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Ava Carter was a 17-year-old orphan. She was a member of the Crystal Blue Pack. She was the punching bag in her pack, as people usually walked all over her, literally. She was the weakling, the outcast, the loner who no one ever bothered to get to know.
Until the night of her birthday when she overheard a conversation that left her with no other decision but to leave and never look back. She had never been outside the pack territory, so she had no idea what was lurking in the woods.
She ran into the most handsome man that she had ever seen in her entire life and he uttered one word, four letters that changed her life forever.
"Mine"
Jayden King was the alpha of the North Pack. He was the most feared alpha and was oftentimes referred to as the alpha of all alphas. No one who trespassed on his land ever lived long enough to tell the tale.
He was a very cold and heartless man. Until the night he ran into someone he had long ago lost hope of finding.
Now he has her and instead of being the mate that she had always hoped for, he ignores her.
Until the night of her birthday when she overheard a conversation that left her with no other decision but to leave and never look back. She had never been outside the pack territory, so she had no idea what was lurking in the woods.
She ran into the most handsome man that she had ever seen in her entire life and he uttered one word, four letters that changed her life forever.
"Mine"
Jayden King was the alpha of the North Pack. He was the most feared alpha and was oftentimes referred to as the alpha of all alphas. No one who trespassed on his land ever lived long enough to tell the tale.
He was a very cold and heartless man. Until the night he ran into someone he had long ago lost hope of finding.
Now he has her and instead of being the mate that she had always hoped for, he ignores her.
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Published July 9, 2021
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June 20, 2023
It’s not bad. It just leaves a bit to be desired.
-It’s unclear and never addressed if he was still hooking up with other women even after he met Ava
-the girl who was spreading lies about Ava and wanting to be Luna would have been interesting to see how she got caught and what exactly her dynamic was with Jay.
-I would have liked to see Jay miss Ava after she left and when he realized he was an idiot. (The him not caring for months and then suddenly coming to find her was way too flip of a switch)
-I would have liked seeing more of a battle and her fulfilling her destiny.
Overall it’s a great outline for a story. It just needs pets filled in and maybe a small adjustment on the MMC. I wanted to see him conflict with himself more and fight his feelings. It just made it seem like he had none and then bam one day changed his mind.
-It’s unclear and never addressed if he was still hooking up with other women even after he met Ava
-the girl who was spreading lies about Ava and wanting to be Luna would have been interesting to see how she got caught and what exactly her dynamic was with Jay.
-I would have liked to see Jay miss Ava after she left and when he realized he was an idiot. (The him not caring for months and then suddenly coming to find her was way too flip of a switch)
-I would have liked seeing more of a battle and her fulfilling her destiny.
Overall it’s a great outline for a story. It just needs pets filled in and maybe a small adjustment on the MMC. I wanted to see him conflict with himself more and fight his feelings. It just made it seem like he had none and then bam one day changed his mind.
May 12, 2022
The overall main premise of the book was good but the problem was the delivery. The book seemed so rushed and like the author just wanted to get the book over with. The first chapter could have been made into several if the author had put more effort into world building and detail of the events. But instead you are just left with what seems like a crappy summary of the background and everything that going on. Maybe the book gets better at the end but as for me, I had to stop at the halfway point. If more love and effort was put into this, it could have been an amazing book. Unfortunately, that's not what we got here.
September 14, 2022
unsatisfactory
There were so many missing parts and even though everything made sense as I was reading it, it felt very rushed. The beginning was so good but then things started to jump forward constantly. I finished the book because I wanted something to come out of the “Angel” situation or perhaps from the kidnapping doctors but dang we just flew right through that. I just feel like this had so much more potential. They made such “progress” in their relationship but we didn’t even hear anything about it, just “oh sure I forgive you for everything”. Also, not that it’s necessary but every time I thought it would get a little spicy we skipped right over that too. Ugh.
There were so many missing parts and even though everything made sense as I was reading it, it felt very rushed. The beginning was so good but then things started to jump forward constantly. I finished the book because I wanted something to come out of the “Angel” situation or perhaps from the kidnapping doctors but dang we just flew right through that. I just feel like this had so much more potential. They made such “progress” in their relationship but we didn’t even hear anything about it, just “oh sure I forgive you for everything”. Also, not that it’s necessary but every time I thought it would get a little spicy we skipped right over that too. Ugh.
