Possession

Curse of the Draekon #2

by Samantha Britt

Lissa's brother is a traitor to the crown, and her parents are leaders of the violent rebellion.

Now, Lissa is alone in the capital, and she is forced to face life as the rumored concubine of the two princes.
When King Roderick's returns to Draek, Lissa flees from Court with the broody Prince Brion by her side.
But her journey isn't useless.
Lissa learns about ancient prophecies and prejudices which may be the key to saving humankind from King Roderick's oppressive rule. If only she could enlist the help of the overshadowing prince, she may be able to save her siblings from the hands of the oppresive king.

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Genres: Fantasy, Dragons, Romance, Royalty, Elves, Shapeshifters, Paranormal

316 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 31, 2018

About the author

Lover of all things romantasy, USAT bestselling author Samantha Britt enjoys binge reading and writing new adult fantasy and paranormal romances. Her favorite protagonists are women in the middle of discovering just what they have to offer the world, often drawn to complicated, dreamy guys in the process.

When not swooning over devastatingly handsome Fae, Samantha spends her days raising two rambunctious toddlers, snuggling her fur babies, and enjoying a date night every Friday with the man who gave her the happily ever after she always dreamed of.

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Reviews

[Candace Tidwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm hooked. I finished the 1st book and immediately jumped into this one. The author is sizzling. Possession completely captivated me. The storyline is bit faster paced than the first and works perfectly in the book. If you have read the first book then get ready for more awesome.

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[G.K. DeRosa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! I hardly ever like the second book in a series better than the first, but this one was SOOO good! Poor Lissa finds herself in a world of trouble as the secretary to the hot draekon princes especially since rumors flying around the castle are that she's their consort. I love the interactions with both princes and I will admit to even liking the love triangle of sorts. But hello... Prince Brion! I won't give away spoilers but this sequel has it all - lots of exciting twists and some steamy romance. Don't miss out on this one! And when is the last book coming out already?!

[OldBird · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm not quite sure how I feel about Lissa's second outing in dragon-shifter land. One the one hand, it started off in the same vein as the previous book - easily digestible and amusing YA fantasy. On the other, later on I found it alternately dragged and flipped to extremes. It also tried to inject something a bit more Maas-ian into the romance, which jarred with the otherwise clean and naive story we'd had so far.

The recap: Lissa is now alone in the castle under the watchful eye of Mr Anger Management (Prince Brion) and His Royal Cinnamon Roll (Prince Finn) while they work out what to do about the whole human/elven rebellion thing. She's also under the watchful gaze of Mr Everyday Sexism (Erwin - calling her "doll" must get her mad, right?) and... Well, pretty much every other male in the land. Poor Lissa just tries to carry on as her "job" as secretary to the royals takes her closer to Brion and puts her in position to cause extreme jealousy without realising it. Then comes the return of the lecherous/treacherous draekon King Roderick. Things don't look good for Lissa staying under the radar...

What made this slightly less enjoyable to me than the first book was the romance angle. Lissa seems too oblivious to it all for far too long - how can she possibly not have known that literally every guy ever (even from her past, according to her fanboys from Caldiri) have a thing for her unless they literally snog her face off? Combined with draekon court politics becoming not much more than high school catty girls and jock boys (why the girls beat her when they, as non-viable draekon partners can never "get" the prince anyway, didn't make a lot of sense to me. They call Lissa a whore, yet the whole companion system seems a bit... dodgy still, even if they have to actively volunteer for it. Why would it matter who he chose as his breeding partner?), it left me feeling a little disappointed that her character didn't really develop. She does go through some changes during the last 20% or so, but it seemed so out of the blue (although you knew she would have to be an extra-special snowflake). The fated mates trope and Lissa's sudden "wantonness" was unexpected an off-putting when I'd expected it to stay less heated. It's still YAish as nothing graphic or more intimate than aforementioned snogging happens, but the descriptions made me uncomfortable. I liked that characters weren't always who or what you thought they were, though that "I'm angry and mean because I love you" trope still makes me feel weird about the idea that they could ever be together when he's been so abusive.

