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Shadow Guild: Wolf Queen #5
Wolf Queen
The final book in the bestselling Wolf Queen series by Linsey Hall.
I'm a hero. And I'm locked in a cell. Fantastic.
A week ago, it took everything I had to save the werewolves from the Dark Moon curse, but I did it. Unfotunately, it left me with a nasty case of the curse myself. To make matters worse, I'm the most powerful werewolf who ever lived. And I'm apparently a goddess. Combine that with the fact that I'm also cursed to madness and a loss of my shifter loyalty, and you've got a recipe for disaster.
Even though I don't want to be locked up, I know its the best thing for everyone. If I were to get out and succumb to the curse, I could destroy us all. The only way to save myself is to find a cure for the curse, something that I still haven't managed to figure out. My fated mate Lachlan is determined to help me, but we we're still haunted by our own curse. If I fall for him, I'm dead. According to our most powerful seer, at least.
So yeah, let's just say things are complicated.
I'm a hero. And I'm locked in a cell. Fantastic.
A week ago, it took everything I had to save the werewolves from the Dark Moon curse, but I did it. Unfotunately, it left me with a nasty case of the curse myself. To make matters worse, I'm the most powerful werewolf who ever lived. And I'm apparently a goddess. Combine that with the fact that I'm also cursed to madness and a loss of my shifter loyalty, and you've got a recipe for disaster.
Even though I don't want to be locked up, I know its the best thing for everyone. If I were to get out and succumb to the curse, I could destroy us all. The only way to save myself is to find a cure for the curse, something that I still haven't managed to figure out. My fated mate Lachlan is determined to help me, but we we're still haunted by our own curse. If I fall for him, I'm dead. According to our most powerful seer, at least.
So yeah, let's just say things are complicated.
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Before becoming a writer, Linsey was an archaeologist who studied shipwrecks in all kinds of water, from the tropics to muddy rivers (and she has a distinct preference for one over the other). After a decade of tromping around in search of old bits of stuff, she settled down to start penning her own adventure novels and is freaking delighted that people seem to like them. Since life is better with a little (or a lot of) magic, she writes urban fantasy and paranormal romance.
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Before becoming a writer, Linsey was an archaeologist who studied shipwrecks in all kinds of water, from the tropics to muddy rivers (and she has a distinct preference for one over the other). After a decade of tromping around in search of old bits of stuff, she settled down to start penning her own adventure novels and is freaking delighted that people seem to like them. Since life is better with a little (or a lot of) magic, she writes urban fantasy and paranormal romance.
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March 15, 2022
2.5
At least it was a short book....
The series ends as expected, and well, if you liked the previous books, you'll like this one as well. If you didn't, then don't bother to go on, it won't get better.
The good part, and well done Linsey Hall for that, is that the books kept me hooked. True, a cliffhanger at the end of every book, but it worked.
There was a lot of action, and skimming worked, so it wasn't so bad, overall. Maybe it's a 'it's not you, it's me' type of thing.
Would I recommend it? Nope
Why did I read 5 books then? IDK, sometimes I make no sense.
At least it was a short book....
The series ends as expected, and well, if you liked the previous books, you'll like this one as well. If you didn't, then don't bother to go on, it won't get better.
The good part, and well done Linsey Hall for that, is that the books kept me hooked. True, a cliffhanger at the end of every book, but it worked.
There was a lot of action, and skimming worked, so it wasn't so bad, overall. Maybe it's a 'it's not you, it's me' type of thing.
Would I recommend it? Nope
Why did I read 5 books then? IDK, sometimes I make no sense.
August 17, 2021
Gleich zur Info, das hier wird eher meine Meinung zur gesamten Reihe, nicht allein zum letzten Band.
Diese Reihe.... am Anfang war ich wirklich begeistert und vielleicht hätte ich die Bücher nicht alle hintereinander lesen sollen, aber sie lassen sich halt sehr schnell lesen. Ich hatte noch gehofft es würde sich ändern, doch in Wolf Queen ging es genauso weiter wie in den vier Bänden davor. Die Idee ist super, die Charaktere interessant, der Schreibstil gut und die Umsetzung lässt ein wenig zu wünschen übrig. Es geht alles VIEL zu schnell, es gibt keinerlei Ruhephasen, keinerlei Zeit um Tiefe aufzubauen. Lachlans Rolle als Alpha z.b? Das wird einem immer nur gesagt, aber abgesehen von seinem Stellvertreter, seinem Bruder und zwei Wachen, lernt man so gut wie niemanden aus dem Rudel kennen. Man sieht nicht wie das Rudelleben ist, wo die Loyalität herkommt, sieht nicht was Lachlan als Alpha alles macht. Es war furchtbar frustrierend weil dem ganzen komplett die Tiefe fehlte. Wenn das Rudel nicht immer wieder weitere Kämpfer gestellt hätte, hätte man es auch rausstreichen können, so unwichtig war es. Genauso Eve's Freunde. Man erfährt so gut wie gar nichts von ihnen. Immer wieder heißt es sie wären ja so mächtig, hab ich allerdings nichts von gemerkt. Wie sind die alle Freunde geworden? Keine Ahnung, ist nicht wirklich erklärt worden.
Die Geschichte mit der Mondgöttin und die damit verbundene Schnitzeljagd.. ja gut, war in Ordnung, aber auch hier wieder - es ist alles viel zu schnell gegangen. Man wird von einem Schauplatz zum anderen geworfen und jedes Mal hat es sich wiederholt. Kaum war die Truppe einem Erfolg nahe, kam der Böse mit seiner Horde Dämonen und hat sie mit Leichtigkeit besiegt. So ging das immer und immer wieder bis ich es wirklich leid war. Genauso wie die Beziehung zwischen Eve und Lachlan. Immer wieder dasselbe Spiel. Abgesehen davon hat mich die Lovestory überhaupt nicht mitgenommen. Wie auch, dieses rasante Tempo hat dem ganzen nichts gutes getan.
Wie gesagt, vielleicht sollte man nicht alle Bände hintereinander lesen, denn als ich dann bei Wolf Queen ankam, war ich nur noch genervt und wollte es hinter mir haben. Die Tatsache das es genauso mit Wiederholungen und dem Tempo weiterging wie davor, hat dem auch nicht gut getan. Das Ende der Geschichte war irgendwie enttäuschend, aber nicht unerwartet. Ehrlich gesagt hätte es mich überrascht wenns anders verlaufen wäre.
