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Wildflower #3
Cassius
Cassius Denver Valentine lost his mate…Now he thinks he's a monster. I just think he's broken. There's old blood on his hands and despite his efforts, it sticks to him like a second skin. I see the blood, but more so…I see him. And for some reason, he doesn't hide from me. I want to wash the blood from his hands. I want to kiss his scraped-up knuckles. I want to tell him that he doesn’t have to keep suffering.He’s already bled enough.Problem is, when you love someone so fiercely, you also run the risk of being burned to ashes.
253 pages, Paperback
Published October 29, 2019
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Rachelle Mills
11 books990 followersA writer of wolves who loves the grey
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Rachelle Mills is a 2016 Watty winner for Voracious Reads - Clayton, and Featured Writer on Wattpad where she first published the acclaimed read under her breakout pseudonym, Whiskeyqueenn.
Ms. Mills has won the devotion of her international “Wildflower Pack" fandom, new readers and critics alike for her fantastically realized paranormal universes, where alpha male and luna-made werewolves fight tooth and claw for hierarchy. And the often blood-red path of true love is made as rocky and perilous for them as possible by society and the capricious deities it serves. Her disturbingly relatable shifters at once frustrate and enthrall readers, drawn with an expert grasp of the real-life complexities with which she imbues these primal beings, yielding the eternal conflict between their controlled, infinitely human side and their vicious, virtually untamable were-side. Mills' emotive style is singularly descriptive, bringing her trademark dark romances with their grey characters to vivid life.
She comes by the broad knowledge base that informs her worlds’ ethnically diverse characters and mix of global cultural traditions organically.
Ms. Mills lives in Canada with her family of humans and two judgmental dogs.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Rachelle Mills is a 2016 Watty winner for Voracious Reads - Clayton, and Featured Writer on Wattpad where she first published the acclaimed read under her breakout pseudonym, Whiskeyqueenn.
Ms. Mills has won the devotion of her international “Wildflower Pack" fandom, new readers and critics alike for her fantastically realized paranormal universes, where alpha male and luna-made werewolves fight tooth and claw for hierarchy. And the often blood-red path of true love is made as rocky and perilous for them as possible by society and the capricious deities it serves. Her disturbingly relatable shifters at once frustrate and enthrall readers, drawn with an expert grasp of the real-life complexities with which she imbues these primal beings, yielding the eternal conflict between their controlled, infinitely human side and their vicious, virtually untamable were-side. Mills' emotive style is singularly descriptive, bringing her trademark dark romances with their grey characters to vivid life.
She comes by the broad knowledge base that informs her worlds’ ethnically diverse characters and mix of global cultural traditions organically.
Ms. Mills lives in Canada with her family of humans and two judgmental dogs.
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November 5, 2019
** Unpopular opinion alert**
I can't in good conscious give this more than 1 star.
If your familiar with Mills writing you know its very emotionally driven and there's a lot of angst and heartache - most of angst and hurt coming from or directed at the heroines. That's no exception here. Treajure and Cash are the h/H here but the story mainly focused on Cash which I feel did a great disservice to Treajure as her story should have been delved into more.
This story is suppose to be about acceptance - your past, you future, your actions, who you are. But for me, Cassius had to get over the past in one of the worst ways and I didn't find him redeemable at all. His past actions I can completely forgive him for - Kennedy was a horrible female and her letters did nothing to change my mind about her -BUT I can't forgive him for what he put Treajure through.
To me, he led Treajure along. He had feelings for her - its clear - and I do believe that he *believes* he did what he did so that he could grow and move on BUT there had to be another way of doing that without f'king a woman who reminded you of your dead mate. He didn't hide his intentions, he knew what he was doing, and he KNEW he was hurting Treajure - he couldn't even look at her when he was talking about Hazel - but he chose to do it anyways. What makes it even worse is that he never apologized. Maybe I could have been more accepting of his actions if I had been in his head and got his POV for more than just the time he f'd Hazel but I wasn't and in his own words "This could be another back choice in a long line of bad choices, but somehow it feels right. Needed" NEEDED??!! Are you f'ing serious right now!! Adding more insult to injury, Cash had saved himself for his mate! He could have grown and come to acceptance AND only had been with his Mate and his Chosen Mate all at the same time so I have no idea why Mills chose to take the story where it did. It sullied the story and any hope of me fully believing his love for Treajure.
He never woo'd or worked for Treajure. He came back and attempted to move on with his life. He acknowledged her but didn't really pursue her. He didn't do anything to make her feel special and it when his wolf claimed her - which out of the frigging blue and made NO SENSE when it happened!! - it was without any emotions. It felt empty. His words after the claiming were " He got ahead of me. My apologies." What the hell am I suppose to think about that? Am I really to believe he loves her or is really choosing her? It felt more like convenience...she was there, accepted what very little he would actually be able to give her....oh and don't forget she could take care of his children. I don't remember him ever telling her that she was beautiful or any of those loving, affectionate, words that makes you believe and root for the couple and if he did tell her he loved her it was at the very end of the book.
This could have been something so beautiful...but it was made sickening by his need to be with Hazel and the lack of real emotions from Cash for Treajure.
I can't in good conscious give this more than 1 star.
If your familiar with Mills writing you know its very emotionally driven and there's a lot of angst and heartache - most of angst and hurt coming from or directed at the heroines. That's no exception here. Treajure and Cash are the h/H here but the story mainly focused on Cash which I feel did a great disservice to Treajure as her story should have been delved into more.
This story is suppose to be about acceptance - your past, you future, your actions, who you are. But for me, Cassius had to get over the past in one of the worst ways and I didn't find him redeemable at all. His past actions I can completely forgive him for - Kennedy was a horrible female and her letters did nothing to change my mind about her -BUT I can't forgive him for what he put Treajure through.
To me, he led Treajure along. He had feelings for her - its clear - and I do believe that he *believes* he did what he did so that he could grow and move on BUT there had to be another way of doing that without f'king a woman who reminded you of your dead mate. He didn't hide his intentions, he knew what he was doing, and he KNEW he was hurting Treajure - he couldn't even look at her when he was talking about Hazel - but he chose to do it anyways. What makes it even worse is that he never apologized. Maybe I could have been more accepting of his actions if I had been in his head and got his POV for more than just the time he f'd Hazel but I wasn't and in his own words "This could be another back choice in a long line of bad choices, but somehow it feels right. Needed" NEEDED??!! Are you f'ing serious right now!! Adding more insult to injury, Cash had saved himself for his mate! He could have grown and come to acceptance AND only had been with his Mate and his Chosen Mate all at the same time so I have no idea why Mills chose to take the story where it did. It sullied the story and any hope of me fully believing his love for Treajure.
He never woo'd or worked for Treajure. He came back and attempted to move on with his life. He acknowledged her but didn't really pursue her. He didn't do anything to make her feel special and it when his wolf claimed her - which out of the frigging blue and made NO SENSE when it happened!! - it was without any emotions. It felt empty. His words after the claiming were " He got ahead of me. My apologies." What the hell am I suppose to think about that? Am I really to believe he loves her or is really choosing her? It felt more like convenience...she was there, accepted what very little he would actually be able to give her....oh and don't forget she could take care of his children. I don't remember him ever telling her that she was beautiful or any of those loving, affectionate, words that makes you believe and root for the couple and if he did tell her he loved her it was at the very end of the book.
This could have been something so beautiful...but it was made sickening by his need to be with Hazel and the lack of real emotions from Cash for Treajure.
September 18, 2023
The writing is genuinely exquisite from this author, but I disliked this story. This was not a love story, it was a drag your wounds through the dirt kind of story, rehashing horrific past emotional pain over and over again with no actual healing.
You MUST read this series in order! Although this third book has standalone characters, you won’t understand what’s happening without reading the previous two books.
PNR/wolf shifters
Letters from dead wife/mate
Light pack politics
More letters from dead wife
A few moments with his twins
Did I mention the letters?
This story needed less Kennedy (dead mate) and much more Treajure (love interest in this story).