Also, sorry, but odd grammar issues still persisted for the first few chapters. After that it evened out, but I did find the confusion of things like lied/laid/lay very distracting.

I did enjoy finding out some of the more mysterious things about the draekon and their ancient rivalry with the elven nations, as well as Lissa's history and the secrets of her past. While that oblivious to romance trope made the middle of the book drag for me, I kept going because it is a genuinely interesting fantasy realm.

The end goes for a couple of twists that at both pushed me away (double the fated mates! Oh wait, not really) and made me curious (just what is going on with these elves and the rebellion anyway?). I'm not sure I can take the Maas-like twists or Lissa's noted wilful ignorance of her feelings as well as her situation though, so maybe this series is one I'd have to think about finishing as it might just not be my thing.

If you're looking for something a bit "Throne of Glass" but with dragon-shifters and a more grounded leading lady (Lissa may be incurious and Mary-Sue-ish, but she doesn't big herself up or do crazy unrealistic things), then this would suit your needs.

[Jean · Rating 5 out of 5]

Delightful read!


Amellisa is a modest, prim and proper young lady. She is compassionate, kind and loves her family dearly. She may have been raised in a poor area but she definitely has good manners. It was a delight reading the last 2 books. I liked how the author was able to grasp the reader’s interest and how she was able to capture the emotions of the characters. It’s a slow burn romance but is definitely worth the wait. Loved Amelissa and Brion and I can’t wait for their adventure on the next book

[Þórey Jónsdóttir · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Swathi · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars

[Saffron · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was a very interesting concept and the first book was quite good, however, this one I found frustrating. The reason? Lissa's character developement was disapponting and spoiled this book for me and probably the next too, seeing as to how I've been dragging my feet to continue reading this series after this installment. Her non human side manifests (hardly a spoiler, we all knew it was there) and this causes a huge shift in her personality by the end of this book. She goes from being cautious, often terrified and trembling (too much trembling perhaps) to the extreme opposite and other things, because her other side takes over. I am not a fan of such themes when they're used for the character growth, since this is not something that any character could say they achieved through their own efforts and understanding. It suggests that in nature versus nurture situation, nature wins and everyone should be impressed with the heroine for that. In this instance, things happen to Lissa inside her body and she's reactive and not proactive in regards to her own personality and character. She's not an influencer, she's influenced. Also, although a bit of steel in the backbone is not a bad thing, Lissa's transformation was a bit much, she resembled a parody of a character 'After' changes. The other thing that bothered me about her personality change is that I think she underwent it in the wrong area. Lissa's biggest problem wasn't that she was cautious and had a healthy reaction to danger, her biggest character weakness was that she was clueless through her own fault - Lissa had little to no awariness about her own feelings, thoughts and actions, and also about others. The love interest says this right to her face, and what does she do, almost immediatly afterwards she tries to climb him, because extreme hormonal reaction is another trait of her nature. She again has to be reminded about that. She just never properly thinks, she has to be told. Things have to be thoroughly chewed and regurgitated for her benefit like for a baby chick. Her situation changes, but it does not really, she's still left with the same habit of drifting by just reacting, acting on emotions and refusing to think first. The result was somewhat frustrating and bland dialogue (internal monologue and conversations with other people).
I don't know if it's even fair to the story to not like it because the heroine is who she is, but as the story progressed I found her less and less likable, which even here, I believe, is unsatisfactory development.

[Natasha Clark-French · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this book but it definitely wasn't as good as the first book. It's not often that I actually find a true case of "first book syndrome" but I feel like this book was written too quickly in order to satisfy the demand from readers, like myself but I would rather wait a few extra months for a higher quality product.

Like the first book the first 30% of this book is all information, particularly political information and then a ton of action happens. I love the action scenes but the politics part is boring and could've been established by other means.

I liked that we got to learn more about Brion but I'm not a huge fan of his and the way he behaves. He's still immature in many ways.

