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Evermere #1
Beyond the Hunt: Evermere Book One
For too long, lunar witch Serafina Bell has been trapped in a cage of servitude to her cruel stepmother. But when she’s offered up in a marriage contract as part of a truce agreement, she seizes the chance to turn it into a key—one that might finally set her free.
To princes Casimir, Zane, and Koa Cimmerian, the assignment is Uncover what their unwanted bride’s step-crone is plotting. In return for saying, “I do,” the dhampir half-brothers will gain an estate, a fat treasury, and, most importantly, their freedom from the vampire court. They expect an easy arrangement with a disposable bride.
What they get is Seri. Battered, bruised, and left for dead on their doorstep, she is nothing like they imagined. Especially when she opens her eyes... and the truth is revealed.
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🔥 Dark Fairytale/Gothic Fantasy → A witch, three monster hunters, and an evil stepmother. Best. Romance. Ever.
💍 Arranged Marriage/Forced Proximity/Marriage of Convenience → For one year only. Yeah, right.
❤️ Polyfidelity → Three deadly husbands. One witchy wife. No picking necessary.
🩸 Monster Hunters x Witch → They’re more comfortable with handguns than hearts...
✨ Fated Mates/Soulbond → The moment she opens her eyes, they she’s theirs.
🔥 Slow Burn → They give her time to recover. Then it’s all bets off.
🔪 Overprotective/Touch Her and Die → She’s theirs to protect, and they have no mercy.
🖤 Found Family → The kind you fight for. The kind you kill for.
💔 Tragic Backstory → No one gets out of this world unscarred.
😈 Morally Gray Male Leads → Heroes? No. Obsessed, lethal, and hers? Yes.
To princes Casimir, Zane, and Koa Cimmerian, the assignment is Uncover what their unwanted bride’s step-crone is plotting. In return for saying, “I do,” the dhampir half-brothers will gain an estate, a fat treasury, and, most importantly, their freedom from the vampire court. They expect an easy arrangement with a disposable bride.
What they get is Seri. Battered, bruised, and left for dead on their doorstep, she is nothing like they imagined. Especially when she opens her eyes... and the truth is revealed.
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🔥 Dark Fairytale/Gothic Fantasy → A witch, three monster hunters, and an evil stepmother. Best. Romance. Ever.
💍 Arranged Marriage/Forced Proximity/Marriage of Convenience → For one year only. Yeah, right.
❤️ Polyfidelity → Three deadly husbands. One witchy wife. No picking necessary.
🩸 Monster Hunters x Witch → They’re more comfortable with handguns than hearts...
✨ Fated Mates/Soulbond → The moment she opens her eyes, they she’s theirs.
🔥 Slow Burn → They give her time to recover. Then it’s all bets off.
🔪 Overprotective/Touch Her and Die → She’s theirs to protect, and they have no mercy.
🖤 Found Family → The kind you fight for. The kind you kill for.
💔 Tragic Backstory → No one gets out of this world unscarred.
😈 Morally Gray Male Leads → Heroes? No. Obsessed, lethal, and hers? Yes.
335 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 1, 2026
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March 26, 2026
I wanted something more
This book had a lot of potential, but it fell short for me. I was excited to dive into it because I hadn’t read the author before. However, the book was a bit of a struggle. The character narration was a bit too much at times, and it felt a bit over-the-top and not in a fun way. The book was also quite wordy and repetitive, which made it a bit tedious to read. The characters themselves were a bit annoying, and the lead female character didn’t really resonate with me. The female lead was sometimes described as having “fire” or “fierce” beneath her timidity and abuse, but it came across as a bit too much of a doormat. The male leads were also quite naive, which was a bit surprising. Overall, I didn’t enjoy the book enough to read more of the series. I was a bit too annoyed by the writing and the characters.
This book had a lot of potential, but it fell short for me. I was excited to dive into it because I hadn’t read the author before. However, the book was a bit of a struggle. The character narration was a bit too much at times, and it felt a bit over-the-top and not in a fun way. The book was also quite wordy and repetitive, which made it a bit tedious to read. The characters themselves were a bit annoying, and the lead female character didn’t really resonate with me. The female lead was sometimes described as having “fire” or “fierce” beneath her timidity and abuse, but it came across as a bit too much of a doormat. The male leads were also quite naive, which was a bit surprising. Overall, I didn’t enjoy the book enough to read more of the series. I was a bit too annoyed by the writing and the characters.
April 11, 2026
DNF 21%
Not for me. Way too much character hopping. 3-5 character switches in one chapter is jolting. Too much random dialogue that doesn’t move the story forward. And the dialogue that is there is stilted and odd. Plus the characters are so stereotypical it’s cringe.
Not for me. Way too much character hopping. 3-5 character switches in one chapter is jolting. Too much random dialogue that doesn’t move the story forward. And the dialogue that is there is stilted and odd. Plus the characters are so stereotypical it’s cringe.
March 31, 2026
This has some pretty high ratings for not even being a full story. *always makes me 🤔
Now the couple chapters, that is this installment, were pretty good with very low drama and angst. I liked the book, but felt like something big was missing. For instance, I've read mate bonds, but this was very very insta lovey.
The last chapter made me want to read more ... I just hope the next book isn't so bland (for lack of a better descriptor)
**the cover is beautiful!**
Now the couple chapters, that is this installment, were pretty good with very low drama and angst. I liked the book, but felt like something big was missing. For instance, I've read mate bonds, but this was very very insta lovey.
The last chapter made me want to read more ... I just hope the next book isn't so bland (for lack of a better descriptor)
**the cover is beautiful!**
April 13, 2026
I wanted to like this and I kept reading hoping that there would be “more”. I saw a review that said the 🌶️ factor was high… we did not read the same book with one scene that did not scream “gotta keep reading this for the 🌶️”.
June 13, 2026
The writing isn't very good. It is choppy, telling, all over the place, and very shallow.
Also everyone has their own pov and while the chapter from the wedding guy may have been the best chapter in the book because I found it funny, it was unnecessary like all the other extra povs. It didn't add anything I didn't already know.
