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Mytho Investigations #2
Greed and Other Dangers
Dragon shifter Edra has always lived to serve and protect—in ages past as a knight, and in the modern world as a mytho liaison to the San Francisco PD. Behind the scenes he safeguards the mythos community from scandal—and further human hatred. When the eggs of a rare greater dragon are stolen, Edra must find and return them before the mother razes the city.
Edra’s partner, Jordan, has just been promoted, and he’s on the trail of several stolen mythos artifacts. Together, they track the eggs to a colony of mermaids living in the bay near Alcatraz Island.
But trying to separate a mermaid from her treasure is asking for trouble.
As Edra and Jordan grow closer, they test the bounds of human-mythos relationships. But Jordan isn’t ready to mate for life, and Edra won’t pretend to be human for Jordan’s friends. With the hills on fire and a storm brewing in the bay—and in their bed—something’s got to give.
Edra’s partner, Jordan, has just been promoted, and he’s on the trail of several stolen mythos artifacts. Together, they track the eggs to a colony of mermaids living in the bay near Alcatraz Island.
But trying to separate a mermaid from her treasure is asking for trouble.
As Edra and Jordan grow closer, they test the bounds of human-mythos relationships. But Jordan isn’t ready to mate for life, and Edra won’t pretend to be human for Jordan’s friends. With the hills on fire and a storm brewing in the bay—and in their bed—something’s got to give.
212 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 3, 2019
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T.J. Nichols
99 books366 followersTJ Nichols (they/them) is the author of the Studies in Demonology and Familiar Mates series. They write mostly gay fantasy and paranormal romance, but sometimes gay action/horror as Toby J. Nichols.
After traveling all over the world and Australia, TJ now lives in Perth, Western Australia.
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March 25, 2024
3.5
It's still the world-building and the seriousness Nichols is showing with guiding the characters through the obstacles of that world that makes this series special. Nothing Disney here and even while dragons might act like overgrown, semi-conscious cats no one is able to forget that they are only a bite away from a gruesome dead and don't let me start about the merfolk and their attitude. They were fearsome, amoral creatures before the collapse of the worlds and they don't even think about adapting their ways. They might be the only refugees who give a damn about human supremacy but they also don't care about the struggles of the other mythos.
How do you love in such an area of conflict and tension? How do you bridge the view of different worlds on relationships? Seems an impossible task even before adding the concept of mating and the prejudice of your own people and it's not exactly helpful that you're both in a forced business relationship on the frontline of an unstable political experiment. Kind of a Romeo&Julia situation if Romeo would have been an alien and Julia an addict. It's a hard and long way until they reach the HFN at the end of the book and it's an HFN that to show if it can weather the storms which are clearly on their way.
The mystery is more a clearing up because the culprit is quickly made obvious and it's more a question about solving the situation and getting hold of the offender. Nevertheless the case creates a nice and needed balance to the story line about Edra's and Jordan's relationship struggles.
It's still the world-building and the seriousness Nichols is showing with guiding the characters through the obstacles of that world that makes this series special. Nothing Disney here and even while dragons might act like overgrown, semi-conscious cats no one is able to forget that they are only a bite away from a gruesome dead and don't let me start about the merfolk and their attitude. They were fearsome, amoral creatures before the collapse of the worlds and they don't even think about adapting their ways. They might be the only refugees who give a damn about human supremacy but they also don't care about the struggles of the other mythos.
How do you love in such an area of conflict and tension? How do you bridge the view of different worlds on relationships? Seems an impossible task even before adding the concept of mating and the prejudice of your own people and it's not exactly helpful that you're both in a forced business relationship on the frontline of an unstable political experiment. Kind of a Romeo&Julia situation if Romeo would have been an alien and Julia an addict. It's a hard and long way until they reach the HFN at the end of the book and it's an HFN that to show if it can weather the storms which are clearly on their way.
The mystery is more a clearing up because the culprit is quickly made obvious and it's more a question about solving the situation and getting hold of the offender. Nevertheless the case creates a nice and needed balance to the story line about Edra's and Jordan's relationship struggles.
December 5, 2019
A Joyfully Jay review.
4.25 stars
Greed and Other Dangers is the second book in T.J. Nichols’ Mytho series and I am enjoying these books so much. This is a great follow up to the first book, Lust and Other Drugs, and continues Edra and Jordan’s romantic journey really nicely. The books follow fairly closely plot-wise, so I think it is helpful to have read the first book. However, Nichols does provide a both a Prologue that explains the foundation of the world building, as well as a “Previously” chapter that recounts the basics of the first book. I really appreciated the reminders and I wish more authors provided this information for their series books. So given that information, I think readers could jump in here if desired.
Read Jay’s review in its entirety here.
What makes this series a standout for me is the incredible world building.
4.25 stars
Greed and Other Dangers is the second book in T.J. Nichols’ Mytho series and I am enjoying these books so much. This is a great follow up to the first book, Lust and Other Drugs, and continues Edra and Jordan’s romantic journey really nicely. The books follow fairly closely plot-wise, so I think it is helpful to have read the first book. However, Nichols does provide a both a Prologue that explains the foundation of the world building, as well as a “Previously” chapter that recounts the basics of the first book. I really appreciated the reminders and I wish more authors provided this information for their series books. So given that information, I think readers could jump in here if desired.
Read Jay’s review in its entirety here.
What makes this series a standout for me is the incredible world building.
October 22, 2025
4.5 Stars. Audiobook. Excellent series following the same couple. Great world building, great romance, great action and external drama, great narration. Magic, shifters, humans. Worlds collided 10 years ago and beings from another dimension enter contemporary Earth. Excellent pacing with the events unfolding in a rational way, A leads to B naturally while we learn the world and meet the inhabitants, really well done. Such an interesting story with a wonderful balance of action, light angst, light drama, medium spice and lovely mated romance.
Binged all seven books back to back, congruence is perfect, no tedious recap. Recommend reading at least close together since there are quite a few characters. I usually need a break after book 3/4, but not here, I kept going and never got bored. Stayed interesting the entire time, absolutely enjoyable journey from strangers to everything, we see it all, including two epilogues! Two!
Narration by Roberto Scarlatto is excellent, varied voices, good emotion interjected into the words.
HEA, fated mates, human, dragon shifter, magic, medium spice, police officer, addiction, vampires, werewolves, elves.
Binged all seven books back to back, congruence is perfect, no tedious recap. Recommend reading at least close together since there are quite a few characters. I usually need a break after book 3/4, but not here, I kept going and never got bored. Stayed interesting the entire time, absolutely enjoyable journey from strangers to everything, we see it all, including two epilogues! Two!
Narration by Roberto Scarlatto is excellent, varied voices, good emotion interjected into the words.
HEA, fated mates, human, dragon shifter, magic, medium spice, police officer, addiction, vampires, werewolves, elves.
December 16, 2019
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Edra and Jordan have a new case. Someone is stealing mythos’ artefacts and selling them to humans. They will have to investigate while dealing with the collateral damage, especially for the mythos’ community. But Edra and Jordan also have their relationship to discuss. Are they going to mate? A human and a dragon having a mating can be more dangerous for them than any crimes they can encounter.
Greed and Other Dangers by TJ Nichols is book 2 in the Mythos series. I adored this book.
Edra and Jordan are trying to find their footing together. As cops working together, one for mythos the other for humans, but also as soon to be mate …or not.
Edra had a mate in his world before the collapse, so he knows the pain of losing a mate. He knows what it is to have his other half taken away from you, but he also understands the huge gift that the fates give to him with his second mate. That’s why Edra doesn’t want to rush things between him and Jordan. First, he wants Jordan being clean of Bliss, and second, he wants to be sure that his mate, his human mate, understands what mating a dragon means.
Jordan wants Edra. He wants him in his bed and in his life, but he doesn’t know how. First, he’s addicted to Bliss, he can’t deny it anymore. And even if he accepts his addiction, he’s not ready to stop it and to get help at first. Second, Jordan is human, so what it is to be a mate to a dragon is what scares him more. Finally, what about his friends, colleagues and other humans? A human and a dragon together in this tense relationship between mythos and humans—it’s not only their hearts at stake but also their life in the literal sense.
I loved this book, no I adored it, more than the first one. If book 1 sets the background, this book is more about the characters, their relationship, their pasts, their fears and their hope. The relationship between Jordan and Edra is intense, beautiful, and we can say taboo in a world where mythos isn’t considered equal to human. I loved them. I loved how they both try to fit into each other’s world even if it’s difficult. I loved how despite their fears, they try with everything to be what the other expects.
The author did great with world-building, how mythos and humans live together, how mythos tries to keep magic and traditions out of the human eyes. I loved the little “history” facts about mermaids, dragons, and vampires. It was added well into the story that makes it more credible and realistic.
The writing was more mature—the author knew where she wants to take us, and she did it brilliantly with a captivating story and little touches of humour that I appreciated.
I can’t wait for the next book in this series.
It’s 4 stars for Edra and his “wingless”.
Edra and Jordan have a new case. Someone is stealing mythos’ artefacts and selling them to humans. They will have to investigate while dealing with the collateral damage, especially for the mythos’ community. But Edra and Jordan also have their relationship to discuss. Are they going to mate? A human and a dragon having a mating can be more dangerous for them than any crimes they can encounter.
Greed and Other Dangers by TJ Nichols is book 2 in the Mythos series. I adored this book.
Edra and Jordan are trying to find their footing together. As cops working together, one for mythos the other for humans, but also as soon to be mate …or not.
