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Rejected by the Winter Wolf
The Winter Wolf is feared amongst witches – and I’m his newest target.
Searching for my abducted mother hundreds of miles from home, I thought life couldn’t get much worse.
Then the terrifying, gorgeous wolf shifter finds me. He claims I’m his fated mate – an absurd notion. Witches and wolves hate each other. But he needs me to break a curse, and according to him, no isn’t an option.
Suddenly in enemy territory, surrounded by violent wolves, I strike a I’ll help him with this curse if he helps rescue my mother from the shadow realm.
When danger presses in, our survival means working together. The bond between us grows, and the line between loathing and attraction blurs.
Too bad I didn’t learn from the stories. A wolf shifter is never to be trusted. And betrayal hits hardest when you’re least expecting it.
Dive into this spicy, twisted enemies-to-lovers paranormal romance by bestselling dark romance author S. Massery
Searching for my abducted mother hundreds of miles from home, I thought life couldn’t get much worse.
Then the terrifying, gorgeous wolf shifter finds me. He claims I’m his fated mate – an absurd notion. Witches and wolves hate each other. But he needs me to break a curse, and according to him, no isn’t an option.
Suddenly in enemy territory, surrounded by violent wolves, I strike a I’ll help him with this curse if he helps rescue my mother from the shadow realm.
When danger presses in, our survival means working together. The bond between us grows, and the line between loathing and attraction blurs.
Too bad I didn’t learn from the stories. A wolf shifter is never to be trusted. And betrayal hits hardest when you’re least expecting it.
Dive into this spicy, twisted enemies-to-lovers paranormal romance by bestselling dark romance author S. Massery
369 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 8, 2026
About the author
S. Massery
57 books5,929 followersS. Massery is a dark romance author who infuses all her stories with a dash of suspense. Formerly from Massachusetts, she now resides in Southern California with her dog, Alice.
Before adventuring into the world of writing, she went to college in Boston and held a wide variety of jobs—including working on a dude ranch in Wyoming (a personal highlight). She has a love affair with coffee and chocolate. When S. Massery isn’t writing, she can be found devouring books, playing outside with her dog, or trying to make people smile.
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Before adventuring into the world of writing, she went to college in Boston and held a wide variety of jobs—including working on a dude ranch in Wyoming (a personal highlight). She has a love affair with coffee and chocolate. When S. Massery isn’t writing, she can be found devouring books, playing outside with her dog, or trying to make people smile.
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October 10, 2026
3.25 ⭐️
Somewhere in this book is a rejected-mate romance.
I know because the title told me so.
Unfortunately, Kian appears to have misplaced it somewhere between his responsibilities as Alpha, his ongoing arguments with his wolf and his approximately 700th reason why accepting his mate would be a terrible idea.
Meanwhile, Astra is out here uncovering dangerous magical abilities, searching for her missing mother and generally trying to survive the supernatural nonsense.
And me?
Forty chapters deep, waiting for the rejection like it's a parcel that's been marked out for delivery since Tuesday.
The wolf was ready. I was ready.
Kian apparently needed another business day.
What Worked for Me
(aka: Witchcraft, wolf devotion and occasional flashes of Alpha competence)
Witch business. Wolf interference.
Astra Somnium is searching for her missing mother when she gets tangled up with Kian, the feared Winter Wolf Alpha whose pack is suffering under an ancient curse.
She has excellent reasons for distrusting wolves and, thankfully, doesn't abandon them just because one happens to be attractive and inconveniently fated to her.
She's sarcastic, stubborn and has a delightful habit of using her magic to make Kian's life difficult. Watching this terrifying Alpha get outmanoeuvred by a woman with some strategically placed vines was immensely satisfying.
I also liked that Astra had her own mission. Between her missing mother, mysterious heritage and increasingly unpredictable powers, she had bigger problems than whether one emotionally constipated wolf wanted to acknowledge their bond.
And the magic? I was invested. Every new discovery had me wondering what else this woman was capable of.
The wolf was the greenest red flag.
Kian and his wolf having completely different opinions about their mate was easily one of my favourite things.
The wolf wanted Astra.
Kian wanted to discuss the potential consequences, consult his responsibilities, review the curse and perhaps revisit the matter next quarter.
The wolf was not impressed.
Neither was I.
I loved that the wolf had his own personality, emotions and opinions rather than simply being Kian's possessiveness with extra fur. His devotion, protectiveness and increasingly exasperated attempts to get his human to cooperate made their internal arguments genuinely entertaining.
And when we finally got his POV? Reader down. Send snacks.
Not every instinct deserved applause but the wolf was easily one of the most interesting parts of the romance.
A reluctant caretaker is still a caretaker.
Now, Kian did have his moments.
For a man determined to convince himself Astra couldn't be his mate, he spent an impressive amount of time behaving like she'd already accepted his application.
The healing. The feeding. The quiet tenderness. The protective instincts that occasionally remembered Astra was a person rather than a problem requiring Alpha intervention.
I ate those moments up.
And the chemistry was there. When Kian stopped fighting the attraction long enough to actually enjoy being around her, I could see exactly why this relationship had potential.
I also understood his reluctance. The curse threatening his pack gave him legitimate reasons to fear what accepting the bond might mean.
Unfortunately, understanding his dilemma didn't stop me from wanting to throat-punch him.
Magic, curses and other people's problems.
The supernatural side kept me curious. Ancient curses, witch politics, blood magic, rival wolves and a missing Seer? Plenty to sink my teeth into.
There was enough happening outside the romance to keep me turning pages even when Kian's internal relationship committee had adjourned for the seventeenth time.
The problem was that the mysteries kept getting bigger while the remaining page count kept getting smaller.
A detail I probably should've taken more seriously.
Where It Lost Me
(aka: Forty chapters of mate-bond negotiations and not a grovel in sight)
Rejection pending. Please hold.
This is where Kian and my patience entered their separation era.
I came for rejection, regret and a man discovering that his actions have consequences. Instead, Kian spent most of the book considering rejection. He resisted the bond. Argued with his wolf. Got close to Astra. Pulled away. Reconsidered. Repeated.
Initially? Delicious tension.
Eventually? Sir, we've heard the arguments. The wolf has submitted his recommendation. Can we please vote?
And this is what frustrated me most: the romantic moments were genuinely good when they happened.
I just wanted to spend more time experiencing them and less time waiting for Kian to authorise them.
Words, Kian. Try words.
I love a possessive Alpha. Give me the growling, the protectiveness, the morally grey decisions. I'm not here demanding a man with perfect emotional regulation.
But Kian had an unfortunate habit of making decisions for Astra instead of with her.
He could heal her, feed her, comfort her and look after her with enough tenderness to make me forget why I was annoyed. Then she'd need an honest explanation and suddenly the man had misplaced his entire vocabulary.
At some point, I wanted Astra to refuse further caretaking until he'd completed a basic communication assessment.
Because his reasons might explain his behaviour but they don't automatically excuse the hurt.
The wolf was carrying the romance. Kian was carrying unresolved issues.
Slow burn. Slower man.
I don't mind a slow burn. I enjoy yearning, especially when a stubborn man is making himself miserable.
But there's a difference between delicious resistance and watching someone revisit the same argument for most of a book. The physical intimacy and caretaking progressed. The emotional honesty? Not so much.
Meanwhile, Astra's powers were developing, the supernatural stakes were escalating and I was becoming increasingly concerned about the percentage on my Kindle.
Because surely, SURELY, we were going to get the rejection, the consequences and at least the beginning of a respectable grovel.
The END had some nerve.
I can handle a cliffhanger. What I struggle with is reaching the final pages and realising the romance I came for has apparently been deferred to the next instalment.
Without spoiling anything, the ending does set up an interesting direction for the sequel.
But after forty chapters of waiting for Kian to make a decision, the consequences finally arrived. And then I was apparently expected to leave before the main event.
Hello, police? It's me again.
I'd like to report a missing grovel.
Last seen somewhere between Kian's audacity and the final page.
Final Thoughts
I liked Astra. I loved the wolf's personality and his ongoing disagreement with Kian's life choices. The magic and curse mythology kept me interested and there were some genuinely good caretaking moments tucked between the arguments.
But I picked this up for rejected-mate angst. I wanted the heartbreak, the regret, the consequences and a man having to work very hard to earn his way back.
I was prepared to be extremely supportive of his suffering.
Instead, I spent most of the book waiting for him to make the mistake I was planning to hold against him.
The ingredients were there. The chemistry was there. The potential was there.
Unfortunately, so was the cliffhanger.
I'm curious enough to continue but I needed more romantic payoff from this instalment to push it into 3.5-star territory.
Final Verdict
3.25 ⭐️ — Loved the witch. Adored the wolf. Would like a refund on the man.
Apparently, expecting a little recreational male suffering is asking for the moon.
Tropes and Vibes:
• Witch × wolf shifter
• Fated mates / resisted mate bond
• Rejected-mate angst (terms and conditions apply)
• Possessive, protective Alpha
• One extremely opinionated wolf
• Forced proximity and reluctant attraction
• Hurt/comfort and caretaker MMC
• Ancient curses, blood magic and pack politics
• Mysterious magical heritage
• Mate-bond chaos and communication crimes
• Slow-burn tension with emotional whiplash
• Cliffhanger / unfinished romantic business
☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
Pre-read:
Witch × wolf shifter. Fated mates. Rejection incoming.
