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Inheritance of Hunger #2
The Princess's Chosen
The peace Princess Bryony and her Chosen enjoyed in the north is broken, disturbed by the arrival of her family to the Winter Palace. Camellia is crueler than Bryony ever imagined, and her grandmother's faith is hard won. Nothing will come easily, not even with her men at her side, their affections growing deeper.
When Bryony's most reluctant Chosen, Aric - King of Thieves, learns of her Hunger, it all fractures. There is more to the magic of the queen's line than anyone imagined, and Bryony is losing the grip on her own control.
As the weather turns colder, obstacles rise from every direction, even from within the Winter Palace's own residents. Bryony must master her magic and her passions in order to protect herself and her Chosen from the enemies that circle closer every day. If she falls, so will Kimmery.
When Bryony's most reluctant Chosen, Aric - King of Thieves, learns of her Hunger, it all fractures. There is more to the magic of the queen's line than anyone imagined, and Bryony is losing the grip on her own control.
As the weather turns colder, obstacles rise from every direction, even from within the Winter Palace's own residents. Bryony must master her magic and her passions in order to protect herself and her Chosen from the enemies that circle closer every day. If she falls, so will Kimmery.
360 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 5, 2020
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Kathryn Moon
40 books5,322 followersKathryn Moon is a country mouse who started dictating stories to her mother at an early age. The fascination with building new worlds and discovering the lives of the characters who grew in her head never faltered, and she graduated college with a fiction writing degree. She loves writing women were are strong in their vulnerability, romances that are as affectionate as they are challenging, and worlds that a reader sinks into and never wants to leave. When her hands aren't busy typing they're probably knitting sweaters or crimping pie crust in Ohio. She definitely believes in magic.
You can reach her on Facebook and at ohkathrynmoon@gmail.com
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January 7, 2021
reread in preparation for book 3, I enjoyed it enough to let my rating stand. Aric still annoyed me though.
Spoilers ahead,3.5*
First of all....I didn't realize this series wasn't complete.... Not cool author, but thankfully December isn't that far away.
So we continue this saga with Bryony and her Chosen having left the castle and travelling North, to give her time and for her to finally see the conditions her people are living under. Here she finally starts showing her power as the Hunger manifests in improvements throughout the area. Aric finally becomes a real Chosen, another is added to the ranks while feelings are held back for yet another but under it all treason looms as council members plot Bryon's death and further restrictions on the shifter population. Bryony has come a long way but with the sudden news at the end does she have what it takes?
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Bryony is much improved from book 1, her spine is finally showing and though she has some shy moments her growth is thrilling to behold
Some of the relationships have thrown me off a bit in this series, we had an already established m/m couple who admitted to wanting Bryony without any discussion between them and then they started having sex with the other chosen as well. It just seemed an odd choice for a couple that were already in love. The way things developed between Bryony and Daniel was another problem for me, it smacked gently of rape of both of them.... Her hunger got out of control and though the want may have been there on his part she didn't seem to trust or even like him before that incident. Another biggie for me was Aric, one of the original chosen and one it's clear Bryony has a soft spot for....yet he's the one who kept pushing her away claiming to love his dead wife. He didn't deserve to be so easily forgiven
I can't say that I saw the need for 3 books, as delicious as the sexy times may be. A lot of the books seems like time's wasting especially as Bryony has restorative magic and so much of her people are suffering. I wanted her to do more, I mean couldn't she have tried having sex on the roadway to ensure smooth roads?😂
While I can't say I agreed with everything this author delivered here her imagination and skill must be credited as I eagerly await the third book in December. I can see where this series might not be for everyone but it was quite well done for what it is
RH
Spoilers ahead,3.5*
First of all....I didn't realize this series wasn't complete.... Not cool author, but thankfully December isn't that far away.
So we continue this saga with Bryony and her Chosen having left the castle and travelling North, to give her time and for her to finally see the conditions her people are living under. Here she finally starts showing her power as the Hunger manifests in improvements throughout the area. Aric finally becomes a real Chosen, another is added to the ranks while feelings are held back for yet another but under it all treason looms as council members plot Bryon's death and further restrictions on the shifter population. Bryony has come a long way but with the sudden news at the end does she have what it takes?
********
Bryony is much improved from book 1, her spine is finally showing and though she has some shy moments her growth is thrilling to behold
Some of the relationships have thrown me off a bit in this series, we had an already established m/m couple who admitted to wanting Bryony without any discussion between them and then they started having sex with the other chosen as well. It just seemed an odd choice for a couple that were already in love. The way things developed between Bryony and Daniel was another problem for me, it smacked gently of rape of both of them.... Her hunger got out of control and though the want may have been there on his part she didn't seem to trust or even like him before that incident. Another biggie for me was Aric, one of the original chosen and one it's clear Bryony has a soft spot for....yet he's the one who kept pushing her away claiming to love his dead wife. He didn't deserve to be so easily forgiven
I can't say that I saw the need for 3 books, as delicious as the sexy times may be. A lot of the books seems like time's wasting especially as Bryony has restorative magic and so much of her people are suffering. I wanted her to do more, I mean couldn't she have tried having sex on the roadway to ensure smooth roads?😂
While I can't say I agreed with everything this author delivered here her imagination and skill must be credited as I eagerly await the third book in December. I can see where this series might not be for everyone but it was quite well done for what it is
RH
October 14, 2020
DNF after the battle between Emory and Bryony.
I've said this before and I'll say it again here, I know this is fiction, but even then, I still want some logic, I want people to react and behave the way they would in real life, I want consistency in the plot and how everything works. And this book doesn't deliver any of that.