Edra had a mate in his world before the collapse, so he knows the pain of losing a mate. He knows what it is to have his other half taken away from you, but he also understands the huge gift that the fates give to him with his second mate. That’s why Edra doesn’t want to rush things between him and Jordan. First, he wants Jordan being clean of Bliss, and second, he wants to be sure that his mate, his human mate, understands what mating a dragon means.
Jordan wants Edra. He wants him in his bed and in his life, but he doesn’t know how. First, he’s addicted to Bliss, he can’t deny it anymore. And even if he accepts his addiction, he’s not ready to stop it and to get help at first. Second, Jordan is human, so what it is to be a mate to a dragon is what scares him more. Finally, what about his friends, colleagues and other humans? A human and a dragon together in this tense relationship between mythos and humans—it’s not only their hearts at stake but also their life in the literal sense.
I loved this book, no I adored it, more than the first one. If book 1 sets the background, this book is more about the characters, their relationship, their pasts, their fears and their hope. The relationship between Jordan and Edra is intense, beautiful, and we can say taboo in a world where mythos isn’t considered equal to human. I loved them. I loved how they both try to fit into each other’s world even if it’s difficult. I loved how despite their fears, they try with everything to be what the other expects.
The author did great with world-building, how mythos and humans live together, how mythos tries to keep magic and traditions out of the human eyes. I loved the little “history” facts about mermaids, dragons, and vampires. It was added well into the story that makes it more credible and realistic.
The writing was more mature—the author knew where she wants to take us, and she did it brilliantly with a captivating story and little touches of humour that I appreciated.
I can’t wait for the next book in this series.
It’s 4 stars for Edra and his “wingless”.
November 13, 2019
2021 Review of Second Edition
** I WAS GIVEN THIS BOOK FOR MY READING PLEASURE **
Greed and Other Dangers, by T.J. Nichols
Mytho, Book 2
★★★★★
269 Pages
3rd person, dual character POV
Themes: romance, shapeshifting, creatures
Triggers: mentions of drug taking, addiction, violence
Genre: MM Romance, LGBT, Urban Fantasy, Shapeshifters
~
World-Building: ★★★★★
Heat: ★★★★☆
Chemistry: ★★★★★
Plot: ★★★★★
Romance: ★★★★★
~
Greed and Other Dangers is a brilliant continuation of the series. Expanding on the world-building to explore a more personal side of mytho, and elevating the tension between Jordan and Edra, with the prospect of actually becoming mates. The whole human-mytho mating angle is really well integrated into the criminal investigation, though there's a flip from Book 1. While Book 1 had a 70% focus on the criminal investigation (as a way to bring Jordan and Edra together), this book flips to spend that 70% exploring their relationship and how it functions in unison with their work together. A delicate balance is made between the relationship and the crime, just as Jordan and Edra have to find a delicate balance between work life and personal life.
As always, Nichols writing style is perfect. The pacing is well arranged to make everything easy to follow yet intriguing. The story is plotted to keep you engaged but never feel like one aspect is more important than the other. Though I'm heavily invested in Edra and Jordan's relationship, I was also equally engaged with the criminal investigation and the politics of mytho vs human.
The book started right away, with a bang. A fire, dragons, and Edra in danger all made a brilliant entryway to a new era of the series. The prologue was the same as Book 1, but as I read them back-to-back, it was easily skipped. Some smaller world-building details were added throughout, where relevant, but never felt like an info-dump.
The entire novel was an emotional rollercoaster, as Jordan and Edra figure out their relationship. From their working relationship, to their intense UST and their uncertainty over whether to mate or not, there was a good amount of angst and sizzling chemistry. With great pacing, a perfect ending and an intriguing criminal investigation, there was so much to enjoy and keep you engaged from start to finish.
I can't wait for the adventure of Book 3.
~
Favourite Quote
“He was fracturing, and great crevasses were opening up as his world, the one he'd made for himself, was destroyed.”
----------------------
Original 2019 review:
** I WAS GIVEN THIS BOOK FOR MY READING PLEASURE **
Reviewed for Divine Magazine
~
Greed and Other Dangers (Mytho #2) by T.J. Nichols
★★★★★
212 Pages
POV: 3rd person, dual POV
Content Warning: contains scenes of drug use, withdrawal, and addiction
I absolutely LOVED this!
Greed and Other Dangers is an incredible continuation of the story begun in Lust and Other Drugs. The Mythos series is shaping up to be another fantastic story from T.J. Nichol's imagination. Full of magic, mystery, and desire, it's a combination of all great things in the paranormal world.
The book begins with the same Prologue as Book 1 – setting up the world for anyone who has spent some time since reading the first book. It also gives a Previously chapter, which lets readers catch up, before delving back into this complex and clever worldbuilding. I loved that they were included, but I didn't require either as I binged straight from Book 1 into Book 2.
After book 1, I was already madly in love with Jordan and Edra, but this book cemented them in my heart. Their adventures within the Mythos community, and their budding relationship with each other, were nothing short of engaging and endearing. Their sizzling relationship offered constant twists and turns, at times sweet and at times sinful, it's everything you could hope for.
I was surprised to see Carly's prejudices, but unsurprised by Ardel's caution and wariness. The continuation of the mermaid plot and the reminder of the satyr plotline from Book 1 both made sure that this felt like a true continuation. The exploration of the greater dragons was a really nice touch, as was Sinner's change of attitude. I have to admit, I'm intrigued if Lyo survived the collapse afterall, as it would be perfect timing for him to pop-up again now that Edra is mated again. I can't wait to see how that part of their lives pans out and whether Lyo's memory (or the dragon himself) will appear later.
The exploration of Jordan's addiction to Bliss was excellently handled. The conflict, the stress, and the way that it potentially compromised his relationship with Edra was so nicely explored that I never felt off-footed or disinterested. I loved seeing them fight their way through the problem, try to find solutions, and actually talk about their problems. So many books use the miscommunication or misunderstanding aspect as a way to separate a couple or offer angst, but this book kept to the character's personalities and made sure they showed the maturity and care for their relationship that brought them together to talk it out. They both tried to find solutions, at every way through their relationship, even before there was one.
I love that the two books can be binge read and feel like one solid book, rather than various issues of the same series. Not many authors can manage to do that, but T.J. Nichols proved themselves capable of this when I first read the Studies in Demonology series. I'm now secure in knowing that I can pick up any of their books and never fail to be engaged and captivated.
Though each book contains a complete storyline, I love that each and every one is connected and continues on from the next, crafting a true series. And I'm beyond thrilled that there is another book to come. I can't wait to read more from Jordan and Edra.
Greed and Other Dangers is a five-star riot of magic, mystery, and romance that gets your pulse racing, your hands sweating, and leaves you craving more. Like Bliss it creeps under your skin and brings nothing but pleasure. I can't wait for the next book, and to get these in paperback, to join the Studies in Demonology trilogy already on my shelf.
~
Favourite Quotes
“Edra was still looking straight ahead, as though he couldn’t bear to even glance at Jordan. His heart was filled with broken glass, and every beat cut and bled.”
“He was fracturing, and great crevasses were opening up as his world, the one he’d made for himself, was destroyed.”
** I WAS GIVEN THIS BOOK FOR MY READING PLEASURE **
Greed and Other Dangers, by T.J. Nichols
Mytho, Book 2
★★★★★
269 Pages
3rd person, dual character POV
Themes: romance, shapeshifting, creatures
Triggers: mentions of drug taking, addiction, violence
Genre: MM Romance, LGBT, Urban Fantasy, Shapeshifters
~
World-Building: ★★★★★
Heat: ★★★★☆
Chemistry: ★★★★★
Plot: ★★★★★
Romance: ★★★★★
~
Greed and Other Dangers is a brilliant continuation of the series. Expanding on the world-building to explore a more personal side of mytho, and elevating the tension between Jordan and Edra, with the prospect of actually becoming mates. The whole human-mytho mating angle is really well integrated into the criminal investigation, though there's a flip from Book 1. While Book 1 had a 70% focus on the criminal investigation (as a way to bring Jordan and Edra together), this book flips to spend that 70% exploring their relationship and how it functions in unison with their work together. A delicate balance is made between the relationship and the crime, just as Jordan and Edra have to find a delicate balance between work life and personal life.
As always, Nichols writing style is perfect. The pacing is well arranged to make everything easy to follow yet intriguing. The story is plotted to keep you engaged but never feel like one aspect is more important than the other. Though I'm heavily invested in Edra and Jordan's relationship, I was also equally engaged with the criminal investigation and the politics of mytho vs human.
The book started right away, with a bang. A fire, dragons, and Edra in danger all made a brilliant entryway to a new era of the series. The prologue was the same as Book 1, but as I read them back-to-back, it was easily skipped. Some smaller world-building details were added throughout, where relevant, but never felt like an info-dump.
The entire novel was an emotional rollercoaster, as Jordan and Edra figure out their relationship. From their working relationship, to their intense UST and their uncertainty over whether to mate or not, there was a good amount of angst and sizzling chemistry. With great pacing, a perfect ending and an intriguing criminal investigation, there was so much to enjoy and keep you engaged from start to finish.
I can't wait for the adventure of Book 3.
~
Favourite Quote
“He was fracturing, and great crevasses were opening up as his world, the one he'd made for himself, was destroyed.”
