Escape From The Green

Into the Green #2

by Jessica Gadziala

Amethyst
Determined not to be a pawn in my mother’s game any longer, I finally decided to take my destiny into my own hands.

But I had made a promise to myself many years ago when I used to dream about running away. If I was getting my freedom, he was getting his too…


Drake
Imprisoned. Enslaved. That was my life for longer than I cared even to admit, beaten and humiliated for what I was. Draca. Dragon fae. The supposed last of my kind. Except I wasn’t. But that was a secret I’d take to my grave.

I’d learned long ago to accept my fate, that freedom was not something I would ever know again.

But then one day after one of the worst snowstorms in my memory, the daughter of the man who had shackled me in iron chains to begin with burst into my barn with a key and a mission. Free me. And herself.

Things, though, often don’t go to plan. And we found ourselves stuck in the middle of something no one ever could have predicted. A war between the Light and Dark fae.

Our futures uncertain, we decided there was only one place to go.

Back to the land of my kind. To see if any were left. And if they would have us.

Genres: Fantasy, Paranormal, Romance, Fae

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First published September 18, 2018

About the author

Jessica Gadziala is a USA Today bestselling author who lives in rural New Jersey with her parrots, dogs, and an ever-growing collection of houseplants. A lifelong dreamer, she’s been writing stories since childhood and published her first book in 2015. When not at her desk, she’s usually feeding backyard birds, rewatching crime dramas, period pieces, and 90s supernatural TV shows, or adding to her towering stacks of unread books.



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Reviews

[Jessica Gadziala · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Dianne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Strong, brave and compassionate, Amy has a determination that would make even the bravest warriors' knees quake the night she helped the captive, Drake escape from the shackles of her family’s castle. It was also the night she would free herself from the clutches of a mother whose evil machinations would destroy her.

Now they must run, through the treacherous lands called the Green. Freedom for Amy meant returning to the human world, for Drake, it was a chance to return home to his family of Dragon fae, but would either be welcomed back? Can they even survive their ESCAPE FROM THE GREEN?

Jessica Gadziala’s fantasy romance, ESCAPE FROM THE GREEN is a heartwarming tale of finding love where there was none and finding the strength to stand up to the evil in the world. With a sweet, slow-burning romance, this tale is simply magical reading!

Beautifully written, filled with a sense of “otherworldliness,” Ms. Gadziala still infuses her characters with her signature strengths, but on a quieter note as we are whisked away into a world of gnomes and dragons and the Fae. Wonderful fantasy reading that proves the talent this author has to take readers away from reality and live alongside her characters!

I received a complimentary copy from Jessica Gadziala!

Series: Into the Green - Book 2
Publication Date: September 18, 2018
Publisher: Jessica Gadziala
Genre: Fantasy
Print Length: 242 pages
Available from: Amazon U.S. | Amazon U.K.
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[Megan Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

To say I was excited to return to The Green for the second book is an understatement..Thank you Jessica Gadziala for continuing this series my PNR loving heart is very happy and content right now 💚

Escape From The Green; Amy & Drake's story was an action packed, pull on your heartstrings, sweet & sexy read. Their story begins with the journey these two take away from their nightmares together💚 The bond they have will have you rooting for them & burning through the pages to find out what happens next. Trust me I stayed up way past my bedtime to finish this AMAZING read! You'll fall instantly in love with these two & their story...with the added bonus of some fantastic new & some old secondary characters that we get to meet along the way. Simply put..I cannot wait for the next book in The Green Series❣️ Read this book & this series; you won't be disappointed 💋

[Kodie Mackay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Be warned this review will probably be a hot mess. It's nothing new for me but when I'm excited it tends to get a tad mumble jumble ha!.


I'm so grateful I waited to read Into The Green because I'm fortunate enough to have not waited long for this story!. It's been a long time coming and I can understand the anticipation for it because just what a series this is turning out to be and it's only two stories in.