The hero had some personal growth here, but the heroine was left alone in her shell, until he was ready for her. The reader is given bare minimal of her character backstory, so that you understand why she doesn’t talk. But she is not allowed any kind of personal growth, and that took away from what could’ve been a beautiful love story. I mean, I know more about the pair of glasses she wore than her actual actual character.
But what REALLY pissed me off….
Then he kinda woos the h, telling her he doesn’t know what he’s doing. I did like this last chapter of the book, but it arrived WAY too late, and I still have no idea what Treajure looks like or what he liked about her. Just felt like a partially finished story, and it certainly wasn’t a love story between Cassius and Treajure.
“I’ve been in love with you for a while, and I won’t lie—it scared me.”
You have? Since when? Did I miss an entire section of the book?
I’m giving this 3 stars because the writing is absolutely beautiful, but the actual “love story” gets a big fat nope.
A painful BR with the gracious Isabella, who bravely let me pick the book. I’m so sorry…
You MUST read this series in order! Although this third book has standalone characters, you won’t understand what’s happening without reading the previous two books.
PNR/wolf shifters
Letters from dead wife/mate
Light pack politics
More letters from dead wife
A few moments with his twins
Did I mention the letters?
This story needed less Kennedy (dead mate) and much more Treajure (love interest in this story).
The hero had some personal growth here, but the heroine was left alone in her shell, until he was ready for her. The reader is given bare minimal of her character backstory, so that you understand why she doesn’t talk. But she is not allowed any kind of personal growth, and that took away from what could’ve been a beautiful love story. I mean, I know more about the pair of glasses she wore than her actual actual character.
But what REALLY pissed me off….
Then he kinda woos the h, telling her he doesn’t know what he’s doing. I did like this last chapter of the book, but it arrived WAY too late, and I still have no idea what Treajure looks like or what he liked about her. Just felt like a partially finished story, and it certainly wasn’t a love story between Cassius and Treajure.
“I’ve been in love with you for a while, and I won’t lie—it scared me.”
You have? Since when? Did I miss an entire section of the book?
I’m giving this 3 stars because the writing is absolutely beautiful, but the actual “love story” gets a big fat nope.
A painful BR with the gracious Isabella, who bravely let me pick the book. I’m so sorry…
June 15, 2023
1st READ OCTOBER 2020 ==>4.5 STARS!
RE-READ JUNE 2023 ===> 5 STARS!
Book 3 revolves around Treajure and Cash, and again, every word was heartfelt and tragic.
I am absolutely desperate for further installments, LOL.
RE-READ JUNE 2023 ===> 5 STARS!
How do I change if my pieces aren't broken, they're missing.I'm addicted to this author. LOVED it so much! And after a re-read, I have to bump my rating up. The way the writing changed to reflect the characters was so well done.
Book 3 revolves around Treajure and Cash, and again, every word was heartfelt and tragic.
He's all brimstone and fire, and I'm, I'm the ash that's been left over from the way he burns through me.Gah! I cannot get enough of this pack of wolves. I don't want to spoil the previous books, so I'll just say that if you like unconventional reads that go against the grain, you'll love this series.
I am absolutely desperate for further installments, LOL.
March 10, 2020
2 ⭐⭐ - Meh!
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Kennedy remains present in the story through the letters she left and all the destruction she caused in the life of her mate and Clayton's mate.
Kennedy remained selfish and self-centered even after she died.
The hero paying a Kennedy-like prostitute and sending her to wear Kennedy's clothes and perfume was disgusting. Kiss, dance and have sex with her as if she were Kennedy. Supposed to say goodbye and move on. I didn't buy it.
Scene worthy of psychiatric examination. Yuck!
I wanted more details about the heroine and her relationship with the hero. Everything was vague and left me dissatisfied.
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Kennedy remains present in the story through the letters she left and all the destruction she caused in the life of her mate and Clayton's mate.
Kennedy remained selfish and self-centered even after she died.
The hero paying a Kennedy-like prostitute and sending her to wear Kennedy's clothes and perfume was disgusting. Kiss, dance and have sex with her as if she were Kennedy. Supposed to say goodbye and move on. I didn't buy it.
Scene worthy of psychiatric examination. Yuck!
I wanted more details about the heroine and her relationship with the hero. Everything was vague and left me dissatisfied.
November 4, 2019
I have been looking forward to this book, and by the rating I think you can tell I have no good things to say.
Reading the reviews I feel I may have missed something as everyone is speaking about strong emotions and yet I felt at times as if the story was dragging. The letters took up most of the story and didn't really have much to do with the plot as it was Kennedy's letters about how much she hates rya and loves Clayton. Could those letters not been put in claytons book. In fact there was little if any plot to the whole book. Cassius unraveling? More like cassius sleeps with his mates dopelanger and decides to go home and move on with the woman he hadn't even noticed. Which only happend in the last 40 pages of the book. After reading and enjoying Clayton and Dallas I'm disappointed that this book was such a flop. The characters were boring and if you havnt read the previous books then there is really no point to reading this one as it seems I feel as if it's a filler book. I don't see how it has any significance to anything really. DNF
Reading the reviews I feel I may have missed something as everyone is speaking about strong emotions and yet I felt at times as if the story was dragging. The letters took up most of the story and didn't really have much to do with the plot as it was Kennedy's letters about how much she hates rya and loves Clayton. Could those letters not been put in claytons book. In fact there was little if any plot to the whole book. Cassius unraveling? More like cassius sleeps with his mates dopelanger and decides to go home and move on with the woman he hadn't even noticed. Which only happend in the last 40 pages of the book. After reading and enjoying Clayton and Dallas I'm disappointed that this book was such a flop. The characters were boring and if you havnt read the previous books then there is really no point to reading this one as it seems I feel as if it's a filler book. I don't see how it has any significance to anything really. DNF
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 8, 2020
3.5 stars
Own in: The Wildflower Series
I liked it but 3.5 stars because it is unfinished. There are too many beginnings, middles and endings needed for other characters, including h.
The way this one ends is ok - but the reader only gets very small snippets of Treajure's/Sabe's bsckground/story. This series needs 3-4 more books. Hopefully, they are in the works.
Own in: The Wildflower Series
I liked it but 3.5 stars because it is unfinished. There are too many beginnings, middles and endings needed for other characters, including h.
The way this one ends is ok - but the reader only gets very small snippets of Treajure's/Sabe's bsckground/story. This series needs 3-4 more books. Hopefully, they are in the works.
November 5, 2019
I am a big fan of the author, i absolutely adored Clayton and Dallas, Tommies story ( all Wattpad and radish Stories) also! I love her writing style, it is sooo unbeliveable beautiful. I was very happy, when she announced Cassius because i was truly excited for His story! This character has suffered so much and in the previous books, we already got so many insights to him. So i bought the book as soon as it was available...i got really disappointed. Where previous my heart was wrenched for Rya...i didn't feel anything for Treajure, her whole characterization felt flat. I hoped until the end, that there would be a change in her...but no. While Cassius grows as a person, she stays more or less the same. I can't even relate to what Cassius saw in her. What was truly the point, when he felt in love with her? What was it that entchanted him with her? What was sooo special and unique about her, that Cassius chose her? Clayton and Kennedy, Tommie and Tate, Rya and Dallas - these are love stories, which left me hurting, screaming, laughing! So many emotions, so well written their relationships, their weaknesses! This is the first time the author didn't manage to let me feel the dynamic change in the main characters relationship...this supposed love story feels like Cassius only felt in love with her, because she was there and nothing more, could have been any other female, staying with the Valentins...i am soooo disappointed, truly. Treajures past remained almost fully hidden and i think that is the problem. Yes, there are hints of her tragic past, but these are fleeting and there is no focus on them, it is truly sad, because i think there could have been a lot of potential. The story was fast paced, the relationship between the main couple superficial. What i truly admired were the internal struggles of Cassius and Kennedys letters. It was soooo heart wrenching described, really well written. I suppose not every story needs a happy ending with a loving couple at the end, It felt forced between Cassius and Treajure and not natural...the book would have been better, If the story only revolved around Cassius and his progress to overcome his grieving.