Unfortunately, Lissa became somewhat unlikeable in the book too. In Choosen, Lissa had an inner strength that I found admirable. She reminded me a bit of Katniss, and like Katniss she needed to be strong for a little sister. Once Lorrie was removed it seemed like Lissa kind of drowned in her fear and retreated within herself. There was some personal growth but she still has a way to go before she really becomes herself again.

Another characteristic of Lissa that I disliked was her constant forced ignorance and prejudice. She doesn't want to confront any of these problems so she just puts her head down and and is then "surprised" when these problems confront her. We're told about how observant she is so these moments truly don't make sense. I was constantly exasperated by her "surprise" about one thing and then her ability to be intuitive about something else when it was necessary for the storyline. And she has clearly gained enough perspective and experience to see that her fear is a learned prejudice and not necessary anymore but she still allows herself to be caught up in it which is incredibly annoying.

I also found it easy to figure out the "plot twists" since the foreshadowing made it too obvious. When these moments finally arrived I was more relieved that it was over than excited to "discover" the information. I believe I've even figured out an obvious interpretation of Brion's prophecy that none of the characters seems to have considered yet.

IDK if I'll continue this series or not. It has incredible potential but it isn't living up to it because quality has been sacrificed for speed. Choosen is great enough to remain memorable so the author shouldn't have worried about trying to release this book as quickly but she did and now this book will be the one that's forgettable. I really hope she takes the time to develop more depth for the next book. That's the only reason I'm hanging in there and waiting but I'm not holding my breath for the next book and I'm not as excited to read it as I was for this one.

*I volunteered to read and honestly review a Kindle copy of this book*

[Emily · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received an advance review copy in exchange for an honest review (minor spoilers ahead).

So it’s actually 3.5 stars. And can I just quickly say that, like the first one, the description doesn’t do it justice? This series is like a really awesome Christmas present wrapped in newspaper: the outside doesn’t give a good indication of what’s inside.

So onto Possession. We pick up about a week after the events of Chosen and follow Lissa struggling to cope with the consequences of her new living situation. This first couple of chapters were a little filler-y because of the recap of the events of the first book, but most sequels are like that, so that wasn't surprising. Samantha Britt has once again written in a way that is easy for the reader to read, which makes it more enjoyable. We also get to see more of the world (and there’s a map!!!), and it’s interesting to see how life in other areas of the continent differs to that of Lissa’s home.

I was a little bored throughout part one though. Not much really happened that caught my interest. There were a couple of things, but it was more drama than action and it wasn’t really related to the plot. In part two, more action happened, so it’s a good thing part two is longer than part one. There were also a lot more dramatic reveals in part two, some of which were really obvious. That isn't necessarily a bad thing though; it actually gave me some satisfaction to know that I was right about something all along.

One thing I didn't enjoy in this book was the fact that it was way more focussed on romantic love, and I mean REALLY focussed. I was constantly annoyed by how many people fell in love with Lissa (in this book it's revealed to be at least three, and you're made to think four one point) and also at Lissa because of how dense she was about it. I also didn't really love any of the characters themselves. They were kind of just there doing their thing and I was a casual observer. I didn't connect with any of them and wasn't invested in any of them, which makes it hard to really enter the world. Lissa herself was also way weaker in this book, and way too dependent on Brion. Every time something happened, she either just let it happen or went running straight to Brion (in one case literally). It's like any strength she had in the first book just disappeared.

Despite this, Possession was still a good read, and if you loved the first book then you won't be disappointed. And, just like the first book, the ending really leaves you hanging, so it's going to be a long wait for the next one.

[Zael · Rating 2 out of 5]

⭐⭐
1.5 star (rounded up)
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Lissa.... Good God woman.

Look, maybe I was distracted by the world building in the first book, but Lissa is not interesting at all. She's as interesting as a rusty nail. I said it before, but the plot seems to push and bully her, and all she's able to do is react, cry, X to doubt, react some more, make assumptions, and promise to stop crying.

The plot... Other wasn't really a plot, honestly. The story focuses more on Lisa's beauty, and an incredibly fractured romance element. The entire book was just cliché trope soup, and Lissa is stranded on the lone cracker floating atop it. Every little thing that could have happened did happen, and it was fairly consecutive.

