Pain is something I know all too well. Mahogany Hollow was supposed to be a new beginning, somewhere the shadow of Pops’ troubles couldn’t follow. It runs in the family—the destruction and the fear. My kid brother is showing the signs and so am I. I’ve found a ray of light within the darkness, someone precious and pure. But knowing my life, it’s only a matter of time before everything I touch is destroyed—including Rome.
Rome
I’ve always had everything I needed—the warmth of my family and the magic in my town. Yet there’s always been something missing, a piece I found in him. Dontae. The moment I saw him, I knew he was mine. But breaking through his barriers won’t be easy, he’s haunted by something he doesn’t understand. A power that he’s afraid of. Our fated love was written into the Earth and the stars, but is that enough? If we can’t trust one another, will we survive?
I honestly don’t even know where to start. The beautiful writing. The characters who you immediately care about and love. The found family. The given family. The spiritual and magical elements that I have not experienced in any other book, ever. The perfect pacing. The amazing balance between plot and intimacy. Wow, just wow.
I was lucky enough to Alpha read this book for Bree and let me just tell you that I am so glad I did. I feel like when I alpha read I go in a bit more critical and try to be hyperaware of if there is anything that could make it better but truly I just…fucking loved every bit of this. The pacing is perfect, nothing felt like filler. Everything served a purpose whether it be character or relationship development.
Let’s start with the characters: From the MCs to the smallest side characters, every person is given care and thought in how they’re written. The MCs and their friends and family are some of the most emotionally intelligent and open I have ever read. The love, affection, emotional freedom these characters and their people have is unmatched.
This book made me feel warm and cozy. It’s like being wrapped up in your favorite blanket on your favorite chair with a warm cup of tea and your favorite incense burning. To say this book is a vibe is an understatement. As a friend, I am incredibly proud of Bree for what she has created here. As a reader, I feel grateful that I got to go on this journey. I need more. I need every book. I need to know more about every single character and I am no where near ready to leave this world behind. I absolutely cannot wait to see what Bree Soleil does next.