The vamp kings was there to tell us things instead of letting us experience things from the mmcs pov and letting them interpret what was happening.
The three witches povs were worse. We got step mother's evil "she thinks she's won" blah blah blah. It switches to evil sister one who repeats the same shit. Then you guessed it, evil sister two who repeats the same shit a third time.
The characters are flat and surface deep. And how old is everyone supposed to be? The initial chapter made her seem like she was 5 and then in the next she mentions she is supposedly 19 or whatever. The mmcs are all over the place...40s, 13, I don't even know. Moat of the time they all felt very young and then to see there is spicy times in this book. Eww. Nope. They children. Do not need to read that.
The dire wolf was the best part of this book.
Also everyone has their own pov and while the chapter from the wedding guy may have been the best chapter in the book because I found it funny, it was unnecessary like all the other extra povs. It didn't add anything I didn't already know.
The vamp kings was there to tell us things instead of letting us experience things from the mmcs pov and letting them interpret what was happening.
The three witches povs were worse. We got step mother's evil "she thinks she's won" blah blah blah. It switches to evil sister one who repeats the same shit. Then you guessed it, evil sister two who repeats the same shit a third time.
The characters are flat and surface deep. And how old is everyone supposed to be? The initial chapter made her seem like she was 5 and then in the next she mentions she is supposedly 19 or whatever. The mmcs are all over the place...40s, 13, I don't even know. Moat of the time they all felt very young and then to see there is spicy times in this book. Eww. Nope. They children. Do not need to read that.
The dire wolf was the best part of this book.
April 4, 2026
DNF 4%. The first paragraph is good. It goes downhill from there.
It’s just a stiltedly written and cartoonish Cinderella rendition.
It’s all ‘tell’ instead of ‘show.’
There are witches and wolf shifters and they’re in the forests of a whimsical farmland.
It all seems pretty medieval until a modern ambulance is suddenly mentioned.
Whatever.
I tried to read past her self pity, rumination, and constant sobbing, but it was awful and unending.
You’ve given us no one to root for.
I was equally annoyed with the FMC and her ridiculously depicted step mother and sisters.
You shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but the obvious AI is a giant red flag that I wish I hadn’t missed.
It’s just a stiltedly written and cartoonish Cinderella rendition.
It’s all ‘tell’ instead of ‘show.’
There are witches and wolf shifters and they’re in the forests of a whimsical farmland.
It all seems pretty medieval until a modern ambulance is suddenly mentioned.
Whatever.
I tried to read past her self pity, rumination, and constant sobbing, but it was awful and unending.
You’ve given us no one to root for.
I was equally annoyed with the FMC and her ridiculously depicted step mother and sisters.
You shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but the obvious AI is a giant red flag that I wish I hadn’t missed.
April 6, 2026
I really wanted to love this one. The premise had me immediately—Cinderella vibes, abused FMC, mysterious mates?? Say less. That is fully my thing.
Unfortunately…it just didn’t hit.
I made it to 28% before calling it, and the biggest issue was that I just didn’t care about anyone. The FMC had potential, but I never felt connected to her, and the love interests didn’t pull me in either. One of the MMCs in particular was just…weird. And not in a fun, “morally gray, a little unhinged” way. Just straight-up odd to the point it took me out of the story.
The stepsisters were also very one-note. Like yes, they’re awful and punishing her constantly, but there’s no depth there—no motivation, no backstory, nothing to make it feel real. They were just…evil for the sake of being evil.
The world-building was also confusing. It felt like I was supposed to already understand things, like maybe it connects to the author’s other books? But I’m a firm believer that every book should stand on its own, and this one didn’t quite do that for me.
All that said—it wasn’t bad. That’s why it’s sitting at a solid 3 stars. The idea is there, the vibes are there, and I can absolutely see how this could work for someone else. It just didn’t capture me the way I was hoping it would.
I’m honestly a little sad about it because this had all the ingredients to be a favorite 😅
Unfortunately…it just didn’t hit.
I made it to 28% before calling it, and the biggest issue was that I just didn’t care about anyone. The FMC had potential, but I never felt connected to her, and the love interests didn’t pull me in either. One of the MMCs in particular was just…weird. And not in a fun, “morally gray, a little unhinged” way. Just straight-up odd to the point it took me out of the story.
The stepsisters were also very one-note. Like yes, they’re awful and punishing her constantly, but there’s no depth there—no motivation, no backstory, nothing to make it feel real. They were just…evil for the sake of being evil.
The world-building was also confusing. It felt like I was supposed to already understand things, like maybe it connects to the author’s other books? But I’m a firm believer that every book should stand on its own, and this one didn’t quite do that for me.
All that said—it wasn’t bad. That’s why it’s sitting at a solid 3 stars. The idea is there, the vibes are there, and I can absolutely see how this could work for someone else. It just didn’t capture me the way I was hoping it would.
I’m honestly a little sad about it because this had all the ingredients to be a favorite 😅
August 1, 2026
I don't usually write reviews, but this is my second DNF in a row and I felt like this one deserved an explanation.
There were actually quite a few things I liked. The Cinderella-inspired premise was fun, the world had potential, and a lot of the banter between the brothers genuinely made me laugh. Those moments are what kept me reading as long as I did.
Unfortunately, I reached a point where I realized I was no longer taking the story seriously.
The FMC had so much potential. Considering everything she had been through, I was expecting a stronger, more layered character. Instead, she often came across as overly naïve and immature, and I never felt like she developed enough for me to really connect with her.
What finally broke the book for me was the way the relationship language kept undercutting the emotional scenes. I understand that “beloved” is the dhampirs’ term for a mate, but it was used so often in place of Seri’s actual name that it stopped feeling meaningful and started feeling repetitive. “Simmy” was already pushing it, but Koa is repeatedly described as this massive, intimidating mountain of a man. He already has a short, perfectly good name, yet suddenly he’s “Koko.” It happened during what should have been one of the most emotional scenes in the book, and instead of feeling touched, I found myself completely pulled out of the moment.