I'm not here for peace.
I'm here for the consequences, regret and epic grovelling 🐺🤞🏼✨️
Somewhere in this book is a rejected-mate romance.
I know because the title told me so.
Unfortunately, Kian appears to have misplaced it somewhere between his responsibilities as Alpha, his ongoing arguments with his wolf and his approximately 700th reason why accepting his mate would be a terrible idea.
Meanwhile, Astra is out here uncovering dangerous magical abilities, searching for her missing mother and generally trying to survive the supernatural nonsense.
And me?
Forty chapters deep, waiting for the rejection like it's a parcel that's been marked out for delivery since Tuesday.
The wolf was ready. I was ready.
Kian apparently needed another business day.
What Worked for Me
(aka: Witchcraft, wolf devotion and occasional flashes of Alpha competence)
Witch business. Wolf interference.
Astra Somnium is searching for her missing mother when she gets tangled up with Kian, the feared Winter Wolf Alpha whose pack is suffering under an ancient curse.
She has excellent reasons for distrusting wolves and, thankfully, doesn't abandon them just because one happens to be attractive and inconveniently fated to her.
She's sarcastic, stubborn and has a delightful habit of using her magic to make Kian's life difficult. Watching this terrifying Alpha get outmanoeuvred by a woman with some strategically placed vines was immensely satisfying.
I also liked that Astra had her own mission. Between her missing mother, mysterious heritage and increasingly unpredictable powers, she had bigger problems than whether one emotionally constipated wolf wanted to acknowledge their bond.
And the magic? I was invested. Every new discovery had me wondering what else this woman was capable of.
The wolf was the greenest red flag.
Kian and his wolf having completely different opinions about their mate was easily one of my favourite things.
The wolf wanted Astra.
Kian wanted to discuss the potential consequences, consult his responsibilities, review the curse and perhaps revisit the matter next quarter.
The wolf was not impressed.
Neither was I.
I loved that the wolf had his own personality, emotions and opinions rather than simply being Kian's possessiveness with extra fur. His devotion, protectiveness and increasingly exasperated attempts to get his human to cooperate made their internal arguments genuinely entertaining.
And when we finally got his POV? Reader down. Send snacks.
Not every instinct deserved applause but the wolf was easily one of the most interesting parts of the romance.
A reluctant caretaker is still a caretaker.
Now, Kian did have his moments.
For a man determined to convince himself Astra couldn't be his mate, he spent an impressive amount of time behaving like she'd already accepted his application.
The healing. The feeding. The quiet tenderness. The protective instincts that occasionally remembered Astra was a person rather than a problem requiring Alpha intervention.
I ate those moments up.
And the chemistry was there. When Kian stopped fighting the attraction long enough to actually enjoy being around her, I could see exactly why this relationship had potential.
I also understood his reluctance. The curse threatening his pack gave him legitimate reasons to fear what accepting the bond might mean.
Unfortunately, understanding his dilemma didn't stop me from wanting to throat-punch him.
Magic, curses and other people's problems.
The supernatural side kept me curious. Ancient curses, witch politics, blood magic, rival wolves and a missing Seer? Plenty to sink my teeth into.
There was enough happening outside the romance to keep me turning pages even when Kian's internal relationship committee had adjourned for the seventeenth time.
The problem was that the mysteries kept getting bigger while the remaining page count kept getting smaller.
A detail I probably should've taken more seriously.
Where It Lost Me
(aka: Forty chapters of mate-bond negotiations and not a grovel in sight)
Rejection pending. Please hold.
This is where Kian and my patience entered their separation era.
I came for rejection, regret and a man discovering that his actions have consequences. Instead, Kian spent most of the book considering rejection. He resisted the bond. Argued with his wolf. Got close to Astra. Pulled away. Reconsidered. Repeated.
Initially? Delicious tension.
Eventually? Sir, we've heard the arguments. The wolf has submitted his recommendation. Can we please vote?
And this is what frustrated me most: the romantic moments were genuinely good when they happened.
I just wanted to spend more time experiencing them and less time waiting for Kian to authorise them.
Words, Kian. Try words.
I love a possessive Alpha. Give me the growling, the protectiveness, the morally grey decisions. I'm not here demanding a man with perfect emotional regulation.
But Kian had an unfortunate habit of making decisions for Astra instead of with her.
He could heal her, feed her, comfort her and look after her with enough tenderness to make me forget why I was annoyed. Then she'd need an honest explanation and suddenly the man had misplaced his entire vocabulary.
At some point, I wanted Astra to refuse further caretaking until he'd completed a basic communication assessment.
Because his reasons might explain his behaviour but they don't automatically excuse the hurt.
The wolf was carrying the romance. Kian was carrying unresolved issues.
Slow burn. Slower man.
I don't mind a slow burn. I enjoy yearning, especially when a stubborn man is making himself miserable.
But there's a difference between delicious resistance and watching someone revisit the same argument for most of a book. The physical intimacy and caretaking progressed. The emotional honesty? Not so much.
Meanwhile, Astra's powers were developing, the supernatural stakes were escalating and I was becoming increasingly concerned about the percentage on my Kindle.
Because surely, SURELY, we were going to get the rejection, the consequences and at least the beginning of a respectable grovel.
The END had some nerve.
I can handle a cliffhanger. What I struggle with is reaching the final pages and realising the romance I came for has apparently been deferred to the next instalment.
Without spoiling anything, the ending does set up an interesting direction for the sequel.
But after forty chapters of waiting for Kian to make a decision, the consequences finally arrived. And then I was apparently expected to leave before the main event.
Hello, police? It's me again.
I'd like to report a missing grovel.
Last seen somewhere between Kian's audacity and the final page.
Final Thoughts
I liked Astra. I loved the wolf's personality and his ongoing disagreement with Kian's life choices. The magic and curse mythology kept me interested and there were some genuinely good caretaking moments tucked between the arguments.
But I picked this up for rejected-mate angst. I wanted the heartbreak, the regret, the consequences and a man having to work very hard to earn his way back.
I was prepared to be extremely supportive of his suffering.
Instead, I spent most of the book waiting for him to make the mistake I was planning to hold against him.
The ingredients were there. The chemistry was there. The potential was there.
Unfortunately, so was the cliffhanger.
I'm curious enough to continue but I needed more romantic payoff from this instalment to push it into 3.5-star territory.
Final Verdict
3.25 ⭐️ — Loved the witch. Adored the wolf. Would like a refund on the man.
Apparently, expecting a little recreational male suffering is asking for the moon.
Tropes and Vibes:
• Witch × wolf shifter
• Fated mates / resisted mate bond
• Rejected-mate angst (terms and conditions apply)
• Possessive, protective Alpha
• One extremely opinionated wolf
• Forced proximity and reluctant attraction
• Hurt/comfort and caretaker MMC
• Ancient curses, blood magic and pack politics
• Mysterious magical heritage
• Mate-bond chaos and communication crimes
• Slow-burn tension with emotional whiplash
• Cliffhanger / unfinished romantic business
☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
Pre-read:
Witch × wolf shifter. Fated mates. Rejection incoming.
I'm not here for peace.
I'm here for the consequences, regret and epic grovelling 🐺🤞🏼✨️
October 6, 2026
When her mother, a powerful seer witch, sends her away with little more than a cryptic warning, Astra Somnium is left scared, confused, and searching for answers.
Her survival - and hopefully finding her mother in the Shadow Realm - depends on trusting Kian. Meanwhile, the survival of his kind hinges on breaking a decades-old curse, something that requires a powerful witch. There’s just one problem: wolves hate witches, and witches fear wolves. Convincing Kian to trust the very thing he’s been taught to hate is easier said than done.
Magic, intrigue, a healthy dose of suspense and mystery, violence, curses, and a hate-to-want-you fated-mates romance? There’s plenty to sink your teeth into here.
Some of the characters and events are still a little murky, but with two more installments to come, I have no doubt Sara has plenty more secrets to unravel and connections to make. I’m looking forward to seeing how everything comes together.
The pacing was good, and the world-building gave me enough to sink into the paranormal setting without feeling overwhelmed by information dumps.
And that cliffhanger? I knew it was coming, but that sure as hell didn’t mean I was ready for it!
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
Format: 📱
🗄️ Genre: Contemporary Romance
🗂️ Subgenre(s): Action, Dark-ish, Mystery/Suspense, New Adult, Paranormal/Fantasy
Ending: 🧗🏻♀️ {Cliffy}
Length: 📚📚📚📚
POV: 👫🏻 {Dual | Present • Past}
Emotions: 😩😬😭🫠🤯
Darkness: 🖤
Burn: 🔥🔥🔥
Pacing: 🏃♀️ {Moderate}
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
Vibe: Angsty, Emotional, Intense
✨ Tropes: Enemies-to-Lovers, Fated Mate, Forced Proximity, One Bed, Rejected Mate
💫 Microtropes: Cat & Mouse, Curvy Woman, Grey Sweatpants, Pet Name (Little Nightmare), Secrets & Lies, She’s a Runner, Tragic Past, Virgin FMC
🔆 Character: Non-Human (Shifter, Witch), Pack Leader
💋 Kinks: n/a
🤰🏻 Pregnancy: n/a
🚩 Red Flags: Alphahole, Touch-Her-and-💀
⛔️ Safety Squad: Kidnapping/Captive (Not by MMC), Unaliving, Violence, and other potentially triggering elements. Triggers may appear both on- and off-page, in the past and/or present, and to main and/or side characters. If you have any hesitation, check the warnings before diving in. Otherwise, blind is best!!