By the time I read about Emory and Bryony's battle in the bar, I was so done and didn't want to go on. First of all, how could a peasant battle the fucking princess, the future queen? Isn’t that considered as an attempt of royal assassination? How could everyone just stand there watching as if it’s merely a fucking sport? And then Emory spouted about how he’d fuck her blabla, how could he get away with this? Is insulting and taunting the royal not considered as a grave offense? How does this motherfucking kingdom works????? The logic doesn’t add up here. And don’t even get me started on the whole king of thieves thing. I don’t even know what the fuck that is and how that even works. Why does everyone acts like being the king of thieves is at the same level as being the queen of Kimmery? Honestly they remind me of children playing household lol
And Aric still annoyed the shit out of me. Why does this fucker get special treatment? Especially when he found out about the hunger and Bryony is being all pathetic trying to calm him down and even thinking about throwing herself at his legs and begging for forgiveness (her words, not mine). And then Cosmo wanting Aric to come to terms with his own feelings but thinking it might be hard since “there is the obstacle of other men holding some of Bryony’s affections”. What the fuck is wrong with these people? Aric is almost fifty, for fuck sake. Make him act like a proper adult, don’t let him get away with acting like a sullen teenager. Even Thao is changing his way for Bryony, and he’s a prince with a big ego. I don't understand how everyone is angry at Daniel for fucking the princess and making her feel guilty, and yet they jumped to Aric's defense and excusing his rude behavior which actually hurt their princess. I really hate the trope of “he’s cold and rude because he’s afraid of his feelings”, like no, that’s bullshit. Leave it at high school romance, the reason I read romance with adult characters is because I want them to act like proper adults, if I want to read about angsty teenagers then I’d read a new age romance book.
And I hate how the author tried to gain sympathy for Aric’s past in order to explain his behavior so readers would overlook Aric’s rudeness, but no that won’t work with me. Yes that was sad that his wife died but what do you expect? Everyone dies eventually, and it’s not like his wife died from great tragedy for fuck sake, she died from illness. Other than his wife died, there's nothing about him that deserve sympathy.
Did I mention that Aric is almost fifty? Yes, yes I did. I don’t know his age exactly, but Bryony is 23. Good God, he’s twice her age. He could even be older than her father. This is really uncomfortable to read. Especially since Bryony turned into a child that needs attention whenever she’s around Aric. In the last book it's not stated how old he is, it's only said that he's "too old" for Bryony and has a bit of grey in his hair, but even some people in their early thirties already start greying, so I don't really think much of it. But now that I know for sure how old he is, I am disgusted and don't want to read the rest of the series. Good riddance.
I've said this before and I'll say it again here, I know this is fiction, but even then, I still want some logic, I want people to react and behave the way they would in real life, I want consistency in the plot and how everything works. And this book doesn't deliver any of that.
By the time I read about Emory and Bryony's battle in the bar, I was so done and didn't want to go on. First of all, how could a peasant battle the fucking princess, the future queen? Isn’t that considered as an attempt of royal assassination? How could everyone just stand there watching as if it’s merely a fucking sport? And then Emory spouted about how he’d fuck her blabla, how could he get away with this? Is insulting and taunting the royal not considered as a grave offense? How does this motherfucking kingdom works????? The logic doesn’t add up here. And don’t even get me started on the whole king of thieves thing. I don’t even know what the fuck that is and how that even works. Why does everyone acts like being the king of thieves is at the same level as being the queen of Kimmery? Honestly they remind me of children playing household lol
And Aric still annoyed the shit out of me. Why does this fucker get special treatment? Especially when he found out about the hunger and Bryony is being all pathetic trying to calm him down and even thinking about throwing herself at his legs and begging for forgiveness (her words, not mine). And then Cosmo wanting Aric to come to terms with his own feelings but thinking it might be hard since “there is the obstacle of other men holding some of Bryony’s affections”. What the fuck is wrong with these people? Aric is almost fifty, for fuck sake. Make him act like a proper adult, don’t let him get away with acting like a sullen teenager. Even Thao is changing his way for Bryony, and he’s a prince with a big ego. I don't understand how everyone is angry at Daniel for fucking the princess and making her feel guilty, and yet they jumped to Aric's defense and excusing his rude behavior which actually hurt their princess. I really hate the trope of “he’s cold and rude because he’s afraid of his feelings”, like no, that’s bullshit. Leave it at high school romance, the reason I read romance with adult characters is because I want them to act like proper adults, if I want to read about angsty teenagers then I’d read a new age romance book.
And I hate how the author tried to gain sympathy for Aric’s past in order to explain his behavior so readers would overlook Aric’s rudeness, but no that won’t work with me. Yes that was sad that his wife died but what do you expect? Everyone dies eventually, and it’s not like his wife died from great tragedy for fuck sake, she died from illness. Other than his wife died, there's nothing about him that deserve sympathy.
Did I mention that Aric is almost fifty? Yes, yes I did. I don’t know his age exactly, but Bryony is 23. Good God, he’s twice her age. He could even be older than her father. This is really uncomfortable to read. Especially since Bryony turned into a child that needs attention whenever she’s around Aric. In the last book it's not stated how old he is, it's only said that he's "too old" for Bryony and has a bit of grey in his hair, but even some people in their early thirties already start greying, so I don't really think much of it. But now that I know for sure how old he is, I am disgusted and don't want to read the rest of the series. Good riddance.
August 27, 2022
🔹Overall pleasant read.🔹
I do love an RH were you can actually feel the characters form an attachment.
It had great dialogue, hot sex, emotional feelings, fight scenes & spirit.
The only thing I had hoped for more was drama. It led up to crazy drama with the sister & the grandmother and I feel like that was over quickly, but I do hope it makes the final book even sweeter with it.
All her chosen is special in their own way & I love their dynamics. Great read for sure.
Read: 10/03/2022
1st rating: 4 stars
Genre/tropes: RH/romance/fantasy/magic/shifters/thieves
Cover: 2 stars
POV’s: Multiple - 1st person
Will I recommend: Yes
I do love an RH were you can actually feel the characters form an attachment.
It had great dialogue, hot sex, emotional feelings, fight scenes & spirit.
The only thing I had hoped for more was drama. It led up to crazy drama with the sister & the grandmother and I feel like that was over quickly, but I do hope it makes the final book even sweeter with it.
All her chosen is special in their own way & I love their dynamics. Great read for sure.
