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Artemis University #16
Promising Changes
My name is Tamsin Vale and… Things are getting better. They’re not all better. That’s not possible in the weeks since I made the deal with all fairies. A little better.
I have hope we might not completely self-destruct, so that’s better than where we were over the summer at least. And I think fairies are starting to see me as a person more. What I was willing to do for them gave them a smack upside the head and brought them out of their own fears.
Somewhat. It’s definitely going to be a long road to make progress, but that’s expected. I want it all done yesterday and everything better but even if that was possible in a world of magic, the changes would simply crumble later. It took fairies—and supes—years and years to dig themselves into this hole, and it will take a long time to get out of it.
Or so I keep reminding myself.
It’s also time to come clean about something else in my life, and I’m willing to put too much on the line for love… I simply hope it works out better than it has in the past.
Artemis University is an ongoing, hot burning reverse harem, university-age paranormal academy series with darker elements, strong language, violence, and a heroine who follows her own moral compass of what is right… And who she ends up giving her heart to.
I have hope we might not completely self-destruct, so that’s better than where we were over the summer at least. And I think fairies are starting to see me as a person more. What I was willing to do for them gave them a smack upside the head and brought them out of their own fears.
Somewhat. It’s definitely going to be a long road to make progress, but that’s expected. I want it all done yesterday and everything better but even if that was possible in a world of magic, the changes would simply crumble later. It took fairies—and supes—years and years to dig themselves into this hole, and it will take a long time to get out of it.
Or so I keep reminding myself.
It’s also time to come clean about something else in my life, and I’m willing to put too much on the line for love… I simply hope it works out better than it has in the past.
Artemis University is an ongoing, hot burning reverse harem, university-age paranormal academy series with darker elements, strong language, violence, and a heroine who follows her own moral compass of what is right… And who she ends up giving her heart to.
299 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 10, 2022
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About the author
Erin R. Flynn
102 books794 followers also writes under Joyee Flynn and Flynn Eire.
Erin is a born Chicagoan who decided to state hop a bit, given she works from home. She currently resides in Georgia with her pup, Lord Vader Flynn. With an eclectic and addictive personality, there isn’t much that doesn’t interest her or she won’t pour herself into if it catches her fancy. She has always been interested in the darker aspects of life and mythologies—especially vampires, shifters, the occult, and anything paranormal.
To date, she has published more paranormal books than she can keep up with the characters for, in different genres with dedicated readers who await each release to her numerous series under any of the three Flynn names she writes.
Erin is a born Chicagoan who decided to state hop a bit, given she works from home. She currently resides in Georgia with her pup, Lord Vader Flynn. With an eclectic and addictive personality, there isn’t much that doesn’t interest her or she won’t pour herself into if it catches her fancy. She has always been interested in the darker aspects of life and mythologies—especially vampires, shifters, the occult, and anything paranormal.
To date, she has published more paranormal books than she can keep up with the characters for, in different genres with dedicated readers who await each release to her numerous series under any of the three Flynn names she writes.
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June 12, 2022
when is this series coming to an end ?
I absolutely loved the series in the beginning. It was different from all the college reverse harem and the fmc was an actual badass and it didn’t feel forced however the books have become way to repetitive and angsty
there’s no real storyline outside of her relationships and nothing is really making sense.
Everytime we’re made to love a relationship they start neglecting her and then she can’t forgive them.
IF THE AUTHOR BREAKS HER AND DARBY UP I WILL REVOLT
I nearly dnf’d 5 times but I tried to have faith but now I think I’m gonna have to put this book series to rest because this one was terrible.
We need positivity and a cut back on all the trauma..ikn it’s part of her backstory but it’s becoming an annoyance and not a source for us to sympathise with her anymore.
I absolutely loved the series in the beginning. It was different from all the college reverse harem and the fmc was an actual badass and it didn’t feel forced however the books have become way to repetitive and angsty
there’s no real storyline outside of her relationships and nothing is really making sense.
Everytime we’re made to love a relationship they start neglecting her and then she can’t forgive them.
IF THE AUTHOR BREAKS HER AND DARBY UP I WILL REVOLT
I nearly dnf’d 5 times but I tried to have faith but now I think I’m gonna have to put this book series to rest because this one was terrible.
We need positivity and a cut back on all the trauma..ikn it’s part of her backstory but it’s becoming an annoyance and not a source for us to sympathise with her anymore.
June 11, 2022
I was frustrated with book 15. I'm disgusted at book 16. Too much repetition. Too much trauma.
If I could speak directly to the author I would ask that more positivity, more creativity, more resolution be given to this poor character, Tamsin, who started out being so awesome.
We readers love fiction as an escape from real life. It is soul-sucking for this series to continue in this way. This needs to make a quick turn around or more readers will be lost.
If I could speak directly to the author I would ask that more positivity, more creativity, more resolution be given to this poor character, Tamsin, who started out being so awesome.
We readers love fiction as an escape from real life. It is soul-sucking for this series to continue in this way. This needs to make a quick turn around or more readers will be lost.
March 2, 2024
OMG
I can’t even process what I’ve just finished reading, not even enough to give it a star rating at this time (I've gone ahead & given it 3 stars since originally posting this & have re-read several times hoping it would make a difference somehow). I’ve never felt so much like giving up on a series (that I’ve gotten so far into), as I do right now.
I thought this series was supposed to be a paranormal reverse harem romance? I feel only hate for all the men in the RH after finishing this, as well as a few others in her life that are supposed to be trusted friends/allies/helpers. If I had the “power” that Tamsin has, I’d be killing off people right & left with loss of control from the continuous ongoing emotional abuse/whiplash this poor character goes thru from everyone around her, including & especially her “mates”.
