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The Caged Series
They're powerless without her; she's powerless to resist.
The list of reasons why Lexus Wren is the last girl any guy would be interested in is mercilessly long:
Her dad’s in prison for murder, her mom drowns her sorrows every night at Dave’s Dive, and Lexus is just trying to survive the cruelties of high school as a painfully shy bookworm with a bad wardrobe and a collection of nervous habits. She never expected to draw the eyes of two hunky transfer students, Phoenix and Griffin Easton.
The troubled brothers are haunted by their own demons and don’t seem bothered by Lexus’ tarnished reputation. They’re too busy trying to figure out why touching her makes them feel like electricity is frying their insides.
After the truth about their powerful connection is revealed in an explosive confrontation, Lexus discovers that she’s a powerful Catalyst, capable of controlling Conduits like the twins with a single thought. She and the twins are offered a chance to enroll in a school for “Special” students. But Lexus soon learns that her powers are greater than she ever imagined, and the twins aren’t the only ones who crave her touch.
When the teens suspect a conspiracy behind the disappearance of several powerful Specials, including their parents, they must work together with their greatest enemy to uncover the truth. But who can they trust when the people meant to protect them are also the most likely suspects?
If you like young adult paranormal romance books by authors such as CL Stone, BL Brunnemer, Amy Bartol, or JL Weil, you'll love The Caged Series!
This is a slow burn, YA, reverse harem, paranormal romance series appropriate for ages 13+.
The list of reasons why Lexus Wren is the last girl any guy would be interested in is mercilessly long:
Her dad’s in prison for murder, her mom drowns her sorrows every night at Dave’s Dive, and Lexus is just trying to survive the cruelties of high school as a painfully shy bookworm with a bad wardrobe and a collection of nervous habits. She never expected to draw the eyes of two hunky transfer students, Phoenix and Griffin Easton.
The troubled brothers are haunted by their own demons and don’t seem bothered by Lexus’ tarnished reputation. They’re too busy trying to figure out why touching her makes them feel like electricity is frying their insides.
After the truth about their powerful connection is revealed in an explosive confrontation, Lexus discovers that she’s a powerful Catalyst, capable of controlling Conduits like the twins with a single thought. She and the twins are offered a chance to enroll in a school for “Special” students. But Lexus soon learns that her powers are greater than she ever imagined, and the twins aren’t the only ones who crave her touch.
When the teens suspect a conspiracy behind the disappearance of several powerful Specials, including their parents, they must work together with their greatest enemy to uncover the truth. But who can they trust when the people meant to protect them are also the most likely suspects?
If you like young adult paranormal romance books by authors such as CL Stone, BL Brunnemer, Amy Bartol, or JL Weil, you'll love The Caged Series!
This is a slow burn, YA, reverse harem, paranormal romance series appropriate for ages 13+.
653 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 25, 2017
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Kellie McAllen
32 books320 followersKellie McAllen is a USA Today Bestselling author who has her nose in a book whenever she can. When she's not reading or writing, she's usually hanging out at the beach, guest judging on DWTS (from her living room), or watching cute cat videos. She lives in North Carolina.
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December 30, 2017
This series is really wonderful, and totally addictive. If you’ve not read it before then the box set is ideal. Not only because it’s price (99¢ at initial sale) is a steal vs the cost to purchase the three books separately ($11) bit also because you won’t need to wait between reading each book. Trust me that latter point is even more important than the savings as these books are so addictive that I was going into withdrawal between volumes waiting for each sequel to be published.
Highly recommended as a boxset. Here are my book-by-book reviews:
Flightless Bird (The Caged Series Book 1)
This is a powerful first book in what I strongly suspect is going to be a new addiction for me. Lexus, Phoenix, and Griffin Are all wonderfully drawn characters, and the emotional pain described by the author is palpable. That these three come together and work together to heal and protect is winderful. Frankly this book would be wonderful without any paranormal elements. Kellie McAllen is that good. That the paranormal aspect is there, and is well done, is all the more sweet. Yup, definitely addictive. And definitely recommended.
PS: There's a teaser chapter at the end. Some might want to wait and not read it until ready to read the next book. Not a problem for me as I'm rushing into the next book (that whole "addictive thing" at work), but fair warning to others.