Allgemein kann man sagen, dieser Reihe hätte weniger Tempo, mehr Ausarbeitung und Tiefe was die ganze Welt bzw. die Geschichte angeht mehr als gut getan. Es hätte so gut werden können, wenn man nicht so durchgerusht wäre. So kann ich zum Schluss nur sagen, nett für Zwischendurch und um die Lesestatistik aufzuwerten weil man damit wirklich schnell durch ist. Ich hab die Hoffnung noch nicht aufgegeben, vielleicht sind die anderen Reihen der Autorin ja ausgearbeiteter als diese hier.
Diese Reihe.... am Anfang war ich wirklich begeistert und vielleicht hätte ich die Bücher nicht alle hintereinander lesen sollen, aber sie lassen sich halt sehr schnell lesen. Ich hatte noch gehofft es würde sich ändern, doch in Wolf Queen ging es genauso weiter wie in den vier Bänden davor. Die Idee ist super, die Charaktere interessant, der Schreibstil gut und die Umsetzung lässt ein wenig zu wünschen übrig. Es geht alles VIEL zu schnell, es gibt keinerlei Ruhephasen, keinerlei Zeit um Tiefe aufzubauen. Lachlans Rolle als Alpha z.b? Das wird einem immer nur gesagt, aber abgesehen von seinem Stellvertreter, seinem Bruder und zwei Wachen, lernt man so gut wie niemanden aus dem Rudel kennen. Man sieht nicht wie das Rudelleben ist, wo die Loyalität herkommt, sieht nicht was Lachlan als Alpha alles macht. Es war furchtbar frustrierend weil dem ganzen komplett die Tiefe fehlte. Wenn das Rudel nicht immer wieder weitere Kämpfer gestellt hätte, hätte man es auch rausstreichen können, so unwichtig war es. Genauso Eve's Freunde. Man erfährt so gut wie gar nichts von ihnen. Immer wieder heißt es sie wären ja so mächtig, hab ich allerdings nichts von gemerkt. Wie sind die alle Freunde geworden? Keine Ahnung, ist nicht wirklich erklärt worden.
Die Geschichte mit der Mondgöttin und die damit verbundene Schnitzeljagd.. ja gut, war in Ordnung, aber auch hier wieder - es ist alles viel zu schnell gegangen. Man wird von einem Schauplatz zum anderen geworfen und jedes Mal hat es sich wiederholt. Kaum war die Truppe einem Erfolg nahe, kam der Böse mit seiner Horde Dämonen und hat sie mit Leichtigkeit besiegt. So ging das immer und immer wieder bis ich es wirklich leid war. Genauso wie die Beziehung zwischen Eve und Lachlan. Immer wieder dasselbe Spiel. Abgesehen davon hat mich die Lovestory überhaupt nicht mitgenommen. Wie auch, dieses rasante Tempo hat dem ganzen nichts gutes getan.
Wie gesagt, vielleicht sollte man nicht alle Bände hintereinander lesen, denn als ich dann bei Wolf Queen ankam, war ich nur noch genervt und wollte es hinter mir haben. Die Tatsache das es genauso mit Wiederholungen und dem Tempo weiterging wie davor, hat dem auch nicht gut getan. Das Ende der Geschichte war irgendwie enttäuschend, aber nicht unerwartet. Ehrlich gesagt hätte es mich überrascht wenns anders verlaufen wäre.
Allgemein kann man sagen, dieser Reihe hätte weniger Tempo, mehr Ausarbeitung und Tiefe was die ganze Welt bzw. die Geschichte angeht mehr als gut getan. Es hätte so gut werden können, wenn man nicht so durchgerusht wäre. So kann ich zum Schluss nur sagen, nett für Zwischendurch und um die Lesestatistik aufzuwerten weil man damit wirklich schnell durch ist. Ich hab die Hoffnung noch nicht aufgegeben, vielleicht sind die anderen Reihen der Autorin ja ausgearbeiteter als diese hier.
June 11, 2021
The perfect Ending
This book from Linsay hall was good and well written It was so amazing and it did sum up a lot of things from book one to book five so perfectly, sad to know this was the last book to the series. But wow what a great series.
This ending as perfect….
This book from Linsay hall was good and well written It was so amazing and it did sum up a lot of things from book one to book five so perfectly, sad to know this was the last book to the series. But wow what a great series.
This ending as perfect….
October 15, 2021
Ok, don't get me wrong, while I LOVED all the other books, this last one just didn't click for me... I would probably have to rate Wolf Queen about 2.5, and let me break it down for you why.
1. We barely see Lachlan's POV.
His POV in all the previous books showed me that the relationship between him and Eve was mutual. Yeah, I get it, you don't need both MC's view points to have an electric relationship, but for this particular couple, seeing Lachlan's POV really made their dynamic explosive.
This book was extremely lacking in showing my poor baby Lachlan's feeling for Eve, as shown previously. It all felt very Kindergarten and almost half-hearted to the point that I cringed because the relationship felt shallow and flat.
2. There was too much action that it became unbearable.
I know that the other books were action packed and pretty fast paced, but I felt like the characters never got an opportunity to sit down and breathe in this book. They just kept jumping around from one place to the next and then back again to the first place.
3. The storyline felt too easy.
This entire series, there has been gripping plot twists that jump out of nowhere. It really keeps you on your toes and you never know what to expect. Wolf Queen's "climactic" moment was honestly just plain sad and pretty predictable.
Oh, here's 3 ancient witches who you barely meet and nevermind the fact that they just told you pretty much everything the reader/characters already knew. Also, what about "climactic fight scene" where Eve finally defeats the Maker? Oh you know, just a jaunt up the side of a mountain where it ends with barely doing any work to defeat this all powerful god. I get that this was the last book and it technically is a conclusion of the series, but everything was resolved too easily.
4. Minor pet peeves that bothered me.
First and foremost, we were given barely any of Lachlan's right hand man, Kenneth. The last two books brought him out as a semi main character who was vital in helping with translations. For this book, he was mentioned maybe 1 time at the beginning of the book!!!
Also, the witches who gave Eve a part of the puzzle, told her specifically 2 times that to unlock all her memories that she needed a catalyst. That catalyst was never acknowledged when suddenly Eve and Lachlan gets their memories back on the island. NOTHING was ever mentioned and is kind of left up in the air.