----------------------
Original 2019 review:
** I WAS GIVEN THIS BOOK FOR MY READING PLEASURE **
Reviewed for Divine Magazine
~
Greed and Other Dangers (Mytho #2) by T.J. Nichols
★★★★★
212 Pages
POV: 3rd person, dual POV
Content Warning: contains scenes of drug use, withdrawal, and addiction
I absolutely LOVED this!
Greed and Other Dangers is an incredible continuation of the story begun in Lust and Other Drugs. The Mythos series is shaping up to be another fantastic story from T.J. Nichol's imagination. Full of magic, mystery, and desire, it's a combination of all great things in the paranormal world.
The book begins with the same Prologue as Book 1 – setting up the world for anyone who has spent some time since reading the first book. It also gives a Previously chapter, which lets readers catch up, before delving back into this complex and clever worldbuilding. I loved that they were included, but I didn't require either as I binged straight from Book 1 into Book 2.
After book 1, I was already madly in love with Jordan and Edra, but this book cemented them in my heart. Their adventures within the Mythos community, and their budding relationship with each other, were nothing short of engaging and endearing. Their sizzling relationship offered constant twists and turns, at times sweet and at times sinful, it's everything you could hope for.
I was surprised to see Carly's prejudices, but unsurprised by Ardel's caution and wariness. The continuation of the mermaid plot and the reminder of the satyr plotline from Book 1 both made sure that this felt like a true continuation. The exploration of the greater dragons was a really nice touch, as was Sinner's change of attitude. I have to admit, I'm intrigued if Lyo survived the collapse afterall, as it would be perfect timing for him to pop-up again now that Edra is mated again. I can't wait to see how that part of their lives pans out and whether Lyo's memory (or the dragon himself) will appear later.
The exploration of Jordan's addiction to Bliss was excellently handled. The conflict, the stress, and the way that it potentially compromised his relationship with Edra was so nicely explored that I never felt off-footed or disinterested. I loved seeing them fight their way through the problem, try to find solutions, and actually talk about their problems. So many books use the miscommunication or misunderstanding aspect as a way to separate a couple or offer angst, but this book kept to the character's personalities and made sure they showed the maturity and care for their relationship that brought them together to talk it out. They both tried to find solutions, at every way through their relationship, even before there was one.
I love that the two books can be binge read and feel like one solid book, rather than various issues of the same series. Not many authors can manage to do that, but T.J. Nichols proved themselves capable of this when I first read the Studies in Demonology series. I'm now secure in knowing that I can pick up any of their books and never fail to be engaged and captivated.
Though each book contains a complete storyline, I love that each and every one is connected and continues on from the next, crafting a true series. And I'm beyond thrilled that there is another book to come. I can't wait to read more from Jordan and Edra.
Greed and Other Dangers is a five-star riot of magic, mystery, and romance that gets your pulse racing, your hands sweating, and leaves you craving more. Like Bliss it creeps under your skin and brings nothing but pleasure. I can't wait for the next book, and to get these in paperback, to join the Studies in Demonology trilogy already on my shelf.
~
Favourite Quotes
“Edra was still looking straight ahead, as though he couldn’t bear to even glance at Jordan. His heart was filled with broken glass, and every beat cut and bled.”
“He was fracturing, and great crevasses were opening up as his world, the one he’d made for himself, was destroyed.”
February 15, 2026
I feel like I personally know these characters- Edra and Jordan are so well developed, and they are both relatable in different ways. Their fear at being vulnerable and putting themselves in a position for real heartbreak. The fears of how their relationship will work, Jordan being scared to tell his frie ds what Edra really is. I am curious where the Bud storyline will go, and what crime he committed in his past. I really hope Jordan's friends end up accepting their relationship.
The temporary breakup was well done, I usually hate a 3rd act b/u, but the reasoning was justified, and I would be lying if I didn't physically feel so sad for them both.
I am all here for dragon babies, "Mythos justice," new love and Edra standing up to his boss.
dual pov
3rd P
Mate bond, slow burn
talk of being vers but no penetrative sex
bigotry, homophobia
"typical cop" stereotype behavior
overreaching story arcs of stealing, underhanded deals, bad cops
brief b/u just a few hours, justified
The temporary breakup was well done, I usually hate a 3rd act b/u, but the reasoning was justified, and I would be lying if I didn't physically feel so sad for them both.
I am all here for dragon babies, "Mythos justice," new love and Edra standing up to his boss.
dual pov
3rd P
Mate bond, slow burn
talk of being vers but no penetrative sex
bigotry, homophobia
"typical cop" stereotype behavior
overreaching story arcs of stealing, underhanded deals, bad cops
brief b/u just a few hours, justified
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 25, 2023
another good one
That was great!!! I’m hooked. I didn’t think they’d ever get there. It was a journey, still a journey, but loving every word. This is part two. It can not be read a stand-alone. The world building continues. You get to know more of the mythos and how they behave, you learn more about some of the side characters and you get to watch the two MCs relationship grow. So far I’m not a fan of any of the side characters beyond the dragon mates. There isn’t really any smexy to speak of in this book but a blip does happen. The writing is good thought I wish beyond species there was more diversity. On to the next book
That was great!!! I’m hooked. I didn’t think they’d ever get there. It was a journey, still a journey, but loving every word. This is part two. It can not be read a stand-alone. The world building continues. You get to know more of the mythos and how they behave, you learn more about some of the side characters and you get to watch the two MCs relationship grow. So far I’m not a fan of any of the side characters beyond the dragon mates. There isn’t really any smexy to speak of in this book but a blip does happen. The writing is good thought I wish beyond species there was more diversity. On to the next book
December 28, 2021
This is the second book in the series, and it definitely helps to start at the beginning, so if you haven’t read the first book yet, I’d recommend picking that one up first. Here, we’re dropped right back into Edra and Jordan’s lives, pretty much where the last book left off. All the things I love about these characters are still there— despite his flaws, Jordan is so much better, as a person and a partner, than he gives himself credit for, and Edra is just…kind of everything. I love Edra. He’s noble, he’s smart, and he’s brave— in all the challenges and ambiguities that make up his existence, he keeps going. And speaking of challenges, all of the things these two faced in the first book, as well as some new obstacles, are also present— Edra’s dragon biology cannot do casual dating: it’s either one hookup or wait and try for forever, and I loved that the guys were willing to try for forever, but also that it really wasn’t easy. There’s also Jordan’s addiction to Bliss and reluctance to tell his human friends about his decidedly non-human boyfriend, plus all the mystery, chaos, and messiness that is their larger world and the uneasy coexistence between humans and mythos. World building continues, also, to be a huge strength of the series, and I love the nuance and (sometimes heartbreaking) detail that the author puts on the page here.
*I received an ARC of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
*I received an ARC of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 18, 2024
I'm enjoying this series
4+ stars for Greedand other Dangers.
I enjoy PNR stories. They are my go to favorites. I also like to read series with the same MC couple throughout.
TJ Nichols has ticked all my boxes. The story has medium angst, action, and a very interesting world building. The evolution of the relationship between Jordan and Edran is a long slow burn.
Things that are this powerful are definitely worth the wait!
4+ stars for Greedand other Dangers.
I enjoy PNR stories. They are my go to favorites. I also like to read series with the same MC couple throughout.
TJ Nichols has ticked all my boxes. The story has medium angst, action, and a very interesting world building. The evolution of the relationship between Jordan and Edran is a long slow burn.
Things that are this powerful are definitely worth the wait!
January 9, 2020
4-4.5/5
A strong follow up of the first book! I'm looking forward to the next one! :)
A strong follow up of the first book! I'm looking forward to the next one! :)
March 6, 2023
I enjoyed this book as much as I did the first one. Extra the dragon and Jordan the human are still working together. They are still trying to figure out their relationship. The prejudices are still very much alive. Jordan still had to deal with his issues and fears. But there is a new player in this book. This one has involved the unpredictable mermaids and now the two men must be very careful.
June 6, 2020
Well that was a fantastic follow-up read in this series - Nichol's fantastic world-building continues but I would caution that readers read or reacquaint themselves with Lust and Other Drugs before proceeding to better enjoy this volume.
Most urban alt-world or paranormal M-M titles I've read/enjoyed have humans and mythical/magical/paranormal beings/creatures co-existing and getting on with life (e.g. SPECTR series by Jordan L. Hawk, Aberrant Magic series by Lyn Gala, Big Bad Wolf series by Charlie Adhara, Offbeat Crimes and AURA series by Angel Martinez, Section 13 series by J.L. O'Faolain). This series is more akin to the Kai Gracen series by Rhys Ford where society is still grappling with the unexpected/abrupt merging of human and non-human worlds but the reality here is less than two decades post apocalyptic blending of worlds, and where the 'Mytho' beings from the world of Tamiko (albeit more physically powerful but having limited/residual magic) face daily discrimination, prejudice, violence, ‘paranormal-phobia' (for want of a better word). And with the pairing of Jordan and Edra, readers get a remaking of the classic Romeo-Juliet / West Side Story in just such a magic/paranormal hostile alt-universe.
The focus in this second volume is mainly on mermaids and dragons (cf with satyrs, ogres and vampires in book 1). The merfolk here are not Disney-adapted but fearsome, amoral (mermaids have menages? LOL) killers and best to be avoided. Once again, our MCs find themselves caught between obeying human laws and protecting the mostly disempowered refugee-like Mytho beings (who find little justice when crimes are enacted against them). The rights and freedoms of the Mytho have been hard-won, and continually/constantly fought for to be recognized and upheld; this proved fascinating and grabbed my attention fully throughout the read.
