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Nightmare Misfits #1
Destiny
She doesn’t have a mark.
She doesn’t have a House.
And she definitely doesn’t have time for five men who keep looking at her like she’s already changed everything.
Nova survived by staying invisible. No territory. No origin claim. No system deciding who she belongs to or what she’s allowed to become. It worked—until the Academy found her, flagged her as a threat, and locked her into a bonded cluster of five men who were never supposed to exist together.
She didn’t choose them.
She doesn’t trust them.
Her body didn’t get the memo.
One adjusts the coffee so she won’t flinch.
One fills her plate without asking.
One holds eye contact too long.
One smiles like he’s trying not to.
One calls her beautiful—and then forgets how to breathe.
They don’t ask her to be softer.
She doesn’t ask them to stop watching.
The bond isn’t supposed to feel like this. The system wasn’t built for proximity, or choice, or the way something keeps tightening beneath the Academy—inside her chest, between all of them.
Then a sixth man steps into the circle.
He was never part of the design.
And the system starts watching closer.
Destiny is a slow-burn why choose romantasy featuring
– a feral, emotionally locked-down heroine
– five protective disasters (and one very inconvenient sixth)
– forced proximity, forbidden bonds, and found family
– awkward tension, accidental touches, and heat no one’s allowed to name
– a system built to keep people apart—and the cluster that breaks it
Book One in the Nightmare Misfits series.
She doesn’t have a House.
And she definitely doesn’t have time for five men who keep looking at her like she’s already changed everything.
Nova survived by staying invisible. No territory. No origin claim. No system deciding who she belongs to or what she’s allowed to become. It worked—until the Academy found her, flagged her as a threat, and locked her into a bonded cluster of five men who were never supposed to exist together.
She didn’t choose them.
She doesn’t trust them.
Her body didn’t get the memo.
One adjusts the coffee so she won’t flinch.
One fills her plate without asking.
One holds eye contact too long.
One smiles like he’s trying not to.
One calls her beautiful—and then forgets how to breathe.
They don’t ask her to be softer.
She doesn’t ask them to stop watching.
The bond isn’t supposed to feel like this. The system wasn’t built for proximity, or choice, or the way something keeps tightening beneath the Academy—inside her chest, between all of them.
Then a sixth man steps into the circle.
He was never part of the design.
And the system starts watching closer.
Destiny is a slow-burn why choose romantasy featuring
– a feral, emotionally locked-down heroine
– five protective disasters (and one very inconvenient sixth)
– forced proximity, forbidden bonds, and found family
– awkward tension, accidental touches, and heat no one’s allowed to name
– a system built to keep people apart—and the cluster that breaks it
Book One in the Nightmare Misfits series.
303 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 12, 2026
About the author
CeeCee Crow
4 books68 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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March 16, 2026
2 not for lack of potential more for lack of follow through on the ideas.
spoilers.
Let's start with the biggest issue this book has. Lack of world building of any kind. We are in a world that has multiples courts which we know because their cluster comes from all courts (we get that from them getting mocked). Aside from this tidbit we get clusters and the academy and that is the end of her world building. I know our FMC is not aware of a lot of things, but knowing she has to run for15 years and stay out of the system should be accompanied by knowledge of what she is running from or the society she lives in at the very least.
The next issue after the huge lack of world building is relationship building for me. Who is in the harem? I felt like we rushed through names and since we don't get super clear connections right away it's hard to remember. We get rushed relationships which is fine because it's the and possible fated mates but still make it believable and worth our time.
The story also lacks depth. We have hard topics that are glossed over and not really given time to breath and if there is anything I can say to this author is to allow the story to breath and to sit in the story and allow tension to build. We are tackling homelessness, society problems, bullying of your peers even if you a grown adult at academy and it feels like we hurriedly brish past the uncomfortable feelings. Readers come to feel something, to feel a certain way and speeding everything up takes away that ability. I want to know these characters and who they are from their experiences and that did not happen.
Lastly, and I think this is the biggest issue and why this book series won't be for me. it was choppy and felt like it was on fast forward. Almost as if she took her outline and submitted it. We get such short scenes, and short chapters and short sentences even and it gives a huge lack of information which takes you out of the story. What are clusters? What is the societies goal? Why let the guys have a cluster if they aren't sanctioned to have one.? Does everyone who goes to the academy do so I'm a non fun manner? I mean I have probably enough questions to fill more pages that this book had.
Overall again this idea is cool but the way it's done falls flat and it had so much more potential.
spoilers.
Let's start with the biggest issue this book has. Lack of world building of any kind. We are in a world that has multiples courts which we know because their cluster comes from all courts (we get that from them getting mocked). Aside from this tidbit we get clusters and the academy and that is the end of her world building. I know our FMC is not aware of a lot of things, but knowing she has to run for15 years and stay out of the system should be accompanied by knowledge of what she is running from or the society she lives in at the very least.
The next issue after the huge lack of world building is relationship building for me. Who is in the harem? I felt like we rushed through names and since we don't get super clear connections right away it's hard to remember. We get rushed relationships which is fine because it's the and possible fated mates but still make it believable and worth our time.
The story also lacks depth. We have hard topics that are glossed over and not really given time to breath and if there is anything I can say to this author is to allow the story to breath and to sit in the story and allow tension to build. We are tackling homelessness, society problems, bullying of your peers even if you a grown adult at academy and it feels like we hurriedly brish past the uncomfortable feelings. Readers come to feel something, to feel a certain way and speeding everything up takes away that ability. I want to know these characters and who they are from their experiences and that did not happen.
Lastly, and I think this is the biggest issue and why this book series won't be for me. it was choppy and felt like it was on fast forward. Almost as if she took her outline and submitted it. We get such short scenes, and short chapters and short sentences even and it gives a huge lack of information which takes you out of the story. What are clusters? What is the societies goal? Why let the guys have a cluster if they aren't sanctioned to have one.? Does everyone who goes to the academy do so I'm a non fun manner? I mean I have probably enough questions to fill more pages that this book had.
Overall again this idea is cool but the way it's done falls flat and it had so much more potential.
May 16, 2026
if this had depth it would be SOOOO GOOD.
there was little to no world building and we hardly got any information about the cluster aside from a few personality quirks. the writing was also very choppy. i am NOT saying this author used AI to write this, but it was almost like reading an AI response. very short sentences, using single words to emphasize points and sound succinct rather than explaining sentences. the issue is, all of the guys and nova talked like this in their pov. so it all sounded like the same person. like i said, no depth.
i truly did love the guys though. if they had more developed personalities, and i actually cared about the plot, i would definitely be picking up the second one. they said all the right things and treated nova like a princess, but it just didn’t have that binge factor for me to care what happens next.
this needs major editing and review and it could be really great. the potential is definitely there (i don’t regret reading this) but the execution was lacking. 3 stars overall.
there was little to no world building and we hardly got any information about the cluster aside from a few personality quirks. the writing was also very choppy. i am NOT saying this author used AI to write this, but it was almost like reading an AI response. very short sentences, using single words to emphasize points and sound succinct rather than explaining sentences. the issue is, all of the guys and nova talked like this in their pov. so it all sounded like the same person. like i said, no depth.
i truly did love the guys though. if they had more developed personalities, and i actually cared about the plot, i would definitely be picking up the second one. they said all the right things and treated nova like a princess, but it just didn’t have that binge factor for me to care what happens next.
this needs major editing and review and it could be really great. the potential is definitely there (i don’t regret reading this) but the execution was lacking. 3 stars overall.
April 12, 2026
Reading completely in the dark!
Couldn't really get into this book. I stopped about fifty eight percent, and I was completely lost. This is entirely reading in the dark. I couldn't tell you much if anything halfway through this book. What is a cluster? What's the system? What are the houses and what do they mean or do? I have zero idea on the world this takes place in. Or why these group clusters seem important? We have zero idea what's up with our fmc Nova? Not anything on why she is the way she is? Why is she living out of the system? It just kept going on about absolutely nothing that was really important, Nova going shopping seemed so ridiculous and not needed in a book where nothing is explained or answered? I just found it all very ridiculous
Couldn't really get into this book. I stopped about fifty eight percent, and I was completely lost. This is entirely reading in the dark. I couldn't tell you much if anything halfway through this book. What is a cluster? What's the system? What are the houses and what do they mean or do? I have zero idea on the world this takes place in. Or why these group clusters seem important? We have zero idea what's up with our fmc Nova? Not anything on why she is the way she is? Why is she living out of the system? It just kept going on about absolutely nothing that was really important, Nova going shopping seemed so ridiculous and not needed in a book where nothing is explained or answered? I just found it all very ridiculous
April 3, 2026
DNF
I got 50 percent through the story and still had no idea what the plot even was. No explanation of what the heck everyone was going about or what the background is as far as plot
I got 50 percent through the story and still had no idea what the plot even was. No explanation of what the heck everyone was going about or what the background is as far as plot
June 3, 2026
Long review. DNF 69% this book is overly in the “reading in the dark” section and I can’t stand it. I have so many questions, and feel confused. The writing is choppy and the timelines don’t seem to really line up. There is indication two weeks has passed, then another two weeks after a situation, but then there is wording right around where I DNF implying it’s only been two weeks again. It wouldn’t make sense she would only just recently be going to the cafeteria because the guys have gone with her to every class except that one originally that was at the end of the day twice a week. Therefore it would make sense she would have been going to the cafeteria this entire time given how much it’s implied they care for her eating. I also hated how the passing of time would be so abrupt for example one of the last moments in regards to this I highlighted they were walking to class at the very end of one chapter and then sitting down in class at the start of the next chapter and then several pages in while still in that class it indicates it’s actually been several days since that scene of them walking into class??? This is a reoccurring theme for time movement. I think this book is lacking a ton of detail, aside from general information for you to be able to understand the stakes, but also simple things like more bonding at dinner, maybe show she actually showered and how relieving that would feel after so long on the streets? Why did T need that internship so badly what will he do now? (That potentially gets answered had I kept reading the book, but it feels like that could have been a good “bonding” moment for everyone or a way to show he’s actually invested in their cluster/her??) why do we care about the characters? Why has she been hiding since 11? If that group is such a problem why are they not test subjects or taken out already? How do they have so much money? The FMC is shown to be very careful and implies in the early chapters that she’s pretty smart yet she doesn’t even ask them questions in the slightest about themselves or why they might think they are all housed together? Someone who has known to always stay hidden and avoid specific clothed individuals on the street isn’t going to ask a single fucking question about who anyone is or whats up with this or that? Shouldn’t she want all the details ASAP to understand the best way to GTFO entirely?? I skim TW’s and I saw touch aversion on there and I am very disappointed with how that has been written if it’s the FMC with that issue (but we dont know the MMC’s at freaking all by 69% so who knows who is supposed to be against it I suppose…) I’m getting irritated writing this review I have to tap out and use this energy to find a better book. Two stars for holding my attention for so long even though I questioned myself and the author every single chapter.