At my age (60), life is way too short & my time is too important to force myself to read a book I'm not enjoying, especially when there are so many other books out there waiting to be read.
I can’t even process what I’ve just finished reading, not even enough to give it a star rating at this time (I've gone ahead & given it 3 stars since originally posting this & have re-read several times hoping it would make a difference somehow). I’ve never felt so much like giving up on a series (that I’ve gotten so far into), as I do right now.
I thought this series was supposed to be a paranormal reverse harem romance? I feel only hate for all the men in the RH after finishing this, as well as a few others in her life that are supposed to be trusted friends/allies/helpers. If I had the “power” that Tamsin has, I’d be killing off people right & left with loss of control from the continuous ongoing emotional abuse/whiplash this poor character goes thru from everyone around her, including & especially her “mates”.
At my age (60), life is way too short & my time is too important to force myself to read a book I'm not enjoying, especially when there are so many other books out there waiting to be read.
June 11, 2022
I don't even know why I'm still reading this anymore
June 10, 2022
Why can I not give it less than 1 star?!
****** SPOILERS*******
Seriously Hudson is now worse than Lucca and Darby doesn't deserve her anymore either. This will be the last book in this series I'll be able to read. Tamsin should have at least one loyal mate. This author has absolutely ruined this entire series.
****** SPOILERS*******
Seriously Hudson is now worse than Lucca and Darby doesn't deserve her anymore either. This will be the last book in this series I'll be able to read. Tamsin should have at least one loyal mate. This author has absolutely ruined this entire series.
June 10, 2022
Disappointing
I loved this series in the beginning but the further we move along it it the more repetitive it becomes. It also seems to not be progressing. I hope the next book actually resolves some of the issues rather than repeating them. It just seems like the heroine is supposed to be the leader of a world but cannot stop making the same mistakes. Maybe the next book will be better.
I loved this series in the beginning but the further we move along it it the more repetitive it becomes. It also seems to not be progressing. I hope the next book actually resolves some of the issues rather than repeating them. It just seems like the heroine is supposed to be the leader of a world but cannot stop making the same mistakes. Maybe the next book will be better.
June 18, 2022
My heart is broken😭😭💔
OMG😱 What happened in this book is definitely terrible😫😫 When you thought some part of Tamsin life had settled, everything broke again, and let me tell you that this is bad, very bad.
I don't know how Tamsin woulf forget Hudson and how their relationship will survive this! And how Lageos wouldn't murder him??? Because he just rape her!!!!🤮😭
And what about the end of the book??? Disgusting! What's happening to these guys? Yes, "these" because how Darby could be involved in this is beyond me🤦🏻♀️😰 And now the "bad" mates became the sweet ones???!!! WTF!!!!!!
And what are those weird vivid dreams???
Too much here for my faint heart and poor brain🤯🤯🤯 I'm very concerned for the follow up and hope the next book will be released quickly because I'm so sad and anxious😭 (even if everything wouldn't be resolved because it's such a mess). Excruciating!
OMG😱 What happened in this book is definitely terrible😫😫 When you thought some part of Tamsin life had settled, everything broke again, and let me tell you that this is bad, very bad.
I don't know how Tamsin woulf forget Hudson and how their relationship will survive this! And how Lageos wouldn't murder him??? Because he just rape her!!!!🤮😭
And what about the end of the book??? Disgusting! What's happening to these guys? Yes, "these" because how Darby could be involved in this is beyond me🤦🏻♀️😰 And now the "bad" mates became the sweet ones???!!! WTF!!!!!!
And what are those weird vivid dreams???
Too much here for my faint heart and poor brain🤯🤯🤯 I'm very concerned for the follow up and hope the next book will be released quickly because I'm so sad and anxious😭 (even if everything wouldn't be resolved because it's such a mess). Excruciating!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 1, 2023
Things are getting reiterative. Magic is growing. Relationships keep shattering, because of the same old faults.
I'll give the next book a try. Hope things will become better again.
I'll give the next book a try. Hope things will become better again.
January 27, 2023
The relationship and political drama was exhausting and rather repetitive at this point. Even her relationship with Hudson had degraded into crap, and I think he ranks as low as Julian now considering what he did to the FMC Tamsin in this book.
Tamsin didn't solve any of her currently ongoing problems in all aspects of her life, and all the sub-plots were just dragging along. While I think others were mistreating Tamsin and her powers and it wasn't all on her, I think she needed to do a better job of standing up for herself and say enough is enough rather than staying quiet because of X or Y. I would have expected that her breakdown with running away incommunicado a few books ago would have pulled everyone's heads out of their asses, but I guess not.
I'm still invested in Tamsin in the long haul in hopes of an HEA, but the past few books have been quite the depressing fillers. I wouldn't even consider them romance tbh, since the cute stuff had been drowned out by all the shit Tamsin had to deal with.
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Ratings - abandoned series:
#1 Upended Life: ★★★★☆
#2 Drowning Studies: ★★★★☆
#3 Surviving Plagues: ★★★★☆
#4 Weakened Mountains: ★★★★☆
#5 Thwarting Cheaters: ★★★★☆
#6 Compounding Traumas: ★★★★☆
#7 Dodging Calamities: ★★★★☆
#8 Reaching Answers: ★★★★☆
#9 Managing Expectations: ★★★★☆
#10 Erupting Shadows: ★★★★☆
#11 Multiplying Storms: ★★★★☆
#12 Unregulated Upheaval: ★★★★☆
#13 Absorbing Inevitability: ★★★★☆
#14 Necessary Respite: ★★★★☆
#15 Adjusting Course: ★★★☆☆
#16 Promising Changes (this book): ★★★☆☆
#17 Healthy Progress: ★★★☆☆
#18 Lingering Threats: ★★☆☆☆
Tamsin didn't solve any of her currently ongoing problems in all aspects of her life, and all the sub-plots were just dragging along. While I think others were mistreating Tamsin and her powers and it wasn't all on her, I think she needed to do a better job of standing up for herself and say enough is enough rather than staying quiet because of X or Y. I would have expected that her breakdown with running away incommunicado a few books ago would have pulled everyone's heads out of their asses, but I guess not.
