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Aileen Travers #3
Moonlight's Ambassador
Aileen has always been certain of a few undeniable facts—black raspberry is the only ice cream flavor that matters, vampires can't be trusted, and her loyalty, once given, is unquestionable. When a late-night visitor shows up needing her help, she agrees without hesitation.
It's not long before a pounding at her door reminds her that nothing is ever as straightforward as it seems. Now, with her friend missing, Aileen realizes her simple favor leads to consequences she cannot avoid as she finds herself drawn further into a world she’s done everything to escape.
As loyalties are tested, Aileen will need to decide how far she will go in the name of friendship. Because bodies are dropping and the trail leads right back to one she holds dear. Will she stand fast in her beliefs or will she be forced to betray another?
One thing is clear—her choice may lead to her salvation or her doom.
It's not long before a pounding at her door reminds her that nothing is ever as straightforward as it seems. Now, with her friend missing, Aileen realizes her simple favor leads to consequences she cannot avoid as she finds herself drawn further into a world she’s done everything to escape.
As loyalties are tested, Aileen will need to decide how far she will go in the name of friendship. Because bodies are dropping and the trail leads right back to one she holds dear. Will she stand fast in her beliefs or will she be forced to betray another?
One thing is clear—her choice may lead to her salvation or her doom.
236 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 6, 2018
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T.A. White
25 books3,558 followersWriting is my first love. Even before I could read or put coherent sentences down on paper, I would beg the older kids to team up with me for the purpose of crafting ghost stories to share with our friends. This first writing partnership came to a tragic end when my coauthor decided to quit a day later, and I threw my cookies at her head. Today, I stick with solo writing, telling the stories that would otherwise keep me up at night.
Most days (and nights) are spent feeding my tea addiction while defending the computer keyboard from my feline companion, Loki, who would like to try her paw at typing.
Most days (and nights) are spent feeding my tea addiction while defending the computer keyboard from my feline companion, Loki, who would like to try her paw at typing.
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January 11, 2021
One way to describe T.A. White's books is unpredictably predictable.
I have read enough T. A White's books to realize that she uses the same pattern and plot devices again and again. Unfortunately, apart from being unoriginal, they annoy me. It is the same story again and again. Same pattern.
Some of her favourite recurring annoying (to me)plot devices are:
-The male protagonists are arrogant, powerful manipulators who think they know the best. This one is one that I hate most. I have never ever liked any one of the male protagonists. They are deliberately in the position of power where they manipulate the heroine to bring them in a position that is subservient to them, all the while being so arrogant that I feel like slapping them silly. All of them have the same personality. All of them, at one or the other time, have physically at least tried to restrain the heroine.
-The female protagonists are easily manipulated, a nosey do-gooder who put on a good show of being plucky but eventually give in for some or the other manufactured reason. And some of the reasons are convenient plot devices that apparently forces the 'girl' and the 'boy' together. Oh, and they always, always are "infatuated" with a jerk that is forcing them in a terrible situation.
-Romance ends and begins with lust, with few vaguely philosophical conversations in between. The guy starts off fascinated with the heroine, and the heroine is unrealistically attracted to the jerk. I never feel any love between them. The guy never changes, and the heroine ultimately becomes a push-over.
- Other people, and I am not talking about the villains here, always have conveniently more power; be it financial, political or magical. Take Liam's marking Aileen in this book. That was just a highly convenient tool to throw them together. It doesn't follow the magical universe's rules that are created. And take Aileen's reaction to the said mark. She hates Peter's mark but keeps making out with Liam despite his mark being completely non-consensual.
- Some people need saving for whom the heroine takes on personal debt and risks her personal safety. These people are some stupid people who are too stupid to take care of themselves and need the heroines to save them but end up somehow being in trouble nevertheless.
- Debts work only one way. The heroine is indebted to all the powerful people who create the situation to indebt her so that they can manipulate her; but when she saves their butt, they feel free to ignore it. It annoys me to hell that the heroines are so powerless. And conveniently stupid sometimes. (Like, when she doesn't ask the soceror to not torture before she frees him when that was why she was previously not freeing him). I understand bad situations that heroines overcome, but here, the stories are all about how the heroines learn to live with it and then promptly fall in love with the guy. It makes her pathetic.