Equally engaging is the continued slow-burn romance between out MCs ... is their attraction substance-induced lust, the erotic allure of the forbidden or something much deeper/substantial. Both Jordan and Edra have to overcome internal struggles and substantial external fears to get their HEA ... which is really a HFN by the end of the book, leaving me desperately 'hanging out' for where the author is taking them. I'm now seriously hooked and cannot wait for the next release!
Most urban alt-world or paranormal M-M titles I've read/enjoyed have humans and mythical/magical/paranormal beings/creatures co-existing and getting on with life (e.g. SPECTR series by Jordan L. Hawk, Aberrant Magic series by Lyn Gala, Big Bad Wolf series by Charlie Adhara, Offbeat Crimes and AURA series by Angel Martinez, Section 13 series by J.L. O'Faolain). This series is more akin to the Kai Gracen series by Rhys Ford where society is still grappling with the unexpected/abrupt merging of human and non-human worlds but the reality here is less than two decades post apocalyptic blending of worlds, and where the 'Mytho' beings from the world of Tamiko (albeit more physically powerful but having limited/residual magic) face daily discrimination, prejudice, violence, ‘paranormal-phobia' (for want of a better word). And with the pairing of Jordan and Edra, readers get a remaking of the classic Romeo-Juliet / West Side Story in just such a magic/paranormal hostile alt-universe.
The focus in this second volume is mainly on mermaids and dragons (cf with satyrs, ogres and vampires in book 1). The merfolk here are not Disney-adapted but fearsome, amoral (mermaids have menages? LOL) killers and best to be avoided. Once again, our MCs find themselves caught between obeying human laws and protecting the mostly disempowered refugee-like Mytho beings (who find little justice when crimes are enacted against them). The rights and freedoms of the Mytho have been hard-won, and continually/constantly fought for to be recognized and upheld; this proved fascinating and grabbed my attention fully throughout the read.
Equally engaging is the continued slow-burn romance between out MCs ... is their attraction substance-induced lust, the erotic allure of the forbidden or something much deeper/substantial. Both Jordan and Edra have to overcome internal struggles and substantial external fears to get their HEA ... which is really a HFN by the end of the book, leaving me desperately 'hanging out' for where the author is taking them. I'm now seriously hooked and cannot wait for the next release!
December 3, 2019
Whew, this series is getting hotter, literally. If you love paranormal stuff like I do, this is the series for you. Dragons, vamps, mermaids and all sorts of other creatures. But what I love even more about this series, is it isn’t the pretty picture everyone paints these creatures to be. Oh, at one time they were. But having to be on Earth has changed many things. And I love the take on things in this series.
Edra is trying hard to keep things “policed” in the mytho world. But it’s not as easy as everyone seems to think it should be. With being on Earth, the humans hate the mytho and will do just about anything to set them up to fall or outright kill them with no repercussions. But this time, things can’t be left alone. Edra has to go back to the way the old ways were and it conflicts with Jordan being a cop. Mytho police things differently and it’s causing a rift between them, among other things. With all that’s going on in the community and between Edra and Jordan, it may be time for Edra to admit defeat and leave. He can only take so much. But Jordan doesn’t want him to go, the mytho community needs him, so what is it going to take for both parties to be happy? Especially Edra.
I wouldn’t wish anyone to have to deal with what Edra does. But I love him to pieces. He has truly earned his role as a Knight. He knows how to deal with the community in ways no one else really does. At times, it’s almost costed his life, but the rewards sometimes outweigh the bad. It doesn’t make it easy. Far from it. And his relationship problems with Jordan are part of what makes it harder. He can’t deny he wants the bond, but there is so much at stake if they do. But sometimes choices aren’t as hard as we make them. We just have to decide what is more important in life. And both Edra and Jordan have to navigate this while trying to navigate the ins and outs of their professional lives as well. Jordan being a human cop has certain things he has to abide by, but with Edra being mytho, he doesn’t. It’s a push and pull. A balance that has to be figured out and it’s not an easy thing to do. So I don’t envy either one of them for what they are having to deal with. But it makes for a hell of a story.
I have thoroughly enjoyed this series so far and hope that there are more coming soon. This series is one of those you can’t put down. The beings alone make it interesting. It’s a murder mystery, paranormal story, romance and everything else rolled into one. It’s a great series. And a great different way to look at things. I love everyone’s different takes on the paranormal community. Highly, highly recommended.
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Edra is trying hard to keep things “policed” in the mytho world. But it’s not as easy as everyone seems to think it should be. With being on Earth, the humans hate the mytho and will do just about anything to set them up to fall or outright kill them with no repercussions. But this time, things can’t be left alone. Edra has to go back to the way the old ways were and it conflicts with Jordan being a cop. Mytho police things differently and it’s causing a rift between them, among other things. With all that’s going on in the community and between Edra and Jordan, it may be time for Edra to admit defeat and leave. He can only take so much. But Jordan doesn’t want him to go, the mytho community needs him, so what is it going to take for both parties to be happy? Especially Edra.
I wouldn’t wish anyone to have to deal with what Edra does. But I love him to pieces. He has truly earned his role as a Knight. He knows how to deal with the community in ways no one else really does. At times, it’s almost costed his life, but the rewards sometimes outweigh the bad. It doesn’t make it easy. Far from it. And his relationship problems with Jordan are part of what makes it harder. He can’t deny he wants the bond, but there is so much at stake if they do. But sometimes choices aren’t as hard as we make them. We just have to decide what is more important in life. And both Edra and Jordan have to navigate this while trying to navigate the ins and outs of their professional lives as well. Jordan being a human cop has certain things he has to abide by, but with Edra being mytho, he doesn’t. It’s a push and pull. A balance that has to be figured out and it’s not an easy thing to do. So I don’t envy either one of them for what they are having to deal with. But it makes for a hell of a story.
I have thoroughly enjoyed this series so far and hope that there are more coming soon. This series is one of those you can’t put down. The beings alone make it interesting. It’s a murder mystery, paranormal story, romance and everything else rolled into one. It’s a great series. And a great different way to look at things. I love everyone’s different takes on the paranormal community. Highly, highly recommended.
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February 25, 2026
I went along with the love over lust getting to know each other better subplot of the story as I felt it added something to the overall story.
However, in this book I do think the author is now pushing it way too far... I think by this point, even Edra is aware that sating his lust won't send him flying so HJs, BJs, etc... should've started entering the equation right about now... it is now becoming WAY too dry for my tastes...
It's too much inner monologues going on & NO action AT ALL to be had...
Also, the whole dragon mating ritual was already enough of a stumbling block, but the author added, IMO, a further & wholly unecessary cock-block!
These kind of stories work better with smut than without it & right now, as that aspect of the story is DRAGGING, the rest feels like it is as well!
Jordan muses that all they do is talk, however if you never talk about the important things, it's simply a chit-chat!
Personally, I think that Jordan's motivations do lean more towards lust rather understanding &/or actually wanting a real LONG lasting relationship. Whenever he thinks about the mating bond, he only thinks about the sexual aspect of it NOT the longevity nor what would it entail.
He literally grimaces when he sees Edra eating in his dragon form, is gifted a tea that might help, but refuses to take it, is asking Edra to hide who he is, didn't even take a chance to dance with Edra when he asked, is dating a dragon, but doesn't seem that interested to get to know Edra's dragon side... a quote that perfectly summarises his character..
"Jordan had all but asked him to cement the bond, he'd been blissing at the time, but he'd meant it...mostly! If it was done, then he'd just deal with the fallout instead of stressing about what might be..." 🫤
Edra told him that they needed to get to know each other better, but they honestly still feel like strangers without any real intimacy (& I'm not talking about sex), more acquaintances that have brekkie together.
Which reminds me... if you're in "stealth" mode about your taboo relationship & you've both been followed & photographed before... maybe having breakfast al fresco in your balcony might not be the best idea that they've had 🤷♀️
Neither MC has asked nor volunteered info about what the dragon mating bond would entail, Jordan is always just keen to know when he can get his dick wet, yet also blames Edra for not jumping into it, but he's also not certain that he even wants to get married beyond having a party & is still unsure that he actually cares about Edra beyond wanting to fuck him... 😬
Also, I genuinely hope that the scene that I'm currently listening to is NOT leading where I think it is.
Jordan was very clear (& an absolute dick) about what his choice was... I hope that his little woe is me jaunt to the Temple does NOT act as the resolution for the very real problem that they're now facing.
I hate it when authors change the very lore that they've themselves have created because plot dictates & currently that's where we're at... it's not addictive, except it is & if that IS the case, than rehab is the way to go & definitely NOT the time to start back up a broken relationship!
I think a nice break for both is exactly what the doctor ordered. Edra could go on that little trip that he's predicted to be taking & Jordan takes the time to get his act together & decide what is it that he actually wants.
I thought the get together with the Strega was kinda pointless... the thefts have already occurred & the person pulling the strings has already done so for quite a few years... so, surely she should've been able to say WHO was responsible, but maybe not the expected outcome...
I think so far, this has been a wasted instalment as we're still in the exact same point in their relationship that we left them at in the previous book... in fact it's actually regressed to a point that I'm agreeing with both MCs that maybe they're NOT each other's endgame 🤷♀️
Yeah, it did go where I thought it was going & even worse, it wasn't even an actual choice on bratty Jordan's part.
I truly wish Edra hadn't told Jordan what the Strega had told him... I wish there had been real regret on Jordan's part rather than.. oh well, this is what was foreseen so I'll take a chance!
Really disappointing instalment IMHO!
