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Wyern Clan #1
Heir of Monsters
A monster has stalked me my entire life.
But now I’m hunting him.
My job is to hunt monsters and I’m damn good at it—until a monster breaks into my apartment in the middle of the night and kidnaps me.
Turns out he isn’t just a monster.
He’s the Wyern king.
Wyern’s, a race feared by everyone, are known to be stronger than the fae who rule my world, and no one has seen them in years. The king needs my help to track down his missing sister from within a city his race is banished from and I’m the best he can find.
Only, he isn’t the only one looking for monsters in Ethereal City.
The Fae Queen’s grandson is missing.
Working for fae, monster or not, is risky. Most end up dead and I have too much to lose to end up as one of them.
I’m going to find the missing royals and be careful about it, especially with my grumpy boss breathing down my neck and watching my every move.
The Wyern King is cruel, cold, and unbelievably beautiful for a male… and my new enemy.
Heir of Monsters is a full-length paranormal Monster Romance with mature themes. This is a spicy, enemies to lovers romance and is recommended for 17+.
But now I’m hunting him.
My job is to hunt monsters and I’m damn good at it—until a monster breaks into my apartment in the middle of the night and kidnaps me.
Turns out he isn’t just a monster.
He’s the Wyern king.
Wyern’s, a race feared by everyone, are known to be stronger than the fae who rule my world, and no one has seen them in years. The king needs my help to track down his missing sister from within a city his race is banished from and I’m the best he can find.
Only, he isn’t the only one looking for monsters in Ethereal City.
The Fae Queen’s grandson is missing.
Working for fae, monster or not, is risky. Most end up dead and I have too much to lose to end up as one of them.
I’m going to find the missing royals and be careful about it, especially with my grumpy boss breathing down my neck and watching my every move.
The Wyern King is cruel, cold, and unbelievably beautiful for a male… and my new enemy.
Heir of Monsters is a full-length paranormal Monster Romance with mature themes. This is a spicy, enemies to lovers romance and is recommended for 17+.
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July 18, 2022
so many comments….
I have over a page, front and back, for why this story has so many issues and deserves the two star rating, if not one. Many spoilers ahead so here is your warning….
There are lots of repetitive/unnecessary words throughout the story. If you were to edit at least ten pages would disappear. “…Both drop into silence. To breakup the silence…” pg 109. “…can hit as many mortals as they like. There are no rules against fae hurting mortals like there are laws about mortals hurting fae.” Pg 115 “will you stop asking questions about my past if I tell you one thing about my past?” Pg 144.
I have issues with two words being overly used throughout the story. Mortal and male/female. It is very annoying and everyone does it. The shipyard captain, the wyvern prince, the wyvern king, calliophe, nerelyth, Merrill…. Everyone. No one goes around saying “he is an attractive male” or “the males eyes narrowed into slits” or “…he is Snake Kind, this male…” pg 81. Same issue goes for mortal. “…but I think it might have been mortal once. Its eyes are crystal blue and so very mortal…” this again includes the repetition issue. “… for a moment I wonder if there is any mortality left in it…” pg 104. “…can never want a mortal like me…”
Everyone likes Calli, except for the fae, they all instantly hate her and they usually end up dead by the next chapter. And if they are a guy they all hit on her, leering at her (again except for fae men). Women keep telling her how beautiful she is and she doesn’t agree. Insisting she is plain, average, nothing… no one has their own personality. It is all copy/paste/repeat. Just change their name and gender.
Constantly repeating events several chapters after said event.
Many cliches and metaphors, especially comparing eye color to the sky, sunrise, sunset, and nature in general. Even after they had been described prior.
Info dumping, events of convenience constantly happening, and everything falling into place at its finest. Every time there is an important meeting nothing important is talked about. Only one question is ever asked. No answers or clues given and usually followed by a hybrid attack. Things like why did merrick take her to the port when every enforcer was tasked to find the Prince and the creator of the hybrids? Even she says she messes up a lot so why the special treatment? Or the meeting with the Snake Kind man. Events would have made more sense if it was reversed if they had danced prior to the meeting, kissed, and then talked to him when he was ready, instead of pick a fight, knock the guy and his goons out, leave the room to go dance and then kiss without being in any hurry, despite being in enemy territory.
Sometimes the king uses crude slang that doesn’t fit the persona of a 508 year old man, let alone a king who has been ruling a kingdom for almost as long. And of course calli isn’t surprised by it either.
“Friends don’t keep secrets.” Pg 159… spoken by calli but contradicts every stance she has taken up in regards to her own secrets throughout the entire story, including in regards to her own friendship with her “bestie” nerelyth.
Flames seem to be all knowing/acquiring powerful beings that will or can do anything for a coin, like deliver messages, deliver items, retrieve items, know the location of people/items without being told… why didn’t anyone ask them for the Prince’s and princess’s location? An example of their abilities is shown on Pg 102 when calli had asked for a crew members address and the captain told her to “ask a flame.” She later did so and had the flame give money to the surviving members of his family.
How did the prince know the exact moment when calli got the single clue that solved his mystery, conveniently a newspaper article that anyone had access to? Or how about how did the captain’s brother know she had the compass, an item that is mostly never used or talked about in the story that could have been used to further the plot?