-And did I mention the death threats to her family and friends? That is yet another common plot device that is used to make the heroine compliant. And they are so frequent that apparently, the heroine doesn't even remember that. Because I would definitely not fall in love with a guy who "whammies" and threatens my family.
Mostly, the world and names of the character changes, but overall, it remains the same. Predicatably unpredicatable. Or was it Unpredicatably predicatable?
Basically, I hate the male protagonists, have hope for the female protagonists that is eventually dashed and strive to NOT look at the plot too closely. Other then that, the world-building is well done, writing pretty good and action interesting enough.
I have read enough T. A White's books to realize that she uses the same pattern and plot devices again and again. Unfortunately, apart from being unoriginal, they annoy me. It is the same story again and again. Same pattern.
Some of her favourite recurring annoying (to me)plot devices are:
-The male protagonists are arrogant, powerful manipulators who think they know the best. This one is one that I hate most. I have never ever liked any one of the male protagonists. They are deliberately in the position of power where they manipulate the heroine to bring them in a position that is subservient to them, all the while being so arrogant that I feel like slapping them silly. All of them have the same personality. All of them, at one or the other time, have physically at least tried to restrain the heroine.
-The female protagonists are easily manipulated, a nosey do-gooder who put on a good show of being plucky but eventually give in for some or the other manufactured reason. And some of the reasons are convenient plot devices that apparently forces the 'girl' and the 'boy' together. Oh, and they always, always are "infatuated" with a jerk that is forcing them in a terrible situation.
-Romance ends and begins with lust, with few vaguely philosophical conversations in between. The guy starts off fascinated with the heroine, and the heroine is unrealistically attracted to the jerk. I never feel any love between them. The guy never changes, and the heroine ultimately becomes a push-over.
- Other people, and I am not talking about the villains here, always have conveniently more power; be it financial, political or magical. Take Liam's marking Aileen in this book. That was just a highly convenient tool to throw them together. It doesn't follow the magical universe's rules that are created. And take Aileen's reaction to the said mark. She hates Peter's mark but keeps making out with Liam despite his mark being completely non-consensual.
- Some people need saving for whom the heroine takes on personal debt and risks her personal safety. These people are some stupid people who are too stupid to take care of themselves and need the heroines to save them but end up somehow being in trouble nevertheless.
- Debts work only one way. The heroine is indebted to all the powerful people who create the situation to indebt her so that they can manipulate her; but when she saves their butt, they feel free to ignore it. It annoys me to hell that the heroines are so powerless. And conveniently stupid sometimes. (Like, when she doesn't ask the soceror to not torture before she frees him when that was why she was previously not freeing him). I understand bad situations that heroines overcome, but here, the stories are all about how the heroines learn to live with it and then promptly fall in love with the guy. It makes her pathetic.
-And did I mention the death threats to her family and friends? That is yet another common plot device that is used to make the heroine compliant. And they are so frequent that apparently, the heroine doesn't even remember that. Because I would definitely not fall in love with a guy who "whammies" and threatens my family.
Mostly, the world and names of the character changes, but overall, it remains the same. Predicatably unpredicatable. Or was it Unpredicatably predicatable?
Basically, I hate the male protagonists, have hope for the female protagonists that is eventually dashed and strive to NOT look at the plot too closely. Other then that, the world-building is well done, writing pretty good and action interesting enough.
May 9, 2023
The more I read of this series the more I'm loving it. Aileen is such an awesome heroine. We learn a little bit more about her with each book. It's pretty exciting to see new pieces to the puzzle. It also makes me hungry to learn everything.
The overall story of each book are very similar and not in a bad way. I'm enjoying each mystery she stumbles upon. This is also how we are learning more about her past and her new future.
There is still only a spark of a romance in this series but it's enough to have me enthralled to what could be as it slowly unfurls. I love Liam's obsession with her.
I'm so glad there is another book I can jump right on. I don't know how many are planned in this series but it sure is going to be hard to wait for each book until it's done. I'm off to read book 4.
The overall story of each book are very similar and not in a bad way. I'm enjoying each mystery she stumbles upon. This is also how we are learning more about her past and her new future.
There is still only a spark of a romance in this series but it's enough to have me enthralled to what could be as it slowly unfurls. I love Liam's obsession with her.
I'm so glad there is another book I can jump right on. I don't know how many are planned in this series but it sure is going to be hard to wait for each book until it's done. I'm off to read book 4.