Once I started noticing things like that, I couldn't stop noticing them. The emotional moments lost their impact because the tone kept shifting from heartfelt to childish. It became really difficult to take the relationships seriously.
I ultimately decided it wasn't the right book for me. There is a good story buried in here, and I can absolutely see why some readers would enjoy it. It just never became the story I was hoping it would be.
There were actually quite a few things I liked. The Cinderella-inspired premise was fun, the world had potential, and a lot of the banter between the brothers genuinely made me laugh. Those moments are what kept me reading as long as I did.
Unfortunately, I reached a point where I realized I was no longer taking the story seriously.
The FMC had so much potential. Considering everything she had been through, I was expecting a stronger, more layered character. Instead, she often came across as overly naïve and immature, and I never felt like she developed enough for me to really connect with her.
What finally broke the book for me was the way the relationship language kept undercutting the emotional scenes. I understand that “beloved” is the dhampirs’ term for a mate, but it was used so often in place of Seri’s actual name that it stopped feeling meaningful and started feeling repetitive. “Simmy” was already pushing it, but Koa is repeatedly described as this massive, intimidating mountain of a man. He already has a short, perfectly good name, yet suddenly he’s “Koko.” It happened during what should have been one of the most emotional scenes in the book, and instead of feeling touched, I found myself completely pulled out of the moment.
Once I started noticing things like that, I couldn't stop noticing them. The emotional moments lost their impact because the tone kept shifting from heartfelt to childish. It became really difficult to take the relationships seriously.
I ultimately decided it wasn't the right book for me. There is a good story buried in here, and I can absolutely see why some readers would enjoy it. It just never became the story I was hoping it would be.
July 6, 2026
This is just a lot of caricature writing. Everything is overblown and over explained. The characters are either stupidly evil or obnoxiously good.
I very rarely say this, but this doesn’t feel like real human storytelling. There isn’t an ounce of nuance.
When you see another person crying, you’ll often cry with them, even if you don’t know why they’re upset. If a person is faking tears, you’ll just feel uncomfortable and angry. That’s what this book feels like. Something pretending to have emotions.
I very rarely say this, but this doesn’t feel like real human storytelling. There isn’t an ounce of nuance.
When you see another person crying, you’ll often cry with them, even if you don’t know why they’re upset. If a person is faking tears, you’ll just feel uncomfortable and angry. That’s what this book feels like. Something pretending to have emotions.
Did Not Finish
May 3, 2026MFMM - instalove DNF. Very instalove which I rarely enjoy. Also I found the “crazy” brother annoying rather than endearing. The character felt overdone to me.
August 29, 2026
Good but long...
August 11, 2026
the single queer person in the entire book is consistently portrayed as petulant, underhanded, creepy, and sexually aggressive even when told "no". cut that homophobic shit out, please.
March 25, 2026
Dnf
Not authors fault- writing was fine and there were some really funny moments as well. I couldn't connect with either the FMC or the MMCS. I felt the villains were dumb, mustache twirling, monologing type villains that were so obvious but still got away with everything simply because everyone else was busy being too polite and prim & proper..
The 3 mmcs kept promising all this tough retribution but we never saw it, even when they knew the 1 guy in their employ was a mole they just fired him & let him go (whereas before they kept promising themselves he'd be buried in the garden). I didnt or couldn't get a sense of any real seriousness from anyone except from the ott villains.
Not authors fault- writing was fine and there were some really funny moments as well. I couldn't connect with either the FMC or the MMCS. I felt the villains were dumb, mustache twirling, monologing type villains that were so obvious but still got away with everything simply because everyone else was busy being too polite and prim & proper..
The 3 mmcs kept promising all this tough retribution but we never saw it, even when they knew the 1 guy in their employ was a mole they just fired him & let him go (whereas before they kept promising themselves he'd be buried in the garden). I didnt or couldn't get a sense of any real seriousness from anyone except from the ott villains.
Did Not Finish
June 6, 2026So I managed to make it through the prologue and a little bit into chapter one in this book. Reasons why I couldn't continue are listed below.
1. The main villian's name is Arabesque.
2. It is hard to articulate but stories where the protagonist is the most demure sweet weakling being abused left right and center are boring and feel ridiculous. Stories like that always remind me of essentially every werewolf story I have read on Wattpad. They are overly dramatic and ridiculous and the writing is very rarely any good.
3. The cover looks an awful lot like AI.
4. The FMC is somehow managing a house, an infant, a garden and an orchard by herself while regularly getting magically siphoned and beaten by her step family. Does it have to be THAT over the top?
So all in all I am glad I downloaded the sample before I spent the money on this book. I might give the author another try but I will definitely not be reading any more of this book.
1. The main villian's name is Arabesque.
2. It is hard to articulate but stories where the protagonist is the most demure sweet weakling being abused left right and center are boring and feel ridiculous. Stories like that always remind me of essentially every werewolf story I have read on Wattpad. They are overly dramatic and ridiculous and the writing is very rarely any good.
3. The cover looks an awful lot like AI.
4. The FMC is somehow managing a house, an infant, a garden and an orchard by herself while regularly getting magically siphoned and beaten by her step family. Does it have to be THAT over the top?
So all in all I am glad I downloaded the sample before I spent the money on this book. I might give the author another try but I will definitely not be reading any more of this book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 10, 2026
I liked the author’s writing style overall, but the dialogue and scenes were way too repetitive.
I honestly lost count of how many scenes were just the MMCs finding out more details about abuse (that we already knew about first hand), followed by someone going “still,” “stopped breathing,” and then punched a wall. It happened over and over again.
It honestly felt like those scenes were there mostly for fanservice.
Now, some parts were still endearing, and I loved the respect and caring between the characters.
The theme itself was new to me and actually something I appreciated: stepbrothers who are very united, but not in a weird or taboo way at all, they were an actual family, especially since their dad was awful. That part felt genuine. What I didn’t buy was the whole “special snowflake insta-love-fated-mate FMC will magically fix a family broken by a terrible father now turned a new man” trope… but whatever (and NO, let's not freak out. The father is NOT a potential romantic interest and will never be, he just found his new soulmate-maybe in another book of the author or smth-and she kind of told him he was a shit father, that's it).