Why are the two men who are interested in her so hot and cold for no reason? Listed as a spicy enemies to lovers romance the only enemy here is the prince and there is no real love at all, let alone any spice. Girl is drier than the Sahara. Not even sure what the mature theme is here for it to be rated as 17+ readers.
Issues with word contradictions…. She’s nearly dry, wet boots are a given, but wants to change before she “turns the place into a pool” Pg 108. “Thrown into the air and into the sea” Pg 109 should be “thrown into the air and fell into the sea”. You can’t be thrown twice without landing once, especially by air. “Awful scents flickering across my eyes…” pg 92…. Umm yeah… “…every mortal instinct in me wants to run..” followed by “my soul screams for me to run.” Pg 90. Examples of unnecessary repetition plus constantly referring to herself as a mortal gets tiring fast. Especially when we know she is anything but with all the foreshadowing dumping like pink eyes that are super rare, faster than normal healing, etc.
I have over a page, front and back, for why this story has so many issues and deserves the two star rating, if not one. Many spoilers ahead so here is your warning….
There are lots of repetitive/unnecessary words throughout the story. If you were to edit at least ten pages would disappear. “…Both drop into silence. To breakup the silence…” pg 109. “…can hit as many mortals as they like. There are no rules against fae hurting mortals like there are laws about mortals hurting fae.” Pg 115 “will you stop asking questions about my past if I tell you one thing about my past?” Pg 144.
I have issues with two words being overly used throughout the story. Mortal and male/female. It is very annoying and everyone does it. The shipyard captain, the wyvern prince, the wyvern king, calliophe, nerelyth, Merrill…. Everyone. No one goes around saying “he is an attractive male” or “the males eyes narrowed into slits” or “…he is Snake Kind, this male…” pg 81. Same issue goes for mortal. “…but I think it might have been mortal once. Its eyes are crystal blue and so very mortal…” this again includes the repetition issue. “… for a moment I wonder if there is any mortality left in it…” pg 104. “…can never want a mortal like me…”
Everyone likes Calli, except for the fae, they all instantly hate her and they usually end up dead by the next chapter. And if they are a guy they all hit on her, leering at her (again except for fae men). Women keep telling her how beautiful she is and she doesn’t agree. Insisting she is plain, average, nothing… no one has their own personality. It is all copy/paste/repeat. Just change their name and gender.
Constantly repeating events several chapters after said event.
Many cliches and metaphors, especially comparing eye color to the sky, sunrise, sunset, and nature in general. Even after they had been described prior.
Info dumping, events of convenience constantly happening, and everything falling into place at its finest. Every time there is an important meeting nothing important is talked about. Only one question is ever asked. No answers or clues given and usually followed by a hybrid attack. Things like why did merrick take her to the port when every enforcer was tasked to find the Prince and the creator of the hybrids? Even she says she messes up a lot so why the special treatment? Or the meeting with the Snake Kind man. Events would have made more sense if it was reversed if they had danced prior to the meeting, kissed, and then talked to him when he was ready, instead of pick a fight, knock the guy and his goons out, leave the room to go dance and then kiss without being in any hurry, despite being in enemy territory.
Sometimes the king uses crude slang that doesn’t fit the persona of a 508 year old man, let alone a king who has been ruling a kingdom for almost as long. And of course calli isn’t surprised by it either.
“Friends don’t keep secrets.” Pg 159… spoken by calli but contradicts every stance she has taken up in regards to her own secrets throughout the entire story, including in regards to her own friendship with her “bestie” nerelyth.
Flames seem to be all knowing/acquiring powerful beings that will or can do anything for a coin, like deliver messages, deliver items, retrieve items, know the location of people/items without being told… why didn’t anyone ask them for the Prince’s and princess’s location? An example of their abilities is shown on Pg 102 when calli had asked for a crew members address and the captain told her to “ask a flame.” She later did so and had the flame give money to the surviving members of his family.
How did the prince know the exact moment when calli got the single clue that solved his mystery, conveniently a newspaper article that anyone had access to? Or how about how did the captain’s brother know she had the compass, an item that is mostly never used or talked about in the story that could have been used to further the plot?
Why are the two men who are interested in her so hot and cold for no reason? Listed as a spicy enemies to lovers romance the only enemy here is the prince and there is no real love at all, let alone any spice. Girl is drier than the Sahara. Not even sure what the mature theme is here for it to be rated as 17+ readers.
Issues with word contradictions…. She’s nearly dry, wet boots are a given, but wants to change before she “turns the place into a pool” Pg 108. “Thrown into the air and into the sea” Pg 109 should be “thrown into the air and fell into the sea”. You can’t be thrown twice without landing once, especially by air. “Awful scents flickering across my eyes…” pg 92…. Umm yeah… “…every mortal instinct in me wants to run..” followed by “my soul screams for me to run.” Pg 90. Examples of unnecessary repetition plus constantly referring to herself as a mortal gets tiring fast. Especially when we know she is anything but with all the foreshadowing dumping like pink eyes that are super rare, faster than normal healing, etc.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 23, 2023
First off, I listened to this on audiobook and it was a pretty enjoyable read.
If you're just looking for a simple straightforward storyline and can overlook some plot holes I think you would enjoy this book.
However, if you want context behind the bad guy reveal and to not feel like the author randomly picked someone in the 12th hour, you will probably be a little annoyed with this book. (This is just one example of many)
If you're just looking for a simple straightforward storyline and can overlook some plot holes I think you would enjoy this book.