June 27, 2020
Ugh.
I just can't.
I was struggling with all the stuff that I called out in my review of book 2, and how all of that horrible bullshit just seems to be getting worse. So I peeked at some reviews for later books in the series, to see if Aileen EVER gets some fucking agency, or if she's just constantly broken, manipulated, or brute-forced to do what the condescending assholes of the vampire and werewolf world decide she needs to do.
It doesn't get better, y'all. According to some reviews for book 4, it gets worse. And she just slowly acclimates to deciding oh hey, the big boys had it right all along, I'll just go along with them and do whatever they say. So she's basically battered into submission, eventually, and never actually gets the ability to stand up for herself.
Gag me.
I'm out.
I just can't.
I was struggling with all the stuff that I called out in my review of book 2, and how all of that horrible bullshit just seems to be getting worse. So I peeked at some reviews for later books in the series, to see if Aileen EVER gets some fucking agency, or if she's just constantly broken, manipulated, or brute-forced to do what the condescending assholes of the vampire and werewolf world decide she needs to do.
It doesn't get better, y'all. According to some reviews for book 4, it gets worse. And she just slowly acclimates to deciding oh hey, the big boys had it right all along, I'll just go along with them and do whatever they say. So she's basically battered into submission, eventually, and never actually gets the ability to stand up for herself.
Gag me.
I'm out.
July 18, 2021
3.5
Glad Caroline is back and I'm glad their friendships is being given a chance! But....my issues with the last books are still a present and continuing theme *cough* Pushy romance- manipulation- no agency *cough*
But I will probably read on because I like the story and I'm a glutton for punishment I guess.
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Glad Caroline is back and I'm glad their friendships is being given a chance! But....my issues with the last books are still a present and continuing theme *cough* Pushy romance- manipulation- no agency *cough*
But I will probably read on because I like the story and I'm a glutton for punishment I guess.
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February 2, 2021
I love it. What can I say?
November 17, 2025
Another quick and easy read with not a lot going on. This installment in the series is exactly like the previous two. Aileen gets pushed into doing something to save someone she loves, Liam is there to annoy, boss her around, be smug, be right. Her sire is there to demand things from her. Caroline is back and is in trouble and Aileen is in the thick of it trying to help her. I don't know, for someone who is so stubborn she sure does end up doing what other people want from her anyway. I will continue the series because they are good as a book i can read in short burst and not lose any of the plot along the way. They are formulaic and cookie cutter, but I still enjoyed reading them.
July 14, 2020
Upping The Heat
This is not a paranormal romance, this is definitely an Urban Fantasy with some very very slow burn romance going on. However, there are definitely some sparks flying in this book between Aileen and Liam.
It’s a few months since Caroline was bitten by the werewolf and she has refused to see Aileen or pass on information to her in that time, blaming Aileen for her situation. This means Aileen is quite surprised when she finds Caroline at her door. It turns out Caroline is like Aileen in that she doesn’t want to be controlled, and really hates being part of the pack. Plus, she’s been having problems with one of the wolves out on the Farm. It also turns out that she has demon taint from the incident where she was turned, making her much more dangerous.
When Aileen hides her overnight it leads to the wolves demanding she be incarcerated whilst they find Caroline and the vampires jump on board with that idea. The vampires take every opportunity to draw Aileen into the fold and she is kicking and screaming the whole way.
I like that this book was able to help Aileen get a perspective on the reasons why a yearling vampire is usually bound to service, she just happens to be very unusual. In arguing with Caroline, Aileen’s eyes are opened by her own reasoning. That doesn’t mean she’s happy about the vampires taking over things.
Aileen seems to be moving onwards in her life after getting stuck somewhat after her transition. Having Caroline back in her life has done her some good.
This is not a paranormal romance, this is definitely an Urban Fantasy with some very very slow burn romance going on. However, there are definitely some sparks flying in this book between Aileen and Liam.
It’s a few months since Caroline was bitten by the werewolf and she has refused to see Aileen or pass on information to her in that time, blaming Aileen for her situation. This means Aileen is quite surprised when she finds Caroline at her door. It turns out Caroline is like Aileen in that she doesn’t want to be controlled, and really hates being part of the pack. Plus, she’s been having problems with one of the wolves out on the Farm. It also turns out that she has demon taint from the incident where she was turned, making her much more dangerous.