The MMC's are around 22 years old, and the FMC is 19, extremely battered, and very closed off from the world after being ostracized for half her life. Meanwhile, the MMCs are emotionally unavailable to literally everyone except her. I didn’t feel like they were fully fleshed-out characters, but they were decent enough. I liked the dynamics between them and some of the jokes genuinely worked!
That being said, it ended up being a double-edged sword. The internet slang and meme references took me out of the story. One minute we’re talking about princesses, kings, and kingdoms, and the next it’s modern meme culture. I know it’s a modern setting with supernatural elements, but the tonal clash was… weird. I guess I need to go back and watch TVD or smth to set the mood (that series is way darker tho, this story is very light if you don't mind some murdery triggers).
The worldbuilding felt distant and underexplained, I’m guessing that’s because other books in the series probably expand on it more.
Still, while the book was fun, it never really grabbed me. There was a lot of repetition that desperately needed editing. And while I understand what the author was going for with the FMC being ethereal, innocent, unaware, and literally not walking for half the book because the MMCs carry her everywhere… it just wasn’t interesting to me after the fist 5 times they did it. I like vulnerable characters, but I prefer the balance to lean toward cunning, proactive FMCs.
In the end, nothing particularly interesting actually happens, so I can’t really say it was a fully engaging book. It’s more of a “you’re bored, don’t have much time, and want something easy and enjoyable to read” kind of story.
Also, and I’m NOT stating this as fact, but I’m about 99% sure the cover art is AI-generated. I could be wrong!! so don’t take my word as gospel. Just saying: support local and human artists 🫶
I’d only recommend this if you’re curious and don’t mind any of the issues I mentioned.
I honestly lost count of how many scenes were just the MMCs finding out more details about abuse (that we already knew about first hand), followed by someone going “still,” “stopped breathing,” and then punched a wall. It happened over and over again.
It honestly felt like those scenes were there mostly for fanservice.
Now, some parts were still endearing, and I loved the respect and caring between the characters.
The theme itself was new to me and actually something I appreciated: stepbrothers who are very united, but not in a weird or taboo way at all, they were an actual family, especially since their dad was awful. That part felt genuine. What I didn’t buy was the whole “special snowflake insta-love-fated-mate FMC will magically fix a family broken by a terrible father now turned a new man” trope… but whatever (and NO, let's not freak out. The father is NOT a potential romantic interest and will never be, he just found his new soulmate-maybe in another book of the author or smth-and she kind of told him he was a shit father, that's it).
The MMC's are around 22 years old, and the FMC is 19, extremely battered, and very closed off from the world after being ostracized for half her life. Meanwhile, the MMCs are emotionally unavailable to literally everyone except her. I didn’t feel like they were fully fleshed-out characters, but they were decent enough. I liked the dynamics between them and some of the jokes genuinely worked!
That being said, it ended up being a double-edged sword. The internet slang and meme references took me out of the story. One minute we’re talking about princesses, kings, and kingdoms, and the next it’s modern meme culture. I know it’s a modern setting with supernatural elements, but the tonal clash was… weird. I guess I need to go back and watch TVD or smth to set the mood (that series is way darker tho, this story is very light if you don't mind some murdery triggers).
The worldbuilding felt distant and underexplained, I’m guessing that’s because other books in the series probably expand on it more.
Still, while the book was fun, it never really grabbed me. There was a lot of repetition that desperately needed editing. And while I understand what the author was going for with the FMC being ethereal, innocent, unaware, and literally not walking for half the book because the MMCs carry her everywhere… it just wasn’t interesting to me after the fist 5 times they did it. I like vulnerable characters, but I prefer the balance to lean toward cunning, proactive FMCs.
In the end, nothing particularly interesting actually happens, so I can’t really say it was a fully engaging book. It’s more of a “you’re bored, don’t have much time, and want something easy and enjoyable to read” kind of story.
Also, and I’m NOT stating this as fact, but I’m about 99% sure the cover art is AI-generated. I could be wrong!! so don’t take my word as gospel. Just saying: support local and human artists 🫶
I’d only recommend this if you’re curious and don’t mind any of the issues I mentioned.
August 2, 2026
Using voice to text so once again as I mentioned before there is a chance of strange letters or I don't know symbols but just bear with me.
I'm giving this a rating between 4 and 5 stars so 4.5.
It is almost perfect. There was world building. Character building. There was tension, . There was world building. Character building. There was tension, love, . There was world building. Character building. There was tension, love, stress,. There was world building. Character building. There was tension, love, stress commas horror even And and it all came together very well.
There was just something missing. You know like when you have an idea and the concept is there but the closing is just out of reach of your memory? Well that's where I was with this book. I absolutely loved it though.
I went into this book completely and utterly blind. I do not know the authors. I do not pardon me I did not know the premises. The only reason that I read it is because it's been on my TBR list for about a month, and 1 of my book buddies who I have shared ideas with back and forth over the last few months she was reading it so I thought hey why not right?
She and I seem to agree on a lot of books or at least have a lot in common. You can find out if you match with somebody by going to their profile and under the drop tab you pick She and I seem to agree on a lot of books or at least have a lot in common. You can find out if you match with somebody by going to their profile and under the drop tab you pick compare notes oh no not notes sorry compare books. And hours matches up almost I think it said something like I don't 90% or something like that don't quote me on that. I just remember we had a lot of books in common.compare
From what I understand goodreads got rid of their ability to message people because of some kind of fighting or something like that. Which is depressing that a few people ruined it for all of us. I used to enjoy having conversations with other good read members when they kept it strictly books. I think it's those few that decided to take it away from books that ruined it for everyone.
Anyway I am off to read book too. And you have to remember getting anything above a 3 star 3-5 for me is great. So the fact that this 1 gets a 4.5 should tell you, of course I would recommend this book to my other reading buddies and to anyone who's randomly reading my review.