Growing Wings (The Caged Series Book 2)
I rushed right into this book after finishing Flightless Bird. I'm happy I did. Lexus, Griffin, and Phoenix are wonderful characters and it's fun to watch them mature and develop themselves, and really learn what it means to be s powerful Catalyst and Conduits (which are pretty neat and original paranormal powers, by the way). The gang had now left Lexus's crappy home, and her poor excuse of a mom with creepy boyfriend, to go to the Magna Virtus Academy. It's an elite school full of kids with paranormal abilities like theirs. Yes, teen angst will pursue, even above what's already there due to the whole live triangle things. Ouch. It's all wonderfully done, however, which makes this book thoroughly enjoyable.
I highly recommend this book, with three caveats. First, for maximum enjoyment you really should read book 1 before this one. Second is that Kellie McAllen clearly likes to add a teaser chapter at the end of her books. I was alert for this after book 1 and stopped just before that last chapter. My stopping point was a perfectly excellent "Happily Enough For Now" rather than a HEA, but that is all you can expect in a true series. Finally, be warned: this series is addictive stuff. Even avoiding that teaser chapter at the end I'm still pining for the next book. I'm gonna just hate waiting.
Taking Flight (The Caged Series Book 3)
Another strong chapter in Kellie McAllen's The Caged series, it's a real pleasure following along Lexus, Griffin and Phoenix as they develop in terms of maturity, understanding and power. The context may be different but the same sort of path in followed, with well-crafted new characters and some returning characters have important roles (hello, Jaxson). I'm not going to summarize the (truly excellent) plot as I don't want to accidentally spoil anything. Having said that, this isn't really the book for newcomers to the series (they really should start with book 1, which is excellent) and, as for others, the kindle blurb does a good job in describing this book and I can pretty much guarantee that if you liked the prior books you'll love this one.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended as a boxset. Here are my book-by-book reviews:
Flightless Bird (The Caged Series Book 1)
This is a powerful first book in what I strongly suspect is going to be a new addiction for me. Lexus, Phoenix, and Griffin Are all wonderfully drawn characters, and the emotional pain described by the author is palpable. That these three come together and work together to heal and protect is winderful. Frankly this book would be wonderful without any paranormal elements. Kellie McAllen is that good. That the paranormal aspect is there, and is well done, is all the more sweet. Yup, definitely addictive. And definitely recommended.
PS: There's a teaser chapter at the end. Some might want to wait and not read it until ready to read the next book. Not a problem for me as I'm rushing into the next book (that whole "addictive thing" at work), but fair warning to others.
Growing Wings (The Caged Series Book 2)
I rushed right into this book after finishing Flightless Bird. I'm happy I did. Lexus, Griffin, and Phoenix are wonderful characters and it's fun to watch them mature and develop themselves, and really learn what it means to be s powerful Catalyst and Conduits (which are pretty neat and original paranormal powers, by the way). The gang had now left Lexus's crappy home, and her poor excuse of a mom with creepy boyfriend, to go to the Magna Virtus Academy. It's an elite school full of kids with paranormal abilities like theirs. Yes, teen angst will pursue, even above what's already there due to the whole live triangle things. Ouch. It's all wonderfully done, however, which makes this book thoroughly enjoyable.
I highly recommend this book, with three caveats. First, for maximum enjoyment you really should read book 1 before this one. Second is that Kellie McAllen clearly likes to add a teaser chapter at the end of her books. I was alert for this after book 1 and stopped just before that last chapter. My stopping point was a perfectly excellent "Happily Enough For Now" rather than a HEA, but that is all you can expect in a true series. Finally, be warned: this series is addictive stuff. Even avoiding that teaser chapter at the end I'm still pining for the next book. I'm gonna just hate waiting.
Taking Flight (The Caged Series Book 3)
Another strong chapter in Kellie McAllen's The Caged series, it's a real pleasure following along Lexus, Griffin and Phoenix as they develop in terms of maturity, understanding and power. The context may be different but the same sort of path in followed, with well-crafted new characters and some returning characters have important roles (hello, Jaxson). I'm not going to summarize the (truly excellent) plot as I don't want to accidentally spoil anything. Having said that, this isn't really the book for newcomers to the series (they really should start with book 1, which is excellent) and, as for others, the kindle blurb does a good job in describing this book and I can pretty much guarantee that if you liked the prior books you'll love this one.
Highly recommended.