When Aileen hides her overnight it leads to the wolves demanding she be incarcerated whilst they find Caroline and the vampires jump on board with that idea. The vampires take every opportunity to draw Aileen into the fold and she is kicking and screaming the whole way.
I like that this book was able to help Aileen get a perspective on the reasons why a yearling vampire is usually bound to service, she just happens to be very unusual. In arguing with Caroline, Aileen’s eyes are opened by her own reasoning. That doesn’t mean she’s happy about the vampires taking over things.
Aileen seems to be moving onwards in her life after getting stuck somewhat after her transition. Having Caroline back in her life has done her some good.
November 7, 2021
I have to admit, Aileen is the least favourite of Ms. White’s heroines for me.
Despite her kick ass character, her stubbornness made she, kind of a TSTL heroine too 🙄.
Also, the romance is still thin on the ground but is starting.
However, the storyline is getting very interesting 😍.
❤️❤️❤️
Despite her kick ass character, her stubbornness made she, kind of a TSTL heroine too 🙄.
Also, the romance is still thin on the ground but is starting.
However, the storyline is getting very interesting 😍.
❤️❤️❤️
June 17, 2019
I really love this series and highly recommend this book.
June 20, 2025
3.5 Stars
The Aileen Travers series has become a comfort read for me. I admire T. A. White's ability to tell a story slowly enough to let it be driven by the emotions and changing perceptions of the main character rather than by the specific challenge that drives each book. I like that, in this third book, Aileen Travers is not quite the same person she was in the first book. How could she be after she's been through so much and learned so much,. Yet, the core of who she is hasn't changed. She has adapted, even compromised but she's done it consciously.
The plot in this book is driven mostly by Aileen's struggle to prove that Caroline, her best friend since childhood, is not an out-of-control killer who needs to be put down. Her struggle is made more challenging both because Aileen already feels guilty because Caroline was turned into a werewolf only because Aileen put her at risk by dragging her into supernatural business and because all the evidence says that Caroline IS an out-of-control killer who needs to be put down.
The plot works well. There are lots of twists and surprises and lots of action that puts Aileen at risk. I enjoyed that part of the story. Even so, what I enjoyed most was watching Aileen reassess the vampire world that she's been resisting joining and confronting what she is and isn't willing to do to survive.
The supernatural world that Aileen is a part of comes to life more fully with each book. Travers' world has many of the usual attributes of Urban Fantasy: politicised vampires who think they're better than everyone else; werewolves who need to pack to keep their inner wolf under control; magic uses seeking power and Fey who no one seems fully to understand. What makes it different is Travers herself. I love how the vampires' obsession with hierarchy amuses and frustrates her, how she accepts that she's normally the weakest supernatural in the room but still pushes the buttons of the powerful people around her to get her way. Most of all, I like that she can see the damage she's done to herself and others, knows it can't be undone and keeps moving forward anyway.
I'm grateful that the unresolved sexual tension trope between Aileen and Liam is used lightly, skillfully, and with humour.
I'm already looking forward to 'Dawn's Envoy' the next book in the series.
A big part of my enjoyment of the series comes from Natasha Sudek's slightly quirky but deeply appropriate narration. Click on the YouTube link below to hear a sample.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0zJD...
The Aileen Travers series has become a comfort read for me. I admire T. A. White's ability to tell a story slowly enough to let it be driven by the emotions and changing perceptions of the main character rather than by the specific challenge that drives each book. I like that, in this third book, Aileen Travers is not quite the same person she was in the first book. How could she be after she's been through so much and learned so much,. Yet, the core of who she is hasn't changed. She has adapted, even compromised but she's done it consciously.
The plot in this book is driven mostly by Aileen's struggle to prove that Caroline, her best friend since childhood, is not an out-of-control killer who needs to be put down. Her struggle is made more challenging both because Aileen already feels guilty because Caroline was turned into a werewolf only because Aileen put her at risk by dragging her into supernatural business and because all the evidence says that Caroline IS an out-of-control killer who needs to be put down.
The plot works well. There are lots of twists and surprises and lots of action that puts Aileen at risk. I enjoyed that part of the story. Even so, what I enjoyed most was watching Aileen reassess the vampire world that she's been resisting joining and confronting what she is and isn't willing to do to survive.