📍 Setting: Unknown
📣 Type: Rejected by the Winter Wolf is the first book in the The BloodWitch's Curse series and ends on a cliffhanger.
⚠️ Warning: The hate-to-want-you in this one will give you whiplash and sticky thighs.
🛑 Be Advised: My Goodreads shelves are … explicit in both senses. As such, they could be considered spoiler-y.
Her survival - and hopefully finding her mother in the Shadow Realm - depends on trusting Kian. Meanwhile, the survival of his kind hinges on breaking a decades-old curse, something that requires a powerful witch. There’s just one problem: wolves hate witches, and witches fear wolves. Convincing Kian to trust the very thing he’s been taught to hate is easier said than done.
Magic, intrigue, a healthy dose of suspense and mystery, violence, curses, and a hate-to-want-you fated-mates romance? There’s plenty to sink your teeth into here.
Some of the characters and events are still a little murky, but with two more installments to come, I have no doubt Sara has plenty more secrets to unravel and connections to make. I’m looking forward to seeing how everything comes together.
The pacing was good, and the world-building gave me enough to sink into the paranormal setting without feeling overwhelmed by information dumps.
And that cliffhanger? I knew it was coming, but that sure as hell didn’t mean I was ready for it!
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
Format: 📱
🗄️ Genre: Contemporary Romance
🗂️ Subgenre(s): Action, Dark-ish, Mystery/Suspense, New Adult, Paranormal/Fantasy
Ending: 🧗🏻♀️ {Cliffy}
Length: 📚📚📚📚
POV: 👫🏻 {Dual | Present • Past}
Emotions: 😩😬😭🫠🤯
Darkness: 🖤
Burn: 🔥🔥🔥
Pacing: 🏃♀️ {Moderate}
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
Vibe: Angsty, Emotional, Intense
✨ Tropes: Enemies-to-Lovers, Fated Mate, Forced Proximity, One Bed, Rejected Mate
💫 Microtropes: Cat & Mouse, Curvy Woman, Grey Sweatpants, Pet Name (Little Nightmare), Secrets & Lies, She’s a Runner, Tragic Past, Virgin FMC
🔆 Character: Non-Human (Shifter, Witch), Pack Leader
💋 Kinks: n/a
🤰🏻 Pregnancy: n/a
🚩 Red Flags: Alphahole, Touch-Her-and-💀
⛔️ Safety Squad: Kidnapping/Captive (Not by MMC), Unaliving, Violence, and other potentially triggering elements. Triggers may appear both on- and off-page, in the past and/or present, and to main and/or side characters. If you have any hesitation, check the warnings before diving in. Otherwise, blind is best!!
📍 Setting: Unknown
📣 Type: Rejected by the Winter Wolf is the first book in the The BloodWitch's Curse series and ends on a cliffhanger.
⚠️ Warning: The hate-to-want-you in this one will give you whiplash and sticky thighs.
🛑 Be Advised: My Goodreads shelves are … explicit in both senses. As such, they could be considered spoiler-y.
October 11, 2026
3.5 STARS
A fantasy romance with a rejected mate trope from one of my favorite authors? Say less. I had this added before I so much as saw a blurb. But in all fairness, I will read a grocery list if S Massery writes it, so all she had to do was announce a new book and my stalker was activated. But I digress.
The premise of this is super intriguing. As someone who absolutely adores the star crossed lovers vibe, a romance between two mortal enemies had me salivating. Astra is a witch in search of her mother who was taken by demons. The last thing her mother said to her set her on a journey that landed her in the cross hairs of the winter wolf; one of the most feared wold shifters. And did I mention that shifters and witches are mortal enemies?
Kian is the alpha of his pack and desperately in search of a way to break the curse that threatens his kind and his pack. Shifter hunt and kill witches, so imagine his surprise when the one witch that may be the answer to the curse is one that he's also inexplicably drawn to.
I will say, as excited as I was for this book, it took me a while to finish it. I struggled to really feel the connection between Astra and Kian beyond the surface level of what we're told. I love an enemies to lovers, but I need to feel the burning tension. Alas, I struggled to feel it here. I was told it was there, but there was just something that was missing for me to really fall in love. I also struggled to really connect with Astra. It just feels like she's a pawn in everything and something just kept happening to her. Though, by the end, I did start to connect with her more, and especially after that cliffhanger.
While I didn't fully love this, with it being a trilogy, I just know that the best is still ahead. I'm definitely hooked enough on the story to be eager for the next book and I can't wait to see how this story unravels.
ARC courtesy of author in exchange for an honest review
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Because sometimes, little nightmare, we have to go through hell to find our peace.”
A fantasy romance with a rejected mate trope from one of my favorite authors? Say less. I had this added before I so much as saw a blurb. But in all fairness, I will read a grocery list if S Massery writes it, so all she had to do was announce a new book and my stalker was activated. But I digress.
The premise of this is super intriguing. As someone who absolutely adores the star crossed lovers vibe, a romance between two mortal enemies had me salivating. Astra is a witch in search of her mother who was taken by demons. The last thing her mother said to her set her on a journey that landed her in the cross hairs of the winter wolf; one of the most feared wold shifters. And did I mention that shifters and witches are mortal enemies?
Kian is the alpha of his pack and desperately in search of a way to break the curse that threatens his kind and his pack. Shifter hunt and kill witches, so imagine his surprise when the one witch that may be the answer to the curse is one that he's also inexplicably drawn to.
I will say, as excited as I was for this book, it took me a while to finish it. I struggled to really feel the connection between Astra and Kian beyond the surface level of what we're told. I love an enemies to lovers, but I need to feel the burning tension. Alas, I struggled to feel it here. I was told it was there, but there was just something that was missing for me to really fall in love. I also struggled to really connect with Astra. It just feels like she's a pawn in everything and something just kept happening to her. Though, by the end, I did start to connect with her more, and especially after that cliffhanger.
While I didn't fully love this, with it being a trilogy, I just know that the best is still ahead. I'm definitely hooked enough on the story to be eager for the next book and I can't wait to see how this story unravels.
ARC courtesy of author in exchange for an honest review
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October 11, 2026
5⭐️
2🌶️
💜Shifter/Witch
🌙Fated Mates
💜Enemies to Lovers
🌙Forced Proximity
💜Touch Her & ☠️
🌙Only One Bed
💜Rejected Mates
🌙Dual First Person POV
This starts off with a bang and the hits just kept coming. I loved the world building and the new twist on witches and shifters. Everyone has their own agenda and secrets, making it difficult to know who to trust. The deep generational hate between the species can be traced to when a wolf and witch fell in and out of love. That witch cursed the wolves and ever since every she wolf dies in childbirth. Now the wolves actively hunt and destroy covens. Our FMC, Astra, grew up with just her mother and the occasional traveling witch. One night her mother wakes her and tells her she has to go, only saying that they want seer and if she helps him, he’ll help her. The ‘he’ is our MMC Kian, the Winter Wolf. Kian has been searching for a seer in the hopes of breaking the curse, what he finds is Astra. He convinces her to help break the curse and he’ll help rescue her mother. They really don’t like or trust each other. Astra is confused by the connection she feels to Kian. She doesn’t think she’ll be able to help, but agrees because of what her mother said. Kian is driven by his desperation to save his sister and his pack. He doesn’t tell Astra that they are fated mates because his plan all along was to just use her, then reject her. But he and his wolf can’t stop obsessing over her and wanting her. I loved the banter between them and the hate you, but want you dynamic. This was a whirlwind with constantly moving parts that left me wondering who to trust. I was stressed in the best way and was hooked from the start. The cliffhanger? I was left with my jaw on the floor and staring off into space.
🚩Be sure to read the author’s note and content warnings before reading.
Plot: 5
Engaging: 5
Character: 5
Thank you S. Massery for the gifted advanced copy.
📚All thoughts and opinions are my own📚
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A Few Favorite Quotes:
“Go back to the bike,”
“Why?”
“Because my wolf wants to devour you.”
“Banish that insecurity, little nightmare. I take pleasure in looking at you. And touching you. And talking to you, even when I want to sometimes strangle you. I’d like to show you how much I enjoy it.”
“Sit on my face, Astra,” he orders. “Suffocate me, I don’t care. I’ll die happy.”
“I need her. I want her. But at the end of the day, I can’t have her.”
2🌶️
💜Shifter/Witch
🌙Fated Mates
💜Enemies to Lovers
🌙Forced Proximity
💜Touch Her & ☠️
🌙Only One Bed
💜Rejected Mates
🌙Dual First Person POV
This starts off with a bang and the hits just kept coming. I loved the world building and the new twist on witches and shifters. Everyone has their own agenda and secrets, making it difficult to know who to trust. The deep generational hate between the species can be traced to when a wolf and witch fell in and out of love. That witch cursed the wolves and ever since every she wolf dies in childbirth. Now the wolves actively hunt and destroy covens. Our FMC, Astra, grew up with just her mother and the occasional traveling witch. One night her mother wakes her and tells her she has to go, only saying that they want seer and if she helps him, he’ll help her. The ‘he’ is our MMC Kian, the Winter Wolf. Kian has been searching for a seer in the hopes of breaking the curse, what he finds is Astra. He convinces her to help break the curse and he’ll help rescue her mother. They really don’t like or trust each other. Astra is confused by the connection she feels to Kian. She doesn’t think she’ll be able to help, but agrees because of what her mother said. Kian is driven by his desperation to save his sister and his pack. He doesn’t tell Astra that they are fated mates because his plan all along was to just use her, then reject her. But he and his wolf can’t stop obsessing over her and wanting her. I loved the banter between them and the hate you, but want you dynamic. This was a whirlwind with constantly moving parts that left me wondering who to trust. I was stressed in the best way and was hooked from the start. The cliffhanger? I was left with my jaw on the floor and staring off into space.