Read: 10/03/2022
1st rating: 4 stars
Genre/tropes: RH/romance/fantasy/magic/shifters/thieves
Cover: 2 stars
POV’s: Multiple - 1st person
Will I recommend: Yes
September 2, 2021
I can't believe it, I'm so disappointed, I gave the first book in this series a good review and was expecting to read an even better continuation but I was sadly let down. I DNF at 40% of this one I had to completely skip the scenes with Daniels introduction to her harem, we just were not there emotionally. I mean he still hadn't made up for his mistakes in book one. I knew he would eventually become one of her men( and I was kinda dreading it I honestly like sam better and he's basically a walking corpse), but he needed to do some groveling and soul searching before that was even considered. Meanwhile my boy stark is left out in the cold repeatedly, I mean come on he dosen't sleep so he can protect you. Now I know it was because of the "hunger" and the fact that she waited to long but, girl I vividly remember your grandma telling you she had been burned by her's before (it was most definitely a foreshadowing). Instead you blindly listen to Aric and let him shame you, when in fact he left you as fast as he could when you arrived at your destination. I just felt like the events after 28% were a train wreck that I couldn't watch happen. Don't even get me started on this whole king of Thieves bullshit I dont think we have once seen Aric steal from the rich and give to the poor and his information gathered was poorly lacking for the events that took place in my opinion (considering his age and supposed knowledge). I feel like the story stopped progressing in the right direction, its a sad day for me, off to try and find something else.
November 2, 2020
The book was too long and too politically inclined.
First, I did not like the fact that Grandma turns into the good one. Book 1 and book 2 have such contradictory story lines when it comes to many of the characters.
The incident with Daniel felt like a violation. I love where they end up, by the end of this book, not so much where/how they started out.
Then we have Alric. Another major contradiction in this book. Book 1 and early on in book 2, he is the 'reluctant' Alpha. By the middle of this book, he has turned into the retired older gentleman, who she loves so much and they occasionally fuck, like a whole 180° turn from where we started off with him.
Cress. Poor Cress. I'm not even going to lose sleep over his storyline, because I can probably guess that by mid book 3, they'll not only be sleeping together but will have moved from a state of 'working for you is more important than fucking you, despite the feelings we have for each other' to 'oh my God, I love you'.
Bryony is given a haughty tone of voice to make her seem like she now embodies the role she is in, but instead of it coming off as confidence or growth, it comes off as her still play acting at some day being queen.
By the end of this book, I'm frustrated with the story line. But come December, I'll be reading book 3 so that we can close off the plot. I think I'm just too bummed that book 2 seems to be a 180° for most of the characters from book 1.
First, I did not like the fact that Grandma turns into the good one. Book 1 and book 2 have such contradictory story lines when it comes to many of the characters.
The incident with Daniel felt like a violation. I love where they end up, by the end of this book, not so much where/how they started out.
Then we have Alric. Another major contradiction in this book. Book 1 and early on in book 2, he is the 'reluctant' Alpha. By the middle of this book, he has turned into the retired older gentleman, who she loves so much and they occasionally fuck, like a whole 180° turn from where we started off with him.
Cress. Poor Cress. I'm not even going to lose sleep over his storyline, because I can probably guess that by mid book 3, they'll not only be sleeping together but will have moved from a state of 'working for you is more important than fucking you, despite the feelings we have for each other' to 'oh my God, I love you'.
Bryony is given a haughty tone of voice to make her seem like she now embodies the role she is in, but instead of it coming off as confidence or growth, it comes off as her still play acting at some day being queen.
By the end of this book, I'm frustrated with the story line. But come December, I'll be reading book 3 so that we can close off the plot. I think I'm just too bummed that book 2 seems to be a 180° for most of the characters from book 1.
November 27, 2020
Working to ascend to the throne
I'm still on the fence with this trilogy. I am invested enough in the story to read the next novel and finish the trilogy, but am not necessarily chomping at the bit to do so. I can't really put my finger on what puts me off sometimes. I think it is because I don't really like the plot device , the Hunger. I like the characters quite a bit. The obstacles in her way on her path to the crown are well done. I hope that in the next and final book, I will not mind it as much.
I'm still on the fence with this trilogy. I am invested enough in the story to read the next novel and finish the trilogy, but am not necessarily chomping at the bit to do so. I can't really put my finger on what puts me off sometimes. I think it is because I don't really like the plot device , the Hunger. I like the characters quite a bit. The obstacles in her way on her path to the crown are well done. I hope that in the next and final book, I will not mind it as much.
October 5, 2020
I know I've said this before, but I'll say it again.
Kathryn Moon's writing is a fairy tale.
This book was a bit darker than the first, but that doesn't take away the "cute" aspect that is Kathryn's writing. She has such a vivid way of describing the surroundings and emotions in her characters that I always feel so enthralled and sucked into her world. Can't wait for the next book!
Kathryn Moon's writing is a fairy tale.
This book was a bit darker than the first, but that doesn't take away the "cute" aspect that is Kathryn's writing. She has such a vivid way of describing the surroundings and emotions in her characters that I always feel so enthralled and sucked into her world. Can't wait for the next book!
June 25, 2021
Owen.
Just.
Owen. 😂🤣 I love him. So much.
He’s constantly with the animals or chatting it up with the thieves.
Don’t get me wrong. The tigers, bear, artist, spy and aric are also just. Amazing.
But Owen. He has my heart 💖
Just.
Owen. 😂🤣 I love him. So much.
He’s constantly with the animals or chatting it up with the thieves.
Don’t get me wrong. The tigers, bear, artist, spy and aric are also just. Amazing.
But Owen. He has my heart 💖
June 13, 2022
This series has been truly enjoyable. Once again, the Chosen stole the show, particularly Daniel and Cresswell. We already had a resolution with Daniel and now I'm dying to have more from Cress. That man is stubborn, but he'll succumb to Bryony just the same.
September 5, 2021
This one doesn't disappoint. Steamy, sexy, RH, loving and caring characters along with an overreaching story line filled with intrigue.