May 16, 2023
I started reading this about a year ago when I found it on one of those pay-per-chapter reading apps and lucked out in finding it on KU, so I didn't have to spend a lot of money. I'm glad I did; while it was somewhat good, it wasn't quite good enough to pay upwards of $50 for. The story at times felt rushed but at the same time full of fluff (which is normal in a way for the ppc reading app books). Too many questions were left unanswered, and what felt like a big chunk of the story was left behind. I don't want to give away any spoilers, but throughout the entire book, we have a duel pov, so when the heroine runs away, wouldn't it be prudent to also give us the hero's point of view of him realizing she's gone and finding her? I don't know, just my two cents.
I give it a 2.5 stars
I give it a 2.5 stars
December 25, 2021
The story felt disconnected. I was left feeling confused with how the story was going. Maybe if there was more content so things didn’t move so fast? There were details missing that I had to fill in myself in not a good way. For example, she signed papers to adopt a kid and then the next thing I knew he signed the papers with zero discussion, and then suddenly he was theirs? That’s just one example. It was a good concept of a story line, just needs a bit more refining.
December 3, 2021
Poor grammer
This book is written with different points of views. One from Ava and the other from Jayden. The problem is the grammar is horrible and things not explained before being brought into the story. So you are left confused, and going back to see if you missed something, only for it to be somewhat explained later.
This needs to be run through and edited.
This book is written with different points of views. One from Ava and the other from Jayden. The problem is the grammar is horrible and things not explained before being brought into the story. So you are left confused, and going back to see if you missed something, only for it to be somewhat explained later.
This needs to be run through and edited.
March 3, 2022
Blah
The plot was more interesting than the actual book. The pace is very fast, the main character forgives her mate after he ignores her and then after a couple of months decides after someone else tells him he needs her. Glad I have unlimited otherwise would have returned for a refund.
The plot was more interesting than the actual book. The pace is very fast, the main character forgives her mate after he ignores her and then after a couple of months decides after someone else tells him he needs her. Glad I have unlimited otherwise would have returned for a refund.
December 28, 2021
Bruised
I really enjoyed the storyline & the fact that you had imperfect people with real issues they had to work thru & they managed to overcome each and grow stronger ! Good read !!
You need to edit better , I found numerous errors throughout the book .
I really enjoyed the storyline & the fact that you had imperfect people with real issues they had to work thru & they managed to overcome each and grow stronger ! Good read !!
You need to edit better , I found numerous errors throughout the book .
March 10, 2022
Another book that was just an okay read on the readict app. It's a storyline that's used over and over again on all the apps. If it a first try from an aspiring author, then I'd say it was a good start and keep at it and find your own voice!
April 22, 2022
Bruised
I loved this story. It had everything I like in it action, romance and comedy. It was a well written book when I started to read it I couldn't put it down because I had to find out what happened next in that story.
I loved this story. It had everything I like in it action, romance and comedy. It was a well written book when I started to read it I couldn't put it down because I had to find out what happened next in that story.
November 7, 2022
Delightful read.
I am so glad I found this book. It was on a different app. It was so intriguing that I had to search for it. I hope that whoever reads this review will read the book.
I am so glad I found this book. It was on a different app. It was so intriguing that I had to search for it. I hope that whoever reads this review will read the book.
December 19, 2021
Bruised
I love everything about this book. I cried and I laughed. I will read this book again. Sometime soon. Keep up the great writing
I love everything about this book. I cried and I laughed. I will read this book again. Sometime soon. Keep up the great writing
January 19, 2022
Great read
Aside from the minor spelling/grammar errors, the story itself was amazing. With more detail, it'd be a great tv series!!
Aside from the minor spelling/grammar errors, the story itself was amazing. With more detail, it'd be a great tv series!!
January 21, 2022
Great book
I love reading shifter books this one was so good true love is hard to find but when u do never let go
I love reading shifter books this one was so good true love is hard to find but when u do never let go
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March 15, 2022This book had a nice storyline ❤ the only fault is that it felt a bit rushed at times 😊
September 11, 2022
Don't bother
Just skip it. No depth at all. No real character development, it just skips over what should be the climax in a few paragraphs.
Just skip it. No depth at all. No real character development, it just skips over what should be the climax in a few paragraphs.
September 19, 2022
great story
I loved the story line. A little bit more proofreading needed to be done but all in all it’s a great story.
I loved the story line. A little bit more proofreading needed to be done but all in all it’s a great story.
March 5, 2024
Quick read
Good for a quick read. Jumps too quick, no real detail when needed. If looking for any "juicy" reading, this is not it.
Good for a quick read. Jumps too quick, no real detail when needed. If looking for any "juicy" reading, this is not it.
June 17, 2024
Loved this book I read it twice in one year.
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