is hopeful that with practice, she will be able to do only good with her powers,
She and her guys are coming to terms with the bonds they've formed and working together to try to contain the "different" Shadowkind emerging from the strange rifts before humans realise just how many Shadowkind live amongst them. But with the emergence of a new threat, will that be possible?
I'm enjoying the slow build to the romance and steam between the five of them, and I'm also enjoying meeting some of the characters from the earlier series. Another interesting storyline that is to be continued. I received this book for free and voluntarily reviewed.
The narration by Vanessa Moyen and Aiden Snow is, as always, excellent!
In this, the second instalment of the Pack of Outcasts series, we learn more about our five main characters as their backstories are revealed. Eva Chase adds depth to the characters and makes their behaviour more understandable.
Periwinkle aka Peri is always so concerned for others, but always doubts herself. She yearns to make a difference and improve things for everyone, despite the obstacles she faces. Peri’s ability to control her powers is improving, as is her belief in herself. She is hopeful that with practice, she will be able to do only good with her powers,
She and her guys are coming to terms with the bonds they've formed and working together to try to contain the "different" Shadowkind emerging from the strange rifts before humans realise just how many Shadowkind live amongst them. But with the emergence of a new threat, will that be possible?
I'm enjoying the slow build to the romance and steam between the five of them, and I'm also enjoying meeting some of the characters from the earlier series. Another interesting storyline that is to be continued. I received this book for free and voluntarily reviewed.
The narration by Vanessa Moyen and Aiden Snow is, as always, excellent!
November 13, 2025
Yet another great book from Eva Chase.
I am thoroughly enjoying this series. It’s a little lighter than some of her other work, probably in part of our FMC Peri and he sunny disposition, but it still finds a way to embrace the darker parts and pasts of our characters. I liked seeing all of the MMC’s open up about their pasts and embracing the new bonds between them all, even if they were all reluctant and wary initially. I especially liked seeing Peri accepting that every emotion has a place, that the good ones only shine so brightly because of the darker emotions. It was a slightly more emotional read, which is apt for our FMC and her unique powers.
I’m enjoying this new warped take on the shadow world and seeing how it effects the human world. I really enjoy the descriptions of when the characters move in the shadows, I can really see it play out in my mind.
I’m very much looking forward to the next and final instalment and seeing where it takes our team, especially after that ending. I can’t wait to find out more about what is causing these rifts and the warped shadowkind that emerges from them, and what more Peri can do.
I received an advance review copy from BookSirens for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I am thoroughly enjoying this series. It’s a little lighter than some of her other work, probably in part of our FMC Peri and he sunny disposition, but it still finds a way to embrace the darker parts and pasts of our characters. I liked seeing all of the MMC’s open up about their pasts and embracing the new bonds between them all, even if they were all reluctant and wary initially. I especially liked seeing Peri accepting that every emotion has a place, that the good ones only shine so brightly because of the darker emotions. It was a slightly more emotional read, which is apt for our FMC and her unique powers.
I’m enjoying this new warped take on the shadow world and seeing how it effects the human world. I really enjoy the descriptions of when the characters move in the shadows, I can really see it play out in my mind.
I’m very much looking forward to the next and final instalment and seeing where it takes our team, especially after that ending. I can’t wait to find out more about what is causing these rifts and the warped shadowkind that emerges from them, and what more Peri can do.
I received an advance review copy from BookSirens for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 20, 2025
This book inks up where the first book left off.
This is a cute, whimsical, reverse harem of 4 shadowkind and 1 human.
Peri and her men are part of a team who are tasked with understanding these rifts that keep appearing in the mortal realm and the creatures that come out of them.
Peri is a very upbeat, rainbows and love kinda girl. She seems almost ditzy in her personality. The four men she accidentally binds herself too are a variety of personalities. You have Hail who is a Winter Fae and probably the most unfriendly of the bunch. I wasn’t sure he would ever come around to the idea of being bound to Peri but once he did he was all in. Then there was Raze who is the biggest and baddest of the group as a basilisk shifter. He is the first to fall for Peri and the most protective. Jonah is the human sorcerer and also her teacher. he fights the bond the hardest for ethical reasons but in the end finally accepts her as bonded. Last but not least is Mirage, the fox shifter. He is silly, never serious but loves Peri.