I'm giving this a rating between 4 and 5 stars so 4.5.
It is almost perfect. There was world building. Character building. There was tension, . There was world building. Character building. There was tension, love, . There was world building. Character building. There was tension, love, stress,. There was world building. Character building. There was tension, love, stress commas horror even And and it all came together very well.
There was just something missing. You know like when you have an idea and the concept is there but the closing is just out of reach of your memory? Well that's where I was with this book. I absolutely loved it though.
I went into this book completely and utterly blind. I do not know the authors. I do not pardon me I did not know the premises. The only reason that I read it is because it's been on my TBR list for about a month, and 1 of my book buddies who I have shared ideas with back and forth over the last few months she was reading it so I thought hey why not right?
She and I seem to agree on a lot of books or at least have a lot in common. You can find out if you match with somebody by going to their profile and under the drop tab you pick She and I seem to agree on a lot of books or at least have a lot in common. You can find out if you match with somebody by going to their profile and under the drop tab you pick compare notes oh no not notes sorry compare books. And hours matches up almost I think it said something like I don't 90% or something like that don't quote me on that. I just remember we had a lot of books in common.compare
From what I understand goodreads got rid of their ability to message people because of some kind of fighting or something like that. Which is depressing that a few people ruined it for all of us. I used to enjoy having conversations with other good read members when they kept it strictly books. I think it's those few that decided to take it away from books that ruined it for everyone.
Anyway I am off to read book too. And you have to remember getting anything above a 3 star 3-5 for me is great. So the fact that this 1 gets a 4.5 should tell you, of course I would recommend this book to my other reading buddies and to anyone who's randomly reading my review.
March 30, 2026
DNF, didnt get past chapter 2. Everything stated here you learn in the first chapter.
Hard read. In Posy the FMC was locked in a house, held away from everyone and unable to get help and that made her abuse more believable. But this FMC... So the dad brought home a witch for a wife and suddenly went almost comatose and the abuse started. Her real mom was, apparently part of a THE Royal Pack and always talked about how just and fair they were. However, this FMC is allowed in public, to talk to neighbors, to interact with people, and *knows* that there is a supportive government who is just but still does *nothing* to help her father or herself. Even when he dies she does nothing, just cries in a corner. She uses the excuse of a dog and baby to stay with her abusers but it makes no sense that she wouldn't run with them to the Royal Pack-- who is supposedly family and great leaders. She *knows* the stepmother killed her dad (she admits it), is draining her magic (and will do the same to the baby when she gets older), consorting with "rouges" ( which the sisters tell her she is being sold to), AND is torturing the dog yet still stays. Wff? I might accept this if she was segregated or had an evil or corrupt government but, no. She is just incredibly weak of mind and spirit. By the way, if you read Posy you know magic exists that would reveal her crimes immediately so just telling ANYONE what was going on could have rescued her, infact the FMC actually HAS magic and does nothing until its too late.
I dont know what happened to this author but she went way wrong with this one. The FMC is partially responsible for her fathers death and fully responsible for anything that happens to her sister in the future. I dont want this FMC to get a happy ending or become royalty. What will happento her people when she fails her family so horribly?
Hard read. In Posy the FMC was locked in a house, held away from everyone and unable to get help and that made her abuse more believable. But this FMC... So the dad brought home a witch for a wife and suddenly went almost comatose and the abuse started. Her real mom was, apparently part of a THE Royal Pack and always talked about how just and fair they were. However, this FMC is allowed in public, to talk to neighbors, to interact with people, and *knows* that there is a supportive government who is just but still does *nothing* to help her father or herself. Even when he dies she does nothing, just cries in a corner. She uses the excuse of a dog and baby to stay with her abusers but it makes no sense that she wouldn't run with them to the Royal Pack-- who is supposedly family and great leaders. She *knows* the stepmother killed her dad (she admits it), is draining her magic (and will do the same to the baby when she gets older), consorting with "rouges" ( which the sisters tell her she is being sold to), AND is torturing the dog yet still stays. Wff? I might accept this if she was segregated or had an evil or corrupt government but, no. She is just incredibly weak of mind and spirit. By the way, if you read Posy you know magic exists that would reveal her crimes immediately so just telling ANYONE what was going on could have rescued her, infact the FMC actually HAS magic and does nothing until its too late.
I dont know what happened to this author but she went way wrong with this one. The FMC is partially responsible for her fathers death and fully responsible for anything that happens to her sister in the future. I dont want this FMC to get a happy ending or become royalty. What will happento her people when she fails her family so horribly?
July 22, 2026
After This Book I'm Seeking a Beloved/Mate
Okay, I need to lie down for a second because this book absolutely wrecked me in the best way. Serafina Bell walks into this story broken — literally left for dead on a doorstep — and walks out as one of the most quietly powerful heroines I've read in ages. There's something so satisfying about watching a woman who's spent her whole life being someone's property finally get handed a contract that she turns into her own weapon.
And then there are the brothers. Casimir, Zane, and Koa go into this marriage expecting a disposable bride to babysit while they spy on her step-crone — and instead they get Seri, who cracks their whole worldview open the second her eyes open. The forced proximity into fated mates arc is chef's kiss, and the slow burn actually earns its heat — they give her space to heal before it's hands-off-no-more. No instalove, no fake angst, just three lethal, morally gray monster hunters slowly realizing they'd burn the world down for one witch.
The found-family thread woven through the gothic fantasy bones gave this so much heart — it's not just spice and swordplay, there's real found-family loyalty underneath it. If you love dark fairytale vibes, polyfidelity done right, and heroes who are equal parts obsessed and protective, this one is an easy auto-buy read.
Villain stepmother? Chef's kiss levels of hateable. Slow burn payoff? Worth every page. Overprotective husbands? Touch her and see what happens.
Five stars, no notes — just bring on book two.
Okay, I need to lie down for a second because this book absolutely wrecked me in the best way. Serafina Bell walks into this story broken — literally left for dead on a doorstep — and walks out as one of the most quietly powerful heroines I've read in ages. There's something so satisfying about watching a woman who's spent her whole life being someone's property finally get handed a contract that she turns into her own weapon.
