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The Caged Wolf #3
Freed
Cherry has spent the past decade fighting to survive. Now she has something worth fighting for.
At Starfall Haven, surrounded by the five alphas who refuse to leave her side, Cherry finally begins to uncover the truth about what she is.
But peace was never meant for her.
The monster who has hunted her across states is still out there. Still watching. Still convinced that Cherry belongs to him. And this time, he’s stronger than ever.
But Cherry refuses to stand by while the people she cares about risk everything for her.
To end the nightmare once and for all, Cherry will have to risk everything, including the one thing she’s never truly had before.
A future.
***Freed is the FINAL book in The Caged Wolf trilogy and ends in a HEA. It's a hurt/comfort, why choose, MFMM+, romance novel with dark themes. No mm/ff/cheating/owd. The FMC will not have to choose between her love interests. For a full list of trigger warnings please visit: ShonaKnight dot com
At Starfall Haven, surrounded by the five alphas who refuse to leave her side, Cherry finally begins to uncover the truth about what she is.
But peace was never meant for her.
The monster who has hunted her across states is still out there. Still watching. Still convinced that Cherry belongs to him. And this time, he’s stronger than ever.
But Cherry refuses to stand by while the people she cares about risk everything for her.
To end the nightmare once and for all, Cherry will have to risk everything, including the one thing she’s never truly had before.
A future.
***Freed is the FINAL book in The Caged Wolf trilogy and ends in a HEA. It's a hurt/comfort, why choose, MFMM+, romance novel with dark themes. No mm/ff/cheating/owd. The FMC will not have to choose between her love interests. For a full list of trigger warnings please visit: ShonaKnight dot com
308 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 25, 2026
About the author
Shona Knight
30 books659 followersReverse Harem Author
If you love a reverse harem romance with heart, heat and happily ever after, then you've come to the right place! Shona writes full length MFMM+ why choose reverse harem stories that vary from fantasy to contemporary to paranormal. The FMC will always be the main focus of her men!
A lot of her stories focus on women that come from some sort of tortured background, but you will also find some lighthearted fun reads scattered in between!
If you love a reverse harem romance with heart, heat and happily ever after, then you've come to the right place! Shona writes full length MFMM+ why choose reverse harem stories that vary from fantasy to contemporary to paranormal. The FMC will always be the main focus of her men!
A lot of her stories focus on women that come from some sort of tortured background, but you will also find some lighthearted fun reads scattered in between!
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October 1, 2026dnf @51%
our girl cherry gets kidnapped by the same villain from book 1, and her alphas find her pinned against a wall, with said villains hand down her pants (against her will obviously) and then guess what happens next? “….then I wrench his other hand out of her pants and lift it to my nose, giving it a sniff.”
LIKE WHAT 😭😭😭✋✋✋✋ a sniff?! when she was getting assaulted???? please tell me this is a joke
our girl cherry gets kidnapped by the same villain from book 1, and her alphas find her pinned against a wall, with said villains hand down her pants (against her will obviously) and then guess what happens next? “….then I wrench his other hand out of her pants and lift it to my nose, giving it a sniff.”
LIKE WHAT 😭😭😭✋✋✋✋ a sniff?! when she was getting assaulted???? please tell me this is a joke
September 30, 2026
This series felt like Riverdale in book format😭
This trilogy could’ve easily been one book. Because it was stretched out and the paranormal part felt very cringe and not well done I didn’t love it.
This trilogy could’ve easily been one book. Because it was stretched out and the paranormal part felt very cringe and not well done I didn’t love it.
September 27, 2026
3.5⭐️
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July 20, 2026🟢 This is a reverse harem 🟢
September 27, 2026
4 stars for vibes and how perfectly bingeable this series is. If wolf shifters are your jam you’ll devour this. Freed picks up right after the cliffhanger of an ending from Claimed and we get a satisfying rescue for Cherry and her guys. The plot moves along and the spice really starts spicing.
September 26, 2026
3⭐️
The trilogy was just fine, really repetitive in parts and boring in parts too. I do like reading this author though because she always writes safe books but she infantilises her fmcs so much you really do spend so much time just cringing or rolling your eyes.
-The mmcs track Cherry to the facility Blaze took her back to. They kill the evil doctor and they kill Blaze but since he was made from Cherrys blood and some other shit by the doctor he comes back to life and escapes.
-Turns out Cherry is a hybrid omega wolf shifter/ Phoenix so that’s why she doesn’t die and why Blaze has some of her powers too.
-Cherry bonds with the 2 mmcs she hadn’t bonded with yet and then eventually gets her bonds back with the 3 that had them severed when she died last time.
Then we have lots of page filling repetitive spice until Blaze attacks again.
-Blaze attacks again, shifts into a wolf body phoenix head abomination and Cherry shifts into her phoenix and kills him.
-The End
-multi PoV
-No owd/omd
-HEA
-Epilogue- Cherrys birthday so they go on vacation and have sex and the end 🤷🏻♀️
The trilogy was just fine, really repetitive in parts and boring in parts too. I do like reading this author though because she always writes safe books but she infantilises her fmcs so much you really do spend so much time just cringing or rolling your eyes.
-The mmcs track Cherry to the facility Blaze took her back to. They kill the evil doctor and they kill Blaze but since he was made from Cherrys blood and some other shit by the doctor he comes back to life and escapes.
-Turns out Cherry is a hybrid omega wolf shifter/ Phoenix so that’s why she doesn’t die and why Blaze has some of her powers too.
-Cherry bonds with the 2 mmcs she hadn’t bonded with yet and then eventually gets her bonds back with the 3 that had them severed when she died last time.
Then we have lots of page filling repetitive spice until Blaze attacks again.
