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Courts and Cabals #3
Courts and Cabals 3
Cameron Dupree is alive . . . barely. After getting drop kicked back to the mortal realm with the help of his godly half-brother, Cam has landed south of the border. A.K.A. enemy territory. Thankfully, he's not alone. With the help of a couple of coeds, Cam has to figure out a way to get back to Lilith, Danni, and the rest of the Venetian Cabal. Preferably, with his head still attached to his shoulders. Too bad the enemy already has his scent, and let's just say, they have a taste for blood.
Warning: Courts and Cabals is for 18+. It contains adult situations, harem elements, and supernatural creatures that generally treat humans like s#!t. You've been warned.
Warning: Courts and Cabals is for 18+. It contains adult situations, harem elements, and supernatural creatures that generally treat humans like s#!t. You've been warned.
414 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 15, 2021
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July 23, 2021
Mostly a filler with even worse story and char dev. Dropped
Not much new to the story. Just a side quest mostly. How this story is going is gonna make it hard to finish in a good way. It’s a clusterfuck of shit.
The author was chewed out because of an unfaithful heroine, to the degree the story was changed. So there is no cheating. But to me the constant talking about sex by all the characters is too much. A few examples Lilith had all the sick she needed in high school, Dani had a sexual train with half a biker club and how the MC thinks about sex all the time. The former and more gives you the feeling of you gf is giving you details about her previous bfs after describing a sex dream with an ex and the latter just gets so annoying and it doesn’t fit the mod or the scen at all.
Some other part that makes me hate the story. The MC is raped 2 times and the last time is with Lilith’s mother, the main heroine. And she gets pregnant! WTF! How do you make a good story from that? Finally the story mixes to many races, culture, gods that it’s just turning in to a clusterfuck!
Not even gonna elaborate it took 3 books until Cam gets Lilith on 2 page anticlimactic scen with the solution of a condom… just so bad…
Not much new to the story. Just a side quest mostly. How this story is going is gonna make it hard to finish in a good way. It’s a clusterfuck of shit.
The author was chewed out because of an unfaithful heroine, to the degree the story was changed. So there is no cheating. But to me the constant talking about sex by all the characters is too much. A few examples Lilith had all the sick she needed in high school, Dani had a sexual train with half a biker club and how the MC thinks about sex all the time. The former and more gives you the feeling of you gf is giving you details about her previous bfs after describing a sex dream with an ex and the latter just gets so annoying and it doesn’t fit the mod or the scen at all.
Some other part that makes me hate the story. The MC is raped 2 times and the last time is with Lilith’s mother, the main heroine. And she gets pregnant! WTF! How do you make a good story from that? Finally the story mixes to many races, culture, gods that it’s just turning in to a clusterfuck!
Not even gonna elaborate it took 3 books until Cam gets Lilith on 2 page anticlimactic scen with the solution of a condom… just so bad…
October 24, 2022
Could Have Been Better. A Lot
Let’s see….the cup of misspellings and incorrect word usage that began in the first installment, increased in the second, actually filled to overflowing in this, the third installment. Like, perhaps English is a second or even third language. Dude - get that spell-checker being advertised all over the internet to help you with editing out those very simple-to-correct mistakes! Or just hire a real editor! Either way, you’ve got to do SOMETHING about the bad editing of you want readers to take you seriously. Then there are the loooong, drawn-out philosophical dissertations inserted into the middle of action scenes. These are fine, even crucial to character and plot development when placed correctly, but most readers will skip over the 5 - 6 pages they occupy to find out who laid down the next come-to-Jesus smack down during the current battle. Then there was the author’s constant playing with the MC’s ‘stupid, teen-aged bad boy’ persona. That got really old really fast. All said, though, once you get past all that fluff, it’s not a bad story; I enjoyed it, and tepidly look forward to future installments.
Let’s see….the cup of misspellings and incorrect word usage that began in the first installment, increased in the second, actually filled to overflowing in this, the third installment. Like, perhaps English is a second or even third language. Dude - get that spell-checker being advertised all over the internet to help you with editing out those very simple-to-correct mistakes! Or just hire a real editor! Either way, you’ve got to do SOMETHING about the bad editing of you want readers to take you seriously. Then there are the loooong, drawn-out philosophical dissertations inserted into the middle of action scenes. These are fine, even crucial to character and plot development when placed correctly, but most readers will skip over the 5 - 6 pages they occupy to find out who laid down the next come-to-Jesus smack down during the current battle. Then there was the author’s constant playing with the MC’s ‘stupid, teen-aged bad boy’ persona. That got really old really fast. All said, though, once you get past all that fluff, it’s not a bad story; I enjoyed it, and tepidly look forward to future installments.