And then there are the brothers. Casimir, Zane, and Koa go into this marriage expecting a disposable bride to babysit while they spy on her step-crone — and instead they get Seri, who cracks their whole worldview open the second her eyes open. The forced proximity into fated mates arc is chef's kiss, and the slow burn actually earns its heat — they give her space to heal before it's hands-off-no-more. No instalove, no fake angst, just three lethal, morally gray monster hunters slowly realizing they'd burn the world down for one witch.
The found-family thread woven through the gothic fantasy bones gave this so much heart — it's not just spice and swordplay, there's real found-family loyalty underneath it. If you love dark fairytale vibes, polyfidelity done right, and heroes who are equal parts obsessed and protective, this one is an easy auto-buy read.
Villain stepmother? Chef's kiss levels of hateable. Slow burn payoff? Worth every page. Overprotective husbands? Touch her and see what happens.
Five stars, no notes — just bring on book two.
February 3, 2026
This is a fantasy/alternate reality remake of Cinderella, which is okay but I'm not too much into rewrites of children's stories so that may have colored my perception of the book.
The best thing about this book: everyone is a virgin, including the three MMC's. That was a nice change of pace.
The most annoying thing was the pacing of the book. From the time that the FMC is dropped off at the estate until about 60-70% in, only two days or so have passed. No real plot development, we just had to read about thoughts and feelings a lot.
Another thing that I am not fond of that was included in this book: POV's from the "villains" and a POV from a morally grey character. To me, that wasn't needed and the POV's from the stepmom ruined some of the plot for me, not enhanced it.
I liked the book enough to read the second one when it gets announced, but I'm not excited about it, ya know?
List of nicknames/terms of endearments for the FMC:
Seri, little dove, sweet girl, sweetheart, darling, beloved, momzilla, blossom, Rapunzel, honey bunny, pixie, beautiful, buttercup, chickadee, precious, sugar booger, bluebell, angel cake, puddin', pretty girl, love bug, baby, sweet potato, gorgeous, my lady, kitten, little mouse, butterfly, wifey, sunshine, moonbeam, my love, my queen, starlight, little wife, my little honey butter biscuit, bella, bambina, sweet Serafina, Princess, angel, precious girl, peach, warrior princess, bunny, my dear, and piccola.
The best thing about this book: everyone is a virgin, including the three MMC's. That was a nice change of pace.
The most annoying thing was the pacing of the book. From the time that the FMC is dropped off at the estate until about 60-70% in, only two days or so have passed. No real plot development, we just had to read about thoughts and feelings a lot.
Another thing that I am not fond of that was included in this book: POV's from the "villains" and a POV from a morally grey character. To me, that wasn't needed and the POV's from the stepmom ruined some of the plot for me, not enhanced it.
I liked the book enough to read the second one when it gets announced, but I'm not excited about it, ya know?
List of nicknames/terms of endearments for the FMC:
Seri, little dove, sweet girl, sweetheart, darling, beloved, momzilla, blossom, Rapunzel, honey bunny, pixie, beautiful, buttercup, chickadee, precious, sugar booger, bluebell, angel cake, puddin', pretty girl, love bug, baby, sweet potato, gorgeous, my lady, kitten, little mouse, butterfly, wifey, sunshine, moonbeam, my love, my queen, starlight, little wife, my little honey butter biscuit, bella, bambina, sweet Serafina, Princess, angel, precious girl, peach, warrior princess, bunny, my dear, and piccola.
February 25, 2026
I give this book a strong 3.5 stars.
It’s definitely one of those books that you have to be in a certain mood for to enjoy if you know what I mean. And I was in that mood while reading this so I enjoyed it. I didn’t mind it at all that it had a bit of a Cinderella theme because it wasn’t overly done or too the nose.
I personally love a bit of Insta love when it comes to fated mates. I thought the MMC’s were cute and funny and sweet and I really thought the FMC was very likable, which is rare nowadays.
I guess the only reason why I didn’t get more stars was that there wasn’t really a whole lot going on throughout the book. It was just all cute and sweet in them getting to know each other, and even though I really did enjoy that, I wish it had a little bit more going on story progression wise. And their first and only sex scene wasn’t bad at all, but I felt like it could’ve been better. Especially because all of them were virgins. I wish that the guys were a little bit more clumsy and more virgin like. I don’t know if that makes any sense. And when they killed the main bad rogue guy, I was a bit disappointed because it was very anticlimactic. I feel like they should’ve tortured him more because that would’ve made more sense story wise.
The humor was really on point though, and it had me laughing out loud often.
If you’re in the mood for Insta love and laughter this book is for you
It’s definitely one of those books that you have to be in a certain mood for to enjoy if you know what I mean. And I was in that mood while reading this so I enjoyed it. I didn’t mind it at all that it had a bit of a Cinderella theme because it wasn’t overly done or too the nose.
I personally love a bit of Insta love when it comes to fated mates. I thought the MMC’s were cute and funny and sweet and I really thought the FMC was very likable, which is rare nowadays.
I guess the only reason why I didn’t get more stars was that there wasn’t really a whole lot going on throughout the book. It was just all cute and sweet in them getting to know each other, and even though I really did enjoy that, I wish it had a little bit more going on story progression wise. And their first and only sex scene wasn’t bad at all, but I felt like it could’ve been better. Especially because all of them were virgins. I wish that the guys were a little bit more clumsy and more virgin like. I don’t know if that makes any sense. And when they killed the main bad rogue guy, I was a bit disappointed because it was very anticlimactic. I feel like they should’ve tortured him more because that would’ve made more sense story wise.
The humor was really on point though, and it had me laughing out loud often.