After reading other reviews before committing to DNF I feel more confident in my decision as all of my complaints are mentioned as well in other reviews (both finished & dnf ones.) I wish I could agree with the “so much potential” opinions but I genuinely feel this book is lacking so much information that I cannot imagine how the book could potentially be if it was better because WHAT THE ACTUAL F IS THE PLOT??? There is reading in the dark and then there is this book that forces you to live in the ether surrounded by nothingness where it is so completely dark that using brail to read this book still wouldn’t shine enough light to give you even a hint of understanding.
After reading other reviews before committing to DNF I feel more confident in my decision as all of my complaints are mentioned as well in other reviews (both finished & dnf ones.) I wish I could agree with the “so much potential” opinions but I genuinely feel this book is lacking so much information that I cannot imagine how the book could potentially be if it was better because WHAT THE ACTUAL F IS THE PLOT??? There is reading in the dark and then there is this book that forces you to live in the ether surrounded by nothingness where it is so completely dark that using brail to read this book still wouldn’t shine enough light to give you even a hint of understanding.
May 17, 2026
Dnf at 60%
Read reviews that there is zero world building- those reviews are being kind. There are zero details at all. Honestly this reads like a novella instead of a full length book, there are so little details & nothing NOTHING is explained.
Is this supernatural? Magic? Fantasy? Real life? No idea.
It starts off really quickly when the FMC - living in an alleyway for like 15 years (homeless) is picked up & taken in for assessment. Assessment for what? Is it normal for citizens of wherever she is to be picked up? We aren't told.
She's asked maybe 3 questions, her wrists & legs are looked at for any mark (there arent any) and she sits in a room for 3-4 days.
She refuses to eat - not because she fears her 3 meals a day is drugged, no it's something else but never explained.
We aren't told of the significance of having a mark or not having a mark either..
1 lady who questioned her before tells the FMC she's going to an academy- what kind of academy? We aren't told.
To be placed with a group or cluster.....
“A grouping. It happens sometimes—certain individuals show markers that suggest they should be grouped together. It’s rare, but documented. You’re showing those markers.”
What markers? No blood was taken by the FMC to be tested. She was legit asked like 3 questions, 1 being her name.
We are led to believe that the FMC has zero choice in this & must go.
The only thing that makes me think that this is some sort of magical something, is when the FMC is walking up to the house where her "cluster" (her 5 guy harem) live- they feel a pull or a hook in their chest , telling them she's near. That's it.
We arent shown much of school, classes, . We are told that some students have marks, 1 guy had 2 but we aren't told what they stand for or what they do.
We aren't told what the guys do, like how do they make money? At 1 point they send the fmc to get clothing & a spa treatment with all of their credit cards but nothing is ever said on how they have so much money..
Now & then 1 of the guys will make a comment about the fmc like "she doesn't know". Doesn't know what? Or it's inferred that her cluster of men are dangerous but yet 1 of them has a thankless job with an evil boss that treats him like shit. No idea,what the job is- the mmc's inner monologue thinks about having to take so much bullshit from his boss for the past 2 years. So I don't know
Eventually the FMC gets bullied-i guess? Ms living on the streets for 15 years cant handle being told that she doesn't belong at the school?
So she just leaves- walks right out & goes back to living in her alley way. What?? So she could've left at any time- this made zero sense.
I kinda started skimming at this point. But I didn't see any thing to do with magic up to that point. Nothing explained about why the fmc was homeless, why she HAD to be placed with those men.
Why they all feel a pull towards her. It had a good premise but being 100% honest it was boring as hell - and I love a big harem with 5 guys! I was intrigued by the premise. But nothing, I do mean nothing happened.
Read reviews that there is zero world building- those reviews are being kind. There are zero details at all. Honestly this reads like a novella instead of a full length book, there are so little details & nothing NOTHING is explained.
Is this supernatural? Magic? Fantasy? Real life? No idea.
It starts off really quickly when the FMC - living in an alleyway for like 15 years (homeless) is picked up & taken in for assessment. Assessment for what? Is it normal for citizens of wherever she is to be picked up? We aren't told.
She's asked maybe 3 questions, her wrists & legs are looked at for any mark (there arent any) and she sits in a room for 3-4 days.
She refuses to eat - not because she fears her 3 meals a day is drugged, no it's something else but never explained.
We aren't told of the significance of having a mark or not having a mark either..
1 lady who questioned her before tells the FMC she's going to an academy- what kind of academy? We aren't told.
To be placed with a group or cluster.....
“A grouping. It happens sometimes—certain individuals show markers that suggest they should be grouped together. It’s rare, but documented. You’re showing those markers.”
What markers? No blood was taken by the FMC to be tested. She was legit asked like 3 questions, 1 being her name.
We are led to believe that the FMC has zero choice in this & must go.
The only thing that makes me think that this is some sort of magical something, is when the FMC is walking up to the house where her "cluster" (her 5 guy harem) live- they feel a pull or a hook in their chest , telling them she's near. That's it.
We arent shown much of school, classes, . We are told that some students have marks, 1 guy had 2 but we aren't told what they stand for or what they do.
We aren't told what the guys do, like how do they make money? At 1 point they send the fmc to get clothing & a spa treatment with all of their credit cards but nothing is ever said on how they have so much money..
Now & then 1 of the guys will make a comment about the fmc like "she doesn't know". Doesn't know what? Or it's inferred that her cluster of men are dangerous but yet 1 of them has a thankless job with an evil boss that treats him like shit. No idea,what the job is- the mmc's inner monologue thinks about having to take so much bullshit from his boss for the past 2 years. So I don't know
Eventually the FMC gets bullied-i guess? Ms living on the streets for 15 years cant handle being told that she doesn't belong at the school?
So she just leaves- walks right out & goes back to living in her alley way. What?? So she could've left at any time- this made zero sense.
I kinda started skimming at this point. But I didn't see any thing to do with magic up to that point. Nothing explained about why the fmc was homeless, why she HAD to be placed with those men.
Why they all feel a pull towards her. It had a good premise but being 100% honest it was boring as hell - and I love a big harem with 5 guys! I was intrigued by the premise. But nothing, I do mean nothing happened.
July 19, 2026
I’m not convinced I didn’t accidentally read an AI book 🫠
Characters and world felt flat and shallow
Characters and world felt flat and shallow
May 31, 2026
I really liked the premise of this book, but there was a huge lack of world building. I kept waiting to get to the part where it explained the marks, the houses, powers etc. But it never came. I'm hoping there is more information and world building in the second book about what all these things mean.
Edit to add official review posted on my blog
Destiny is a story about... well, honestly, I don’t even know how to explain this book. It was deeply addicting, while also lacking an insane amount of information. Destiny follows FMC Nova, who has avoided getting noticed by the system for over 20 years. She has no mark, no house, and no family. Until one day the system flags her and she ends up at an Academy in a cluster and home with five other men. Nova is an anomaly at the Academy, and when a sixth man is drawn to their cluster, the system takes deeper notice and starts asking questions.
Now, my review..
The positives:
-This book was deeply addictive, and I found myself wanting to not set it down.
-The FMC and six MMCs were fun characters to read about.
-The book left on a great cliff hanger, I immediately preordered the next two books.
-FMC Nova was an easy character for me to relate to. She is someone who never felt like she belonged anywhere. That is until she met her men, who make her feel like they walk this earth solely for her.
The negatives:
-This book was absurdly vague. The beginning of the story drops you right in, which I liked a lot. But, I kept waiting to learn more about the marks, the houses, the system, and that information just never came. By the end of this book I was deeply confused about the entire magic system. My biggest complaint is that there is just no context.
-The reverse harem trope was fun, but the six men were not unique enough for me to differentiate them. I kept getting confused on who was who, which I found to be a little frustrating at times.
Overall, I enjoyed reading Destiny. I do wish there was much more world building and context, but I am hoping this is something that we are given in the second book Chosen. If this book had more world building it could have easily been a four or five star for me. I love these characters and am excited to read more about them in the next book.