However, if you want context behind the bad guy reveal and to not feel like the author randomly picked someone in the 12th hour, you will probably be a little annoyed with this book. (This is just one example of many)
July 6, 2022
I was looking forward to reading Heir of Monsters after the hype I’ve seen on booktok that brought me here originally.
The book definitely didn’t disappoint but I do have a comment regarding filler words..
- the storyline was great but I noticed a ton of words that didn’t need to be present, they felt like filler words to build up the word count, which I get.
I also don’t ship Emerson & Calliophe together either, I really preferred Merrick for Calliophe.. Emerson didn’t really do anything worth earning someone’s love besides saving her twice even if the second time was done under his roof by his people. Or is it the mate bond that requires her to fall for him? I honestly sat down for a bit to figure out where this sudden love came from, he really didn’t do anything but be a dick to her.
1. Did we forget about the mortal he had in his company when she walked into the throne room and Calliophe had made the mental note of s*x scent in the air?
2. He locked her in the throne room all day.. why?
3. He used his magic to force her to share a bed when she was happy to sleep on the floor?
4. He refused to listen to NO or get out which irritates me when a male thinks he can do whatever he wants when someone tells them not to do it or get out of their space.
5. He disappeared for 3 weeks… then randomly shows up.
6. He spoke to her rudely in front of everyone when he finished sparring.
Seriously I can point out so many times through out where he has shown he doesn’t deserve her feelings or love. Just because he made her food and left a book for her doesn’t mean anything, I honestly can not understand where this came from and I re-read the book to make sure I didn’t miss anything in this regard!
But he DIDN’T do anything to deserve her feelings?!?
The ending felt a little rushed but left an awesome cliffhanger to us finally getting some answers because we didn’t really get much through out until the end even if it hinted at a few things.
Looking forward to the second book in the series because I have questions that need answers while holding hope that Emerson shows why he deserves Calliophe to love him because at this point it’s a nope from me with him.
The book definitely didn’t disappoint but I do have a comment regarding filler words..
- the storyline was great but I noticed a ton of words that didn’t need to be present, they felt like filler words to build up the word count, which I get.
I also don’t ship Emerson & Calliophe together either, I really preferred Merrick for Calliophe.. Emerson didn’t really do anything worth earning someone’s love besides saving her twice even if the second time was done under his roof by his people. Or is it the mate bond that requires her to fall for him? I honestly sat down for a bit to figure out where this sudden love came from, he really didn’t do anything but be a dick to her.
1. Did we forget about the mortal he had in his company when she walked into the throne room and Calliophe had made the mental note of s*x scent in the air?
2. He locked her in the throne room all day.. why?
3. He used his magic to force her to share a bed when she was happy to sleep on the floor?
4. He refused to listen to NO or get out which irritates me when a male thinks he can do whatever he wants when someone tells them not to do it or get out of their space.
5. He disappeared for 3 weeks… then randomly shows up.
6. He spoke to her rudely in front of everyone when he finished sparring.
Seriously I can point out so many times through out where he has shown he doesn’t deserve her feelings or love. Just because he made her food and left a book for her doesn’t mean anything, I honestly can not understand where this came from and I re-read the book to make sure I didn’t miss anything in this regard!
But he DIDN’T do anything to deserve her feelings?!?
The ending felt a little rushed but left an awesome cliffhanger to us finally getting some answers because we didn’t really get much through out until the end even if it hinted at a few things.
Looking forward to the second book in the series because I have questions that need answers while holding hope that Emerson shows why he deserves Calliophe to love him because at this point it’s a nope from me with him.
November 2, 2023
I thought this was a middle-of-the-road read. There wasn’t anything especially bad about it, but nothing wowed me either. I liked Calliophe a lot; the writing was readable, and the world seemed interesting. However, I was always a little vague on what made a monster a monster. I sensed this was more than just a non-human with scary features, but rather a going bad of some sort, turning them into monsters. But I’m not sure, and that’s the problem. Plus, the twist/villain was super predictable.
I also wasn’t particularly invested in the romance for most of the book. Emerson was just such a jerk for so very long, and when Calliophe suddenly ‘caught feelings,’ I was left wondering why. By the end, I at least accepted that they had feelings for one another. But I didn’t feel like, as a reader, I’d been party to them developing. And there is no spice, FYI. I saw this described as a slow burn, but there’s basically no romantic progression here.
So, as I said, middle-of-the-road (with a pretty steep cliffy at the end). I’d probably read the next book if it passed my feed. But I’m not racing out to buy it.
I also wasn’t particularly invested in the romance for most of the book. Emerson was just such a jerk for so very long, and when Calliophe suddenly ‘caught feelings,’ I was left wondering why. By the end, I at least accepted that they had feelings for one another. But I didn’t feel like, as a reader, I’d been party to them developing. And there is no spice, FYI. I saw this described as a slow burn, but there’s basically no romantic progression here.
So, as I said, middle-of-the-road (with a pretty steep cliffy at the end). I’d probably read the next book if it passed my feed. But I’m not racing out to buy it.
June 28, 2022
Gem Bailey has a hit on her hands with Heir of Monsters, the first book in the Wyern Clan series. The world-building in this slow-burn mf fantasy was great and the characters added a whole bunch of spice. From a broody king to a badass leading female, add in a mix of different supernatural races, murders, and a talking bat, it makes for a very entertaining read.
