Not your normal paranormal
Wynter might be lonely but lonely is better than heartbroken. Been there. Zero stars, do not recommend. She's happily working for a cleaning service. She gets to use her powers. The town accepts all supernaturals. Life is good. Until a thief starts framing her for their crimes. Now her job is in jeopardy. And worse, her boss hires her ex to investigate. Add in the crazy mate spell that tags a hockey player who can't control his shifting and an ice shifter with anxiety, as well as the air mage that just breezed back into her life, and things just cranked up to 11.
Spoilers ahead.
Ok, so I've heard of the original series that started this all, The Jewels Cafe collaberation series. Each book is written by a different author, all set in the same town. Apparently it has continued into 2 more series, one involving a library and this one that's starting off. Do not expect normal shifters, normal witch/mage abilities, in fact, just toss all previous ideas and enjoy the absolute craziness for what it is- a fictional escape. It really wasn't my thing, a little too over the top for me, but I will admit to giggling every time Xavi's anxiety had him freezing up. Literally. I was frustrated by Wynter's habit of running away and assuming instead of communicating. The number 1 way any relationship works is talking- especially with multiple partners. Leith has 2 modes- horny and hockey. Ghost broke her heart for what he later finds was no good reason, and handles seeing her again in an even worse manner. If you enjoy romcoms you'll enjoy these series. I enjoyed the background characters more than the main, but that's me. I did finish it, I did laugh, I did pick it as a break from my usual- it most definitely was lol, and there were very few errors.
*Why did Xavi want a job back with a boss that wanted him to lie for a headline and paid him peanuts?
*Why did the thief not ask for help?
*Who puts their ex, who they're still in love with and hopes to date again, in a giant bubble without air?
*Can Leith move beyond the previously mentioned 2 modes?
*If I accept the Bayan shifters, why a block of ice? If he was associating his shift with happiness, and his was lake ice, why not a chunk of ice instead of a 7' cube?
*Is the fluffy the last of her kind? And why would someone breed a food source so small, with so much natural weaponry and aggression?
And this is why I don't watch romcoms lol. I pick.