Brion just pisses me off, too. He's not really well written in this book. He contradicts himself a lot, gets angry, and despite being the choice for romance, he shows such little interest in Lissa.

He claims he cares for her, and perhaps he does in some way, but it certainly didn't feel like it was in a romantic way. Even in instances where he should feel jealousy, he doesn't even show it! I still cannot believe he let his uncle propose to Lissa, KNOWING the plan, and just laughed.

LAUGHED.

"I was afraid of what would happen if you said yes." That. Is. Not. Good. Enough. Quite honestly, for a hot minute, the entire situation felt like he brought her here so she would marry his uncle.

That entire dinner scene was not written well, in my. Opinion. The idea of the uncle proposing to her was honestly a bit surprising, but the resulting argument was Weak. If I was Lissa I would have walked my ass out and not gone back.

I'm so upset by how this book went downhill so badly, and so quickly. I'm afraid to read the third book, honestly.

[A_MOTUS · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amelissa’s life is once again twisted in something that make her wonder of her status and rumors start to spread. As elves and the King of Draekon are starting to become interested in her existence, our heroine is under the pressure of her new positions between her new-found friends in the palace and her family.
Every time you think the situation could not be more difficult, revelations on her family and on the sentiments of her entourage complicates things.
The last pages of the book are turning on an even more drastic change and Lissa learns that she will soon have to choose where she stands in the old conflict between Draekon and Elves.
This book is well-written with and insights on the logic of the main character. And even the other characters are often justifying their opinions or their actions by the rest of their comportment or by later clarifications. The story-line showed no gaps that I could see apart from little things that were obviously left for the third book. As I closed the book I was eager to open the next and last book in the curse of the Draekon series. I may have roared my frustration that I could not get my claws on the rest of the story right away.

[Leilani · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fantasy fun excursion with so much information revealed in epic bouts it was addicting to absorb. The plot has thickened as the feared King of Draekon has returned to the capital and immediately noticed Amelissa’s presence within court and his twin sons‘ s fascination with her. As Amelissa readjusts to her new lifestyle once again she slowly begins to unravel mysterious surrounding her growing connection to the one of the twin Prince’s and her own secret heritage.
Amelissa is a charming, caring female lead full of devotion and dedication and her growing romantic feelings for the Prince becoming more intriguing as it unfolds in a steady satisfying way. The epic family revealing of Lissa’s heritage are awesome and everything Lissa has learned it takes a strong female to absorb so much life changing revelations.
Prince Brion is the ever swoon-worthy, protective alpha who cares deeply for his loved ones and to learn the true depth of his character was fulfilling and exciting. The secrets he’s kept and the reasons‘ behind them and how deep his affections go.
Desperate for the conclusion in the final book Freed.

[Goldilocks In Avonlea · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this one both less than the first book and more than the first book. What I didn't like as much is the fact that there was WAY too much recap of the last book. It's always great to have a recap hidden within the first chapters of a second book. Some people do this amazingly and it feels like the re-cap is part of the the sequels story. Some are less good at this and it's a bit of an info dump or feels out of place to the books context.

In this case is was 100% info dump. It was like reading someone's recap of the first book for the first maybe 10-15 pages instead of it actually being a sequel to the first book.

It got better but even in the last chapter of the book we still had some info dump about the book before. Every time it jarred me out of the story.

Without the info dump this might have been a 3.5-4 star book but because it was throughout the entire book and super jarring when it did happen it brought this down closer to a 3.

What made this book better than the first one? In the first one it....

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[Geo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Better and faster paced than the first book.

When I started reading the first book based on a recommendation, I had no idea that I would come to enjoy the story so much. The story starts a while after the events of the first book. Lissa is now the secretary to the princes as a cover to keep her close by. Because of said closeness, unsettling rumors are cropping up, some of which have more than an emotional impact on Lissa. Things take a turn for the worse when the king comes back unexpectedly. To keep her safe, Brion takes her out of the castle and with him on a mission to gather Intel about the rebels. After a thwarted attack and a betrayal from one of their company, Brion and Lissa seek safety in another country. It's there that Lissa learns the truth about Brion and why he cares about her safety. When a while other set of truths is revealed to her, Lissa is left more confused than ever before. This series is a must-read for fans of fantasy, romance, elves and dragons. I hungrily look forward to the next book.