🚩Be sure to read the author’s note and content warnings before reading.
Plot: 5
Engaging: 5
Character: 5
Thank you S. Massery for the gifted advanced copy.
📚All thoughts and opinions are my own📚
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A Few Favorite Quotes:
“Go back to the bike,”
“Why?”
“Because my wolf wants to devour you.”
“Banish that insecurity, little nightmare. I take pleasure in looking at you. And touching you. And talking to you, even when I want to sometimes strangle you. I’d like to show you how much I enjoy it.”
“Sit on my face, Astra,” he orders. “Suffocate me, I don’t care. I’ll die happy.”
“I need her. I want her. But at the end of the day, I can’t have her.”
November 4, 2026
***4 "Little Nightmare!!!" stars***
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"The little witch will never see me coming."
To be honest with you, it had happened lots of things to me during reading this book, so it took me some time to finish it, but even though I hate it when a book is taking so much time to be finished, i really enjoyed Kian and Astra's journey and I can not wait for the next part...
Unfortunately, I had no idea that this was the first book of a trilogy, but sooner or later, I realized that!!!
And after this cliffhanger, I am anticipating the continuation of the story!!!
"I wish I never met you."
When I 've read the title, I became a goner for this story!!! Rejected mates??? Yes please!!!!
A witch and a wolf as fated mates??? Yessss!!!!
Mortal enemies who join forces for their own reasons??? Count me in!!!!
Astra and Kian were amazing individually and incredible when they were together!!!
There is attraction between them and some moments of passion, but the main question never got answered!!!! LOL!!! Where was the rejection and its consequences??? I was craving this kind of pain, to be truthful!!!
But I enjoyed this journey... It was full of mysteries that they still haven't been revealed, but I am here for them, no matter what!!!
"Witches can't be trusted."
I loved Astra, Kian and his wolf very much!!!
I loved seeing Astra discovering herself and her true powers!!! I like that she never forgot her goal... to find her mother!!!!
She was feelling the pull toward the werewolf, but she never let him make her forget!!!!
I liked Kian and I liked his devotion to his pack and to break the curse, but he wasn't always on the right path!!! He had made mistakes and he was all the time once cold and once hot and at a point, it became kind of frustrating!!!
And near the end, he was unacceptable!!!!
And then, there was the Wolf, who had his own opinion in the matters and I loved him for that!!! LOL!!!
I can not wait to read the next part!!!
I am very intrigued by anything supernatural that was existing in this story and I want to see how Kian and Astra will end up!!!
"I need her. I want her. But at the end of the day, I can’t have her.”
**I received an ARC for the exchange of an honest review**
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"The little witch will never see me coming."
To be honest with you, it had happened lots of things to me during reading this book, so it took me some time to finish it, but even though I hate it when a book is taking so much time to be finished, i really enjoyed Kian and Astra's journey and I can not wait for the next part...
Unfortunately, I had no idea that this was the first book of a trilogy, but sooner or later, I realized that!!!
And after this cliffhanger, I am anticipating the continuation of the story!!!
"I wish I never met you."
When I 've read the title, I became a goner for this story!!! Rejected mates??? Yes please!!!!
A witch and a wolf as fated mates??? Yessss!!!!
Mortal enemies who join forces for their own reasons??? Count me in!!!!
Astra and Kian were amazing individually and incredible when they were together!!!
There is attraction between them and some moments of passion, but the main question never got answered!!!! LOL!!! Where was the rejection and its consequences??? I was craving this kind of pain, to be truthful!!!
But I enjoyed this journey... It was full of mysteries that they still haven't been revealed, but I am here for them, no matter what!!!
"Witches can't be trusted."
I loved Astra, Kian and his wolf very much!!!
I loved seeing Astra discovering herself and her true powers!!! I like that she never forgot her goal... to find her mother!!!!
She was feelling the pull toward the werewolf, but she never let him make her forget!!!!
I liked Kian and I liked his devotion to his pack and to break the curse, but he wasn't always on the right path!!! He had made mistakes and he was all the time once cold and once hot and at a point, it became kind of frustrating!!!
And near the end, he was unacceptable!!!!
And then, there was the Wolf, who had his own opinion in the matters and I loved him for that!!! LOL!!!
I can not wait to read the next part!!!
I am very intrigued by anything supernatural that was existing in this story and I want to see how Kian and Astra will end up!!!
"I need her. I want her. But at the end of the day, I can’t have her.”
**I received an ARC for the exchange of an honest review**
Review of advance copy received from Author
I'm sitting here, less than 12 hours from when I finished that book, wondering when Sara will grace us with the next book. She's a fan of trilogy's, so I'm sure we'll be given another cliffhanger in the next book. But the cliffhanger in this one... well it left me unwell. I AM UNWELL. I don't know who to trust... definitely not Sara, that's for dang sure. S. Massery has usually stuck with contemporary dark romance or hockey romance, so this was a bit of a surprise when she announced it. That being said, she did a great job with Paranormal -as if there was any question - and just in time for witchy season.
This book starts us off in a forest where two witches are being hunted by demons and wolves. It was a stressful beginning. In this world witches have cursed wolves -- and well, they aren't really fans of each other. They've held a century long grudge against each other - when the offending half isn't even clear as to why they're hated so. And well, demons are demons... no one likes them. There are many antagonists in this story. The demons, the vampires, the Mountain Creek Pack, witches, wolves, Kian... A lot of people have their moment, heck, even Astra does there for a minute. There really hasn't been a true neutral in this book. Well, maybe the humans, because they don't know any better - but they seem to be kind of rude about the other-ness the magical peoples display. Again, Sara makes me not trust anyone in this story. i HAVE TRUST ISSUES SARA!
What can I tell you about this... well it was an interesting premise. There is a curse and demons are after Astra - her mom sent her to find a mysterious he who would help her if she helped him. Presumably, that's Kian? But who knows, her mom doesn't really give her good instructions. She really just sewed chaos. But Astra is taken by the wolves and the pack leader decides to use Astra to break a curse. Oh and he's her fated mate... but he doesn't want her, because of the small fact that she's not a wolf. WE CAN'T ALL BE PERFECT KIAN. DAMN. She doesn't want him anyway, she's got more important things to worry about... like her unhelpful mom and being hunted by demons. So they go on a road trip - because #ForcedProximity - to find someone to help them. Obviously, they never get there, because this is the odyssey, things can't be easy and we really like side quests. Oh and this book ends on a heck of cliffhanger which reminds us that no one can be trusted. There is only one p to v scene, but there are a few oral adventures. Because again, he's trying to reject the bond. He says it's for the best, because you know, men know what's best. I took away .25 because of that lack of trust. This book stressed me out and kept me engaged. I finished it in like a day. I loved it. i can't wait for the next book, SO GET ON THAT SARA, pretty please.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐.75
Spice: 🌶️
I received an ARC as a part of the Authors Influencer team and from ChaoticCreatives. The opinions I hold about this book are my own.
This book starts us off in a forest where two witches are being hunted by demons and wolves. It was a stressful beginning. In this world witches have cursed wolves -- and well, they aren't really fans of each other. They've held a century long grudge against each other - when the offending half isn't even clear as to why they're hated so. And well, demons are demons... no one likes them. There are many antagonists in this story. The demons, the vampires, the Mountain Creek Pack, witches, wolves, Kian... A lot of people have their moment, heck, even Astra does there for a minute. There really hasn't been a true neutral in this book. Well, maybe the humans, because they don't know any better - but they seem to be kind of rude about the other-ness the magical peoples display. Again, Sara makes me not trust anyone in this story. i HAVE TRUST ISSUES SARA!
What can I tell you about this... well it was an interesting premise. There is a curse and demons are after Astra - her mom sent her to find a mysterious he who would help her if she helped him. Presumably, that's Kian? But who knows, her mom doesn't really give her good instructions. She really just sewed chaos. But Astra is taken by the wolves and the pack leader decides to use Astra to break a curse. Oh and he's her fated mate... but he doesn't want her, because of the small fact that she's not a wolf. WE CAN'T ALL BE PERFECT KIAN. DAMN. She doesn't want him anyway, she's got more important things to worry about... like her unhelpful mom and being hunted by demons. So they go on a road trip - because #ForcedProximity - to find someone to help them. Obviously, they never get there, because this is the odyssey, things can't be easy and we really like side quests. Oh and this book ends on a heck of cliffhanger which reminds us that no one can be trusted. There is only one p to v scene, but there are a few oral adventures. Because again, he's trying to reject the bond. He says it's for the best, because you know, men know what's best. I took away .25 because of that lack of trust. This book stressed me out and kept me engaged. I finished it in like a day. I loved it. i can't wait for the next book, SO GET ON THAT SARA, pretty please.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐.75
Spice: 🌶️
I received an ARC as a part of the Authors Influencer team and from ChaoticCreatives. The opinions I hold about this book are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Autor
*Fated mates
*Witch X Wolf
*Enemies to lovers
I liked this boook, it's a easy read and the cliffhanger in the ending?? I wasn't expecting that. I think the main characters had some actions that I couldn't understand and was easily fixed with a good talk, but in general it's a good story and I'm curious to see how this will developt.
