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267 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 27, 2023
Overall Series Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Comfort: 💗💗.5
I’m giving the I.S.S. series (Arabella’s story, books 1 to 4) a solid 5 stars. This saga was genuinely such an enjoyable ride, and I really liked the overall plot. I flew through these books.
The series follows Arabella, a powerful FMC who ends up bonded to eight mates 😮💨✨ each with distinct personalities, abilities, and archetypes that actually feel different from one another. I really appreciated how the author didn’t blur them together. Every mate brings something unique to the group dynamic, and their individual connections with Arabella feel super intentional and meaningful. Which I always notice and always appreciate.
One of the strongest aspects of this series is the concept of nightmares as an actual species 🖤 That alone hooked me. It adds a dark, creative edge to the worldbuilding without tipping into unnecessary angst (thankfully). The overarching plot is well-paced, and each book ends with a cliffhanger that makes it almost impossible not to keep reading 👀📖 “Just one more chapter” *proceeds to stay awake til 3 am* kind of situation 🤭
The tone sits in the perfect spot:
• Not heavy angst
• Not pure fluff either
Just grounded characters who explore their relationship, exchange top-tier banter, and casually save the world.
There’s no harem drama, no betrayal arcs, and no “other woman” nonsense. Instead, the MMCs are fully obsessed with Arabella in the best way possible. They’re fiercely loyal, protective, and refreshingly communicative. Their relationship is surprisingly wholesome considering the darker elements 🫶🏻 I was smiling more than I expected, not gonna lie.
🔮 Tropes You’ll Find
• Chosen one vibes
• Possessive / devoted mates
• Found family
• Touch-her-and-die energy
• Different powers & supernatural abilities
• Fated mates
• HEA
(If any of those tropes are your weakness… yeah, same 😌)
🖤 Final Thoughts
Overall, this was a really enjoyable read 💕📚 especially if you love low-drama harems, devoted MMCs, and creative paranormal concepts. I’d absolutely recommend it ✨ and yes, I would read more in this world without hesitation.