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heather_warby's review
adventurous
challenging
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
chloeinbooksland's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
- 2nd: 17/02/2024
3,5/5 (audio)
Maybe because I knew this time around that it was a slow-burn and I was more prepared, so I enjoyed the book and the romance more.
- 1st: 08/01/2023
3,25/5 (ebook)
I enjoyed it. Like the first book, the plot was just ok and the world-building was still the best part of the book.
I was a bit frustrated with the relationship between the main characters and the fact it took most of the book for them to finally get together. When I read a series for the romance, I like having the relationship being an established one in the second book! The “will they, won’t they” quickly got on my nerves and I was thinking of not continuing the series.
Fortunately, they got together in the last quarter or so! I am now excited to read the next book!
3,5/5 (audio)
Maybe because I knew this time around that it was a slow-burn and I was more prepared, so I enjoyed the book and the romance more.
- 1st: 08/01/2023
3,25/5 (ebook)
I enjoyed it. Like the first book, the plot was just ok and the world-building was still the best part of the book.
I was a bit frustrated with the relationship between the main characters and the fact it took most of the book for them to finally get together. When I read a series for the romance, I like having the relationship being an established one in the second book! The “will they, won’t they” quickly got on my nerves and I was thinking of not continuing the series.
Fortunately, they got together in the last quarter or so! I am now excited to read the next book!
wildfaeriecaps's review
5.0
The back and forth push-pull of this one irked me a bit. It felt.. I don't know.. redundant? It was like a miscommunication trope but more that no communication was happening and it.. wasn't happening.. all at once. Yeah. Okay, that sentence made no grammatical sense, but hopefully my meaning gets across. Still, the end was more wrapped up than I expected. Since I'm reading after the whole series has been released, I have an idea of the relationship pacing and am curious how the next five books are going to play out.
sparklingreader's review against another edition
3.0
This is the second book in a series. The world building is excellently done with the author giving a viable reason why the two worlds collided. I am normally a huge fan of TJ Nichols work, but this one didn’t draw me in like others have. And maybe it’s because I didn’t read the first one. Although I knew exactly what was going on in the story, I wasn’t invested in the characters enough to really care about them. Also, like many books in series, it didn’t really end. It just kind of left you hanging in the middle. So, yes, there’s going to be more.
What I liked: the world building. It was beyond excellent. Having ogres walking the streets of San Francisco and mermaids swimming around Alcatraz? Nicely done. And the tensions between humans and mythos comes across clearly. As does the problem with politics getting in the way of getting things done.
What I didn’t like: the non-ending. But…it’s a series so that’s kind of to be expected.
Recommendation: Definitely get the first one in the series first, then follow up with this one. The fantasy aspects of this story are well done, the relationship between the main characters believable, and the issues in the story realistic enough to suspend disbelief.
Thanks to Dreamspinner Press for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
What I liked: the world building. It was beyond excellent. Having ogres walking the streets of San Francisco and mermaids swimming around Alcatraz? Nicely done. And the tensions between humans and mythos comes across clearly. As does the problem with politics getting in the way of getting things done.
What I didn’t like: the non-ending. But…it’s a series so that’s kind of to be expected.
Recommendation: Definitely get the first one in the series first, then follow up with this one. The fantasy aspects of this story are well done, the relationship between the main characters believable, and the issues in the story realistic enough to suspend disbelief.
Thanks to Dreamspinner Press for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
clairelouisah's review
medium-paced
4.5
4.5 stars ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 💫
I finished book 1 and immediately started on book 2, I am really loving this world and the characters TJ Nichols has created and can't believe it's taken me so long to start this series.
I'm loving the growing dynamic between Edra and Jordan, the push and pull they had in this book was such I wasn't sure if they'd get there this time or if I'd need to wait until book 3.
The bigotry on both sides, the mythos towards the humans and humans towards the mythos is sadly the way many people and countries are towards anyone they deem different or unworthy and I'm hoping at some point in this series the tides turn and everyone starts learning to live together.
