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Nakaka #1
On a Wing and a Prayer
This book talks about rape in some detail, but not descriptive. Nonconsensual sex is spoken of as is some bondage situations.
Nakaka or gargoyles to many were created by two gods to protect humans. When the humans betray them the Nakaka flee and anger the gods. As punishment, the Nakaka have never found another mate and therefore they can no longer reproduce any of their kind.
It has taken over two hundred years, but finally there is one of the gods creation that proves their worthiness to have all Nakaka forgiven, but there is a catch.
Petree offers his life for those being held prisoner with him willing to endure anything in order to keep them safe as well as a secret he holds. When death is emanate, he is surprised to come face to face with his creators. Now he has a choice to make, go to the ever after or return to the living with torturous memories he must relive every day and without his beautiful butterfly wings that define all Nakaka. If life is chosen his people can find their one true love once more, creating offspring and begin building his people back to what they use to be.
Hron is the new chosen leader for a once tortured clutch, surprised to find not just his mate lying on a dirty floor dying, but Petree also holds information that can save them all from a ruthless plan no one saw coming.
Can Hron save his mate and figure out what danger his people are in before it’s too late?
Nakaka or gargoyles to many were created by two gods to protect humans. When the humans betray them the Nakaka flee and anger the gods. As punishment, the Nakaka have never found another mate and therefore they can no longer reproduce any of their kind.
It has taken over two hundred years, but finally there is one of the gods creation that proves their worthiness to have all Nakaka forgiven, but there is a catch.
Petree offers his life for those being held prisoner with him willing to endure anything in order to keep them safe as well as a secret he holds. When death is emanate, he is surprised to come face to face with his creators. Now he has a choice to make, go to the ever after or return to the living with torturous memories he must relive every day and without his beautiful butterfly wings that define all Nakaka. If life is chosen his people can find their one true love once more, creating offspring and begin building his people back to what they use to be.
Hron is the new chosen leader for a once tortured clutch, surprised to find not just his mate lying on a dirty floor dying, but Petree also holds information that can save them all from a ruthless plan no one saw coming.
Can Hron save his mate and figure out what danger his people are in before it’s too late?
- GenresM M Romance
207 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 17, 2018
8 people are currently reading
15 people want to read
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Cree Storm
149 books168 followersCree Storm lives and works in Southern New Mexico. The only thing she loves more than reading about gorgeous men and love is writing about them. Spending time with her friends and family is very important to her. When she is not writing or spending time with the love of her life you can find her watching the Oregon Mountains with a nice hot cup of coffee and her laptop or on face book with her many friends.
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January 13, 2019
Nope... can’t do it anymore. DNF 73%
Since I read more than 50%, and almost finished the book I will rate it. (I do think 2 stars in generous, I would do 1 star but I truly thought the plot had a lot of potential)
I really wanted to like this book, it’s very rare that you find a book about gargoyles. It’s really not that long of a book but I would say 65% of what I read was dialogue... pretty much just a whole lot of conversation and explaining everything... and I mean everything.... A whole lot of telling rather than showing. When books are written like this you are unable to use your imagination, and there for there is really no depth or perception of your own and therefor it’s usually flat and boring. You can’t tell me that someone is handsome because I’m just going to say “ok cool” and move on... but when you tell me that so and so is a tall man with dark hair and eyes, wide shoulders and a naughty grin then I say “well fuck me mister, you are definitely a handsome man” and not only do I occasionally drool over this man but you’ve given me instant depth onto the story.
Anyways back to the point this story had no depth, it was very flat and the sentences and conversations were too long winded to enjoy. I did take a chance knowing this book had so few reviews, and I really tried to finish it. I had truly wanted to see the romance built and the town pull itself back together. But at 73% none of that had started to happen yet, and people were still talking non stop....