*Witch X Wolf
*Enemies to lovers
I liked this boook, it's a easy read and the cliffhanger in the ending?? I wasn't expecting that. I think the main characters had some actions that I couldn't understand and was easily fixed with a good talk, but in general it's a good story and I'm curious to see how this will developt.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I just finished that book and can’t help wondering when Sara will release the next one. She usually writes contemporary dark romance or hockey romance, so this was a surprise when she announced it. She nailed the paranormal vibe in this story, and it was perfect for spooky season. The book stressed me out in the best way and kept me hooked—I finished it in a single day. I loved it and can’t wait for what’s next.
I received an ARC as a part of the Authors Influencer team and from ChaoticCreatives. The opinions I hold about this book are my own.
I received an ARC as a part of the Authors Influencer team and from ChaoticCreatives. The opinions I hold about this book are my own.
November 5, 2026
Rejected by the Winter Wolf • S. Massery
The Blood Witch's Curse #1 🐺🌙
One phrase: a stubborn witch, a dangerously possessive alpha, and a fated mate bond neither of them wants to acknowledge.
KIAN. SIR. YOUR WOLF HAS BETTER RELATIONSHIP SKILLS THAN YOU DO. 😭
Astra is searching for her missing mother when she crosses paths with Kian, the terrifying Winter Wolf.
He's an alpha desperate to break an ancient curse threatening his pack.
She's a witch.
And witches and wolves? SWORN ENEMIES.
Naturally, they're fated mates.
OH, THIS IS GOING TO BE MESSY. 🫠
I loved Astra's determination to find her mother while discovering just how powerful her magic might be. She's stubborn, sarcastic, and definitely not interested in making Kian's life easy.
And Kian?
The man is fighting his own feelings harder than he's fighting the actual curse.
Meanwhile, HIS WOLF KNOWS EXACTLY WHAT HE WANTS.
The internal battle between Kian and his wolf was one of my favorite parts. The possessiveness, reluctant tenderness, and constant push and pull made their relationship deliciously complicated.
Add in ancient curses, blood magic, dangerous supernatural politics, and secrets around every corner, and I was INVESTED.
And that ending?!
S. MASSERY. MA'AM. WE NEED TO DISCUSS YOUR DEFINITION OF A CLIFFHANGER.
✨ Tropes and vibes:
🐺 Wolf shifter x witch
🌙 Fated mates
🖤 Enemies to lovers
🔥 Rejected mate tension
👑 Possessive alpha MMC
💋 Forced proximity
🛏️ Only one bed
🥀 Hurt/comfort
🔮 Ancient curses and blood magic
👀 Hidden powers and secrets
🫶 Protective caretaker moments
😱 Cliffhanger ending
📚 Read this if you like:
Dark paranormal romance, forbidden fated mates, possessive wolf shifters, powerful witches, enemies-to-lovers tension, supernatural mysteries, complicated loyalties, and heroes who are completely at war with their own instincts.
Kian has an ancient curse to break, a pack to protect, and a witch he absolutely cannot stop thinking about.
HIS WOLF IS READY TO COMMIT. KIAN IS STILL REVIEWING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. 🐺😂
And now I need book two because THAT ENDING WAS PERSONAL.
#RejectedByTheWinterWolf #SMassery #FatedMates #ParanormalRomance #BookReview
The Blood Witch's Curse #1 🐺🌙
One phrase: a stubborn witch, a dangerously possessive alpha, and a fated mate bond neither of them wants to acknowledge.
KIAN. SIR. YOUR WOLF HAS BETTER RELATIONSHIP SKILLS THAN YOU DO. 😭
Astra is searching for her missing mother when she crosses paths with Kian, the terrifying Winter Wolf.
He's an alpha desperate to break an ancient curse threatening his pack.
She's a witch.
And witches and wolves? SWORN ENEMIES.
Naturally, they're fated mates.
OH, THIS IS GOING TO BE MESSY. 🫠
I loved Astra's determination to find her mother while discovering just how powerful her magic might be. She's stubborn, sarcastic, and definitely not interested in making Kian's life easy.
And Kian?
The man is fighting his own feelings harder than he's fighting the actual curse.
Meanwhile, HIS WOLF KNOWS EXACTLY WHAT HE WANTS.
The internal battle between Kian and his wolf was one of my favorite parts. The possessiveness, reluctant tenderness, and constant push and pull made their relationship deliciously complicated.
Add in ancient curses, blood magic, dangerous supernatural politics, and secrets around every corner, and I was INVESTED.
And that ending?!
S. MASSERY. MA'AM. WE NEED TO DISCUSS YOUR DEFINITION OF A CLIFFHANGER.
✨ Tropes and vibes:
🐺 Wolf shifter x witch
🌙 Fated mates
🖤 Enemies to lovers
🔥 Rejected mate tension
👑 Possessive alpha MMC
💋 Forced proximity
🛏️ Only one bed
🥀 Hurt/comfort
🔮 Ancient curses and blood magic
👀 Hidden powers and secrets
🫶 Protective caretaker moments
😱 Cliffhanger ending
📚 Read this if you like:
Dark paranormal romance, forbidden fated mates, possessive wolf shifters, powerful witches, enemies-to-lovers tension, supernatural mysteries, complicated loyalties, and heroes who are completely at war with their own instincts.
Kian has an ancient curse to break, a pack to protect, and a witch he absolutely cannot stop thinking about.
HIS WOLF IS READY TO COMMIT. KIAN IS STILL REVIEWING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. 🐺😂
And now I need book two because THAT ENDING WAS PERSONAL.
#RejectedByTheWinterWolf #SMassery #FatedMates #ParanormalRomance #BookReview
Review of advance copy received from Author
Rejected by the Winter Wolf is an absolutely stunning and thrilling paranormal and shifter romance! Massery has outdone herself on the world building, the mounting tension between covens and packs, and especially the power dynamic between Kian and Astra. It was magnetic and I couldn't tear my eyes from the pages!!
Kian, the Winter Wolf, and Alpha of his pack has been tracking down a strong witch to help break a curse that has been wrapped around his pack for over a century. The trouble is wolves and witches don't trust nor like each other and haven't for generations. When he meets Astra he doesn't trust her, but he also can't stop wanting her, obsessing over her, doing everything in his power to keep her by his side. It's maddening, but he's caught between helping his pack and desire for his mate.
Astra is the daughter of one of the most powerful seer's, but her own magic has never quite measured up. Unfortunately, her mother is missing and Astra has her own quest in trying to find her. So while the wolf pack is searching for the same witch it seems like they go round and round in how they both want to reach the same goal. Astra doesn't understand her connection to Kian, or why she feels a pull to him, but if he helps her find her mother she will stay with the wolf who seems to antagonize her entire soul.
The chemistry and tension never ceased to grow between Astra and Kian, even when logic would have dictated them to stop. I love the fated mates trope, which never seems to have logic and for that purpose alone I love these kind of stories. All of the pressure to obtain their goal goes out the window when bonds want to take over. 👌🥵 It's so hot. Achieve the goal, or complete the bond...it's frustrating and so..so...so damn good and I love when the need takes over and rational thinking goes out of the window. GAH!! It's everything!!
Rejected by the Winter Wolf was absolutely everything I was hoping for and so much more and the end had me screaming!! I can’t wait to see what happens next.
Kian, the Winter Wolf, and Alpha of his pack has been tracking down a strong witch to help break a curse that has been wrapped around his pack for over a century. The trouble is wolves and witches don't trust nor like each other and haven't for generations. When he meets Astra he doesn't trust her, but he also can't stop wanting her, obsessing over her, doing everything in his power to keep her by his side. It's maddening, but he's caught between helping his pack and desire for his mate.
Astra is the daughter of one of the most powerful seer's, but her own magic has never quite measured up. Unfortunately, her mother is missing and Astra has her own quest in trying to find her. So while the wolf pack is searching for the same witch it seems like they go round and round in how they both want to reach the same goal. Astra doesn't understand her connection to Kian, or why she feels a pull to him, but if he helps her find her mother she will stay with the wolf who seems to antagonize her entire soul.
The chemistry and tension never ceased to grow between Astra and Kian, even when logic would have dictated them to stop. I love the fated mates trope, which never seems to have logic and for that purpose alone I love these kind of stories. All of the pressure to obtain their goal goes out the window when bonds want to take over. 👌🥵 It's so hot. Achieve the goal, or complete the bond...it's frustrating and so..so...so damn good and I love when the need takes over and rational thinking goes out of the window. GAH!! It's everything!!
Rejected by the Winter Wolf was absolutely everything I was hoping for and so much more and the end had me screaming!! I can’t wait to see what happens next.