I'm still invested in Tamsin in the long haul in hopes of an HEA, but the past few books have been quite the depressing fillers. I wouldn't even consider them romance tbh, since the cute stuff had been drowned out by all the shit Tamsin had to deal with.
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Ratings - abandoned series:
#1 Upended Life: ★★★★☆
#2 Drowning Studies: ★★★★☆
#3 Surviving Plagues: ★★★★☆
#4 Weakened Mountains: ★★★★☆
#5 Thwarting Cheaters: ★★★★☆
#6 Compounding Traumas: ★★★★☆
#7 Dodging Calamities: ★★★★☆
#8 Reaching Answers: ★★★★☆
#9 Managing Expectations: ★★★★☆
#10 Erupting Shadows: ★★★★☆
#11 Multiplying Storms: ★★★★☆
#12 Unregulated Upheaval: ★★★★☆
#13 Absorbing Inevitability: ★★★★☆
#14 Necessary Respite: ★★★★☆
#15 Adjusting Course: ★★★☆☆
#16 Promising Changes (this book): ★★★☆☆
#17 Healthy Progress: ★★★☆☆
#18 Lingering Threats: ★★☆☆☆
June 17, 2022
Edit: Forgot to mention there is dubcon (dubious consent) in this so just wanted to offer a TW as there is none for this book.
There is a scene where the FMC is engaging in sexual activity with one of her mates but she is not into it and she did not expressly say yes to engage in this sexual activity. Which was also why I rated this book super low (and I love this series), it's getting a bit out of hand.
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I'm so disappointed that Julian is back in the picture and Lucca. The two people who both mentally and emotionally abused Tamsin. I feel like this book is saying its okay to continue in toxic relationships with people who emotionally abuse you and more than once in Julian's case. And now the author has Hudson doing the same! When will Tamsin get a break, she needs to get rid of them all except for Darby, he's the only one who deserves her. I used to be able to overlook the sort of disturbing messages of relationships this series promotes because I thought we were cutting loose these toxic relationships only for them to be brought back in this book. Hence why I am super disappointed this go around.
There is a scene where the FMC is engaging in sexual activity with one of her mates but she is not into it and she did not expressly say yes to engage in this sexual activity. Which was also why I rated this book super low (and I love this series), it's getting a bit out of hand.
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I'm so disappointed that Julian is back in the picture and Lucca. The two people who both mentally and emotionally abused Tamsin. I feel like this book is saying its okay to continue in toxic relationships with people who emotionally abuse you and more than once in Julian's case. And now the author has Hudson doing the same! When will Tamsin get a break, she needs to get rid of them all except for Darby, he's the only one who deserves her. I used to be able to overlook the sort of disturbing messages of relationships this series promotes because I thought we were cutting loose these toxic relationships only for them to be brought back in this book. Hence why I am super disappointed this go around.
June 11, 2022
No tw
Spoiler. Don't read if you don't want that. I am super sensitive to a partner raping you. I will not read it, and I will not watch it, I cannot deal with it. And Hudson flipping did it. I am done. 9 am done with Hudson, I am done with Julian, and honestly, if Mr prince of darkness could keep the arc he had before book 15 forgot who he is, I would be okay him. But since he apparently had a lobotomy and total personality change in 1 book, I am done with him as well. Nothing has moved forward, it is all drama, and Darby is still the only deserving one. Yes Darby was an idiot for going along with the bit at the end. To be fair, Hudson pushed it, other faeries confirmed it is common and done, and while he didn't think he could do it, he would do it since it seemed like something to help his mate.
Anyway, no trigger warning means this book physically and mentally hurt me. I wanted to vomit. This author clearly has no concern for her readers or their well-being. If a TW had been included, I would have skipped the book. No matter where in the series. Maybe Hudson is based on the author?
Spoiler. Don't read if you don't want that. I am super sensitive to a partner raping you. I will not read it, and I will not watch it, I cannot deal with it. And Hudson flipping did it. I am done. 9 am done with Hudson, I am done with Julian, and honestly, if Mr prince of darkness could keep the arc he had before book 15 forgot who he is, I would be okay him. But since he apparently had a lobotomy and total personality change in 1 book, I am done with him as well. Nothing has moved forward, it is all drama, and Darby is still the only deserving one. Yes Darby was an idiot for going along with the bit at the end. To be fair, Hudson pushed it, other faeries confirmed it is common and done, and while he didn't think he could do it, he would do it since it seemed like something to help his mate.
Anyway, no trigger warning means this book physically and mentally hurt me. I wanted to vomit. This author clearly has no concern for her readers or their well-being. If a TW had been included, I would have skipped the book. No matter where in the series. Maybe Hudson is based on the author?
June 18, 2022
Cliffhanger ending
Trigger warning: severe depression & dissociative behavior
Spoilers below
I’m okay with the female main character forgiving the bear because I don’t think the bear deserved to be treated poorly I believe his father was the instigator & the reason for much of the trouble. I’m also OK with her forgiving the fairy because cultural differences. I can’t see how a path forward is possible between her & the professor. Just no. The professor fucked up twice same behavior as well. He’s a hard pass.
