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Watchers
The Watcher
To know her, I must betray the pack.
They call me inferior, defective, unworthy, but alone in the observation room, I find an angel on my monitor. All I want is to be a part of her world, to fit into the mold they claim I don’t suit. But to join her, I’ll have to betray the pack.
I forge my body into one that will meet their expectations, the same way I forge my papers, slipping in amongst them undetected.
I will find her and make her mine.
Syl
Everyone thinks I love it here– the booze, the sex. I’m the perfect party girl, always ready, and willing, like a good pack mother in the breeding program should be. But I hate it. The walls of this place are closing in on me, and the more cycles pass without my conceiving, the more likely I’ll be sent to work the poisoned fields like my sisters. To watch as my fingernails fall out and my hair comes out in clumps– a pointless life of hard labour for the glory of future generations. It’ll be all I’m good for if I can’t have children.
One extension, another three cycles to try, and if I fail to achieve a pregnancy, they’ll load me up and ship me off. I’m luckier than most, but I know this is my last chance. I need to get pregnant, and I’ll do anything to get me there.
Buckle up.
To know her, I must betray the pack.
They call me inferior, defective, unworthy, but alone in the observation room, I find an angel on my monitor. All I want is to be a part of her world, to fit into the mold they claim I don’t suit. But to join her, I’ll have to betray the pack.
I forge my body into one that will meet their expectations, the same way I forge my papers, slipping in amongst them undetected.
I will find her and make her mine.
Syl
Everyone thinks I love it here– the booze, the sex. I’m the perfect party girl, always ready, and willing, like a good pack mother in the breeding program should be. But I hate it. The walls of this place are closing in on me, and the more cycles pass without my conceiving, the more likely I’ll be sent to work the poisoned fields like my sisters. To watch as my fingernails fall out and my hair comes out in clumps– a pointless life of hard labour for the glory of future generations. It’ll be all I’m good for if I can’t have children.
One extension, another three cycles to try, and if I fail to achieve a pregnancy, they’ll load me up and ship me off. I’m luckier than most, but I know this is my last chance. I need to get pregnant, and I’ll do anything to get me there.
Buckle up.
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Published June 27, 2024
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August 7, 2024I enjoyed BREEDER (Book One), but I'm still trying to make up my mind if I want to continue reading this. I'm not a huge fan of multiple partners, and well, this wasn't RH, but simultaneously the heroine being fucked by so many males before she met THE ONE was kind of unsettling to me. Ergo, I'm not turned on but rather off.
May revisit again one day when I'm looking for some poly smut.
May revisit again one day when I'm looking for some poly smut.
June 15, 2024
I truly recommend that you read Breeders before reading Watchers. I read watchers first followed by Breeders, and it made more sense.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS BOOK IS BIG ON THE BREEDER TROPE, SO IT MIGHT NOT BE EVERYONE'S CUP OF TEA
Let's break the characters down:
Syl's story of having to breed and become a pack mother, even though she has no interest of having a child ("I’d get pregnant, go have the babies—or baby—pass them off to the aunties, and never come back again.") or work in the fields and face the reality of becoming burnt like her sister. Pretending to be okay and acting like the life of the party (being the party girl) just to fulfil her obligation.
In my point of view, Faye Knightly has a subliminal message within this story. A lot of women still experience (zero free will or just experience the illusion of free will.)
Womens careers are still being dictated by society and the system (don't forget the gender pay gap..)
Then, there is the very sensitive matter of not having children, whether by choice or infertility. How many women get ostracised for it.
The Watcher, well, where do I start... (Side note I find Stalking super romantic and feel it is the purest form of love and devotion... don't worry, I already started discussing this matter with my psychologist 🫣😂)
Instantly being obsessed with a person just by observing them, for me, that is the perfect start to a love story... He has to pretend to be someone else to get closer to his obsession - taking a risk. The issue of having a chronic condition and being socially excluded for it also gets portrayed in this story.
There is a lot of orgis and a lot of masks... from the physical masks to the masks we hide behind.
