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Chosen
Someone was watching.
Nova woke up in someone’s arms
with a mark she didn’t have yesterday
and six men staring at her like the world just broke.
The system was never supposed to create a bond like theirs.
Six men from different Houses.
One woman with no House at all.
That was already impossible.
Then Nova burst into flames.
Now there’s a mark burning gold and red beneath her skin.
A creature the system says hasn’t existed for centuries.
And someone who saw everything.
The Nightmare Order is asking questions.
The Academy is tightening its grip.
And the system built to control power has realized something terrifying—
Nova doesn’t belong to it.
Now the six men who were forced into her cluster are the only thing standing between her and a system that would rather destroy her than evolve.
One refuses to let her out of his arms.
One is already planning how to break the system open.
One keeps staring at the mark like he’s seen it before.
One smiles like chaos is a language he speaks fluently.
One stays close enough to catch her if she falls again.
And one is realizing the bond between them might be deeper than any of them were meant to survive.
Nova still doesn’t know what happened at that lake.
But the world does.
And it’s coming for her.
Chosen is a slow-burn why choose romantasy featuring
– a feral heroine who just became something the system thought extinct
– six dangerously devoted men who refuse to let her face it alone
– forced proximity, forbidden bonds, and found family
– secrets buried deep inside the Houses themselves
– a system built to control power—and the cluster that might break it
Book Two in the Nightmare Misfits series.
Nova woke up in someone’s arms
with a mark she didn’t have yesterday
and six men staring at her like the world just broke.
The system was never supposed to create a bond like theirs.
Six men from different Houses.
One woman with no House at all.
That was already impossible.
Then Nova burst into flames.
Now there’s a mark burning gold and red beneath her skin.
A creature the system says hasn’t existed for centuries.
And someone who saw everything.
The Nightmare Order is asking questions.
The Academy is tightening its grip.
And the system built to control power has realized something terrifying—
Nova doesn’t belong to it.
Now the six men who were forced into her cluster are the only thing standing between her and a system that would rather destroy her than evolve.
One refuses to let her out of his arms.
One is already planning how to break the system open.
One keeps staring at the mark like he’s seen it before.
One smiles like chaos is a language he speaks fluently.
One stays close enough to catch her if she falls again.
And one is realizing the bond between them might be deeper than any of them were meant to survive.
Nova still doesn’t know what happened at that lake.
But the world does.
And it’s coming for her.
Chosen is a slow-burn why choose romantasy featuring
– a feral heroine who just became something the system thought extinct
– six dangerously devoted men who refuse to let her face it alone
– forced proximity, forbidden bonds, and found family
– secrets buried deep inside the Houses themselves
– a system built to control power—and the cluster that might break it
Book Two in the Nightmare Misfits series.
281 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 7, 2026
About the author
CeeCee Crow
3 books43 followersCeeCee Crow writes dark, slow-burn romance for readers who like their heroines guarded, their heroes obsessed, and their bonds impossible to walk away from. Her books live in the tension — the half-glance, the held breath, the moment someone realizes they're already in too deep.
She's drawn to feral women, quiet devotion, and the kind of love that doesn't ask permission. If a character is morally gray, emotionally unavailable, or one bad day away from burning it all down, she's probably writing about him.
She lives in Wisconsin and writes the books she wishes someone had handed her years ago.
She's drawn to feral women, quiet devotion, and the kind of love that doesn't ask permission. If a character is morally gray, emotionally unavailable, or one bad day away from burning it all down, she's probably writing about him.
She lives in Wisconsin and writes the books she wishes someone had handed her years ago.
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May 9, 2026
I'm a big fan of this author's ideas, world, and characters. My main issue with this book was that each male POV sounded the same to me, making it hard to distinguish among the love interests. Each character had their own quirks, personality, and traits; it was just that each POV felt and sounded the same to me. For me, that made it more difficult to connect and understand each character individually.
Additionally, each interaction with Nova that formed a bond was very copy-and-paste, if you will. There was a pattern being followed that made the moment feel less special and personal. I appreciate that we got more information about bond formation; however, with each new piece, I just felt a bit more confused about the whole thing.
Overall, I still really like this series so far. It's easy and entertaining to read. I love all the love interests and their shared admiration for Nova. I will likely read the third novel once it's out.
Additionally, each interaction with Nova that formed a bond was very copy-and-paste, if you will. There was a pattern being followed that made the moment feel less special and personal. I appreciate that we got more information about bond formation; however, with each new piece, I just felt a bit more confused about the whole thing.
Overall, I still really like this series so far. It's easy and entertaining to read. I love all the love interests and their shared admiration for Nova. I will likely read the third novel once it's out.
May 9, 2026
Again, another great book. The author is good at storytelling even though I do feel like it was a bit slow, especially for book 2 of a trilogy. She has six mates that she has to bond with. And we’re at the end of book 2, and she has only bonded with four. In my opinion in a trilogy everyone should be bonded at the end of book 2. There should be no bonding going on in book 3.
I also feel like we should’ve got a little bit more world building and a lot more explanation when it comes to the system and the orders. We got a little explanation, but it’s not enough in my opinion.
All that being said, I still think it’s a really enjoyable book and I would recommend it and I’m looking forward to book 3 in July.
I also feel like we should’ve got a little bit more world building and a lot more explanation when it comes to the system and the orders. We got a little explanation, but it’s not enough in my opinion.
All that being said, I still think it’s a really enjoyable book and I would recommend it and I’m looking forward to book 3 in July.
May 11, 2026
Oh, I’m upset this isn’t a duet. We learn a marginal amount about the world VS. the zero that the first book gave us. I’m still lost but had fun.
Most things unfolded as I hoped.