-Blaze attacks again, shifts into a wolf body phoenix head abomination and Cherry shifts into her phoenix and kills him.
-The End
-multi PoV
-No owd/omd
-HEA
-Epilogue- Cherrys birthday so they go on vacation and have sex and the end 🤷🏻♀️
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 29, 2026
The infantilizing of the FMC in this book started to creep me out a little. The men dressing her, carrying her everywhere, etc was a like much for me. A shame because I liked the first 2 books a lot.
September 27, 2026
this series would’ve been much better as a duology. this book ruined the series for me.
cherry was treated like a child in this book (her constantly looking at one of the mmcs for permission to do things, the mmcs carrying her everywhere, the mmcs dressing her, etc.) and it was v awkward to read. i also don’t like that throughout the series we don’t see her or the mmcs form true friendships with other people. we see glimpses of them interacting with other and we’re supposed to believe they’re friends, but the relationships aren’t meaningful.
3/5 of the mmcs lost the bond when she died and none of them thought to try bonding again? it was stupid. i also hated the scene where she bonded with the chase and hunter. it was so uncomfortable to read. the way the mmcs talked in this book was weird.
i don’t know what changed between book 2 and book 3 but it felt like a different author wrote this.
cherry was treated like a child in this book (her constantly looking at one of the mmcs for permission to do things, the mmcs carrying her everywhere, the mmcs dressing her, etc.) and it was v awkward to read. i also don’t like that throughout the series we don’t see her or the mmcs form true friendships with other people. we see glimpses of them interacting with other and we’re supposed to believe they’re friends, but the relationships aren’t meaningful.
3/5 of the mmcs lost the bond when she died and none of them thought to try bonding again? it was stupid. i also hated the scene where she bonded with the chase and hunter. it was so uncomfortable to read. the way the mmcs talked in this book was weird.
i don’t know what changed between book 2 and book 3 but it felt like a different author wrote this.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Freed is the third and final book in the Caged Wolf trilogy, a paranormal wolf shifter romance. I received an advance review copy and my thoughts are my own. Thank you to the author for my eArc.
What to expect:
✨Why choose (mfmmmmm)
✨Hurt/comfort
✨Touch her and die
✨Found family outside the pack
✨Crazed stalker (not an MC)
✨Prior abuse/trauma
✨Fated mates
Rating: 5/5 Stars 3/5 Flames
Nicknames: Angel, Sweetheart, Baby Girl, Little Mate, Darling
The Lovely: This book immediately had my heart in my throat for multiple reasons. I loved how the MMCs went full throttle to find her. There were a lot of complicated emotions after that, but it was so evident how much they loved her. And she’s so aware of making sure she nurtures her relationships with each of them.
Recommendation: This series is over? What am I supposed to do without these characters? I mean, I needed to know how this ended, but I’m not nearly ready to let them go. If you’re in the mood for a dark-themed wolf shifter romance with all the hurt/comfort vibes from swoonworthy MMCs, I think you would love this book.
What to expect:
✨Why choose (mfmmmmm)
✨Hurt/comfort
✨Touch her and die
✨Found family outside the pack
✨Crazed stalker (not an MC)
✨Prior abuse/trauma
✨Fated mates
Rating: 5/5 Stars 3/5 Flames
Nicknames: Angel, Sweetheart, Baby Girl, Little Mate, Darling
The Lovely: This book immediately had my heart in my throat for multiple reasons. I loved how the MMCs went full throttle to find her. There were a lot of complicated emotions after that, but it was so evident how much they loved her. And she’s so aware of making sure she nurtures her relationships with each of them.
Recommendation: This series is over? What am I supposed to do without these characters? I mean, I needed to know how this ended, but I’m not nearly ready to let them go. If you’re in the mood for a dark-themed wolf shifter romance with all the hurt/comfort vibes from swoonworthy MMCs, I think you would love this book.
November 9, 2026
All I can say is, I'm glad that is over. Why did Shona make this into three books?! It could have easily been a duet or even one book. This book is too long, yet at the same time, too short. Let me explain. There are only so many scenarios where you can read about the FMC and the MMC's doing the deed. Because of the amount of sex, the book seemed extra long. I swear this book was 50% smut, 25% action, and 25% dialogue. I was glad Shona put more emphasis on building their relationships and letting Cherry go on some dates, but ugh. It really could have been shorter. I didn't like how they infantilized Cherry. She can walk, she can put on clothes, and do things on her own, but they needed to do EVERYTHING for her! Not to mention, I have no clue what Cherry wanted outside of them. Did she want to get a job? Does she like to read? Does she cook? I don't know because they did it all for her.
I hope Shona's other books are better.
5 🌶️
I hope Shona's other books are better.
5 🌶️
October 8, 2026
I really wanted to like this, especially because I enjoyed the first book in the series, but unfortunately this one did not work for me at all.
For a series that presents itself as dark, this felt surprisingly soft and overly cute. The writing also became frustrating very quickly. Emotions and reactions are constantly explained, even when they are already obvious from the scene, and after a while it started to feel repetitive and exhausting to read.
My biggest problem, though, was the relationship dynamic. There is a difference between being protective and being controlling, and this crossed that line for me repeatedly. The jealousy and extreme overprotectiveness are treated as romantic, while the FMC seems to have very little agency. The men make decisions about what she wears, where she goes, who she can be around, and under what conditions, and she mostly just accepts it.
Considering everything this character has been through and how much of her freedom was previously taken from her, I found that especially frustrating. I would have loved to see her reclaiming her independence and setting boundaries rather than having control repackaged as love and protection.