The payoff wasn't worth if as the author in trying to create yet more (unecessary cock-blocking mystique) obstacles to them consecrating their bond, the author came up with a really problematic storyline that required an actual resolution & real change on Jordan's part.
Kinda reminded me of Ross & Rachel, in that the writers on the show in trying to create drama for the will they, won't they plotline, ended up creating scenarios that turned them both into an extremely toxic couple that was better off without each other & when they finally did get together in the last episode, most of us were left wondering WHY she got off that plane...
It's like the saying goes.. "you're not really sorry, you're just sorry you got caught."
Jordan isn't sorry for his despicable actions, he just didn't like the consequences that came about as a result of the choice he made. He knew this would be the outcome & he didn't care one whit, but he wanted to have his cake & eat it too.
Edra on the other hand truly did fall for the addict who threw him away for a small baggie of magic sugar, so he's unable to help himself when he sees an opportunity to have the only other person in his life who will be his mate!
& as expected when the addict decides to arbitrarily change his mind & pretend he didn't break Edra's heart just so he could get a (small, temporary) fix & they're about to consummate their bond.... the first & ONLY thing he mentions is the sex... that's it! That's the only thing he cares about 🤷♀️
Oh & poor Edra is forever going to be sexually frustrated. One, because he's vers & the other is inflexible as well as he will never be able to mate in his dragon form, which he does miss...
Maybe it's just me, but WHY are they endgame exactly?!? 🤔
However, in this book I do think the author is now pushing it way too far... I think by this point, even Edra is aware that sating his lust won't send him flying so HJs, BJs, etc... should've started entering the equation right about now... it is now becoming WAY too dry for my tastes...
It's too much inner monologues going on & NO action AT ALL to be had...
Also, the whole dragon mating ritual was already enough of a stumbling block, but the author added, IMO, a further & wholly unecessary cock-block!
These kind of stories work better with smut than without it & right now, as that aspect of the story is DRAGGING, the rest feels like it is as well!
Jordan muses that all they do is talk, however if you never talk about the important things, it's simply a chit-chat!
Personally, I think that Jordan's motivations do lean more towards lust rather understanding &/or actually wanting a real LONG lasting relationship. Whenever he thinks about the mating bond, he only thinks about the sexual aspect of it NOT the longevity nor what would it entail.
He literally grimaces when he sees Edra eating in his dragon form, is gifted a tea that might help, but refuses to take it, is asking Edra to hide who he is, didn't even take a chance to dance with Edra when he asked, is dating a dragon, but doesn't seem that interested to get to know Edra's dragon side... a quote that perfectly summarises his character..
"Jordan had all but asked him to cement the bond, he'd been blissing at the time, but he'd meant it...mostly! If it was done, then he'd just deal with the fallout instead of stressing about what might be..." 🫤
Edra told him that they needed to get to know each other better, but they honestly still feel like strangers without any real intimacy (& I'm not talking about sex), more acquaintances that have brekkie together.
Which reminds me... if you're in "stealth" mode about your taboo relationship & you've both been followed & photographed before... maybe having breakfast al fresco in your balcony might not be the best idea that they've had 🤷♀️
Neither MC has asked nor volunteered info about what the dragon mating bond would entail, Jordan is always just keen to know when he can get his dick wet, yet also blames Edra for not jumping into it, but he's also not certain that he even wants to get married beyond having a party & is still unsure that he actually cares about Edra beyond wanting to fuck him... 😬
Also, I genuinely hope that the scene that I'm currently listening to is NOT leading where I think it is.
Jordan was very clear (& an absolute dick) about what his choice was... I hope that his little woe is me jaunt to the Temple does NOT act as the resolution for the very real problem that they're now facing.
I hate it when authors change the very lore that they've themselves have created because plot dictates & currently that's where we're at... it's not addictive, except it is & if that IS the case, than rehab is the way to go & definitely NOT the time to start back up a broken relationship!
I think a nice break for both is exactly what the doctor ordered. Edra could go on that little trip that he's predicted to be taking & Jordan takes the time to get his act together & decide what is it that he actually wants.
I thought the get together with the Strega was kinda pointless... the thefts have already occurred & the person pulling the strings has already done so for quite a few years... so, surely she should've been able to say WHO was responsible, but maybe not the expected outcome...
I think so far, this has been a wasted instalment as we're still in the exact same point in their relationship that we left them at in the previous book... in fact it's actually regressed to a point that I'm agreeing with both MCs that maybe they're NOT each other's endgame 🤷♀️
Yeah, it did go where I thought it was going & even worse, it wasn't even an actual choice on bratty Jordan's part.
I truly wish Edra hadn't told Jordan what the Strega had told him... I wish there had been real regret on Jordan's part rather than.. oh well, this is what was foreseen so I'll take a chance!
Really disappointing instalment IMHO!
The payoff wasn't worth if as the author in trying to create yet more (unecessary cock-blocking mystique) obstacles to them consecrating their bond, the author came up with a really problematic storyline that required an actual resolution & real change on Jordan's part.
Kinda reminded me of Ross & Rachel, in that the writers on the show in trying to create drama for the will they, won't they plotline, ended up creating scenarios that turned them both into an extremely toxic couple that was better off without each other & when they finally did get together in the last episode, most of us were left wondering WHY she got off that plane...
It's like the saying goes.. "you're not really sorry, you're just sorry you got caught."
Jordan isn't sorry for his despicable actions, he just didn't like the consequences that came about as a result of the choice he made. He knew this would be the outcome & he didn't care one whit, but he wanted to have his cake & eat it too.
Edra on the other hand truly did fall for the addict who threw him away for a small baggie of magic sugar, so he's unable to help himself when he sees an opportunity to have the only other person in his life who will be his mate!
& as expected when the addict decides to arbitrarily change his mind & pretend he didn't break Edra's heart just so he could get a (small, temporary) fix & they're about to consummate their bond.... the first & ONLY thing he mentions is the sex... that's it! That's the only thing he cares about 🤷♀️
Oh & poor Edra is forever going to be sexually frustrated. One, because he's vers & the other is inflexible as well as he will never be able to mate in his dragon form, which he does miss...
Maybe it's just me, but WHY are they endgame exactly?!? 🤔
May 5, 2023
DNF 65% I really liked volume one but here, the pretext driving the "slow" of their slow burn was stretched really thin. It got to where it ought to be called "waffling". Then by the time supposedly they were going to move forward, no heat was generated.
I didn't even feel heat from the start in this book. I was waiting to see if it ignited when the waffling stopped.
I didn't even feel heat from the start in this book. I was waiting to see if it ignited when the waffling stopped.
Read
February 17, 2024DNF 28%, may come back
May 5, 2024
Dnf 25%
November 21, 2019
More accurately, it's 4.8 stars.
I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.
This review has been originally posted at Gay Book Reviews - check it out!
If you liked the first book of this urban fantasy series, you’ll also dig this one. I did. First of all, I was finally allowed to meet up with the two main characters I had encountered in book #1: Edra, the hunky and wry dragon shifter who has come from another world, and issue-stricken but efficient SFPD agent Jordan, still very much into fine lingerie and make-up in his spare time, and still very much into Edra. Book #2 starts in the hills around San Francisco. A forest fire is raging and threatens to kill a male dragon and his egg, so Edra is sent out to rescue them both. That’s when he learns that two other eggs have been stolen from the dragon’s nest. He duly informs Jordan, and they start to investigate. They stumble upon several other stolen items formerly owned by mythos that turn up for sale on special websites. Several clues lead to Alactraz island, which the mermaids claim for their own now.
As we follow the criminal subplot, we learn more about Edra and Jordan, whom we have left in a half-half-situation at the end of book #1. Both seemed ready to accept compromises for the sake of their budding love-story back then. They have evolved a bit, enjoying comfortable evenings together. But two main obstacles remain. Unfortunately, as we have seen in book #1, Jordan’s addicted to the other-world drug Bliss and can’t seem to get off it (reminder: it’s a recreational drug, presumptively non-addictive, meant to enhance sexual experiences). He might overcome his addiction if he could finally hit the sack with Edra (for whom he’s been pining now for quite a long time), thus replacing the artificial climax the drug brings with the real thing. Problem is, Edra doesn’t want to rush into a fully committed relationship before he can be sure of Jordan’s feelings—dragon shifters mate for life, and a wrong decision might simply kill them. As sex would somehow seal their relationship, Edra holds back. It’s a vicious circle: without sex, Jordan needs Bliss; but when he takes Bliss, Edra can never be sure if it’s the drug talking or if Jordan really craves a physical relationship with him (we, the readers, are allowed to know and could sometimes yell at them to open up their eyes because they are so frustratingly slow to understand). And of course, both know the community they come from—humans here, mythos there—are extremely prejudiced about the other side, and human-mythos-relationships are frowned upon and can lead both of them into danger… As if dealing with mermaids and dragons wasn’t dangerous enough…
I have been waiting for this second book in the series ever since I finished book #1. There are so many things I normally wouldn’t go for, in a novel: the kinks, the shifter-thing. But they still work for me in this series, thanks to T.J. Nichols flawless writing style. The world-building continues to be excellent, convincing, the imaginary world just that teensy bit different from our reality to fit into the fantasy genre. Don’t worry if you haven’t read book #1, a short introduction explains what’s going on in this (changed) world and why the mythos have arrived. The rest just goes with flow: mermaids, dragons, werewolves, fauns, shifters, vampires, a little bit of magic. They seem normal and natural after a couple of sentences and make the whole thing more interesting, almost compelling as no fantasy creature is exactly the way other authors have described them in fiction. These add-ons allow the author to explore the human soul, its bright and beautiful sides as well as its ugly, petty ones. The writing is still as solid, strong, matter-of-fact, to-the-point, and makes the read very easy and enjoyable. The two main characters both are endearing with their flaws, their history, their emotions, their reactions to the other man. Of course, I was (and am still) longing for a HEA, but hey, this is a series, and if they were married and all drama had vanished, I’d be sorely disappointed. I have to admit, I did enjoy book #1 slightly better than this one (maybe the novelty of the world Nichols invented?), but I still had a great time reading this second instalment. And of course, nothing being solved, I’m now impatiently waiting for book #3 to be written and published.