Trigger warning: severe depression & dissociative behavior
Spoilers below
I’m okay with the female main character forgiving the bear because I don’t think the bear deserved to be treated poorly I believe his father was the instigator & the reason for much of the trouble. I’m also OK with her forgiving the fairy because cultural differences. I can’t see how a path forward is possible between her & the professor. Just no. The professor fucked up twice same behavior as well. He’s a hard pass.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 14, 2022
drama
Okay so we see Tamsin trying to deal with Hudson this time. I am so over the one of her mates mistreating her just to add more drama to a drama filled story. I want to find out what is going on with her powers and how she is growing with the mantle of responsibility she has but her relationship drama gets in the way. She is so whiny in the book and it is all about her feelings and all about how everyone doesn’t cater to her and she does all the work. As a reader I don’t see that at all. I’m so disappointed in this story. I hope I will see a change in the upcoming book but my guess probably not.
Okay so we see Tamsin trying to deal with Hudson this time. I am so over the one of her mates mistreating her just to add more drama to a drama filled story. I want to find out what is going on with her powers and how she is growing with the mantle of responsibility she has but her relationship drama gets in the way. She is so whiny in the book and it is all about her feelings and all about how everyone doesn’t cater to her and she does all the work. As a reader I don’t see that at all. I’m so disappointed in this story. I hope I will see a change in the upcoming book but my guess probably not.
June 10, 2022
Awesome !
As always , I love everything this author puts out . I read everything on KU , then buy what I can afford and/or love ! The stories are so exciting and entertaining . I can't get enough ! Very good !
As always , I love everything this author puts out . I read everything on KU , then buy what I can afford and/or love ! The stories are so exciting and entertaining . I can't get enough ! Very good !
June 17, 2022
Holy moly, another rollercoaster ride. I'm f*cking heartbroken about the turn Hudson is making. I'm also confused why her relationships are so poisoned lately. What is causing this? I can't handle the personality changes those boys are displaying...
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 27, 2025
Please note the following review encompasses books 13 through 19 of the SERIES. As each book depends on the prior books, I am not reviewing each individually to cut down on repetition. Following this review, I will be reviewing the final six books of the series with one final review of the series as a whole.
As always, I will endeavor to minimize spoilers, but please read at your own risk.
If you've read my earlier reviews, you know that I have been raving about this series since I picked up Upended Life. I have honestly been quite surprised by how much I have enjoyed what I've read so far, and the emotional investment has been staggering. So it is with a heavy heart that I say I have found some issues in this set of books that have slightly turned me off.
I do not enjoy game playing in relationships, real or fictional. I do not enjoy recurring relationship problems. Unfortunately, that is a reality of this fictional world. Don't get me wrong, it's all very well written and handled rather admirably by the individual characters, but I personally find it tiresome. I am VERY pleased to be able to note that these situations have, for the most part, been resolved.
I do appreciate that the characters do not always, or even frequently, choose the easy path, and one bonus to a 26 book series is that as a reader, I am able to watch the character development. Even though it is written from a single PoV, I feel invested in more of the characters than I am probably meant to. I relish being able to dig deep into their psyches and trying to guess what comes next.
As I start Layering Resentment, I am more than a little sad to realize that I'm starting that final stretch towards the conclusion. I have only taken about half an hour since I finished book 19, and I am already jonesing for my next fix. Artemis University may have ruined me, but in the best possible manner.
However, before I dive into the next book, I do want to add a content warning of sorts because mental health matters. Contained in the story so far, you will find racism, classism, prejudice and past trauma (physically, emotionally, and smexually.) There are also forced abductions, bullying outside of the harem, references to ongoing trafficking, violence, attempted forced mating and SA, intimate partner abuse, family disconnect and related trauma from both sides, and discussion of forced breeding. Characters have ongoing mental health issues, including anxiety, panic attacks, depression, fear of abandonment, grief & loss, self-worth issues, and suicidal ideation. Please know your limits and read responsibly.
As always, I will endeavor to minimize spoilers, but please read at your own risk.
If you've read my earlier reviews, you know that I have been raving about this series since I picked up Upended Life. I have honestly been quite surprised by how much I have enjoyed what I've read so far, and the emotional investment has been staggering. So it is with a heavy heart that I say I have found some issues in this set of books that have slightly turned me off.
I do not enjoy game playing in relationships, real or fictional. I do not enjoy recurring relationship problems. Unfortunately, that is a reality of this fictional world. Don't get me wrong, it's all very well written and handled rather admirably by the individual characters, but I personally find it tiresome. I am VERY pleased to be able to note that these situations have, for the most part, been resolved.
I do appreciate that the characters do not always, or even frequently, choose the easy path, and one bonus to a 26 book series is that as a reader, I am able to watch the character development. Even though it is written from a single PoV, I feel invested in more of the characters than I am probably meant to. I relish being able to dig deep into their psyches and trying to guess what comes next.
As I start Layering Resentment, I am more than a little sad to realize that I'm starting that final stretch towards the conclusion. I have only taken about half an hour since I finished book 19, and I am already jonesing for my next fix. Artemis University may have ruined me, but in the best possible manner.
However, before I dive into the next book, I do want to add a content warning of sorts because mental health matters. Contained in the story so far, you will find racism, classism, prejudice and past trauma (physically, emotionally, and smexually.) There are also forced abductions, bullying outside of the harem, references to ongoing trafficking, violence, attempted forced mating and SA, intimate partner abuse, family disconnect and related trauma from both sides, and discussion of forced breeding. Characters have ongoing mental health issues, including anxiety, panic attacks, depression, fear of abandonment, grief & loss, self-worth issues, and suicidal ideation. Please know your limits and read responsibly.