Eventually I became so irritated that I skipped ahead to chapter 36 and read from there to the end. Unfortunately, the ending didn’t change my feelings about the book.
2 stars. One of the most frustrating books I’ve read in a long time.
For a series that presents itself as dark, this felt surprisingly soft and overly cute. The writing also became frustrating very quickly. Emotions and reactions are constantly explained, even when they are already obvious from the scene, and after a while it started to feel repetitive and exhausting to read.
My biggest problem, though, was the relationship dynamic. There is a difference between being protective and being controlling, and this crossed that line for me repeatedly. The jealousy and extreme overprotectiveness are treated as romantic, while the FMC seems to have very little agency. The men make decisions about what she wears, where she goes, who she can be around, and under what conditions, and she mostly just accepts it.
Considering everything this character has been through and how much of her freedom was previously taken from her, I found that especially frustrating. I would have loved to see her reclaiming her independence and setting boundaries rather than having control repackaged as love and protection.
Eventually I became so irritated that I skipped ahead to chapter 36 and read from there to the end. Unfortunately, the ending didn’t change my feelings about the book.
2 stars. One of the most frustrating books I’ve read in a long time.
October 14, 2026
Third and final book in the Caged Wolf series. The biggest reason I gave this 4 stars instead of 5 is because there was just much less tension in this book. A lot of relationship building and a lot of spice. We finally get answers to everything, which is nice, but it felt like there was very little tension for 90% of the book. It's still a great story and I was happy with the way it turned out though!
October 16, 2026
This was a satisfying conclusion to the trilogy, and for Cherry and her pack to get a happy ending. There is less tension than the previous two books, but I liked that we get all the answers about Cherry's gifts. Blaze is truly deranged in this and I like how they all come together to rescue Cherry and protect her.
I liked the twist with her heritage and powers, and how Cherry gets to grow from just surviving to actually living freely with her loving pack.
I liked the twist with her heritage and powers, and how Cherry gets to grow from just surviving to actually living freely with her loving pack.
October 6, 2026
A good conclusion
I liked how this all played out. No spoilers but I felt like it all did justice to the characters. This was a good series with a really interesting story. Definitely recommend.
I liked how this all played out. No spoilers but I felt like it all did justice to the characters. This was a good series with a really interesting story. Definitely recommend.
October 7, 2026
I’m a sucker for a why choose series written by Shona Knight. 🤩
October 7, 2026
This was such a great trilogy. I absolutely love this world and hope to see more. I loved the development of the characters throughout each book. I would highly recommend this!
September 26, 2026
Oh my goodness! I cannot belive this trilogy is now over. So bittersweet because I just love Cherry and her guys and didn't want it to end but also just loved it.
Seeing Cherry go from the first book to this one was truly amazing to read. She is one of my favorite characters.
Holy moly the twists had me like what?! Get answers to questions that were had and the heat was definitely heating. The found family and friends just made me smile. Absolutely wonderful book and hoping for more books in thiscworld. Epic conclusion to this trilogy.
Seeing Cherry go from the first book to this one was truly amazing to read. She is one of my favorite characters.
Holy moly the twists had me like what?! Get answers to questions that were had and the heat was definitely heating. The found family and friends just made me smile. Absolutely wonderful book and hoping for more books in thiscworld. Epic conclusion to this trilogy.
Review of advance copy
"It’s killing me not to be bonded with you. With either of you. I need you, Chase. I need your knot inside me and your bite on my skin."
I am so not ready for this to be the end of Cherry and her pack's story!! 😩 This book felt like finally getting to experience the start and development of their family. It was amazing to see Cherry growing and accepting herself for who/what she is, and being able to ask for what she wants/needs. Then guys are still just as amazing as they have been, and I think Gage has really pushed into Bain's spot in my head...both are just 🥵🔥 I am sad to say goodbye to their pack, but SO excited to see what else awaits us in this world in the future!
"And in this moment, I know that my life will never be the same again without her. I love my pack, my brothers, but Cherry, she’s my everything."
I am so not ready for this to be the end of Cherry and her pack's story!! 😩 This book felt like finally getting to experience the start and development of their family. It was amazing to see Cherry growing and accepting herself for who/what she is, and being able to ask for what she wants/needs. Then guys are still just as amazing as they have been, and I think Gage has really pushed into Bain's spot in my head...both are just 🥵🔥 I am sad to say goodbye to their pack, but SO excited to see what else awaits us in this world in the future!
"And in this moment, I know that my life will never be the same again without her. I love my pack, my brothers, but Cherry, she’s my everything."
September 30, 2026
I've been waiting to get my hands on the final book ever since I discovered the caged wolf series and binged the first 2 books but omg. The cliffhangers in these books killed me. It was literal hell having to wait over a month to finally find out what happened to Cherry. Especially with that big plot twist at the end. HOLY HELL.
Cherry's world certainly turned upside down. I honestly never expected her to be a hybrid basically like Finn. Except her being part phoenix. Although I should have seen it coming with the rebirths. I just assumed Dr. J had given her injections that brought her back. Then to find out her psycho stalker is basically a freak experiment and that he had phoenix abilities too. I was like NO WAY??? Don't even get me started on him shifting. I imagined him looking ugly asf with the bird face and wolf body.
Honestly tho, this has become one of my favourite series to read and I was so happy when I got my hands on Freed. I can't get enough of how Shona rights paranormal romance and I need more ASAP. I already read Lexi's story while waiting for this and it was so good as well.
Cherry is probably one of my favourite FMCs when it comes down to shifter romance. She is so strong, brave and cute and I'm so glad I got to see her finally getting her happy ending as she deserves it more than anyone after everything she's been through.