This unlikely group works. This book does have a little more spice than book 1 and I am hopeful that book three will have even more.
I am curious to see how this story continues to unfold.
This is a cute, whimsical, reverse harem of 4 shadowkind and 1 human.
Peri and her men are part of a team who are tasked with understanding these rifts that keep appearing in the mortal realm and the creatures that come out of them.
Peri is a very upbeat, rainbows and love kinda girl. She seems almost ditzy in her personality. The four men she accidentally binds herself too are a variety of personalities. You have Hail who is a Winter Fae and probably the most unfriendly of the bunch. I wasn’t sure he would ever come around to the idea of being bound to Peri but once he did he was all in. Then there was Raze who is the biggest and baddest of the group as a basilisk shifter. He is the first to fall for Peri and the most protective. Jonah is the human sorcerer and also her teacher. he fights the bond the hardest for ethical reasons but in the end finally accepts her as bonded. Last but not least is Mirage, the fox shifter. He is silly, never serious but loves Peri.
This unlikely group works. This book does have a little more spice than book 1 and I am hopeful that book three will have even more.
I am curious to see how this story continues to unfold.
November 30, 2025
Eva Chase has done it again with Bizarre Bonds, the second book in the Pack of Outcasts series. This reverse harem fantasy blends paranormal elements with humor and heartfelt moments, creating a story that’s impossible to put down. From the very first chapter, I was drawn back into Periwinkle’s world and the unique dynamic she shares with her four men.
One of the highlights of this book is watching those bonds truly take shape. The relationships feel organic as the characters learn to trust each other and work together as a team. Their interactions are full of warmth, wit, and occasional sparks that keep things exciting. I also appreciated the deeper dive into their backstories—those glimpses into their pasts added richness and made me care about them even more.
The narration by Vanessa Moyen and Aiden Snow is exceptional. They bring every emotion to life, from tense moments to playful banter, making the listening experience immersive and engaging. If you enjoyed Misfit Monsters, this sequel will absolutely deliver. It’s a perfect mix of fantasy, romance, and humor that leaves you eager for the next installment.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and I have voluntarily left this review.
One of the highlights of this book is watching those bonds truly take shape. The relationships feel organic as the characters learn to trust each other and work together as a team. Their interactions are full of warmth, wit, and occasional sparks that keep things exciting. I also appreciated the deeper dive into their backstories—those glimpses into their pasts added richness and made me care about them even more.
The narration by Vanessa Moyen and Aiden Snow is exceptional. They bring every emotion to life, from tense moments to playful banter, making the listening experience immersive and engaging. If you enjoyed Misfit Monsters, this sequel will absolutely deliver. It’s a perfect mix of fantasy, romance, and humor that leaves you eager for the next installment.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and I have voluntarily left this review.
December 21, 2025
I enjoyed book one in this series a lot. I liked how the moral of the story is to be kind and understanding but the FMC got really annoying in this book. She was still very naive and innocent but in an almost annoying way now. That sweet and cute character from book one had not undergone any character growth at all sadly. And you can’t even say ah well it’s a smut book, because the smut was basic and over and done with very quickly. For a reverse harem trope I couldn’t believe how vanilla the spice was, or how quickly it seemed to be over in every encounter.
This book has made me sad because I am an Eva Chase fan on the whole.
Read this if you want an open door but not overly explicit spicy book of monsters that don’t have monster appendages in said spicy scenes.
It’s also an easy read, something you can follow along with very simply and just enjoy.
I personally recommend reading it rather than listening to it, because although the female narrator does a great job at creating the characters voices- she is too convincing on the FMC and gives her annoying qualities more bite making them harder to ignore.
This book has made me sad because I am an Eva Chase fan on the whole.
Read this if you want an open door but not overly explicit spicy book of monsters that don’t have monster appendages in said spicy scenes.
It’s also an easy read, something you can follow along with very simply and just enjoy.
I personally recommend reading it rather than listening to it, because although the female narrator does a great job at creating the characters voices- she is too convincing on the FMC and gives her annoying qualities more bite making them harder to ignore.