I know this is stupid, but why are they all the sudden needing to limit their use of the transport charms and are making a big deal about running out of them? As stated previously in the series, those who have money don't have a problem with getting them, and we all know that Lachlan is like mega rich and is definitely not struggling financially. It just felt inconsistent.
Now I did obviously enjoy some parts of the book, including any and ALL interactions with Ralph! He was probably my favorite character for this book and cracks me up with his chocolate obsession. Hey, maybe that's why I like him so much!
I'm very curious to see who the next Shadow Guild character will be shown in the new series Hall is set to release in July. My hopes are on Mac and possibly Jeeves from the Witches Guild. I don't know, I felt a little something something...😏😏
Overall, I would recommend the series, but be prepared to possibly be let down with Wolf Queen. It was just not my cup of tea and everything I stated above is strictly an opinion, my opinion... Now, if y'all would please excuse me, I work the night shift and sleep is calling my name!😴😴
1. We barely see Lachlan's POV.
His POV in all the previous books showed me that the relationship between him and Eve was mutual. Yeah, I get it, you don't need both MC's view points to have an electric relationship, but for this particular couple, seeing Lachlan's POV really made their dynamic explosive.
This book was extremely lacking in showing my poor baby Lachlan's feeling for Eve, as shown previously. It all felt very Kindergarten and almost half-hearted to the point that I cringed because the relationship felt shallow and flat.
2. There was too much action that it became unbearable.
I know that the other books were action packed and pretty fast paced, but I felt like the characters never got an opportunity to sit down and breathe in this book. They just kept jumping around from one place to the next and then back again to the first place.
3. The storyline felt too easy.
This entire series, there has been gripping plot twists that jump out of nowhere. It really keeps you on your toes and you never know what to expect. Wolf Queen's "climactic" moment was honestly just plain sad and pretty predictable.
Oh, here's 3 ancient witches who you barely meet and nevermind the fact that they just told you pretty much everything the reader/characters already knew. Also, what about "climactic fight scene" where Eve finally defeats the Maker? Oh you know, just a jaunt up the side of a mountain where it ends with barely doing any work to defeat this all powerful god. I get that this was the last book and it technically is a conclusion of the series, but everything was resolved too easily.
4. Minor pet peeves that bothered me.
First and foremost, we were given barely any of Lachlan's right hand man, Kenneth. The last two books brought him out as a semi main character who was vital in helping with translations. For this book, he was mentioned maybe 1 time at the beginning of the book!!!
Also, the witches who gave Eve a part of the puzzle, told her specifically 2 times that to unlock all her memories that she needed a catalyst. That catalyst was never acknowledged when suddenly Eve and Lachlan gets their memories back on the island. NOTHING was ever mentioned and is kind of left up in the air.
I know this is stupid, but why are they all the sudden needing to limit their use of the transport charms and are making a big deal about running out of them? As stated previously in the series, those who have money don't have a problem with getting them, and we all know that Lachlan is like mega rich and is definitely not struggling financially. It just felt inconsistent.
Now I did obviously enjoy some parts of the book, including any and ALL interactions with Ralph! He was probably my favorite character for this book and cracks me up with his chocolate obsession. Hey, maybe that's why I like him so much!
I'm very curious to see who the next Shadow Guild character will be shown in the new series Hall is set to release in July. My hopes are on Mac and possibly Jeeves from the Witches Guild. I don't know, I felt a little something something...😏😏
Overall, I would recommend the series, but be prepared to possibly be let down with Wolf Queen. It was just not my cup of tea and everything I stated above is strictly an opinion, my opinion... Now, if y'all would please excuse me, I work the night shift and sleep is calling my name!😴😴
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 17, 2021
Esta saga pudo ser una duologia o una trilogía hubo muchas cosas repetidas, en si me gustó el romance de los protagonistas pero creo que pudo tener más desarrollo en vez de enviarlos a tantas misiones sin sentido.
June 7, 2021
This is the last book in this series which has seen Eve stop pretending to be Fae and embrace her Wolf heritage. Both her and Lachlan have found love but the curse that has torn apart Lachlans family is now gripping Eve. She knows she's no ordinary Wolf but actually the last of the Dire Wolves to walk the Earth and now she's hoping to finally defeat the nasty, shadowy and downright evil Maker. Although as she's imprisoned as this book starts Eve really needs to get a move on !
Wow there is a lot thrown into this final instalment as Eve and Lachlan discover things about themselves that are both astonishing and well more than a little sad. As usual there's plenty of magic and historical artefacts/places woven into the story with quite a lot of emphasis here on Scotland and the invasion by Vikings. I do enjoy reading about this couple although it's most assuredly Eve who shines throughout with her wit and courage. The Makers end was for this reader a little quick but there are explanations about his purpose and why he exists. Plus Eve not only takes her place as the one and only Wolf Queen but visits a hospital which definitely made me smile.
This voluntary take is of a complimentary copy and my thoughts and comments are honest and I believe fair
Wow there is a lot thrown into this final instalment as Eve and Lachlan discover things about themselves that are both astonishing and well more than a little sad. As usual there's plenty of magic and historical artefacts/places woven into the story with quite a lot of emphasis here on Scotland and the invasion by Vikings. I do enjoy reading about this couple although it's most assuredly Eve who shines throughout with her wit and courage. The Makers end was for this reader a little quick but there are explanations about his purpose and why he exists. Plus Eve not only takes her place as the one and only Wolf Queen but visits a hospital which definitely made me smile.
This voluntary take is of a complimentary copy and my thoughts and comments are honest and I believe fair
June 8, 2021
A great series finale.
Fast-paced, action-packed and an abundance of magic as well.
Even though you know a happily ever after is coming, the journey to get there is always exciting, thrilling and seriously amazing.
Eve and Lachlan are back with Ralph and everyone from the shadow guild it’s an exciting time curse broken, curses not broken or absorbed, more powers to come and some delightful twists and turns along the way.
Fast-paced, action-packed and an abundance of magic as well.
Even though you know a happily ever after is coming, the journey to get there is always exciting, thrilling and seriously amazing.
Eve and Lachlan are back with Ralph and everyone from the shadow guild it’s an exciting time curse broken, curses not broken or absorbed, more powers to come and some delightful twists and turns along the way.
June 18, 2021
Iv really enjoyed Ev and Lachlan story and the trails they go through to find out who they are and why they mean to each other. I loved how fast pasted the story was and as always it’s amazing to see the guys.. because we got to read all their individual stories you feel like you are right there with them. Brilliant series.