December 28, 2017
This is a box set from the first 3 books in The Caged Series.
Flightless Bird (The Caged Series, #1)
I couldn't drop this book until I finished reading it. Lexus had a difficult life for a teenager, having to take care of the house and her mother, who is an alcoholic and doesn't care about her daughter. Besides, her father is in prison and at school things are not good either. And when the twins, Phoenix and Griffin, arrive in town and know Lexus, the attraction between them is literally electric, but Lexus can't decide which brother is best for her. When the secrets are revealed, they will have to decide what to do with the gifts they possess.
Growing Wings (The Caged Series, #2)
One more interesting story in The Caged series. The reading is fast and the storyline kept my attention from the beginning. The whole approach to the Catalysts and Conduits concept is very interesting, especially when more characters appear in the story to reveal the different powers they possess.
Lexus remains uncertain about the decisions she must make, as well as her feelings about the twins, Griffin and Phoenix. And when a new character, Jaxson, takes an interest in her and her powers, things get really interesting.
The end of the story surprised me and I'm anxious to reading the next book, I hope all the secrets will be revealed.
Taking Flight (The Caged #3)
After all the events of the previous book, the story follows Lexus's relationship with Phoenix and Griffin, as well as the discovery of the powers they are capable of. And when Jaxson joins them and they try to figure out the whereabouts of their parents, things get interesting and tense. The story is full of startling twists, and the ending just left me open-mouthed. I can't believe that Kellie left us with this huge cliffhanger!
Flightless Bird (The Caged Series, #1)
I couldn't drop this book until I finished reading it. Lexus had a difficult life for a teenager, having to take care of the house and her mother, who is an alcoholic and doesn't care about her daughter. Besides, her father is in prison and at school things are not good either. And when the twins, Phoenix and Griffin, arrive in town and know Lexus, the attraction between them is literally electric, but Lexus can't decide which brother is best for her. When the secrets are revealed, they will have to decide what to do with the gifts they possess.
Growing Wings (The Caged Series, #2)
One more interesting story in The Caged series. The reading is fast and the storyline kept my attention from the beginning. The whole approach to the Catalysts and Conduits concept is very interesting, especially when more characters appear in the story to reveal the different powers they possess.
Lexus remains uncertain about the decisions she must make, as well as her feelings about the twins, Griffin and Phoenix. And when a new character, Jaxson, takes an interest in her and her powers, things get really interesting.
The end of the story surprised me and I'm anxious to reading the next book, I hope all the secrets will be revealed.
Taking Flight (The Caged #3)
After all the events of the previous book, the story follows Lexus's relationship with Phoenix and Griffin, as well as the discovery of the powers they are capable of. And when Jaxson joins them and they try to figure out the whereabouts of their parents, things get interesting and tense. The story is full of startling twists, and the ending just left me open-mouthed. I can't believe that Kellie left us with this huge cliffhanger!
December 26, 2017
An Exciting and Hard-to-Put-Down Series
The Caged Series is an exciting and hard-to-put-down series. This box set is Books 1-3 in the series (there is an amazing Book 4 as well). I highly recommend buying this as a boxed set because once you read the first book, you’ll definitely want to read the rest of the series.
If you like young adult romances (age 13+), paranormal stories, and reverse harem stores, this series is for you! Lexus is a 15 year old who discovers she is a “Special”, who then finds other Specials, twins, who have different powers from her. They begin attending a school for Specials, where she falls in love with both of the twins. And there is this other guy at the school, too! This series has lots of twists and turns with excellent character development as the series progresses. Exciting, fun, and suspenseful, this series is excellent!
The Caged Series is an exciting and hard-to-put-down series. This box set is Books 1-3 in the series (there is an amazing Book 4 as well). I highly recommend buying this as a boxed set because once you read the first book, you’ll definitely want to read the rest of the series.
If you like young adult romances (age 13+), paranormal stories, and reverse harem stores, this series is for you! Lexus is a 15 year old who discovers she is a “Special”, who then finds other Specials, twins, who have different powers from her. They begin attending a school for Specials, where she falls in love with both of the twins. And there is this other guy at the school, too! This series has lots of twists and turns with excellent character development as the series progresses. Exciting, fun, and suspenseful, this series is excellent!