Not to forget her 5 alpha mates that were more than ready to care for her when she was trapped in her wolf form and before they even knew she was their mate. It was so beautiful reading and learning more and more about them throughout each story in the trilogy.
At the end I think if I had to choose which of the guys are my favourite and it's a very hard pick I'd probably have to choose Bain and Maddox. I just love them so much, their so strong and protective and dominant as hell. I love the other guys ofc as well.
Because the twins are just adorable yet hot as hell in bed if yk what I mean lol and gage is so hot and protective And cute. Sometimes I just wanna shout at him to stop working himself to death and take a break. He's had such a rough childhood with his family and pack. I'm so glad he left and found his own family and Cherry.
I love how each guy has their own story in the caged wolf series. Although Cherry is the main attention I'm glad we also got to learn about each of the guys pasts and who they are and how they found eachother.
Now that this series is finally complete I can complete my bookshelf with them altogether. Next I really need Erica's story especially with Edwin making an appearance at the end it has me so curious about all of them and we really need Casper's story with the other guys too. Cuz where TF did they disappear to? Did they run off to shut another facility down and accidentally find their mate??? I need the detail's so please don't keep us waiting too long.
Overall though, I couldn't be more satisfied and happy about how this story ended. Everything was written so beautifully and it just makes me crave more of Shona Knight's paranormal romances.
Cherry's world certainly turned upside down. I honestly never expected her to be a hybrid basically like Finn. Except her being part phoenix. Although I should have seen it coming with the rebirths. I just assumed Dr. J had given her injections that brought her back. Then to find out her psycho stalker is basically a freak experiment and that he had phoenix abilities too. I was like NO WAY??? Don't even get me started on him shifting. I imagined him looking ugly asf with the bird face and wolf body.
Honestly tho, this has become one of my favourite series to read and I was so happy when I got my hands on Freed. I can't get enough of how Shona rights paranormal romance and I need more ASAP. I already read Lexi's story while waiting for this and it was so good as well.
Cherry is probably one of my favourite FMCs when it comes down to shifter romance. She is so strong, brave and cute and I'm so glad I got to see her finally getting her happy ending as she deserves it more than anyone after everything she's been through.
Not to forget her 5 alpha mates that were more than ready to care for her when she was trapped in her wolf form and before they even knew she was their mate. It was so beautiful reading and learning more and more about them throughout each story in the trilogy.
At the end I think if I had to choose which of the guys are my favourite and it's a very hard pick I'd probably have to choose Bain and Maddox. I just love them so much, their so strong and protective and dominant as hell. I love the other guys ofc as well.
Because the twins are just adorable yet hot as hell in bed if yk what I mean lol and gage is so hot and protective And cute. Sometimes I just wanna shout at him to stop working himself to death and take a break. He's had such a rough childhood with his family and pack. I'm so glad he left and found his own family and Cherry.
I love how each guy has their own story in the caged wolf series. Although Cherry is the main attention I'm glad we also got to learn about each of the guys pasts and who they are and how they found eachother.
Now that this series is finally complete I can complete my bookshelf with them altogether. Next I really need Erica's story especially with Edwin making an appearance at the end it has me so curious about all of them and we really need Casper's story with the other guys too. Cuz where TF did they disappear to? Did they run off to shut another facility down and accidentally find their mate??? I need the detail's so please don't keep us waiting too long.
Overall though, I couldn't be more satisfied and happy about how this story ended. Everything was written so beautifully and it just makes me crave more of Shona Knight's paranormal romances.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 28, 2026
Picking up straight after the cliffhanger in Claimed, Cherry has been kidnapped by Blaze and taken back to the facility where her nightmare began. Her five alphas refuse to give up on her, determined to bring their mate home, no matter what it takes.
As they fight to rescue Cherry, the horrors she faces at the hands of Blaze and Dr J threaten to destroy everything they've fought so hard to rebuild. But Cherry is no longer the same terrified girl who spent years simply trying to survive. With the love and support of her mates and the found family she's built at Starfall Haven, she's finally beginning to discover her own strength and the truth behind her unusual abilities.
The biggest revelation is that Cherry isn't just an omega wolf shifter — she's also part phoenix, explaining her ability to survive. Blaze, who has been experimented on using Cherry's blood, possesses some of her powers too, making him an even more dangerous enemy.
Even after Cherry is rescued, the nightmare isn't over. Her mates must rebuild their bonds, uncover the full extent of her powers and find a way to stop Blaze once and for all. The final confrontation sees Cherry embrace her phoenix side and use her power to end the threat that has haunted her for so long.
The focus is more on Cherry and her mates rebuilding their relationships and finding their place together before the final showdown.
Overall, Freed brings Cherry's story to a close with answers about her powers, the resolution of the Blaze storyline and the happily-ever-after she has fought so hard to reach. 🐺❤️🔥
Tropes:
🐺 Why choose / reverse harem
🔥 Wolf shifters and fated mates
🖤 Hurt/comfort and trauma recovery
❤️🔥 Touch her and die
🫶 Found family
⛓️ Kidnapping, captivity and rescue
💋 Possessive, protective alphas
✨ Hidden powers and supernatural revelations
🏡 Healing, bonding and a guaranteed HEA
Content warnings: Abuse, torture, kidnapping, sexual violence themes, graphic violence and death.
As they fight to rescue Cherry, the horrors she faces at the hands of Blaze and Dr J threaten to destroy everything they've fought so hard to rebuild. But Cherry is no longer the same terrified girl who spent years simply trying to survive. With the love and support of her mates and the found family she's built at Starfall Haven, she's finally beginning to discover her own strength and the truth behind her unusual abilities.