My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Edit to add official review posted on my blog
Destiny is a story about... well, honestly, I don’t even know how to explain this book. It was deeply addicting, while also lacking an insane amount of information. Destiny follows FMC Nova, who has avoided getting noticed by the system for over 20 years. She has no mark, no house, and no family. Until one day the system flags her and she ends up at an Academy in a cluster and home with five other men. Nova is an anomaly at the Academy, and when a sixth man is drawn to their cluster, the system takes deeper notice and starts asking questions.
Now, my review..
The positives:
-This book was deeply addictive, and I found myself wanting to not set it down.
-The FMC and six MMCs were fun characters to read about.
-The book left on a great cliff hanger, I immediately preordered the next two books.
-FMC Nova was an easy character for me to relate to. She is someone who never felt like she belonged anywhere. That is until she met her men, who make her feel like they walk this earth solely for her.
The negatives:
-This book was absurdly vague. The beginning of the story drops you right in, which I liked a lot. But, I kept waiting to learn more about the marks, the houses, the system, and that information just never came. By the end of this book I was deeply confused about the entire magic system. My biggest complaint is that there is just no context.
-The reverse harem trope was fun, but the six men were not unique enough for me to differentiate them. I kept getting confused on who was who, which I found to be a little frustrating at times.
Overall, I enjoyed reading Destiny. I do wish there was much more world building and context, but I am hoping this is something that we are given in the second book Chosen. If this book had more world building it could have easily been a four or five star for me. I love these characters and am excited to read more about them in the next book.
My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
May 27, 2026
I don't know what it is....
But this book pissed me off more than it intrigued me. At the start of the book, it feels as if we were dropped 3 or 4 chapters in with no backstory. I have no idea what this book is even about. It's it about humans with shifter attributes? Is it about paranormal, like witches, aliens, ghosts, etc.?
The author talks about the "Houses" as if we should already know what they are. There is no explanation. How many houses are there? What even ARE the houses? What attributes do each house exhibit? We got none of that. Then they talk about the houses again as if we are supposed to know what they are and how they operate. Its so all over the place.
The character building is mid at best. One minute she's done street smart woman because ya know, she's been on the streets for 15 years. Then all of a sudden she had no idea how to handle any form of inconvenience. She acts like a teenager even though she is 26 years old. If was seriously grating on my nerves.
Now let's talk about her men. I enjoyed that they all have their own schtick, but the writing for those specific personality traits aren't consistent. Then another issue I have is (bringing me back to incomplete storytelling or world building) WHAT FRICKIN HOUSES DO THEY BELONG TO?!?! We just keep hearing that the cluster was formed by men from all different houses. Which leads me back to my original question, HOW MANY FLIPPIN HOUSES ARE THERE?! There are so many holes and not enough plugs to fill them.
Ugh, this is my biggest pet peeves because this could have been a PHENOMENAL book. 😒🤦🏽♀️
But this book pissed me off more than it intrigued me. At the start of the book, it feels as if we were dropped 3 or 4 chapters in with no backstory. I have no idea what this book is even about. It's it about humans with shifter attributes? Is it about paranormal, like witches, aliens, ghosts, etc.?
The author talks about the "Houses" as if we should already know what they are. There is no explanation. How many houses are there? What even ARE the houses? What attributes do each house exhibit? We got none of that. Then they talk about the houses again as if we are supposed to know what they are and how they operate. Its so all over the place.
The character building is mid at best. One minute she's done street smart woman because ya know, she's been on the streets for 15 years. Then all of a sudden she had no idea how to handle any form of inconvenience. She acts like a teenager even though she is 26 years old. If was seriously grating on my nerves.
Now let's talk about her men. I enjoyed that they all have their own schtick, but the writing for those specific personality traits aren't consistent. Then another issue I have is (bringing me back to incomplete storytelling or world building) WHAT FRICKIN HOUSES DO THEY BELONG TO?!?! We just keep hearing that the cluster was formed by men from all different houses. Which leads me back to my original question, HOW MANY FLIPPIN HOUSES ARE THERE?! There are so many holes and not enough plugs to fill them.
Ugh, this is my biggest pet peeves because this could have been a PHENOMENAL book. 😒🤦🏽♀️
June 1, 2026
2⭐️ - what was that
September 1, 2026
This was so freaking amazing! From page one, I was absolutely hooked. The pacing here is quick but somehow the relationships are not feeling super lusty. The characters are well written, deep and rounded. The awful side characters are perfectly hatable.
The plot is so well done, it has you at the edge of your seat, flipping through pages at a rapid rate, starving for the next bit of information and all in on the whole thing. I don’t think I have a favorite in this little harem because they are all so good.
That ending? What. Do. You. Mean?!?
5⭐️
2.5🌶️
The plot is so well done, it has you at the edge of your seat, flipping through pages at a rapid rate, starving for the next bit of information and all in on the whole thing. I don’t think I have a favorite in this little harem because they are all so good.
That ending? What. Do. You. Mean?!?
5⭐️
2.5🌶️
August 25, 2026
I need to start by saying I haven’t felt such a refreshing book in a long time. As you know, my two biggest reading genres are currently reverse harem and crime thriller. I find the longer I stay in a genre, the harder it is for me to find a good book that doesn’t feel like a stereotypical read. I’m also currently reading the second book of The Reaper’s series, for example, and it’s not captivating me. In fact, I paused it to read this book. I’m taking a break at 70% complete to gather my thoughts.
World-building-wise, I have many questions. Questions about the organisation. Questions about the Nightmare Order, questions about what the supernatural aspects of the book are and questions about the backgrounds and pasts of the characters involved. This was more of a plot that cemented the start of the journey and introduced us to Nova rather than showing us an expansive world.
Nova is the FMC in this book. She has lived on the streets for 15 years, going unnoticed by most people, going hungry, being cold, neglected, forgotten. Her character is complex and written beautifully. I believe every thought and every action from her. She holds herself in a way many trauma survivors do; she looks for all the exits; she knows how to lie, how to remain unaffected. She knows when to bolt, when to cower, and when to attack. She finds herself as a small fish in a big pond. Essentially thrown in the deep end without asking if she can swim. The plot flows very peacefully around her, as if it, too, is weary of how she’ll react. She does not understand what she is feeling or why; she is entirely innocent in all respects. She’s a runner when things get hard, and I don’t see that particular part of her character changing anytime soon.
From a dyslexic point of view, I am 100% pronouncing two of the below names incorrectly. I read them differently every time!
While there are descriptions of the Nova seeing the men for the first time, I’ll be honest, they just appeared as tall, strong men in my mind – no defining features.
Kyron is more of the analytical, logical character. I can imagine him as a computer tech, a gamer nerd. Kyron and Nova share the only spicy scene in the book. I think Kyron is surprised that she chooses him, but he makes it his mission to introduce her to this aspect of life in the most pleasing and respectful manner. (All the men are respectful and caring of Nova). It is what happens afterwards that impacted me more. I think his discovery and realisation of what it meant allowed him to view everything in a different light and opened up a world of unknown possibilities, but I appreciated how calmly he adapted to the realisation and how he recognised that perhaps this was not the time to tell anyone about it. He is the one who first realises there is a problem with Nova, and the first to try and combat it. He doesn’t know what he’s doing; he doesn’t know what is happening to Nova, but he is there; he cares, even at his own detriment.
Locke gets to take Nova’s first kiss. Well, he doesn’t realise that until he is kissing her, but the point is the same. Locke has a hard time managing his temper. He is bristly and aggressive on the outside. He is loud and rambunctious to the other men. He’s softer with Nova, almost as if his body is adapting to what she needs. He does take her first kiss, but he’s also the one to open her up to this new experience. To give her hope of what the future could look like. Despite her actions following the kiss, he opens the door.
Beckett is quiet. He’s the one who keeps his cool while everyone around him loses it. He’s the one who steadies the storm, who becomes the reason the others come back down to earth. He watches, he assesses, he keeps the unit functioning. He yearns for Nova in an unprecedented way. His fascination with her is limitless, but he is oh so aware of her lack of knowledge and what may have occurred in her past.
Vaelor cooks. He’s the feeder of the household. He does it with quiet confidence. Never staring, never forcing, just reading with food and a drink when needed. His routine is an old routine, carefully thought out and mostly muscle memory. He’s attuned to the other men, to what they need and what will push them over the edge. He is quiet in his affection; his brain is always turned on, and he makes note of things around him. Nova, for one, has a tendency to reach for bread rolls; another.
Rane is the romantic, the old-fashioned. The one who never gets tongue-tied till he meets Nova. He rambles, talks at a loud pitch, can be boisterous. He’s waited his whole life for Nova to walk through the door. It changes him; he becomes softer with her, more protective, possessive even, but it comes from a place of warmth, love, and care. He is the first – and only in this book – to take Nova on a real date. It is cosy and comforting, giving Nova an experience she has never had before. He is gentle with her, observing. Always there but never pushing her.
Trey is a mistake. Well, a cleverly written plot point. A man on the outside who isn’t part of the original cluster, yet when his eyes lock with Nova’s, something changes. He goes against everything he has been working towards, but he does it willingly. He knows that Nova is someone worth fighting for, that what he feels isn’t something to write off or something that will go away in time. He feels her in every part of his being, and though the other men are hesitant, they invite him in and do not ask him to leave. When it comes down to the last few pages of the book, he is standing there along with all the others, his body strung up in agony.
As a reader of the reverse harem, we see too often the ‘enemy to lovers’ trope. It was overwhelmingly refreshing to not meet that here. To meet refreshing characters who, while having their own personalities and thoughts and opinions, were emotionally intelligent enough to understand Nova’s character and to know when to push her or when to hold her close. That kind of emotional maturity, it’s not something I’ve seen in a lot of these types of books. It gave me hope that there are still hidden gems to be discovered and hoarded.
