Princess Consuela

The very first DNF for me. Just couldn't do it.

Revisado: 10-01-24

I can't stand to leave a book unfinished, so I ALWAYS trudge through, even if it's almost too painful to do, but on this one? I have to cry Uncle.
I have read and own more than my share of 'cozy' PNR books/series and this one I just couldn't find anything to hold my interest. Sorry

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Still Hooked!

Revisado: 05-16-24

I have wanted to read these books for a very long time and so happy that I found book 1 available on another platform.
now that I started the series I've plowed through book two and this delightful book three I'm going to keep charging forward onto the next book because I cannot get enough of these characters.

It's a refreshingly different look at PNR for me that is just serious enough to have mystery and Intrigue but has a great love story threaded throughout. that's a super hard balance to achieve and I really applaud AJ for having romance action family the whole package and keeping it tightly woven so the reader remains engaged the entire Journey.

As for the narration: excellent!
I've listened to nearly 900 audiobooks and I think this narrator may be a newer one for me and I will definitely be seeking out more of his work.

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Check Author's website for 1st Audiobook in series

Revisado: 05-14-24

This title has been on my wish list since I signed up for my account but I put it off since the first book wasn't available through Audible.

Now that I solved that issue, I finally purchased this second installment and they are as fun and enjoyable as I thought the series would be.

I plan on purchasing all of the audio books as they are released as I am sure they will all be equally as delightful.

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allll the feels...and more 🥰❤️

Revisado: 05-11-24

Super happy I took a chance on "Clutch," the first book in the series because this journey with the Drake family has such a sweet ride with adventure, spies, twists and turns and I've enjoyed every minute.


Each one of the books in this series has been great in their own special way but Raven (part 1 and part 2) have really been the crown jewel of the entire collection.


I was really hoping as I read the prior books there would be a back story for Raven so I was especially pleased when I found these on Audible.


As Always, Michael Ferraiuolo's narration is OUTSTANDING and truely gives each character their own voice. Also, production quality is top notch so kudos to the team for putting the audio book together.


Caution: If you try to read this book without having already completed previous books in the series, you will not understand the significance of what this couple has lived through over the course of their relationship....Could you pick this book up and jump in without reading any of the previous books? Sure. But you would be cheating yourself out of an exceptional love story with one of the greatest HEAs I've read in quite a long time.
So do yourself a favor and get the whole friggin collection because it's definitely a series you'll want to go back and re-read again and again.

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Strong FMC, good supporting cast

Revisado: 03-21-24

Not bad. I read A LOT of PNR and I really appreciated that the FMC was strong and independent. She wasn't written as a weak, subservient damsel waiting for her knight to rescue her. She works to rescue herself.
Her BFF is a wonderful addition to the cast and the tension with the male characters adds some YA spice.
As always, Nicole Poole did an OUTSTANDING job narrating and should receive 5 stars for her performance 👏
Overall, not a bad series so far.
I'll be moving on to the next installment.

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Sad. Lots of potential but did not deliver.

Revisado: 02-26-24

I'm a HUGE L.G. Estrella fan and I can't say enough great things about Fred Berman as a narrator. They generally make a phenomenal team.
That's why I'm shocked to be sitting here writing this review right now, because I sincerely feel this book fell unbelievably below the mark.

I made it to chapter 5 before I started questioning when the action and character dialog would begin.
(If you have read L.G. before, you will understand some of their work gives a lengthy back story to set up the plot, so this extended explanation did not seem unusual.)

At chapter 5 however, I started skipping ahead to see if there was ANY dialog with other characters AT ALL, since the narrator previously mentioned a spouse, I thought maybe that had some relevance to a later storyline, but sadly, no.

it seems this is just an encyclopedia as one reviewer already mentioned.

I hoped there was more substance to this book than just ramblings about monsters and how to kill them.
I wanted an adventure with characters I could cheer and vilians who weren't really all that evil (Timmy 🥰)

So I'll have to give this particular book a pass and hold out for more Attempted Vampirism, Cosmic Delivery, Hungry Dragons, and no-so-evil necromancers.

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Spellweaver #2

Revisado: 01-25-24

For this second book in the Spellweaver Series, it continues where book 1 (Night Realm) left off.
I am a little less impressed by the FMC in this installment. her inner monolog is more irritating, niave and "poor me" in this book, which was very different than how she was portrayed in Night Realm. Previously she was timid and reserved, sure, even niave, But a victim? No, not at all. She took every opportunity to fight back or figure out a way through.
But not this time...

And once again, I felt the storyline was dragging on and I was ready to wrap things up about an 1 1/2 from the actual ending. For those of you reading, that would have been around chapter 23/24.

If you are planning to listen to the Audiobook, the narrators are fabulous as always.

I will be moving on to book 3 of the Spellweaver Series. (There's a secondary character I'm hoping gets more page time. 😁 )

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Night Realm, initial impression

Revisado: 01-24-24

First, let me begin by stating I have already read several series by Annette Marie, so I'm familiar with her writing style and content. Most authors don't deviate far from what they do well or what they know works so I was a little disappointed in this installment in some ways.

As far as the storyline and character development, I think she did a great job and had a new, fresh approach. I'm happy to keep reading and I'm somewhat invested in the characters journey. At least enough to continue to the next book in the series.

What I didn't enjoy was the world the characters spent 99% of the book in. I was ready to move on about 2/3 through the book to a new setting but it just seemed to drag on and on and on and on.
I understand it was probably necessary for the storyline but I felt like there was a lot of "filler" that could have been eliminated to move the story forward.
I can remember thinking as I was listening, "is this a Tolstoy thing? Is she getting paid by word/page?"
At the very end, the characters have moved on to a new environment. I'm optimistic things will move forward at the action-packed, fast-paced style we've become accustomed to from Ms. Marie.

After finishing this book, I was surprised to find this it the 6th book of another series, Steel & Stone, but the 1st of a spin-off series, Spell Weaver.
I may go back and begin the original series (Stone & Steel) first before going on to the next book in the spin-off since I like to ensure I know all the characters and storylines as I move through the Authors world.

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Great Start!

Revisado: 01-21-24

Silver Staked was a great break from some of the heavier stuff I usually read but it still has a lot of action to hold my interest.
I really enjoyed that both of the heroines are written as strong women and not indecisive shrinking violets.
I'll definitely be finishing the series.

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Well...

Revisado: 01-21-24

Still spicy, more sweet, slow start but once the action picks up, it seems to flow much better. I'm not a reader who enjoys drama and angst so for me, the beginning took a while to muddle through while the triad worked through their relationship BS.
As the book description already mentions, someone threatens Meg and they pull themselves together to take care of the problem.

Of all 6 books in the series I read, this was probably the hardest for me to get through and I didn't know if I would go on to #3.
BUT, OMG, yes, I am glad I did.
To both. Finishing #2 and moving on to #3.

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