October 12, 2025
WHAT TO EXPECT:
✔️ Monster Reform School
✔️ Grumpy / Sunshine
✔️ Sweet but Dangerous heroine
✔️ Forced Proximity
✔️ Touch Her & 💀
✔️ Bond Marks
✔️ Teacher / Student
✔️ Why Choose
⚠️ Check trigger warnings; this dark content is for +18 readers
Bizarre Bonds picks up right after the cliffhanger from Misfit Monsters. The sudden appearance of these new marks creates an unintentional bond between Periwinkle (Peri), Raze, Mirage, Jonah and Hail, which seems to impact the formerly blossoming relationships. The sunshine-y and colourful Periwinkle does her best to navigate this new dynamic, all while trying to figure out what is going on with the rifts.
I enjoy this batch of characters and the different personalities that each brings to this newly bonded group. Peri is sweet and full of kindness, only wanting to keep those around her happy. Thankfully, the next book in the series has a December release date, so I will not have to wait long for the conclusion to their story. I am giving Bizarre Bonds a rating of 4 / 5 stars.
✔️ Monster Reform School
✔️ Grumpy / Sunshine
✔️ Sweet but Dangerous heroine
✔️ Forced Proximity
✔️ Touch Her & 💀
✔️ Bond Marks
✔️ Teacher / Student
✔️ Why Choose
⚠️ Check trigger warnings; this dark content is for +18 readers
Bizarre Bonds picks up right after the cliffhanger from Misfit Monsters. The sudden appearance of these new marks creates an unintentional bond between Periwinkle (Peri), Raze, Mirage, Jonah and Hail, which seems to impact the formerly blossoming relationships. The sunshine-y and colourful Periwinkle does her best to navigate this new dynamic, all while trying to figure out what is going on with the rifts.
I enjoy this batch of characters and the different personalities that each brings to this newly bonded group. Peri is sweet and full of kindness, only wanting to keep those around her happy. Thankfully, the next book in the series has a December release date, so I will not have to wait long for the conclusion to their story. I am giving Bizarre Bonds a rating of 4 / 5 stars.
October 31, 2025
Hold on to your seat
Bizarre Bonds is the second book in this fantasy RH series. The adventure continues with Periwinkle and the men that have been unwittingly tied to her.
Peri discovers a new element to her power. A bond. One that just happened without her meaning to and now she has bound her four teammates to her. Worse, she can feel their feelings and they're not happy about it. And something she's never experienced, they can sense her feelings in return. But they don't have time to deal with that when new rifts show up, along with even more dangerous shadowkind creatures stumbling into their world. One, who is determined to destroy as much as she can.
The emotional pain and frustration was tough at times. But I loved that Peri discovered some things about herself and her powers. The growth of all the characters in this book was great to see. They each have their own trauma to work through. I loved seeing them become more of a team.
And they'll need it! That ending tells me the next book is going to take off running at full speed. Can't wait!
Bizarre Bonds is the second book in this fantasy RH series. The adventure continues with Periwinkle and the men that have been unwittingly tied to her.
Peri discovers a new element to her power. A bond. One that just happened without her meaning to and now she has bound her four teammates to her. Worse, she can feel their feelings and they're not happy about it. And something she's never experienced, they can sense her feelings in return. But they don't have time to deal with that when new rifts show up, along with even more dangerous shadowkind creatures stumbling into their world. One, who is determined to destroy as much as she can.
The emotional pain and frustration was tough at times. But I loved that Peri discovered some things about herself and her powers. The growth of all the characters in this book was great to see. They each have their own trauma to work through. I loved seeing them become more of a team.
And they'll need it! That ending tells me the next book is going to take off running at full speed. Can't wait!
October 16, 2025
If there’s an author who can suck me into a story within the first chapter every single time, it’s Eva Chase. I loved this second book so much. This series is such a fun addition to this universe.
Peri grows so much during this book, especially towards the end. It’s beautiful to see. Her guys grow a ton in the book, too. I loved seeing Hail open up to Peri and the possibilities of the bond.
Peri and her men also grow as a team so much, which was just fun to watch. I can’t wait to see how much better they get at working together in the next book!
The only reason this book isn’t five stars for me is because three of the relationships felt rushed. Like they all came to a particular realization about the bond back-to-back. Other than that, I have no complaints!