September 27, 2020
I want to be Kathryn Moon when I grow up... or maybe she’ll just let me live in a corner of her brain forever. Every time she writes something, my first thoughts are always ‘these are the best words she has ever written. She can’t do better than this. It’s literally impossible.’ And then guess what happens?! SHE WRITES MORE NEW WORDS THAT ARE EVEN BETTER!!! And this book? This pretty... sexy... badass... kickass... hot... steamy book? It’s definitely the best words yet!!! Bryony is not your normal princess from a normal princess book. SHE’S the kickass badass part! She knows what she wants.... knows what needs to be done and she goes out and flipping does it. Now. I’m going back to my corner of KMoon’s brain and waiting for book 3. 💜
January 22, 2022
DNF’d 44%
I was really disappointed how much I disliked this book and series, since I generally really like Kathryn Moon’s work. While the characters and tropes used have a lot in common with many of Moon’s books that I do really like, in this series she hasn’t altered the narrative judgements she makes about her characters, completely ignoring how the flipped power dynamics should affect those judgements. As a result, rather than being a charming, if lacking in self confidence, Moon heroine comme Lola or Lucy, Bryony is ignorant, selfish, and petulant.
And let’s not even talk about the consent implications of the fact that all of the men are legally required to have sex with her. But don’t worry about it, because the book sure doesn’t.
I was really disappointed how much I disliked this book and series, since I generally really like Kathryn Moon’s work. While the characters and tropes used have a lot in common with many of Moon’s books that I do really like, in this series she hasn’t altered the narrative judgements she makes about her characters, completely ignoring how the flipped power dynamics should affect those judgements. As a result, rather than being a charming, if lacking in self confidence, Moon heroine comme Lola or Lucy, Bryony is ignorant, selfish, and petulant.
And let’s not even talk about the consent implications of the fact that all of the men are legally required to have sex with her. But don’t worry about it, because the book sure doesn’t.
November 6, 2022
Pros - More political than the last one
Cons - more furries than the last one
Cons - more furries than the last one
October 8, 2020
Long live the King.
I loved the first book in this series, and the second does not disappoint. This book earned every one of those stars; I can not rip even half a one from it.
The Princess's Chosen is a fast-paced ride that takes breathers to build relationships between Bryony and her Chosen in a believable and organic way—especially her more reluctant and angsty ones. If Ms. Moon is writing them, I will go on any RH adventure she wants to take me on; she does such a fine job of building a solid crew of characters and giving them interesting dynamics with their leading lady and each other. Some of the best scenes in this story reveal their bonds that have been developing, as they learn to become a cohesive family unit that utilizes all of their unique strengths. There is some jealousy here and there, but it's handled in such an adult manner, and overall, the guys really are a cooperative bunch once they decide it's not worth it to be petty. So much happens in this installment action and plot-wise, and it's anything but filler. We learn a lot about the Hunger in this installment, and it takes a decidedly dark and foreboding turn.
The third book—and seriously, Bryony and her development—is promising to be epic, when all of the conflicts in the series will come to a head as the battle for Kimmery has begun in earnest.
I loved the first book in this series, and the second does not disappoint. This book earned every one of those stars; I can not rip even half a one from it.
The Princess's Chosen is a fast-paced ride that takes breathers to build relationships between Bryony and her Chosen in a believable and organic way—especially her more reluctant and angsty ones. If Ms. Moon is writing them, I will go on any RH adventure she wants to take me on; she does such a fine job of building a solid crew of characters and giving them interesting dynamics with their leading lady and each other. Some of the best scenes in this story reveal their bonds that have been developing, as they learn to become a cohesive family unit that utilizes all of their unique strengths. There is some jealousy here and there, but it's handled in such an adult manner, and overall, the guys really are a cooperative bunch once they decide it's not worth it to be petty. So much happens in this installment action and plot-wise, and it's anything but filler. We learn a lot about the Hunger in this installment, and it takes a decidedly dark and foreboding turn.
The third book—and seriously, Bryony and her development—is promising to be epic, when all of the conflicts in the series will come to a head as the battle for Kimmery has begun in earnest.
May 13, 2024
Inheritance of Hunger Series.
Bryony’s sole purpose and legacy is to inherit the hunger and build a harem to use her magic for the kingdom, but Bryony has never felt the hunger and after putting off the choosing for 5 years, she finally must select her Chosen. What follows is a tale of affection, devotion, politics and romance.
I liked the twist of a world where women have the full power, and I enjoyed the true chemistry that was built between Bryony and her Chosen throughout the series. I feel like the story got slow and bogged down with politics in the last half of book 2 and most of 3, but I loved the devotion the men showed to her and how supportive they always were.
The Queen’s Line ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Princess’s Chosen ⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Kingdom’s Crown ⭐️⭐️
Series overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Content Warning: Reverse Harem, sexual abuse alluded to and attempts made on the page.
Bryony’s sole purpose and legacy is to inherit the hunger and build a harem to use her magic for the kingdom, but Bryony has never felt the hunger and after putting off the choosing for 5 years, she finally must select her Chosen. What follows is a tale of affection, devotion, politics and romance.
I liked the twist of a world where women have the full power, and I enjoyed the true chemistry that was built between Bryony and her Chosen throughout the series. I feel like the story got slow and bogged down with politics in the last half of book 2 and most of 3, but I loved the devotion the men showed to her and how supportive they always were.
The Queen’s Line ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Princess’s Chosen ⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Kingdom’s Crown ⭐️⭐️
Series overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Content Warning: Reverse Harem, sexual abuse alluded to and attempts made on the page.
July 26, 2022
This was a weird read for me because I oddly found myself intrigued more by the politics and schemes happening in the kingdom than the romance. I started really enjoying all the political machinations happening in this book and what the group was going to plan next and who was going to be an adversary to their plans.
I skimmed the sex scenes later in the book because I wanted to get back to the plot. They were written well but they no longer held as much interest to me especially when it was with Daniel, the new member of the chosen. I thought the whole situation surrounding him and Bryony was not great. I was not feeling the connection between them and it felt forced, which in some ways it was. I also wished Aric had done more groveling after the stunts he pulled and things he said. I guess, I do not feel much of a connection between Bryony and her men in this book. The romance portion felt flat.
I did enjoy the book overall and I do want to know what happens next.
I skimmed the sex scenes later in the book because I wanted to get back to the plot. They were written well but they no longer held as much interest to me especially when it was with Daniel, the new member of the chosen. I thought the whole situation surrounding him and Bryony was not great. I was not feeling the connection between them and it felt forced, which in some ways it was. I also wished Aric had done more groveling after the stunts he pulled and things he said. I guess, I do not feel much of a connection between Bryony and her men in this book. The romance portion felt flat.