Silas, as far as I can tell, is an evil little shit. He is the main “villain” of this book. Always watching Nova, always calculating. He treats Nova like dirt and whispers unpleasant things in her ear. He takes an unhealthy interest in Nova that while no one can understand, everyone knows it isn’t good news. His villainy comes from his family, so I wasn’t surprised to meet them when they appeared on the page. I don’t know what it means, though, or how it will impact Nova and her men, so I’ve just had to let it simmer in the back of my head for now.
I am now at the end of the book. Wow. It feels deeply addictive about what I read, and at the same time I have so many unanswered questions in my head that would usually have me tearing my hair out in annoyance, but somehow leave me strangely sated. Given the warnings listed at the beginning of the book, I expected to read something much darker, but I figure the warnings apply to the whole series, not just this book.
Coming back to the unanswered questions. I know this book is marked as a supernatural one, but I couldn’t tell you what that would be, as I saw none visible. All I know from reading this is that there is “An Organisation” that watches everyone. They are responsible for “The Academy” where the ‘marked’ go to learn and identify their “proximity matches”. There is also the “Nightmare Order”, a high-level security firm. That really is all I learned. As I said previously, this book was more about introducing Nova to the reader and introducing Nova to the world. I suspect that the wider aspects of the plot structure and build will be expanded as the series continues.
According to Amazon, there are two more available books in this series. I will continue reading. Everything I have read so far has been encouraging, and I am invested in continuing the journey.
Overall, 5 Stars - Absolutely loved it and had moments that stood out for me. I usually cannot put the book down and immediately schedule sequels. Character evolution and world-building are PEAK. Captivated from beginning to end. Heart thumping in a good way. May have forgotten to eat while reading.
World-building-wise, I have many questions. Questions about the organisation. Questions about the Nightmare Order, questions about what the supernatural aspects of the book are and questions about the backgrounds and pasts of the characters involved. This was more of a plot that cemented the start of the journey and introduced us to Nova rather than showing us an expansive world.
Nova is the FMC in this book. She has lived on the streets for 15 years, going unnoticed by most people, going hungry, being cold, neglected, forgotten. Her character is complex and written beautifully. I believe every thought and every action from her. She holds herself in a way many trauma survivors do; she looks for all the exits; she knows how to lie, how to remain unaffected. She knows when to bolt, when to cower, and when to attack. She finds herself as a small fish in a big pond. Essentially thrown in the deep end without asking if she can swim. The plot flows very peacefully around her, as if it, too, is weary of how she’ll react. She does not understand what she is feeling or why; she is entirely innocent in all respects. She’s a runner when things get hard, and I don’t see that particular part of her character changing anytime soon.
From a dyslexic point of view, I am 100% pronouncing two of the below names incorrectly. I read them differently every time!
While there are descriptions of the Nova seeing the men for the first time, I’ll be honest, they just appeared as tall, strong men in my mind – no defining features.
Kyron is more of the analytical, logical character. I can imagine him as a computer tech, a gamer nerd. Kyron and Nova share the only spicy scene in the book. I think Kyron is surprised that she chooses him, but he makes it his mission to introduce her to this aspect of life in the most pleasing and respectful manner. (All the men are respectful and caring of Nova). It is what happens afterwards that impacted me more. I think his discovery and realisation of what it meant allowed him to view everything in a different light and opened up a world of unknown possibilities, but I appreciated how calmly he adapted to the realisation and how he recognised that perhaps this was not the time to tell anyone about it. He is the one who first realises there is a problem with Nova, and the first to try and combat it. He doesn’t know what he’s doing; he doesn’t know what is happening to Nova, but he is there; he cares, even at his own detriment.
Locke gets to take Nova’s first kiss. Well, he doesn’t realise that until he is kissing her, but the point is the same. Locke has a hard time managing his temper. He is bristly and aggressive on the outside. He is loud and rambunctious to the other men. He’s softer with Nova, almost as if his body is adapting to what she needs. He does take her first kiss, but he’s also the one to open her up to this new experience. To give her hope of what the future could look like. Despite her actions following the kiss, he opens the door.
Beckett is quiet. He’s the one who keeps his cool while everyone around him loses it. He’s the one who steadies the storm, who becomes the reason the others come back down to earth. He watches, he assesses, he keeps the unit functioning. He yearns for Nova in an unprecedented way. His fascination with her is limitless, but he is oh so aware of her lack of knowledge and what may have occurred in her past.
Vaelor cooks. He’s the feeder of the household. He does it with quiet confidence. Never staring, never forcing, just reading with food and a drink when needed. His routine is an old routine, carefully thought out and mostly muscle memory. He’s attuned to the other men, to what they need and what will push them over the edge. He is quiet in his affection; his brain is always turned on, and he makes note of things around him. Nova, for one, has a tendency to reach for bread rolls; another.
Rane is the romantic, the old-fashioned. The one who never gets tongue-tied till he meets Nova. He rambles, talks at a loud pitch, can be boisterous. He’s waited his whole life for Nova to walk through the door. It changes him; he becomes softer with her, more protective, possessive even, but it comes from a place of warmth, love, and care. He is the first – and only in this book – to take Nova on a real date. It is cosy and comforting, giving Nova an experience she has never had before. He is gentle with her, observing. Always there but never pushing her.
Trey is a mistake. Well, a cleverly written plot point. A man on the outside who isn’t part of the original cluster, yet when his eyes lock with Nova’s, something changes. He goes against everything he has been working towards, but he does it willingly. He knows that Nova is someone worth fighting for, that what he feels isn’t something to write off or something that will go away in time. He feels her in every part of his being, and though the other men are hesitant, they invite him in and do not ask him to leave. When it comes down to the last few pages of the book, he is standing there along with all the others, his body strung up in agony.
As a reader of the reverse harem, we see too often the ‘enemy to lovers’ trope. It was overwhelmingly refreshing to not meet that here. To meet refreshing characters who, while having their own personalities and thoughts and opinions, were emotionally intelligent enough to understand Nova’s character and to know when to push her or when to hold her close. That kind of emotional maturity, it’s not something I’ve seen in a lot of these types of books. It gave me hope that there are still hidden gems to be discovered and hoarded.
Silas, as far as I can tell, is an evil little shit. He is the main “villain” of this book. Always watching Nova, always calculating. He treats Nova like dirt and whispers unpleasant things in her ear. He takes an unhealthy interest in Nova that while no one can understand, everyone knows it isn’t good news. His villainy comes from his family, so I wasn’t surprised to meet them when they appeared on the page. I don’t know what it means, though, or how it will impact Nova and her men, so I’ve just had to let it simmer in the back of my head for now.
I am now at the end of the book. Wow. It feels deeply addictive about what I read, and at the same time I have so many unanswered questions in my head that would usually have me tearing my hair out in annoyance, but somehow leave me strangely sated. Given the warnings listed at the beginning of the book, I expected to read something much darker, but I figure the warnings apply to the whole series, not just this book.
Coming back to the unanswered questions. I know this book is marked as a supernatural one, but I couldn’t tell you what that would be, as I saw none visible. All I know from reading this is that there is “An Organisation” that watches everyone. They are responsible for “The Academy” where the ‘marked’ go to learn and identify their “proximity matches”. There is also the “Nightmare Order”, a high-level security firm. That really is all I learned. As I said previously, this book was more about introducing Nova to the reader and introducing Nova to the world. I suspect that the wider aspects of the plot structure and build will be expanded as the series continues.
According to Amazon, there are two more available books in this series. I will continue reading. Everything I have read so far has been encouraging, and I am invested in continuing the journey.
Overall, 5 Stars - Absolutely loved it and had moments that stood out for me. I usually cannot put the book down and immediately schedule sequels. Character evolution and world-building are PEAK. Captivated from beginning to end. Heart thumping in a good way. May have forgotten to eat while reading.
May 2, 2026
3.75⭐
Better than expected with plenty of potential, but there's definitely room for improvement.
While the premise shows promise, the world-building felt significantly underdeveloped. The concepts are far too vague; there’s a noticeable lack of concrete definitions for the "system" or the "cluster", making it unclear why the protagonists are considered anomaly. I spent a large chunk of the book in a state of confusion, forced to guess the mechanics of the world. I truly hope the author fleshes out these missing pieces and adds more depth to the leads' backstories and personalities in the upcoming installments.
On to the parts I actually loved:
Instead of the typical injured bird trope, the fmc feels more like a wary stray cat who has spent years on the streets before being "forcefully adopted" into a new family. The way the mmcs treat her is a pitch-perfect mirror of owners tentatively approaching a cat that’s still hissing at them. That scene where the mmcs were all huddled by the window, peeking out as she first arrived at their home? Absolutely adorable.
I also appreciated how the author handled the caretaking aspect. Refreshingly, the mmcs aren't the overbearing alpha types who express affection through possessive growling. Instead, they approach the fmc with a mature, intimate, yet respectful distance, allowing her to slowly lower her guard.
If you enjoy found family vibes and character-driven interactions, this is definitely worth a read despite the thin world-building.
Better than expected with plenty of potential, but there's definitely room for improvement.
While the premise shows promise, the world-building felt significantly underdeveloped. The concepts are far too vague; there’s a noticeable lack of concrete definitions for the "system" or the "cluster", making it unclear why the protagonists are considered anomaly. I spent a large chunk of the book in a state of confusion, forced to guess the mechanics of the world. I truly hope the author fleshes out these missing pieces and adds more depth to the leads' backstories and personalities in the upcoming installments.
