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noemi1010's review against another edition
4.0
After having saved the daughter of the local werewolf Alpha, Carey, Jacky has hallowed the Alpha and his children to move on her territory after he decided to step down from his role as an alpha. However, due to this Jacky's heritage has come common knowledge in the supernatural community and she wants to do better by her family. When one of her brothers disappear longer than he was supposed to, she offers to help together with her new werewolf friend, Heath.
The more I read of this series, the better it becomes. I cannot put it down!
The more I read of this series, the better it becomes. I cannot put it down!
clockworkbook's review
5.0
4.5 - Family and Honor was so good. Huge character growth for Jacky. Heath learns more about Jacky after rounds of 20 questions. I am excited to see more of Jacky and Heath together, definitely a slow burn, but the attraction is finally vocalized and Jacky references Heath as "my wolf" in her thoughts. I love the look into the rest of the family too.
kzimm2024's review
4.0
2nd book, I liked this a little better than the first. It is reminiscent of the Mercy books but personally they seem easier to follow and read. The Mercy books are more involved (not sure if that is the word) and these just seem less "twisty-turny". Maybe its due to less characters to follow.
ANYWAY- good story, strong plot, teasing romance with Heath as they build up their trust and reliance in each other. This one picks up a few months after the Dallas incident and had Vampires who are taking out unsuspecting Campers and other supernatural food sources.
Her renewed connection with her family is promising as well as the future roles they want her to take over. I am interested to see where this leads.
ANYWAY- good story, strong plot, teasing romance with Heath as they build up their trust and reliance in each other. This one picks up a few months after the Dallas incident and had Vampires who are taking out unsuspecting Campers and other supernatural food sources.
Her renewed connection with her family is promising as well as the future roles they want her to take over. I am interested to see where this leads.
haley94's review
3.0
Okay so.. I thought i’d give this series a go because I’ve really been struggling to find a good book series lately and this series has good ratings and reviews.
Having said that I feel like this book has so much potential, but it’s not one of those gripping books that you can’t put down until it’s finished.
Some of the sentences are incomplete, the characters explain things unnecessarily or the wording just isn’t quite right. I can’t quite put my finger on it but the way it’s written and the wording frustrates me sometimes.
I’m going to stick it out and see where this series goes because as I said before it does have potential and I really want to see Jacky and Heaths relationship progress.
Having said that I feel like this book has so much potential, but it’s not one of those gripping books that you can’t put down until it’s finished.
Some of the sentences are incomplete, the characters explain things unnecessarily or the wording just isn’t quite right. I can’t quite put my finger on it but the way it’s written and the wording frustrates me sometimes.
I’m going to stick it out and see where this series goes because as I said before it does have potential and I really want to see Jacky and Heaths relationship progress.
katyanaish's review
5.0
I loved this, completely and utterly. I loved finding out more about Jacky's past, and her werecat family (even though I'd like to punch her siblings in the throat). I loved watching her with Jabari as he slowly came to know her. And I really loved watching her situation with Heath continue to evolve, and their relationship continue to grow. The impact they are going to have on their world... I can't freaking wait.
I'm dyyyyyying for the next book.
Re-read April 2020
This is definitely my favorite of the series so far. I love the slow unfolding of Heath and Jacky's relationship, and how he clearly feels so much more for her than he lets on - he's so defensive of her! I love the reveal of details on her relationship with Hasan and his other children. I love the development of Jabari - I started out wanting to punch him in the throat, but I ended up finding he was really endearing.
Re-read Sept 2020
Yep. Unquestionably my favorite of the series. So, so good.
Re-read Dec 2021 (after book 7 read)
It's like choosing your favorite child, but I still think this is my favorite. Family is such a core part of this series, and Jacky's complicated relationship with her werecat family is one of the best parts. I love them and hate them at the same time.
I'm dyyyyyying for the next book.
Re-read April 2020
This is definitely my favorite of the series so far. I love the slow unfolding of Heath and Jacky's relationship, and how he clearly feels so much more for her than he lets on - he's so defensive of her! I love the reveal of details on her relationship with Hasan and his other children. I love the development of Jabari - I started out wanting to punch him in the throat, but I ended up finding
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his awkward attempts at forming a relationship with her ... as well as his frank self-assessment, in the call with his family, where he expressed his realization that they'd utterly fucked up with her...Re-read Sept 2020
Yep. Unquestionably my favorite of the series. So, so good.
Re-read Dec 2021 (after book 7 read)
It's like choosing your favorite child, but I still think this is my favorite. Family is such a core part of this series, and Jacky's complicated relationship with her werecat family is one of the best parts. I love them and hate them at the same time.