The supernatural world that Aileen is a part of comes to life more fully with each book. Travers' world has many of the usual attributes of Urban Fantasy: politicised vampires who think they're better than everyone else; werewolves who need to pack to keep their inner wolf under control; magic uses seeking power and Fey who no one seems fully to understand. What makes it different is Travers herself. I love how the vampires' obsession with hierarchy amuses and frustrates her, how she accepts that she's normally the weakest supernatural in the room but still pushes the buttons of the powerful people around her to get her way. Most of all, I like that she can see the damage she's done to herself and others, knows it can't be undone and keeps moving forward anyway.
I'm grateful that the unresolved sexual tension trope between Aileen and Liam is used lightly, skillfully, and with humour.
I'm already looking forward to 'Dawn's Envoy' the next book in the series.
A big part of my enjoyment of the series comes from Natasha Sudek's slightly quirky but deeply appropriate narration. Click on the YouTube link below to hear a sample.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0zJD...
July 30, 2024
Now I'm 100% hooked.
August 7, 2023
The books are very readable, but Aileen’s lack of autonomy is getting on my nerves. She is under everyone’s thumb.
May 15, 2023
3.5 stars★★★☆☆
First read: July 2020
Second read: May 2023
Alieen Travers series reviews:
#1 Shadow's Messenger: ★★★★☆
#2 Midnight's Emissary: ★★★★☆☆
#3 Moonlight's Ambassador: ★★★☆☆
#4 Dawn's Envoy: ★★★★★
#5 Twilight's Herald: ★★★★★
#6 Nightfall's Prophet: pre-ordered - 16th May release
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April 26, 2019
3 1/2
I would rate this higher if all that manipulation had some consequences. She's angry but I don't really buy it. I need rage and some serious cold shoulder rather than this unbelievable romantic thread.
Still this series improved much from book 1.
I would rate this higher if all that manipulation had some consequences. She's angry but I don't really buy it. I need rage and some serious cold shoulder rather than this unbelievable romantic thread.
Still this series improved much from book 1.
January 27, 2019
4.5 stars
August 15, 2021
The series is good. I just don't think the heroine is a particularity likable character. She's quite like a porcupine -just.. Prickly and abrasive and I don't see why the other characters are so taken with her. She has mellowed out since the start of the series. At the end of book 2 I wasn't sure if I would continue...
But the rest of it - the characters, story, writing, etc. is very good. Even her sex scenes are better than those typically found in UF (urban fantasy)¹...
¹ compared to Debbie Cassidy's scenes they're amazing. Cassidy writes abysmal scenes though, (not Harlequin cringe, but just unsexy) so take that as you will.
But the rest of it - the characters, story, writing, etc. is very good. Even her sex scenes are better than those typically found in UF (urban fantasy)¹...
¹ compared to Debbie Cassidy's scenes they're amazing. Cassidy writes abysmal scenes though, (not Harlequin cringe, but just unsexy) so take that as you will.
April 16, 2025
lol the fact that everyone is all "why won't you give up your life for 100 years?" is honestly ridiculous. Especially when [redacted] acts like their 1 year of seclusion is equivalent to 100 years of servitude. Like damn...
I'm glad we got more answers. Seems like Aiden is gone for now? Liam is growing on me... a little, but only because he does actually seem to care about her. He just doesn't seem to respect her need for being an individual.
Still have no idea where she is getting bagged blood from????
I'm still really enjoying these though. I'm off to start book 4!
I'm glad we got more answers. Seems like Aiden is gone for now? Liam is growing on me... a little, but only because he does actually seem to care about her. He just doesn't seem to respect her need for being an individual.
Still have no idea where she is getting bagged blood from????
I'm still really enjoying these though. I'm off to start book 4!
February 1, 2025
Well, as I’ve been hoping, I am enjoying this series more as it continues.
October 7, 2018
ok
I feel this series while ok, isn't as great as the pathfinder trilogy. it got tired very quickly in book 1 continuing on, with the crappy way the vampires treated Aileen and taking away any freedom or real choices she has trying to protect family and her independence. after all that she has done and lives she saved even though all her suffering is caused by them they just continue to take and take. now she's even lost her job that she really seemed to enjoy on a weird level and they taken over her apartment building. while she's a a caring, strong protecring character..she wins very little in each book leaving things unbalanced.