Calliope is a mortal whose job is to hunt down monsters and she's darn good at it too, with her best friend (who's a tad mysterious) by her side she gets stuff done. Callie doesn't have anyone except for her (foster) mother who is in poor health and her (foster) brother Louie. They are Calli's world, she does all she can for them, it's just an example of her big heart, too bad she guards it against the rest of the world but after all that, she's been through I understand why.
That is until a certain arrogant broody Wyern king gets involved in her life. Not gonna lie Emmerson was a jerk in the beginning but somehow manages to become the very protective (still brooding) alpha male. You know the type, "touch her and die", yeah he's that guy and I kinda love it. The slow burn is gonna be my undoing.
I loved the plot of this book. The world-building with the different types of supernaturals, and the complex histories set things up perfectly in this magical world. The different types of magic just brought this world to life. So much happened, family dirt, missing royals, a few surprises, the creation of hybrids, murder sprees, and a vital piece of was revealed that no one could've seen coming. I don't understand the complex relationship that everyone has with the fae. The supes love them even though the fae are pushing boundaries, the supes seem to hate humans, and the fae seems to hate everyone.
Heir of Monsters was a great fantasy. By the end, it was plot twist after plot twist after plot twist and the stuff that was revealed... I thought the story was fantastic before and those reveals just took it to a whole other level. I have no idea how the story is gonna play out in the next book, so I guess I'll have to wait and see what happens in, Possession of Monsters.
Calliope is a mortal whose job is to hunt down monsters and she's darn good at it too, with her best friend (who's a tad mysterious) by her side she gets stuff done. Callie doesn't have anyone except for her (foster) mother who is in poor health and her (foster) brother Louie. They are Calli's world, she does all she can for them, it's just an example of her big heart, too bad she guards it against the rest of the world but after all that, she's been through I understand why.
That is until a certain arrogant broody Wyern king gets involved in her life. Not gonna lie Emmerson was a jerk in the beginning but somehow manages to become the very protective (still brooding) alpha male. You know the type, "touch her and die", yeah he's that guy and I kinda love it. The slow burn is gonna be my undoing.
I loved the plot of this book. The world-building with the different types of supernaturals, and the complex histories set things up perfectly in this magical world. The different types of magic just brought this world to life. So much happened, family dirt, missing royals, a few surprises, the creation of hybrids, murder sprees, and a vital piece of was revealed that no one could've seen coming. I don't understand the complex relationship that everyone has with the fae. The supes love them even though the fae are pushing boundaries, the supes seem to hate humans, and the fae seems to hate everyone.
Heir of Monsters was a great fantasy. By the end, it was plot twist after plot twist after plot twist and the stuff that was revealed... I thought the story was fantastic before and those reveals just took it to a whole other level. I have no idea how the story is gonna play out in the next book, so I guess I'll have to wait and see what happens in, Possession of Monsters.
June 16, 2023
interesting…
3.0 / 5.0 except for that random chapter in the middle when the FL (Calliophe) is almost SA by a trio of gargoyles (?because that’s what they are?). This whole book is a singular cliffhanger preparatory guide for the fantasy gullible among us. I read it to complete my monthly TBR prompt (“read a book with a pretty cover”) and didn’t expect it to be much. I remember a booktok or bookstagram sponsor ad saying something about enemies to lovers, protective alpha-male gibberish, so really I was reading this for that dynamic, but there’s NO SEX in this book. There’s barely kissing and for real, I thought it was an RH until the eavesdropping scene with the fae and the king…
Long and short, I might read the next one to see wtf, but it’s not a high priority.
Until Next Time
MC
3.0 / 5.0 except for that random chapter in the middle when the FL (Calliophe) is almost SA by a trio of gargoyles (?because that’s what they are?). This whole book is a singular cliffhanger preparatory guide for the fantasy gullible among us. I read it to complete my monthly TBR prompt (“read a book with a pretty cover”) and didn’t expect it to be much. I remember a booktok or bookstagram sponsor ad saying something about enemies to lovers, protective alpha-male gibberish, so really I was reading this for that dynamic, but there’s NO SEX in this book. There’s barely kissing and for real, I thought it was an RH until the eavesdropping scene with the fae and the king…
Long and short, I might read the next one to see wtf, but it’s not a high priority.
Until Next Time
MC
August 4, 2022
So 1 of 2 stars for the effort of writing a story. 2 of 2 stars for the overall storyline. Could have been and 4 or 5 star but needed content flow editing. Zero misspelled words, but a grammatical/flow trainwreck, a really good editor or ARC readers could have found all of these stilted areas which made it hard to read. And maybe they did and author cannot take criticism or refused to edit their story…For example the use of mortal (159 times) is confusing a mortal can die, and immortal cannot die…but this author toss out mortal for the FMC, what kind of mortal is she human, werewolf, what? No explanation of this. Refers to immortals as fae, but they can be killed as well…so they aren’t immortal, but mortal….would have better flow instead of using mortal and immortal to refer to species and race with lifespan…I.e. werewolf can live hundreds of years, fae can live thousands of years, humans 80 years I.e. and in what world do you have pink eyes and pink hair and think you are not supernatural but a plain ole mortal.. plot holes that are huge and go pretty much no where…like her Siren partner who is suppose to be her friend but she knows nothing about. Zur and Lorenzo who feel like they are keeping big secrets more than what was explained at end of book at the ginormous cliff hanger.