I did enjoy the book overall and I do want to know what happens next.
July 17, 2022
with the plot & relationships more established, i enjoyed this much more than book one!! let’s be real - i would be more than happy if aric was the only chosen (okay and owen), but i do love that each of them have such distinct personalities & roles in the court!! but man, aric & his backstory/part of the world add so much more depth to the story, i’m hoping he will continue to play a bigger role in book three.
February 1, 2024
I've really been enjoying this fantasy reverse harem series- I like the world, plot and characters, and though I do think the emotional attachments are too quick across the board, I don't mind it as much as I usually do. I love the heroine a ton, and usually I am much more about the heroes. (Although Aric is a standout in this large group of guys!) By nature of the plot there is a lot of sex but much of it is brief or just told that it occurred, and the overall tone is sweet over heat. I'm looking forward to the ending and seeing some of these villains get their comeuppance.
October 2, 2020
Moon has readers under her spell with this magical series!
Bryony and her chosen are making waves in the second installment of the Inheritance of Hunger.
Foes become friends. New titles are acquired. Enemies come swinging and Bryony has to stand her ground or lose it all.
This is an action packed and scorching hot piece of work from Kathryn. An absolute must read!
Bryony and her chosen are making waves in the second installment of the Inheritance of Hunger.
Foes become friends. New titles are acquired. Enemies come swinging and Bryony has to stand her ground or lose it all.
This is an action packed and scorching hot piece of work from Kathryn. An absolute must read!
December 21, 2021
Like I said in my review of book 1, I read this series because it's by Kathryn Moon and I LOVED Lola and the Millionaires by her. Lola and the Millionaires was one of my top 5 reads this year and my introduction to Ms Moon's writing. Unfortunately, this series didn't have the emotion that Lola's books had. I was disappointed because it was such a predictable and simple story, compared to Lola's which had been much more layered.
In terms of plot, the story does get a bit more complex in this book. But in terms of relationships, I was still doomed to disappointment.
So in this story we have Bryony still striving to help her citizens the best she can, pitting herself against the council. Since there was not much conflict among her and her harem, the conflict had to come from outside, and here the council is the Bad Guy. Classist issues are raised when she's made aware of the treatment of the "two-natured", or the shifters.
In this book also, matters with Daniel and Aric both come to a head. Daniel was introduced in the previous book as a spy for the council. Despite knowing this, Bryony hired him as her steward anyway, and we had two chapters from his POV (in first-person), so we knew he was going to end up as one of her harem, because usually we only get POV from the FMC and her men. But I didn't like how it was done, how they came together the first time with Bryony propelled by the Hunger, making it all about scratching an itch and with nothing of love or caring. Although there's no issue of either of them not consenting, because Daniel says clearly that he wants Bryony and Bryony says that she is still her making the decisions despite the presence of the Hunger, it still left a bad taste in my mouth. In fact, after that Bryony avoids Daniel because she feels awkward and can't trust him.
I liked that Bryony got to repair her relationship with her grandmother, but I also felt that it was almost too easy, like a sudden 180-degree turnaround. I still felt that I couldn't respect her grandmother because, despite being the power behind the throne, she allowed Bryony's weak mother to remain as the most ineffectual queen I've ever heard of, and she hadn't trained Bryony to be any better. One would have thought that she'd have learnt from her failure with her daughter, but she apparently hadn't, and even held up Bryony's undisciplined and indiscreet sister as an example! Just because Bryony's sister exhibited a great deal of 'Hunger'!
I continued to skip the sex scenes, which didn't contribute anything to the plot. Yes, all the men want her, but I still felt that the relationship development was lacking and the emotion of Lola and the Millionaires was missing. The guys are all one-dimensional except for Daniel and Aric, but even those two didn't feel fleshed out enough. Aric, for example, has a tragic backstory, but it is all glossed over and his difficulties as a self-trained, unregistered mage are also glossed over.
The men seem oddly devoid of personality. I just couldn't get a feeling of what they were like. I know Aric was acerbic in the beginning before he gives in to his feelings for Bryony, and then he is fiercely for her, very protective -- and Owen is a big cuddly teddy bear who charms animals. But the others! Daniel is so used to controlling his emotions and responses due to his upbringing that I have no clear idea what he is like, even though we have a few chapters from his POV. I could see Thao's his nose-in-the-air princely demeanour easing as he got closer to Bryony, but still didn't know exactly who he was. I felt that all I know about Cosmo is that he is endlessly sketching, and Wendell, the perfect diplomat, was just a blank space, giving nothing much away, no fire in him, no nothing. I just couldn't connect with the men and therefore, also couldn't feel them connecting with Bryony on that deeper level.
Then there's the push-and-pull with Cresswell, Bryony's head guard. To be honest, I agreed with him that it was better for him to be the head guard in order to watch over her safety, because most definitely, the moment he became one of her Chosen, his attention would be diverted and he would end up overlooking certain things while pleasuring her and satisfying her Hunger. Plus, we knew that she was surrounded by traitors who were reporting to the council, and didn't know whom to trust, so she would need someone on her side who was conscientious and vigilant. I thought that Bryony was short-sighted and ... yes, even greedy in trying to entice him when she already had six others. She could be so rational about Wendell and Thao, the gay couple, but not about Cresswell? Pfffft.
Apart from this, Bryony continues to be the perfect princess who is oh-so-worried about her citizens' welfare -- somewhat belatedly -- and wants to Make All Things Right. It is kind of sickening how good she is, exactly like a princess from a bedtime story. I think Ms Moon did intend this to be so, because the whole series does have that fairytale vibe to it, but when you adultify (what? That IS absolutely a word!) a story, the princess can't remain so one-dimensional. Bryony reminded me of Katy Carr in What Katy Did (a child's tale by Susan Coolidge): absolutely too much of a Goody-Two-Shoes.
In terms of plot, the story does get a bit more complex in this book. But in terms of relationships, I was still doomed to disappointment.
So in this story we have Bryony still striving to help her citizens the best she can, pitting herself against the council. Since there was not much conflict among her and her harem, the conflict had to come from outside, and here the council is the Bad Guy. Classist issues are raised when she's made aware of the treatment of the "two-natured", or the shifters.