On to the parts I actually loved:
Instead of the typical injured bird trope, the fmc feels more like a wary stray cat who has spent years on the streets before being "forcefully adopted" into a new family. The way the mmcs treat her is a pitch-perfect mirror of owners tentatively approaching a cat that’s still hissing at them. That scene where the mmcs were all huddled by the window, peeking out as she first arrived at their home? Absolutely adorable.
I also appreciated how the author handled the caretaking aspect. Refreshingly, the mmcs aren't the overbearing alpha types who express affection through possessive growling. Instead, they approach the fmc with a mature, intimate, yet respectful distance, allowing her to slowly lower her guard.
If you enjoy found family vibes and character-driven interactions, this is definitely worth a read despite the thin world-building.
May 8, 2026
Damn, this has so much fucking potential!!
I just have no fucking clue what’s going on. There was absolutely no world building whatsoever. As the readers were just dropped in the middle of this and we get no answers. We’re just pulled along in the story and we cultivate so many questions but get no answers. And no, it’s not like when an author does it cause they’re just shit at writing. This author feels like she’s doing it on purpose. She wants the mystery. She wants us to keep us in the dark. She wants us to yearn for more, she wants us to know the secrets. And not in a cheap way just to get us to read book two, but in a cool weird way that doesn’t make me angry and it does work. Because I do want the answers and I will read book 2.
Book 2 can go in two different directions. It can either start giving us answers and just keep building on all this amazing potential. Or it can go completely south in the author doesn’t give us any answers and it just goes downhill.
I am really hoping that it goes in the good direction.
I have so many questions and I’m really intrigued. I can’t wait for a book too, and I’m gonna read it right now.
And the only reason I didn’t give it five stars was because of me having so many questions that were unanswered. But not at all because of the writing or the characters or anything like that.
I just have no fucking clue what’s going on. There was absolutely no world building whatsoever. As the readers were just dropped in the middle of this and we get no answers. We’re just pulled along in the story and we cultivate so many questions but get no answers. And no, it’s not like when an author does it cause they’re just shit at writing. This author feels like she’s doing it on purpose. She wants the mystery. She wants us to keep us in the dark. She wants us to yearn for more, she wants us to know the secrets. And not in a cheap way just to get us to read book two, but in a cool weird way that doesn’t make me angry and it does work. Because I do want the answers and I will read book 2.
Book 2 can go in two different directions. It can either start giving us answers and just keep building on all this amazing potential. Or it can go completely south in the author doesn’t give us any answers and it just goes downhill.
I am really hoping that it goes in the good direction.
I have so many questions and I’m really intrigued. I can’t wait for a book too, and I’m gonna read it right now.
And the only reason I didn’t give it five stars was because of me having so many questions that were unanswered. But not at all because of the writing or the characters or anything like that.
March 31, 2026
Amazing!!!
I read this book in two days and could not put it down! I loved it so much and I’m already excited to preorder the next books in the series. The story kept me hooked the entire time and now I can’t wait to find out what happens next!
I read this book in two days and could not put it down! I loved it so much and I’m already excited to preorder the next books in the series. The story kept me hooked the entire time and now I can’t wait to find out what happens next!
July 30, 2026
**SERIES Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (3 Stars) — A true mixed bag of fantastic concepts and deeply frustrating execution. [🚨 SPOILER WARNING 🚨]**
I am having a lot of trouble putting how I feel about this series into words. On one hand, I really liked the overall story... but on the other hand, there was just so much I *didn't* like. It is a tough one to rate and review, so I'm going to break it down.
**What I Liked:** ✅
First and foremost, the writing style! I'll be honest, when I picked up the first book, it was odd to me. The wording and sentence structure were very direct and blunt. The dialogue was short and clipped—very matter-of-fact with no embellishments or emotion. But after a bit, I grew to really like the way it was set up! I don't know if I actually liked it or if I just got used to it, but it definitely moved to my "pro" column. ✍️
I also really loved the story premise. All the House factions, different marks, group bonding, and animal shifting were what drew me to the series in the first place. I especially loved that there were more than your typical "wolves, bears, and big cats" shifters. We had foxes, ravens, swans, and freaking chipmunks and butterflies! 🦋🐿️
**What I Didn't Like:** ❌
* **Unanswered Questions:** ❓ We don't get answers about the world, the House setup, or the government, but worst of all, we don't get answers about the main characters! We are told Nova's parents died and she hid from the system before she was 11, but never *how*. We just get fed a bunch of stuff that seems like answers but actually just leaves us with more questions.
* **Zero Character Depth:** 👥 Out of the 6 total MMCs, we get surface-level backstory on maybe two of them. We don't get mentions of parents, siblings, childhood memories, ages, or even their House designations! I just read three books about these 6 guys, and all I can tell you is their names. It is incredibly frustrating trying to root for characters you don't even get to know.
* **No Justice:** ⚖️ Both main villains get to walk away completely unharmed, right back into a corrupt system that wasn't even scratched. Nova just lets them walk and leaves the realm (at least, I think she did? It wasn't clear!). You'd hope she would want to take down the government that oppressed her, but no. She just leaves.
* **Unexplained Shifting Mechanics:** 🐺 Nova randomly becomes a phoenix, and her guys start shifting into strange mythological creatures. There was a wolf made out of smoke, a damn centaur, and a giant pure white stag (hello, *Throne of Glass* vibes?! 🦌). We *never* get to learn why!
* **Emotional Immaturity:** 💔 There was a lot of spice (and even that wasn't great), but almost zero emotional connection outside of sex. Every time they almost had a heart-to-heart, someone would say "shut up" or "don't say it," blush, laugh, and the moment was over. These are supposedly adults in their mid-to-late 20s, but their relationships read like middle schoolers.
* **The Zoe Secret:** 🤐 Just a minuscule rant in the grand scheme of things: Nova learns that her friend Zoe's mate bond was entirely fabricated by the Order. And she *doesn't tell her*. I wholeheartedly disagree with the "protect her by keeping the secret" logic here. Zoe and her bond had a 100% right to know that information!
Ultimately, I really don't know how to feel. I liked certain aspects of it, hated major parts of it, yet I'm not mad I read it. I don't know if I'll actively recommend this series to anyone, but I won't actively discourage people from reading it either. A true neutral read! 🤷♀️📖
I am having a lot of trouble putting how I feel about this series into words. On one hand, I really liked the overall story... but on the other hand, there was just so much I *didn't* like. It is a tough one to rate and review, so I'm going to break it down.
**What I Liked:** ✅
First and foremost, the writing style! I'll be honest, when I picked up the first book, it was odd to me. The wording and sentence structure were very direct and blunt. The dialogue was short and clipped—very matter-of-fact with no embellishments or emotion. But after a bit, I grew to really like the way it was set up! I don't know if I actually liked it or if I just got used to it, but it definitely moved to my "pro" column. ✍️
I also really loved the story premise. All the House factions, different marks, group bonding, and animal shifting were what drew me to the series in the first place. I especially loved that there were more than your typical "wolves, bears, and big cats" shifters. We had foxes, ravens, swans, and freaking chipmunks and butterflies! 🦋🐿️
**What I Didn't Like:** ❌
* **Unanswered Questions:** ❓ We don't get answers about the world, the House setup, or the government, but worst of all, we don't get answers about the main characters! We are told Nova's parents died and she hid from the system before she was 11, but never *how*. We just get fed a bunch of stuff that seems like answers but actually just leaves us with more questions.
* **Zero Character Depth:** 👥 Out of the 6 total MMCs, we get surface-level backstory on maybe two of them. We don't get mentions of parents, siblings, childhood memories, ages, or even their House designations! I just read three books about these 6 guys, and all I can tell you is their names. It is incredibly frustrating trying to root for characters you don't even get to know.
* **No Justice:** ⚖️ Both main villains get to walk away completely unharmed, right back into a corrupt system that wasn't even scratched. Nova just lets them walk and leaves the realm (at least, I think she did? It wasn't clear!). You'd hope she would want to take down the government that oppressed her, but no. She just leaves.
* **Unexplained Shifting Mechanics:** 🐺 Nova randomly becomes a phoenix, and her guys start shifting into strange mythological creatures. There was a wolf made out of smoke, a damn centaur, and a giant pure white stag (hello, *Throne of Glass* vibes?! 🦌). We *never* get to learn why!
* **Emotional Immaturity:** 💔 There was a lot of spice (and even that wasn't great), but almost zero emotional connection outside of sex. Every time they almost had a heart-to-heart, someone would say "shut up" or "don't say it," blush, laugh, and the moment was over. These are supposedly adults in their mid-to-late 20s, but their relationships read like middle schoolers.
* **The Zoe Secret:** 🤐 Just a minuscule rant in the grand scheme of things: Nova learns that her friend Zoe's mate bond was entirely fabricated by the Order. And she *doesn't tell her*. I wholeheartedly disagree with the "protect her by keeping the secret" logic here. Zoe and her bond had a 100% right to know that information!
Ultimately, I really don't know how to feel. I liked certain aspects of it, hated major parts of it, yet I'm not mad I read it. I don't know if I'll actively recommend this series to anyone, but I won't actively discourage people from reading it either. A true neutral read! 🤷♀️📖
August 22, 2026
I actually really like the story so far. I've had trouble getting into stories and have been dropping a lot of books lately. This, however, pulled my attention, and I read the whole book fairly quickly.