P.S. I love the fact that the FMC has the mouth of a sailor, making her feel normal, especially because she lives with a bunch of men.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS BOOK IS BIG ON THE BREEDER TROPE, SO IT MIGHT NOT BE EVERYONE'S CUP OF TEA
Let's break the characters down:
Syl's story of having to breed and become a pack mother, even though she has no interest of having a child ("I’d get pregnant, go have the babies—or baby—pass them off to the aunties, and never come back again.") or work in the fields and face the reality of becoming burnt like her sister. Pretending to be okay and acting like the life of the party (being the party girl) just to fulfil her obligation.
In my point of view, Faye Knightly has a subliminal message within this story. A lot of women still experience (zero free will or just experience the illusion of free will.)
Womens careers are still being dictated by society and the system (don't forget the gender pay gap..)
Then, there is the very sensitive matter of not having children, whether by choice or infertility. How many women get ostracised for it.
The Watcher, well, where do I start... (Side note I find Stalking super romantic and feel it is the purest form of love and devotion... don't worry, I already started discussing this matter with my psychologist 🫣😂)
Instantly being obsessed with a person just by observing them, for me, that is the perfect start to a love story... He has to pretend to be someone else to get closer to his obsession - taking a risk. The issue of having a chronic condition and being socially excluded for it also gets portrayed in this story.
There is a lot of orgis and a lot of masks... from the physical masks to the masks we hide behind.
P.S. I love the fact that the FMC has the mouth of a sailor, making her feel normal, especially because she lives with a bunch of men.
June 18, 2024
I love a good post-apocalyptic/dystopian read. I signed up for Watchers, but decided to snag Breeders on KU first and am so glad I did.
Breeders set the tone and base for what is going on in the world. Watchers continued it. I love the little details that were tossed in from the first book…like the door handle and movie.
This series packs on the breeder trope hard so if that’s not your thing then consider yourself warned.
I loved Syl/Bash(Ashton)’s journey and how protective and possessive he was with her. It was interesting to see where they started and how it ended up by the end of the book. The way the bond started was so different from the couple in the first book finding their bond! Also loved the growth of Jace in this too and hope he gets a HEA.
I am not sure what is meant for the series but am glad I stumbled upon this opportunity to read it and will keep my eye out for more from this world because I am invested and finding myself also loving the shifters in this series.
Breeders set the tone and base for what is going on in the world. Watchers continued it. I love the little details that were tossed in from the first book…like the door handle and movie.
This series packs on the breeder trope hard so if that’s not your thing then consider yourself warned.
I loved Syl/Bash(Ashton)’s journey and how protective and possessive he was with her. It was interesting to see where they started and how it ended up by the end of the book. The way the bond started was so different from the couple in the first book finding their bond! Also loved the growth of Jace in this too and hope he gets a HEA.
I am not sure what is meant for the series but am glad I stumbled upon this opportunity to read it and will keep my eye out for more from this world because I am invested and finding myself also loving the shifters in this series.
June 15, 2024
at the beginning it took me a while to get hooked on the story. It felt for me that it was not finding its rythm until it did, more or less at 25% of the book, and then I couldn't stop reading it.
I liked Ashton/Bash from the beginning, him being smart, calculating his moves and protecting Syl. Syl, with all the traumas she went through, was a bit selfish (eventhough it could be also being focused on achieving her objective) and not thinking she may not be the only one that has problems, like she lacked being observant in my opinion.
Overall the story is nice and interesting to read, none of the characters are perfect, yet is what we like about them
I liked Ashton/Bash from the beginning, him being smart, calculating his moves and protecting Syl. Syl, with all the traumas she went through, was a bit selfish (eventhough it could be also being focused on achieving her objective) and not thinking she may not be the only one that has problems, like she lacked being observant in my opinion.
Overall the story is nice and interesting to read, none of the characters are perfect, yet is what we like about them
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 19, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
a dark dystopian werewolf read with an obsessive stalker?? say no more i’m hooked. syl is desperate to avoid the burning fields, in order to do so she’s forced to become a pack mother. she must get pregnant in the final cycle or she will have the same fate as her sister.
when our watcher finally gets in, that’s when the real magic happens. such a good read!!