I'm loving the dragons as characters and hope they get more book time in future books.
The crimes are interesting as are the ways they need to be handled by both sides in order to fullfill justice on both sides as well as not create more friction. Edra especially has to walk a fine line and it is no wonder he is a knight.
I'm looking forward to diving into book 3.
I finished book 1 and immediately started on book 2, I am really loving this world and the characters TJ Nichols has created and can't believe it's taken me so long to start this series.
I'm loving the growing dynamic between Edra and Jordan, the push and pull they had in this book was such I wasn't sure if they'd get there this time or if I'd need to wait until book 3.
The bigotry on both sides, the mythos towards the humans and humans towards the mythos is sadly the way many people and countries are towards anyone they deem different or unworthy and I'm hoping at some point in this series the tides turn and everyone starts learning to live together.
I'm loving the dragons as characters and hope they get more book time in future books.
The crimes are interesting as are the ways they need to be handled by both sides in order to fullfill justice on both sides as well as not create more friction. Edra especially has to walk a fine line and it is no wonder he is a knight.
I'm looking forward to diving into book 3.
ellelainey's review against another edition
5.0
2021 Review of Second Edition
** I WAS GIVEN THIS BOOK FOR MY READING PLEASURE **
Greed and Other Dangers, by T.J. Nichols
Mytho, Book 2
★★★★★
269 Pages
3rd person, dual character POV
Themes: romance, shapeshifting, creatures
Triggers: mentions of drug taking, addiction, violence
Genre: MM Romance, LGBT, Urban Fantasy, Shapeshifters
~
World-Building: ★★★★★
Heat: ★★★★☆
Chemistry: ★★★★★
Plot: ★★★★★
Romance: ★★★★★
~
Greed and Other Dangers is a brilliant continuation of the series. Expanding on the world-building to explore a more personal side of mytho, and elevating the tension between Jordan and Edra, with the prospect of actually becoming mates. The whole human-mytho mating angle is really well integrated into the criminal investigation, though there's a flip from Book 1. While Book 1 had a 70% focus on the criminal investigation (as a way to bring Jordan and Edra together), this book flips to spend that 70% exploring their relationship and how it functions in unison with their work together. A delicate balance is made between the relationship and the crime, just as Jordan and Edra have to find a delicate balance between work life and personal life.
As always, Nichols writing style is perfect. The pacing is well arranged to make everything easy to follow yet intriguing. The story is plotted to keep you engaged but never feel like one aspect is more important than the other. Though I'm heavily invested in Edra and Jordan's relationship, I was also equally engaged with the criminal investigation and the politics of mytho vs human.
The book started right away, with a bang. A fire, dragons, and Edra in danger all made a brilliant entryway to a new era of the series. The prologue was the same as Book 1, but as I read them back-to-back, it was easily skipped. Some smaller world-building details were added throughout, where relevant, but never felt like an info-dump.
The entire novel was an emotional rollercoaster, as Jordan and Edra figure out their relationship. From their working relationship, to their intense UST and their uncertainty over whether to mate or not, there was a good amount of angst and sizzling chemistry. With great pacing, a perfect ending and an intriguing criminal investigation, there was so much to enjoy and keep you engaged from start to finish.
I can't wait for the adventure of Book 3.
~
Favourite Quote
“He was fracturing, and great crevasses were opening up as his world, the one he'd made for himself, was destroyed.”
----------------------
Original 2019 review:
** I WAS GIVEN THIS BOOK FOR MY READING PLEASURE **
Reviewed for Divine Magazine
~
Greed and Other Dangers (Mytho #2) by T.J. Nichols
★★★★★
212 Pages
POV: 3rd person, dual POV
Content Warning: contains scenes of drug use, withdrawal, and addiction
I absolutely LOVED this!