In this book also, matters with Daniel and Aric both come to a head. Daniel was introduced in the previous book as a spy for the council. Despite knowing this, Bryony hired him as her steward anyway, and we had two chapters from his POV (in first-person), so we knew he was going to end up as one of her harem, because usually we only get POV from the FMC and her men. But I didn't like how it was done, how they came together the first time with Bryony propelled by the Hunger, making it all about scratching an itch and with nothing of love or caring. Although there's no issue of either of them not consenting, because Daniel says clearly that he wants Bryony and Bryony says that she is still her making the decisions despite the presence of the Hunger, it still left a bad taste in my mouth. In fact, after that Bryony avoids Daniel because she feels awkward and can't trust him.
I liked that Bryony got to repair her relationship with her grandmother, but I also felt that it was almost too easy, like a sudden 180-degree turnaround. I still felt that I couldn't respect her grandmother because, despite being the power behind the throne, she allowed Bryony's weak mother to remain as the most ineffectual queen I've ever heard of, and she hadn't trained Bryony to be any better. One would have thought that she'd have learnt from her failure with her daughter, but she apparently hadn't, and even held up Bryony's undisciplined and indiscreet sister as an example! Just because Bryony's sister exhibited a great deal of 'Hunger'!
I continued to skip the sex scenes, which didn't contribute anything to the plot. Yes, all the men want her, but I still felt that the relationship development was lacking and the emotion of Lola and the Millionaires was missing. The guys are all one-dimensional except for Daniel and Aric, but even those two didn't feel fleshed out enough. Aric, for example, has a tragic backstory, but it is all glossed over and his difficulties as a self-trained, unregistered mage are also glossed over.
The men seem oddly devoid of personality. I just couldn't get a feeling of what they were like. I know Aric was acerbic in the beginning before he gives in to his feelings for Bryony, and then he is fiercely for her, very protective -- and Owen is a big cuddly teddy bear who charms animals. But the others! Daniel is so used to controlling his emotions and responses due to his upbringing that I have no clear idea what he is like, even though we have a few chapters from his POV. I could see Thao's his nose-in-the-air princely demeanour easing as he got closer to Bryony, but still didn't know exactly who he was. I felt that all I know about Cosmo is that he is endlessly sketching, and Wendell, the perfect diplomat, was just a blank space, giving nothing much away, no fire in him, no nothing. I just couldn't connect with the men and therefore, also couldn't feel them connecting with Bryony on that deeper level.
Then there's the push-and-pull with Cresswell, Bryony's head guard. To be honest, I agreed with him that it was better for him to be the head guard in order to watch over her safety, because most definitely, the moment he became one of her Chosen, his attention would be diverted and he would end up overlooking certain things while pleasuring her and satisfying her Hunger. Plus, we knew that she was surrounded by traitors who were reporting to the council, and didn't know whom to trust, so she would need someone on her side who was conscientious and vigilant. I thought that Bryony was short-sighted and ... yes, even greedy in trying to entice him when she already had six others. She could be so rational about Wendell and Thao, the gay couple, but not about Cresswell? Pfffft.
Apart from this, Bryony continues to be the perfect princess who is oh-so-worried about her citizens' welfare -- somewhat belatedly -- and wants to Make All Things Right. It is kind of sickening how good she is, exactly like a princess from a bedtime story. I think Ms Moon did intend this to be so, because the whole series does have that fairytale vibe to it, but when you adultify (what? That IS absolutely a word!) a story, the princess can't remain so one-dimensional. Bryony reminded me of Katy Carr in What Katy Did (a child's tale by Susan Coolidge): absolutely too much of a Goody-Two-Shoes.
October 7, 2020
This was a great second book. Didn’t feel like filler. Had a nice balance between the plot and the relationships. Highly enjoyed it. Can’t wait for the third in December.
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August 26, 2021DNF around 60%
I liked the first book enough to read the second, but it just fully tanked for me. Not only is the story line becoming super contradictory, but it just doesn't really make sense. The characters also don't feel like they are holding their own. The men, in particular, are just blending together at this point-just devotees to Bryony, and I'm not a fan of that. I like when there is individuality and uniqueness to each character and they are quickly becoming a "melting pot" rather than a "mosaic." I also find it difficult to keep track of so many men- I really don't think anymore needed to be added. Like why add more men when you can barely do justice to the ones you have already included? It's an interesting story idea, but the execution was unfortunately disappointing.
I liked the first book enough to read the second, but it just fully tanked for me. Not only is the story line becoming super contradictory, but it just doesn't really make sense. The characters also don't feel like they are holding their own. The men, in particular, are just blending together at this point-just devotees to Bryony, and I'm not a fan of that. I like when there is individuality and uniqueness to each character and they are quickly becoming a "melting pot" rather than a "mosaic." I also find it difficult to keep track of so many men- I really don't think anymore needed to be added. Like why add more men when you can barely do justice to the ones you have already included? It's an interesting story idea, but the execution was unfortunately disappointing.