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
a dark dystopian werewolf read with an obsessive stalker?? say no more i’m hooked. syl is desperate to avoid the burning fields, in order to do so she’s forced to become a pack mother. she must get pregnant in the final cycle or she will have the same fate as her sister.
when our watcher finally gets in, that’s when the real magic happens. such a good read!!
February 13, 2025
I really love these books!
I get so invested in Faye Knightly’s stories and this series in particular. The connection between Syl and Bash is something I have been craving. Yes, there is some angst to get through and it was rough at times to watch things unfold but where they end up feels so earned. It was also really great to catch up with the characters from the first book!
Loved it!!
I get so invested in Faye Knightly’s stories and this series in particular. The connection between Syl and Bash is something I have been craving. Yes, there is some angst to get through and it was rough at times to watch things unfold but where they end up feels so earned. It was also really great to catch up with the characters from the first book!
Loved it!!
June 20, 2024
I enjoyed the story but did not enjoy the repetitive writing.
January 26, 2025
Just a weird different point of view of the society in book 1. It felt like I was almost reading the same book with how similar the struggles and emotions felt. I was hoping for a continuation of the characters in the first book.
June 16, 2024
After a slow start and having some trouble connecting with the main characters, this book left me sated with a good ending.
Watchers is set in a truly horrific dystopian nightmare world. This pack of wolf shifters lives in a compound that is not only depressing, but horrifically abusive, as well.
Pack members are given jobs, with no choice as to what job they have. Women either breed, or work to death. Men are either useful, or tucked away into a dark cell to keep the breeders “safe” by watching them on a grainy television screen.
It’s so disturbing, and the setting really came through right from the start.
It seems there are four different “ways” of living for the pack members.
-The apartments for mothers, children, and “aunties.”
-the dorms for those who are actively breeding
-the fields where pack members who can’t breed are worked to death
-the dark and depressing building/dorms where those who watch are housed AND work.
The apartments/family area reminds me of communist blocks. They have divided areas for visiting, apartments for mothers and their children (if they want to raise them), and game rooms that seem super depressing.
The dorms are party and sex central, but in the worst way. Women are encouraged to drink, party, and have as much sex as possible, and never turn down a partner, so they can breed more pack members. They have a few months to breed, or they’re sent to the fields. Each female breeder has her heat induced once a month, and the male breeders come in one after the other to try to get her pregnant. No intimacy, no love, no tenderness, no “unnecessary” touching, and no privacy. In the dorms, they have intercourse everywhere, and the whole building is meant to be used as such (there are chairs and stools in the showers so the women can sit while being railed when they get too tired.)
It’s a massive gang bang at all times. They’re not meant to connect or have favorites. They’re meant to have meaningless sex, at least in the way of emotion.
The watchers and those in the field are called “defective” because they are either unable to, or unfavorable, to breed. They’re ostracized, sterilized, and separated from forming any friendships.
The whole compound is separated and everyone is made “other” from everyone else.
The story truly turned around into an eye-opening experience at the end, when our main characters, Syl and Bash/Ashton finally get past their communication issues.
Syl is selfish, but I completely understand it. She is scared and wants to be free. She wants to be useful so she can live a life where she won’t die in the fields. But, her selfishness means she isn’t very observant. And the mask she wears makes her convince herself that she needs to endure abuse and humiliation. It’s very sad. She’s afraid of feelings, and when she meets Bash, it causes an onslaught of so many of them, she can hardly focus.
Bash is so back and forth on his self-worth. One minute he thinks of himself as nothing, while the next he is confident and knows what to do. Gives the reader a bit of whiplash.
However, I think seeing the turmoil of his self-worth makes his character development really great.
Overall- good read once you get past the first 1/4. Really enjoyed the ending, and the smut between the main characters was great, even tender a lot of the time.
Watchers is set in a truly horrific dystopian nightmare world. This pack of wolf shifters lives in a compound that is not only depressing, but horrifically abusive, as well.