The biggest revelation is that Cherry isn't just an omega wolf shifter — she's also part phoenix, explaining her ability to survive. Blaze, who has been experimented on using Cherry's blood, possesses some of her powers too, making him an even more dangerous enemy.
Even after Cherry is rescued, the nightmare isn't over. Her mates must rebuild their bonds, uncover the full extent of her powers and find a way to stop Blaze once and for all. The final confrontation sees Cherry embrace her phoenix side and use her power to end the threat that has haunted her for so long.
The focus is more on Cherry and her mates rebuilding their relationships and finding their place together before the final showdown.
Overall, Freed brings Cherry's story to a close with answers about her powers, the resolution of the Blaze storyline and the happily-ever-after she has fought so hard to reach. 🐺❤️🔥
Tropes:
🐺 Why choose / reverse harem
🔥 Wolf shifters and fated mates
🖤 Hurt/comfort and trauma recovery
❤️🔥 Touch her and die
🫶 Found family
⛓️ Kidnapping, captivity and rescue
💋 Possessive, protective alphas
✨ Hidden powers and supernatural revelations
🏡 Healing, bonding and a guaranteed HEA
Content warnings: Abuse, torture, kidnapping, sexual violence themes, graphic violence and death.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I actually can't with this ending!!! This was literally insane and I am so sad that I have to say goodbye to Cherry and her mates.
Freed picks up just as Claimed concludes. Cherry has been taken by the unhinged Blaze and ends up back where this story began. Her mates quickly realise something isn't right and things go from bad to worse especially when a certain doctor does unspeakable things to Cherry.
Cherry is found but what her mates walk in on isn't great in the slightest and Blaze somehow gets away. For Cherry and her guys to build back what they lost, it takes them all time, effort and love, oh and the help of Erica's grandmother to realise that what was "lost" can be found/ rediscovered. Cherry and her guys are determined to end Blaze with the help from their new friends. Also, Cherry learns more about her omega side and why she is so special which was a really cool twist that I honestly didn't expect but thinking back makes total sense.
Shout out to Erica and Lexi, their mates and the friends who helped find Cherry and for just being there for Cherry.
Loved this series and i hope Shona writes more in this world too because it's incredible.
Thank you Shona and your amazing team for the opportunity to read this story and to be a part of your ARC team. I am forever grateful 🙏
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 🌶🌶🌶🌶
🍒 why choose
🍒 kidnapped
🍒 broken bonds
🍒 forced proximity
🍒 fated mates
🍒 found family vibes
🍒 touch her & ☠️
🍒 so much more...
Freed picks up just as Claimed concludes. Cherry has been taken by the unhinged Blaze and ends up back where this story began. Her mates quickly realise something isn't right and things go from bad to worse especially when a certain doctor does unspeakable things to Cherry.
Cherry is found but what her mates walk in on isn't great in the slightest and Blaze somehow gets away. For Cherry and her guys to build back what they lost, it takes them all time, effort and love, oh and the help of Erica's grandmother to realise that what was "lost" can be found/ rediscovered. Cherry and her guys are determined to end Blaze with the help from their new friends. Also, Cherry learns more about her omega side and why she is so special which was a really cool twist that I honestly didn't expect but thinking back makes total sense.
Shout out to Erica and Lexi, their mates and the friends who helped find Cherry and for just being there for Cherry.
Loved this series and i hope Shona writes more in this world too because it's incredible.
Thank you Shona and your amazing team for the opportunity to read this story and to be a part of your ARC team. I am forever grateful 🙏
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 🌶🌶🌶🌶
🍒 why choose
🍒 kidnapped
🍒 broken bonds
🍒 forced proximity
🍒 fated mates
🍒 found family vibes
🍒 touch her & ☠️
🍒 so much more...
October 6, 2026
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𝗘𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡:
𝖢𝗈𝗇𝖼𝖾𝗉𝗍 𝗂𝖽𝖾𝖺: 2/𝟻 🤔
𝖯𝗅𝗈𝗍: 1/𝟻 📖
𝖶𝗈𝗋𝗅𝖽 𝖡𝗎𝗂𝗅𝖽𝗂𝗇𝗀: 2/𝟻 🌎
𝖶𝗋𝗂𝗍𝗂𝗇𝗀: 2/𝟻 📝
𝖯𝖺𝖼𝗂𝗇𝗀: 1/𝟻 ⏱
𝖫𝖾𝗇𝗀𝗍𝗁: 1/5 📏
𝖢𝗁𝖺𝗋𝖺𝖼𝗍𝖾𝗋𝗌: 2/𝟻 👥
𝖱𝗈𝗆𝖺𝗇𝖼𝖾: 0/𝟻 ❤️
𝖲𝗉𝗂𝖼𝖾: 2/𝟻 🔥
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𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗦 / 𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘:
🐺 𝖲𝗁𝗂𝖿𝗍𝖾𝗋𝗌
💕 𝖯𝗈𝗅𝗒𝖺𝗆𝗈𝗋𝗒
💖 𝖥𝖺𝗍𝖾𝖽 𝖬𝖺𝗍𝖾𝗌
💞⌛ 𝖲𝗅𝗈𝗐-𝖡𝗎𝗋𝗇
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𝗠𝗬 𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦:
I'm just glad it's over. The conclusion was difficult to read, it was just dragging and the writing is bland.