May 1, 2020
2 Disappointing Stars
I re-read Clayton and Dallas before starting this one, so maybe that is why I’m so disappointed. This was definitely missing something for me as I failed to connect with either MC. The first two books in the series were such emotional, angsty reads, but this one fell flat.
First, Kennedy plays such a huge part of this book, which I suppose could have worked had we ever received Cash’s reactions to any of the letters. The book is mostly narrated from Treajure’s POV, and I want to be sensitive to the abuse she’s suffered, but it was so hard for me to reconcile that she could be so broken that she doesn’t speak; slumps and hides from everyone; pees herself... to wanting to be in a relationship and have sex. She just didn’t have that much character development to make it believable.
Not to mention he went from screwing a hooker to tell Kennedy goodbye to “loving” her super-fast; it wasn’t really what he did, just that it was so damn unbelievable. Where did the love come from? He didn’t date her… never mentioned being attracted to her…woo her… they’ve never had a conversation…but then… BAM he marks her out of the blue. It was such the opposite of the previous two books.
I’m not sure if the series is over, but I’m not really interested in any of the 3 brothers’ stories; Caleb’s not bad, but not a Belac fan. And if the true mate bond is so strong that Rya struggled so much for two books, how is Belac so… whatev? I would like to see Clayton get some closure; he was a bit all over. We ended Dallas with him a sobbing mess for Rya, but most of this book he was pining over Kennedy (again would have loved his reaction to the letter) but at the end he was devastated at seeing Rya…. And what was up with Dallas being so aggressive? Dude, you got the girl...take a breath... I would read a Clayton/Hazel match up; she looks like Kennedy and is a bitch too, so she’s his type.
I re-read Clayton and Dallas before starting this one, so maybe that is why I’m so disappointed. This was definitely missing something for me as I failed to connect with either MC. The first two books in the series were such emotional, angsty reads, but this one fell flat.
First, Kennedy plays such a huge part of this book, which I suppose could have worked had we ever received Cash’s reactions to any of the letters. The book is mostly narrated from Treajure’s POV, and I want to be sensitive to the abuse she’s suffered, but it was so hard for me to reconcile that she could be so broken that she doesn’t speak; slumps and hides from everyone; pees herself... to wanting to be in a relationship and have sex. She just didn’t have that much character development to make it believable.
Not to mention he went from screwing a hooker to tell Kennedy goodbye to “loving” her super-fast; it wasn’t really what he did, just that it was so damn unbelievable. Where did the love come from? He didn’t date her… never mentioned being attracted to her…woo her… they’ve never had a conversation…but then… BAM he marks her out of the blue. It was such the opposite of the previous two books.
I’m not sure if the series is over, but I’m not really interested in any of the 3 brothers’ stories; Caleb’s not bad, but not a Belac fan. And if the true mate bond is so strong that Rya struggled so much for two books, how is Belac so… whatev? I would like to see Clayton get some closure; he was a bit all over. We ended Dallas with him a sobbing mess for Rya, but most of this book he was pining over Kennedy (again would have loved his reaction to the letter) but at the end he was devastated at seeing Rya…. And what was up with Dallas being so aggressive? Dude, you got the girl...take a breath... I would read a Clayton/Hazel match up; she looks like Kennedy and is a bitch too, so she’s his type.
October 26, 2019
I will say it to the mountaintops again and again — the signs of good writing are the emotions you feel. If you love a character, if you hate them, that’s good writing. Cassius, book three of the Wildflower Series is that — an extraordinary, emotive read. One of depths into self-growth and preservation. The depths of perspective seen in this novel gives life and a new view of characters from the first two novels. The unravelling starts with Cassius but the layers fall off them all.
In this sequel to Clayton and Dallas, we follow the lives of Cassius and Treajure as told through her eyes, and the perspective of Kennedy through letters. We see Cash for more than what he shows in the first novels, where he comes off as harsh, self centred, brutish, forceful. He is so much more than that, he took so much more than we have seen.
That perspective from Kennedy was a major part of showing who Cash was, why he is so broken now and why she is who she was and was who she was. Why he couldn't stop looking at her picture. Why she couldn't be what he wanted and needed; that ruin was already set by their own self-destruction. It's not a tit for tat; they tore down each other and that is a big aspect to see. Without the letters we never would see it.
There are no evil witches or armies to fight. Sometimes the greatest wars we ever face are the ones raging within ourselves.
Rachelle Mills has a way with words that challenges the way we view the world around us and she did not miss the mark with this one. I think she does her job of showing the characters’ sides, their layers. Loss is a struggle, loss of love, loss of friends, family, loss of ourselves and who we are at our core. Healing is a process of peeling away at ourselves. It's peeling back the hurt, the pain, the anger, the blame. It’s a process of reaching underneath it all to find who we are, of forcing ourselves from where we were to where we want to be. Watching the unravelling of Cassius, alongside Treajure and her movements forward from the darkness, speaks to the soul. You feel with them, you cry, you rage, you peel at yourself, your very own layers, watching them put their pieces back together again. It is more than a love story, it's a discovery of healing, self-love, and growth.
Prepare to strip away piece by piece.
I voluntarily wrote this review based on a complimentary pre-release copy. That said, I loved it so much that I’ve pre-ordered a Kindle version and intend to buy a paperback as well.
In this sequel to Clayton and Dallas, we follow the lives of Cassius and Treajure as told through her eyes, and the perspective of Kennedy through letters. We see Cash for more than what he shows in the first novels, where he comes off as harsh, self centred, brutish, forceful. He is so much more than that, he took so much more than we have seen.
That perspective from Kennedy was a major part of showing who Cash was, why he is so broken now and why she is who she was and was who she was. Why he couldn't stop looking at her picture. Why she couldn't be what he wanted and needed; that ruin was already set by their own self-destruction. It's not a tit for tat; they tore down each other and that is a big aspect to see. Without the letters we never would see it.
There are no evil witches or armies to fight. Sometimes the greatest wars we ever face are the ones raging within ourselves.
Rachelle Mills has a way with words that challenges the way we view the world around us and she did not miss the mark with this one. I think she does her job of showing the characters’ sides, their layers. Loss is a struggle, loss of love, loss of friends, family, loss of ourselves and who we are at our core. Healing is a process of peeling away at ourselves. It's peeling back the hurt, the pain, the anger, the blame. It’s a process of reaching underneath it all to find who we are, of forcing ourselves from where we were to where we want to be. Watching the unravelling of Cassius, alongside Treajure and her movements forward from the darkness, speaks to the soul. You feel with them, you cry, you rage, you peel at yourself, your very own layers, watching them put their pieces back together again. It is more than a love story, it's a discovery of healing, self-love, and growth.
Prepare to strip away piece by piece.
I voluntarily wrote this review based on a complimentary pre-release copy. That said, I loved it so much that I’ve pre-ordered a Kindle version and intend to buy a paperback as well.
November 7, 2019
I'm heavily disappointed. I expected more and this book has fallen way flat. And I'm thoroughly disgusted! Cassius barely notices Treajure at all.. and then fucks Hazel, a look-a-like of Kennedy. And comes back and with no romance or anything, Cassius's wolf claims Treajure wolf, out of the blue and nearly fucks her but stops his wolf and changes and says "He got ahead of me"... Seriously??? There's hardly anything redeeming feelings from Cassius towards Treajure. Should've been more POV's from Cassius and delved more deeply into Treajure's past. And why hasn't she spoken, till the very end? The ending felt abrupt. Is it a cliffhanger?
Also, I think a couple long letters of Kennedy's was enough... it bloody ruined the book by having loads of them scattered though the book. It was like flogging a dead horse! Get over it already!
I think this book needs a major re-write. More POV's. If there's a second book to Cassius, that redeems his crap, then perhaps I could forgive this crappy version of Cassius.
Also, I think a couple long letters of Kennedy's was enough... it bloody ruined the book by having loads of them scattered though the book. It was like flogging a dead horse! Get over it already!
I think this book needs a major re-write. More POV's. If there's a second book to Cassius, that redeems his crap, then perhaps I could forgive this crappy version of Cassius.
March 28, 2021
This is Cash’s and Treajure’s story. Treajure has had a really hard life; Cash is reeling from his mate’s death and being a single father with twins.