August 12, 2021
A nice ending to the series.
All was wrapped up pretty well. There are some characters that were forgotten and I wished we would have known their whereabouts: like Garreth, Kenneth, that girl that was locked up with Garreth in the underground.
Anyway I liked where it went and I'll read more from Ms. Hall in the future.
All was wrapped up pretty well. There are some characters that were forgotten and I wished we would have known their whereabouts: like Garreth, Kenneth, that girl that was locked up with Garreth in the underground.
Anyway I liked where it went and I'll read more from Ms. Hall in the future.
June 5, 2021
I am never as sad when a series by this author comes to a close anymore because I know I’ll see the characters in another series which I love. This is the last one, and it’s so full of action, I almost got whiplash. Eve is so close to giving in to the Dark Moon curse, but she has to defeat the Maker first while not giving in to Lachlan’s love. There is one character in this I actually hope we see a series of and that’s Garrett. For some reason, he’s really stuck me through the series for being such a minor character. Anyway, this one was full action, a little romance, and great writing. I’m a little off wolf shifters and the whole “a seer said I will die if I love you,” but this is still a great book. Recommend. I was provided a complimentary copy which I voluntarily reviewed.
January 22, 2022
I enjoyed this book as much as first two. Loved the pacing of the story and the end. Enjoyed the series just if the middle books could been concatenated into one then it would have been best.
But still enjoyed the story and especially I didn't expect the whole backstory.
But still enjoyed the story and especially I didn't expect the whole backstory.
September 21, 2021
Damn this series was good. I loved the ending and I cant wait to read more of the stories from in this world!
January 7, 2022
I really enjoyed this serie. ☺
January 11, 2025
Finally finished. Lots of surprises. Good ending. Found out there are more series with the FMC’s friends so may try and read those now. I like that they are quick reads.
September 10, 2021
Sadly, a lot of repetition from previous books in series and inconsistencies.
This is the 5th and final book in the Shadow Guild Wolf Queen series. Sadly, I skimmed through a lot of it. This is a series that could have been really good if it had been condensed into only 3 books, certainly no more than 4. I really enjoyed the first three books, but when the fourth turned out to be more of the same with very little new development, I was seriously frustrated and bored by the end. Too much of the same. I went into this one with that same boredom and frustration only to have it increase because it was just the same until almost the end. I got tired of quests to find objects, only to have the Maker (who wasn't diminished at all as implicated at the end of book #4) steal each one as soon as the h got her hands on them. They do manage to steal them back, but those objects only lead them to another and so on and so on... Like I said...it got old.
We do finally discover what the Maker is and what he is to the h. Ttowards the end, the h finally remembers her past. But this is where it really started to fall apart for me. Why? Because some things just didn't make sense and the ending was kind of anticlimatic and a little too contrived. If you want to know specifics, keep reading, but be for forewarned....POSSIBLE SPOILERS AHEAD...
Things that didn't make sense...
One moment she's all powetful, then another she's weak. She supposedly regains all her past memories, but then she doesn't completely recall everything.
Strong emotions bring on the dark curse. I can understand emotions like rage and anger, maybe even fear....but love????? Really? Someone tells you they love you and because you love them too it brings on the dark curse and you want to kill them?
Then there's the prophesy that if h and H mate she will die soon after. Through out this whole series, they fight it and it's hinted by other characters that the prophesy may not be exactly what it seems. (Prophesies never are...seers or oracles always speak in riddles). So, I'm thinking that the prophesy will turn out to be a metaphor; that when they are finally mated, the h (Eve) will cease to exist as she was, so in a sense the old Eve dies, but she then "ascends", is reborn as the Wolf Queen/Moon Goddess with all her powers. That wasn't the case. She ascends by reaching her crown and placing it on her head, then she actually dies, sacrificing herself to kill the Maker. (Didn't think Gods and Goddesses could die, but yes, she dies killing the Maker who is the God of Shadow and darkness, her opposite). And because she sacrificed her life to kill the dark evil God who would hurt people, the fates allow her the choice to live again. Truly, that was kind of hokey and just too pat. Honestly, I liked my idea better...it made more sense with the mystical, magical atmosphere of this story and the previous assertions from other characters that the prophesy might not mean what they think, they just needed to figure it out. There was nothing to figure out here.
And even though it didn't play out like I anticipated, I still expected that when they finally quit fighting the mate thing and bonded there would be something special to signify it. Like epic sex ending with a mating bite mark, or matching tattoos appearing some where on their body and/or a metaphysical connection that they suddenly feel, that truly connected them. Nope...it was nothing special...just sex...and not even hot sex. Just a couple of paragraphs. In the prologue 10 months later, they're not even living together yet! Huh????
As she's going on her last quest to claim her crown to "ascend" Eve states that you aren't just given the goddess crown, you had to earn it and that she hadn't been able to complete the quest and claim her crown in the past, but the Maker had and, therefore, he "ascended". So, if he ascended and had come into all his powers, but she hadn't, then why was he jealous of her powers? And if she hadn't ascended, how was it she had the power of creation (which is what he was jealous of)? After all, what's more powerful than creation? It just seemed powers increased or decreased without rhyme or reason except to justify what was happening at the moment.
So, book #5 gets 2 stars for repetition, inconsistencies lack of imagination! Overall I'd rate the entire series 3 stars.
This is the 5th and final book in the Shadow Guild Wolf Queen series. Sadly, I skimmed through a lot of it. This is a series that could have been really good if it had been condensed into only 3 books, certainly no more than 4. I really enjoyed the first three books, but when the fourth turned out to be more of the same with very little new development, I was seriously frustrated and bored by the end. Too much of the same. I went into this one with that same boredom and frustration only to have it increase because it was just the same until almost the end. I got tired of quests to find objects, only to have the Maker (who wasn't diminished at all as implicated at the end of book #4) steal each one as soon as the h got her hands on them. They do manage to steal them back, but those objects only lead them to another and so on and so on... Like I said...it got old.
We do finally discover what the Maker is and what he is to the h. Ttowards the end, the h finally remembers her past. But this is where it really started to fall apart for me. Why? Because some things just didn't make sense and the ending was kind of anticlimatic and a little too contrived. If you want to know specifics, keep reading, but be for forewarned....POSSIBLE SPOILERS AHEAD...
Things that didn't make sense...