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𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗬:
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𝖶𝗂𝗅𝗅 𝖨 𝖼𝗈𝗇𝗍𝗂𝗇𝗎𝖾 𝗋𝖾𝖺𝖽𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗌𝖾𝗋𝗂𝖾𝗌? Completed
𝖶𝗈𝗎𝗅𝖽 𝖨 𝗋𝖾𝖺𝖽 𝗆𝗈𝗋𝖾 𝖻𝗒 𝗍𝗁𝗂𝗌 𝖺𝗎𝗍𝗁𝗈𝗋? ❔
𝖶𝗈𝗎𝗅𝖽 𝖨 𝗋𝖾𝖼𝗈𝗆𝗆𝖾𝗇𝖽? ❌
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𝗧𝗪 / 𝗖𝗪:
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The Caged Wolf
𝟏. Bound: 3⭐
𝟐. Claimed: 2.5⭐
𝟑. Freed: 2.25⭐
𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚: 2.25/5⭐
𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗥𝗘: 𝖣𝖺𝗋𝗄 𝖱𝗈𝗆𝖺𝗇𝗍𝖺𝗌𝗒
𝗧𝗬𝗣𝗘: 𝖲𝖾𝗋𝗂𝖾𝗌
𝗔𝗚𝗘: 𝖠𝖽𝗎𝗅𝗍
𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘𝗧𝗬: 🔴
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𝗘𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡:
𝖢𝗈𝗇𝖼𝖾𝗉𝗍 𝗂𝖽𝖾𝖺: 2/𝟻 🤔
𝖯𝗅𝗈𝗍: 1/𝟻 📖
𝖶𝗈𝗋𝗅𝖽 𝖡𝗎𝗂𝗅𝖽𝗂𝗇𝗀: 2/𝟻 🌎
𝖶𝗋𝗂𝗍𝗂𝗇𝗀: 2/𝟻 📝
𝖯𝖺𝖼𝗂𝗇𝗀: 1/𝟻 ⏱
𝖫𝖾𝗇𝗀𝗍𝗁: 1/5 📏
𝖢𝗁𝖺𝗋𝖺𝖼𝗍𝖾𝗋𝗌: 2/𝟻 👥
𝖱𝗈𝗆𝖺𝗇𝖼𝖾: 0/𝟻 ❤️
𝖲𝗉𝗂𝖼𝖾: 2/𝟻 🔥
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𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗦 / 𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘:
🐺 𝖲𝗁𝗂𝖿𝗍𝖾𝗋𝗌
💕 𝖯𝗈𝗅𝗒𝖺𝗆𝗈𝗋𝗒
💖 𝖥𝖺𝗍𝖾𝖽 𝖬𝖺𝗍𝖾𝗌
💞⌛ 𝖲𝗅𝗈𝗐-𝖡𝗎𝗋𝗇
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𝗠𝗬 𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦:
I'm just glad it's over. The conclusion was difficult to read, it was just dragging and the writing is bland.
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𝖶𝗂𝗅𝗅 𝖨 𝖼𝗈𝗇𝗍𝗂𝗇𝗎𝖾 𝗋𝖾𝖺𝖽𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗌𝖾𝗋𝗂𝖾𝗌? Completed
𝖶𝗈𝗎𝗅𝖽 𝖨 𝗋𝖾𝖺𝖽 𝗆𝗈𝗋𝖾 𝖻𝗒 𝗍𝗁𝗂𝗌 𝖺𝗎𝗍𝗁𝗈𝗋? ❔
𝖶𝗈𝗎𝗅𝖽 𝖨 𝗋𝖾𝖼𝗈𝗆𝗆𝖾𝗇𝖽? ❌
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The Caged Wolf
𝟏. Bound: 3⭐
𝟐. Claimed: 2.5⭐
𝟑. Freed: 2.25⭐
October 8, 2026
An enjoyable little read, but one that left me wanting more.
Sometimes you just need a book that is short, easy to get through, and gives you your reading fix on a busy day - and Freed absolutely delivered that for me. It was a quick, uncomplicated read that I could pick up and enjoy without having to invest a huge amount of time or brainpower.
I also have to give Shona Knight credit for keeping the writing style and pacing consistent throughout the entire trilogy. There was something comfortable about knowing what I was getting from each book, and Freed maintained that same easy-flowing style right through to the end.
Where the trilogy fell a little flat for me was with the characters and the overall plot. There were so many opportunities to take both the world and the people in it deeper, and I kept finding myself wishing the author had gone there. I wanted more development, more complexity, and more of those moments that make you really invested in the characters and their journey. Instead, some of the potential felt left sitting on the table.
That said, I did enjoy the book. It was exactly the kind of quick, easy read I needed on a busy day, and sometimes that's enough. I just wasn't left with that OMG, everyone needs to read this! feeling.
3.5 stars for me - enjoyable, easy, and a good way to get my reading fix, but ultimately a little too flat to really stick with me.
Sometimes you just need a book that is short, easy to get through, and gives you your reading fix on a busy day - and Freed absolutely delivered that for me. It was a quick, uncomplicated read that I could pick up and enjoy without having to invest a huge amount of time or brainpower.
I also have to give Shona Knight credit for keeping the writing style and pacing consistent throughout the entire trilogy. There was something comfortable about knowing what I was getting from each book, and Freed maintained that same easy-flowing style right through to the end.
Where the trilogy fell a little flat for me was with the characters and the overall plot. There were so many opportunities to take both the world and the people in it deeper, and I kept finding myself wishing the author had gone there. I wanted more development, more complexity, and more of those moments that make you really invested in the characters and their journey. Instead, some of the potential felt left sitting on the table.
That said, I did enjoy the book. It was exactly the kind of quick, easy read I needed on a busy day, and sometimes that's enough. I just wasn't left with that OMG, everyone needs to read this! feeling.
3.5 stars for me - enjoyable, easy, and a good way to get my reading fix, but ultimately a little too flat to really stick with me.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Amazing! Freed is the third book in a trilogy. A reverse harem shifter romance. Shona has absolutely killed it with this one. It was the absolute perfect way to end the trilogy imo.