Finally it's Drake and Amethyst's story and holy cow Jessica doesn't disappoint.

Drake having been held captive for YEARS! Has lost any and all concept of time and reality. His life truly hasn't been his for so long he doesn't even remember a life not being owned. Yet despite the hardships and yes that man went through absolute HELL!... they did not break him. Being stripped of everything will scar you in ways you cannot imagine yet his unwavering determination to not break held him together despite being beaten and regardless of his appearance he was solid. Scarred but not broken.

Amethyst is for sure the underdog. For so long she has been but a mere shadow in the corner. Always underestimated and forever overlooked for being the innocent incapable child. Boy did they get her wrong. She isn't bold or self assured but she's definitely the silent kind of strong, The best kind of good and the sweetest gentle there is. A heart of gold she couldn't leave knowing Drake was there so she got him out risking everything and despite knowing the consequences proved herself to be not only selfless but pretty darn courageous.

Despite their differences they both suffered and while they didn't break they didn't get to leave unscathed. Their journey wasn't ever going to be easy but I'm pleasantly surprised at the path in which it took them. It's a story of learning, understanding, Growth and confidence. The chemistry between the characters is palpable from the start building slow and steady at a great pace that was perfect for them. Nothing is rushed and glossed over instead we get to really understand them individually aswell as together making it more believable and easy to relate to. Its sweet and gentle and everything that fits them.

The story isn't a crazy action packed plot. It's slow in its build but spot on in the delivery. I loved getting to know them whilst they got to know themselves and eachother. It's refreshing to not have to have a tonne of drama because it wasn't needed. But was more so focused on the main characters with the drama being in the background sort of. I especially enjoyed the side characters! I love me some new faces especially in the form of a snarky fierce female and a windup merchant alpha!. Smoky and Sal brought that light humorous element despite the shitty situation and personal dramas I found myself so intrigued by them and what's to come with their stor(y)/(ies). I'm gunning for Jet!!! I want his story and I'm praying he's getting one!. (PLEASEPLEASEPLEASE) Because there is definitely more than meets the eye with him and I do love me an asshole alpha who's redeemed or even just finds someone to love him for all his assholishness. I also have a feeling he'd be my new favourite.. there's just something that's making me gravitate to him.


So round this shindig up I loved it!. It's not all a bed of roses but what story worth while is?. I love this world Jessica has created! It's so refreshing to have a magical place to go to escape the shitty reality. The plot is a slow burner that as far as I can tell will continue throughout the books. Whilst we get the main characters story and their part in this world it seems like the possibilities are endless right now which is exciting for the future.

Also that epilogue was so fucking sweet I can't even. I'm so glad they got that HEA the way they did and their story was perfect for them. I can't love it anymore than I do.

I kindly received this ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.

[Cindy · Rating 4 out of 5]

In this second installment of Into the Green , a paranormal series that revolves around all different kinds of Fae, the world building continues with the introduction of the Draco which are a dragon tribe.

In the previous book Drake had been imprisoned and tortured for years. Amy, whose evil mother and father were responsible, finally sets him free as she herself runs away from her family.

The two embark on a journey with the end result being getting Drake back to his family and tribe. Along the way they met two new characters to the series. Sal, who is a Salamander fae and Smoky who is feral due to having raised herself alone in the forests of the Veil. Loved those two and their bantering..

There was another surprising twist from Jet, the man we should hate but are beginning to see he is going to be the perfect anti-hero one day and with the war of the Light and Dark Courts coming should be a great read.

[Shoshanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can’t even tell you how amazing it felt to be back in the Green. Jessica Gadziala has once again created an amazing entertaining beautiful story that I never wanted to end. Amy and Drake are such a great couple and I loved being on their journey with them. If you are into fantasy/paranormal or even just a really fantastic read I highly suggest both of these books. I am DYING for Jet and Kieran to have their own stories told as well as many other who we got to meet and spend time with. PLEASE GO READ THIS!