I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.
This review has been originally posted at Gay Book Reviews - check it out!
If you liked the first book of this urban fantasy series, you’ll also dig this one. I did. First of all, I was finally allowed to meet up with the two main characters I had encountered in book #1: Edra, the hunky and wry dragon shifter who has come from another world, and issue-stricken but efficient SFPD agent Jordan, still very much into fine lingerie and make-up in his spare time, and still very much into Edra. Book #2 starts in the hills around San Francisco. A forest fire is raging and threatens to kill a male dragon and his egg, so Edra is sent out to rescue them both. That’s when he learns that two other eggs have been stolen from the dragon’s nest. He duly informs Jordan, and they start to investigate. They stumble upon several other stolen items formerly owned by mythos that turn up for sale on special websites. Several clues lead to Alactraz island, which the mermaids claim for their own now.
As we follow the criminal subplot, we learn more about Edra and Jordan, whom we have left in a half-half-situation at the end of book #1. Both seemed ready to accept compromises for the sake of their budding love-story back then. They have evolved a bit, enjoying comfortable evenings together. But two main obstacles remain. Unfortunately, as we have seen in book #1, Jordan’s addicted to the other-world drug Bliss and can’t seem to get off it (reminder: it’s a recreational drug, presumptively non-addictive, meant to enhance sexual experiences). He might overcome his addiction if he could finally hit the sack with Edra (for whom he’s been pining now for quite a long time), thus replacing the artificial climax the drug brings with the real thing. Problem is, Edra doesn’t want to rush into a fully committed relationship before he can be sure of Jordan’s feelings—dragon shifters mate for life, and a wrong decision might simply kill them. As sex would somehow seal their relationship, Edra holds back. It’s a vicious circle: without sex, Jordan needs Bliss; but when he takes Bliss, Edra can never be sure if it’s the drug talking or if Jordan really craves a physical relationship with him (we, the readers, are allowed to know and could sometimes yell at them to open up their eyes because they are so frustratingly slow to understand). And of course, both know the community they come from—humans here, mythos there—are extremely prejudiced about the other side, and human-mythos-relationships are frowned upon and can lead both of them into danger… As if dealing with mermaids and dragons wasn’t dangerous enough…
I have been waiting for this second book in the series ever since I finished book #1. There are so many things I normally wouldn’t go for, in a novel: the kinks, the shifter-thing. But they still work for me in this series, thanks to T.J. Nichols flawless writing style. The world-building continues to be excellent, convincing, the imaginary world just that teensy bit different from our reality to fit into the fantasy genre. Don’t worry if you haven’t read book #1, a short introduction explains what’s going on in this (changed) world and why the mythos have arrived. The rest just goes with flow: mermaids, dragons, werewolves, fauns, shifters, vampires, a little bit of magic. They seem normal and natural after a couple of sentences and make the whole thing more interesting, almost compelling as no fantasy creature is exactly the way other authors have described them in fiction. These add-ons allow the author to explore the human soul, its bright and beautiful sides as well as its ugly, petty ones. The writing is still as solid, strong, matter-of-fact, to-the-point, and makes the read very easy and enjoyable. The two main characters both are endearing with their flaws, their history, their emotions, their reactions to the other man. Of course, I was (and am still) longing for a HEA, but hey, this is a series, and if they were married and all drama had vanished, I’d be sorely disappointed. I have to admit, I did enjoy book #1 slightly better than this one (maybe the novelty of the world Nichols invented?), but I still had a great time reading this second instalment. And of course, nothing being solved, I’m now impatiently waiting for book #3 to be written and published.
March 19, 2023
Well, bummer. After book #1 in this series, I was on the fence about whether I really liked this storyline or not. Having finished book #2, I think I may pass on the rest of the books.
I simply can't feel any engagement between the two MC's - even the purely physical side of the relationship feels pretty "meh". After all the build up in these two books about what the ramifications of having sex are for Edra (literally, either "All" or "Nothing"), when we finally jump off of the relationship cliff on the "All" side with these two MC's, it was . . . "meh" (sorry for the repetition, but "meh" is just such a good description for my reaction to much of this storyline.) When 2 MC's make an epic decision, I expect at least a little bit of fireworks. All I got here were some sparklers and maybe a Pop-It or two. Edra has been hinting throughout the first two books how much he wants to bottom for Jordan, but at this rate it feels like that will never happen.
A review for book 3 mentions that there's no lipstick and lace . . . having established that Jordan likes to be femme when he's being authentic, I really wouldn't like to have that aspect of his sexuality be put on the back burner.
For an example of a what I feel is a successful relationship portrayal in this genre, including a shifter/non-shifter pairing and a panoply of gods and mythical creatures, I would point to Patrick and Jono in Hailey Turner's Soulbound series (book 1 is A Ferry of Bones & Gold.) There's not a ton of sex in her books, but when there is, you can FEEL the attraction, both physically and emotionally. I just can't invest in a book, much less a series, unless I feel some real passion between MC's.
For a positive, I will say that I do love the thoroughly nefarious cat.
He (Edra) followed Jordan upstairs, and the cat did her best to trip and kill them both. She failed but seemed happy anyway.
I might fudge and try book #3 at some point because the overall storyline is interesting, but for now I'm moving on to books by other authors.
I simply can't feel any engagement between the two MC's - even the purely physical side of the relationship feels pretty "meh". After all the build up in these two books about what the ramifications of having sex are for Edra (literally, either "All" or "Nothing"), when we finally jump off of the relationship cliff on the "All" side with these two MC's, it was . . . "meh" (sorry for the repetition, but "meh" is just such a good description for my reaction to much of this storyline.) When 2 MC's make an epic decision, I expect at least a little bit of fireworks. All I got here were some sparklers and maybe a Pop-It or two. Edra has been hinting throughout the first two books how much he wants to bottom for Jordan, but at this rate it feels like that will never happen.
A review for book 3 mentions that there's no lipstick and lace . . . having established that Jordan likes to be femme when he's being authentic, I really wouldn't like to have that aspect of his sexuality be put on the back burner.
For an example of a what I feel is a successful relationship portrayal in this genre, including a shifter/non-shifter pairing and a panoply of gods and mythical creatures, I would point to Patrick and Jono in Hailey Turner's Soulbound series (book 1 is A Ferry of Bones & Gold.) There's not a ton of sex in her books, but when there is, you can FEEL the attraction, both physically and emotionally. I just can't invest in a book, much less a series, unless I feel some real passion between MC's.
For a positive, I will say that I do love the thoroughly nefarious cat.
He (Edra) followed Jordan upstairs, and the cat did her best to trip and kill them both. She failed but seemed happy anyway.
I might fudge and try book #3 at some point because the overall storyline is interesting, but for now I'm moving on to books by other authors.
July 11, 2022
I want to like this one more.
The world is just too.... gritty. Unfair? It's like watching a Native American population suddenly springing from some hidden tunnels. In USA. And yes, it's exactly as you would expect. Few can judge and hate as well as Americans (the white majority at least) and it's just frustrating and sad to watch this.
My main complaint, actually, would be werewolves.
I always believed there are some lines. Preferences. Hurting a character is always a tangled mess with three parties to think of: the characters, the author and the readers. And I always had trouble crossing into the truly hurtful things. I can make my characters unhappy but in this I am soft. That's the author side, because creating characters is making them ours and hurting them hurts us... unless it doesn't, which is where memes like this come on:
And why some character deaths are still talked about like they were real and important people.
And here, it feels the same - I can't image doing this to werewolves. Because you see, they are, in this novel, stuck. Between forms. When they were forcefully relocated to earth, they lost the ability to shift and instead are not human or wolf. They're both and neither and it feels just so, so cruel to me.
Otherwise, the romance was really intense and also, well, heartbreaking. The whole book just feels very squished in with all these suggestions of frustration, impotence, even anger on the backdrop of a well-written world. (And I have read a large part with a headache into the night.)
The world is just too.... gritty. Unfair? It's like watching a Native American population suddenly springing from some hidden tunnels. In USA. And yes, it's exactly as you would expect. Few can judge and hate as well as Americans (the white majority at least) and it's just frustrating and sad to watch this.
My main complaint, actually, would be werewolves.
I always believed there are some lines. Preferences. Hurting a character is always a tangled mess with three parties to think of: the characters, the author and the readers. And I always had trouble crossing into the truly hurtful things. I can make my characters unhappy but in this I am soft. That's the author side, because creating characters is making them ours and hurting them hurts us... unless it doesn't, which is where memes like this come on:
And why some character deaths are still talked about like they were real and important people.
And here, it feels the same - I can't image doing this to werewolves. Because you see, they are, in this novel, stuck. Between forms. When they were forcefully relocated to earth, they lost the ability to shift and instead are not human or wolf. They're both and neither and it feels just so, so cruel to me.