One moment she's all powetful, then another she's weak. She supposedly regains all her past memories, but then she doesn't completely recall everything.
Strong emotions bring on the dark curse. I can understand emotions like rage and anger, maybe even fear....but love????? Really? Someone tells you they love you and because you love them too it brings on the dark curse and you want to kill them?
Then there's the prophesy that if h and H mate she will die soon after. Through out this whole series, they fight it and it's hinted by other characters that the prophesy may not be exactly what it seems. (Prophesies never are...seers or oracles always speak in riddles). So, I'm thinking that the prophesy will turn out to be a metaphor; that when they are finally mated, the h (Eve) will cease to exist as she was, so in a sense the old Eve dies, but she then "ascends", is reborn as the Wolf Queen/Moon Goddess with all her powers. That wasn't the case. She ascends by reaching her crown and placing it on her head, then she actually dies, sacrificing herself to kill the Maker. (Didn't think Gods and Goddesses could die, but yes, she dies killing the Maker who is the God of Shadow and darkness, her opposite). And because she sacrificed her life to kill the dark evil God who would hurt people, the fates allow her the choice to live again. Truly, that was kind of hokey and just too pat. Honestly, I liked my idea better...it made more sense with the mystical, magical atmosphere of this story and the previous assertions from other characters that the prophesy might not mean what they think, they just needed to figure it out. There was nothing to figure out here.
And even though it didn't play out like I anticipated, I still expected that when they finally quit fighting the mate thing and bonded there would be something special to signify it. Like epic sex ending with a mating bite mark, or matching tattoos appearing some where on their body and/or a metaphysical connection that they suddenly feel, that truly connected them. Nope...it was nothing special...just sex...and not even hot sex. Just a couple of paragraphs. In the prologue 10 months later, they're not even living together yet! Huh????
As she's going on her last quest to claim her crown to "ascend" Eve states that you aren't just given the goddess crown, you had to earn it and that she hadn't been able to complete the quest and claim her crown in the past, but the Maker had and, therefore, he "ascended". So, if he ascended and had come into all his powers, but she hadn't, then why was he jealous of her powers? And if she hadn't ascended, how was it she had the power of creation (which is what he was jealous of)? After all, what's more powerful than creation? It just seemed powers increased or decreased without rhyme or reason except to justify what was happening at the moment.
So, book #5 gets 2 stars for repetition, inconsistencies lack of imagination! Overall I'd rate the entire series 3 stars.
March 3, 2023
Shifter/multi Supernaturals/Mate Rejection
SYNOPSIS (5 BOOK SERIES): the FC is essentially rejected by the MC and feels that she has no choice but to run away. The story picks up about 10 years later when the FC runs into the MC when she is accused of murdering one of his pack and she has to prove her innocence. The FC is a potions master and has disguised herself as a fae so the MC does not recognise her. Over Book 1/2 the MC works out who she is but has his own reasons for not wanting to mate with her so they agree that neither wants to be with the other but they will work together to work out the mystery of the murders that have been happening. The FC is part of her own "guild" so the mystery solving includes her friends from the Guild. Over the following books the story evolves and you find out the FC is not who she thought she was and is being chased down by "The Maker". The mystery follows a similar path to the Da Vinci code in that the FC goes from clue to clue to work out who she is and what the Maker wants. Book 4 culminates in a final confrontation with a HEA.
Unfortunately by the end of this series I was seriously skim reading. Whilst the mystery should have been engaging I found it actually quite boring and following the FC and her merry band to clue after clue lacked any thrill or drama for me. It just went on for too long with not enough happening. The story became repetitive with the Maker apparently being able to forsee every step and constantly defeating the FC. In fact the Maker appeared to be pretty much invincible so I am still not entirely sure how he was ultimately defeated as he should have been able to just kill the FC before she got to the final clue.
There are alot of characters floating around in this book (some of which appear to be from other story lines by the author) and it became a bit cluttered for me with a lack of emphasis on the FC/MC. It also takes until around book 3 before the characters get together. The reason for the MC/FC to keep apart are just dragged out and run out of credibility. Even when they do get together they don't really seem to be together so I found the books actually lacked any real romance or depth between the MC and FC.
It's hard to put my finger on exactly what was wrong with this series. For me, the story did not engage, the characters did not engage and everything was just too unbelievable and OTT.
SYNOPSIS (5 BOOK SERIES): the FC is essentially rejected by the MC and feels that she has no choice but to run away. The story picks up about 10 years later when the FC runs into the MC when she is accused of murdering one of his pack and she has to prove her innocence. The FC is a potions master and has disguised herself as a fae so the MC does not recognise her. Over Book 1/2 the MC works out who she is but has his own reasons for not wanting to mate with her so they agree that neither wants to be with the other but they will work together to work out the mystery of the murders that have been happening. The FC is part of her own "guild" so the mystery solving includes her friends from the Guild. Over the following books the story evolves and you find out the FC is not who she thought she was and is being chased down by "The Maker". The mystery follows a similar path to the Da Vinci code in that the FC goes from clue to clue to work out who she is and what the Maker wants. Book 4 culminates in a final confrontation with a HEA.
Unfortunately by the end of this series I was seriously skim reading. Whilst the mystery should have been engaging I found it actually quite boring and following the FC and her merry band to clue after clue lacked any thrill or drama for me. It just went on for too long with not enough happening. The story became repetitive with the Maker apparently being able to forsee every step and constantly defeating the FC. In fact the Maker appeared to be pretty much invincible so I am still not entirely sure how he was ultimately defeated as he should have been able to just kill the FC before she got to the final clue.
There are alot of characters floating around in this book (some of which appear to be from other story lines by the author) and it became a bit cluttered for me with a lack of emphasis on the FC/MC. It also takes until around book 3 before the characters get together. The reason for the MC/FC to keep apart are just dragged out and run out of credibility. Even when they do get together they don't really seem to be together so I found the books actually lacked any real romance or depth between the MC and FC.
It's hard to put my finger on exactly what was wrong with this series. For me, the story did not engage, the characters did not engage and everything was just too unbelievable and OTT.
August 8, 2023
My fave books EVER!