Pack members are given jobs, with no choice as to what job they have. Women either breed, or work to death. Men are either useful, or tucked away into a dark cell to keep the breeders “safe” by watching them on a grainy television screen.
It’s so disturbing, and the setting really came through right from the start.
It seems there are four different “ways” of living for the pack members.
-The apartments for mothers, children, and “aunties.”
-the dorms for those who are actively breeding
-the fields where pack members who can’t breed are worked to death
-the dark and depressing building/dorms where those who watch are housed AND work.
The apartments/family area reminds me of communist blocks. They have divided areas for visiting, apartments for mothers and their children (if they want to raise them), and game rooms that seem super depressing.
The dorms are party and sex central, but in the worst way. Women are encouraged to drink, party, and have as much sex as possible, and never turn down a partner, so they can breed more pack members. They have a few months to breed, or they’re sent to the fields. Each female breeder has her heat induced once a month, and the male breeders come in one after the other to try to get her pregnant. No intimacy, no love, no tenderness, no “unnecessary” touching, and no privacy. In the dorms, they have intercourse everywhere, and the whole building is meant to be used as such (there are chairs and stools in the showers so the women can sit while being railed when they get too tired.)
It’s a massive gang bang at all times. They’re not meant to connect or have favorites. They’re meant to have meaningless sex, at least in the way of emotion.
The watchers and those in the field are called “defective” because they are either unable to, or unfavorable, to breed. They’re ostracized, sterilized, and separated from forming any friendships.
The whole compound is separated and everyone is made “other” from everyone else.
The story truly turned around into an eye-opening experience at the end, when our main characters, Syl and Bash/Ashton finally get past their communication issues.
Syl is selfish, but I completely understand it. She is scared and wants to be free. She wants to be useful so she can live a life where she won’t die in the fields. But, her selfishness means she isn’t very observant. And the mask she wears makes her convince herself that she needs to endure abuse and humiliation. It’s very sad. She’s afraid of feelings, and when she meets Bash, it causes an onslaught of so many of them, she can hardly focus.
Bash is so back and forth on his self-worth. One minute he thinks of himself as nothing, while the next he is confident and knows what to do. Gives the reader a bit of whiplash.
However, I think seeing the turmoil of his self-worth makes his character development really great.
Overall- good read once you get past the first 1/4. Really enjoyed the ending, and the smut between the main characters was great, even tender a lot of the time.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 27, 2024
What a Rollercoaster ride that was!! My emotions were up and down and all around!! I'm so glad we get to see a glimpse of how Cass and Dame are doing!! I really loved them as a couple and I hope we get more as this series progresses!! This story though was about Bash and Syl! I'm so glad we got to see the other side of her. From the first book she was just a desperate woman who wasn't exactly the nicest. In this book we get to see the motivation behind her actions and how Pack Singer and it's ways has effected so many people and their psyche. This book was a little deeper on that side in that we see 2 new sides to the issue than from book 1. I felt for both of them as they struggled to fit into roles that neither of them wanted or had a choice in. The rules forced on them by the pack also affected their other relationships with family members as we see detailed even more in this book. I really liked how all this was explained and explored throughout this book. Also the fact that we didn't know Bash's real name until later was brilliant! Everytime we see things from his perspective it's just The Watcher. Spoiler alert! Bash isn't his actual name! I really liked this story. It was fantastic!
The spice in this book was amazing! The way things were differentiated between sex with someone you care about and have a connection with to just mindless coupling was perfectly done! 5 out of 5 on the spice!! Heck 5 out of 5 overall! I loved this! I feel like everything was done perfectly. I understood the characters, their motivations, their pain so perfectly in these few pages. I wanted to give Syl a good shake a few times but I also understood WHY she felt the way she did. Just perfection! I hope a certain someone who I despised by the end of book 1 gets a chance to redeem themselves even more. Hopefully they will advocate and help others who they find in a situation like this know that there are other options. They don't have to just be the perfect pack breeders, guards or watchers. Time will tell I guess. I also want more of Pack Cass!! I want to see how things develop more with them! The roles and the additions. How their Pack has affected everyone else in this world. I'm just, I need more. I'm invested now. This world is amazing and I need more of it. This series has been the perfect balance between page burning spice, plot and character development. HIGHLY recommend this series. Omegaverse lovers, shifters lovers, PNR lovers...yeah this is the one! Get it now!!