If you’re in the mood for Insta love and laughter this book is for you
April 8, 2026
Why choose/ fairytale retelling/ arranged marriage/ marriage of convenience/ fated mates/ forced proximity/ found family/ hurt/comfort/ touch her and die/ morally gray MMCs/ virgin FMC/ virgin MMCs/ MFMM/ cliffhanger
Trigger warning: death of a loved one/ neglectful parenting/ physical abuse/ psychological abuse/ emotional abuse/ assault/ violence/ trauma/ PTSD/ treason/ murder/ death
This was a good start but I’m curious to see how the story evolves. It was a bit of a slow burn but the MCs have already been intimate and exchanged “I love you’s” so I’m wondering how much further the characters can extend their relationship.
I’ve read a few of the different series from this universe before but that was a while ago so it took me a bit to remember some of the characters. A character cheat sheet would have gone a long way.
Also I don’t care for all of the different POVs. Aside from the MCs, it got to be too much. Personally, I don’t need to read the wedding officiant’s point of view of the nuptials. Maybe he’s someone that was important in one of the other books that I’m not remembering or he will be featured in another book later, however, his chapter felt irrelevant.
Trigger warning: death of a loved one/ neglectful parenting/ physical abuse/ psychological abuse/ emotional abuse/ assault/ violence/ trauma/ PTSD/ treason/ murder/ death
This was a good start but I’m curious to see how the story evolves. It was a bit of a slow burn but the MCs have already been intimate and exchanged “I love you’s” so I’m wondering how much further the characters can extend their relationship.
I’ve read a few of the different series from this universe before but that was a while ago so it took me a bit to remember some of the characters. A character cheat sheet would have gone a long way.
Also I don’t care for all of the different POVs. Aside from the MCs, it got to be too much. Personally, I don’t need to read the wedding officiant’s point of view of the nuptials. Maybe he’s someone that was important in one of the other books that I’m not remembering or he will be featured in another book later, however, his chapter felt irrelevant.
April 6, 2026
devoured this so fast
Another breathtakingly beautiful story from Mary Ann Weir!
Serifina lost everything when her father bought home a dark which. On deaths door came her three beautiful mates-beloveds. Cassimir the ever stoic brother, Zane the sarcastic charmer and Koa the silent poet. They saved her and Brummy from death and bought them both back to life in so many ways!
I devoured this book just as fast as Posy’s and love reading some of the characters from her story be bought back to this one. Now knowing how baby Josslyn came about is so sweet and such a loving backstory of how strong Seri is to be able to give her baby sister a better life even if it meant not being in her life anymore.
I cannot wait to read how much stronger Seri will become and how her husbands will protect her and help her become strong again!!!
Another breathtakingly beautiful story from Mary Ann Weir!
Serifina lost everything when her father bought home a dark which. On deaths door came her three beautiful mates-beloveds. Cassimir the ever stoic brother, Zane the sarcastic charmer and Koa the silent poet. They saved her and Brummy from death and bought them both back to life in so many ways!
I devoured this book just as fast as Posy’s and love reading some of the characters from her story be bought back to this one. Now knowing how baby Josslyn came about is so sweet and such a loving backstory of how strong Seri is to be able to give her baby sister a better life even if it meant not being in her life anymore.
I cannot wait to read how much stronger Seri will become and how her husbands will protect her and help her become strong again!!!
June 1, 2026
Honestly, an okay read.
It's missing the emotional catastrophe I'm hoping for in my RH paranormal read. It's basically a paranormal Cinderella retelling with 3 prince instead of 1.
The 3 dhampir princes were sweet, protective, and very devoted to the FL. There were definitely “touch her and die” moments, tragic backstories, and a lot of romantic declarations.
But honestly... its too tame for my taste.
The romance was loving and sincere, but I personally prefer MLs who feel emotionally catastrophic about the FMC. I want yearning, brooding, emotional unraveling, irrational devotion — men who seem one inconvenience away from burning down kingdoms for her.
This one felt softer, healthier, sweeter.
Which isn’t bad at all! It just didn’t fully scratch my “emotionally wrecked dangerous men in love” itch.
It's missing the emotional catastrophe I'm hoping for in my RH paranormal read. It's basically a paranormal Cinderella retelling with 3 prince instead of 1.
The 3 dhampir princes were sweet, protective, and very devoted to the FL. There were definitely “touch her and die” moments, tragic backstories, and a lot of romantic declarations.
But honestly... its too tame for my taste.
The romance was loving and sincere, but I personally prefer MLs who feel emotionally catastrophic about the FMC. I want yearning, brooding, emotional unraveling, irrational devotion — men who seem one inconvenience away from burning down kingdoms for her.
This one felt softer, healthier, sweeter.
Which isn’t bad at all! It just didn’t fully scratch my “emotionally wrecked dangerous men in love” itch.
June 7, 2026
Cinderella Meets Three Brutal Beasts …
…if the Beast from Beauty and the Beast was a vicious Dhampir monster hunter x3. Ok maybe not such a great analogy but this book has all of the Cinderella vibes going on. The evil stepmonster Arabesque Harrow is deep in plotting she’s siphoned magic from the Serafina’s father, killing him in the process and has been systematically abusing and siphoning from Serafina as well.
Using the girl to further her plotting is a given but there was one potential flaw to her machinations that she dismissed as too improbable. She’s unlikely to get the chance to make that mistake twice.
Serafina is painfully fragile for the majority of this book and the characters for her three husband candidates are a testament to creativity.. it was tricky to get into but I’m glad I read the whole thing. The following books should be interesting.
…if the Beast from Beauty and the Beast was a vicious Dhampir monster hunter x3. Ok maybe not such a great analogy but this book has all of the Cinderella vibes going on. The evil stepmonster Arabesque Harrow is deep in plotting she’s siphoned magic from the Serafina’s father, killing him in the process and has been systematically abusing and siphoning from Serafina as well.
Using the girl to further her plotting is a given but there was one potential flaw to her machinations that she dismissed as too improbable. She’s unlikely to get the chance to make that mistake twice.
Serafina is painfully fragile for the majority of this book and the characters for her three husband candidates are a testament to creativity.. it was tricky to get into but I’m glad I read the whole thing. The following books should be interesting.
June 15, 2026
Too Cinderella similar and MMC2 was just too much a mouthy jokester!