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They continually fuck up with her and it breaks my heart, but the threads of relationship that are there... I just desperately want it to work out. I feel like they make each other better, and Jacky deserves a family that fiercely loves her.meera01's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
This was better than the first book where the novel moved faster. We got to meet more of the main character's family and see some of the dynamics. The mystery part was interesting too with more development of the supernatural community. The writing could be better but I am still going to keep going.
gypsydawn's review against another edition
5.0
When the chance came to pick up an ARC of this highly anticipated novel, I jumped feet first into the fray! Book 1 blew me away, and Book 2, with its continuing saga, drama and family alliances, has proven no different. Honestly, I want to be Jacky when I grow up, even though she personally seems to think she's a failure to all Werecat kind.
The repercussions of previous events and actions are coming back to bite Jacky hard, dragging her into a political world she never really wanted to be part of. As the youngest child of basic Royalty, she has little choice but to step in and step up, especially if she wants to assuage the damage breaking the rules has caused. It's a journey, an adventure - and of course, it's dangerous.
In other words, it's freaking wonderful.
Pros:
~ Fast Paced.
~ Carey, she doesn't appear much here, but she matters throughout the entire narrative.
~ Heath... I am half in love with this Alpha Werewolf.
~ Family dynamics.
~ Revelations: Certain things are shared and we learn more about Jacky's past and her place in this world.
~ Well written.
~Flows well.
Cons:
~ I am getting very antsy about "Shane"....
Perspective
First Person, Single POV
Ending Type
Episodic, pseudo Cliffhanger
Rating
R for violence
Romantic Dynamic
M/F (but not the prime focus of the story - this is not a PNR)
Character Age Range
36+ (She was turned at 26 human years)
My Final Verdict on Family and Honor
A thoroughly enjoyable Urban Fantasy with great characters, a lush world and action galore. It blends subtle flirting with blood and mayhem, offering peeks into the inner workings of major species while still teasing the mystery that surrounds the factions. It's fast, tumultuous and engrossing. A definite TBR or buy now.
The repercussions of previous events and actions are coming back to bite Jacky hard, dragging her into a political world she never really wanted to be part of. As the youngest child of basic Royalty, she has little choice but to step in and step up, especially if she wants to assuage the damage breaking the rules has caused. It's a journey, an adventure - and of course, it's dangerous.
In other words, it's freaking wonderful.
*I received an ARC of this book and am lucky enough to be able to share my honest opinion*
Pros:
~ Fast Paced.
~ Carey, she doesn't appear much here, but she matters throughout the entire narrative.
~ Heath... I am half in love with this Alpha Werewolf.
~ Family dynamics.
~ Revelations: Certain things are shared and we learn more about Jacky's past and her place in this world.
~ Well written.
~Flows well.
Cons:
~ I am getting very antsy about "Shane"....
Perspective
First Person, Single POV
Ending Type
Episodic, pseudo Cliffhanger
Rating
R for violence
Romantic Dynamic
M/F (but not the prime focus of the story - this is not a PNR)
Character Age Range
36+ (She was turned at 26 human years)
My Final Verdict on Family and Honor
A thoroughly enjoyable Urban Fantasy with great characters, a lush world and action galore. It blends subtle flirting with blood and mayhem, offering peeks into the inner workings of major species while still teasing the mystery that surrounds the factions. It's fast, tumultuous and engrossing. A definite TBR or buy now.
tessisreading2's review against another edition
3.0
There is so much padding in this book. We spend a significant amount of time bumming around Jacky's small town as she hangs with Carey, Heath, and Landon, and there's really not much point to any of it besides managing page count; while the actual plot resolution, when we get to the actual plot, is rushed. It was fine but these are clearly being written to a deadline.
starlitbooknerd's review against another edition
5.0
Awesome
It was really cool to learn more about Jackie‘s family and all the relationships involved with that! I can’t wait to see what happens next!!
It was really cool to learn more about Jackie‘s family and all the relationships involved with that! I can’t wait to see what happens next!!
j_j_catcrazydragon's review
3.0
Getting better.
A definite improvement on book one. Though it started out slow and awkward, it got a lot better.
Dialogue was way better, as was the story’s flow, and lack of repetition that filled the first.
Still lacked the range of characters you normally get with Urban Fantasies.
The characters weren’t as likeable this time around until the end, but were also a lot better rounded out. I found some parts of their development very frustrating and hypocritical at times.
At some points the characters forgave too easily, and at others passed judgement too easily.
It was a weird convergence of naïve morals, and judgemental indifference.
Still, I found it a definite improvement, and worth continuing. Hopefully it will continue to grow and develop.
A definite improvement on book one. Though it started out slow and awkward, it got a lot better.
Dialogue was way better, as was the story’s flow, and lack of repetition that filled the first.
Still lacked the range of characters you normally get with Urban Fantasies.
The characters weren’t as likeable this time around until the end, but were also a lot better rounded out. I found some parts of their development very frustrating and hypocritical at times.
At some points the characters forgave too easily, and at others passed judgement too easily.
It was a weird convergence of naïve morals, and judgemental indifference.
Still, I found it a definite improvement, and worth continuing. Hopefully it will continue to grow and develop.