June 14, 2022
Oh my gods! That was incredible 👏
I want to know what is going on in this book!?!
This book has so many moving parts and I loved a refresher on some of her relationships.
I like that things seem to be getting a little better. Her relationships maybe not, but alot of other is.
I really liked Daylor but he is coming across a little pushy and creepy in this book.
I'm hoping that the dragon mate Hudson is under some kind of magical influence, because if not, his actions are unforgivable. But he's not acting like himself at all.
Still a hard pass on craftsman. Nope 🙅♀️
Darby is still awesome. I really hope that relationship stays solid. 🙏
Lucca is a good friend. Leave it that way, hopefully.
I like Neldor, and Lucas. Both have potential. (I also like the cop but I get he has two grown daughters and age gap might be weird.)
I still adore Tamsin buuuut, I am frustrated that she didn't ask someone about these weird lucid dreams/ other people's subconscious desires. She said she had no one to ask but what about Katrina, or professor White?
Yes, talk to Darby. Or her dad. Even if it's awkward. If you think you might be losing your damn mind, I would think, you would push through the awkward sex talk with your father, so he could help. Obviously, it was some scary nightmares too that were physically effecting her. Hell, talk to izzy! Someone! It could be some kind of magic that's bothering her. Anyway, that's my frustration with Tams.
Just wow. I also loved getting to see some more of izzy and her friendship with Tamsin. Seeing them cut up and play.
I loved the book. And as always, I am (mostly) patiently awaiting the next.
Thank you Ms. FLYNN!
I want to know what is going on in this book!?!
This book has so many moving parts and I loved a refresher on some of her relationships.
I like that things seem to be getting a little better. Her relationships maybe not, but alot of other is.
I really liked Daylor but he is coming across a little pushy and creepy in this book.
I'm hoping that the dragon mate Hudson is under some kind of magical influence, because if not, his actions are unforgivable. But he's not acting like himself at all.
Still a hard pass on craftsman. Nope 🙅♀️
Darby is still awesome. I really hope that relationship stays solid. 🙏
Lucca is a good friend. Leave it that way, hopefully.
I like Neldor, and Lucas. Both have potential. (I also like the cop but I get he has two grown daughters and age gap might be weird.)
I still adore Tamsin buuuut, I am frustrated that she didn't ask someone about these weird lucid dreams/ other people's subconscious desires. She said she had no one to ask but what about Katrina, or professor White?
Yes, talk to Darby. Or her dad. Even if it's awkward. If you think you might be losing your damn mind, I would think, you would push through the awkward sex talk with your father, so he could help. Obviously, it was some scary nightmares too that were physically effecting her. Hell, talk to izzy! Someone! It could be some kind of magic that's bothering her. Anyway, that's my frustration with Tams.
Just wow. I also loved getting to see some more of izzy and her friendship with Tamsin. Seeing them cut up and play.
I loved the book. And as always, I am (mostly) patiently awaiting the next.
Thank you Ms. FLYNN!
June 12, 2022
Hmm
I had a hard time with rating this one. I absolutely love Tams or else I wouldn't still be here so many books in, on the other hand I feel like some aspects are getting a bit repetitive.
*could possibly be spoilers*
Okay so it's not a spoiler that some things repeat over the series. It's understandable because it has to be beat in in some aspects but I'm not loving it in others now. A Certain someone suddenly acting hella out of character? Even if redemption happens later, right now it just doesn't make sense and does not fit said character AT ALL. I feel like it was an unnecessary addition but trusting it will make sense later. I'm on the fence about how I feel about her giving him the benefit of the doubt. I sort of understand why but also it's frustrating. And the not talking to others about THE THING happening.. really?! I know Tams goes through a ton all the time but my brain is struggling to remember everything thats happened to her in this series (hell in the previous book alot of the time) because there's just so much! I considered giving 3 stars after all this BUT that end interview pushed it up for me. I LOVED that for them! I feel communication lacks between her and the guys alot and yeah it's generally not her fault a good bit of the time but to see him own up and her hearing it was *chefs kiss*. Still on the fence with Doc even with that ending and Neldor is still Neldor to me lol. Also the *little* big surprise? It felt unnecessary since there was so little about it after the fact which was frustrating.
I had a hard time with rating this one. I absolutely love Tams or else I wouldn't still be here so many books in, on the other hand I feel like some aspects are getting a bit repetitive.
*could possibly be spoilers*
Okay so it's not a spoiler that some things repeat over the series. It's understandable because it has to be beat in in some aspects but I'm not loving it in others now. A Certain someone suddenly acting hella out of character? Even if redemption happens later, right now it just doesn't make sense and does not fit said character AT ALL. I feel like it was an unnecessary addition but trusting it will make sense later. I'm on the fence about how I feel about her giving him the benefit of the doubt. I sort of understand why but also it's frustrating. And the not talking to others about THE THING happening.. really?! I know Tams goes through a ton all the time but my brain is struggling to remember everything thats happened to her in this series (hell in the previous book alot of the time) because there's just so much! I considered giving 3 stars after all this BUT that end interview pushed it up for me. I LOVED that for them! I feel communication lacks between her and the guys alot and yeah it's generally not her fault a good bit of the time but to see him own up and her hearing it was *chefs kiss*. Still on the fence with Doc even with that ending and Neldor is still Neldor to me lol. Also the *little* big surprise? It felt unnecessary since there was so little about it after the fact which was frustrating.
August 8, 2022
It’s not typical for me to write a review, especially a poorly rated one, however, I felt the need. I LOVED this series, but the past few books feel like they have been on a wash and repeat cycle. There seems to be no growth or forward movement for the characters or story.