Since I read more than 50%, and almost finished the book I will rate it. (I do think 2 stars in generous, I would do 1 star but I truly thought the plot had a lot of potential)
I really wanted to like this book, it’s very rare that you find a book about gargoyles. It’s really not that long of a book but I would say 65% of what I read was dialogue... pretty much just a whole lot of conversation and explaining everything... and I mean everything.... A whole lot of telling rather than showing. When books are written like this you are unable to use your imagination, and there for there is really no depth or perception of your own and therefor it’s usually flat and boring. You can’t tell me that someone is handsome because I’m just going to say “ok cool” and move on... but when you tell me that so and so is a tall man with dark hair and eyes, wide shoulders and a naughty grin then I say “well fuck me mister, you are definitely a handsome man” and not only do I occasionally drool over this man but you’ve given me instant depth onto the story.
Anyways back to the point this story had no depth, it was very flat and the sentences and conversations were too long winded to enjoy. I did take a chance knowing this book had so few reviews, and I really tried to finish it. I had truly wanted to see the romance built and the town pull itself back together. But at 73% none of that had started to happen yet, and people were still talking non stop....
October 26, 2019
Petree is a protector, but when his efforts appear to be for naught he struggles. Hron is surprised by his fathers’ request to take over a clutch. He never expected his own clutch or a mate. But with his new home, he finds both. Unfortunately, his mate is currently fragile and believes he is weak and unworthy. Can Hron show Petree just how strong he is?
On a Wing and a Prayer is first in Cree Storm’s new series, Nakaka. I really enjoyed meeting Hron and Petree. Petree has suffered. He continues to suffer even though he has been freed from captivity. Even as his body heals his mind keeps him mired within the humiliation he suffered. Will Petree be able to step into the future? Ms. Storm did not make it easy for Petree. Even as he walks free his mind refuses to let go of past hurts. Ms. Storm did not lessen the battle the Petree must fight. And even though he is not alone and has support he must make the choice to grab hold of a future in the light. I loved that Hron tried to give Petree everything he could. He saw Petree as his gift and he was determined to fight for their future. I appreciated that Ms. Storm helped Hron realize that while he could support this was a battle Petree must choose to fight. But while Petree was struggling, Ms. Storm gave him a mate that was patient. He was willing to wait and be who and what Petree needed to move beyond the pain of his captivity. I love that Hron saw Petree’s strength. He refused to see Petree as a victim. He struggled to understand how to help Petree but he still made the effort. I love that Hron was willing to do whatever was necessary to support Petree as he regained his sense of self. I loved seeing Hron and Petree’s journey. This story touched on a sensitive subject in a respectful way. It was well written and believable. I am looking forward to seeing where Ms. Storm will take us next in this new world she is creating.
Five Shooting Stars
On a Wing and a Prayer is first in Cree Storm’s new series, Nakaka. I really enjoyed meeting Hron and Petree. Petree has suffered. He continues to suffer even though he has been freed from captivity. Even as his body heals his mind keeps him mired within the humiliation he suffered. Will Petree be able to step into the future? Ms. Storm did not make it easy for Petree. Even as he walks free his mind refuses to let go of past hurts. Ms. Storm did not lessen the battle the Petree must fight. And even though he is not alone and has support he must make the choice to grab hold of a future in the light. I loved that Hron tried to give Petree everything he could. He saw Petree as his gift and he was determined to fight for their future. I appreciated that Ms. Storm helped Hron realize that while he could support this was a battle Petree must choose to fight. But while Petree was struggling, Ms. Storm gave him a mate that was patient. He was willing to wait and be who and what Petree needed to move beyond the pain of his captivity. I love that Hron saw Petree’s strength. He refused to see Petree as a victim. He struggled to understand how to help Petree but he still made the effort. I love that Hron was willing to do whatever was necessary to support Petree as he regained his sense of self. I loved seeing Hron and Petree’s journey. This story touched on a sensitive subject in a respectful way. It was well written and believable. I am looking forward to seeing where Ms. Storm will take us next in this new world she is creating.
Five Shooting Stars
October 6, 2020
Preachy
Fascinating world, I am curious to learn what is next. The thing I couldn't get past was the saccharine preachy dialogue. Some of the characters were abused and tortured, and while there were no active scenes, they did talk about it in detail. It's pretty heavy. And yes they did say it was a couple weeks, but as soon as someone gave a pretty long explanation about why Pea was feeling some type of way, just a few minutes later, Pea suddenly can help another character with his emotional issues due to the torture in yet another long preachy way. There were also 2 long winded comparisons to women suffering from breast cancer that I felt were unnecessary, but obviously this is something important to the author, I just felt they were out of place.