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm so glad after 3 years JG wrote a sequel to Into the Green. I loved this story. Drake and Amy are awesome as a couple and I'm so glad they got their HEA. I also enjoyed the hell out of Smoky and Sal and would love to find out what happens to them. Thanks for the story JG. Now how about Smoky and Sal?

[Krystyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fae and Dragons and.... Salamanders oh my!

I have waited 4 years to get this book and it did not disappoint. Not only do we finally learn about the Draca but we get to know sweet sweet Amethyst. Amy and Drake are so perfect for each other and their love is one for the books. We got to meet amazing new characters like MORE DRACA, Sal who is a salamander fae and a tough girl raised by the woods Smokey. Every book of JG's gives me great meaningful quotes. My favorite one this time came from Smokey
"Women, we don't live in a world where things can be coated in sugar, where half-lies can be believed as whole truths. We know better. Sometimes, the reality is too bitter to ever be sweetened."

I hope I don't have to wait another 4yrs for the next one (hint, hint) and I can't wait to see who catches the eye of the dark dreamy Jet.

[Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Winter in Michigan can sometimes feel like an eternity. Then one day, after months of rosy cheeks and red noses, bundled layers and wet snow boots, nights spent under a blanket with hot chocolate in hand, and ever growing arm muscles from shoveling the driveway....magic happens.

The snow that was thigh deep and back-breaking heavy starts to resemble melted snow cones, the trees look less like tired and depressed versions of themselves dripping away the icicles that have clung to them for months, and suddenly you can smell Spring.



Escape from the Green is like the magic of Springtime encased in a book, in so many ways.

Amethyst “Amy” Winters, by the middle of the very first chapter reminded me of the crocus flower, the first bit of color to bloom after the long winter. Amy grew up in a harsh, cold, and emotionally dead environment but still managed to bloom after all that time. Imagine my delight when we see crocuses mentioned in the book later! Amy was a ray of hope proving that the sins of our fathers do not define us, and that a woman doesn’t have to be a warrior to be strong. I loved watching Amy grow from our first teenage encounter in Into the Green (book 1) to the fully blossomed woman she turned out to be.



To keep with my somewhat cheesy metaphorical way of thinking, Drake was so steady and stalwart he was like a sturdy oak tree. When we met him in book one we caught a glimpse of the man he is, in book two we get to see how deeply rooted in goodness he actually is. A gentleman to the highest degree but also hiding a beast inside that he can bring forth when needed. I loved Drake, and found him the perfect compliment to Amy.



JG kills it every time with side characters and this time was no different. Smokey and Sal were an excellent addition to the Green family. Sal was an interesting mix of cocky and understanding. Smokey was a rare combo of badass and perceptive. Sometimes the hardest ladies miss subtleties, but she surprised me in a fresh and new way.

Jet of course, we knew we would hear from again, as a major player in the royal circle. Jet seems like we could have a great anti-hero in the making...and I LOVE a good anti-hero!



War is on the horizon. Light will clash with Dark, and we can only hope and pray Light is victorious. ...though I do have to say, our girl Jessica has never given us an ending to complain about.



Go snag your copy of Escape from the Green, watch was Winter melts into Spring, and fall in love with Amy and Drake as much as I did.

[Danielle Reid · Rating 5 out of 5]

So happy to go back to the Green

I loved these two - Drake and Amy - when they were introduced in the first book, Into the Green, and I have waited impatiently for their story ever since. The world Jessica has created is rich and beautiful, her characters capturing the heart and the imagination. I am in love with the draca and the Seelie Court - and also fascinated by Jet, the Dark Prince. I am hoping for his story one day, and Smoky's and Sal's and Jade's and Doyle's and...you get the idea.

If you are a fan of her Navesink Bank and/or Stars Landing series and haven't ventured much beyond those, take a chance. Read Into the Green and this book - if you don't, you are missing out.