October 7, 2026
Fated mates ... blew my mind
I cannot express just how much I loved this book. Sara Massery totally blew my mind with this EPIC paranormal journey undertaken by a with and a wolf. REJECTED BY THE WINTER WOLF was a thrilling, tension filled romance which had two strong minded main characters.
Astra is the daughter of a powerful seer, yet her own magic is very minimal, or so she thinks. Kian, Alpha of his wolf pack, is the Winter Wolf, a shifter whose main priority is his pack. Astra is on a quest to find her mother who has disappeared, while Kian is searching for a witch strong enough to break a curse which was placed on his pack over a century ago. Wolves and witches do not trust each other, so when Kian and Astra meet their animosity is rife.
The more time Kian and Astra spend together the stronger the chemistry and thicjer the tension between them comes. Kian knows ASstra s his fated mate, he obsesses over her, is overprotective of her, yet he doesn't divulge his secret. Whereas Astra often struggles with the connection she feels with Kian, but she knows she needs him and his help.
Everything about htis book is what I love about Sara Massery's writing. She constantly kept me guessing what was going to happen next, I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. The mystery, yearning, heartache, desire, lust, pain, anger, every emotion possible is delivered. Then she produces that final chapter!! OMG that cliffhanger, I did not see that coming!! I NEED the next book NOW!!
Read and Reviewed for Reading Is Our Satisfaction
✨✨✨✨✨5 STARS
I cannot express just how much I loved this book. Sara Massery totally blew my mind with this EPIC paranormal journey undertaken by a with and a wolf. REJECTED BY THE WINTER WOLF was a thrilling, tension filled romance which had two strong minded main characters.
Astra is the daughter of a powerful seer, yet her own magic is very minimal, or so she thinks. Kian, Alpha of his wolf pack, is the Winter Wolf, a shifter whose main priority is his pack. Astra is on a quest to find her mother who has disappeared, while Kian is searching for a witch strong enough to break a curse which was placed on his pack over a century ago. Wolves and witches do not trust each other, so when Kian and Astra meet their animosity is rife.
The more time Kian and Astra spend together the stronger the chemistry and thicjer the tension between them comes. Kian knows ASstra s his fated mate, he obsesses over her, is overprotective of her, yet he doesn't divulge his secret. Whereas Astra often struggles with the connection she feels with Kian, but she knows she needs him and his help.
Everything about htis book is what I love about Sara Massery's writing. She constantly kept me guessing what was going to happen next, I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. The mystery, yearning, heartache, desire, lust, pain, anger, every emotion possible is delivered. Then she produces that final chapter!! OMG that cliffhanger, I did not see that coming!! I NEED the next book NOW!!
Read and Reviewed for Reading Is Our Satisfaction
✨✨✨✨✨5 STARS
October 8, 2026
4/5 ⭐️
↓↓
What a journey this took me on.
There was so much back and forth and so much tension.
Astra, girrrrrrrl you need to make better choices lol So many times I felt like she was one of my children with me constantly saying, your actions have consequences and this is yours.
I enjoyed watching their relationship progress the way that it did. It definitely took time but the more they spent together the more they realized the other isn't so bad after all.
What a doozy of a clffy this ended on. Can't wait to see what happens next!
𝚆𝙷𝙰𝚃 𝚃𝙾 𝙴𝚇𝙿𝙴𝙲𝚃
🌕 Fated Mates
🪻 Enemies to Lovers
🌕 Rejected Mates
🪻 Forced Proximity
🌕 Witch & Shifter
🪻 Only One Bed
↓↓
What a journey this took me on.
There was so much back and forth and so much tension.
Astra, girrrrrrrl you need to make better choices lol So many times I felt like she was one of my children with me constantly saying, your actions have consequences and this is yours.
I enjoyed watching their relationship progress the way that it did. It definitely took time but the more they spent together the more they realized the other isn't so bad after all.
What a doozy of a clffy this ended on. Can't wait to see what happens next!
𝚆𝙷𝙰𝚃 𝚃𝙾 𝙴𝚇𝙿𝙴𝙲𝚃
🌕 Fated Mates
🪻 Enemies to Lovers
🌕 Rejected Mates
🪻 Forced Proximity
🌕 Witch & Shifter
🪻 Only One Bed
Review of advance copy received from Author
Rejected By The Winter Wolf is book one of The Blood Witch's Curse.
Boy oh boy! Astra and Kian don't really have the best relationship. They are literal enemies to each other, but they are drawn together through fate and a bigger purpose. Astra is discovering things about herself she didn't know. Meanwhile, Kian is just trying his best to save his pack and get the curse broken. These two don't seem to be able to get along together, but then there are brief times where it seems like something meaningful could be possible. I can't wait to read the next book to see where we go with these two.
Boy oh boy! Astra and Kian don't really have the best relationship. They are literal enemies to each other, but they are drawn together through fate and a bigger purpose. Astra is discovering things about herself she didn't know. Meanwhile, Kian is just trying his best to save his pack and get the curse broken. These two don't seem to be able to get along together, but then there are brief times where it seems like something meaningful could be possible. I can't wait to read the next book to see where we go with these two.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I really enjoyed this book! The rejection, angst, and emotional tension had me hooked, and I loved watching the relationship develop as the story unfolded. The characters had so much chemistry, and I found myself invested in their emotions and everything they were going through. S. Massery did a great job balancing the darker moments with the romance and keeping me wanting to know what would happen next. If you enjoy rejected mates, wolf shifters, angst, and a romance with plenty of tension, this is definitely one to add to your list!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
TW: light torture, death of mother during childbirth, and forced drug usage
Releases October 8th
🌕 Fated Mates
🪻 Enemies to Lovers
🌕 Rejected Mates
🪻 Forced Proximity
🌕 Witch & Shifter
🪻 Only One Bed
This book was a whirlwind! So many things happening, and I swear I was constantly wondering what was really going on. So many questions that need to be answered.
There's a lot of "I hate you but I want you" that made it fun, but then was also making me so mad! 😂 Small moments that showed how they really felt, but the deep generational hatred is hard to break from.
I do wish the FMC made better choices. I feel like I was constantly rolling my eyes at her decisions and then being like DUH when something went wrong again.
That ending was a rough one! It has me so anxious for the next book. I need to know what's going on and how this will play out!
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
TW: light torture, death of mother during childbirth, and forced drug usage
Releases October 8th
🌕 Fated Mates
🪻 Enemies to Lovers
🌕 Rejected Mates
🪻 Forced Proximity
🌕 Witch & Shifter
🪻 Only One Bed
This book was a whirlwind! So many things happening, and I swear I was constantly wondering what was really going on. So many questions that need to be answered.
There's a lot of "I hate you but I want you" that made it fun, but then was also making me so mad! 😂 Small moments that showed how they really felt, but the deep generational hatred is hard to break from.
I do wish the FMC made better choices. I feel like I was constantly rolling my eyes at her decisions and then being like DUH when something went wrong again.
That ending was a rough one! It has me so anxious for the next book. I need to know what's going on and how this will play out!
Review of advance copy received from Author
This is an exciting start to a new series. It ends on a cliffhanger. But I knew that was coming.
There is so much back and forth and push and pull between Kian and Astra. The hot and cold. The hate and want. The mistrust turning begrudgingly into trust. It creates a fast moving narrative.
I enjoyed all the ways different species play into the world. There are some tried and true tropes in here that work for the story. I hate the hiding of facts what would make things so much easier to navigate. But such is the way the story plays out.
There is definitely a lot to come and the ending of book one has me hooked for what’s next.
I received this as an ARC for free. I am voluntarily leaving this review.
There is so much back and forth and push and pull between Kian and Astra. The hot and cold. The hate and want. The mistrust turning begrudgingly into trust. It creates a fast moving narrative.
I enjoyed all the ways different species play into the world. There are some tried and true tropes in here that work for the story. I hate the hiding of facts what would make things so much easier to navigate. But such is the way the story plays out.
There is definitely a lot to come and the ending of book one has me hooked for what’s next.
I received this as an ARC for free. I am voluntarily leaving this review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
What is happening in the S Massery world?! Wolves? Witches? Fated mates?! I'm deceased! *mind blown*
Go into this one with the reminder its not a standalone, there will be more for Kian and Astra.....so yes, it ends on a cliffhanger 🫣
I feel like this book is only the tiniest tip of the iceberg of the world to come and I cannot wait. There was so much angst, ups and downs, mystery and two incredibly feisty mcs that are truly a match set by the fates.
There weren't a lot of notes taken to really write a review or to really tease with, I read it that fast. My overall advice? Read it. It was amazing! Ready for part two when you are Sara!!!!
Go into this one with the reminder its not a standalone, there will be more for Kian and Astra.....so yes, it ends on a cliffhanger 🫣
I feel like this book is only the tiniest tip of the iceberg of the world to come and I cannot wait. There was so much angst, ups and downs, mystery and two incredibly feisty mcs that are truly a match set by the fates.