Greed and Other Dangers is an incredible continuation of the story begun in Lust and Other Drugs. The Mythos series is shaping up to be another fantastic story from T.J. Nichol's imagination. Full of magic, mystery, and desire, it's a combination of all great things in the paranormal world.
The book begins with the same Prologue as Book 1 – setting up the world for anyone who has spent some time since reading the first book. It also gives a Previously chapter, which lets readers catch up, before delving back into this complex and clever worldbuilding. I loved that they were included, but I didn't require either as I binged straight from Book 1 into Book 2.
After book 1, I was already madly in love with Jordan and Edra, but this book cemented them in my heart. Their adventures within the Mythos community, and their budding relationship with each other, were nothing short of engaging and endearing. Their sizzling relationship offered constant twists and turns, at times sweet and at times sinful, it's everything you could hope for.
I was surprised to see Carly's prejudices, but unsurprised by Ardel's caution and wariness. The continuation of the mermaid plot and the reminder of the satyr plotline from Book 1 both made sure that this felt like a true continuation. The exploration of the greater dragons was a really nice touch, as was Sinner's change of attitude. I have to admit, I'm intrigued if Lyo survived the collapse afterall, as it would be perfect timing for him to pop-up again now that Edra is mated again. I can't wait to see how that part of their lives pans out and whether Lyo's memory (or the dragon himself) will appear later.
The exploration of Jordan's addiction to Bliss was excellently handled. The conflict, the stress, and the way that it potentially compromised his relationship with Edra was so nicely explored that I never felt off-footed or disinterested. I loved seeing them fight their way through the problem, try to find solutions, and actually talk about their problems. So many books use the miscommunication or misunderstanding aspect as a way to separate a couple or offer angst, but this book kept to the character's personalities and made sure they showed the maturity and care for their relationship that brought them together to talk it out. They both tried to find solutions, at every way through their relationship, even before there was one.
I love that the two books can be binge read and feel like one solid book, rather than various issues of the same series. Not many authors can manage to do that, but T.J. Nichols proved themselves capable of this when I first read the Studies in Demonology series. I'm now secure in knowing that I can pick up any of their books and never fail to be engaged and captivated.
Though each book contains a complete storyline, I love that each and every one is connected and continues on from the next, crafting a true series. And I'm beyond thrilled that there is another book to come. I can't wait to read more from Jordan and Edra.
Greed and Other Dangers is a five-star riot of magic, mystery, and romance that gets your pulse racing, your hands sweating, and leaves you craving more. Like Bliss it creeps under your skin and brings nothing but pleasure. I can't wait for the next book, and to get these in paperback, to join the Studies in Demonology trilogy already on my shelf.
~
Favourite Quotes
“Edra was still looking straight ahead, as though he couldn’t bear to even glance at Jordan. His heart was filled with broken glass, and every beat cut and bled.”
“He was fracturing, and great crevasses were opening up as his world, the one he’d made for himself, was destroyed.”
** I WAS GIVEN THIS BOOK FOR MY READING PLEASURE **
Greed and Other Dangers, by T.J. Nichols
Mytho, Book 2
★★★★★
269 Pages
3rd person, dual character POV
Themes: romance, shapeshifting, creatures
Triggers: mentions of drug taking, addiction, violence
Genre: MM Romance, LGBT, Urban Fantasy, Shapeshifters
~
World-Building: ★★★★★
Heat: ★★★★☆
Chemistry: ★★★★★
Plot: ★★★★★
Romance: ★★★★★
~
Greed and Other Dangers is a brilliant continuation of the series. Expanding on the world-building to explore a more personal side of mytho, and elevating the tension between Jordan and Edra, with the prospect of actually becoming mates. The whole human-mytho mating angle is really well integrated into the criminal investigation, though there's a flip from Book 1. While Book 1 had a 70% focus on the criminal investigation (as a way to bring Jordan and Edra together), this book flips to spend that 70% exploring their relationship and how it functions in unison with their work together. A delicate balance is made between the relationship and the crime, just as Jordan and Edra have to find a delicate balance between work life and personal life.