The spice in this book was amazing! The way things were differentiated between sex with someone you care about and have a connection with to just mindless coupling was perfectly done! 5 out of 5 on the spice!! Heck 5 out of 5 overall! I loved this! I feel like everything was done perfectly. I understood the characters, their motivations, their pain so perfectly in these few pages. I wanted to give Syl a good shake a few times but I also understood WHY she felt the way she did. Just perfection! I hope a certain someone who I despised by the end of book 1 gets a chance to redeem themselves even more. Hopefully they will advocate and help others who they find in a situation like this know that there are other options. They don't have to just be the perfect pack breeders, guards or watchers. Time will tell I guess. I also want more of Pack Cass!! I want to see how things develop more with them! The roles and the additions. How their Pack has affected everyone else in this world. I'm just, I need more. I'm invested now. This world is amazing and I need more of it. This series has been the perfect balance between page burning spice, plot and character development. HIGHLY recommend this series. Omegaverse lovers, shifters lovers, PNR lovers...yeah this is the one! Get it now!!
June 27, 2024
I was pleasantly surprised by this book. This a book heavy on breeding and infertility . So if this is a trigger protect your mental health. In my opinion the talks about infertility are very true to life. It wasn't so bad that I would consider it triggering as someone who's been through that but I also know that some people are more sensitive than others. So if it's something that's just a no-go for you protect yourself. It definitely was a rollercoaster for the emotions it made you feel. This book can be read as a standalone but to get the full effect and to get more information on this particular world. It's a post apocalyptic world. The main point is that there's somebody that's pulling the strings and choosing what people can and cannot be in this world. Our main female character only has two options. She can either be a breeder and a pack mother for the pack or she can work in the burning fields. She doesn't want to work the burning fields and wither away like her sister. This puts a lot of stress and anxiety on Syl to conceive a child that she isn't even sure that she wants. She has to act like the party girl and be open to whatever anybody else wants to help maximize her chances of conceiving. You can tell that this takes a toll on her mental health. The main male character Bash/Anton is a watcher. He is considered a defective wolf because he has asthma. His only job is to watch other people breed for the pack. He insurers that everybody follows the rules and the breeders are safe. At the beginning of the book he basically hates his life and has no will or drive anymore. While he's doing his job he sees Sly and the connection to her as instant. He goes on a mission to get himself in the breeding program to meet her. There are a lot of up and downs between them. They both have this instant connection with each other that they can't understand and it causes lots of stress and misunderstandings between the two. I really loved this story. It resonated with me as someone who has struggled with conception. It's nice to have an author who acknowledges the struggles and represents it in a way that others can see that just because you are different that doesn't mean you are defective. I am excited about the next book.
June 26, 2024
Being defective has led you to this space but an insatiable need will set you free.
The Watcher is a nobody who is look at as nothing more than a defective person who holds so little value all they can do is clean and watch the breeders. Unfortunately his only "defect" is that he has asthma. However, in this world that means you only have one possible choice in life well unless you choose banishment from the pack.
Syl has taken on the Party Girl persona because she can't risk failing like her sister did/ She can't be sent to die in the fields. She knows that she must become a mother or her life will be over. 4 cycles to prove she isn't defective unless she can barter for a few more.
The Watcher has only really ever taken notice to one couple during the breeding parties and that couple should have been reported but he couldn't do it. However, when She comes in he is so captivated by the different face she shows when she thinks no one is watching. He has never been so desperate to know someone nor has he ever been so drawn into a heat.
The watched decides he has to find a way to meet this captivating woman who he can't stop drawing, wanting, and needing. Where there is a will there is a way. However, if he gets caught there will only be the option of banishment because he is to defective to work the fields. As he makes his plans he has no idea why this woman has such a hold on him.