Kennedy is still part of this story because she wrote letters to Cash telling him to move on. I was never particularly happy with her character. She was selfish and needlessly cruel, even after her death in what she wrote to Cash.
I felt very sorry for Clayton who ended up high and dry with no mate after everything, though he was stoic about it and knew that was what he deserved for being so terrible to Rya.
Poor Treajure endures being in the background while Cash fumbles around and screws another wolf. She’s mute and her eyesight is damaged from how she was victimized by evil people. Cash finally comes around and stakes his claim around 90%. I just didn’t enjoy this story as much as I did Rya and Dallas. Kennedy from beyond the grave was toxic!
Kennedy is still part of this story because she wrote letters to Cash telling him to move on. I was never particularly happy with her character. She was selfish and needlessly cruel, even after her death in what she wrote to Cash.
I felt very sorry for Clayton who ended up high and dry with no mate after everything, though he was stoic about it and knew that was what he deserved for being so terrible to Rya.
Poor Treajure endures being in the background while Cash fumbles around and screws another wolf. She’s mute and her eyesight is damaged from how she was victimized by evil people. Cash finally comes around and stakes his claim around 90%. I just didn’t enjoy this story as much as I did Rya and Dallas. Kennedy from beyond the grave was toxic!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 5, 2019
Cassius has more of a connection with hazel than he did with Treajure. Didn’t believe in any type of real relationship between Cassius & Treajure and the whole thing felt forced.
September 17, 2022
It sucked. Weak character, unoriginal main character and storylines. Terrible grammar. Stupid submissive women who are shown to be strong at times so the author doesn't lose all her fans. Author tries to twist and turn words and use her good vocabulary,but this ends up with terrible sentences that are unreadable. Author is untrustworthy as she has promised TBRP for years but has not delivered. Just don't read. Waste of time, money etc
Rya for example stays with a male that can not commit to her and basically says I am only with you because she's not here now. Like fuck that. I don't care if real life is painful, this should not be a norm. Females shouldn't be shown as weak, lustful creatures with no back bone. Can't believe Rachelle is said to be great and her storylines rich. It's all just a whole lot of cliche crap with fancy vocabulary. Words that are not used properly sometimes.
Vic's storyline is literally my dad is mean, he doesn't feed me as the example. Then this is use again and again, as justification for her actions. You don't learn more about this.The author literally says to you "Vic's dad is mean, doesn't feed her, now you hate him and don't need to know more". She drags this book on so much it's painful.
Gray full out abused his mate and she stayed with him. She fought a little,but then Vic a female and gray worked together to make Meela a drunk and dependent. Are we not over the whole females bringing other females down. Also the reason she was abused was to show her gray is male and strong and she is just a baby making machine. Furthermore, she's only attacked as Vic planned it so Vic could get out from her father's control. Like why do we still tolerate shit books like these.
Just not worth it,stay away from her books ...
Rya for example stays with a male that can not commit to her and basically says I am only with you because she's not here now. Like fuck that. I don't care if real life is painful, this should not be a norm. Females shouldn't be shown as weak, lustful creatures with no back bone. Can't believe Rachelle is said to be great and her storylines rich. It's all just a whole lot of cliche crap with fancy vocabulary. Words that are not used properly sometimes.
Vic's storyline is literally my dad is mean, he doesn't feed me as the example. Then this is use again and again, as justification for her actions. You don't learn more about this.The author literally says to you "Vic's dad is mean, doesn't feed her, now you hate him and don't need to know more". She drags this book on so much it's painful.
Gray full out abused his mate and she stayed with him. She fought a little,but then Vic a female and gray worked together to make Meela a drunk and dependent. Are we not over the whole females bringing other females down. Also the reason she was abused was to show her gray is male and strong and she is just a baby making machine. Furthermore, she's only attacked as Vic planned it so Vic could get out from her father's control. Like why do we still tolerate shit books like these.
Just not worth it,stay away from her books ...
August 10, 2020
I had to kick this story around for a few days before writing my review. I love this author's story telling, but this story just missed the mark. I deeply felt the heartbreak that Cassius experienced from the letters that Kennedy left for him.
My heart broke for poor little Trejure, who was always in the background of everybody's lives. Including her small part in this story. It would have been really nice if this story had answered more questions about her background than the tiny snippets we were given of her tragic past.
And that scene with Hazel. What the fuck was that?
This author truly does have a gift for storytelling. The first two books in this series sucked me in and churned me out. I really wish this story had more substance to it. So much was unanswered. I feel bummed at the way this story ended. I hate cliffy endings and I hate having to wait until some unknown future date for the next story to come out. I really hope there ARE going to be future sequels.
November 7, 2019
How do you unravel the past you created 🌸
This is the 3rd book in the Rachelle Mills’ Wildflower series. As usual, her writing draws you in and makes the emotion of each character become your own. Be forewarned that this is not a standalone story. You will have to have read Clayton and Dallas to have the background you need to understand Cassius’ story.
Cassius picks up years later after his mate’s death. In this story, we see how the characters unravel and move forward from the pain that they either created on their own or survived from the brutal ruthlessness of others.
The story ends with a happy for now. I feel that there is so much more that the main characters still have to work through, and I hope we get to see them do that as the series continues. That is why I am giving it 4 stars and not 5.
If you are loving this series, then you will want to add it to your collection.
I received a complimentary pre-release version of Cassius and I’m reviewing it voluntarily.
This is the 3rd book in the Rachelle Mills’ Wildflower series. As usual, her writing draws you in and makes the emotion of each character become your own. Be forewarned that this is not a standalone story. You will have to have read Clayton and Dallas to have the background you need to understand Cassius’ story.
Cassius picks up years later after his mate’s death. In this story, we see how the characters unravel and move forward from the pain that they either created on their own or survived from the brutal ruthlessness of others.
The story ends with a happy for now. I feel that there is so much more that the main characters still have to work through, and I hope we get to see them do that as the series continues. That is why I am giving it 4 stars and not 5.
If you are loving this series, then you will want to add it to your collection.
I received a complimentary pre-release version of Cassius and I’m reviewing it voluntarily.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 26, 2025
I loved the emotions and the feelings that got to me reading this story. At several points my heart ached either for Cash or for Treajure. BUT!!! What's the catch with the male names? It was confusing. I felt that the Author is somewhat obsessed with male names that start with C. Cassius, Caleb, Clayton, Crane, Cottom, I forget someone... Why? Why would you do that? It was really distracting figuring out who everyone was as the names blended together. And it would be really helpful if the relations between characters were mentioned from the beginning. I felt like I was in the middle of the story that I somewhat got a hold of every relationship, but I'm not 100% sure.
October 27, 2019
If you have previously read Clayton and Dallas, books 1 and 2 of the Wildflower Series, then you will be aware of who Cassius, Kennedy and Treajure are. And if you haven't then I strongly suggest that you read them, or you'll miss out on the beautiful, painful backstory that leads into Cassius.
Cassius is a wolf broken, in heart and in soul. He's bundled himself up into countless layers, to protect the shattered pieces of himself.
When the author warned that the unraveling would begin, it wasn't an empty threat. You literally unravel alongside Cassius.
Prepare yourself before going in. Your heart will break. Bile will rise from your stomach. You'll rage against the characters, and you'll curse their creator, Rachelle Mills. But you'll also laugh and melt at the sweetness that peppers Cassius’ journey.
His story is told predominantly from the perspectives of Kennedy and Treajure. Females who bear witness to the breaking and the unraveling of Cassius.
Their perspectives leave you with a hot and cold effect throughout the story. As a reader you'll be plunged from tension-filled highs where your heart dares to hope, followed swiftly by raging anger and heart-crushing pain.
However, at some point, and I'm not entirely sure at which point, this changes. As it's skillfully subtle and hidden within, a brutally painful honesty.
But change it does and the real seeds of hope bloom. You'll find yourself actively encouraging Cassius forward. Begging him to pull those layers back bit by bit.
However, this isn't just the story of one character. It's very much the story of three. And each of these characters are removing their layers one strip at a time. Together, by looking backwards. Taking action in the present and looking towards the future. These characters unravel.