As always, Nichols writing style is perfect. The pacing is well arranged to make everything easy to follow yet intriguing. The story is plotted to keep you engaged but never feel like one aspect is more important than the other. Though I'm heavily invested in Edra and Jordan's relationship, I was also equally engaged with the criminal investigation and the politics of mytho vs human.
The book started right away, with a bang. A fire, dragons, and Edra in danger all made a brilliant entryway to a new era of the series. The prologue was the same as Book 1, but as I read them back-to-back, it was easily skipped. Some smaller world-building details were added throughout, where relevant, but never felt like an info-dump.
The entire novel was an emotional rollercoaster, as Jordan and Edra figure out their relationship. From their working relationship, to their intense UST and their uncertainty over whether to mate or not, there was a good amount of angst and sizzling chemistry. With great pacing, a perfect ending and an intriguing criminal investigation, there was so much to enjoy and keep you engaged from start to finish.
I can't wait for the adventure of Book 3.
~
Favourite Quote
“He was fracturing, and great crevasses were opening up as his world, the one he'd made for himself, was destroyed.”
----------------------
Original 2019 review:
** I WAS GIVEN THIS BOOK FOR MY READING PLEASURE **
Reviewed for Divine Magazine
~
Greed and Other Dangers (Mytho #2) by T.J. Nichols
★★★★★
212 Pages
POV: 3rd person, dual POV
Content Warning: contains scenes of drug use, withdrawal, and addiction
I absolutely LOVED this!
Greed and Other Dangers is an incredible continuation of the story begun in Lust and Other Drugs. The Mythos series is shaping up to be another fantastic story from T.J. Nichol's imagination. Full of magic, mystery, and desire, it's a combination of all great things in the paranormal world.
The book begins with the same Prologue as Book 1 – setting up the world for anyone who has spent some time since reading the first book. It also gives a Previously chapter, which lets readers catch up, before delving back into this complex and clever worldbuilding. I loved that they were included, but I didn't require either as I binged straight from Book 1 into Book 2.
After book 1, I was already madly in love with Jordan and Edra, but this book cemented them in my heart. Their adventures within the Mythos community, and their budding relationship with each other, were nothing short of engaging and endearing. Their sizzling relationship offered constant twists and turns, at times sweet and at times sinful, it's everything you could hope for.
I was surprised to see Carly's prejudices, but unsurprised by Ardel's caution and wariness. The continuation of the mermaid plot and the reminder of the satyr plotline from Book 1 both made sure that this felt like a true continuation. The exploration of the greater dragons was a really nice touch, as was Sinner's change of attitude. I have to admit, I'm intrigued if Lyo survived the collapse afterall, as it would be perfect timing for him to pop-up again now that Edra is mated again. I can't wait to see how that part of their lives pans out and whether Lyo's memory (or the dragon himself) will appear later.
The exploration of Jordan's addiction to Bliss was excellently handled. The conflict, the stress, and the way that it potentially compromised his relationship with Edra was so nicely explored that I never felt off-footed or disinterested. I loved seeing them fight their way through the problem, try to find solutions, and actually talk about their problems. So many books use the miscommunication or misunderstanding aspect as a way to separate a couple or offer angst, but this book kept to the character's personalities and made sure they showed the maturity and care for their relationship that brought them together to talk it out. They both tried to find solutions, at every way through their relationship, even before there was one.
I love that the two books can be binge read and feel like one solid book, rather than various issues of the same series. Not many authors can manage to do that, but T.J. Nichols proved themselves capable of this when I first read the Studies in Demonology series. I'm now secure in knowing that I can pick up any of their books and never fail to be engaged and captivated.
Though each book contains a complete storyline, I love that each and every one is connected and continues on from the next, crafting a true series. And I'm beyond thrilled that there is another book to come. I can't wait to read more from Jordan and Edra.