The story moved along easily. The author's style of writing is different; the inner-thought dialogue read like quick fact processing at times. It's hard to explain. It wasn't a bad thing; as I said, I found it easy to read and get into.
The characters I like so far. I'm still learning about the guys. The FMC might be adjusting a little too easily, considering the way she grew up, but I'm okay with that; I don't want to read through years of the recovery or reintroduction into society process.
My main complaint is simply the world-building. The author created facts about how things work but gave no explanation as to why they're that way or what any of it means. I thought maybe it was because the FMC grew up in hiding, living on the streets, so she herself has little to no knowledge about the inner workings of things. But she doesn't ask questions, and no ones explaing how things work. Like everyone is born with a Mark, and each Mark is designated to a certain house with names like "dream" or "shadow". But no explanation as to how many houses there are, what each house represents, or what this classification system is even for. Then we learn that there are "Clusters," but no explanation of why there are clusters or what a cluster's purpose is. I'm still unsure if everyone is eventually meant to be part of a Cluster or if only a certain amount of the population forms Clusters. Mind you, the bulk of the story takes place at an Academy; all the main Characters are taking classes, including the FMC. Some of those classes are about Marks and Clusters, but we learn NOTHING, besides the fact that everyone gets a mark that's linked to a house, and the FMC is the only one who seemingly never got one.
The biggest letdown was the lack of anything supernatural. When I first started reading, I assumed each mark/house was linked to a certain power. I thought the guys in her Cluster would be like shifters or shadow demons or have some kind of magic. But this book reads like normal humans living together in an Academy Cluster House, so forced proximity could take place and move the romance side of things along.
Small Spoiler Alert: the final chapter seems to hint that something supernatural is coming. But from what I can tell, it's not the norm.
I'll have to read book two to figure out more. Which I plan to do, because despite my complaints, I am enjoying the story. It might just be that this book has the kind of relationship parameters I wanted to read? Like the right level of devotion and the correct speed of the relationships developing? Or maybe I enjoy the author's style of writing? I'll figure out more in book two.
The story moved along easily. The author's style of writing is different; the inner-thought dialogue read like quick fact processing at times. It's hard to explain. It wasn't a bad thing; as I said, I found it easy to read and get into.
The characters I like so far. I'm still learning about the guys. The FMC might be adjusting a little too easily, considering the way she grew up, but I'm okay with that; I don't want to read through years of the recovery or reintroduction into society process.
My main complaint is simply the world-building. The author created facts about how things work but gave no explanation as to why they're that way or what any of it means. I thought maybe it was because the FMC grew up in hiding, living on the streets, so she herself has little to no knowledge about the inner workings of things. But she doesn't ask questions, and no ones explaing how things work. Like everyone is born with a Mark, and each Mark is designated to a certain house with names like "dream" or "shadow". But no explanation as to how many houses there are, what each house represents, or what this classification system is even for. Then we learn that there are "Clusters," but no explanation of why there are clusters or what a cluster's purpose is. I'm still unsure if everyone is eventually meant to be part of a Cluster or if only a certain amount of the population forms Clusters. Mind you, the bulk of the story takes place at an Academy; all the main Characters are taking classes, including the FMC. Some of those classes are about Marks and Clusters, but we learn NOTHING, besides the fact that everyone gets a mark that's linked to a house, and the FMC is the only one who seemingly never got one.
The biggest letdown was the lack of anything supernatural. When I first started reading, I assumed each mark/house was linked to a certain power. I thought the guys in her Cluster would be like shifters or shadow demons or have some kind of magic. But this book reads like normal humans living together in an Academy Cluster House, so forced proximity could take place and move the romance side of things along.
Small Spoiler Alert: the final chapter seems to hint that something supernatural is coming. But from what I can tell, it's not the norm.
I'll have to read book two to figure out more. Which I plan to do, because despite my complaints, I am enjoying the story. It might just be that this book has the kind of relationship parameters I wanted to read? Like the right level of devotion and the correct speed of the relationships developing? Or maybe I enjoy the author's style of writing? I'll figure out more in book two.
May 12, 2026
Ok, ok, enough of all the hate. One thing that absolutely drives me crazy is over explaining of EVERY LITTLE DETAIL in books. I enjoy when I get to create the world in my own head as I read, because sometimes the over explaining can be confusing and/or will somehow be different as the story goes on. Like the author forgot the FMCs room was purple in book one and spontaneously made it pink in book two. When it’s “open to interpretation “ I get to make it my own and see it how my mind creates it. (I was confused in book 1 that I didn’t get a play by play of every time the FMC took a shower, or everything she ate… but I was also happy I didn’t have to get through the unnecessary text to the real story). Yes I see the stories I read like a movie… thought everyone did. Anywho, I would have liked a bit of preface of what the world is. There’s a governing body of sorts in the Order, separate houses I assume govern themselves under the Order, and seems they are all segregated and live and mate in their own houses. That’s the vibe I get anyway. BUT the individual characters inner monologue gives you what you’re really reading the story for. Their insecurities, thoughts, feelings, and desires. That’s the real meat of any story. And these books are very well written. The characters are mid 20s so that’s also a HUGE plus. There’s no weird angst between the characters because someone forgot to shut the toilet lid so now the fmc is going to run away… there’s no weird bullying “you’re gonna pay for this” even tho the person speaking is literally the problem. No OW drama, matter of fact the only other major character to watch has developed a friendship with the FMC and her harem. It’s refreshing! And mature! And the “harem falls first”, I’m here for that! No weird hold out of one person because of something in his past that really wasn’t as major as they make it out to be. No over the top emotional outbursts and someone running off only to fall into danger. This story is refreshing and honestly I haven’t read anything like it before. The story line is captivating and literally dragged me for two days as soon as I started book 1. So, while I get everything isn’t for everyone, this book is definitely up my alley! If nothing else check it out. Push through book 1 and just take the story as it comes. You will get more information as it progresses. And create the world the way you want it! Giving it 5 million ⭐️ Happy Reading Friends!
September 12, 2026
DNF for me, premise was good but...
I'm not saying this author used AI to write this wholly or assisted, but the dialogue was very AI-coded to me. There were a lot of short, often one word answers, almost like canned responses, or one character would say something and the other would repeat it back for some reason like AI stories do (examples below). Also the usage of metaphors that didn't always seem to fit, like it was being forced into the situation to try to make it relatable. I see that a lot in those pay per chapter app ads with AI stories. Like the words sound flowery and poetic on the surface but then you actually think about it and go "what?" All these things on their own aren't red flags but having so many in such a short time (I read maybe 30% and then skimmed the rest here and there to see if it was consistent throughout, which it was) just made me feel the AI ick.
And you have a multi POV story with 6+ different characters, but even the side characters that are there for a hot second, they all sound the same. Like there was no... Idk. The interactions just seemed to fall flat, the tone of everyone regardless of who it was speaking aloud or rheir internal thoughts, it all sounded the same and borderline emotionless. But this is the kind of interaction that made my brain itch and thinking they sounded like this AI stories.
“She’s scared,” Vaelor says quietly.
“She’s careful,” Beckett murmurs. “There’s a difference.”
“Is there?”
“Fear is reactive. That’s not reactive. Look at how she moves.”
I’m looking. I can’t stop looking. She’s close enough now that I can see her face—pale, guarded, giving nothing away—and I’m already wondering what it would take to make her smile.
“You’re staring,” Beckett says.
“We’re all staring.”
“You’re staring differently.”
And
“You okay there?”
“Fine,” I say. Too fast.
“You look like you just ran a marathon.”
“I didn’t.”
“Your face is red.”
“It’s not.”
“It is.”
He sets the phone down. Those blue eyes are way too sharp.
“What happened?”
“Nothing.”
“Rane.”
“I was showing her the phone.”
“And?”
I run a hand through my hair. Pace toward the window. Turn back.
“She leaned into me.”
Kyron goes very still.
“And she made this—this sound. And then she looked at my mouth, Kyron. She looked at my mouth.”
Silence.
“So what did you do?” he asks.
“I left.”
“You left.”
I'm not saying this author used AI to write this wholly or assisted, but the dialogue was very AI-coded to me. There were a lot of short, often one word answers, almost like canned responses, or one character would say something and the other would repeat it back for some reason like AI stories do (examples below). Also the usage of metaphors that didn't always seem to fit, like it was being forced into the situation to try to make it relatable. I see that a lot in those pay per chapter app ads with AI stories. Like the words sound flowery and poetic on the surface but then you actually think about it and go "what?" All these things on their own aren't red flags but having so many in such a short time (I read maybe 30% and then skimmed the rest here and there to see if it was consistent throughout, which it was) just made me feel the AI ick.
And you have a multi POV story with 6+ different characters, but even the side characters that are there for a hot second, they all sound the same. Like there was no... Idk. The interactions just seemed to fall flat, the tone of everyone regardless of who it was speaking aloud or rheir internal thoughts, it all sounded the same and borderline emotionless. But this is the kind of interaction that made my brain itch and thinking they sounded like this AI stories.
“She’s scared,” Vaelor says quietly.
“She’s careful,” Beckett murmurs. “There’s a difference.”
“Is there?”
“Fear is reactive. That’s not reactive. Look at how she moves.”
I’m looking. I can’t stop looking. She’s close enough now that I can see her face—pale, guarded, giving nothing away—and I’m already wondering what it would take to make her smile.
“You’re staring,” Beckett says.
“We’re all staring.”
“You’re staring differently.”
And
“You okay there?”
“Fine,” I say. Too fast.