Otherwise, the romance was really intense and also, well, heartbreaking. The whole book just feels very squished in with all these suggestions of frustration, impotence, even anger on the backdrop of a well-written world. (And I have read a large part with a headache into the night.)
December 27, 2021
Review of 2nd edition:
I’m hooked on this series, and hoping the author releases it in paperback as I want it for my collection. I love the characters, who are flawed and make mistakes. The world building is fabulous, detailed, and political. I like how all of that builds with each new series book.
I love the mytho complications of Edra and Jordan’s relationship, especially the lesser dragon mating rules, Jordan’s addiction, and how the lines between them blur. Jordan and Edra are good together, and I like how political their relationship will get once the truth comes out. That backdrop mixed in with the urban fantasy world is an interesting comment on society, bigots and all.
I liked how Jordan and Edra are both learning about each other’s worlds and how the rules differ. I loved how Jordan’s cat has a different reaction to Edra’s human and dragon forms. Mermaids in this word are definitely not a species you want to cross. I liked the Strega, what she tells Edra, and the choice he makes. Life just got way more complicated all round. I liked seeing more of Jordan’s friends, and his family, and how we’re seeing more of his life outside work. I liked the glimpses of Edra’s life with Lyo, and the interactions with the dragons.
The mystery of the stolen eggs adds to the tension, especially with Edra’s role of protector of the dragons. The final scene with the dragons is sweet, and I suspect is going to factor into future books. I like how the author balances, and resolves the story within each book, yet feeds it into the overall series arc.
I’m now hanging out for book 3.
I’m hooked on this series, and hoping the author releases it in paperback as I want it for my collection. I love the characters, who are flawed and make mistakes. The world building is fabulous, detailed, and political. I like how all of that builds with each new series book.
I love the mytho complications of Edra and Jordan’s relationship, especially the lesser dragon mating rules, Jordan’s addiction, and how the lines between them blur. Jordan and Edra are good together, and I like how political their relationship will get once the truth comes out. That backdrop mixed in with the urban fantasy world is an interesting comment on society, bigots and all.
I liked how Jordan and Edra are both learning about each other’s worlds and how the rules differ. I loved how Jordan’s cat has a different reaction to Edra’s human and dragon forms. Mermaids in this word are definitely not a species you want to cross. I liked the Strega, what she tells Edra, and the choice he makes. Life just got way more complicated all round. I liked seeing more of Jordan’s friends, and his family, and how we’re seeing more of his life outside work. I liked the glimpses of Edra’s life with Lyo, and the interactions with the dragons.
The mystery of the stolen eggs adds to the tension, especially with Edra’s role of protector of the dragons. The final scene with the dragons is sweet, and I suspect is going to factor into future books. I like how the author balances, and resolves the story within each book, yet feeds it into the overall series arc.
I’m now hanging out for book 3.
December 30, 2021
This is book two in the fantastic Mytho Series. This series is fast becoming one of my favorites. Edra and Jordan are excellent heroes, with all the faults and second thoughts typical of men. The plots are well done and exciting. We learn a little more about the new world with each book and it sounds fascinating. I look forward to many more.
As he did before the collapse of the two worlds, Dragon Shifter Edra works hard to safe guard his Mytho Community from scandal and, now, from human prejudice. When two greater dragon eggs are stolen, he knows he must find them before the female dragon takes possibly disastrous action. He works with Jordan, the human police officer in charge of Mytho crimes. Jordan is on the trail of stolen artifacts, including the eggs. The trail, unfortunately, leads directly to the mermaids. If mermaids are anything, they are difficult to work with. If dealing with mermaids is not bad enough, the two are also trying to settle their own relationship.
Both Jordan and Edra have doubts about how a lesser dragon and a human police officer can make their new relationship work. Jordan struggles with feeling he is good enough while Edra wants to make sure Jordan wants him and not the Bliss, a Mytho drug. They have all the problems any relationship would have but theirs is complicated by each man being uniquely different. I loved the resolution. I will not tell more as that would be ruining it. The plot of the mermaids and stolen treasure was very well done and kept you guessing. Some mermaids and some human women have similar characteristics as you will discover. An excellent story I can’t wait for the next.
As he did before the collapse of the two worlds, Dragon Shifter Edra works hard to safe guard his Mytho Community from scandal and, now, from human prejudice. When two greater dragon eggs are stolen, he knows he must find them before the female dragon takes possibly disastrous action. He works with Jordan, the human police officer in charge of Mytho crimes. Jordan is on the trail of stolen artifacts, including the eggs. The trail, unfortunately, leads directly to the mermaids. If mermaids are anything, they are difficult to work with. If dealing with mermaids is not bad enough, the two are also trying to settle their own relationship.
Both Jordan and Edra have doubts about how a lesser dragon and a human police officer can make their new relationship work. Jordan struggles with feeling he is good enough while Edra wants to make sure Jordan wants him and not the Bliss, a Mytho drug. They have all the problems any relationship would have but theirs is complicated by each man being uniquely different. I loved the resolution. I will not tell more as that would be ruining it. The plot of the mermaids and stolen treasure was very well done and kept you guessing. Some mermaids and some human women have similar characteristics as you will discover. An excellent story I can’t wait for the next.
April 28, 2024
Greed and other Dangers (Mytho 2)
By T.J. Nichols
Published by the author, 2021
Five stars
Jordan Kells and Edra Tendric are getting closer, but still resisting—largely because Edra’s lesser dragon courting rituals are very different from your average gay human’s courting rituals. So, as they tiptoe around attraction and anxiety over crossing species boundaries (and all the social implications that would raise in this very divided human world); they still have to work together and solve some baffling thefts of important mytho artifacts (a vampire mirror, elvish armor).
I love reading how Nichols leads these two strong, compassionate characters through their paces: determined to do the right thing, and yearning for something personal that is better than what they’ve had up till now. All the dancing around emotions and social prejudices can be frustrating, but it’s necessary and believable in its frustration.
And it’s only book two of 8.
I am loving this series because of Nichols’ writing, and because of both the situation and the characters. Here we get to see Edra really work with dragons (greater dragons), while Jordan gets all-too-close and personal with merfolk who even in the lost mythological world were difficult at best.
Wouldn’t it be fun to have this made into an actual streaming series? Yeah, I have no faith in Hollywood. But I can dream—like Jordan and Edra.
Big hint: we get much closer to a kind of happy ending here. I needed that.
By T.J. Nichols
Published by the author, 2021
Five stars
Jordan Kells and Edra Tendric are getting closer, but still resisting—largely because Edra’s lesser dragon courting rituals are very different from your average gay human’s courting rituals. So, as they tiptoe around attraction and anxiety over crossing species boundaries (and all the social implications that would raise in this very divided human world); they still have to work together and solve some baffling thefts of important mytho artifacts (a vampire mirror, elvish armor).
I love reading how Nichols leads these two strong, compassionate characters through their paces: determined to do the right thing, and yearning for something personal that is better than what they’ve had up till now. All the dancing around emotions and social prejudices can be frustrating, but it’s necessary and believable in its frustration.
And it’s only book two of 8.
I am loving this series because of Nichols’ writing, and because of both the situation and the characters. Here we get to see Edra really work with dragons (greater dragons), while Jordan gets all-too-close and personal with merfolk who even in the lost mythological world were difficult at best.
Wouldn’t it be fun to have this made into an actual streaming series? Yeah, I have no faith in Hollywood. But I can dream—like Jordan and Edra.
Big hint: we get much closer to a kind of happy ending here. I needed that.
December 11, 2019
This is the second book in a series. The world building is excellently done with the author giving a viable reason why the two worlds collided. I am normally a huge fan of TJ Nichols work, but this one didn’t draw me in like others have. And maybe it’s because I didn’t read the first one. Although I knew exactly what was going on in the story, I wasn’t invested in the characters enough to really care about them. Also, like many books in series, it didn’t really end. It just kind of left you hanging in the middle. So, yes, there’s going to be more.
What I liked: the world building. It was beyond excellent. Having ogres walking the streets of San Francisco and mermaids swimming around Alcatraz? Nicely done. And the tensions between humans and mythos comes across clearly. As does the problem with politics getting in the way of getting things done.
What I didn’t like: the non-ending. But…it’s a series so that’s kind of to be expected.
Recommendation: Definitely get the first one in the series first, then follow up with this one. The fantasy aspects of this story are well done, the relationship between the main characters believable, and the issues in the story realistic enough to suspend disbelief.
Thanks to Dreamspinner Press for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
What I liked: the world building. It was beyond excellent. Having ogres walking the streets of San Francisco and mermaids swimming around Alcatraz? Nicely done. And the tensions between humans and mythos comes across clearly. As does the problem with politics getting in the way of getting things done.
What I didn’t like: the non-ending. But…it’s a series so that’s kind of to be expected.
Recommendation: Definitely get the first one in the series first, then follow up with this one. The fantasy aspects of this story are well done, the relationship between the main characters believable, and the issues in the story realistic enough to suspend disbelief.
Thanks to Dreamspinner Press for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
December 27, 2021
A push-me, pull-you kinda theme.