I read shifter books A LOT! And I would have to say that this series is the best shifter story I've read to date! Every kind of book I read, regardless of how good it is, always reaches a part where I have to put the book down. It's either really predictable, aggravating, or the character(s) done something stupid, and I just have to take a break. I didn't have any moments like that while reading this story. The only reason I ever put the books down was because I had to, for whatever reason. I laughed, I cried, I got excited, and nervous, I felt everything while reading these books. I loved all the characters, Eve, I could imagine was beautiful, she was badass, and was definitely someone I would love to be best friends with. Lachland had to be gorgeous, and he loved Eve so much. You could tell by how he was always concerned about her wellbeing. I wouldn't mind having me a man like him. The Shadow Guild would be perfect for me, I'm a bit of a weirdo, too, plus it just sounds cool, with cool people. There was a lot of magic in these books. Normally, I'm not one for magic in the stories I read, but it was good in this story. Except for book five, it was a little heavy on the magic. I loved the idea of Eve being able to stash a bag of her things in the ether. Imagine if we could do that in real life... women could stop hauling around their purses everywhere we go, we could just stash them in the ether and access them whenever we wanted to. It'd be easy to carry around all our junk, and it'd be safe from theft, too. So awesome! I wished these books were a little longer, I couldn't put them down, so I blew through them really fast. It took me a few days to read all five books. I really loved this story, I enjoyed reading all the books. Now I'm sad it's over. I guess I'll have to read the spin-off books about Carrow and Mac. I highly recommend these books! If you want a great, shifter story that you can't put down, then read this series, you won't regret it! Enjoy!
I read shifter books A LOT! And I would have to say that this series is the best shifter story I've read to date! Every kind of book I read, regardless of how good it is, always reaches a part where I have to put the book down. It's either really predictable, aggravating, or the character(s) done something stupid, and I just have to take a break. I didn't have any moments like that while reading this story. The only reason I ever put the books down was because I had to, for whatever reason. I laughed, I cried, I got excited, and nervous, I felt everything while reading these books. I loved all the characters, Eve, I could imagine was beautiful, she was badass, and was definitely someone I would love to be best friends with. Lachland had to be gorgeous, and he loved Eve so much. You could tell by how he was always concerned about her wellbeing. I wouldn't mind having me a man like him. The Shadow Guild would be perfect for me, I'm a bit of a weirdo, too, plus it just sounds cool, with cool people. There was a lot of magic in these books. Normally, I'm not one for magic in the stories I read, but it was good in this story. Except for book five, it was a little heavy on the magic. I loved the idea of Eve being able to stash a bag of her things in the ether. Imagine if we could do that in real life... women could stop hauling around their purses everywhere we go, we could just stash them in the ether and access them whenever we wanted to. It'd be easy to carry around all our junk, and it'd be safe from theft, too. So awesome! I wished these books were a little longer, I couldn't put them down, so I blew through them really fast. It took me a few days to read all five books. I really loved this story, I enjoyed reading all the books. Now I'm sad it's over. I guess I'll have to read the spin-off books about Carrow and Mac. I highly recommend these books! If you want a great, shifter story that you can't put down, then read this series, you won't regret it! Enjoy!
July 8, 2021
This whole series can be summed up in an outline… honestly, past the first book, I was like why does this feel like a barely fleshed out outline of a story? The characters literally use transport charms every five seconds, running around on a scavenger hunt for clues to get them to the next point, until finally… this. The ending was anticlimactic (although was there much anticipation for a big finale? I saw the page count and was like yep this is all going to resolve in five pages when I got near the end, so… it was expected), and the characters feel really weakly developed/detailed/etc. I can’t describe to you any of the characters’ defining traits, beyond Eve and Lachlan, who, up until (and even through most of this book) book five, could be summed up by: I’m crazily attracted to and having feelings for my mate, but I can’t be with him/her because of the dark moon curse/prophecy of my death. It got old by book two. I wasn’t sure I was even going to finish this one, but I was curious about how the matter of her death would be resolved, as well as the defeat of the Maker. Every plot point in these books felt too easy, too contrived, too bare bones. I’m not sure what else to say, other than I don’t understand the high ratings/bestseller status, but… to each their own. I’m just glad to be done.
I will say the mythology/history is probably the most interesting thing—the one page at the end…
I will say the mythology/history is probably the most interesting thing—the one page at the end…
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 2, 2021
I ended up coming back to this series because I just finished another series that had the same narrator - Laurel Schroeder. When I was commenting about the fact that I had listened to a series by the same narrator, it made me realize that I hadn't checked to see if the final book was out yet in this series. It was - so I bought it.
Let me start by saying that I have enjoyed this series. It has been a fairly simple listen/read that has been building up to a climax. Unfortunately, this book was NOT my favorite. Not by a long shot. To me, it read like a booklet of directions on a new appliance....."First go her and find this....then go here and do this....after that you will find more instructions..." So, I wasn't really impressed. It seemed like the 2 MC's were basically running around on a very intricate obstacle course or scavenger hunt.
Does that mean I didn't like the series? No, I actually liked it a lot. I think that because I took such a long break between books 4 and 5 that may have contributed to my feeling. I've found that when I read straight through a series, it it is a series that I am enjoying, I tend to be a little easier to please. That's probably crazy but for me, it just is what it is.
The series winds up with a very satisfactory HEA. I really liked both of the MC's. I liked the information that we were given at the end of this book about the past of the two characters. I listened to most of this series on Audible and I did not have any issues with the narrator. I know some people did - but it wasn't a problem for me.
Let me start by saying that I have enjoyed this series. It has been a fairly simple listen/read that has been building up to a climax. Unfortunately, this book was NOT my favorite. Not by a long shot. To me, it read like a booklet of directions on a new appliance....."First go her and find this....then go here and do this....after that you will find more instructions..." So, I wasn't really impressed. It seemed like the 2 MC's were basically running around on a very intricate obstacle course or scavenger hunt.
Does that mean I didn't like the series? No, I actually liked it a lot. I think that because I took such a long break between books 4 and 5 that may have contributed to my feeling. I've found that when I read straight through a series, it it is a series that I am enjoying, I tend to be a little easier to please. That's probably crazy but for me, it just is what it is.
The series winds up with a very satisfactory HEA. I really liked both of the MC's. I liked the information that we were given at the end of this book about the past of the two characters. I listened to most of this series on Audible and I did not have any issues with the narrator. I know some people did - but it wasn't a problem for me.
July 18, 2021
Good.
If I could give 3.5 stars I would. It was good, not great.
I have enjoyed the previous stories in these linked series but this one didn't grab my attention quite as much. I enjoyed the first few books, but the last couple lost the way, in my opinion.
I think Eves story could have been reduced down into less books and been a lot more exciting.