When Syl is lead into her 4th cycle breeding part one of the men is different. She finds that everything with him is different and she can't wait to discover who he is and why she feels differently with the man wearing the Stag mask. What she discovers will change her life in so many ways though will it be in a good or a bad way is still to be determined.
This book was different. I had not read Breeders as I didn't have time yet so I was not sure what to expect. I absolutely love the Watcher and everything that he is. I was cheering for him the entire time and every time something knocked him down he found a way to persevere. This is a great read and there are some twists and turns that I never expected but they fit in perfectly. I never wanted it to end.
The Watcher is a nobody who is look at as nothing more than a defective person who holds so little value all they can do is clean and watch the breeders. Unfortunately his only "defect" is that he has asthma. However, in this world that means you only have one possible choice in life well unless you choose banishment from the pack.
Syl has taken on the Party Girl persona because she can't risk failing like her sister did/ She can't be sent to die in the fields. She knows that she must become a mother or her life will be over. 4 cycles to prove she isn't defective unless she can barter for a few more.
The Watcher has only really ever taken notice to one couple during the breeding parties and that couple should have been reported but he couldn't do it. However, when She comes in he is so captivated by the different face she shows when she thinks no one is watching. He has never been so desperate to know someone nor has he ever been so drawn into a heat.
The watched decides he has to find a way to meet this captivating woman who he can't stop drawing, wanting, and needing. Where there is a will there is a way. However, if he gets caught there will only be the option of banishment because he is to defective to work the fields. As he makes his plans he has no idea why this woman has such a hold on him.
When Syl is lead into her 4th cycle breeding part one of the men is different. She finds that everything with him is different and she can't wait to discover who he is and why she feels differently with the man wearing the Stag mask. What she discovers will change her life in so many ways though will it be in a good or a bad way is still to be determined.
This book was different. I had not read Breeders as I didn't have time yet so I was not sure what to expect. I absolutely love the Watcher and everything that he is. I was cheering for him the entire time and every time something knocked him down he found a way to persevere. This is a great read and there are some twists and turns that I never expected but they fit in perfectly. I never wanted it to end.
June 11, 2024
Okay, I was high most of this book, so please forgive my review. I had to use ChatGPT to help me because my notes were all over the place.
**Book Review: "Watchers" by Faye Knightly**
"Watchers" is a gripping dystopian romance (it's not. I thought this was like a handmaid vibe but it's not. it's werewolves breeding, silly) with werewolf elements. The story centers on Sylvia, who must get pregnant to avoid dire consequences in a world where the motto is "Breed or Burn." This harsh reality is both compelling and dark, reminiscent of "The Handmaid’s Tale" but with a unique twist. (again, no it's not lmao, my bad)
Sylvia's harrowing journey through a strict breeding program is intense, highlighting her struggles and the survival instincts of those around her. The Watcher, a character with stalker-like tendencies, adds suspense and depth to the narrative. His risky actions to protect Sylvia, despite the oppressive environment, bring a complex layer to the story.
Relationships are central to the plot. Sylvia's bond with her friends and her evolving feelings for the Watcher, nicknamed Bash, are well-developed. The werewolf aspect, confirmed through shifting scenes, enriches the narrative with fantasy elements and pack dynamics.
Carter, the antagonist, heightens the tension and danger, while the sketching scenes between Sylvia and Bash offer tender moments amidst the turmoil. The book concludes on a hopeful note as Sylvia and Bash join a welcoming pack.
"Watchers" excels in portraying a vivid, oppressive world where love and survival are intertwined. The characters' struggles are relatable, and their triumphs are hard-earned. This dystopian fantasy with strong, complex characters is a must-read.