There were a couple moments that made me say, “What?!” and it was not complimentary.
But it’s an interesting concept and story.
I had to make myself like the spice.
Whenever it happened, the guy had all their firsts at once with her.
I get there’s a crunch for time but why can’t kissing just be kissing? Or let other stuff be enough?
We gotta go big and slam home every time?
Whatever.
If you asked me to summarize the plot line, I’d just stare at you blankly until one of us thought of something better to do.
Already preordered the next one.
Most things unfolded as I hoped.
There were a couple moments that made me say, “What?!” and it was not complimentary.
But it’s an interesting concept and story.
I had to make myself like the spice.
Whenever it happened, the guy had all their firsts at once with her.
I get there’s a crunch for time but why can’t kissing just be kissing? Or let other stuff be enough?
We gotta go big and slam home every time?
Whatever.
If you asked me to summarize the plot line, I’d just stare at you blankly until one of us thought of something better to do.
Already preordered the next one.
May 21, 2026
Nightmare book two
I do want to read the final book in this trilogy, but ... World descriptions remain elusive, but there are more hints. Our group escapes the academy when the evil, Silas, of the nightmare order threatens them and Nova shifts into an unknown, A Phoenix. They find a hidden community started by Vaelin's grandmother where many misfits have created a home. The c!uster gradually begins to shift into powerful creatures and several form forgotten bonds with Nova. It's revealed that the authorities are preventing the formation of natural clusters and bonds because they produce shifted forms that are too powerful for the government to control. As usual for this genre, book two ends with the inevitable, Nova sacrifices her freedom to save her harem.
I do want to read the final book in this trilogy, but ... World descriptions remain elusive, but there are more hints. Our group escapes the academy when the evil, Silas, of the nightmare order threatens them and Nova shifts into an unknown, A Phoenix. They find a hidden community started by Vaelin's grandmother where many misfits have created a home. The c!uster gradually begins to shift into powerful creatures and several form forgotten bonds with Nova. It's revealed that the authorities are preventing the formation of natural clusters and bonds because they produce shifted forms that are too powerful for the government to control. As usual for this genre, book two ends with the inevitable, Nova sacrifices her freedom to save her harem.
May 26, 2026
Oh come on, another cliffhanger and there isn't a date for the next book... Why? 😭😭😭
I'm obsessed with this series. It just keeps getting better. I need more more more asap!
Lena needs her own bonds and series. Also Brent. And honestly everyone deserves their hea. So hopefully this universe never ends so "nobody argues."
Are we getting shadow daddy from Beckett?
Is the crow also gonna join the harem? Or is he just like a bestie for Nova.
Velour hasn't shifted not bonded why are you leaving bondie behind. Also Trey better get his bond soon because he's been a bit emo about it.
I'm obsessed with this series. It just keeps getting better. I need more more more asap!
Lena needs her own bonds and series. Also Brent. And honestly everyone deserves their hea. So hopefully this universe never ends so "nobody argues."
Are we getting shadow daddy from Beckett?
Is the crow also gonna join the harem? Or is he just like a bestie for Nova.
Velour hasn't shifted not bonded why are you leaving bondie behind. Also Trey better get his bond soon because he's been a bit emo about it.
May 20, 2026
DNFd at 35% there is still no explanation or worldbuiling for anything. What is the system? What are the 5 houses? There doesn't seem to be much in the way of magic but suddenly we have shifters? And the relationships progressed so fast they didn't make sense. By this point I skipped both scenes because an orphan is suddenly trusting men she met a few weeks ago.
May 8, 2026
great continuation!
Ugh, no spoilers here but what a great continuation from book 1! The bonds, the found family, the acceptance from others…such a great read. Can’t wait for the final book!
Ugh, no spoilers here but what a great continuation from book 1! The bonds, the found family, the acceptance from others…such a great read. Can’t wait for the final book!
May 8, 2026
Ended up DNFing at page 64. We got some information regarding the world, marks, etc but still don't really understand it. Apparently, there is shifting involved but it doesn't make sense. I wanted to like this, but the character and world building have been superficial at best.
May 21, 2026
bonds that tie knock off
Seems kind of like a knock off version of the binds that tie, with the small rebel community and all that. The characters are a little less dynamic when it comes to the bonds that tie though, which makes this a little more lackluster than I wanted.
Seems kind of like a knock off version of the binds that tie, with the small rebel community and all that. The characters are a little less dynamic when it comes to the bonds that tie though, which makes this a little more lackluster than I wanted.
May 22, 2026
Loving this series
Wow that ending... wild! This series is so underrated and I'm so glad I picked it up! Cannot wait to see how things conclude in the next book!
Book: 4/5 ⭐️
Spice: 2.5/5 🌶
Wow that ending... wild! This series is so underrated and I'm so glad I picked it up! Cannot wait to see how things conclude in the next book!
Book: 4/5 ⭐️
Spice: 2.5/5 🌶
May 9, 2026
😻
Loved this series! So I'm glad I found this author. Can't wait for book 3! Silva's has to go!!!! Can't stand him!
Loved this series! So I'm glad I found this author. Can't wait for book 3! Silva's has to go!!!! Can't stand him!
May 9, 2026
Its a process
Slow burn but we are getting there. It ends on a cliffhanger. Nova and the guys are becoming what they are suppose to be and questions are starting to be answered.
Slow burn but we are getting there. It ends on a cliffhanger. Nova and the guys are becoming what they are suppose to be and questions are starting to be answered.
May 14, 2026
Horrible writing. So many mistakes, repeated phrases, and inconsistency! I'm just happy it's over.
May 20, 2026
The cliffhanger!😤😤 but the angst and trauma healing is so so good!
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