We tend to forget that the first wolves were witches. The Omegas inherited the Moon Goddess’ gifts, and the Alphas were supposed to use their enhanced strength to protect them.
As a daughter of one of the ancient werewolf houses, Sheila was born with a rare ability to see past the veil. But these days, she’s being haunted by more than lonely ghosts and strange dreams. After ten years of running from her past, the Alpha who overthrew her pack wants to bring her back to the ceremonial altar where she left him.
When Quinn—the packless she-wolf Sheila rejected as her mate—volunteers to keep her safe, she reluctantly heads to her remote cabin where they agree to work together to figure out the trouble brewing in their territory. Quinn is determined to keep things friendly, but the lines between them begin to blur as they stay up late unraveling pack secrets and exploring Sheila’s gifts.
The mate bond between the two women might be broken, but fate keeps pulling them back together. How can they remain friends when they can’t resist each other’s touch, taste, and scent?
This is a steamy sapphic werewolf romance between two werewolves who are convinced they can be just friends as they solve a mystery. Expect playful bites, cozy nests, and a protective Alpha who is always sweet to her Omega but isn’t afraid to show her teeth if anyone threatens her safety.
*This takes place after the events of She Came for Blood, but can be read as a complete standalone related to the Dreamers & Demons series.*
Quinn was a sunshiny muscle mommy and I adored her. She had some serious self doubt in her own worthiness as a partner, but did make progress in that regard. Sheila was a dedicated mother and her choices revolved around what was best for her son, even if it came at the expense of a love life. Neither of them had hard feelings about their mate bond being rejected because of past circumstances, and they dealt with their troubles like adults.
Spice: 4/5
Triggers: violence, blood, biting, unbalanced power dynamics (within the werewolf community, not between the fmcs), mentions of past childhood abuse and neglect, mentions of domestic abuse (not for the fmcs), motherhood anxiety, mention of past pregnancy, murder, death of a parent, mentions of child custody topics, mentions of gun violence, mention of past traumatic injury, threats, demonic possession, stalking, medical gaslighting (past)
Very enjoyable read, Quinn was lovely and a little frustrating or maybe it is more that I didn't vibe with Sheila at all. As I kept reading I loosened a little more with her, but I am not a fan, still, I liked the story and the additions to the lore and established world building, that was so much fun.
This book was good. It had drama, longing, lust, spice and "heat". A sweet heartwarming story with just enough emotions to make you want more. The ending was good but the HEA is more what will/could happen. It left you wishing there was more. Like meeting the mother and cousin, telling the son etc. Still all in all its a very good read.
I really enjoyed the book. It also has a story and world building that's different to all other werewolf books that I've read so far The spice was creative in a good way and it features two characters that we already met through the previous book. There was also at least one "easteregg" hinting towards the first two books.
But somehow after "She Came for Blood", which is one of my favourite books, it's feels slightly like a step back again? You were able to feel the author becoming better with each "Dreamers & Demons" book, so I expected this to surpass the previous one, but for some reason it sadly didn't
3.75/5. It needs some editing TLC, especially the end. Other than it needing some work on that front, Quinn was wonderful and I loved her. Fucking Sheila was a toxic, selfish, absolutely unlikeable character that I hated and there’s nothing that could ever be done to redeem her but completely change her from the ground up. All she had going for her was her looks. Shitty asf and Quinn could’ve (and should’ve) done better. Ew. It ruined the whole book for me and I hate that because I was looking forward to it. Maybe it’s still my own issues making me staunchly intolerant to shitty vibes, but it do be what it be this time.
I like Darva Green's books, yet it seems like none of them measure up to Of Tides and Snow for me. The world building in this book was disjointed with a lot of holes. Some times I couldn't tell which character was speaking. When Sheila has an important transition near the end of the book I really didnt understand what was going on. I feel it needed more detail, not just two pages. Of Tides and Snow is such a well crafted book, all the pieces fit together and she takes her time building a rich world full of wonderful characters I came to care for. Her other work just doesn't meet that level.
Rating: ☆☆☆¾ Good smut, but the whole magic thing wasn’t as good as in some other similar books; it was a little too easy I guess? Also the ending conflicts were both too smooth and too chaotic for me.
I loved it! There was some mystery, pining, and ghost hunting. What’s not to love?! Shelia goes out on her own and finally figures out what needed to happen 10 years ago before the story starts. Shelia’s omega gifts helped her out, leading to a most satisfying conclusion.
Muscle mommy alpha wolf meets spooky omega wolf, and it ticked all the boxes for me. I love this series and every book is a different flavor of paranormal. Shifters just happen to be my fave, and even better when they’re sweet and spicy.
I love all Darva Green books. This one is so sweet, but also spicy. I loved the different side of alpha you see here and also a strong omega who saves the day. Loved the mom rep too. Quick, easy read with likeable characters and HEA.
Absolutely loved this instalment of the Dreamers & Demons series. Both Quinn and Sheilas characters and I was rooting for them the whole way. The background story was exciting and I want more of them! 5 stars which are more than desereved.