I feel this series while ok, isn't as great as the pathfinder trilogy. it got tired very quickly in book 1 continuing on, with the crappy way the vampires treated Aileen and taking away any freedom or real choices she has trying to protect family and her independence. after all that she has done and lives she saved even though all her suffering is caused by them they just continue to take and take. now she's even lost her job that she really seemed to enjoy on a weird level and they taken over her apartment building. while she's a a caring, strong protecring character..she wins very little in each book leaving things unbalanced.
May 30, 2022
I’m actually really enjoying this engaging paranormal mystery series at this point. Aileen’s stubborn refusal to do ANYTHING the vampires want her to do, even against her own best interests, was at the point that it made her look just like the tantrum throwing child they accused her of. BUT hallelujah! Things started to change as this story continued and by the end she has compromised at least enough that things are looking very interesting! This series grows on ya, folks! It’s extremely readable and surprisingly addicting.
February 28, 2018
Couldn't put it down
I loved this story, I couldn't put it down. The characters were as intriguing and captivating as ever, as well as stubborn, and the storyline really grabbed my attention, I couldn't put the book down until I had finished it. I hope the next book will be out soon.
I loved this story, I couldn't put it down. The characters were as intriguing and captivating as ever, as well as stubborn, and the storyline really grabbed my attention, I couldn't put the book down until I had finished it. I hope the next book will be out soon.
September 21, 2023
Better now that we have the sizzling bubbling hot romance brewed and served. I appreciate that all the characters, even the side ones, are so developed and rounded, that I look forward to them poking into scenes.
July 18, 2019
3.5 stars
May 19, 2025
Things are getting more and more interesting, Caroline is now an important character, but Peter is seen, unfortunately, too little. Between Liam and Aileen things continue, among innuendos and more or less veiled glances. Thomas' targets are still not very clear to me, but certainly till now he is not lovable
Le cose si fanno sempre piú interessanti, Caroline é un personaggio ormai importante, ma Peter si vede purtroppo troppo poco. Tra Liam ed Aileen le cose proseguono, tra innuendo e sguardi piú o meno velati. Thomas non mi é ancora molto chiaro, ma certo fino ad esso non ne esce bene.
Le cose si fanno sempre piú interessanti, Caroline é un personaggio ormai importante, ma Peter si vede purtroppo troppo poco. Tra Liam ed Aileen le cose proseguono, tra innuendo e sguardi piú o meno velati. Thomas non mi é ancora molto chiaro, ma certo fino ad esso non ne esce bene.
March 15, 2023
This third part I liked less than the first two. The plot does not advance much and its resolution is not very convincing. In addition, some secondary characters are annoying and made me cringe. I have the impression that the author also takes malicious pleasure in distilling information about her universe drop by drop, an irritating technique that she has since pushed to its apogee in her SF series "The Firebird Chronicles".
July 26, 2020
see review of book 1
October 16, 2020
Bu kitapta Aileen arakdaşı Caroline sebebi ile kurt meselelerine dahil oluyor. Liam ile işler daha da ilerliyor. Aileen kendine ait yeni şeyler öğreniyor
August 25, 2020
Ok deep breaths people, deep breaths.
About 20% into the book I got this nagging feeling. This kind of "yep something ain't right around here" feeling.
And gods damned it turned true.
Hello friends welcome to the third turn of Aileen Travers and her inability to listen to sound advice misadventures.
Previously Aileen's friend Caroline was turned into a werewolf against her will. This caused their already fractious friendship to take a serious nosedive. So marvel as Aileen, rather than take any advice outside of her own prejudiced (against the supernatural) viewpoint decides she's got this.
And then groan when you realize she really don't.
Some good character work here with Thomas and Liam, as well as new chars either briefly glimpsed last book (the neighbors!) or given something other then frat boy himbo lines (Nathan! Welcome to being nuanced!).
Still the mystery portion needs some work. I guess the bad guy, and some of the motivations, pretty quick and honestly watching them try to weasel out of their bad behavior made me really doubt their intelligence.
New power-ups for Aileen as well as some uncomfortable realizations.
And so much catch phrase repetition. I'm not sure if its because I'm reading these so rapidly back to back or what but some stock phrases exist and are used constantly. It gives description scenes a hint of sameness.