There was a lot leading up to the happy ending of course. Our dear Cherry found herself in quite a pickle, but her mates even with themselves being in a slight predicament still rushed to her rescue! There was so much action packed into the first several chapters that when the moments of reunion happened it was a wonderful heartwarming thing to read.
Cherry and her mates learned more about themselves and as not to give it away, I’ll let you read to find out what they learned!
We learn a bit more about some of the other residents of Starfall Haven too. I hope to see more from this universe.
All of this to say, it is a very binge worthy read, much like books one and two, I couldn’t put it down when I started. That shouldn’t surprise me as Shona has a way of just snagging your attention and keeping it.
Spice, as we must discuss this too! I’d rank it at 3 peppers out of 5. The spice was spicing when those scenes happened but as per usual, I wouldn’t say it’s a massive part of the plot. The scenes were perfectly placed and paced.
Now, go get your hands on the first books! And the second this one goes live? Snatch it up too! You definitely won’t regret it!
There was a lot leading up to the happy ending of course. Our dear Cherry found herself in quite a pickle, but her mates even with themselves being in a slight predicament still rushed to her rescue! There was so much action packed into the first several chapters that when the moments of reunion happened it was a wonderful heartwarming thing to read.
Cherry and her mates learned more about themselves and as not to give it away, I’ll let you read to find out what they learned!
We learn a bit more about some of the other residents of Starfall Haven too. I hope to see more from this universe.
All of this to say, it is a very binge worthy read, much like books one and two, I couldn’t put it down when I started. That shouldn’t surprise me as Shona has a way of just snagging your attention and keeping it.
Spice, as we must discuss this too! I’d rank it at 3 peppers out of 5. The spice was spicing when those scenes happened but as per usual, I wouldn’t say it’s a massive part of the plot. The scenes were perfectly placed and paced.
Now, go get your hands on the first books! And the second this one goes live? Snatch it up too! You definitely won’t regret it!
September 25, 2026
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 Stars) — An action-packed, emotional, and completely satisfying conclusion to Cherry’s story! 🐺❤️🔥
Ah! The third and final book in this series, and it absolutely did not disappoint. I had such a good time following Cherry and her guys throughout this trilogy.
The High-Stakes Setup: 🚨
This book picks up right where book 2 left off, with Cherry having been kidnapped by Blaze and taken back to Dr. J at the facility. So, in other words, we are thrown right into the deep end emotionally from page one!
What I Loved: 🖤
• Cherry’s Growth: I loved that Cherry didn't cower this time. Thanks to her guys and finally realizing her own self-worth, she is terrified but fully prepared to fight and escape for a second time. She knows without a doubt that no matter what, her guys are coming for her.
• The Devotion: I adored that there wasn't a single thing those guys wouldn't do to get their mate back. They really put every bit of themselves into saving her.
• Found Family: The found family element of a few of the townspeople also dropping everything to help rescue Cherry was... well, the cherry on top! 🍒
Final Thoughts: 💭
I loved the spice, loved the action, loved the twists and turns, and absolutely loved the HEA! I cannot wait for the next book in this universe, which I believe is about Casper, Cody, Zane, and Dante. Seriously, nothing that Shona Knight has written has been a bad time! Keep 'em coming!!! 📚🏃♀️💨
Ah! The third and final book in this series, and it absolutely did not disappoint. I had such a good time following Cherry and her guys throughout this trilogy.
The High-Stakes Setup: 🚨
This book picks up right where book 2 left off, with Cherry having been kidnapped by Blaze and taken back to Dr. J at the facility. So, in other words, we are thrown right into the deep end emotionally from page one!
What I Loved: 🖤
• Cherry’s Growth: I loved that Cherry didn't cower this time. Thanks to her guys and finally realizing her own self-worth, she is terrified but fully prepared to fight and escape for a second time. She knows without a doubt that no matter what, her guys are coming for her.
• The Devotion: I adored that there wasn't a single thing those guys wouldn't do to get their mate back. They really put every bit of themselves into saving her.
• Found Family: The found family element of a few of the townspeople also dropping everything to help rescue Cherry was... well, the cherry on top! 🍒
Final Thoughts: 💭
I loved the spice, loved the action, loved the twists and turns, and absolutely loved the HEA! I cannot wait for the next book in this universe, which I believe is about Casper, Cody, Zane, and Dante. Seriously, nothing that Shona Knight has written has been a bad time! Keep 'em coming!!! 📚🏃♀️💨
October 3, 2026
This book picks up right where Claimed left off, which I always appreciate. This was a very cute story but isn’t anything ground breaking. The first half of the book did feel a little repetitive but once it got past that, I liked the story line. While I have liked the MMCs through the series, there are moments where they do blend a little bit together, their POVs in my opinion are not drastically distinct. They have a very wholesome cute relationship with Cherry, making this a very sweet read. They MMCs are so devoted to Cherry and dote on her every need. I do wish there was a little more time after the resolution to see them live their lives, but I feel that way about a lot of romance books. I also enjoy the concussion, I thought the payoff was proportionate to the build up. There was some good creativity in the “battle” scene which I appreciated. I do wish there was also more exploration of Cherry’s magic and how the bond impacts the Alpha’s, especially because it is such a big talking point of the books.
Overall this was a good conclusion to a very light-hearted, wholesome why-choose wolf shifter romance.
Overall this was a good conclusion to a very light-hearted, wholesome why-choose wolf shifter romance.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This is the final book in the caged wolf series and must be read in order.
This book continues where we left off in captured, and the second you start you physically cannot stop. Each page ends in an area where you NEED to turn the next page. You’re sucked in from the first line until the last.