“You look like you just ran a marathon.”
“I didn’t.”
“Your face is red.”
“It’s not.”
“It is.”
He sets the phone down. Those blue eyes are way too sharp.
“What happened?”
“Nothing.”
“Rane.”
“I was showing her the phone.”
“And?”
I run a hand through my hair. Pace toward the window. Turn back.
“She leaned into me.”
Kyron goes very still.
“And she made this—this sound. And then she looked at my mouth, Kyron. She looked at my mouth.”
Silence.
“So what did you do?” he asks.
“I left.”
“You left.”
August 10, 2026
Nova, Locke, Kyron, Rane, Beckett, Vaelor & Trey
2.5/5
I was so excited to read this series & now I’m left being disappointed.
There is no world building - we know there is clusters but not what the houses are. This is a paranormal series but what are they? How has Nova been alive for 26 years & have absolutely no idea about anything other than she knew to stay undetected for 15 years & that she is unmarked but claims to be a Dream - whatever that is.
We have no clue what houses the MMCs belong to except Trey having two. There was also very little description for all of the MMCs except two, maybe three.
At first, it sounded like Harrick was in a cluster with Zoe but honestly, who knows. Is Silas in a cluster? What exactly is a cluster? Is there a timeframe for them to be made? The MMCs mentioned they waited two years for their cluster to be finalized.
I honestly wasn’t going to finish this book but I was already half way through & it’s not a long book, so I pushed through. However, I did read the reviews for the next two in this trilogy & it sounds like there isn’t any additional world building in those. Which is a shame because this had so much potential.
Message to the author: either edit this series & add the world building or add an author’s note explaining what the houses, clusters & marks are & anything else important that would make this series understandable.
I would try this series again if the note is added or the story is edited.
2.5/5
I was so excited to read this series & now I’m left being disappointed.
There is no world building - we know there is clusters but not what the houses are. This is a paranormal series but what are they? How has Nova been alive for 26 years & have absolutely no idea about anything other than she knew to stay undetected for 15 years & that she is unmarked but claims to be a Dream - whatever that is.
We have no clue what houses the MMCs belong to except Trey having two. There was also very little description for all of the MMCs except two, maybe three.
At first, it sounded like Harrick was in a cluster with Zoe but honestly, who knows. Is Silas in a cluster? What exactly is a cluster? Is there a timeframe for them to be made? The MMCs mentioned they waited two years for their cluster to be finalized.
I honestly wasn’t going to finish this book but I was already half way through & it’s not a long book, so I pushed through. However, I did read the reviews for the next two in this trilogy & it sounds like there isn’t any additional world building in those. Which is a shame because this had so much potential.
Message to the author: either edit this series & add the world building or add an author’s note explaining what the houses, clusters & marks are & anything else important that would make this series understandable.
I would try this series again if the note is added or the story is edited.
April 28, 2026
The writing is great. Refreshingly great.
It’s quick and concise yet deep and real.
The story is interesting enough to distract from the nagging fact that we have no idea what’s going on.
None.
It’s truly admirable.
I don’t think I’ve ever read anything with less world building.
You could tell me they live on a potato and I’d believe it.
She really had to go out of her way to be this vague.
People have marks but I’m unsure if they’re magic, what they do, or what they mean.
I’m don’t even know where they come from, really.
They only mentioned ‘memory,’ ‘dream,’ and ‘reverie.’
No clue.
It’s like it’s meant as a designation, but then it sounds like they’re districts?
But it’s markings they’re apparently born with, so that’s unclear.
They talk about the system flagging them, but that could quite literally mean anything.
Then there’s a Nightmare Order.
No points for guessing who the bad guys are.
Unfortunately, now that you’ve heard the name, we both know the same amount about them.
The spice is only alright. I was more excited for it to be utilized as a plot device and grant us some answers.
I was unfortunately left with more questions.
The ending is exciting but just as elusive as the rest.
I have barely an inkling of what type of world, society, or potential magical expectations are in place.
Whatever.
I’ve already preordered the next one.
It’s quick and concise yet deep and real.
The story is interesting enough to distract from the nagging fact that we have no idea what’s going on.
None.
It’s truly admirable.
I don’t think I’ve ever read anything with less world building.
You could tell me they live on a potato and I’d believe it.
She really had to go out of her way to be this vague.
People have marks but I’m unsure if they’re magic, what they do, or what they mean.
I’m don’t even know where they come from, really.
They only mentioned ‘memory,’ ‘dream,’ and ‘reverie.’
No clue.
It’s like it’s meant as a designation, but then it sounds like they’re districts?
But it’s markings they’re apparently born with, so that’s unclear.
They talk about the system flagging them, but that could quite literally mean anything.
Then there’s a Nightmare Order.
No points for guessing who the bad guys are.
Unfortunately, now that you’ve heard the name, we both know the same amount about them.
The spice is only alright. I was more excited for it to be utilized as a plot device and grant us some answers.
I was unfortunately left with more questions.
The ending is exciting but just as elusive as the rest.
I have barely an inkling of what type of world, society, or potential magical expectations are in place.
Whatever.
I’ve already preordered the next one.
July 6, 2026
I really liked this book, I just wished we got more development
I just finished Destiny by CeeCee Crow, and I gave it 3.5/5 stars, rounded up to 4/5.
One of my favorite parts of this book was how quickly we were thrown into Nova’s life and survival story. Learning that she had managed to survive completely on her own for fifteen years immediately hooked me and made me want to know more about her. I only wish we had gotten a deeper look into the psychological impact of that isolation and trauma. After everything she’d endured, I wanted more exploration of how those years shaped her beyond what we saw on the page.
I also really liked the guys and how devoted and affectionate they were toward Nova. Their dynamic with her was sweet, and I enjoyed watching their relationships develop. That said, I do wish the romance had been given more time to grow. A slower, more developed progression would have made the emotional connections feel even stronger.
Overall, I enjoyed the plot and found it engaging from start to finish. While I wanted more depth in both Nova’s trauma and the relationship development, it was still an enjoyable read that kept me invested. I can’t wait for the next book!
I just finished Destiny by CeeCee Crow, and I gave it 3.5/5 stars, rounded up to 4/5.
One of my favorite parts of this book was how quickly we were thrown into Nova’s life and survival story. Learning that she had managed to survive completely on her own for fifteen years immediately hooked me and made me want to know more about her. I only wish we had gotten a deeper look into the psychological impact of that isolation and trauma. After everything she’d endured, I wanted more exploration of how those years shaped her beyond what we saw on the page.
I also really liked the guys and how devoted and affectionate they were toward Nova. Their dynamic with her was sweet, and I enjoyed watching their relationships develop. That said, I do wish the romance had been given more time to grow. A slower, more developed progression would have made the emotional connections feel even stronger.
Overall, I enjoyed the plot and found it engaging from start to finish. While I wanted more depth in both Nova’s trauma and the relationship development, it was still an enjoyable read that kept me invested. I can’t wait for the next book!
August 30, 2026
If this was written by an actual human instead of AI it would be phenomenal. It’s extremely obvious AI wrote this (or at least most of it) because it has that monotone AI tone and almost nothing makes logical sense. Words are used in sentences that aren’t normal in human speak. Logically, they make sense. But people don’t talk like that.
Example: “My body does its inventory without my permission.” Or “I wake up cold, which means I woke up.” And “Too even, too patient— not drunk, not lost, not in a hurry to be somewhere else.” This is all in the first chapter.
I’m not one to go on a witch hunt and claim a book is written by AI, because too many authors are being accused of that simply from using correct grammar. But one sure way of knowing if AI is used is from the tone. It’s robotic. The scenes also don’t make sense and AI doesn’t do an accurate job of world building. There is zero world building here. Everything is written in that stop and pause sequence. Short, one world sentences.
I don’t know why “authors” are just copy/pasting chat GPT so often now. If you’re going to use AI and don’t want it to be obvious then simply go through it with your human eyes and make it more cohesive. At least pretend you care about your readers.
Example: “My body does its inventory without my permission.” Or “I wake up cold, which means I woke up.” And “Too even, too patient— not drunk, not lost, not in a hurry to be somewhere else.” This is all in the first chapter.
I’m not one to go on a witch hunt and claim a book is written by AI, because too many authors are being accused of that simply from using correct grammar. But one sure way of knowing if AI is used is from the tone. It’s robotic. The scenes also don’t make sense and AI doesn’t do an accurate job of world building. There is zero world building here. Everything is written in that stop and pause sequence. Short, one world sentences.
I don’t know why “authors” are just copy/pasting chat GPT so often now. If you’re going to use AI and don’t want it to be obvious then simply go through it with your human eyes and make it more cohesive. At least pretend you care about your readers.
April 9, 2026
𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥
I'm giving 4 ⭐️ because the story and unanswered questions peaked my interest, and I didn't necessarily dislike what I read.
There is an obvious lack of world-building and in-depth dive into the characters in this first installment, but the foundations for further development are definitely there. Readers are given small tidbits of information, such as mates being sorted by a system and a group of mates forming what's called a cluster, but not too much information expanding on this. For example, why doesn't the FL have a mark, and why does her cluster seem to be a problem? I'm hoping this is due to the short length of this first book and that information will be more fleshed out in later installments.
Since the story revolves around mates, the relationship dynamic between the main male characters and the main female character forms fairly quickly. Basically insta-love, but with a bit of caution on the FMC's side due to her past history of being alone on the streets. So far, the MMCs are less developed than the FMC, so hopefully, there'll be more to learn about them in later installments as well.