September 29, 2025
Poly, Fantasy, Erotic Romance, 1st Rotating POV
Status: Non-KU, Same Polycule Series, Third Act Conflict - , Reproduction -
Bryony: 23 Yrs Old, Princess, Demisexual, Inherited Sex Magic, Enjoys Reading, Enjoys Fencing, Swordswoman,
The Hunger: Sex Magic Inherited Through the Women of the Queen's Line,
Owen: Retired Soldier, Stable-Hand, Affinity for Animals, Curly Hair, Gentle Giant,
Cosmo: Bi, Curly Hair, Artist (Sculpture, Drawing)
Thao: Bi, POC, Tiger Shifter, Prince of Mennary (Island Nation), Tattooed, Long Hair, Swordsman, In a Relationship with Wendell, Verse
Wendell: Bi, Mid 30s, Former Ambassador to Mennary, In a Relationship with Thao, Tiger Shifter, Verse
Aric: Late 40s, Mage, Owns a Tavern, King of Thieves, Greying Hair, Widower (5 Yrs)
Cresswell: POC, Former Soldier, Winter Palace Guard, Bear Shifter
Daniel: Appointed Steward of the Winter Palace, Previous Steward of Father's Estate (5 Yrs), Bastard Son of an Aristocrat, Sent as a Council Spy, Enjoys Fencing, Touch Starved
Side Characters
Griffin: Appointed Civil Hunter, Hawk Shifter, 30s, Member of the Thieves Court, Red Hair
Sam: Camellia's Chosen (Former, Heavily Abused), PTSD,
Queen Violet: Bryony's Grandmother, Dowager Queen, Figurehead for the Council, Unaware of What "The Hunger" Can Do
Camellia: Bryony's Younger Sister, Posessed by The Hunger, Abusive (Sexually, Physically, Emotionally)
Notes: Matriarchal Kingdom, Sex Magic (Royal Bloodline Only), Broken Kingdom with Abusive Leaders (Council), Royal Family are Only Figureheads, FMC Working to Heal the Kingdom, Court Politics, Found Family, FMC Spends Time with MMC in Shifted Form, MCs Fighting Against Fascism
Sex Notes:
CWs:
Status: Non-KU, Same Polycule Series, Third Act Conflict - , Reproduction -
Bryony: 23 Yrs Old, Princess, Demisexual, Inherited Sex Magic, Enjoys Reading, Enjoys Fencing, Swordswoman,
The Hunger: Sex Magic Inherited Through the Women of the Queen's Line,
Owen: Retired Soldier, Stable-Hand, Affinity for Animals, Curly Hair, Gentle Giant,
Cosmo: Bi, Curly Hair, Artist (Sculpture, Drawing)
Thao: Bi, POC, Tiger Shifter, Prince of Mennary (Island Nation), Tattooed, Long Hair, Swordsman, In a Relationship with Wendell, Verse
Wendell: Bi, Mid 30s, Former Ambassador to Mennary, In a Relationship with Thao, Tiger Shifter, Verse
Aric: Late 40s, Mage, Owns a Tavern, King of Thieves, Greying Hair, Widower (5 Yrs)
Cresswell: POC, Former Soldier, Winter Palace Guard, Bear Shifter
Daniel: Appointed Steward of the Winter Palace, Previous Steward of Father's Estate (5 Yrs), Bastard Son of an Aristocrat, Sent as a Council Spy, Enjoys Fencing, Touch Starved
Side Characters
Griffin: Appointed Civil Hunter, Hawk Shifter, 30s, Member of the Thieves Court, Red Hair
Sam: Camellia's Chosen (Former, Heavily Abused), PTSD,
Queen Violet: Bryony's Grandmother, Dowager Queen, Figurehead for the Council, Unaware of What "The Hunger" Can Do
Camellia: Bryony's Younger Sister, Posessed by The Hunger, Abusive (Sexually, Physically, Emotionally)
Notes: Matriarchal Kingdom, Sex Magic (Royal Bloodline Only), Broken Kingdom with Abusive Leaders (Council), Royal Family are Only Figureheads, FMC Working to Heal the Kingdom, Court Politics, Found Family, FMC Spends Time with MMC in Shifted Form, MCs Fighting Against Fascism
Sex Notes:
CWs:
October 19, 2020
Girl Power
S*x-Positivity
Owning Yourself
Although those are three reasons I'm loving this series so far, there's still so much more. One of my favorite parts is the journey that Bryony is on. From a sheltered girl who saw herself as broken, she's having her eyes opened to the world around her and the power that she never thought she'd be able to wield. With that, she's mastering her backbone, her body, and her ability to rightfully stand as a worthy ruler for the people of Kimmery. I've felt a resonance with her character ever since that first moment where she needed to know that she wasn't malfunctioning just because she didn't "feel" like everyone else seemed to, and I'm just enjoying her more and more with each book.
One of the things that Moon does very well is balancing strength with vulnerability. Her characters, both men and women, are not all-powerful or all-perfect. For every great gesture of strength, they have a moment where they fall apart or show a crack in their armor. To me, that's beautiful because I find the best characters are those who rise despite the power of their weaknesses, not those who fail to show any weakness at all.
In this installment, I think that Aric and Cresswell kind of stole the show. I like the others, heck, I'm even growing to like Daniel, but Cress is kind of breaking my heart (you'll see why) and Aric is giving me all sorts of bossy Daddy vibes that I didn't know I needed in my life. Bryony's men support her and each other, and they need comfort and love just as much as her, and there's something just so warm and cuddly about Moon's harems. They feel like a giant hug, with this visceral chemistry that just fills me with the warm fuzzies even when they're using n*pple clamps and tag-teaming. Yes, you read that correctly.
Overall, The Princess's Chosen brings us development in Bryony's relationships, her growing power, her independence and establishment of a firm following in the North, and the conflict with the councilors who really need to learn that it's a woman's world and they're just mercifully allowed to live in it. There's a bit of a tiny cliffhanger at the end, but really, it's not a hard and fast one that had me cursing Moon and wanting to send her crying emojis, so I can totally live with it. In any case, I'm eagerly waiting for what's next because I know it's going to be amazing.
S*x-Positivity
Owning Yourself
Although those are three reasons I'm loving this series so far, there's still so much more. One of my favorite parts is the journey that Bryony is on. From a sheltered girl who saw herself as broken, she's having her eyes opened to the world around her and the power that she never thought she'd be able to wield. With that, she's mastering her backbone, her body, and her ability to rightfully stand as a worthy ruler for the people of Kimmery. I've felt a resonance with her character ever since that first moment where she needed to know that she wasn't malfunctioning just because she didn't "feel" like everyone else seemed to, and I'm just enjoying her more and more with each book.
One of the things that Moon does very well is balancing strength with vulnerability. Her characters, both men and women, are not all-powerful or all-perfect. For every great gesture of strength, they have a moment where they fall apart or show a crack in their armor. To me, that's beautiful because I find the best characters are those who rise despite the power of their weaknesses, not those who fail to show any weakness at all.
In this installment, I think that Aric and Cresswell kind of stole the show. I like the others, heck, I'm even growing to like Daniel, but Cress is kind of breaking my heart (you'll see why) and Aric is giving me all sorts of bossy Daddy vibes that I didn't know I needed in my life. Bryony's men support her and each other, and they need comfort and love just as much as her, and there's something just so warm and cuddly about Moon's harems. They feel like a giant hug, with this visceral chemistry that just fills me with the warm fuzzies even when they're using n*pple clamps and tag-teaming. Yes, you read that correctly.