There weren't a lot of notes taken to really write a review or to really tease with, I read it that fast. My overall advice? Read it. It was amazing! Ready for part two when you are Sara!!!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
The Winter Wolf and the Witch without coven, the unusual fated mates with unusual magic, Kian and Astra. And written by S. Massery. Say less. Rejected by the Winter Wolf is dark paranormal romance and Sara Massery outdid herself. This story has such a great world building with amazing backstory and you can feel the palpable tension between the wolf packs and the witches. And then Kian and Astra's story is a piece of a bigger picture they know nothing about. Kian wants to save his pack of a century old curse and Astra just wants to save her mother. And he's a wolf shifter and she's a witch so they don't trust each other but they're attracted. So the angst and the tension are over the top. The suspense and the action don't stop for a minute. And those plot twists will make your head spin. Kian had a lot of advantage on his side and he kept Astra in the dark. Add to the picture that his wolf wanted her and started something unreversable. Astra just wants some answers and to understand what's happening with her magic. And because she led a bit of ordinary life a lot of things happen to her. For a long time Astra followed Kian's leads and her mother's predictions. That led to some complications. So Astra took the matters in her own hands and that led to some interesting revelations. Astra and Kian's hate to love you situation is angsty with crazy chemistry and tension that overshadows their logic. And the fated mates bond is something that can't be rejected easily. Let's just say that Kian and Astra are steaming hot together. Kian's dilemma between breaking the curse or completing the bonding is so heartbreaking. And it's everything. And that last chapter was such a plot twist with an absolute cliffhanger. Gah!!! No need to say that I can't wait to see what happens next.
Rejected by the Winter Wolf is such a great start to The Blood Witch's Curse trilogy and Sara Massery smashed it with her first paranormal romance series.
Thanks to the author for the opportunity to read and review an early copy of this book.
Rejected by the Winter Wolf is such a great start to The Blood Witch's Curse trilogy and Sara Massery smashed it with her first paranormal romance series.
Thanks to the author for the opportunity to read and review an early copy of this book.
October 9, 2026
*M/F Romance
*Paranormal
*Dual-1st-PoV
*Enemies to Lovers
*Wolf Shifter MMC
*Witch FMC
*Curse to undo
*Quest to find family
*Fated Mates
*Mid Heat
*Slower Burn
Gripping fated mates as enemies story!
This has an intense and intriguing first chapter that instantly draws you in by raising questions as to why do the demons want Astra and taken her mother? This arrow into the next couple of chapters as were then introduced to the Winter Wolf and wonder what his part may be 🙈
This book is fast paced - there’s lots of action/drama created by outside forces such as the demons and other wolves who are after the witch 😅 it’s a good balance between this action and getting some answers such as what Kian is hiding and what might be going on with Astras powers - although not necessarily what her powers actually are 🙈 - but not the wider questions so definitely enough to leave you intrigued and invested in reading the next book!
Didn’t quite work:
• I wasn’t quite sure what the vampires role in Vegas is in this it seemed a bit odd with how that finished felt a bit jolty to the story.
What worked
• Tension between the FMC and the MMC, he’s fighting what his wolf is suggesting their connection may be, while Astra is blissfully unaware she’s snarky and gives as good as she gets but cannot deny she find him HOT 😅 but Ughhh I can’t believe Kian decides to be that manipulative!
• Boom Astra really let her emotions be felt in that cliffhanger and honestly woman to woman I am proud of her! You do what you need to do girl…
*Paranormal
*Dual-1st-PoV
*Enemies to Lovers
*Wolf Shifter MMC
*Witch FMC
*Curse to undo
*Quest to find family
*Fated Mates
*Mid Heat
*Slower Burn
Gripping fated mates as enemies story!
This has an intense and intriguing first chapter that instantly draws you in by raising questions as to why do the demons want Astra and taken her mother? This arrow into the next couple of chapters as were then introduced to the Winter Wolf and wonder what his part may be 🙈
This book is fast paced - there’s lots of action/drama created by outside forces such as the demons and other wolves who are after the witch 😅 it’s a good balance between this action and getting some answers such as what Kian is hiding and what might be going on with Astras powers - although not necessarily what her powers actually are 🙈 - but not the wider questions so definitely enough to leave you intrigued and invested in reading the next book!
Didn’t quite work:
• I wasn’t quite sure what the vampires role in Vegas is in this it seemed a bit odd with how that finished felt a bit jolty to the story.
What worked
• Tension between the FMC and the MMC, he’s fighting what his wolf is suggesting their connection may be, while Astra is blissfully unaware she’s snarky and gives as good as she gets but cannot deny she find him HOT 😅 but Ughhh I can’t believe Kian decides to be that manipulative!
• Boom Astra really let her emotions be felt in that cliffhanger and honestly woman to woman I am proud of her! You do what you need to do girl…
Review of advance copy received from Author
*I received an advanced reading copy from the author*
Rejected by the Winter Wolf is not my typical read and to my knowledge a new genre for this author. That being said, S. Massery did a wonderful job at combining enemies to lovers with paranormal romance.
Astra(witch) and Kian(shifter/wolf) are bonded, though both would rather not deal with one another, the bad blood between them caused by decades of a curse. Astra may not be the source of that curse but she’s Kian’s last hope to save his sister and their pack. They must work together, depend on eachother and try to solve break this curse together. At what cost?
This book is dual pov which is perfect because Astra and Kian are not open with one another, so a glimpse into their memories, their thought process and future plans are extremely helpful with building each character. I look forward to reading the next books in the series and to see what S. Massery has done with each of these characters, because honestly anything could happen, I have no guesses, which is unusual for me.
There’s limited spice, but there’s reasons for that😉
Rejected by the Winter Wolf is not my typical read and to my knowledge a new genre for this author. That being said, S. Massery did a wonderful job at combining enemies to lovers with paranormal romance.
Astra(witch) and Kian(shifter/wolf) are bonded, though both would rather not deal with one another, the bad blood between them caused by decades of a curse. Astra may not be the source of that curse but she’s Kian’s last hope to save his sister and their pack. They must work together, depend on eachother and try to solve break this curse together. At what cost?
This book is dual pov which is perfect because Astra and Kian are not open with one another, so a glimpse into their memories, their thought process and future plans are extremely helpful with building each character. I look forward to reading the next books in the series and to see what S. Massery has done with each of these characters, because honestly anything could happen, I have no guesses, which is unusual for me.
There’s limited spice, but there’s reasons for that😉
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 9, 2026
Review:
✨Rejected by the Winter Wolf✨
The Blood Witch’s Course #1
By S. Massery
✨ Enemies to Lovers
✨ Paranormal Romance
✨ Dark Fantasy
⭐ 4/5
Astra and Kian
This paranormal story follows Astra, daughter of a seer and kian, Alpha and winter wolf of his wolf pack. Two characters who will need each other’s help. Kian to break a curse placed over his pack and Astra to find her disappeared mother.
It is clear the wolves and witches do not trust each other. Not in the slightest.
But there is something else that complicates everything. Kian knows that Astra is his fated mate. But he stays silent about that fact of course. So Astra has massive issues with the incomprehensible connection she feels for and with Kian.
So there is lots of anger, desire and mystery in this one. Among many other things.
So Kian needs a strong witch to break the curse and Astra needs help finding her mother.
But will either of them succeed? That stands on another sheet, because this book ends on a cliffhanger. A surprising one.
Can’t wait for the story to continue in the next book.
✨Rejected by the Winter Wolf✨
The Blood Witch’s Course #1
By S. Massery
✨ Enemies to Lovers
✨ Paranormal Romance
✨ Dark Fantasy
⭐ 4/5
Astra and Kian
This paranormal story follows Astra, daughter of a seer and kian, Alpha and winter wolf of his wolf pack. Two characters who will need each other’s help. Kian to break a curse placed over his pack and Astra to find her disappeared mother.
It is clear the wolves and witches do not trust each other. Not in the slightest.
But there is something else that complicates everything. Kian knows that Astra is his fated mate. But he stays silent about that fact of course. So Astra has massive issues with the incomprehensible connection she feels for and with Kian.
So there is lots of anger, desire and mystery in this one. Among many other things.
So Kian needs a strong witch to break the curse and Astra needs help finding her mother.
But will either of them succeed? That stands on another sheet, because this book ends on a cliffhanger. A surprising one.
Can’t wait for the story to continue in the next book.
October 15, 2026
Thank you to Chaotic Creatives for the ARC — this review is my honest opinion.
Tropes: Shifter/Witch, Fated Mates, Enemies to Lovers, Forced Proximity, Touch Her & ☠️, Only One Bed, Rejected Mates, Dual First Person POV
In Rejected by the Winter Wolf, the story introduces two characters named Astra and Kian. Astra is a witch, while Kian is an Alpha Wolf Shifter. As the story unfolds, they bicker frequently and their relationship remains full of chaos. There is a strong attraction between them, but they continue to resist and try to fight those feelings.
I really enjoyed reading this book. The on-and-off nature of Astra and Kian's feelings felt like a rollercoaster.. This is an excellent paranormal enemies - to-lovers novel. I enjoyed discovering the world and its various creatures through this book. The spice was excellent. This book finishes with a wild cliffhanger. I can't wait to read further about Astra and Kian.
All fans of paranormal enemies-to-lovers should definitely check this out.
Tropes: Shifter/Witch, Fated Mates, Enemies to Lovers, Forced Proximity, Touch Her & ☠️, Only One Bed, Rejected Mates, Dual First Person POV
In Rejected by the Winter Wolf, the story introduces two characters named Astra and Kian. Astra is a witch, while Kian is an Alpha Wolf Shifter. As the story unfolds, they bicker frequently and their relationship remains full of chaos. There is a strong attraction between them, but they continue to resist and try to fight those feelings.