[Skip · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jessica Gadziala vividly creates a world of fae – both light and dark – and other creatures that live in The Green, a world that exists alongside but separate from the human world we know. Amethyst (Amy to her friends) is the sheltered daughter of two of The Green’s most cold and vicious couples, whose horror at her parent's behavior grows daily. Light Fae in name only, her parents are renowned for their ruthlessness and cruelty, and when they conspire to marry her off to the Dark Fae Prince, she knows that she must escape. But she’ll only do it after freeing the Draca (dragon shifter) who has been in her parent’s captivity since she can remember. Drake has been tortured and worked as a slave for so long, he has lost count of the years since he was caught. The only sliver of hope he has ever experienced in his captivity came from Amy, who tried on numerous occasions to curtail the beatings administered by and for the amusement of the guards and his captors. Together, they take off for the human realm, and their adventure is thrilling, horrifying and heart-warming in equal measure. Gorgeous!

[Tara · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was Super Excited to get a second book in the Green Series. This series is different than a typical fae book. I Loved Escape From the Green!It was so well written, and was a perfect fit to continue the story. And at same time, you get a different perspective of the Green. I didn’t expect the book to be about Amy. But she was the perfect person to continue the story. And Drake was a great match for her storyline. He was so sweet and after what you see him go through in the first book, you really feel for him. I loved all the new characters introduced throughout this story. I would not complain at all if we got to see more of them! This is book that should be read! It is entertaining, and exciting, and definitely sexy!

[Tammy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I dont want to escape....

Into the Green is the first book in this world. You could read this one by itself but its best if you've read the first one. I really liked book 1, it lays the foundation for the world, its terrain, creatures, royalty & rivals. I liked this one even better. Its faster paced, full of enjoyable characters, & i think a bit more romantic than the first. But that could be due to our H/h. Amethyst is the "black sheep" of her very cold , evil, empty family . Drake is their prisoner, chained for years now. These 2 save each other more than once. It has a great ending & leaves you wanting more from these other crazy characters. As this author has developed so has this world. A must read for romance lovers.

[Robin · Rating 5 out of 5]

NOT TO BE MISSED 5-star PNR with a guaranteed HEA, a kick-a** heroine and a kind, gentle, all-alpha hero!

Jessica Gadziala’s Escape From The Green is an outstanding return to the fantasy, fae world of her Green Series. Though Escape From The Green can be read alone, those who read Into The Green first will enjoy the book even more. Into the Green introduces the characters, their background and the world of the fae beyond the veil called The Green; Escape from the Green takes the world to its next step while bringing us Amy and Drake’s love story.

Amethyst, Amy, is a fae born of wealthy, controlling, cruel parents who sees her only value in what they can trade her for. Kept locked up and watched over, Amy is naïve about the world and wholly innocent, but very aware of her parent’s cruelty not only to herself but to others including the Draca, the dragon-shifting fae, kept chained, used for labor and abused by Amy’s parents. At the start of the book, Amy’s parents are intent on trading her innocence to the “dark” court. Amy, who is good and kind, takes matters into her own hands; seeing a route to escape, she acts but not before also releasing Drake, the captive Draca. The story is their adventure to freedom and true love.

I loved this book! I loved Amy; I loved Drake and I especially loved them together!

Despite her nativity and innocence, Amy refused to be a damsel in distress. More than willing to work and learn, Amy took back her own power and grew into her own person through the book. I appreciated that Jessica made fun of the “value” of Amy’s innocence like it was some prize to be won, and that neither Amy nor Drake made some big deal of it. I admired Amy and her growing maturity.

As much as I really liked Amy, I adored Drake. A true alpha with a heart of gold, Drake was kind and gentle yet all alpha male. The path to them falling in love seems already paved by years of helping one another in small and big ways when both were captives of Amy’s parents. Their love is big enough to save one another, let go, and find one another again. In a world of magic and fae of all kinds, the love Amy and Drake share is realistic and yet perfect at the same time.