Sorry but this one went into my DNF list. Second novel I started this month that I could not finish. There were some cute moments, but they began to seem forced and way too often. And when the ridiculous banter continued during their first sex scene, it was not humorous anymore, just down right annoying. It made the characters seem unreal, not relatable to a seasoned fantasy reader. It may appeal to some readers, but if MMC2 does not get on your nerves, gold star is o your patience!
There was potential in the storyline. If MM2 had not been a town clown every five seconds, and MMC1 was not so sterile every other five seconds, it may have been better.
It's as if the author could not separate the three MMCs personalities without making them beyond extreme on the characteristics she chose for them.
Sorry but this one went into my DNF list. Second novel I started this month that I could not finish. There were some cute moments, but they began to seem forced and way too often. And when the ridiculous banter continued during their first sex scene, it was not humorous anymore, just down right annoying. It made the characters seem unreal, not relatable to a seasoned fantasy reader. It may appeal to some readers, but if MMC2 does not get on your nerves, gold star is o your patience!
There was potential in the storyline. If MM2 had not been a town clown every five seconds, and MMC1 was not so sterile every other five seconds, it may have been better.
It's as if the author could not separate the three MMCs personalities without making them beyond extreme on the characteristics she chose for them.
July 8, 2026
Survival
18+, XXX. Adult content, reader discretion advised. Survivors don't all look alike. Some turn out like pathological warriors and some like broken dolls. Regardless, they each have a strength that can't be broken. This is Seraphina, Casimir, Koa and Zane's story. A story about survival of extreme abuse. How broken pieces can fit together and make each other stronger.
An ambitious, pathological witch leaches Cinderella stepmothers into Seraphina's life. Slowly breaking, destroying and killing Seraphina's father and then Seraphina. Casimir, Koa and Zane were raised to be monsters by an extremely abusive father. They became monsters who hunt monsters. You should never give a monster something to love if you plan on taking it away. Because monsters will burn the world.
18+, XXX. Adult content, reader discretion advised. Survivors don't all look alike. Some turn out like pathological warriors and some like broken dolls. Regardless, they each have a strength that can't be broken. This is Seraphina, Casimir, Koa and Zane's story. A story about survival of extreme abuse. How broken pieces can fit together and make each other stronger.
An ambitious, pathological witch leaches Cinderella stepmothers into Seraphina's life. Slowly breaking, destroying and killing Seraphina's father and then Seraphina. Casimir, Koa and Zane were raised to be monsters by an extremely abusive father. They became monsters who hunt monsters. You should never give a monster something to love if you plan on taking it away. Because monsters will burn the world.
April 14, 2026
The guys are the stars....
A supernatural twist on Cinderella. Seri is left living with an extremely evil stepmother and two nasty twin stepsisters. They of course treat her like crap. She escapes by accepting the contract of marriage that her stepmom offers her. Turns out the scary dhampires that were expected to treat little Seri terribly are actually her mates/beloveds and make it their mission to protect her and show her love. The guys are hilarious. I love the way the author wrote them so well and they each have such distinct personalities. It is a slow burn but it's worth the wait and so much entertainment offered by way of the brothers bickering. Moving on to Book 2 and looking forward to where this story goes
A supernatural twist on Cinderella. Seri is left living with an extremely evil stepmother and two nasty twin stepsisters. They of course treat her like crap. She escapes by accepting the contract of marriage that her stepmom offers her. Turns out the scary dhampires that were expected to treat little Seri terribly are actually her mates/beloveds and make it their mission to protect her and show her love. The guys are hilarious. I love the way the author wrote them so well and they each have such distinct personalities. It is a slow burn but it's worth the wait and so much entertainment offered by way of the brothers bickering. Moving on to Book 2 and looking forward to where this story goes
April 14, 2026
3.5 stars
Ok listen, this book is childish and silly and pieced together like a bad fanfiction with lemons I would devore when I was in high school. The FMC is disgustingly perfect due to her simpering nature and the comically evil abuse she suffered in her past. Her three husbands are every stereotype you can think of with all the tropes hitting you in the head at once, excessive violence, insta love, unrealistic and sickly sweet devotion to a feather of a girl. Terrible writing. But did I eat it up? yes. did my poor emotionally neglected self adore the idea of having three men come and "save" the fmc? yes. Is this actually a good book I would recommend? probably not. Will I read the second book? maybe. Do with this information as you will.
Ok listen, this book is childish and silly and pieced together like a bad fanfiction with lemons I would devore when I was in high school. The FMC is disgustingly perfect due to her simpering nature and the comically evil abuse she suffered in her past. Her three husbands are every stereotype you can think of with all the tropes hitting you in the head at once, excessive violence, insta love, unrealistic and sickly sweet devotion to a feather of a girl. Terrible writing. But did I eat it up? yes. did my poor emotionally neglected self adore the idea of having three men come and "save" the fmc? yes. Is this actually a good book I would recommend? probably not. Will I read the second book? maybe. Do with this information as you will.
April 20, 2026
Closer to 2.5
The story is well written and I gave it three stars because I'm curious enough to see where the second book goes. However, I found the pages of banter tiresome. Especially Zane's inability to be quiet or take anything seriously. Which is his schtick, I suppose, but there's using humour as a shield/weapon and then there's whatever he is because everything his character says feels forced and prompted me to skip pages of this non-productive banter. When first introduced to the guys, yeah, it made sense then because it introduced them and their bond. After that...it was too much. So much there humour was lost. Dead. But, there's something here otherwise I wouldn't bother picking up book 2.
The story is well written and I gave it three stars because I'm curious enough to see where the second book goes. However, I found the pages of banter tiresome. Especially Zane's inability to be quiet or take anything seriously. Which is his schtick, I suppose, but there's using humour as a shield/weapon and then there's whatever he is because everything his character says feels forced and prompted me to skip pages of this non-productive banter. When first introduced to the guys, yeah, it made sense then because it introduced them and their bond. After that...it was too much. So much there humour was lost. Dead. But, there's something here otherwise I wouldn't bother picking up book 2.
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