I really enjoyed reading this book. The on-and-off nature of Astra and Kian's feelings felt like a rollercoaster.. This is an excellent paranormal enemies - to-lovers novel. I enjoyed discovering the world and its various creatures through this book. The spice was excellent. This book finishes with a wild cliffhanger. I can't wait to read further about Astra and Kian.
All fans of paranormal enemies-to-lovers should definitely check this out.
October 9, 2026
not me actually staying interested in a romantasy book for once. 😭🤭 usually i start losing interest halfway through, but this one kept me wanting to know what was going to happen next!! i LOVED the forbidden aspect of kian and astra’s relationship. the whole witch vs. wolf thing made it even better, and the spice???… 🙂↕️ im such a sucker for the "we shouldn't be mates but we are.." 😩🤭
astra… she reminded me of a lost puppy, but the progress she made by the end made up for it lol. her inner dialogue was so relatable. 😭
the amount of questions i have after that ending is almost criminal, but it’s okay. i’ll just sit right here and wait for the next one. 🤭🙂↕️😩🧍♀️
astra… she reminded me of a lost puppy, but the progress she made by the end made up for it lol. her inner dialogue was so relatable. 😭
the amount of questions i have after that ending is almost criminal, but it’s okay. i’ll just sit right here and wait for the next one. 🤭🙂↕️😩🧍♀️
Review of advance copy received from Author
✨ Book Review ✨
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
🌶️🌶️🌶️
Tropes
💔 Forbidden Romance
🐺 Werewolf
🧙🏻♀️Witch
🌠 Fated mates
⛓️ Forced Proximity
🛏️ One bed
🔪 Touch her and die
From the first page I was immediately immersed into the story. Astra is a witch living in Colorado with her mother they were always on their own and never traveled or stayed in a coven preferring each other’s company. With the new moon it draws the demons to them her mother’s parting words to her are, “He wants to break the curse. Help him and he’ll help you.” Before she is separated from her. Kian is the alpha wolf of his pack which includes his only friend and his sister. Astra is intent on finding her mother Kian is set to find her to break the curse. When they finally run into each other in a small town she makes a run for it into a forest he gives chase and in his wolf form. Will they break the curse? Will Astra rescue her mother who has been stolen away?
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
🌶️🌶️🌶️
Tropes
💔 Forbidden Romance
🐺 Werewolf
🧙🏻♀️Witch
🌠 Fated mates
⛓️ Forced Proximity
🛏️ One bed
🔪 Touch her and die
From the first page I was immediately immersed into the story. Astra is a witch living in Colorado with her mother they were always on their own and never traveled or stayed in a coven preferring each other’s company. With the new moon it draws the demons to them her mother’s parting words to her are, “He wants to break the curse. Help him and he’ll help you.” Before she is separated from her. Kian is the alpha wolf of his pack which includes his only friend and his sister. Astra is intent on finding her mother Kian is set to find her to break the curse. When they finally run into each other in a small town she makes a run for it into a forest he gives chase and in his wolf form. Will they break the curse? Will Astra rescue her mother who has been stolen away?
October 12, 2026
I'm a fan of S Massery's contemporary why choose series and was looking forward to trying a paranormal romance from the author. The opening chapter starts with a bang and continues from there; everyone seems to be after Astra for some reason or another and she has been kept in the dark about a lot. I liked how this was an omission though rather than Astra being thrust into the magical world. She knows she has magic, just now how to use it to its full potential.
The whole curse subplot was good, but some of the side missions didn't quite gel for me. There was so much going on that by the introduction of the dodgy Vegas vampires towards the end it was just another shifty supernatural I had to keep an eye on. This had one too many subplots packed in for me and although it did lessen my engagement a little, there was still plenty I enjoyed. I liked the whole middle section with the cousin and how it wasn't an insta rescue. I could also empathise with Astra's struggle to stay put; I didn't agree with all of her choices but her mother is her primary concern, not a pack of wolves who need her help.
There is tension between Kian and Astra and while there is no outright rejection of the bond, Kian is using it to manipulate Astra for his pack's gain; Kian's wolf is very much on board with Astra though and his POV towards the end was quite interesting to read. I liked Kian's wolf being a part of him but sentient and I hope we see more of him in book two. That cliffhanger definitely makes me think that wolf will be pointing fingers at Kian straight away!
My interpretation of the star system;
3 stars - I enjoyed it; would read the author again
4 stars - I really liked it; I am invested and definitely want more from this author/series
5 stars - I loved it; I engaged with this book completely until I finished it and it is one I will re-read
The whole curse subplot was good, but some of the side missions didn't quite gel for me. There was so much going on that by the introduction of the dodgy Vegas vampires towards the end it was just another shifty supernatural I had to keep an eye on. This had one too many subplots packed in for me and although it did lessen my engagement a little, there was still plenty I enjoyed. I liked the whole middle section with the cousin and how it wasn't an insta rescue. I could also empathise with Astra's struggle to stay put; I didn't agree with all of her choices but her mother is her primary concern, not a pack of wolves who need her help.
There is tension between Kian and Astra and while there is no outright rejection of the bond, Kian is using it to manipulate Astra for his pack's gain; Kian's wolf is very much on board with Astra though and his POV towards the end was quite interesting to read. I liked Kian's wolf being a part of him but sentient and I hope we see more of him in book two. That cliffhanger definitely makes me think that wolf will be pointing fingers at Kian straight away!
My interpretation of the star system;
3 stars - I enjoyed it; would read the author again
4 stars - I really liked it; I am invested and definitely want more from this author/series
5 stars - I loved it; I engaged with this book completely until I finished it and it is one I will re-read
Review of advance copy
Wow! S Massery enters the paranormal realm fearlessly with this book about a witch with suppressed powers finds herself the unwilling mate to the alpha winter wolf. This plot is superb. It's unique, both characters have clear motives, there's so many mysteries to uncover, add in some other supernatural beings and enemies that are fate mates and you're left with a masterpiece. I desperately wanted this book to be completed, so I wouldnt be on the edge of my seat until the next book. But there is a massive cliffhanger and I'm now desperate for book 2 breadcrumbs. I love that Astra has a mix of softness but ferocity that show hints of her potential. Kian is driven by desperation and a ticking clock. I loved the dialogs between him and his wolf as we see them fight for different futures. This book is a knockout and didnt disappoint!
October 18, 2026
If you haven't read this book, you're wasting time, you're robbing yourself of the adventure it takes you on. I don't have the words to describe how much I enjoyed this book and even if I found the words it wouldn't do the book the justice it deserves. This is easily a top read of 2026 for me and I impatiently await book two
Review of advance copy received from Author
I adore S. Massery, and I’m excited to see her delving into other genres. This witchy/wolf-shifter story is a departure from her typical dark and twisty romance. Overall, I liked it, but I didn’t love it.
The main character is a bit naive, and she doesn’t realize things that are obvious to the reader. Generally, the characters lacked the depth and chemistry that we typically experience in an S. Massery book. The storyline also felt like nothing but cat and mouse - him chasing/kidnapping/rescuing her - with a too many villainous encounters (I have no idea who is the big bad) and not enough time to fall in love with the characters.
I know this is just the beginning of Sara’s foray into fantasy, and her craft will continue to improve as she stretches in this new genre. I’m excited to follow on her journey.
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ (3/5)
The main character is a bit naive, and she doesn’t realize things that are obvious to the reader. Generally, the characters lacked the depth and chemistry that we typically experience in an S. Massery book. The storyline also felt like nothing but cat and mouse - him chasing/kidnapping/rescuing her - with a too many villainous encounters (I have no idea who is the big bad) and not enough time to fall in love with the characters.
I know this is just the beginning of Sara’s foray into fantasy, and her craft will continue to improve as she stretches in this new genre. I’m excited to follow on her journey.
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ (3/5)
Did Not Finish
October 15, 2026Note for myself- I’ll come back to this latter because apparently this is a series and this book ends on a cliffhanger.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Thank you to S. Massey & Chaotic Creatives for an ARC!
It is no secret that I love a good old fashioned rejected mates, especially if it’s deliciously angsty!
This book is all that and more. Right from the start we’re thrown into a world of shifters and witches, and the pace does not let up. Every ‘ally’ is suspect, even our main characters, both with their own agendas and secrets they refuse to give up. Every path to an answer leads to more questions and I am dying to find out more!
Astra and Kian have an electric connection despite wanting to either kill each other or get as far away as humanly possible, yet both forced to rely on the other (and can I say, I truly love the way Kian’s wolf is 1000% on board right from the start) enemies to (reluctant??) lovers done right!
Of course, this is only the beginning. That cliffy broke my heart a little, I felt so bad for poor Astra!!
Can’t wait for the next book!
It is no secret that I love a good old fashioned rejected mates, especially if it’s deliciously angsty!
This book is all that and more. Right from the start we’re thrown into a world of shifters and witches, and the pace does not let up. Every ‘ally’ is suspect, even our main characters, both with their own agendas and secrets they refuse to give up. Every path to an answer leads to more questions and I am dying to find out more!
Astra and Kian have an electric connection despite wanting to either kill each other or get as far away as humanly possible, yet both forced to rely on the other (and can I say, I truly love the way Kian’s wolf is 1000% on board right from the start) enemies to (reluctant??) lovers done right!
Of course, this is only the beginning. That cliffy broke my heart a little, I felt so bad for poor Astra!!
Can’t wait for the next book!
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