Greed and Other Dangers is a five-star riot of magic, mystery, and romance that gets your pulse racing, your hands sweating, and leaves you craving more. Like Bliss it creeps under your skin and brings nothing but pleasure. I can't wait for the next book, and to get these in paperback, to join the Studies in Demonology trilogy already on my shelf.
~
Favourite Quotes
“Edra was still looking straight ahead, as though he couldn’t bear to even glance at Jordan. His heart was filled with broken glass, and every beat cut and bled.”
“He was fracturing, and great crevasses were opening up as his world, the one he’d made for himself, was destroyed.”
chloeinbooksland's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
- 2nd: 17/02/2024
3,5/5 (audio)
Maybe because I knew this time around that it was a slow-burn and I was more prepared, so I enjoyed the book and the romance more.
- 1st: 08/01/2023
3,25/5 (ebook)
I enjoyed it. Like the first book, the plot was just ok and the world-building was still the best part of the book.
I was a bit frustrated with the relationship between the main characters and the fact it took most of the book for them to finally get together. When I read a series for the romance, I like having the relationship being an established one in the second book! The “will they, won’t they” quickly got on my nerves and I was thinking of not continuing the series.
Fortunately, they got together in the last quarter or so! I am now excited to read the next book!
3,5/5 (audio)
Maybe because I knew this time around that it was a slow-burn and I was more prepared, so I enjoyed the book and the romance more.
- 1st: 08/01/2023
3,25/5 (ebook)
I enjoyed it. Like the first book, the plot was just ok and the world-building was still the best part of the book.
I was a bit frustrated with the relationship between the main characters and the fact it took most of the book for them to finally get together. When I read a series for the romance, I like having the relationship being an established one in the second book! The “will they, won’t they” quickly got on my nerves and I was thinking of not continuing the series.
Fortunately, they got together in the last quarter or so! I am now excited to read the next book!
xanthe87's review
4.0
(Review of 2021 edition)
A series to be read in order.
Tensions rise in San Francisco as rare dragon eggs are stolen, merfolk cause a lot of damage, and things get more complicated between Jordan and Edra. There are no human/mytho relationships known about, especially not between the SFPD's Mytho police officer and the Liason from Mytho Servo.
There's a lot of drama as they try and balance keeping both communities happy, getting justice for those involved whilst attempting to work out if there is even a possible future relationship between them. Both men have past hurts that they have to deal with along with contemplating the mess that thing will become once the world knows that they are together. Can a human and a lesser dragon be mates? And work colleagues? Can they balance the need for human justice whilst protecting the mythos? Can they even solve any of their cases whilst going up against the prejudice of the humans towards the mythos community? So many questions that leads to intense dramatic moments, both verbal and action.
There's a lot to take in throughout the whole book but it's gripping and entertaining. I enjoyed all aspects of the story and am looking forward to how Jordan and Edra go forward and what case they come up against next.
I received an ARC and am happily giving a review.
A series to be read in order.
Tensions rise in San Francisco as rare dragon eggs are stolen, merfolk cause a lot of damage, and things get more complicated between Jordan and Edra. There are no human/mytho relationships known about, especially not between the SFPD's Mytho police officer and the Liason from Mytho Servo.
There's a lot of drama as they try and balance keeping both communities happy, getting justice for those involved whilst attempting to work out if there is even a possible future relationship between them. Both men have past hurts that they have to deal with along with contemplating the mess that thing will become once the world knows that they are together. Can a human and a lesser dragon be mates? And work colleagues? Can they balance the need for human justice whilst protecting the mythos? Can they even solve any of their cases whilst going up against the prejudice of the humans towards the mythos community? So many questions that leads to intense dramatic moments, both verbal and action.
There's a lot to take in throughout the whole book but it's gripping and entertaining. I enjoyed all aspects of the story and am looking forward to how Jordan and Edra go forward and what case they come up against next.
I received an ARC and am happily giving a review.
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