Overall, I’d say 4.5/5 stars and 1/5 spice. I’ll be eagerly awaiting the next book to find out more about the mild cliffhanger in this one!
I did receive an advance copy, and this is my honest review.
Peri grows so much during this book, especially towards the end. It’s beautiful to see. Her guys grow a ton in the book, too. I loved seeing Hail open up to Peri and the possibilities of the bond.
Peri and her men also grow as a team so much, which was just fun to watch. I can’t wait to see how much better they get at working together in the next book!
The only reason this book isn’t five stars for me is because three of the relationships felt rushed. Like they all came to a particular realization about the bond back-to-back. Other than that, I have no complaints!
Overall, I’d say 4.5/5 stars and 1/5 spice. I’ll be eagerly awaiting the next book to find out more about the mild cliffhanger in this one!
I did receive an advance copy, and this is my honest review.
October 23, 2025
✨𝒜𝑅𝒞 𝑅𝑒𝓋𝒾𝑒𝓌✨
📖: Bizarre Bonds (Pack of Outcasts Book 2)
Peri and her team grapple with their circumstances following the events of the first book. They continue the perilous mission against the darkness and new dangers that emerge.
Tropes:
✨Monster reform school
✨Sweet but dangerous FMC
✨Morally grey MMCs
✨Grumpy/sunshine
✨Teacher/student
✨Touch her & 💀
✨Forced proximity
✨Bond marks
I loved the deepening connections that unfold between Peri and the MMCs. We gradually see these reluctant allies form an understanding and embrace their shared fates. Peri is definitely a sunshine character who is hard to resist and our MMCs are no exception!
Bizarre Bonds is a gripping second installment in a why choose urban fantasy romance that’s lighthearted yet high stakes. I’m so excited to see what happens next!
So grateful to the author for the ARC. This is my honest and voluntary review.
📖: Bizarre Bonds (Pack of Outcasts Book 2)
Peri and her team grapple with their circumstances following the events of the first book. They continue the perilous mission against the darkness and new dangers that emerge.
Tropes:
✨Monster reform school
✨Sweet but dangerous FMC
✨Morally grey MMCs
✨Grumpy/sunshine
✨Teacher/student
✨Touch her & 💀
✨Forced proximity
✨Bond marks
I loved the deepening connections that unfold between Peri and the MMCs. We gradually see these reluctant allies form an understanding and embrace their shared fates. Peri is definitely a sunshine character who is hard to resist and our MMCs are no exception!
Bizarre Bonds is a gripping second installment in a why choose urban fantasy romance that’s lighthearted yet high stakes. I’m so excited to see what happens next!
So grateful to the author for the ARC. This is my honest and voluntary review.
October 27, 2025
“Bizarre Bonds” by Eva Chase
Series: Pack of Outcasts Book 2
Genre: Paranormal Dark Reverse Harem Romance
POV: Multiple
Rating: 4⭐️
Spice: 3🌶️
Darkness: 2🩶
Highlights:
🖤Why Choose- Polyamory MFMMM
🖤Grumpy Basilisk Monster MMC
🖤Winter Fae MMC
🖤Fox Shifter Illusionist MMC
🖤Sorcerer MMC
🖤Teacher/Student
🖤Sunshiny Curvy FMC
🖤BIPOC Rep
Thoughts:
This was such a sweet and cozy series, with a slow build reverse harem romance. This one was a bit spicier in the bedroom scenes, even having a group scene with all her men. The monsters were cute and interesting and I loved the idea of the shadowkind. Peri is such a sunshiny character, you can’t help but love her. I also loved how unique each of her guys were and their fun nicknames for her.
🛑Please read all the author warnings as themes and events depicted in this book could be triggering. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Series: Pack of Outcasts Book 2
Genre: Paranormal Dark Reverse Harem Romance
POV: Multiple
Rating: 4⭐️
Spice: 3🌶️
Darkness: 2🩶
Highlights:
🖤Why Choose- Polyamory MFMMM
🖤Grumpy Basilisk Monster MMC
🖤Winter Fae MMC
🖤Fox Shifter Illusionist MMC
🖤Sorcerer MMC
🖤Teacher/Student
🖤Sunshiny Curvy FMC
🖤BIPOC Rep
Thoughts:
This was such a sweet and cozy series, with a slow build reverse harem romance. This one was a bit spicier in the bedroom scenes, even having a group scene with all her men. The monsters were cute and interesting and I loved the idea of the shadowkind. Peri is such a sunshiny character, you can’t help but love her. I also loved how unique each of her guys were and their fun nicknames for her.