About 20% into the book I got this nagging feeling. This kind of "yep something ain't right around here" feeling.
And gods damned it turned true.
Hello friends welcome to the third turn of Aileen Travers and her inability to listen to sound advice misadventures.
Previously Aileen's friend Caroline was turned into a werewolf against her will. This caused their already fractious friendship to take a serious nosedive. So marvel as Aileen, rather than take any advice outside of her own prejudiced (against the supernatural) viewpoint decides she's got this.
And then groan when you realize she really don't.
Some good character work here with Thomas and Liam, as well as new chars either briefly glimpsed last book (the neighbors!) or given something other then frat boy himbo lines (Nathan! Welcome to being nuanced!).
Still the mystery portion needs some work. I guess the bad guy, and some of the motivations, pretty quick and honestly watching them try to weasel out of their bad behavior made me really doubt their intelligence.
New power-ups for Aileen as well as some uncomfortable realizations.
And so much catch phrase repetition. I'm not sure if its because I'm reading these so rapidly back to back or what but some stock phrases exist and are used constantly. It gives description scenes a hint of sameness.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 13, 2023
Here’s a pet peeve: I get that they’re going with themes titles but again, the title made no sense in the context of the book. Moonlight - maybe. Ambassador? Not even close.
June 19, 2023
4.5 stars - This series is just such a good read for me and I love each book more! All the relationships and characters are great and each mystery definitely sucks me in. I liked how this one built off the previous book and answered some of the things left hanging. It’s great getting more of the world picture. I thought this one was really fun, I loved Nathan and was so glad he was present more. Him and Aileen are hilarious and the bond slowly forming there is cute, definitely big brother vibes - both protective and teasing in all the best ways. All the enforcers are great, they’re all intriguing and I’m excited to see how Aileen’s bond with them develops. Especially with Anton lol.
I’m loving the developments of Liam and Aileen, they just can’t keep away from each other or help themselves lol. Liam is lowkey obsessed and I love it! Despite Aileen largely not wanting anything to do with him, she really can’t deny their connection and when she feeds… omg steamy. Their soft moments always get me, so tender and sweet. Liam might be a bit underhanded at times but it never feels that manipulative to me because honestly he is trying to help and protect her, Aileen is very jaded and has a bunch of pre-conceived misconceptions about the vamps. But it’s good seeing her slowly (very slowly) open up to both reason and the vampires, whilst preserving what makes her herself.
Caroline is great, her friendship with Aileen is definitely right for them and what they both desperately need. Lowkey heartbreaking at times and I love how they keep fighting for it, despite everything going on and them not always being the best to each other (not that that is really their fault in the big picture). It’s very real, especially given the paranormal circumstances. Excited to see how they move forward.
Thomas is getting more and more interesting, him and Aileen have a long way to go but the tiny progress here was satisfying. And that one soft moment was just so good!!! Like I can’t wait for there to be more sire/father vibes between them; more understanding, care and acceptance but also keeping the attitude and stubbornness (so entertaining).
Again, I just love TA White’s writing and this series is such a blast.
I’m loving the developments of Liam and Aileen, they just can’t keep away from each other or help themselves lol. Liam is lowkey obsessed and I love it! Despite Aileen largely not wanting anything to do with him, she really can’t deny their connection and when she feeds… omg steamy. Their soft moments always get me, so tender and sweet. Liam might be a bit underhanded at times but it never feels that manipulative to me because honestly he is trying to help and protect her, Aileen is very jaded and has a bunch of pre-conceived misconceptions about the vamps. But it’s good seeing her slowly (very slowly) open up to both reason and the vampires, whilst preserving what makes her herself.
Caroline is great, her friendship with Aileen is definitely right for them and what they both desperately need. Lowkey heartbreaking at times and I love how they keep fighting for it, despite everything going on and them not always being the best to each other (not that that is really their fault in the big picture). It’s very real, especially given the paranormal circumstances. Excited to see how they move forward.
Thomas is getting more and more interesting, him and Aileen have a long way to go but the tiny progress here was satisfying. And that one soft moment was just so good!!! Like I can’t wait for there to be more sire/father vibes between them; more understanding, care and acceptance but also keeping the attitude and stubbornness (so entertaining).
Again, I just love TA White’s writing and this series is such a blast.
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