July 20, 2018
I’d give this series a 4. I loved the concept, I flew through it and the writing was awesome! I guess my only concern or issue is the age appropriateness. The main characters were 15 and 16, and already they were having sex, dealing with pregnancy scares, and this 15 year old girl is juggling 3 guys at once. And yet it states age appropriate 13+. Maybe I’m a prude but I’d rather not teach brand new teenagers that sex is such a casual thing. Not to mention they didn’t even practice safe sex! I feel like the book should have been 18+, and frankly I wish the main characters had been older. At least 17 or 18, it still could have worked with the story line.
February 4, 2018
Great YA reverse harem series
I loved reading this series. Lexus, Phoenix, Griffin & Jaxson definitely have chemistry, and a bit of danger is in store for readers. I'd recommend this series to readers that are fans of YA paranormal with romance not bogged down with erotic activity.
I loved reading this series. Lexus, Phoenix, Griffin & Jaxson definitely have chemistry, and a bit of danger is in store for readers. I'd recommend this series to readers that are fans of YA paranormal with romance not bogged down with erotic activity.
January 17, 2018
Great read
This was a pretty great read but it was kind of old, how the twins try to out do each other instead of supporting one another. I'm not sure how I feel about the MC yet but looking forward to the next book!
This was a pretty great read but it was kind of old, how the twins try to out do each other instead of supporting one another. I'm not sure how I feel about the MC yet but looking forward to the next book!
April 10, 2018
Loved it
I was leary about reading this series but I am so glad I did. It had a unique world that was well built, plenty of action, and a slow burn reverse harem with just enough steam.
I was leary about reading this series but I am so glad I did. It had a unique world that was well built, plenty of action, and a slow burn reverse harem with just enough steam.
April 27, 2018
Heartrending
This series was spectacular. It was well written. All the characters were well done. Each one was an individual. I found myself crying in parts because it hurt to read it. I also found myself cheering for the kids. Get the series you won't go wrong.
This series was spectacular. It was well written. All the characters were well done. Each one was an individual. I found myself crying in parts because it hurt to read it. I also found myself cheering for the kids. Get the series you won't go wrong.
June 6, 2018
Fantastic
At first I was unsure about reading this story. I'd never heard anything like it, but as I read I found myself immersed within the pages. The sun set and I was still up, well past my bedtime. I just couldn't get enough!!
At first I was unsure about reading this story. I'd never heard anything like it, but as I read I found myself immersed within the pages. The sun set and I was still up, well past my bedtime. I just couldn't get enough!!
September 17, 2018
Wonderful and exciting RH series!
What a great series. Wonderful and well developed characters that you become easily invested in. A perfect slow developing RH story. It was sad and fun and sweet and exciting...it just had all the feels. Loved it!!
What a great series. Wonderful and well developed characters that you become easily invested in. A perfect slow developing RH story. It was sad and fun and sweet and exciting...it just had all the feels. Loved it!!
December 26, 2017
Amazing fantasy set of books. Loved each and every story. Can’t get better than that on a snowy day with these books to cuddle up with.
December 26, 2017
This is the first three books of the Caged Series. This series as me hook since the first book. Really loved that serie.
December 29, 2017
Wonderful series!! I want more! Well written, great plot with excellent characters. Entire series flows smoothly from one book to the next.
February 23, 2018
I really liked this series and had wished it didn't end as fast as it did. I have a hard time finding books that can grab my attention from sart to finish.
April 2, 2018
Excellent
Excellent storyline and characters that you grow to love. . . . . . . . . . . .
Excellent storyline and characters that you grow to love. . . . . . . . . . . .
June 18, 2018
Caged series
Just finished reading the whole series. I could not put it down. For a good read with young romance and a touch of drama and comedy this is for you.
Just finished reading the whole series. I could not put it down. For a good read with young romance and a touch of drama and comedy this is for you.
March 28, 2019
It is a good read for teens/young adults. It gabe me a "the feels"
October 12, 2019
I already read this series but was bored and couldn't find anything new to read so grabbed this.
September 3, 2020
Nope
I just couldn’t get in to the story. Usually when that happens I skip to the end to read the ending but not this time. It was that bad.
I just couldn’t get in to the story. Usually when that happens I skip to the end to read the ending but not this time. It was that bad.
September 26, 2021
I really loved this series, very entertaining and hilarious.Will most definitely read this series again.
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