To sum up the last few books… Tasmin too magically and nobody is helping her learn. Everyone is out to get her and misreads everything she does. Her relationships are such a back and forth, everything is wonderful to everything is crap, it’s like she should just dump everyone and start over with a new set.
Again, I loved this series and the world-building until recent releases. I don’t see where the story can go from here or if there’s an end in sight. I know there are still a lot of fairies to wake up and the year agreement ahead of their loyalty to try to make things work, but at some point, we need to see some kind of growth and not feel like we are sitting in the mud. Maybe it’s because each book only takes time for a small period? Maybe we need to jump ahead a few months and get somewhere with everything? Or maybe I’m alone in feeling like this has taken a serious downward spiral from how strong it started?
It has been a while since I’ve given up a series that I’m this far in with, but I don’t know if I’ll be reading the next release. I love Erin’s writing style and imagination with magical worlds, but I’m starting to worry about other series of hers that I’m also reading becoming like this merry-go-round with no exit.
To sum up the last few books… Tasmin too magically and nobody is helping her learn. Everyone is out to get her and misreads everything she does. Her relationships are such a back and forth, everything is wonderful to everything is crap, it’s like she should just dump everyone and start over with a new set.
Again, I loved this series and the world-building until recent releases. I don’t see where the story can go from here or if there’s an end in sight. I know there are still a lot of fairies to wake up and the year agreement ahead of their loyalty to try to make things work, but at some point, we need to see some kind of growth and not feel like we are sitting in the mud. Maybe it’s because each book only takes time for a small period? Maybe we need to jump ahead a few months and get somewhere with everything? Or maybe I’m alone in feeling like this has taken a serious downward spiral from how strong it started?
It has been a while since I’ve given up a series that I’m this far in with, but I don’t know if I’ll be reading the next release. I love Erin’s writing style and imagination with magical worlds, but I’m starting to worry about other series of hers that I’m also reading becoming like this merry-go-round with no exit.
June 22, 2022
thankfully much better than the last 3!
I know that might sound harsh, I’ve truly loved these books. Wanting more of them. I loved how Tams was a strong woman. She has been getting weak and whiny in the last 3 books. I felt not much has happened other than her saying the same thing over and over. I really didn’t want this to end up being a series that tried to stretch out to much with nothing much to say. There was a bit more happen in this book than the last 3. But why can’t her mates just be ok. Why did you have to turn her dragon into a dick. It doesn’t seem right and doesn’t really match how his been, it’s like him and craftsman have had a personality transplant. Please bring Hudson back. Also maybe re read your early books from this series, it seems like you’ve lost Tams way a bit. Remember who she is. We get she has a lot going on. But I feel that you have her fall out with someone, this book Hudson, you jump months without her talking to them, then carry on as if the last few months haven’t happened. Please don’t turn this into a series I have to dump because it’s stopped being good. I’ve really loved reading and want to know what happens. So I’m looking forward to book 17. Please continue to make us smile.
I know that might sound harsh, I’ve truly loved these books. Wanting more of them. I loved how Tams was a strong woman. She has been getting weak and whiny in the last 3 books. I felt not much has happened other than her saying the same thing over and over. I really didn’t want this to end up being a series that tried to stretch out to much with nothing much to say. There was a bit more happen in this book than the last 3. But why can’t her mates just be ok. Why did you have to turn her dragon into a dick. It doesn’t seem right and doesn’t really match how his been, it’s like him and craftsman have had a personality transplant. Please bring Hudson back. Also maybe re read your early books from this series, it seems like you’ve lost Tams way a bit. Remember who she is. We get she has a lot going on. But I feel that you have her fall out with someone, this book Hudson, you jump months without her talking to them, then carry on as if the last few months haven’t happened. Please don’t turn this into a series I have to dump because it’s stopped being good. I’ve really loved reading and want to know what happens. So I’m looking forward to book 17. Please continue to make us smile.
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June 12, 2022Wow
Okay, so this didn’t go exactly like I thought, but then that is one of the things I love about this series. Its gets boring being able to just “know” what is going to happen next. And there seemed to be enough hints of whats to come. I do hate that it ended on a cliffhanger, but understand this is Erin’s writing style at times. I do like that it isn’t the type of series where each book is a new mystery to be solved before the end, but man the wait for the next one sucks! :)
I liked that she finally got to meet the cotton candy creatures, but kinda sad it was such a small part of the book and wasn’t talked about again after that.
Not sure what new magic we are going to learn about in the next book, but whatever is blurring the bonds I hope it stomped out quickly and permanently! And I was happy to hear Luke is not a mate, while it was a nice little teaser, I think he would be a better older brother/uncle figure than lover. Although, I do hope he quits with the flirting!! lol
So thank you again Erin for a totally awesome book, keep the story going strong!!!!
Okay, so this didn’t go exactly like I thought, but then that is one of the things I love about this series. Its gets boring being able to just “know” what is going to happen next. And there seemed to be enough hints of whats to come. I do hate that it ended on a cliffhanger, but understand this is Erin’s writing style at times. I do like that it isn’t the type of series where each book is a new mystery to be solved before the end, but man the wait for the next one sucks! :)
I liked that she finally got to meet the cotton candy creatures, but kinda sad it was such a small part of the book and wasn’t talked about again after that.
Not sure what new magic we are going to learn about in the next book, but whatever is blurring the bonds I hope it stomped out quickly and permanently! And I was happy to hear Luke is not a mate, while it was a nice little teaser, I think he would be a better older brother/uncle figure than lover. Although, I do hope he quits with the flirting!! lol
So thank you again Erin for a totally awesome book, keep the story going strong!!!!