There is also, if I remember right, in the beginning it is said Hron's tail is scorpion like, but during the claiming it says his tail is lion like. This is important because the tail is important to the claiming, so how could you mess up that detail. A final edit should have been done by a person who never read the story because words were missing and made some sentences hard to understand.
There is a bit of a baby cliff hanger at the end, as far as continuing the storyline. I do think this world is fascinating with the ancients and the Nakaka, and the Gods, even though I think the way the Gods punished them for trying to survive is a little excessive. So, I am gonna try the next book in this series, but if it continues the way this book did, I won't read anymore.
Fascinating world, I am curious to learn what is next. The thing I couldn't get past was the saccharine preachy dialogue. Some of the characters were abused and tortured, and while there were no active scenes, they did talk about it in detail. It's pretty heavy. And yes they did say it was a couple weeks, but as soon as someone gave a pretty long explanation about why Pea was feeling some type of way, just a few minutes later, Pea suddenly can help another character with his emotional issues due to the torture in yet another long preachy way. There were also 2 long winded comparisons to women suffering from breast cancer that I felt were unnecessary, but obviously this is something important to the author, I just felt they were out of place.
There is also, if I remember right, in the beginning it is said Hron's tail is scorpion like, but during the claiming it says his tail is lion like. This is important because the tail is important to the claiming, so how could you mess up that detail. A final edit should have been done by a person who never read the story because words were missing and made some sentences hard to understand.
There is a bit of a baby cliff hanger at the end, as far as continuing the storyline. I do think this world is fascinating with the ancients and the Nakaka, and the Gods, even though I think the way the Gods punished them for trying to survive is a little excessive. So, I am gonna try the next book in this series, but if it continues the way this book did, I won't read anymore.
January 21, 2019
These are the Gargoyles found in previous books. However, they are just as sexy and extremely alluring.
I loved Hron's dedication to his Gods and his people. The underground world his new clutch lives in was described in a way that had me envisioning it like I was watching it in a movie.
Petree had me in tears a lot. He has heart, loyalty and courage I could only dream of.
This story had me from page one! Can't wait for more!
I loved Hron's dedication to his Gods and his people. The underground world his new clutch lives in was described in a way that had me envisioning it like I was watching it in a movie.
Petree had me in tears a lot. He has heart, loyalty and courage I could only dream of.
This story had me from page one! Can't wait for more!
October 15, 2022
Enjoyed
I haven't read a story about gargoyles before & I must say I enjoyed this one.
There is a lot of trauma recovery, so heed the warnings in the blurb.
Lost a star as it needs a touch more editing.
I haven't read a story about gargoyles before & I must say I enjoyed this one.
There is a lot of trauma recovery, so heed the warnings in the blurb.
Lost a star as it needs a touch more editing.
May 7, 2020
4.5✨
July 1, 2020
Rating: 3.5 star
This book was bit hard to read. The things that Petree is forced to go through is awful. There is very little else that happens. It is mainly Petree recovering from the abuse he endured. I was glad that the author didn’t gloss over Petree’s recovery. Too many shifter stories rely on the mate bond to heal all physical and psychological wounds and this didn’t happen. My biggest issue with the story was trying to visualize this world that the Nakata lived in. It was hard for to envision just how their underworld world was created. Also the amount of money spent to create half of what is there is astronomical. Still, I found the world interesting and will definitely read more in the series. Hopefully, the author will move on from the abuse and focus more about the underlying plot of the story.
This book was bit hard to read. The things that Petree is forced to go through is awful. There is very little else that happens. It is mainly Petree recovering from the abuse he endured. I was glad that the author didn’t gloss over Petree’s recovery. Too many shifter stories rely on the mate bond to heal all physical and psychological wounds and this didn’t happen. My biggest issue with the story was trying to visualize this world that the Nakata lived in. It was hard for to envision just how their underworld world was created. Also the amount of money spent to create half of what is there is astronomical. Still, I found the world interesting and will definitely read more in the series. Hopefully, the author will move on from the abuse and focus more about the underlying plot of the story.
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