I found myself skimming a lot of the quests. There was so much hopping from one to the next, I have to admit getting lost as to what they were looking for in that particular one. There was also always a pre quest to get a trinket before then moving to the actual quest, which heightened my confusion too.
A lot of the time, these side quests didn't seem to further the story or were never mentioned again too. I often found myself wondering what was the point of some of them.
It was like the equivalent of playing a made up game with your kids, and the countless inexplicable rules that goes with the game. You drown in your own confusion, quite quickly.
With all of that being said, it is well written, and the characters are likeable. You do root for them.
As a Brit myself I find the use of American English in a London setting quite jarring. They're British, so why the American spellings and version of words?
I will read the next one. I just hope it isn't quite so convoluted. 🙂
If I could give 3.5 stars I would. It was good, not great.
I have enjoyed the previous stories in these linked series but this one didn't grab my attention quite as much. I enjoyed the first few books, but the last couple lost the way, in my opinion.
I think Eves story could have been reduced down into less books and been a lot more exciting.
I found myself skimming a lot of the quests. There was so much hopping from one to the next, I have to admit getting lost as to what they were looking for in that particular one. There was also always a pre quest to get a trinket before then moving to the actual quest, which heightened my confusion too.
A lot of the time, these side quests didn't seem to further the story or were never mentioned again too. I often found myself wondering what was the point of some of them.
It was like the equivalent of playing a made up game with your kids, and the countless inexplicable rules that goes with the game. You drown in your own confusion, quite quickly.
With all of that being said, it is well written, and the characters are likeable. You do root for them.
As a Brit myself I find the use of American English in a London setting quite jarring. They're British, so why the American spellings and version of words?
I will read the next one. I just hope it isn't quite so convoluted. 🙂
June 12, 2021
The Queen Ascends!
A great ending to a wonderful series! It’s a definite yes to reading this series. Let’s do a quick re-cap, then I’ll give you more of my two cents.
Quick re-cap:
Eve has to find her crown to regain her powers. In order to find her crown, she must interpret clues she left for herself in her prior life. If she succeeds in finding her crown, then she must defeat the Maker and the dark moon curse. She will need her friends and pack to accomplish the almost impossible.
My two cents:
I loved this series! I was super excited to read this last book and it definitely delivered!
From the first page to the last, this book was all action. I was excited that Eve regains her prior memories and we learn what led to her being reincarnated with Lachlan. How their sacrifices were necessary to have a chance to kill the maker for good.
There was one little sex scene. It was more like a pg-13 sex scene, which means you know they had sex, but it wasn’t extremely explicit.
If you like shifter romances and magic, this is a fun series. Maybe someday I’ll come back and read some of the other books, but for now I’m going to find something else. Happy reading y’all!!
A great ending to a wonderful series! It’s a definite yes to reading this series. Let’s do a quick re-cap, then I’ll give you more of my two cents.
Quick re-cap:
Eve has to find her crown to regain her powers. In order to find her crown, she must interpret clues she left for herself in her prior life. If she succeeds in finding her crown, then she must defeat the Maker and the dark moon curse. She will need her friends and pack to accomplish the almost impossible.
My two cents:
I loved this series! I was super excited to read this last book and it definitely delivered!
From the first page to the last, this book was all action. I was excited that Eve regains her prior memories and we learn what led to her being reincarnated with Lachlan. How their sacrifices were necessary to have a chance to kill the maker for good.
There was one little sex scene. It was more like a pg-13 sex scene, which means you know they had sex, but it wasn’t extremely explicit.
If you like shifter romances and magic, this is a fun series. Maybe someday I’ll come back and read some of the other books, but for now I’m going to find something else. Happy reading y’all!!
August 8, 2021
Fun and unpredictable!
I read this whole series in just 3 nights....each book ended with you having to know more! This is my first series by this author and I am a little nervous with new authors and trying them out! I really enjoyed how this author kept it unpredictable. Too many times I will start a book and quit half way because I can already predict what the end will do. Each of these books had moments where a different twist from what you thought was going to happen would come sneaking up on you and add special little quirks to the book!
The characters were well developed and each had their own strength they brought to the mystery solving of the story. Lachlan was strong and brooding but protective putty in Eve's hands! Even was strong and independent but so bound to Lachlan that she just couldn't shake her feelings for him!
These books were a fun ride down a twisting rabbit hole of love and mystery! I would highly recommend this series to anyone who loves paranormal fantasy and especially the ones that aren't so raunchy you get lost from the plot. I will definitely be looking for more books by this author!
I read this whole series in just 3 nights....each book ended with you having to know more! This is my first series by this author and I am a little nervous with new authors and trying them out! I really enjoyed how this author kept it unpredictable. Too many times I will start a book and quit half way because I can already predict what the end will do. Each of these books had moments where a different twist from what you thought was going to happen would come sneaking up on you and add special little quirks to the book!
The characters were well developed and each had their own strength they brought to the mystery solving of the story. Lachlan was strong and brooding but protective putty in Eve's hands! Even was strong and independent but so bound to Lachlan that she just couldn't shake her feelings for him!
These books were a fun ride down a twisting rabbit hole of love and mystery! I would highly recommend this series to anyone who loves paranormal fantasy and especially the ones that aren't so raunchy you get lost from the plot. I will definitely be looking for more books by this author!