The friendships that were formed are absolutely amazing and so heartfelt. I’m glad that they have friends to rely on and share moments with.
The relationship on the other hand 🔥🔥 🌶️❤️🥰
It’s a perfect balance of emotional and physical. Each character has their own unique relationship with eachother and it’s shown in the way they interact with each other. Don’t get me wrong the scenes where they’re ALL together are just as amazing and written wonderfully but the one on one moments are so special and intimate. I loved reading it.
I love the surprise at the end with Cherrys shifting, I had my theories and I’m so glad they were right.
Overall I loved the flow and characters so much and I’m sad to say goodbye to them. Can’t wait for the next story in this world ❤️
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
This book continues where we left off in captured, and the second you start you physically cannot stop. Each page ends in an area where you NEED to turn the next page. You’re sucked in from the first line until the last.
The friendships that were formed are absolutely amazing and so heartfelt. I’m glad that they have friends to rely on and share moments with.
The relationship on the other hand 🔥🔥 🌶️❤️🥰
It’s a perfect balance of emotional and physical. Each character has their own unique relationship with eachother and it’s shown in the way they interact with each other. Don’t get me wrong the scenes where they’re ALL together are just as amazing and written wonderfully but the one on one moments are so special and intimate. I loved reading it.
I love the surprise at the end with Cherrys shifting, I had my theories and I’m so glad they were right.
Overall I loved the flow and characters so much and I’m sad to say goodbye to them. Can’t wait for the next story in this world ❤️
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
Review of advance copy received from Author
I’ve been waiting for book three and let me tell you, it did not disappoint!!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
🌶️🌶️🌶️
Shona Knight has yet to disappoint and she never will! If you love spicy, why choose romance, with touch her and 💀, hurt/comfort then you will love her books!
This book was amazing, this whole series was amazing, first it follows Cherry who is a wolf shifter who is stuck in her wolf, she is in a facility where she is constantly being torchered, until one day she escapes! Then she meets 5 men!! Yeah you heard me right 5 hot as sin wolf shifting men!
I’m not going to tell you the whole story, but I will tell you this book will have you blushing and giggling and kicking your feet like a school girl but this book will also have you crying, screaming and honestly all the feels!
I though book one and two were a bit better than this one only because I felt like a lot was left unsaid (hopeing for more books different characters) but other than that I loved this whole series and HIGHLY RECOMMEND
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
🌶️🌶️🌶️
Shona Knight has yet to disappoint and she never will! If you love spicy, why choose romance, with touch her and 💀, hurt/comfort then you will love her books!
This book was amazing, this whole series was amazing, first it follows Cherry who is a wolf shifter who is stuck in her wolf, she is in a facility where she is constantly being torchered, until one day she escapes! Then she meets 5 men!! Yeah you heard me right 5 hot as sin wolf shifting men!
I’m not going to tell you the whole story, but I will tell you this book will have you blushing and giggling and kicking your feet like a school girl but this book will also have you crying, screaming and honestly all the feels!
I though book one and two were a bit better than this one only because I felt like a lot was left unsaid (hopeing for more books different characters) but other than that I loved this whole series and HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Review of advance copy received from Author
--ARC Review--
I love that this book picks up right where book 2 left off, so it doesn't feel awkward diving back in even if there's been a gap between reading them. There were a few twists and turns, like the true nature of Cherry's powers, that I wasn't expecting but nonetheless enjoyed as they kept the story from becoming too predictable. I do wish that the initial rescue efforts hadn't happened so quickly; given the storyline coming out of book 2, I was expecting the majority of this book to be focused around that particular point. However, it felt like other than a bit here and there, everything with Blaze was mostly a side plot. I wish more of the drama and suspense had come to light from the tension this situation should have provoked.
Regardless, I really enjoyed seeing Cherry and her men get their HEA and am desperate to know more about certain shifters who just *poof* disappeared on everyone. I hope they are included in the next shifter series Shona writes if she continues in this genre! <3
September 26, 2026
Finally finding her HEA
Whew! This was a journey for poor Cherry and her mates. I'm so happy that they have finally taken out the last threat to Cherry's safety.
Of course we start where the last book ended as Cherry was being kidnapped. The things we learn back at the facility were absolutely awful. The doctor was crazy but he definitely got what was coming to him. We also learn more about Cherry and the experimentation she was subjected too.
The reason Cherry always comes back was a fun detail. Seeing how this detail helps in several situations was fantastic.
I loved seeing Cherry get all her bonds completed. These were heartfelt and steamy moments. Cherry is quite insatiable and her mates are happy to help her out wherever they happen to be.
I loved the carnival date. Watching her mates win her prizes and just seeing her so carefree was so special. The mirror room was fantastic.
That ending had some unexpected moments but they fit the story perfectly. I am sad to see their story come to an end but I'm happy they can have the freedom to thrive now.
Whew! This was a journey for poor Cherry and her mates. I'm so happy that they have finally taken out the last threat to Cherry's safety.
Of course we start where the last book ended as Cherry was being kidnapped. The things we learn back at the facility were absolutely awful. The doctor was crazy but he definitely got what was coming to him. We also learn more about Cherry and the experimentation she was subjected too.
The reason Cherry always comes back was a fun detail. Seeing how this detail helps in several situations was fantastic.
I loved seeing Cherry get all her bonds completed. These were heartfelt and steamy moments. Cherry is quite insatiable and her mates are happy to help her out wherever they happen to be.
I loved the carnival date. Watching her mates win her prizes and just seeing her so carefree was so special. The mirror room was fantastic.
That ending had some unexpected moments but they fit the story perfectly. I am sad to see their story come to an end but I'm happy they can have the freedom to thrive now.
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