June 11, 2022
wow just wow.
Quick review to say wow. How many books are left? I feel like it needs 16 more to get us off the cliff the men in this story put us on every book.
While there are some changes and a bit of progress. We’re getting the same behavior from our cast. And honestly am predicting\hoping for a full break from the men on tams part.
I guess she did that before? But same mistakes and worse are being made.
I think I might pause again so I can read a few back to back because these books are not light reads. Which I really like, but unlike Tams, I can better balance my worlds. I want to see her happy and being cared for so badly.
I like the realism of this world. So many books fix world issues like it’s nothing, this book and the relationships seem much more realistic to me. I don’t have to pause my disbelief at all but I’d like some happy soon.
Also is it confirmed this is RH? I’d be okay if this actually turned into womens lit and she rides off on her own.
Quick review to say wow. How many books are left? I feel like it needs 16 more to get us off the cliff the men in this story put us on every book.
While there are some changes and a bit of progress. We’re getting the same behavior from our cast. And honestly am predicting\hoping for a full break from the men on tams part.
I guess she did that before? But same mistakes and worse are being made.
I think I might pause again so I can read a few back to back because these books are not light reads. Which I really like, but unlike Tams, I can better balance my worlds. I want to see her happy and being cared for so badly.
I like the realism of this world. So many books fix world issues like it’s nothing, this book and the relationships seem much more realistic to me. I don’t have to pause my disbelief at all but I’d like some happy soon.
Also is it confirmed this is RH? I’d be okay if this actually turned into womens lit and she rides off on her own.
June 14, 2022
Artemis university 16
4+stars! This book showed us so much. Lucca owning his mistakes and losing her, his git of a father. Luke who I was kinda hoping would be her mate saying he’d had one and lost her. Hudson getting away with being a jerk after Tamsin publicly announced they’re mates. I don’t understand why her gets away with so much and people hate on Craftsman just why? I was happy to hear him referred to as Julian multiple times by others. Julian really is trying hard. I so want them back together. Juan maybe under magical influence maybe he’s influenced Hudson too? Naylor I am on the fence because I like him but don’t care for how he was thinking of Tamsin in the last book. I hope that gets fixed. Naylor I am also on the fence about. I hope that her dreams ease by her taking him as a lover. Is she having visions?I can say that I enjoyed this book and looking forward to seeing what happens next.
4+stars! This book showed us so much. Lucca owning his mistakes and losing her, his git of a father. Luke who I was kinda hoping would be her mate saying he’d had one and lost her. Hudson getting away with being a jerk after Tamsin publicly announced they’re mates. I don’t understand why her gets away with so much and people hate on Craftsman just why? I was happy to hear him referred to as Julian multiple times by others. Julian really is trying hard. I so want them back together. Juan maybe under magical influence maybe he’s influenced Hudson too? Naylor I am on the fence because I like him but don’t care for how he was thinking of Tamsin in the last book. I hope that gets fixed. Naylor I am also on the fence about. I hope that her dreams ease by her taking him as a lover. Is she having visions?I can say that I enjoyed this book and looking forward to seeing what happens next.
July 6, 2022
mates issue
So I love these books and this story. BUT it seems that the same issue is happening for almost all her mates. I find that very unlikely, mostly because some people will be in a relationship where the other person can ignore them or distance themselves BUT most couples especially in the first couple years show attention and care about each other. One maybe two of the mates would act like that or be not what she needs but all four? That’s seems almost like the author is projecting her own relationship problems on all the mates of the main character. I have been in a abusive relationship in the past but from my experience most relationships after that one were caring and mistakes might be made but nothing to the extreme that is being portrayed in these books. It’s become a common theme that all her mates ignore her or abuse her. Again seems very unlikely especially if they see it’s happened with others.
So I love these books and this story. BUT it seems that the same issue is happening for almost all her mates. I find that very unlikely, mostly because some people will be in a relationship where the other person can ignore them or distance themselves BUT most couples especially in the first couple years show attention and care about each other. One maybe two of the mates would act like that or be not what she needs but all four? That’s seems almost like the author is projecting her own relationship problems on all the mates of the main character. I have been in a abusive relationship in the past but from my experience most relationships after that one were caring and mistakes might be made but nothing to the extreme that is being portrayed in these books. It’s become a common theme that all her mates ignore her or abuse her. Again seems very unlikely especially if they see it’s happened with others.
March 7, 2023
I have loved reading this series! So sad it’s not finished yet because I totally can’t wait for Tamsin’s full happily ever after. Most of the time when a series is longer than 4 or 5 books I lose interest because I feel like it’s too much of the same stuff dragging the series out. That feeling didn’t hit me at all until about book 10 and then it was short lived. I love Tamsin and the journey we get to take with her throughout this. Her growth and friendships, and her clarity in viewing the world around her make this story amazing.
I felt the intro to book 18 was really confusing. I had to go back and double check that I hadn’t skipped a book. There’s a bit of minor editing that would really make the reading so much better. Missing words and improper (or no) use of commas were the biggest culprits, but it was still worth reading.
As much as I loved it this book isn’t for everyone. There’s plenty of language, sex, and some violence that would be disturbing to some.
I felt the intro to book 18 was really confusing. I had to go back and double check that I hadn’t skipped a book. There’s a bit of minor editing that would really make the reading so much better. Missing words and improper (or no) use of commas were the biggest culprits, but it was still worth reading.
As much as I loved it this book isn’t for everyone. There’s plenty of language, sex, and some violence that would be disturbing to some.
