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Colosseum University—in this arena, paranormals of different species battle to climb a caste system the rest of the world doesn’t even know about.
Students are taught it’s a fight to the death to survive, humans who dare visit will probably get eaten by more than lions… And two men may enter, but only one can finish first.
Long ago, packs, covens, and the rest of a failing social system were done away with. Instead, crests were implemented, to sprinkle the species equally, while also forcing each new generation to spread their wings, and parents, who might never die, from forever controlling their children.
And for someone like Doyle McCready, who knows he’s nothing but a pawn to his parents, the only way to be free of them is to build a crest strong enough… Even if it’s full of issue-laced people like himself. It’s not like Doyle would risk what they’ve built on a whim when he’s committed to their current path. What man would do something as foolish as that for a gorgeous stranger?
Students are taught it’s a fight to the death to survive, humans who dare visit will probably get eaten by more than lions… And two men may enter, but only one can finish first.
Long ago, packs, covens, and the rest of a failing social system were done away with. Instead, crests were implemented, to sprinkle the species equally, while also forcing each new generation to spread their wings, and parents, who might never die, from forever controlling their children.
And for someone like Doyle McCready, who knows he’s nothing but a pawn to his parents, the only way to be free of them is to build a crest strong enough… Even if it’s full of issue-laced people like himself. It’s not like Doyle would risk what they’ve built on a whim when he’s committed to their current path. What man would do something as foolish as that for a gorgeous stranger?
146 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 7, 2015
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July 15, 2015
So annoying...felt like I was just getting into the story and it ended at 75%!!!!!
Great story and good characters but it only felt like half a book - now I know this is the beginning of a series and things are just getting started but usually that means moving on to another couple and Kisten and Doyle NEED another book with them as the MC's.
Will keep an eye out for the next book and see what happens then.
Overall I was loving this different take on the paranormal world and ideas of the crest system, also enjoyed how Kisten (not a big fan of the name, too feminine!) and Doyle relationship wasn't all hearts and flowers at first but that they had to work for it.
Great story and good characters but it only felt like half a book - now I know this is the beginning of a series and things are just getting started but usually that means moving on to another couple and Kisten and Doyle NEED another book with them as the MC's.
Will keep an eye out for the next book and see what happens then.
Overall I was loving this different take on the paranormal world and ideas of the crest system, also enjoyed how Kisten (not a big fan of the name, too feminine!) and Doyle relationship wasn't all hearts and flowers at first but that they had to work for it.
August 12, 2017
When I bought this I was led to believe it was a GAY paranormal romance. It's not! Hateful main character that states flat out that guy are just holes and mouths that can't get pregnant and while he's traveling he does human girls because he can't get them pregnant. SMH.... Nope! Not for me.
June 7, 2021
An interesting dynamic
This book was entirely too short lol. It was a fun read, so I'm off to find book number two!
This book was entirely too short lol. It was a fun read, so I'm off to find book number two!
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July 12, 2015
Another interesting new world from the awsome mind of Flynn Eire.
Doyle McCready is now a Senior at Colosseum University and has the top ranked Crest in the school. As such, he gets first pick of the incoming freshman to join his 'family'. Kisten Park has gone through hell for most of his life. Being labeled as a 'bastard' and therefore shunned, he is both confused and elated that Doyle chooses him for his crest.
I love how Doyle goes by his gut rather that research alone. He takes in Kisten not knowing anything about him, or knowing his strengths. When Kisten tells him that because of this bastard status, neither does he, Doyle says he will do anything to help him find his passion.
Doyle McCready is now a Senior at Colosseum University and has the top ranked Crest in the school. As such, he gets first pick of the incoming freshman to join his 'family'. Kisten Park has gone through hell for most of his life. Being labeled as a 'bastard' and therefore shunned, he is both confused and elated that Doyle chooses him for his crest.
I love how Doyle goes by his gut rather that research alone. He takes in Kisten not knowing anything about him, or knowing his strengths. When Kisten tells him that because of this bastard status, neither does he, Doyle says he will do anything to help him find his passion.
July 13, 2015
Pawn (Colosseum University: McCready Crest Book 1)
Well when I started this I didn't think I would like it and didn't understand the plot but the more I got into it the more I Loved it can't wait to read more and see what happens next......I will be watching for the next one.....
Well when I started this I didn't think I would like it and didn't understand the plot but the more I got into it the more I Loved it can't wait to read more and see what happens next......I will be watching for the next one.....
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