November 10, 2023
4 stars, but you lost a star because it's fanfic. I don't think anyone else has caught it but it's VERY OBVIOUSLY a Dresdenverse fanfic with a few things changed around. Book 2 was a homage, Book 3 I thought was going to be the same, a few sly references like the name of the gym in Tijuana being the same name (and purpose) as the gym Marconi runs. But Thomas the Incubus? His 3 imp daughters with the same names and White Court powers? The Nosferatu with the exact same Red Court flesh masks? How about Cam's Aesir powers being extremely similar to Harry's Winter Knight abilities, sex and violence revved up? I'm genuinely surprised you haven't gotten a C&D from Butcher's lawyers given that you're making money from this. I mean, Butters, come on!
So that was bad. What was good? Honestly, kind of the same thing! Reading Dresden Files often feels like Butcher really wants to write some fae erotica but Harry's too noble. Not Cam though. And it fits the plotline for him to be a fuck boi. I also found it funny that after 3 books of bait and switch with the harem genre, you FINALLY give Cam control of the harem. And the girls are all well written, distinct personalities, I can see Aveena's glacial slide over from the baddies to the babes. It's still really enjoyable but just ease up a bit and put more of your own ideas into it.
So that was bad. What was good? Honestly, kind of the same thing! Reading Dresden Files often feels like Butcher really wants to write some fae erotica but Harry's too noble. Not Cam though. And it fits the plotline for him to be a fuck boi. I also found it funny that after 3 books of bait and switch with the harem genre, you FINALLY give Cam control of the harem. And the girls are all well written, distinct personalities, I can see Aveena's glacial slide over from the baddies to the babes. It's still really enjoyable but just ease up a bit and put more of your own ideas into it.
January 9, 2024
An enjoyable story, but I had an issue
I wanted to give this 5 stars as I really enjoyed the book, but there was an issue I had which started to annoy me and broke my immersion in the story. The author tells the story from the point of view of a character, mainly Cam, but others are given the main PoV occasionally. My issue is that the author doesn’t change their narrative and descriptive words to suit the personality of the current character. I.e. having a Noble Fae mentality detailing their issues with “swamp ass” breaks character as just previously Cam was mentally taking about someone having swamp ass due to leather pants. I’m sure the author will gain from experience and improve their writing ability to match their story telling ability as this was written early on as far as I know.
I wanted to give this 5 stars as I really enjoyed the book, but there was an issue I had which started to annoy me and broke my immersion in the story. The author tells the story from the point of view of a character, mainly Cam, but others are given the main PoV occasionally. My issue is that the author doesn’t change their narrative and descriptive words to suit the personality of the current character. I.e. having a Noble Fae mentality detailing their issues with “swamp ass” breaks character as just previously Cam was mentally taking about someone having swamp ass due to leather pants. I’m sure the author will gain from experience and improve their writing ability to match their story telling ability as this was written early on as far as I know.
April 20, 2022
Good story, needs better editing
This is the third volume in this series: I've read them, and enjoyed them, but all the volumes so far suffer from inadequate editing.
There are badly formed and incomplete sentences, and some strange word choices (a character was ensconced in some activity, rather than enthralled by it, or simply focused on it), but the most jarring are the incorrect homophones.
To cite the commonest occurrences, muscles are taught instead of taut, and cars have breaks rather than brakes. There are lots more scattered through the texts of all three books.
Despite this, I will still read the rest of the series, simply because the underlying story is good.
This is the third volume in this series: I've read them, and enjoyed them, but all the volumes so far suffer from inadequate editing.
There are badly formed and incomplete sentences, and some strange word choices (a character was ensconced in some activity, rather than enthralled by it, or simply focused on it), but the most jarring are the incorrect homophones.
To cite the commonest occurrences, muscles are taught instead of taut, and cars have breaks rather than brakes. There are lots more scattered through the texts of all three books.
Despite this, I will still read the rest of the series, simply because the underlying story is good.
July 14, 2021
Very bad writing, seemed like someone else took over
Book 1 was okay after the halfway mark. I thought book 2 was good as the plot line was actually rather decent but Book 3 is absolute trash.
The entirety of this book is about the MC wanting to have sex with every female he comes across. There is zero character development and zero plot line other than kill this, fuck that.
I was looking forward to reading more of this author but with the lack of writing skills and the degradation of the character development there is no point.