Edra and Jordan's story takes up where Book #1 (Lust and Other Drugs) ended. Their relationship is unresolved as a Mythos dragon mating with a human is unheard of and since Edra lost his first mate, he is afraid to attempt another mating. As for Jordan, he wants an involvement with Edra, but he is so addicted on Bliss he's not sure he can give the drug up to be with Edra. Into this relationship dilemma we are presented with other Mythos characters, such as merpeople, and assorted dragons and werewolves. The push-me, pull-you reference in my heading mirrors the emotions both Edra and Jordan are experiencing. Both each want a relationship (mating) but just aren't sure the price will be too high. Jordan is so addicted to Bliss he can't see the forest for the trees. Does he want the Bliss or Edra more? He has to make a choice. This is Jordan's quandary. Now throw in the stealing of dragon eggs by unknown mythos to humans on the black market and you have conflict and potential resolution aplenty. Ms. Nichols has interwoven so many aspects to their story one has to keep reading to hopefully find the answers. There is a 3rd book in the offing so hopefully answers will be found. As with these two books I look forward to reading Book #3 "Envy and other Cravings". I'm giving an honest & voluntary ARC review of this work.
Edra and Jordan's story takes up where Book #1 (Lust and Other Drugs) ended. Their relationship is unresolved as a Mythos dragon mating with a human is unheard of and since Edra lost his first mate, he is afraid to attempt another mating. As for Jordan, he wants an involvement with Edra, but he is so addicted on Bliss he's not sure he can give the drug up to be with Edra. Into this relationship dilemma we are presented with other Mythos characters, such as merpeople, and assorted dragons and werewolves. The push-me, pull-you reference in my heading mirrors the emotions both Edra and Jordan are experiencing. Both each want a relationship (mating) but just aren't sure the price will be too high. Jordan is so addicted to Bliss he can't see the forest for the trees. Does he want the Bliss or Edra more? He has to make a choice. This is Jordan's quandary. Now throw in the stealing of dragon eggs by unknown mythos to humans on the black market and you have conflict and potential resolution aplenty. Ms. Nichols has interwoven so many aspects to their story one has to keep reading to hopefully find the answers. There is a 3rd book in the offing so hopefully answers will be found. As with these two books I look forward to reading Book #3 "Envy and other Cravings". I'm giving an honest & voluntary ARC review of this work.
December 29, 2021
(Review of 2021 edition)
A series to be read in order.
Tensions rise in San Francisco as rare dragon eggs are stolen, merfolk cause a lot of damage, and things get more complicated between Jordan and Edra. There are no human/mytho relationships known about, especially not between the SFPD's Mytho police officer and the Liason from Mytho Servo.
There's a lot of drama as they try and balance keeping both communities happy, getting justice for those involved whilst attempting to work out if there is even a possible future relationship between them. Both men have past hurts that they have to deal with along with contemplating the mess that thing will become once the world knows that they are together. Can a human and a lesser dragon be mates? And work colleagues? Can they balance the need for human justice whilst protecting the mythos? Can they even solve any of their cases whilst going up against the prejudice of the humans towards the mythos community? So many questions that leads to intense dramatic moments, both verbal and action.
There's a lot to take in throughout the whole book but it's gripping and entertaining. I enjoyed all aspects of the story and am looking forward to how Jordan and Edra go forward and what case they come up against next.
I received an ARC and am happily giving a review.
A series to be read in order.
Tensions rise in San Francisco as rare dragon eggs are stolen, merfolk cause a lot of damage, and things get more complicated between Jordan and Edra. There are no human/mytho relationships known about, especially not between the SFPD's Mytho police officer and the Liason from Mytho Servo.
There's a lot of drama as they try and balance keeping both communities happy, getting justice for those involved whilst attempting to work out if there is even a possible future relationship between them. Both men have past hurts that they have to deal with along with contemplating the mess that thing will become once the world knows that they are together. Can a human and a lesser dragon be mates? And work colleagues? Can they balance the need for human justice whilst protecting the mythos? Can they even solve any of their cases whilst going up against the prejudice of the humans towards the mythos community? So many questions that leads to intense dramatic moments, both verbal and action.
There's a lot to take in throughout the whole book but it's gripping and entertaining. I enjoyed all aspects of the story and am looking forward to how Jordan and Edra go forward and what case they come up against next.
I received an ARC and am happily giving a review.
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January 13, 2026I am surprised and impressed. I had not been sure if I would like this book before I started. The focus on Bliss in the prior book and the over the top reminder that humanity loves to be racist had left me unsure while sfill hopped up and ready to go with book two.
I spent a lot of this book pissed off at boys refusing to communicate with each other. Yes, they are entirely different species, but that means they need to communicate MORE while they actually communicate less.
I was sure that Julian had lost his chance when he chose drugs over his dragon mate, so their mating was a happy surprise.
The mystery was a mess, and to see it wrap up so well at the end shocked me.
I hope the new mayor manages to make some change. Instituting equality is more than just telling everybody go play nice.
One thing that I am fascinated by in thia book is how well it demonstrates what being in the majority means. Things like a human just walking in and saying, "Have the mermaids do major weather magic for us," without bothering to learn about mermaids then not listening to what all the problems and reasons not to do that would be was a great example. "Bring in a mermaid," was another example.
I am psyched for the next book. I wanr to see what Julian and Edra's mating situation evolves to.
I spent a lot of this book pissed off at boys refusing to communicate with each other. Yes, they are entirely different species, but that means they need to communicate MORE while they actually communicate less.
I was sure that Julian had lost his chance when he chose drugs over his dragon mate, so their mating was a happy surprise.
The mystery was a mess, and to see it wrap up so well at the end shocked me.
I hope the new mayor manages to make some change. Instituting equality is more than just telling everybody go play nice.
One thing that I am fascinated by in thia book is how well it demonstrates what being in the majority means. Things like a human just walking in and saying, "Have the mermaids do major weather magic for us," without bothering to learn about mermaids then not listening to what all the problems and reasons not to do that would be was a great example. "Bring in a mermaid," was another example.
I am psyched for the next book. I wanr to see what Julian and Edra's mating situation evolves to.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 13, 2021
After reading book 1 in this series and seeing how closely book 2 follows - I recommend reading them in order. The journey for Edra and Jordan is still very fragile as they battle their desire to be with each other. But with so much hinging on them keeping their relationship quiet due to their singular circumstances - Edra being a dragon shifter and Jordan being a human - they walk a very fine line. But they have each other and the decisions they make are wrought with hurt, rejection, anger, pain, emotions that tear them both apart. Can the damage be repaired or are they beyond saving? Only they can face the reality of how they feel toward and decide if they trust each other enough to make that final commitment. Will they or won't they?
T. J. Nichols is, to me, one of the best story tellers I've come across and is able to put all the emotion on paper (or screen) that draws the reader in. I walked this journey beside these two men. I felt the emotion, the uncertainty, the battle they were both waging within themselves and I couldn't put the book down. I recommend this author.
T. J. Nichols is, to me, one of the best story tellers I've come across and is able to put all the emotion on paper (or screen) that draws the reader in. I walked this journey beside these two men. I felt the emotion, the uncertainty, the battle they were both waging within themselves and I couldn't put the book down. I recommend this author.
January 4, 2024
4.5 stars ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 💫
I finished book 1 and immediately started on book 2, I am really loving this world and the characters TJ Nichols has created and can't believe it's taken me so long to start this series.
I'm loving the growing dynamic between Edra and Jordan, the push and pull they had in this book was such I wasn't sure if they'd get there this time or if I'd need to wait until book 3.
The bigotry on both sides, the mythos towards the humans and humans towards the mythos is sadly the way many people and countries are towards anyone they deem different or unworthy and I'm hoping at some point in this series the tides turn and everyone starts learning to live together.
I'm loving the dragons as characters and hope they get more book time in future books.
The crimes are interesting as are the ways they need to be handled by both sides in order to fullfill justice on both sides as well as not create more friction. Edra especially has to walk a fine line and it is no wonder he is a knight.
I'm looking forward to diving into book 3.
I finished book 1 and immediately started on book 2, I am really loving this world and the characters TJ Nichols has created and can't believe it's taken me so long to start this series.
I'm loving the growing dynamic between Edra and Jordan, the push and pull they had in this book was such I wasn't sure if they'd get there this time or if I'd need to wait until book 3.
The bigotry on both sides, the mythos towards the humans and humans towards the mythos is sadly the way many people and countries are towards anyone they deem different or unworthy and I'm hoping at some point in this series the tides turn and everyone starts learning to live together.
I'm loving the dragons as characters and hope they get more book time in future books.
The crimes are interesting as are the ways they need to be handled by both sides in order to fullfill justice on both sides as well as not create more friction. Edra especially has to walk a fine line and it is no wonder he is a knight.
I'm looking forward to diving into book 3.
January 27, 2025
This was mostly about how they couldn’t have sex or they’d become mated and how Bliss stood in the way. Jordan finally admitted he had bad cravings but had trouble admitting any more than that. It got both painful and grueling after a while. And so weird for them to have to essentially get married (which was what happened when you had sex) before falling in love. Although I guess that happens in arranged marriages and there’s more time for it when one is celibate before marriage. I got kind of bored with that subplot.
The case was interesting and creative. I enjoyed the description of looks and behaviors, and interaction with other mythos. This isn’t a stand-alone as other people from the previous book show up like the mermaid who helped them.
The ending was better and has me wanting to read the next one.
The narrator, Roberto Scarlato was so so. He was very stiff and too formal in his voices. There wasn’t enough differentiation between the main characters either.
The case was interesting and creative. I enjoyed the description of looks and behaviors, and interaction with other mythos. This isn’t a stand-alone as other people from the previous book show up like the mermaid who helped them.
The ending was better and has me wanting to read the next one.
The narrator, Roberto Scarlato was so so. He was very stiff and too formal in his voices. There wasn’t enough differentiation between the main characters either.
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