🛑Please read all the author warnings as themes and events depicted in this book could be triggering. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
November 7, 2025
*ARC Review*
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I always enjoy reading Eva Chase's books and his one is no exception. Peri grew so much in this book! The story picks up right where book one left off, with the group trying to figure out and dealing with the aftermath of Peri accidentally bonding with her team of Outcast while also dealing with the strange rifts that keep appearing around the world. There’s not a ton of plot this time around since the focus is more on character growth, but it definitely feels like this books is setting us up for a a wild ride for the next book.
It definitely feels like this is Peri book, we get small glimpses of each of man as they struggle with the bond, but most of it revolves around their relationship with Peri rather than their individual arcs. I would’ve loved a bit more balance between everyone’s development and to see more of how Peri relationship with each guy develop, they all felt so distant from each other, and I was probably intentional, but for me it slowed the progression of the story a bit.
Huge thanks to BookSirens and Eva Chase for the free eARC!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I always enjoy reading Eva Chase's books and his one is no exception. Peri grew so much in this book! The story picks up right where book one left off, with the group trying to figure out and dealing with the aftermath of Peri accidentally bonding with her team of Outcast while also dealing with the strange rifts that keep appearing around the world. There’s not a ton of plot this time around since the focus is more on character growth, but it definitely feels like this books is setting us up for a a wild ride for the next book.
It definitely feels like this is Peri book, we get small glimpses of each of man as they struggle with the bond, but most of it revolves around their relationship with Peri rather than their individual arcs. I would’ve loved a bit more balance between everyone’s development and to see more of how Peri relationship with each guy develop, they all felt so distant from each other, and I was probably intentional, but for me it slowed the progression of the story a bit.
Huge thanks to BookSirens and Eva Chase for the free eARC!
October 16, 2025
Amazing continuation! Peri is very intriguing. Though we don't yet have answers for what she is, she and the others all experience a huge amount of growth in this book. These new rifts are intriguing and definitely a worrisome threat. They had some unexpected developments in this book as well, which definitely kept everyone on their toes.
The shadowkind vs humans comes more into play in this book, so I will be curious to see if the shadowkind are exposed to humans at a huge enough scale that they can no longer be a secret. I also have theories about the rifts… and a certain someone who may be behind them, and his reasons behind it.
Whether my theories end up being correct or not, I have no doubt the rest of this series will be just as amazing as the first two books! I'm very much looking forward to the next book!
The shadowkind vs humans comes more into play in this book, so I will be curious to see if the shadowkind are exposed to humans at a huge enough scale that they can no longer be a secret. I also have theories about the rifts… and a certain someone who may be behind them, and his reasons behind it.
Whether my theories end up being correct or not, I have no doubt the rest of this series will be just as amazing as the first two books! I'm very much looking forward to the next book!
October 22, 2025
Peri grew so much in this book. We jump back in to the story where book 1 ends. The MCs spend most of the book trying to understand the bond as they are sent of to investigate rifts opening around the world. There wasn't much plot in this book since it focused much more heavily on character development, but it is definitely set up for the next book to be plot heavy.
This book pretty much exclusively focused on Peri. We get glimpses of each of the MMCs as they grapple with the bond, but its more focused on their relationship to Peri instead of themselves. We learn a bit more about Hail's backstory. but there is no new information about Raze or Mirage. I would've preferred a bit more balance with character development, but I still devoured this book in one sitting.
Thank you to BookSirens and Eva Chase for the free eARC.
This book pretty much exclusively focused on Peri. We get glimpses of each of the MMCs as they grapple with the bond, but its more focused on their relationship to Peri instead of themselves. We learn a bit more about Hail's backstory. but there is no new information about Raze or Mirage. I would've preferred a bit more balance with character development, but I still devoured this book in one sitting.
Thank you to BookSirens and Eva Chase for the free eARC.
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