This book is a F-
Book 1 was okay after the halfway mark. I thought book 2 was good as the plot line was actually rather decent but Book 3 is absolute trash.
The entirety of this book is about the MC wanting to have sex with every female he comes across. There is zero character development and zero plot line other than kill this, fuck that.
I was looking forward to reading more of this author but with the lack of writing skills and the degradation of the character development there is no point.
This book is a F-
October 20, 2021
Drama continues
Monster girls harem adult situations magic
Cameron turn things on its head by causing his former enemy to switch sides, getting slipped a Mickey Finn so that future MIL can have secretly have Cameron's baby and, a odd twist, Lilith is happy with just Cameron as her BF and it's okay if he has women to help him because she likes Dani her dwarf bodyguard and Dani likes Cameron's man bits a lot, too. Becoming a hot mess.
Still in need of a professional editor. Sort of superhero overtones creeping in.
Monster girls harem adult situations magic
Cameron turn things on its head by causing his former enemy to switch sides, getting slipped a Mickey Finn so that future MIL can have secretly have Cameron's baby and, a odd twist, Lilith is happy with just Cameron as her BF and it's okay if he has women to help him because she likes Dani her dwarf bodyguard and Dani likes Cameron's man bits a lot, too. Becoming a hot mess.
Still in need of a professional editor. Sort of superhero overtones creeping in.
February 6, 2022
A good story continues
The story continues more world building ensues as well as the character main character is getting more mature wasn't sure if I liked them at first but now he's getting a little bit more control of his powers and not so much a whiny little, well you get my drift. That being said the story is a wild ride entertaining as well as on the edge of your seat thrill ride. Lots of action lots of horrendous situations as well as a little bit of hot spiciness here and there.
The story continues more world building ensues as well as the character main character is getting more mature wasn't sure if I liked them at first but now he's getting a little bit more control of his powers and not so much a whiny little, well you get my drift. That being said the story is a wild ride entertaining as well as on the edge of your seat thrill ride. Lots of action lots of horrendous situations as well as a little bit of hot spiciness here and there.
March 24, 2024
Editing needs improvement
The editing had minor issues in the first two books, but there was a sudden dive in this third book. Needed another pass or two by someone who actually knows grammar. This one feels like someone just clicked spellcheck once and called it done. Sure, the spelling of the words is right... but so many wrong word usages. "To" instead of "too", and vice versa. It's literally all over the place.
The editing had minor issues in the first two books, but there was a sudden dive in this third book. Needed another pass or two by someone who actually knows grammar. This one feels like someone just clicked spellcheck once and called it done. Sure, the spelling of the words is right... but so many wrong word usages. "To" instead of "too", and vice versa. It's literally all over the place.
July 1, 2025
Good book
It's a good book There are some double standards that absolutely infuriate There are some standards that absolutely infuriate me The fact that the vampire is still alive after she tried to sodomize him And then on top of that I get that the main character is building power but nobody's talking about how Venus Use her powers to basically rape him And get pregnant With his child I really hope Venus dies
It's a good book There are some double standards that absolutely infuriate There are some standards that absolutely infuriate me The fact that the vampire is still alive after she tried to sodomize him And then on top of that I get that the main character is building power but nobody's talking about how Venus Use her powers to basically rape him And get pregnant With his child I really hope Venus dies
February 28, 2026
The vibe of the whole series was off, we get a lot of unnecessary background info of characters that add nothing to the story or characters. The mc continues to get screwed in almost fetishistic displays. The plot seems to be all over the place in tone, the main mc has a dbz style power up and personality change that comes from nowhere. The ending was a obvious attempt to pull out of the nose dive by changing the story.
February 19, 2022
A great book
I have read all three books and found them to be very entertaining. The charters are rich and each one is compelling as a way to bring the story to life. The world is compelling and I love the detail description.I look forward to reading the next book in the series. Thanks for your hard work and keeping the books coming....lol
I have read all three books and found them to be very entertaining. The charters are rich and each one is compelling as a way to bring the story to life. The world is compelling and I love the detail description.I look forward to reading the next book in the series. Thanks for your hard work and keeping the books coming....lol
July 27, 2023
Good Read
After the last book, in which it honestly was not great at all, this one for me has brought the series back. I was seriously considering dropping it after 2, but 3 has turned that around.
Still issues throughout, but they’re mainly grammatical mistakes that aren’t really that bad.
After the last book, in which it honestly was not great at all, this one for me has brought the series back. I was seriously considering dropping it after 2, but 3 has turned that around.