Will they make peace within themselves? Forgive those around them and step out of the darkness of their individual torment, into a hopeful future?
The story of Cassius is, simply put, beautiful. I devoured page after page. Desperate for more regardless of how painful it was.
The characters are superbly written. Each individual imperfect and addictively enticing. They beg you to hear their story. To feel their story.
And feel it you do!
I voluntarily wrote this review based on a complimentary pre-release copy. That said, I liked it so much that I have pre-ordered a Kindle version and intend to buy a paperback as well.
Cassius is a wolf broken, in heart and in soul. He's bundled himself up into countless layers, to protect the shattered pieces of himself.
When the author warned that the unraveling would begin, it wasn't an empty threat. You literally unravel alongside Cassius.
Prepare yourself before going in. Your heart will break. Bile will rise from your stomach. You'll rage against the characters, and you'll curse their creator, Rachelle Mills. But you'll also laugh and melt at the sweetness that peppers Cassius’ journey.
His story is told predominantly from the perspectives of Kennedy and Treajure. Females who bear witness to the breaking and the unraveling of Cassius.
Their perspectives leave you with a hot and cold effect throughout the story. As a reader you'll be plunged from tension-filled highs where your heart dares to hope, followed swiftly by raging anger and heart-crushing pain.
However, at some point, and I'm not entirely sure at which point, this changes. As it's skillfully subtle and hidden within, a brutally painful honesty.
But change it does and the real seeds of hope bloom. You'll find yourself actively encouraging Cassius forward. Begging him to pull those layers back bit by bit.
However, this isn't just the story of one character. It's very much the story of three. And each of these characters are removing their layers one strip at a time. Together, by looking backwards. Taking action in the present and looking towards the future. These characters unravel.
Will they make peace within themselves? Forgive those around them and step out of the darkness of their individual torment, into a hopeful future?
The story of Cassius is, simply put, beautiful. I devoured page after page. Desperate for more regardless of how painful it was.
The characters are superbly written. Each individual imperfect and addictively enticing. They beg you to hear their story. To feel their story.
And feel it you do!
I voluntarily wrote this review based on a complimentary pre-release copy. That said, I liked it so much that I have pre-ordered a Kindle version and intend to buy a paperback as well.
October 23, 2019
Ms Mills has truly outdone herself with Cassius. In all honesty I did expect a good read since I absolutely loved the first two books of the series but Book3 surpassed all my expectations. Believing I was going to read Cassius and Treajure's journey into finding love, boy was I wrong. It's so much more than that. Ms Mills says that Cassius is about the layers...I say that it is also about the journey to self discovery and healing. It's about change and finding self-worth. Giving yourself a second chance at life and love. Seeing past your pain and moving on.
Kennedy uniquely is given a voice. We get to see her thoughts and actions through her prespective. Tbh this made me more sympathetic towards Clayton and Cassius, two males that suffered equally at her clutches. And this is what gave Cassius closure, his goodbye.
I can't say that I particularly warmed up to Treajure in Dallas Book2 but I saw her in a different light here. We finally get a glimpse of her life before Belac found her. I didn't see her as a timid little mouse afraid of her own shadow anymore but as a female worthy of Cassius. I did find myself wanting to read more about her previous life but I realized that more about Treajure would overshadow Cassius's journey.
The pacing was just right. The author didn't drag out the story nor did she paint a pretty picture of instant love. Healing and finding love take time. The last chapter was heartwarming a perfect ending to the otherwise devastating and tragic story of its heroes.
A definite must read.
Kennedy uniquely is given a voice. We get to see her thoughts and actions through her prespective. Tbh this made me more sympathetic towards Clayton and Cassius, two males that suffered equally at her clutches. And this is what gave Cassius closure, his goodbye.
I can't say that I particularly warmed up to Treajure in Dallas Book2 but I saw her in a different light here. We finally get a glimpse of her life before Belac found her. I didn't see her as a timid little mouse afraid of her own shadow anymore but as a female worthy of Cassius. I did find myself wanting to read more about her previous life but I realized that more about Treajure would overshadow Cassius's journey.
The pacing was just right. The author didn't drag out the story nor did she paint a pretty picture of instant love. Healing and finding love take time. The last chapter was heartwarming a perfect ending to the otherwise devastating and tragic story of its heroes.
A definite must read.
March 1, 2024
Still a downer and quite convoluted. The most interesting characters were off page for the most part. I actually came to be interested in how Clayton from the first book might turn his life around.
Never felt a connection to either the H or the h. His parents had a more interesting romance than he or his brothers did.
Never felt a connection to either the H or the h. His parents had a more interesting romance than he or his brothers did.
November 2, 2019
Cassius
Third book in the Wildflower series, I would recommend to read Clayton and Dallas before starting this to get an understanding of the characters and timeline of the story. Not a standalone book.
As the Title suggests – this is the journey of Cassius Denver Valentine.
This book is about his Ruin – Kennedy, his Healing, his Goodbye, his Hope, his Beginning. This book is his unravelling. Just His.
This is his story and his story alone portrayed by Treajure’s point of view and the letters Kennedy left for Cash. It gives the readers an insight into 2 versions of Cassius – one of his anger and malice and his fight and loss brought through Kennedy and the other of his ruin and misery left in wake of his mate’s death which is witnessed by Treajure. This writing style really has a very unique way of describing the complexity of the character of Cassius and allowing the readers to know all of that is him with all his flaws and depth. For me it was everything when it comes to Cassius.
That being said this book was everything but something not all at once. Firstly because I felt that the true extent of his ruin was not fully explored because it was from a third person POV. I felt every word when it was Cassius POV but not so much with Treajure or Kennedy. Secondly his unravelling began but somewhere it blurred around the edges. He needed to change but the way he chose to change is something I am unclear about.
“This could be another bad choice in a long line of bad choices, but somehow it feels right. Needed” – Cassius… why he needed to make that choice and the way he chose to do so and the way he went about to pursue his future is not satisfactory to me. I am at peace with his past and his healing too till a certain extent but the reason why he chose that future in the end is missing somewhere.
Finally there was this incompleteness about Treajure’s story – her past, her growth. There was a huge leap in her character development that didn’t allow me to connect with her entirely. She was this utterly broken wolf introduced in Dallas and here we see a girl who doesn’t need to hide behind someone all the time. What changed? How? This book has left me with many unanswered question about Treajure. I hope we will know more about her story in the future books of the series.
The book also has its light moments with interactions among other characters. One got to love the Valentine Family moments, especially Caleb. The little involvement of Clayton’s side of emotion with respect to Kennedy and Rya was also a major welcome. And there were also many repetitions of the events that took place in the earlier books that gives us more perspective to understand the circumstances of all the characters in a better way.
Rachelle Mills doesn’t disappoint when it comes to bringing out the emotions of the readers with respect to the characters she creates. You will hate, rage, feel misery, cry… cry like it’s your own regrets and loss. You will also feel healing, need, want, love and friendship and family; the beauty of it all. I hated Kennedy all over again and understood her …Again. I hate Clayton and I pity him at the same time. 3 books down and she still manages to makes me feel conflicted about her negative characters too…. They are in Grey not negative entirely, are they?
Disclosures: I received a complimentary pre-release version of this book and am voluntarily providing an honest review.
Third book in the Wildflower series, I would recommend to read Clayton and Dallas before starting this to get an understanding of the characters and timeline of the story. Not a standalone book.
As the Title suggests – this is the journey of Cassius Denver Valentine.
This book is about his Ruin – Kennedy, his Healing, his Goodbye, his Hope, his Beginning. This book is his unravelling. Just His.
This is his story and his story alone portrayed by Treajure’s point of view and the letters Kennedy left for Cash. It gives the readers an insight into 2 versions of Cassius – one of his anger and malice and his fight and loss brought through Kennedy and the other of his ruin and misery left in wake of his mate’s death which is witnessed by Treajure. This writing style really has a very unique way of describing the complexity of the character of Cassius and allowing the readers to know all of that is him with all his flaws and depth. For me it was everything when it comes to Cassius.