Felt like I was reading a first draft. As well as lots of repetitive wording to bump up word count? Example Merrick’s eyes match his grey suit but couple lines later you describe his grey eyes. Yep you already told us they were grey. Another describing the Snake Kind as having blue-green eyes and that they match the sea. So the rest of us don’t know what blue green looks like? I have a better chance of knowing what blue-green looks like than the color of the sea as it’s different colors at different locations in the world…
This story has a lot of potential but needs someone to honest review and edit to fix the weird areas.
You can see all my highlights and notes for each to see where I am coming from.
List as spicy, but it might be spicy for nun at a convent. Not sure of the NC 17 rating, implied sexual content, a kiss and a naked butt is all that I read.
Felt like I was reading a first draft. As well as lots of repetitive wording to bump up word count? Example Merrick’s eyes match his grey suit but couple lines later you describe his grey eyes. Yep you already told us they were grey. Another describing the Snake Kind as having blue-green eyes and that they match the sea. So the rest of us don’t know what blue green looks like? I have a better chance of knowing what blue-green looks like than the color of the sea as it’s different colors at different locations in the world…
This story has a lot of potential but needs someone to honest review and edit to fix the weird areas.
You can see all my highlights and notes for each to see where I am coming from.
List as spicy, but it might be spicy for nun at a convent. Not sure of the NC 17 rating, implied sexual content, a kiss and a naked butt is all that I read.
June 28, 2022
what a fantastic book I couldn't put this one down I was so hooked from the dedication alone. haha
Great storyline with lots of mystery, action, sexy monsters, the starting of an epic enemies to lovers romance which you'll find yourself falling in love with Emerson and Calliophe and routing for them throughout the book.
the characters where well written I loved them all for their own unique personalities. there's definitely more I want to find out about a lot of them and hoping I get the answers in the next book.
can't wait to read the next instalment after that cliff hanger.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Great storyline with lots of mystery, action, sexy monsters, the starting of an epic enemies to lovers romance which you'll find yourself falling in love with Emerson and Calliophe and routing for them throughout the book.
the characters where well written I loved them all for their own unique personalities. there's definitely more I want to find out about a lot of them and hoping I get the answers in the next book.
can't wait to read the next instalment after that cliff hanger.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 7, 2023
Gripping story and great plot twists all throughout. Second book already at the ready to read
July 8, 2022
Didn’t feel the chemistry between H&h. Didn’t really like thee hero either. What did the heroine see in him ? Idk maybe his good looks and nice smell was all she needed. Personally I feel like the bar was literally on the floor for this guy
April 30, 2023
Story line was interesting but I did not like writing style. The dialogue felt cheesy at times and the some of the wording was repetitive or felt unnecessary as if it were just filler words. The plot also felt rushed at times and sometimes didn’t make sense, as well as the character relationships feeling rushed too.
For example, Emerson has mostly been rude or disrespectful to Calliophe except for when he saved her twice and suddenly she’s falling for him? (I get it could potentially be a mate bond and a connection is fine, but to be enemies to lovers and knowing how much she “guards her heart from others” I felt like more could have been built here and felt rushed). Or suddenly her and Lorenzo are best friends and he’s spilling details about his life when it felt like there should have been more development in these relationships.
It also felt like Calliophe just asked a ton of questions through out the story and I get that it’s her personality, but it felt like it was used as a way for the reader to learn more information about the story line or characters and could have probably been weaved into the story more to make it feel more organic.
Giving it 2 stars because the story kept me engaged and I want to know what happens in the next book, but the writing style was difficult to get through.
For example, Emerson has mostly been rude or disrespectful to Calliophe except for when he saved her twice and suddenly she’s falling for him? (I get it could potentially be a mate bond and a connection is fine, but to be enemies to lovers and knowing how much she “guards her heart from others” I felt like more could have been built here and felt rushed). Or suddenly her and Lorenzo are best friends and he’s spilling details about his life when it felt like there should have been more development in these relationships.
It also felt like Calliophe just asked a ton of questions through out the story and I get that it’s her personality, but it felt like it was used as a way for the reader to learn more information about the story line or characters and could have probably been weaved into the story more to make it feel more organic.
Giving it 2 stars because the story kept me engaged and I want to know what happens in the next book, but the writing style was difficult to get through.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 10, 2022
No fire
The plot line wasn't bad and the characters did hold my interest, but this book was billed as a steamy enemies to lovers romance, and that did not happen in this first book. There is not even a kiss between them. Nothing steamy happens. The book feels incomplete like there should've been more to the story. Of course there is a cliffhanger as well.
The plot line wasn't bad and the characters did hold my interest, but this book was billed as a steamy enemies to lovers romance, and that did not happen in this first book. There is not even a kiss between them. Nothing steamy happens. The book feels incomplete like there should've been more to the story. Of course there is a cliffhanger as well.
October 8, 2022
Gah! 36 more days till the 2nd one! I hate finding new reads only to be left on a cliffhanger!!! 😫
September 28, 2024
Dnf. Plot has potential, but the writing feels very juvenile. Got about half way through but just couldn’t get into it.