[theswooncollector]

DNF @ 92%

Yes, I stopped reading even though I only had a few more chapters to go. I probably should've stopped reading halfway through the book, but I wanted to give the plot a chance to become more exciting. Unfortunately, that didn't happen.

Lissa became a weakling in this book. The scared mouse routine got old quickly. At this point, she's scared of everything, probably even her own shadow lol. Where was the conviction she had in the first book? I hate the way she's trying to bury her head in the sand. Also, every male is attracted to her just because of her pretty face wtf.

Brion is another disappointment. He was dark and alluring in the first book but now it was revealed to be another case of "I was an asshole to push you away for your protection". Pet peeve.

I don't feel invested in the story and characters, and whatever interest I had when I read the first book is gone, so this is where it ends for me.

[meghann · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am 100% in love with this book, and I was grinning like a damn fool the entire time I was reading it. I loved the first book in the series, but this one somehow even managed to top that. I shipped all the possible ships. Usually I'm rooting for two characters and will be annoyed at others' attempts to interfere. Not here. This could have gone so many ways, and I was here for it all. And I would not have been mad had this evolved into a reverse harem situation. But I do love where everything ended up, and the next book looks like it will be so fun to read. Lissa is amazing and I love how she felt comfortable enough to start letting her strong sassy side come out. I was definitely not expecting one of the revelations in this, and I can't wait to see how it all plays out.

***I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary ARC of this book.***

[Rasa Ievkalne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Heroine slowly but steadily degrades in infantile being. Yes,it was entertaining read regardless of very predictable plot and events. It was this lack of surprises and peaks of authors imagination that I can't rate it higher than 3 stars. For 4 stars I have to be impressed by book. It is a pity to give it the same rating as I usually give to semi trashy alien romances,but c'mon, rating have to be earned and not just given for getting published.

Now,my biggest issue. I closed the last page only 10 min ago and am trying to summarise the whole book in my head. For sutch page count I can summarise the whole book in 4 sentences to convey what noteworthy happened in it. Is that supposed to be enough?
It is not a boring book but it is not memorable or even crucial to read before the next installment.

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Any worries that this sequel might suffer from "second book syndrome" were immediately erased as soon as I started reading. Book two does a wonderful job of tying together the plot lines and reveals from book one, while effortlessly continuing the greater story. It was impossible not to love Brion as more of his personality revealed itself, and it was immensely enjoyable watching Amelissa grow and adapt as life as she knew it changed around her. At no point did the story drag on OR feel rushed, despite being a slow-burn!

Another fantastic job done by Samantha! She knows just how to reel you in and develop emotional investment into the story and characters. I cannot wait to get my hands on book 3 and follow Lissa through the end of this story!

[Martatomem · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an ARC this morning and already finished the book!
It was an awaited break from my studying and I was thankfully sucked in and kept entertained for the entirety of the book
The only thing I would improve is how Lissa's and Brion's relationship develops. There seems to be, instead of a struggle, an immediate acceptance of each other and their bond. It would have been nice to see them acknowledge their bond but not see an immediate change in their dynamics.
Just would have liked to see a little more of others seeing their relationship and them trying to come t terms with it
So happy I got to read this book early and provide an honest review
Thank you Samantha Britt

[Kelly Stepp · Rating 5 out of 5]

A thrilling, slow-burn that will leave you hanging and begging for the next one. Once you start it, there's no stopping until you finish it. I love Britt's writing style and mastery of the slow-burn. She knows just how to build the tension and anticipation, then draw it out, leaving you giddy and reeling. Although the first book was a little slow for me at times, this one was more evenly paced and action oriented. The characters are all so unique and I love how some still have me unsure of their motives. I have fallen in love with this series and can't wait to see what's sure to be an epic conclusion.