That being said this book was everything but something not all at once. Firstly because I felt that the true extent of his ruin was not fully explored because it was from a third person POV. I felt every word when it was Cassius POV but not so much with Treajure or Kennedy. Secondly his unravelling began but somewhere it blurred around the edges. He needed to change but the way he chose to change is something I am unclear about.
“This could be another bad choice in a long line of bad choices, but somehow it feels right. Needed” – Cassius… why he needed to make that choice and the way he chose to do so and the way he went about to pursue his future is not satisfactory to me. I am at peace with his past and his healing too till a certain extent but the reason why he chose that future in the end is missing somewhere.
Finally there was this incompleteness about Treajure’s story – her past, her growth. There was a huge leap in her character development that didn’t allow me to connect with her entirely. She was this utterly broken wolf introduced in Dallas and here we see a girl who doesn’t need to hide behind someone all the time. What changed? How? This book has left me with many unanswered question about Treajure. I hope we will know more about her story in the future books of the series.
The book also has its light moments with interactions among other characters. One got to love the Valentine Family moments, especially Caleb. The little involvement of Clayton’s side of emotion with respect to Kennedy and Rya was also a major welcome. And there were also many repetitions of the events that took place in the earlier books that gives us more perspective to understand the circumstances of all the characters in a better way.
Rachelle Mills doesn’t disappoint when it comes to bringing out the emotions of the readers with respect to the characters she creates. You will hate, rage, feel misery, cry… cry like it’s your own regrets and loss. You will also feel healing, need, want, love and friendship and family; the beauty of it all. I hated Kennedy all over again and understood her …Again. I hate Clayton and I pity him at the same time. 3 books down and she still manages to makes me feel conflicted about her negative characters too…. They are in Grey not negative entirely, are they?
Disclosures: I received a complimentary pre-release version of this book and am voluntarily providing an honest review.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 31, 2019
This story was amazing. The characters were depicted so well and it all felt so real. You can feel the struggles the characters are going through and it felt so real. It is amazing how one can get so emotionally invest in the characters, that their pain feels so realistic. I cried with the characters and felt their pain. I just wanted to reach out and conceal them from the world. Rachelle Mills has such a unique writing style and it’s not something you read everyday.
I would have given this a 5 star, but my one critic was, I wanted to see more of the romantic development between Cassius and Treajure. Their relationship kinda started in the middle and I would have loved to have seen how it all started. At the same time, this story was not about them, but about Cassius and how he overcame his past struggles and his own self-hate. And the author depicted that so well.
That is just my person opinion but overall, the story was amazingly executed.
The one thing I love about this story is that even though this is Cassius story, it was depicted through the eyes of two females. And they each had different views of him. It depicted his gentleness and ugliness.
We also, get to see past characters and how they are doing. Some are struggling and some are blooming. This story is not a standalone. Rachelle Mills other published stories is recommended to read to understand the overall story.
That being said.
I received a complimentary pre-release version of this book and I am voluntarily proving an honest review.
I would have given this a 5 star, but my one critic was, I wanted to see more of the romantic development between Cassius and Treajure. Their relationship kinda started in the middle and I would have loved to have seen how it all started. At the same time, this story was not about them, but about Cassius and how he overcame his past struggles and his own self-hate. And the author depicted that so well.
That is just my person opinion but overall, the story was amazingly executed.
The one thing I love about this story is that even though this is Cassius story, it was depicted through the eyes of two females. And they each had different views of him. It depicted his gentleness and ugliness.
We also, get to see past characters and how they are doing. Some are struggling and some are blooming. This story is not a standalone. Rachelle Mills other published stories is recommended to read to understand the overall story.
That being said.
I received a complimentary pre-release version of this book and I am voluntarily proving an honest review.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 1, 2019
How do you let go of the past? Move on? Start afresh?
Rachelle Mills takes us on this journey of shedding the past – mistakes, regrets, guilt- and embrace the future of hope, love and happiness through the characters of Cassius and Treajure.
The past haunts Cassius, bogs him down, the guilt almost choking him down. Treajure is also crippled by the ghastly images of her past, a trauma that has literally muted her.
With these two extremely human and fragile characters, Mills weaves a wonderful story of their finally moving on in life and finding each other as soul mates.
Interestingly, Kennedy, the departed mate of Cassius is given a unique voice in the story. She is undoubtedly the villain in Cassius life and also her previous lover Clayton’s life. Yet she comes off as a very rounded and real character and the reader is left with a better understanding of her.
The writing is extremely lucid and makes the reader feel the emotions rather than just read them. I have smiled with the characters joy and have felt pain when they hurt.
Personally, I would have loved it more if Treajure's past was delved into in greater detail and her tormentor was given a better look into. I did it find that aspect a bit wanting, thus limiting the review to 4 stars.
On the whole though the story was extremely well executed with the pace perfect as it was neither too slow nor too fast.
It’s a riveting read and one of the best stories of giving life a second chance. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves an emotional and extremely realistic read.
Disclosure:
I received a complimentary pre-release version of this book and am voluntarily providing an honest review
Rachelle Mills takes us on this journey of shedding the past – mistakes, regrets, guilt- and embrace the future of hope, love and happiness through the characters of Cassius and Treajure.
The past haunts Cassius, bogs him down, the guilt almost choking him down. Treajure is also crippled by the ghastly images of her past, a trauma that has literally muted her.
With these two extremely human and fragile characters, Mills weaves a wonderful story of their finally moving on in life and finding each other as soul mates.
Interestingly, Kennedy, the departed mate of Cassius is given a unique voice in the story. She is undoubtedly the villain in Cassius life and also her previous lover Clayton’s life. Yet she comes off as a very rounded and real character and the reader is left with a better understanding of her.
The writing is extremely lucid and makes the reader feel the emotions rather than just read them. I have smiled with the characters joy and have felt pain when they hurt.
Personally, I would have loved it more if Treajure's past was delved into in greater detail and her tormentor was given a better look into. I did it find that aspect a bit wanting, thus limiting the review to 4 stars.
On the whole though the story was extremely well executed with the pace perfect as it was neither too slow nor too fast.
It’s a riveting read and one of the best stories of giving life a second chance. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves an emotional and extremely realistic read.
Disclosure:
I received a complimentary pre-release version of this book and am voluntarily providing an honest review
November 5, 2019
3.5 stars
I finally got to read Cassius and Treajure's story after waiting for so many years. I gotta say it didn't live up to my expectations. Which is a disappoint. It was just alright. I felt that the book was too short and rushed. Not much depth and info in the story. And about Kennedy's letters, ugh she is still a bit** and keeps putting blame on others. Her letters were annoying to read, I just skimmed through those parts.
I finally got to read Cassius and Treajure's story after waiting for so many years. I gotta say it didn't live up to my expectations. Which is a disappoint. It was just alright. I felt that the book was too short and rushed. Not much depth and info in the story. And about Kennedy's letters, ugh she is still a bit** and keeps putting blame on others. Her letters were annoying to read, I just skimmed through those parts.
November 9, 2019
Wow. I don't know where to begin. Cassius is an emotional journey that had me crying (real tears!) at points and laughing at others. It's the beautiful story of two ruined people on the path of healing.
My thoughts, or at least what I could gather:
As well as healing, Cassius is also a story of redemption. Having read the first two volumes of the Wildflower series, I have to admit that I wasn't awfully fond of Cash before I got my hands on this book. He'd done things that I couldn't overlook, even if I understood. I was glad to see Cash acknowledging and accepting responsibility for his mistakes and more. Actions have consequences and often people try to cheat their way out of paying the price. Cash does not. His guilt and grief were REAL and it choked me. The dinner date scene was excruciating but an oh so needed step in Cash's journey. Mills’ emotionally raw signature style of writing was on display in full force here and, boy, did I feel it. I have a new appreciation of Cassius and finally understand why Luna Grace states that he has the biggest heart of all her sons.
It was a true pleasure seeing Treajure step out of the shadows and into her own for the first time. She has always had a childlike quality about her; an incredibly vulnerable young woman who needs to be protected and guided. Even I doubted at first that she could cope as woman and wolf in her own right. But cope she did, and I cheered on as Treajure grew bold, showing Cash and everyone else what she really was: a resilient survivor who had teeth as sharp as anyone,
if needed. We get little snippets of her past and to be honest, that's enough. It shouldn't be a surprise that even in a supernatural world, the most cruel acts are very human.