October 5, 2021
Thats it!? 🤷🏻♀️
That's it!? After five books that's what I'm left with..idk maybe it's because I didn't read the other Shadow Guild series (which I don't plan to after reading this series) Idk but I just expected more...! All five books I feel could have been condensed into two maybe three books because this one was basically just like the first, second, third and fourth book!! Each book they just gave you a little bit more..a little bit more of her friends at the Shadow Guild and more of Eve Lachlan..but not much more..I didn't really feel a good connection with them or him.. AFTER FIVE BOOKS..! Her friends just shows up in snip it parts when needed..and Eve and Lachlan have this push and pull relationship throughout the whole series that gets tiresome!! After all that though It's not that bad of a read. It has a little bit of mystery and action. It's one thing after another, never a dull moment. I liked that it had other supernaturals like shifters, witches, demons, gods etc..I did liked Eve and Lachlan and her friends and I loved her familiar Ralf the trash panda. (Idk maybe one day I'll read the other Shadow Guild series 🤷🏻♀️)👀
That's it!? After five books that's what I'm left with..idk maybe it's because I didn't read the other Shadow Guild series (which I don't plan to after reading this series) Idk but I just expected more...! All five books I feel could have been condensed into two maybe three books because this one was basically just like the first, second, third and fourth book!! Each book they just gave you a little bit more..a little bit more of her friends at the Shadow Guild and more of Eve Lachlan..but not much more..I didn't really feel a good connection with them or him.. AFTER FIVE BOOKS..! Her friends just shows up in snip it parts when needed..and Eve and Lachlan have this push and pull relationship throughout the whole series that gets tiresome!! After all that though It's not that bad of a read. It has a little bit of mystery and action. It's one thing after another, never a dull moment. I liked that it had other supernaturals like shifters, witches, demons, gods etc..I did liked Eve and Lachlan and her friends and I loved her familiar Ralf the trash panda. (Idk maybe one day I'll read the other Shadow Guild series 🤷🏻♀️)👀
May 2, 2024
Our duo is at it again, trying to kill the Maker. Except this time, the only one cursed, is Eve. She fights against the curse while trying to follow clues to figure out how to ascend. Between visions, dreams, returned memories and her usual grit she and Lochlan work to take out the Maker and fight against their attraction to one another. There is some spice in this book also. However, it is once again mostly them running around fighting demons and the Maker on their journey, again Hades, WHY can't you control your demons. For the love of all the is chocolate, get it together man. There are some stupid moments, you know where Lachlan or Eve do something stupid but mostly Lachlan taking care of Eve, Eve listening and trying to battle the curse that keeps making her want to rip his throat out. Honestly if you made it this far, you need to finish and see how Eve dies and things end (not a spoiler as it was prophecide in basically every book). We knew it was coming.
June 8, 2021
Rating doesn’t reflect the superb quality of the book
Please don’t put words in my mouth, so to speak. The book is excellent but because she tweaked quite a few of my pet peeves of the genre, I couldn’t give the usual five stars. The characters were amazing and the series stays true to course, but to use an offhand analogy “stick to the flight plan” . If you the reader are the slightest bit OCD and changes of clan, labels and person tense aggravate you, here is your warning. You will get a mild to moderate dose of aggravation. Shifters change when they want to they aren’t “were” anything. “Were” refers to folk stories, myths, anything cursed, etc. once you label a shifter you really shouldn’t go changing it back and forth. My pet peeve and my rating of an otherwise excellent book.
Please don’t put words in my mouth, so to speak. The book is excellent but because she tweaked quite a few of my pet peeves of the genre, I couldn’t give the usual five stars. The characters were amazing and the series stays true to course, but to use an offhand analogy “stick to the flight plan” . If you the reader are the slightest bit OCD and changes of clan, labels and person tense aggravate you, here is your warning. You will get a mild to moderate dose of aggravation. Shifters change when they want to they aren’t “were” anything. “Were” refers to folk stories, myths, anything cursed, etc. once you label a shifter you really shouldn’t go changing it back and forth. My pet peeve and my rating of an otherwise excellent book.
June 14, 2021
I'm so in love with this series, I'm very happy and angry at the same time. Happy because of the end, and angry because is the end.
I'll try not to spoil, but what a journey. The growth of Eve & Lachlan was so enormous and I'm very proud of them.
AND THAT TWIST. OMG, I SHED A TEAR. MANY, ACTUALLY. I fell in love even more with Lachlan.
And for some reason, I thought that, with everything settled, the end would disappoint me. But god no, it didn't. The epilogue was so heartwarming, and I'm really sad is the end.
I'll try not to spoil, but what a journey. The growth of Eve & Lachlan was so enormous and I'm very proud of them.
AND THAT TWIST. OMG, I SHED A TEAR. MANY, ACTUALLY. I fell in love even more with Lachlan.
And for some reason, I thought that, with everything settled, the end would disappoint me. But god no, it didn't. The epilogue was so heartwarming, and I'm really sad is the end.
June 8, 2021
Wonderful end to a TOTALLY AWESOME series!!!Eve's entire series was STUNNING!! As more details of her life were revealed in each book it got better and more awesome!! SO far her series is my favorite of all the Guild City books. I feel AWFUL about that!! Feels like picking a favorite child! Wolf Queen with all of it's incredible scenery, history, mystery, CHEMISTRY (WOWOWOW!! LOTS OF CHEMISTRY!!) Potions making!! LOVE that! Ralph!!! a trash panda with an attitude and a heart of chocolate and loads of loyalty. I hate that the series had to end but it was an awesome, incredible end for the series and Lachlan and Eve. I've read this book twice already! and have many more rereads planned for the future. I'm gonna BINGE the entire series.
June 9, 2021
There is always a loop hole.
Lots of locations visited and clues put together. I have no idea how Linsey figures all this stuff out. There is a sad part and I almost cried. I pray I don't have nightmares because I'm claustrophobic. The details of that scene were pretty traumatic. That would be my worst nightmare! I never would have guessed that Lachlan was reincarnated. He never had flashbacks or dreams about his previous life. I absolutely love Ralph the most in this book. His loyalty and devotion to Eve. He barely left her side. I was so glad he could help keep her sane. It will be interesting to hear about her dire wolves in the coming spinoffs. I know Linsey will add them somewhere! Perfect HEA ending!
Lots of locations visited and clues put together. I have no idea how Linsey figures all this stuff out. There is a sad part and I almost cried. I pray I don't have nightmares because I'm claustrophobic. The details of that scene were pretty traumatic. That would be my worst nightmare! I never would have guessed that Lachlan was reincarnated. He never had flashbacks or dreams about his previous life. I absolutely love Ralph the most in this book. His loyalty and devotion to Eve. He barely left her side. I was so glad he could help keep her sane. It will be interesting to hear about her dire wolves in the coming spinoffs. I know Linsey will add them somewhere! Perfect HEA ending!
June 29, 2021
I wish the system would let me give this book 3.5 stars. I love the Guild City world and characters. I loved Carrow and Seraphias stories. I liked this book and series, but not quite as much because (in my opinion) it just drug on too long. I think what bothered me most was that it dwelled so much on the tension between the two main characters, Eve and Lachlan. The 'we want to love each other but can't due to our respective curses, so we're miserable' theme came up over and over and over. After 5 books, it just got old. Other than that, the story (and series) is well written and only has a few editing problems. If you are a fan of Linsey Hall, I'd still recommend this book and the series. I still enjoy the Guild City world and will go on to the series about the next character.
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