Beyond just Amy and Drake there is more to love with the wonderful secondary characters we meet. Jet, the dark prince, plays a role and once again there appears to be more to him than meets the eye. We meet Smoky and Sal too, as well as other Draca, including other young, handsome, alpha, dragon-shifters. I am looking forward to seeing them all again in future iterations of The Green series and hoping for some great romances and HEA for each of them.

If you like paranormal romance, fantasy worlds or even just really enjoy a good alpha male love story with a guaranteed HEA, Escape From The Green is not to be missed. A 5-star PNR read with a HEA for our hero and heroine and enough story left open to leave us readers waiting anxiously for what comes next in this amazing world.

I was given an ARC in exchange for an honest and objective review.

[Marta · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read Into to the green on a lark when I first started reading Jessica's books. I love fantasy and that kind of book. I wasn't let down with the way she wove the fantasy into her own dramatic story. At that point, I fell in love with the Green series.

So I waited, anxiously I may say, for the second book in this terrific series. For those wondering, Escape into the Green is even better than the first! I wasn't sure how much she could expand on the green. The green is gritty, dirty, and real world view of a place people often make more flowery and wonderous. It is a gripping, amazing renidition of understanding that the grass isn't always "green" on the other side. I loved this story. The Heroine is Amy. Also known as Amethyst. She is the younger sister to Jade and daughter of parents who show why looks can't be used to judge anyone appropriately.

She is a fighter, a smart woman, and full of care.

Drake is a draca that was long thought legend. The long last of his kind, or at least as far as anyone knows. He's been beaten, submitted, and kept against his wills for more generations than he can even remember.

Amy has to leave due to controversy in her family but she can't just go alone, she has to take the person that needs her most and that would be Drake. Amy is possibly the only person who can give power back to Drake and and as you find out Drake is the only one who can teach Amy about family.

I will admit I was left at the end of this book begging for more. There are several other characters that I hope she writes. Sal, Smoky, Kieran, Jet, Jade, Doyle, and oh the list goes on!

[Melisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Green is a world I wish I could visit. What JG has created with this series is simply amazing. Amy and Drakes story is wonderful. Action pack with a bit some sweet and a whole lot of hotness. I hope we don’t have to wait so long for the next book, but if we do I know it will be worth the wait just like this book was.

[Cc · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm not the best reviewer in the world, but I'll try................So. Darn. Good. How'd I do?

[Plamena Petrova · Rating 5 out of 5]

You make me love this fascinating fantasy world. Both books in the series are incredible!

[Dramirez1987 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Smoking Hot (If read the book you’ll see what I did there)

Again why did I wait so long to fall into The Green.

This book was just as good as the first one. I loved Amy and Drake, their chemistry was hot and sweet at the same time (like spicy chocolate!). I loved that even though Amy grew up in unloving and cruel environment she still made her own choices on how to treat others, she didn’t let her up bringing be an excuse to treat others poorly (which I feel happens IRL too often). Drake showed so much sweetness, compassion, and unconditional love for someone who had been tortured and beaten for who knows how long. I loved the slow burn factor, drake was cautious of Amy’s desires....he wanted to make sure in the long run she wouldn’t have any regrets.

Moving on..

Ummm hello two words.....Draca clan!! I need all of the dracas we were introduced to to have their own stories. They are just to Magnificat not too. JG as always is so descriptive with her writing it feels like you’re actually in their world (which is a bummer when reality comes back to you).

Lastly...Smoky!!!! Holy Smokes!! Talk about girl crush! She’s a hoot and a bad@$$. I really need to hear her story as well, she appears to have been through so much but you can tell she still has a heart of gold in her (hopefully Sal will be the winner of that heart...but knowing JG she’s gonna put a wrench or love triangle in the way lol).

But I degress while JG does love to torture her readers, she does weave beautiful stories that pull at your heart strings. Such an amazing second book to this gorgeous series, fingers crossed we don’t have to wait 3 years for book 3. ❤️

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! Such a great book in the continuation of the Green series.