June 18, 2023
3.5 STARS ✨
Rounded up to four stars.
As I could not put the first three books of this series down, I will be reviewing Heir of Monsters, and Possession of Monsters and Conquest of Monsters together; the review will be posted on all three of the books, and will not contain spoilers.
This series is so addictive. G. Bailey has created a fascinating world that follows Calliophe, a half fae with no power and no knowledge of her lineage who spent her whole childhood haunted by a monster attempting to take her life. It is only when she is hired by Emerson, the king of the Wyverns, to track down his missing sister, that the truth begins to unravel.
I think one of the things that really captivates me whilst reading is a love for the characters: I adored Calliophe, her best friend, and all of the Wyvern clan. That, with the interesting world building of Wyvcelm, made the first three books so easy to get through. The cliffhangers at the end, however, are absolutely brutal, and I've been having serious withdrawals waiting for Veil of Monsters with that ending.
I think that there are a couple of plot holes at some points, and it is a shame that the books get progressively shorter as I feel as if they could have all worked at a similar length with the intensity of everything that is going on, but they were all enjoyable reads nevertheless.
Favourite quotes for each book & thoughts can be found in highlights!
Rounded up to four stars.
As I could not put the first three books of this series down, I will be reviewing Heir of Monsters, and Possession of Monsters and Conquest of Monsters together; the review will be posted on all three of the books, and will not contain spoilers.
This series is so addictive. G. Bailey has created a fascinating world that follows Calliophe, a half fae with no power and no knowledge of her lineage who spent her whole childhood haunted by a monster attempting to take her life. It is only when she is hired by Emerson, the king of the Wyverns, to track down his missing sister, that the truth begins to unravel.
I think one of the things that really captivates me whilst reading is a love for the characters: I adored Calliophe, her best friend, and all of the Wyvern clan. That, with the interesting world building of Wyvcelm, made the first three books so easy to get through. The cliffhangers at the end, however, are absolutely brutal, and I've been having serious withdrawals waiting for Veil of Monsters with that ending.
I think that there are a couple of plot holes at some points, and it is a shame that the books get progressively shorter as I feel as if they could have all worked at a similar length with the intensity of everything that is going on, but they were all enjoyable reads nevertheless.
Favourite quotes for each book & thoughts can be found in highlights!
May 11, 2023
“𝘚𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘯 𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘦, 𝘩𝘪𝘥𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥, 𝘢𝘴𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘩𝘪𝘮 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘯𝘰 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘦𝘭𝘴𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘦.”
I LOVED reading every second of Heir of Monsters! Saw a teaser on booktok and instantly downloaded it onto my kindle for when I got the chance to tackle it, and I’m SO glad I did. It’s been a while since I read a paranormal/fantasy romance such as this one. I was instantly drawn to the world-building. It kept me intrigued and looking forward to learning about it. I loved the idea of the fire gnomes “Flames” that act as a fire sprite would. The plot was also interesting and gave a little bit of Beauty and the Beast vibes towards the end when we find out the wyvern king is cursed. Speaking of which….
Loved the fact that he reads smut, and read to Calliophe a time or two. Some of my favorite lines are shown in my highlights 😏 but I like the vibes between the two where Emerson clearly likes her, but Calli doesn’t want to want him because she’s pretty sure that a wyvern is responsible for hunting her down her whole life. He’s a mystery, and I can’t wait to read more from the two in the next book. The spice in the book is minimal, but the tension is good which I was content with. It saves room for more in the next book.
This was a quick, palatable read. It felt effortless, and it was fun from start to finish. Highly recommend!
I LOVED reading every second of Heir of Monsters! Saw a teaser on booktok and instantly downloaded it onto my kindle for when I got the chance to tackle it, and I’m SO glad I did. It’s been a while since I read a paranormal/fantasy romance such as this one. I was instantly drawn to the world-building. It kept me intrigued and looking forward to learning about it. I loved the idea of the fire gnomes “Flames” that act as a fire sprite would. The plot was also interesting and gave a little bit of Beauty and the Beast vibes towards the end when we find out the wyvern king is cursed. Speaking of which….
Loved the fact that he reads smut, and read to Calliophe a time or two. Some of my favorite lines are shown in my highlights 😏 but I like the vibes between the two where Emerson clearly likes her, but Calli doesn’t want to want him because she’s pretty sure that a wyvern is responsible for hunting her down her whole life. He’s a mystery, and I can’t wait to read more from the two in the next book. The spice in the book is minimal, but the tension is good which I was content with. It saves room for more in the next book.
This was a quick, palatable read. It felt effortless, and it was fun from start to finish. Highly recommend!
January 28, 2023
Beginning of the book was solid 5 stars, but the second half and ending were 3 stars, so 4 star average.
Overall, the world set up and plot are interesting. Someone is making hybrid monsters out of mortals, and it is Calli's job to hunt them. When the monsters kidnap royalty, multiple factions, including the banished wyern king, put pressure on Calli to complete her mission and find the missing royals. As the danger progresses, Calli develops interest in the wyern king, but knows it's bound to end in heartbreak.
My ultimate issue with this book is that Calli is completely terrible at her job. She bums around with others as they search and even finds a very important clue. However she never once does anything with this clue, and ultimately the villain at large reveals himself at the end just because he felt like it. Nothing the main character does moves the plot along, and essentially everything just happens to her. The book tends to repetitious with Calli whining about not being able to trust people as she basically tells multiple secrets to almost anyone who asks. She's reportedly a tough female, but other than surviving multiple monster encounters, she shows very little toughness of either character or body.