I'm giving 4 ⭐️ because the story and unanswered questions peaked my interest, and I didn't necessarily dislike what I read.
There is an obvious lack of world-building and in-depth dive into the characters in this first installment, but the foundations for further development are definitely there. Readers are given small tidbits of information, such as mates being sorted by a system and a group of mates forming what's called a cluster, but not too much information expanding on this. For example, why doesn't the FL have a mark, and why does her cluster seem to be a problem? I'm hoping this is due to the short length of this first book and that information will be more fleshed out in later installments.
Since the story revolves around mates, the relationship dynamic between the main male characters and the main female character forms fairly quickly. Basically insta-love, but with a bit of caution on the FMC's side due to her past history of being alone on the streets. So far, the MMCs are less developed than the FMC, so hopefully, there'll be more to learn about them in later installments as well.
June 8, 2026
I started Destiny with very high expectations because the blurb sounded really interesting, but unfortunately the book felt unfinished to me from the very beginning.
The world-building, magic system, houses and marks were not explained clearly enough. Even around 80% into the book, I still had too many questions about the system, the FMC’s past, her parents and why everything was happening. A lot of information felt scattered and random rather than properly developed.
The relationships also did not work for me. The bonds felt more like instant connections than something with real emotional development. Another MMC appeared very suddenly and was brought into the group almost like it was nothing, even though it should have felt like a much bigger moment. By the end, I still did not feel emotionally connected to the characters or like I really knew them.
The academy setting was also disappointing because there was barely any actual academy dynamic. I expected professors, classes and more structure, but there was very little of that.
Overall, the idea had a lot of potential, but the execution felt rushed and empty. I was excited for the book, but sadly it left me disappointed.
The world-building, magic system, houses and marks were not explained clearly enough. Even around 80% into the book, I still had too many questions about the system, the FMC’s past, her parents and why everything was happening. A lot of information felt scattered and random rather than properly developed.
The relationships also did not work for me. The bonds felt more like instant connections than something with real emotional development. Another MMC appeared very suddenly and was brought into the group almost like it was nothing, even though it should have felt like a much bigger moment. By the end, I still did not feel emotionally connected to the characters or like I really knew them.
The academy setting was also disappointing because there was barely any actual academy dynamic. I expected professors, classes and more structure, but there was very little of that.
Overall, the idea had a lot of potential, but the execution felt rushed and empty. I was excited for the book, but sadly it left me disappointed.
September 9, 2026
Review
This book is very interesting and a plot that is actually original but it’s also very confusing. Essentially none of the world building is provided and there is no clarification throughout the entire book. It feels like a huge section of the book the author just forgot to write. I have seen other reviews says it’s explaining in book two and three but something this vital to the story shouldn’t be explained in future books, it should have been in this one. It really feels like world building was an afterthought and the author realized after the first book was published and the reviews started coming in that they forgot to put it in book one so they just threw it in the sequel. For example, I have no clue what these houses are, the “system”, if this book is even supernatural where people have powers, what a cluster really is/their purpose, what this academy is for, who the nightmare order is, have no background on any of the main characters really and so much more. I rated this book higher than I normally would have because I did enjoy the book and the writing despite so much of it missing and feeling incomplete.
This book is very interesting and a plot that is actually original but it’s also very confusing. Essentially none of the world building is provided and there is no clarification throughout the entire book. It feels like a huge section of the book the author just forgot to write. I have seen other reviews says it’s explaining in book two and three but something this vital to the story shouldn’t be explained in future books, it should have been in this one. It really feels like world building was an afterthought and the author realized after the first book was published and the reviews started coming in that they forgot to put it in book one so they just threw it in the sequel. For example, I have no clue what these houses are, the “system”, if this book is even supernatural where people have powers, what a cluster really is/their purpose, what this academy is for, who the nightmare order is, have no background on any of the main characters really and so much more. I rated this book higher than I normally would have because I did enjoy the book and the writing despite so much of it missing and feeling incomplete.
April 13, 2026
I really like this book.
I loved the characters and the building of the story. I feel like it can really be one of those that I can go back to because it’s different and kind of refreshing in a way. These men who are not supposed to form a bond do and they wait years for the FMC. Which melts my heart. They accept her right off the bat and are trying to help her as much as possible with it being rushed which I freaking love. The thing I’m not certain of is this a dystopian, paranormal, or a fantasy to me it’s almost a mix of it all. It doesn’t explain the world really at all other than the different locations. No one else has seem to use any magic or anything but towards the end it starts to, idk that part is confusing. Also when they are explaining things it’s seems to be over analyzing or over describing stuff which personally I’ve never been to fond of. An explain is “searching, looking, finding” to me It just seems add space that doesn’t need to be there. Truly I’m excited for the series to see where it goes. It’s definitely a 3 star for me.
I loved the characters and the building of the story. I feel like it can really be one of those that I can go back to because it’s different and kind of refreshing in a way. These men who are not supposed to form a bond do and they wait years for the FMC. Which melts my heart. They accept her right off the bat and are trying to help her as much as possible with it being rushed which I freaking love. The thing I’m not certain of is this a dystopian, paranormal, or a fantasy to me it’s almost a mix of it all. It doesn’t explain the world really at all other than the different locations. No one else has seem to use any magic or anything but towards the end it starts to, idk that part is confusing. Also when they are explaining things it’s seems to be over analyzing or over describing stuff which personally I’ve never been to fond of. An explain is “searching, looking, finding” to me It just seems add space that doesn’t need to be there. Truly I’m excited for the series to see where it goes. It’s definitely a 3 star for me.
May 20, 2026
Misfits
Paranormal, reverse harem, bonds, academy. This is a fairly good story, but almost irritating. There is absolutely NO world description which is just unnecessary. The reader is dumped into an undescribed society where we meet Nova living as a homeless 26 year old in alleys. She's detained by the undefined authorities where we learn she doesn't have the mark on her wrist that everyone else is born with. She has holes in her memory and has no "house" whatever that is. Without explanation she's dropped off at an Academy where other members of her "cluster" have been waiting for her. Sixteen years of social isolation has led to her severs trust issues and it takes a while for her to build a relationship with the men in her cluster. Meantime the evil Nightmare Authority has its eyes on her. If you can make stuff up to fill in the social contexts you may enjoy this first in series.
Paranormal, reverse harem, bonds, academy. This is a fairly good story, but almost irritating. There is absolutely NO world description which is just unnecessary. The reader is dumped into an undescribed society where we meet Nova living as a homeless 26 year old in alleys. She's detained by the undefined authorities where we learn she doesn't have the mark on her wrist that everyone else is born with. She has holes in her memory and has no "house" whatever that is. Without explanation she's dropped off at an Academy where other members of her "cluster" have been waiting for her. Sixteen years of social isolation has led to her severs trust issues and it takes a while for her to build a relationship with the men in her cluster. Meantime the evil Nightmare Authority has its eyes on her. If you can make stuff up to fill in the social contexts you may enjoy this first in series.
May 22, 2026
I've been in a reading slump for like a month now, not that this year has been any better, I have more dnfs that I can count. But this book, oh this book was incredible, I loved every single part. Was it perfect of course not. But the story is so captivating that I was at the edge of my seat. I can't wait for the next books. Hopefully each character voice is more clearly because I had to keep looking at whose chapter was because they all sounded alike but other that that and the repetitive phrase "Nobody argues". It was perfect.
Can't get enough of it. I'm jumping into book 2 because that cliffhanger was no joke.
I just hope there are more series in this universe because it's really interesting, and we barely have any explanation of the houses, bonds and marks and everything else. Not to mention powers and such. Maybe Zoe and her cluster. Or hopefully all the clusters including Silas', I know he's evil but give me a good vilain and some dark romance.
Can't get enough of it. I'm jumping into book 2 because that cliffhanger was no joke.
I just hope there are more series in this universe because it's really interesting, and we barely have any explanation of the houses, bonds and marks and everything else. Not to mention powers and such. Maybe Zoe and her cluster. Or hopefully all the clusters including Silas', I know he's evil but give me a good vilain and some dark romance.
September 2, 2026
Good
The story moves quickly and keeps you interested in seeing what will happen next. The 4 star (instead of 5) rating is because the author doesn't explain the setting at all. I don't understand the world. Why does everyone have marks? What do they mean? Why are the different groups separated into regions? What's the Academy for? What makes clusters so special? What's the purpose of the clusters? Why doesn't Nova seem to know anything about the world except that she was hiding from everything? I have so many questions. I think the plot would be easier to follow if I understood the setting.
As for Nova, I'm not a real fan of weak women. She's supposedly 26 years old. That's old enough to not be a shy, withering wallflower. What is she so afraid of all the time? She basically has no skills except knowing how to survive by hiding.
Again, I'm liking the story and will keep reading the series. Hopefully, all my questions will be answered.
The story moves quickly and keeps you interested in seeing what will happen next. The 4 star (instead of 5) rating is because the author doesn't explain the setting at all. I don't understand the world. Why does everyone have marks? What do they mean? Why are the different groups separated into regions? What's the Academy for? What makes clusters so special? What's the purpose of the clusters? Why doesn't Nova seem to know anything about the world except that she was hiding from everything? I have so many questions. I think the plot would be easier to follow if I understood the setting.
As for Nova, I'm not a real fan of weak women. She's supposedly 26 years old. That's old enough to not be a shy, withering wallflower. What is she so afraid of all the time? She basically has no skills except knowing how to survive by hiding.
Again, I'm liking the story and will keep reading the series. Hopefully, all my questions will be answered.
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