June 12, 2022
Heart pounding
Took me 2 days to finish because I would go to fast if I did not pace my self. Tamsin is amazing and I love the way she went to him in the end and realized she need help. I am so glad that Erin doesn't just push out books but takes her time and I have a bit to get my heart to stop pounding. No matter how many re-reads I do or which of her books I am reading I am always hooked from the first sentence to the last period. Erin you are amazing with the way the word flow and how your characters play out on the paper. Erin don't listen to the s#!+ talkers you do you for I know not many can be or do what you do with a book. There are other books that I have a hard time even getting through one but never with yours. Much love to both Erin and Vader too as he is a good boy sitting there with you.
Took me 2 days to finish because I would go to fast if I did not pace my self. Tamsin is amazing and I love the way she went to him in the end and realized she need help. I am so glad that Erin doesn't just push out books but takes her time and I have a bit to get my heart to stop pounding. No matter how many re-reads I do or which of her books I am reading I am always hooked from the first sentence to the last period. Erin you are amazing with the way the word flow and how your characters play out on the paper. Erin don't listen to the s#!+ talkers you do you for I know not many can be or do what you do with a book. There are other books that I have a hard time even getting through one but never with yours. Much love to both Erin and Vader too as he is a good boy sitting there with you.
June 11, 2022
Heartbreaking….spoilers
I really loves this series but this book was gut wrenching. I’m too invested not to read any more of the series, I hope, but we will see what the next book brings. Tamsin can’t catch a break and I want her to get rid of all her guys and start over. It seems like Hudson has been body snatched and Darby…I can’t even….Every book one of her guys loses his damn mind, they come crawling back and apologize,then they turn into jerks again either the next book or the one after. The emotional abuse this poor girl goes thru would beat anyone down and make them go crazy. Can she please please have just one relationship that doesn’t go to crap?!? She really didn’t have any wins in this book and that’s depressing as hell.
I really loves this series but this book was gut wrenching. I’m too invested not to read any more of the series, I hope, but we will see what the next book brings. Tamsin can’t catch a break and I want her to get rid of all her guys and start over. It seems like Hudson has been body snatched and Darby…I can’t even….Every book one of her guys loses his damn mind, they come crawling back and apologize,then they turn into jerks again either the next book or the one after. The emotional abuse this poor girl goes thru would beat anyone down and make them go crazy. Can she please please have just one relationship that doesn’t go to crap?!? She really didn’t have any wins in this book and that’s depressing as hell.
June 12, 2022
this book got me mad as hell at (spoiler)
Now If you’ve been reading this series from the start like me you’ve probably been team Hudson from day 1 but these last two books have gotten him on my $hit list. He was supposed to be her #1 guy along with Darby but he just keeps failing his shorty. I don’t know if he is even redeemable at this point after seeing lucca, the prince, and Julian fail the princess. Like how much abuse can one person take and her making excuses for him is heart breaking especially with that last chapter and how he convinced that the foursome was a good idea to Darby. I will saw Lucca has come a long way and I hope to see him in the Harem. ❤️🔥
Now If you’ve been reading this series from the start like me you’ve probably been team Hudson from day 1 but these last two books have gotten him on my $hit list. He was supposed to be her #1 guy along with Darby but he just keeps failing his shorty. I don’t know if he is even redeemable at this point after seeing lucca, the prince, and Julian fail the princess. Like how much abuse can one person take and her making excuses for him is heart breaking especially with that last chapter and how he convinced that the foursome was a good idea to Darby. I will saw Lucca has come a long way and I hope to see him in the Harem. ❤️🔥
June 13, 2022
All of your books are marvelous Revealing just 1 not gonna happen you're an excellent author
The serpentine Thomas books bail all of your books have been marvelous reads and excellent ribbiting stories I can't pick just 1 I read pretty much everything you written and I know a person okay I'm weird I know people did say you're want to hear what I have been Been reading I read or listen to everyone of your books through my kindle you're an excellent author and from a friend of mine who is a spiritual person says you're a quantum authority I'm told you're so Hugh of you that it's a great pleasure to read your books Shakespeare was 1 of them Aristotle with another please keep writings
The serpentine Thomas books bail all of your books have been marvelous reads and excellent ribbiting stories I can't pick just 1 I read pretty much everything you written and I know a person okay I'm weird I know people did say you're want to hear what I have been Been reading I read or listen to everyone of your books through my kindle you're an excellent author and from a friend of mine who is a spiritual person says you're a quantum authority I'm told you're so Hugh of you that it's a great pleasure to read your books Shakespeare was 1 of them Aristotle with another please keep writings
June 10, 2022
getting somewhere
Ok the book before this one had me rethinking if I wanted to keep reading but I had faith and devoured this one quickly. It didn’t have the same desperate tone as the last few and Julian is trying and finally seemed to hear her in this book. Hudson is on the naughty list and it’s such a 180 from two books ago I have whiplash. He has never been such a jerk to tams until these two books and don’t get me started on Juan. Lucca who I never liked is doing better in this book but that cliff hanger and Darby allowing Hudson to make that call… I’m mad at Darby now too. So pretty sure I’m mad at all her men and Von Thane needs to get caught in a bear trap
Ok the book before this one had me rethinking if I wanted to keep reading but I had faith and devoured this one quickly. It didn’t have the same desperate tone as the last few and Julian is trying and finally seemed to hear her in this book. Hudson is on the naughty list and it’s such a 180 from two books ago I have whiplash. He has never been such a jerk to tams until these two books and don’t get me started on Juan. Lucca who I never liked is doing better in this book but that cliff hanger and Darby allowing Hudson to make that call… I’m mad at Darby now too. So pretty sure I’m mad at all her men and Von Thane needs to get caught in a bear trap
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