Overall, the world set up and plot are interesting. Someone is making hybrid monsters out of mortals, and it is Calli's job to hunt them. When the monsters kidnap royalty, multiple factions, including the banished wyern king, put pressure on Calli to complete her mission and find the missing royals. As the danger progresses, Calli develops interest in the wyern king, but knows it's bound to end in heartbreak.
My ultimate issue with this book is that Calli is completely terrible at her job. She bums around with others as they search and even finds a very important clue. However she never once does anything with this clue, and ultimately the villain at large reveals himself at the end just because he felt like it. Nothing the main character does moves the plot along, and essentially everything just happens to her. The book tends to repetitious with Calli whining about not being able to trust people as she basically tells multiple secrets to almost anyone who asks. She's reportedly a tough female, but other than surviving multiple monster encounters, she shows very little toughness of either character or body.
March 18, 2023
4 Stars because although the story is nice, I think the book ended with too many opened doors: what did the port master see between her relationship with Merrick? what's the symbol and its meaning? how did she know it was the prince? how is she suddenly a reincarnation of Emerson's mate? She calls Merrick and herself mortals, which I assumed meant human, but she keeps mentioning that he's almost at the frontier of supernatural and that she has fae blood? We had a moment with the King and then nothing else, what happened there? were there any more mysterious conversations? When the prince tells her what's what, he says the Enforcers are aware of what she is and some of the employees do as well, does that mean Merrick knows? If the institution knows she's somewhat an important figure in their history, how come she lives on scraps?
I'm really impatient for the next book but mostly I hope to get answers to all the questions I have from this one.
I'm really impatient for the next book but mostly I hope to get answers to all the questions I have from this one.
August 24, 2023
oh my goodness
That ending!!!! I have so many feelings right now. We got several answers and now I have more questions! Ok, let’s start with Calli because she’s our main lady. I have a serious girl crush for several reasons. I love that she has so much empathy and compassion. I love that she’s scared but still goes head first into crazy. I love that she collects broken people and souls and takes care of them. I hate that she’s so scarred and hurt that she never lets anyone too close. That’s changing. I can’t wait. Emerson has definitely grown on me. More and more I like him as the time line grows. There’s secrets to uncover and I really wants that hea for them! I now gotta rush to see what has happened with that ending.
That ending!!!! I have so many feelings right now. We got several answers and now I have more questions! Ok, let’s start with Calli because she’s our main lady. I have a serious girl crush for several reasons. I love that she has so much empathy and compassion. I love that she’s scared but still goes head first into crazy. I love that she collects broken people and souls and takes care of them. I hate that she’s so scarred and hurt that she never lets anyone too close. That’s changing. I can’t wait. Emerson has definitely grown on me. More and more I like him as the time line grows. There’s secrets to uncover and I really wants that hea for them! I now gotta rush to see what has happened with that ending.
February 9, 2023
Good bones for complex dnd world
While the world building is okay, the writing basically limps along.
Trying to be Buffy in an alternate fae and dragon world, it COULD have been great but the author needs to develop better repartee.
The dragon den orgy? Gross and also totally extraneous.
The way the heroine actually doesn't have any bluster or backbone but somehow is an awesome hunter?
hard to believe.
The whole book is shaky like this and that makes it lack substance and believability.
Vulnerability is fine but its hard to accept this one as a kick ass heroine who takes names.
While the world building is okay, the writing basically limps along.
Trying to be Buffy in an alternate fae and dragon world, it COULD have been great but the author needs to develop better repartee.
The dragon den orgy? Gross and also totally extraneous.
The way the heroine actually doesn't have any bluster or backbone but somehow is an awesome hunter?
hard to believe.
The whole book is shaky like this and that makes it lack substance and believability.
Vulnerability is fine but its hard to accept this one as a kick ass heroine who takes names.
July 2, 2022
HEIR OF MONSTERS
I enjoyed this story. The author has a wonderful imagination. The plot flows effortlessly drawing the reader into the book.
I had a few issues with the writing style but that is a matter of opinion and honestly it didn't take away from my enjoyment of the book. It ends on a cliffhanger which is always an annoyance for me but that's how a lot of authors work these days.
All things considered I would recommend this book. If you enjoy fantasy/ urban romance it's well worth the read. 4 stars 🌟
I enjoyed this story. The author has a wonderful imagination. The plot flows effortlessly drawing the reader into the book.
I had a few issues with the writing style but that is a matter of opinion and honestly it didn't take away from my enjoyment of the book. It ends on a cliffhanger which is always an annoyance for me but that's how a lot of authors work these days.
All things considered I would recommend this book. If you enjoy fantasy/ urban romance it's well worth the read. 4 stars 🌟
July 3, 2022
This is Book 1 of The Wyern Clan Series. This is a story for Calliophe Maryann Sprite and The Wyern King Emerson Eveningstar. No it ends on a cliffhanger and I need to know what happens to Calliophe and Emerson. What is really going on and why is Emerson’s nephew doing behind his mother the Queen’s back. This book leaves so many questions and the mystery is addictive. I loved the drama and danger but most of all the secrets everyone seems to have but Calliophe.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 5, 2022
I really enjoyed this story. It was well constructed and their was a lot of depth. There were multiple mysteries and a lot of players. And Calliophe has an interesting story. I liked that she was really good but not infallible. And I love how she manages to feel both sassy and a bit exhausted.