We met Drake in book one where we learned he’s a Draca (dragon fae) who’s been held prisoner for decades. Amy is the beautiful daughter of the nasty parents holding him captive. When she learns her mother’s plans for her future, Amy decides it’s finally time to run away. She promised herself when she left, she would also free Drake. Escape from the Green takes us on a mystical journey with Drake and Amy. We meet new characters along the way and get wrapped up in the magical world of fae and dragons.

Drake is a great character and such a wonderful man. He’s so sweet and honest and would do anything to protect Amy. Amy was also a great character. She was kind and innocent and wanted nothing more than to be loved and accepted. Sal and Smoky were fun characters and added to the story.

A war is coming between the dark and light courts and I hope it’s Jet’s book that we get next. I have a feeling he’s going to play a major part in the upcoming war and results.

[Jeremiah Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

❤❤❤

Worth every minute spent in The Green! Drake and Amy have a very real, tangible love. You feel it growing from the very beginning. I can't wait for JG to continue this storyline. I'd love to know where the adventures head for Jet, Tsar, Sal and Smokey, especially with a war on the horizon!

[tito · Rating 5 out of 5]

I couldn’t wait for this book and it was even better than the first. I can’t wait to see what the future holds.

[Cee · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed the love story in Escape from the Green and look forward to more tales from this series. If court intrigue is going to be a backdrop in this series, a bit more detail about what is triggering a potential war, and less over-generalizations about the feud (good vs evil, dark vz light) would really help the reader understand the rationality of the tension in the Green. I think the book wants to stick to romance but give the fantasy paranormal genre a nod, but to do the latter justice I hope future books will show points of view from multiple characters in order to bring in the political backdrop and dialog, in parallel with the romantic storyline. More showing, less telling.

[B.J. Bentley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read books 1 and 2 back to back, and I hope and pray JG continues this series. Honestly, I don't know why it's not more popular.

Amy is the kind of heroine I love to read about. She's soft and sweet and compassionate while being smart and strong and willing to fight when needed. Drake is protective and selfless (swoon!) Their journey together wasn't exactly what I expected, having first met the couple in book 1, but I loved that they both got to ...wait for it... spread their wings.

This story also reinforced my dream of one day having a dragon.

[Bozena · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve been waiting for the 2'nd "Green book" so long and it was totally worth it!
Drake and Amy 😍 (Swoon ❤)!!!
Unbelievable how Jessica can change the genres like gloves and still create the best books ever. I'm normally not a fan of PNR books, but I love the Green series and that is actually one more thing that I’ve discovered thanks to Jessica ... The love to PNR books!!! It is really fascinating to read about foreign worlds and still be so wholeheartedly in the story, that you forget it's paranormal and fantasy.
I loved every second of this book ❤

[Maureen ~Bitch Can Write A Book · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great visit to the fantastic world and characters this author created. Let me just say...I can’t wait for Jet’s book!

This book was a wee bit sweeter, Amy & Drake were perfect. The last couple had a lot more sass. 😛

This series is so not my norm and absolutely perfect. I was sucked into it from the first page to the last. This author tells a fabulous tale! I’m looking forward to more.

[Dora · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book so much! I had just recently read Into the Green so the characters of Amethyst and Drake was still fresh in my brain. I remember my heart breaking for both characters and could not imagine the horror that both had lived. Thank goodness that we now get their happily ever after.

Even though both characters' pain and suffering were vastly different, it affected them so much. Amy grew up in a loveless environment, witnessing horrible actions towards others and was being prepped for a fate even worse. So she had to run, but not before saving Drake. Amy had witnessed years of suffering that Drake had to endure and she was not going to leave him behind. So this begins their journey escaping their former prison through The Green.

Their venture physically and emotionally were full of ups and downs. The Green is a harsh environment but both have so much strength they get through it. And their love story was a slow burn. Both had feelings towards each other but could not see it last. Amy had plans in the human realm and Drake was ready to go back home. But the baddies make an appearance and their plans change. To protect Amy, Drake had to take her home with him. The close proximity gave them the freedom to really develop their feelings towards each other. It was all sweet and hot at the same time.