Still issues throughout, but they’re mainly grammatical mistakes that aren’t really that bad.
June 24, 2021
Heck of a read
Considering how the last one left off this one starts off with a bang. And just ramps up and keeps going. You finally get a chance to see what Cam is capable of. And hope to see much more of Cam and company.
Considering how the last one left off this one starts off with a bang. And just ramps up and keeps going. You finally get a chance to see what Cam is capable of. And hope to see much more of Cam and company.
June 24, 2021
Action packed fun
OMG, I have not laughed like that in a long time. The scene in the limo had me in tears. I could just see Dani trying to drive the limo while the two super naturals were going at each other in the back. Can not wait for the next book in the series.
OMG, I have not laughed like that in a long time. The scene in the limo had me in tears. I could just see Dani trying to drive the limo while the two super naturals were going at each other in the back. Can not wait for the next book in the series.
June 25, 2021
The story gets deeper
What a hell of a ride! From the first page this book goes all out, guns a blazin, rocking out with its you know what out! Definitely can't wait till the release of volume 4 of this series!
What a hell of a ride! From the first page this book goes all out, guns a blazin, rocking out with its you know what out! Definitely can't wait till the release of volume 4 of this series!
July 16, 2021
Boom!
Explosions? Check. Traditional folk lore brought to the now? Check. An MC, who doesn't know anymore about himself as you learn together? Check, check. And laughter at every turn. Salle forth
Explosions? Check. Traditional folk lore brought to the now? Check. An MC, who doesn't know anymore about himself as you learn together? Check, check. And laughter at every turn. Salle forth
March 20, 2022
DAMN!
An outstanding meld of myth and magic that weaves an awesome storyline with brilliant twists and turns. The character development is excellent and draws you into their respective emotions. I can't wait for more! Thank you G.S.D'Moore for creating this world.
An outstanding meld of myth and magic that weaves an awesome storyline with brilliant twists and turns. The character development is excellent and draws you into their respective emotions. I can't wait for more! Thank you G.S.D'Moore for creating this world.
October 8, 2022
I don't know why.. The Author suffered a stroke.. Brain damage or what. But suddenly the Main Character has turned into a brainless idiot. The first two books were pretty good. But this one... Just wow. No one likes stupid..
June 16, 2021
Amazing read
This book was great. .. The entire series is amazing.. But don't call Cleveland the armpit of America hahah.. Seriously great job can't wait for.the next on
This book was great. .. The entire series is amazing.. But don't call Cleveland the armpit of America hahah.. Seriously great job can't wait for.the next on
June 16, 2021
Decent, but needs editing
Please please please PLEASE get an editor and stop using spellchecker. It's vial, not vile, and that was just one repeated error.
Please please please PLEASE get an editor and stop using spellchecker. It's vial, not vile, and that was just one repeated error.
June 19, 2021
Great book
Fantastic addition to the series good amount of character growth and development looking forward to the next book and the next arc
Fantastic addition to the series good amount of character growth and development looking forward to the next book and the next arc
June 22, 2021
Lol
A wonderfully entertaining journey so far. It had been a blast to read this series and it very much look forward to future books.
A wonderfully entertaining journey so far. It had been a blast to read this series and it very much look forward to future books.
June 22, 2021
Aweslm
This is an amazing read, with a lot of story and character moments. I love the world being built and I cant wait for more of cam or more stories set within this universe.
This is an amazing read, with a lot of story and character moments. I love the world being built and I cant wait for more of cam or more stories set within this universe.
July 5, 2021
Very good book
This is a fine fantasy harem adventure novel. The story is very good. I also like the characters. I anxiously await the sequel.
This is a fine fantasy harem adventure novel. The story is very good. I also like the characters. I anxiously await the sequel.
July 11, 2021
Loved it
Another great installment in a fantastic series. Love the take on fey and other supernatural characters as well as the magic.
Another great installment in a fantastic series. Love the take on fey and other supernatural characters as well as the magic.
September 1, 2021
Great book
Great book and I will recommend it to everyone I know.This is what I have come to expect from this author
Great book and I will recommend it to everyone I know.This is what I have come to expect from this author
October 1, 2021
Outstanding series. Can’t wait for the next book. Love the storyline and the characters
May 24, 2022
I have read this book twice since it came out as I read it again before reading book 4 also. I liked it even more on the second reading which is all I feel needs to be said.
August 9, 2022
WinWin
Could not put this book or the earlier episodes down once I started the series. My only criticism is your cover art choices.
Could not put this book or the earlier episodes down once I started the series. My only criticism is your cover art choices.
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