[Katherine Bogle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Possession was a wicked continuation to book 1, Chosen, which I completely fell in love with! Book 2 finds our heroine in a lot more trouble and a LOT of danger. The characters continue to develop, and aside from a kind of sudden, but expected change towards the end, it was all very believable and well done.

The story itself is moving along at a nice clip and I'm really enjoying the slow-burn romance parts of it. My favourite part though definitely had to be learning more about our heroine, who is learning some startling things about herself! I won't spoil what, but let's just say even I didn't see it coming!

Stellar follow up novel, and I cannot wait for book 3!!

[LooseBoots · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow. What a magnificent story. The revelation at the end was breathtaking. The first book in the series I really enjoyed. This second book in the trilogy was awesome and left me impatient to read the final book.
I have enjoyed so much sharing Lissa’s journey of discovery. It’s amazing as I always said I didn’t like romance novels.
But this series is not just that. It a magical roller coaster ride of discovery. It has passion, Magic , dragons , elves, draekon, mystery and excitement. I may have left some descriptive out but suffice to say it’s truly a brilliant read.
It’s been a privilege to be part of the process.
Thank you Samantha for your creation.
Most definitely recommended.

[Brenna Vreeland · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one was even better than the first. Everything about Lissa and Brion makes my heart happy. I thoroughly sobbed quite a few times from frustration and happiness and heart break. "I glanced at the prince, and my shock amplified as he turned towards me and gave me a quick wink. My mouth almost dropped. Did Prince Brion just wink at me?"
WHY YES LISSA YES HE DID! I'm so excited and very devastated that there is only one more book left in this amazing series.
Just like the first book it keeps you guessing and springs surprises left and right.

[Beth Elersich · Rating 4 out of 5]

Grammar,grammar,grammar. Past perfect tense unused properly. Switching tenses within one sentence. Words missing or misplaced. Plurals ending in s and the use and placement of apostrophes. Edit edit edit. Proofread, proofread, proofread. Placement of words within a sentence.
Good storyline. 5 star worthy if corrections are made.
The lack of the above, very distracting issues not only detract and interfere with the enjoyment of the book, but also contribute to the “dumbing down” of American readers and poorly represent Americans as being literate.

[Letty · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG! That ending!!!! I need to know more!!!
I love Britt's writing style! This book does not disappoint, it is an amazing continuation of the story; with lots of intrigue, mysteries and unexpected plot twists to keep you engaged and wishing for more. I couldn't put it down, I'm sooo ready for book 3!!!! I'm really looking forward to the next installment. This is a truly wonderful series and I can't recommend it enough!

*I received an advanced readers copy*

[Mercysk28 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Better than the first!

This second book in the series was better than the first but there is still little action and the pace is really slow! The whole book consisted of nothing until the very end! I like the characters and the plot but I feel I'm going to pull my hair out with these drawn out books! Books 1 and 2 should've been one book! Maybe the third book will be much improved!

[Terri · Rating 5 out of 5]

Better than expected!

I don’t typically leave reviews but I’ve been in a SLUMP and this series is bringing me out of it in the best ways. I love the characters and the world building. They have all evolved so beautifully but still enough of a mystery to want to keep reading and finish the series. Slow burn (x100), but somehow that didn’t bother me at all because of the chemistry and banter so worth the read!

[Brianna Masson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lissa had no choice  but stay behind to save her brother and sister. Prince Brion made Lissa movie in to his and Finn quarters to keep her closer. As days goes by Brion sheilds start to lower and Lissa sees the true Brion. I can keep going about this story but I will end up spoiling major events. So i highly recommend reading this book, this series is amazing you will get hooked in the first page

[Kimberly · Rating 5 out of 5]

I recieved an ARC in exchange for an honest review

I never read the first in this series but this one I loved. Lessie finding out who she really is and what she must do, having to be sperated from the person she loves. I dont want to post any spoilers but I cant wait for the last book. Im about to go buy the first one.