Cash and Treajure were hinted at in earlier books but I wasn't too sure about them as a pairing originally. Both characters being damaged doesn't necessarily mean they are compatible as a couple. However, the deepening of their connection as the story went on felt organic. I loved that they shared their vulnerabilities and were just very honest and raw, even when it wasn't pretty. It speaks for itself that they respected and trusted each other enough to do that.
Now onto the side characters. A well written side character is everything to me so I was on cloud nine while reading Cassius! I'll start with Kennedy. The letters were a good and needed touch, finally giving her a voice. They showed Kennedy for the complex character she was: hardly a saint but no irredeemable monster either. Then there was Caleb. I adore Caleb and his warmth. He's far sharper than he lets on. But I have to disagree with his evaluation of Hazel, who's fast become a favourite character of mine. She's no Kennedy, and I don't mean that as an insult to Cash's dead mate. Hazel can be downright unpleasant but God does she have a good heart deep down. I desperately want for her to live again. She deserves it. There was also an appearance from the lovely Tommie (My Alpha).
After burying myself in this book for half a day, it's safe to say that I thoroughly enjoyed Cassius. It was an experience. Soul-crushing and heartwarming all in one, these characters secured a place in my heart.
I'm not sure what's next from Rachelle Mills (I'm hoping for Caleb and Belac's story!) but after three solid books, I'm confident it will be of the same excellent standard. More importantly, it will be a story that needs to be told and heard.
My thoughts, or at least what I could gather:
As well as healing, Cassius is also a story of redemption. Having read the first two volumes of the Wildflower series, I have to admit that I wasn't awfully fond of Cash before I got my hands on this book. He'd done things that I couldn't overlook, even if I understood. I was glad to see Cash acknowledging and accepting responsibility for his mistakes and more. Actions have consequences and often people try to cheat their way out of paying the price. Cash does not. His guilt and grief were REAL and it choked me. The dinner date scene was excruciating but an oh so needed step in Cash's journey. Mills’ emotionally raw signature style of writing was on display in full force here and, boy, did I feel it. I have a new appreciation of Cassius and finally understand why Luna Grace states that he has the biggest heart of all her sons.
It was a true pleasure seeing Treajure step out of the shadows and into her own for the first time. She has always had a childlike quality about her; an incredibly vulnerable young woman who needs to be protected and guided. Even I doubted at first that she could cope as woman and wolf in her own right. But cope she did, and I cheered on as Treajure grew bold, showing Cash and everyone else what she really was: a resilient survivor who had teeth as sharp as anyone,
if needed. We get little snippets of her past and to be honest, that's enough. It shouldn't be a surprise that even in a supernatural world, the most cruel acts are very human.
Cash and Treajure were hinted at in earlier books but I wasn't too sure about them as a pairing originally. Both characters being damaged doesn't necessarily mean they are compatible as a couple. However, the deepening of their connection as the story went on felt organic. I loved that they shared their vulnerabilities and were just very honest and raw, even when it wasn't pretty. It speaks for itself that they respected and trusted each other enough to do that.
Now onto the side characters. A well written side character is everything to me so I was on cloud nine while reading Cassius! I'll start with Kennedy. The letters were a good and needed touch, finally giving her a voice. They showed Kennedy for the complex character she was: hardly a saint but no irredeemable monster either. Then there was Caleb. I adore Caleb and his warmth. He's far sharper than he lets on. But I have to disagree with his evaluation of Hazel, who's fast become a favourite character of mine. She's no Kennedy, and I don't mean that as an insult to Cash's dead mate. Hazel can be downright unpleasant but God does she have a good heart deep down. I desperately want for her to live again. She deserves it. There was also an appearance from the lovely Tommie (My Alpha).
After burying myself in this book for half a day, it's safe to say that I thoroughly enjoyed Cassius. It was an experience. Soul-crushing and heartwarming all in one, these characters secured a place in my heart.
I'm not sure what's next from Rachelle Mills (I'm hoping for Caleb and Belac's story!) but after three solid books, I'm confident it will be of the same excellent standard. More importantly, it will be a story that needs to be told and heard.
November 2, 2019
Last night I stayed up so late to finish reading Cassius, book three of the Wildflower series. I couldnt put it down and because of that I am sleep deprived today. Just so anyone reading this knows, there are SPOILERS below.
I honestly feel that this is Rachelle Mills best book yet! Each chapter had me heartbroken and as the story went on, I went from crying in chapter one for Cassius's loss to sobbing my pain for Cassius and Treajure in another. Truly and painfully destroyed my heart. But there were a lot of times I laughed. Those Valentine males are ridiculous and so amazing.
Kennedys letters cut deep and part of me appreciated her for her brutal honesty yet the other part of me resented her. If only she let go, if only she didn't have so much anger and hatred toward an innocent male who was betrayed by her and her love.
Treajure is such a beautiful soul and what happened to her gutted me. Writing this after I read Cassius has me tearing up to the point my screen is blurry, what she went through was so horrific and I just wanted to fix her hurting soul.
The part with Hazel and Cash when she shaved his head? I knew, at that moment I knew who he loved.
The only thing I would have added to this book is Cash finding the male who killed Treajures family and mate and destroying him. That vile being doesnt deserve to live.
Otherwise it was amazingly written, soul touching and I loved the ending, Treajure and Cash get their happy ending and Cash finally understands what was right in front of him all along. The sex was an amazing addition also lol.
However, I recommend reading Rachelle Mills’ book one and two of the Wildflower series, Clayton and Dallas first. To see how Cash and Kennedy first met, Ryas journey with her true mate and her second chance with Dallas, Clayton fighting for his love and against the mate bond. To truly understand each character and the need to see more of the Valentine males.
Also to see Tommie and Tate's story and how it unfolds, His Alpha is a must read. Hazel and Addie are in it as well. I love how all of her books so far have the characters intertwined.
Rachelle Mills creativity, panty melting males and beautiful, agonizingly painful storylines leave me feeling every emotion possible. I have read every single one of her books and there is not a book I've read that didn't effect me in some way emotionally. Whether it was tears of joy, utter sadness or complete anger, I felt it all and I will continue to read any future stories she has planned.
I voluntarily wrote this review based on a complimentary pre-release copy. That being said, I loved this book so much I pre-ordered a Kindle version and intend to buy a paperback as well. I also recommended the series to my sister who giggled at my crying face.
I honestly feel that this is Rachelle Mills best book yet! Each chapter had me heartbroken and as the story went on, I went from crying in chapter one for Cassius's loss to sobbing my pain for Cassius and Treajure in another. Truly and painfully destroyed my heart. But there were a lot of times I laughed. Those Valentine males are ridiculous and so amazing.
Kennedys letters cut deep and part of me appreciated her for her brutal honesty yet the other part of me resented her. If only she let go, if only she didn't have so much anger and hatred toward an innocent male who was betrayed by her and her love.
Treajure is such a beautiful soul and what happened to her gutted me. Writing this after I read Cassius has me tearing up to the point my screen is blurry, what she went through was so horrific and I just wanted to fix her hurting soul.
The part with Hazel and Cash when she shaved his head? I knew, at that moment I knew who he loved.
The only thing I would have added to this book is Cash finding the male who killed Treajures family and mate and destroying him. That vile being doesnt deserve to live.
Otherwise it was amazingly written, soul touching and I loved the ending, Treajure and Cash get their happy ending and Cash finally understands what was right in front of him all along. The sex was an amazing addition also lol.
However, I recommend reading Rachelle Mills’ book one and two of the Wildflower series, Clayton and Dallas first. To see how Cash and Kennedy first met, Ryas journey with her true mate and her second chance with Dallas, Clayton fighting for his love and against the mate bond. To truly understand each character and the need to see more of the Valentine males.
Also to see Tommie and Tate's story and how it unfolds, His Alpha is a must read. Hazel and Addie are in it as well. I love how all of her books so far have the characters intertwined.