Overall, The Princess's Chosen brings us development in Bryony's relationships, her growing power, her independence and establishment of a firm following in the North, and the conflict with the councilors who really need to learn that it's a woman's world and they're just mercifully allowed to live in it. There's a bit of a tiny cliffhanger at the end, but really, it's not a hard and fast one that had me cursing Moon and wanting to send her crying emojis, so I can totally live with it. In any case, I'm eagerly waiting for what's next because I know it's going to be amazing.
February 22, 2021
Outstanding series
I love this series! Hell, I can't get enough of Bryony and her Chosen and how their relationships develop. I chose to go for the audio version despite owning the ebooks, because I really like how the narrators bring these characters to life.
I've read the author before and the more I read her books, the higher she ranks on my favourite author list. She has exceptional skills when it comes to world building and character development and does it in a way that draws you in from start to finish. That in itself is pretty amazing, because my attention span is very much absent these days...
With The Princess's Chosen, she picks up the story where The Queen's Line left off. Bryony gets a visit from her grandmother and sister and it definitely gives us a better look into the dynamics between her and her family.
Multiple threats to the FMC and Kimmery are showing up and our beloved Princess has to find a way to deal with them as well as navigate her magic and her men.
This is a page turner for sure, highly recommend!
I love this series! Hell, I can't get enough of Bryony and her Chosen and how their relationships develop. I chose to go for the audio version despite owning the ebooks, because I really like how the narrators bring these characters to life.
I've read the author before and the more I read her books, the higher she ranks on my favourite author list. She has exceptional skills when it comes to world building and character development and does it in a way that draws you in from start to finish. That in itself is pretty amazing, because my attention span is very much absent these days...
With The Princess's Chosen, she picks up the story where The Queen's Line left off. Bryony gets a visit from her grandmother and sister and it definitely gives us a better look into the dynamics between her and her family.
Multiple threats to the FMC and Kimmery are showing up and our beloved Princess has to find a way to deal with them as well as navigate her magic and her men.
This is a page turner for sure, highly recommend!
July 31, 2024
** spoiler free review below **
I just love these books, okay? These are a comfort read of mine in every way, shape, and form. When you think of the kind of books I like, the type of books that just so happen to be my favorite, this series would be on that imaginary shelf.
Bryony is still, slowly, growing her harem but it's the most exquisite of slow burns (and you still get spice to comfort you from the embers of those burns.) Which is one reason I love me a slow building reverse harem. And we still aren't finished yet! (We are coming for you, Cresswell!)
The plot begins to form with greater speed and clarity in this installment, the stakes getting higher, the danger growing greater but our Bryony and her Chosen always rise to meet the occasion, as we've come to expect of them.
I JUST REALLY LOVE THIS SERIES OKAY.
Themes:
• royal fmc
• why choose?
• age-gap
• secks magic
• shifters
• sword crossing
Ratings:
Plot: 5 ⭐
Characters: 4½ ⭐
Spice: 5 ⭐
Overall: 5 ⭐
I just love these books, okay? These are a comfort read of mine in every way, shape, and form. When you think of the kind of books I like, the type of books that just so happen to be my favorite, this series would be on that imaginary shelf.
Bryony is still, slowly, growing her harem but it's the most exquisite of slow burns (and you still get spice to comfort you from the embers of those burns.) Which is one reason I love me a slow building reverse harem. And we still aren't finished yet! (We are coming for you, Cresswell!)
The plot begins to form with greater speed and clarity in this installment, the stakes getting higher, the danger growing greater but our Bryony and her Chosen always rise to meet the occasion, as we've come to expect of them.
I JUST REALLY LOVE THIS SERIES OKAY.
Themes:
• royal fmc
• why choose?
• age-gap
• secks magic
• shifters
• sword crossing
Ratings:
Plot: 5 ⭐
Characters: 4½ ⭐
Spice: 5 ⭐
Overall: 5 ⭐
June 30, 2022
This was horrible.
This series is an erotica, meaning smut is one of the main events in the book, and this book had horrible smut. I know I can judge this harshly because I have read other Kathryn Moon books and the book before this one in the series!
There would be times where we have a new promised dynamic or sex scene going on but we'd only get it halfway through or the scene would end at the beginning. There were other times when a new Chosen was added to the mix and we don't even see their first time together or how the rest of the group decided to accept them. Even the plot didn't live up to the first book.
This series is an erotica, meaning smut is one of the main events in the book, and this book had horrible smut. I know I can judge this harshly because I have read other Kathryn Moon books and the book before this one in the series!
There would be times where we have a new promised dynamic or sex scene going on but we'd only get it halfway through or the scene would end at the beginning. There were other times when a new Chosen was added to the mix and we don't even see their first time together or how the rest of the group decided to accept them. Even the plot didn't live up to the first book.
November 29, 2020
The strangeness continues- Bryony keeps adding to her Chosen and takes full, graphic detail with them and the Hunger. It seems like she is good at everything. Fighting, ruling, magic, f-ing, emotions, you know.
There is humor, quirky dialogue, action, adventure, sex, magic, shifters and a mystery (gasp!). Through it all I can't seem to care one bit, so I am stopping now and finding literature that I can connect with. I have no idea why this story feels like there is no soul, no connection. It must just be me!
There is humor, quirky dialogue, action, adventure, sex, magic, shifters and a mystery (gasp!). Through it all I can't seem to care one bit, so I am stopping now and finding literature that I can connect with. I have no idea why this story feels like there is no soul, no connection. It must just be me!
dnf
December 18, 2021lol this activated my anxiety bec i was scared the men would start fighting over her which shows how unconvincing the chosens are. they didnt and at this point i wish they did cause some of these men are a holes(aric)
dnfed at eighty seven percent
dnfed at eighty seven percent
October 12, 2020
DNF @ 61%
Everyone is just so good at everything and nice. There's no real conflict so it's relatively boring to say the least.
Everyone is just so good at everything and nice. There's no real conflict so it's relatively boring to say the least.
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