I loved Amy in this book, she had such bravery, strength and kindness in her. Even though she witnessed Drake being abused, she also tried to deflect some on multiple occasions. And also for someone so sheltered she had the ability to live in New York City all on her own. As for Drake, oh Drake, the cruelty he had endured for who knows how long. Even through all that, he still had such kindness in him. He cared so much for Amy, I loved how protective he became over her.

And can I say how excited I am about the secondary characters in this book! Jessica Gadziala is a wizard with creating awesome side characters that makes us all crave their stories!! I want Sal and Smokey's story! And something about Jet, such an a$$ but there is something there that is very very intriguing.

What an amazing second story this was. This series just shows that Jessica can write anything! Cannot wait for the next installment!

[evelynn kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a shorter book that really focused on the characters and relationships rather than the underlying war that was about to break out. I kept waiting for actual steps to be taken in this theoretical war, especially as we neared the end, but it never happened. In the epilogue, it was briefly mentioned that the Draca's were going to side with the Light Court. Still no war though. This was published back in 2018 and there hasn't been an update (that I've seen) which is a bummer because Jessica Gadziala is an amazing writer and I really think Jet's storyline could've been amazing. I've read many of her other works and she continues to publish amazing books so unfortunately I think this world is just over. I also really liked Smokey and Sal's characters as well. They could've also had an amazing story if given the chance. Sal is absolutely bewitched by Smokey and understood her and what she needed on a fundamental level so well.

The romance between Drake and Amy (Amethyst) was charming and yet still spicy at certain points. I absolutely loved that he called her Honey from the get go. So simple and yet not used very often. This book covers their escape and the life they built together afterwards. Granted, early on after their escape there was a bit where they were separated because they both had things they needed to do and hadn't planned on seeing each other again, but when the Dark King set his sights on Amy again, Drake tracked her down and brought her home.

Overall a very sweet story but again, it's definitely focused more on the relationships. While there's the looming threat of the Dark King and Dark Court, it's just that- looming. The final issue of the story and how it was resolved was a little anticlimactic but still a good story :)

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

The only thing bad is I didn't want it to end!

I can't believe I missed these! I've read all of Ms. Gadziala's books (except Sacrifice), and have loved them. So, when she posted on Facebook about her "green" books, I was surprised i hadn't taken the time to read them.
They are really good! The first one, I got that almost midsummer night's feeling, but darker. It was edgy with a super strong heroine. Theis second one was far more romantic to me. I do sort of wish the plot climax and conclusion were a little longer. I also find myself missing the extended prologue that the henchmen books all have.
If I based my review simply by comparison to other Gadziala books, this one would get a 4.5. If I am comparing to only other books, in general, then it deserves its 5.
Now, I want to see how Sal and Smoky get their hea. But, I REALLY want to see Jet get a happy story. More than that, I wonder just how Ms. Gadziala is going to balance the Dark and Light if Jet does get his hea. She wrote on her post that she wanted to write another "green" story, so I can only imagine she's got a story brewing already.

[Sunni · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gave it a chance and it ran with it!

Ok honest moment, I never thought I could like paranormal romance. There I said it! I thought I might be the only one, that I was destined to be disappointed by book after book of twilight inspired novels and hating it. And JG happened. She swooped In with Into The Green and altered my perception of the concept.

If that wasn’t a miracle in itself, she promise another one and knocked that one out of the park as well. Spoiler...not your average paranormal romance either, she promised changelings, Dragons and fae (oh my!), just to name a few. With a knack of creating these universes that make you feel welcomed like an old friend but curious like a new traveler, you are sucked into this world of The Green. New characters emerge, steamy yet sweet romance ensues and she leaves just enough secondary character taste your immediately demanding more!

Bravo Jessica for taking this doubter and converting her faster than a change!