Rachelle Mills creativity, panty melting males and beautiful, agonizingly painful storylines leave me feeling every emotion possible. I have read every single one of her books and there is not a book I've read that didn't effect me in some way emotionally. Whether it was tears of joy, utter sadness or complete anger, I felt it all and I will continue to read any future stories she has planned.
I voluntarily wrote this review based on a complimentary pre-release copy. That being said, I loved this book so much I pre-ordered a Kindle version and intend to buy a paperback as well. I also recommended the series to my sister who giggled at my crying face.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 31, 2019
Mild spoilers ahead--- BUT LOVE LOVE LOVE this book and story!
I have been waiting for this book forever it seems (since I discovered Ms. Mills and her wildflowers late last year it hasn't been forever but I was so anxious to read about Cash and Treajure). And it was well worth the wait.
Written in a different style we see Cassius and the Valentines only through Treajure's eyes. It was in parts a hard read-- it made me cry and in chapters I was ready to go a shake some sense into Cash. But as the book progressed this masterpiece of writing takes us through the journey of the two main characters and how they find each other. But we mainly see Treajure--- how she grows, trains, and what she is afraid of and how she handles it. Through her eyes we see what Cash has to do to get himself unstuck and ready for a new life. Ken and Dee and how they are growing without their mother and how loved they are-- specially by Specs.
Loved visiting with the old characters and seeing a glimpse of Luna Grace and the Silverback and of course Dallas and Rya. Caleb is a hoot and I cannot wait for his story--- for as laid back as he seems he also will probably surprise us as how intense he is.
Ms. Wills universe is unique and surpasses all expectations--- reading Clayton and Dallas to understand Cassius is highly recommended. An utterly complex and enchanting story that is not black or white but grey in it search for love and redemption, Ms. Mills takes us into this world and we can only hope for more. Her layers of stories and similarities on how we can only hope for an HFN that continues and continues is enchanting.
And the letters . . . . those letters from Kennedy made me cry and I also wanted to slap her silly---- they will stay with you.
Rachelle Mills
I have been waiting for this book forever it seems (since I discovered Ms. Mills and her wildflowers late last year it hasn't been forever but I was so anxious to read about Cash and Treajure). And it was well worth the wait.
Written in a different style we see Cassius and the Valentines only through Treajure's eyes. It was in parts a hard read-- it made me cry and in chapters I was ready to go a shake some sense into Cash. But as the book progressed this masterpiece of writing takes us through the journey of the two main characters and how they find each other. But we mainly see Treajure--- how she grows, trains, and what she is afraid of and how she handles it. Through her eyes we see what Cash has to do to get himself unstuck and ready for a new life. Ken and Dee and how they are growing without their mother and how loved they are-- specially by Specs.
Loved visiting with the old characters and seeing a glimpse of Luna Grace and the Silverback and of course Dallas and Rya. Caleb is a hoot and I cannot wait for his story--- for as laid back as he seems he also will probably surprise us as how intense he is.
Ms. Wills universe is unique and surpasses all expectations--- reading Clayton and Dallas to understand Cassius is highly recommended. An utterly complex and enchanting story that is not black or white but grey in it search for love and redemption, Ms. Mills takes us into this world and we can only hope for more. Her layers of stories and similarities on how we can only hope for an HFN that continues and continues is enchanting.
And the letters . . . . those letters from Kennedy made me cry and I also wanted to slap her silly---- they will stay with you.
Rachelle Mills
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 28, 2021
Wanted more of an ending
It was rough reading all of Kennedy's letters. But at least she was telling both Clayton and Cash not to be afraid and find love.
Not quite sure how I felt about how Cash found his closure in Vegas, I think if I was Tresjure/Sabe it would've bothered me more.
Now I really wished for more of an ending I mean they have sex mark each other than it was the end. Disappointed.
It was rough reading all of Kennedy's letters. But at least she was telling both Clayton and Cash not to be afraid and find love.
Not quite sure how I felt about how Cash found his closure in Vegas, I think if I was Tresjure/Sabe it would've bothered me more.
Now I really wished for more of an ending I mean they have sex mark each other than it was the end. Disappointed.
April 24, 2020
Loved the final book in the series, although there seems to be more stories to be told. The H is openly grieving, and the h is grieving too but can't speak, and her suffering is intense. Especially as she is completely in love with the H, he knows but isn't in a state to do anything about it. This is the story of how he frees himself for her, and she helps him every so patiently. Loved it.
November 6, 2019
“Let the unraveling begin.”
Third in the Wildflower series by Rachelle Mills. After the volatile relationship with his mate Kennedy ends with her death during the birth of their twins, Cassius “Cash” Valentine is left haunted by guilt and regret for all of the things that could have been done differently between them. His steadfast companion on this journey is Treajure, a she-wolf with a troubled and traumatic past of her own who knows all too well how memories can only serve to fuel your own demons.
Through Treajure we see an up close and personal perspective of Cassius’s suffering and his realization that he can’t continue living in the past anymore. The unraveling of his grief, of letting go of what could have been and all those regrets he carries, to letting himself love without guilt was beautifully portrayed and written in a way that didn’t give the impression of being rushed. It also corresponded really well with the placement of painfully raw letters written to him by Kennedy before her untimely death. These letters serve as a good connection between the Clayton/Dallas books and Cassius as well.
In observing Cassius’ journey, Treajure has her own realization that she too needs to change in order to move forward or he just might leave her behind. Mills hits the subtle but significant trauma healing responses in Treajure spot on bringing her to life in a way not many authors can accurately achieve in a believable way. Theres’s a story there within Treajure’s past that readers will want to be told. They’ll want answers as to how, why, and what happened with the ultimate villain behind her suffering.
Now, my only criticism is the ending. Though when I say criticism I mean it in the lightest of terms. The ending was really good, a very subtle and quiet ending for them, but it felt like it was missing something, like it ended before it was quite finished. However, it did end in a way that leaves you wanting more and I think it’ll be important to have another book follow it through until she’s tied their story closed.
Mills has a unique way with words that really pulls you into her characters’ lives. I was laughing and crying throughout Cassius, and really feeling the heart and soul that went into writing it. Cassius is definitely not a stand alone. If someone hasn’t read Clayton & Dallas they’ll be lost despite the bridge of Kennedy’s letters but for fans of the Wildflower series this is an excellent addition that will leave you wanting more.
November 5, 2019
Cassius continues Rachelle Mills Wildflower series, focusing on the characters of Cassius (Cash) & Treajure. These 2 characters have both experienced the death of their dreams & in Treajure's case, horrendous torture & loss.
Like her previous stories, Rachelle Mills words pack a punch of truth & beauty. And I like her use of letters to bring in other voices & emotions to the story and the reader.
Cash is a character that I had a bit of a like/dislike relationship with in the previous 2 stories in the series, so it was Treajure's story that I was looking forward to the most. And I would like to learn more about her still. But this story is mostly about Cash, told mostly through other's eyes. And through the telling, I grew to understand Cash more & the reasons for his actions.
I hope the author continues the stories in this series, as spending some time with the Valentines is like being wrapped in a warm hug. And I really want to see Alpha Clinton & Luna Grace take on a hideous character from Treajure's past.
I received a complimentary pre-release version of this book and am voluntarily posting an honest review. I liked it so much that I have ordered the Kindle version and will order the paperback version.
Like her previous stories, Rachelle Mills words pack a punch of truth & beauty. And I like her use of letters to bring in other voices & emotions to the story and the reader.
Cash is a character that I had a bit of a like/dislike relationship with in the previous 2 stories in the series, so it was Treajure's story that I was looking forward to the most. And I would like to learn more about her still. But this story is mostly about Cash, told mostly through other's eyes. And through the telling, I grew to understand Cash more & the reasons for his actions.
I hope the author continues the stories in this series, as spending some time with the Valentines is like being wrapped in a warm hug. And I really want to see Alpha Clinton & Luna Grace take on a hideous character from Treajure's past.
I received a complimentary pre-release version of this book and am voluntarily posting an honest review. I liked it so much that I have ordered the Kindle version and will order the paperback version.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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