This was - for me - an awesome discovery. A book that I decided to read by an author whom I have not read and who has a series I knew nothing about! I loved the style and enjoyed this new world that I got to explore. The characters are interesting, complex, and challenging in their own way. The plot had twists and turns I did not see coming. The ending was both satisfying and unsatisfying. It both wrapped up the current story but left the reader knowing there is much more to come. I will be going back and reading the series while avidly watching for the next book in this series. ( )

Unfortunately, I do not feel like reviewing. But charlie Adhara has written a completely different, tender, and interesting dynamic within her couple. This isn't Oliver & Cooper, but she deftly puts the intriguing Eli with a hero who is...sweet. and brave. And maybe hiding stuff but not feelings. And it worked really well.

This definitely kept me reading. ( )

I'm generally a little picky about paranormal fantasy/romance, so I didn't really expect much from this. Usually everything within the genre falls somewhere around 3,5 stars for me, but this one was a treat!

The story itself isn't particularly mind blowing or special, but I thought the writing was really solid, and I really liked the characters. They were pretty well written and multifaceted, and I felt like their pasts showed through in their actions. I just really liked reading about them, and I can't wait for the sequel.

I pretty much hate insta love in stories, but I don't mind books where the characters are attracted to each other from the get go, without trying to make me believe they are suddenly in love after having litterally just met. I appreciate an author who recognizes the difference between being in love and having a crush that could potentially lead to more later on.

The mystery aspect was pretty traditionally structured and I didn't really guess the real culprit. Though I have to say, the way the story was told, I don't think I could have guessed it correctly based on the clues and red herrings. I didn't mind too much, though.

This had the perfect balance of tension for me. It held me in its grip from beginning to end, but it managed to do it without making me feel anxious at any point.

I've read the first two books in Adhara's lead up series to this one, and I think I'll have to finish that one while I wait for The Den of Thieves to come out. ( )

Charlie Adhara did it again ( )

A m/m shifter romance mystery. Entertaining. Nice romance, and fair amount of action stemming from the mystery elements. Enjoyable banter between the heroes. This is a bit of a spin-off from a previous series by Adhara. I have not read that one and had no problem following this. ( )