There is a cliffhanger so hopefully the next one doesn't take too long. And that little h in Calliophe's name drove my poor brain insane. But other than that it is well worth the read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
There is a cliffhanger so hopefully the next one doesn't take too long. And that little h in Calliophe's name drove my poor brain insane. But other than that it is well worth the read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 6, 2022
Climatic ending..
What the heck?? The ending, you have got to be kidding me?? Such suspense with a climatic events every turn.of the page and you go and throw that kind of ending at us .. Ugh!! But what an intense, extraordinary and never a dull moment of reading , this one was totally Awesome!! love the spice mixed in with mystery and some laugh out loud mo.rents , love Posey the bat , hopefully we have some series Arse kicking in the next book, so cannot wait to read it!! This book was reviewed by a Book Loving Vixen ..
What the heck?? The ending, you have got to be kidding me?? Such suspense with a climatic events every turn.of the page and you go and throw that kind of ending at us .. Ugh!! But what an intense, extraordinary and never a dull moment of reading , this one was totally Awesome!! love the spice mixed in with mystery and some laugh out loud mo.rents , love Posey the bat , hopefully we have some series Arse kicking in the next book, so cannot wait to read it!! This book was reviewed by a Book Loving Vixen ..
December 30, 2023
a good but cluttered book
I adore the storyline of this book. It is very interesting and sucks you in. However, this book is a clusterpuck on paper. There is so many unnecessary details and yet so many missing pieces all at once. This shows in the world building. While it is pretty good, at times i find it hard to picture in my mind. With that being said, I’m excited to continue the series. I love Cali, her love for her chosen family is infectious. The story line has so much potential and I’m hopeful that it will continue to surprise me in the best way.
I adore the storyline of this book. It is very interesting and sucks you in. However, this book is a clusterpuck on paper. There is so many unnecessary details and yet so many missing pieces all at once. This shows in the world building. While it is pretty good, at times i find it hard to picture in my mind. With that being said, I’m excited to continue the series. I love Cali, her love for her chosen family is infectious. The story line has so much potential and I’m hopeful that it will continue to surprise me in the best way.
July 1, 2024
It was a quick and enjoyable read. A few plot holes that don’t quite add up but still, I enjoyed it.
Very simple, straightforward plot where you know exactly what is going to happen and it doesn’t leave you disappointed.
The writing wasn’t the greatest in my opinion but it told a story.
Enemies to lovers - kinda
Touch her and die - definitely
He falls first - we don’t really know
Destined Love - yes
Spicy - nope
Will I read the rest of the series? - if the books come on offer on the kindle 99p deals or when I get KU again, yes.
Very simple, straightforward plot where you know exactly what is going to happen and it doesn’t leave you disappointed.
The writing wasn’t the greatest in my opinion but it told a story.
Enemies to lovers - kinda
Touch her and die - definitely
He falls first - we don’t really know
Destined Love - yes
Spicy - nope
Will I read the rest of the series? - if the books come on offer on the kindle 99p deals or when I get KU again, yes.
July 4, 2022
Calli an enforcer for M.A.D. hunts monsters when she arrives home there is a monster sitting on her bed he’s a Wyern he kidnaps Calli only to find out that the monster that kidnapped her is the king of the Wyern’s and he wants Calli to do a job for him, his sister was taken by monsters and they want her back so it’s up to Calli to find her. What an absolutely fantastic and exciting story I loved it and I definitely recommend this book.
July 12, 2022
This was a book I didn’t want too stop reading. Calliophe & Emerson are amazing characters that I couldn’t get enough of. Then there is Merrick who also wants Calliophe attention. This little triangle just got interesting. This book had me completely hooked and the characters I absolutely love. Lorenzo is another character that will sure be a fan fav. I need the next book asap especially after that ending.
January 4, 2023
I really enjoyed this book 3.5-4 ⭐️
But it was absolutely not spicy and I HATE when authors mislead us with these claims. Maybe the next book will be but am I willing to risk it? Not sure.
There is romantic build up. And world building. But no spice.
I may not go on to book 2. Just on the fence. I was in the mood for smexy monster romance and while this was a good book, it wasn’t spicy. Or dark really.
But it was absolutely not spicy and I HATE when authors mislead us with these claims. Maybe the next book will be but am I willing to risk it? Not sure.
There is romantic build up. And world building. But no spice.
I may not go on to book 2. Just on the fence. I was in the mood for smexy monster romance and while this was a good book, it wasn’t spicy. Or dark really.
June 4, 2025
The blurb claims this story is a twist on Beauty and the Beast as well as an enemies-to-lovers trope. It fails to deliver. The author chooses to cut the book off long before the conclusion of either literary style. It's truly a shame. Up to the end of the book, it seemed like it deserved five stars. But, by its conclusion, it only rates three.
Action-packed. Easy-to-read. Entertaining. Page-turner. Romantic. Scary. Tragic. Unpredictable. Wonderful characters.
Action-packed. Easy-to-read. Entertaining. Page-turner. Romantic. Scary. Tragic. Unpredictable. Wonderful characters.
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