**Book Review: "Watchers" by Faye Knightly**
"Watchers" is a gripping dystopian romance (it's not. I thought this was like a handmaid vibe but it's not. it's werewolves breeding, silly) with werewolf elements. The story centers on Sylvia, who must get pregnant to avoid dire consequences in a world where the motto is "Breed or Burn." This harsh reality is both compelling and dark, reminiscent of "The Handmaid’s Tale" but with a unique twist. (again, no it's not lmao, my bad)
Sylvia's harrowing journey through a strict breeding program is intense, highlighting her struggles and the survival instincts of those around her. The Watcher, a character with stalker-like tendencies, adds suspense and depth to the narrative. His risky actions to protect Sylvia, despite the oppressive environment, bring a complex layer to the story.
Relationships are central to the plot. Sylvia's bond with her friends and her evolving feelings for the Watcher, nicknamed Bash, are well-developed. The werewolf aspect, confirmed through shifting scenes, enriches the narrative with fantasy elements and pack dynamics.
Carter, the antagonist, heightens the tension and danger, while the sketching scenes between Sylvia and Bash offer tender moments amidst the turmoil. The book concludes on a hopeful note as Sylvia and Bash join a welcoming pack.
"Watchers" excels in portraying a vivid, oppressive world where love and survival are intertwined. The characters' struggles are relatable, and their triumphs are hard-earned. This dystopian fantasy with strong, complex characters is a must-read.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 7, 2024
I was a bit apprehensive starting this book because I hadn't read one with a heavy breeding trope before and didn't see it becoming a preferred trope. Saying this though I enjoyed this read due to the social politics and roles that are themed throughout. Syl desperately wants a baby but not because she feels like its her role but instead to avoid the consequences of not fulfilling the role society of the pack has given her, her inability to get pregnant in her ideal world is a blessing as she does not want children yet a curse in the reality of the world she lives in. Bash/Ashton experiences the opposite issue where he wants to fit to an accepted role in society yet can't as he is ruled defective for the purpose, once hes faked his way in however it seems like he quickly realises he doesn't want it as his asthma isn't the only thing that makes him unfit for the role, he wants more than just to be good for fucking. Interesting that he downplayed himself but none of the others even questioned him in his alpha moments and Syl didn't see his defection until shown to the point that she had sex with him but didn't see the scars. His reasoning for entering Pack 103C is for Syl, his obsession and love for her is very real, however i feel like she came with a life lesson for him and vice versa for her. The workings of their society, the good and the bad, felt too relatable.
Now that i've finished waffling on ab0ut boring society stuff on to the other points: the story was well written, the characters had personality and life to them, the sex scenes were really good and overall a good book.
Now that i've finished waffling on ab0ut boring society stuff on to the other points: the story was well written, the characters had personality and life to them, the sex scenes were really good and overall a good book.
June 27, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
“I was powerless, pathetic, defective. A Watcher.”
“The message was obvious. I was staring at my future. It was either breed or burn.”
“You like being f*cked by a pack of wolves.”
Watchers is the second book in a series of interconnected standalones. I haven’t read the first book in the series, but that didn’t affect my reading experience.
I liked the relationship development between the FMC, Syl, and the MMC, Bash (or Ashton). The start of their relationship was unconventional, and at times their relationship was a bit rocky, but I liked how it turned out in the end.
At times, I was a bit annoyed with Syl and how selfish she was, not really understanding that other people might have problems too. Ash, on the other hand, was someone I liked straight from the beginning. He was calculated and smart, and I liked how his goal always was to protect Syl, willing to risk everything for her.
I would have loved to learn more about the world itself, as I think it would have brought more depth to the story.
Overall an interesting and captivating read.
I received an ARC of this book and I am voluntarily leaving a review. Receiving ARC didn’t affect my opinion of the book.
“I was powerless, pathetic, defective. A Watcher.”
“The message was obvious. I was staring at my future. It was either breed or burn.”
“You like being f*cked by a pack of wolves.”
Watchers is the second book in a series of interconnected standalones. I haven’t read the first book in the series, but that didn’t affect my reading experience.
I liked the relationship development between the FMC, Syl, and the MMC, Bash (or Ashton). The start of their relationship was unconventional, and at times their relationship was a bit rocky, but I liked how it turned out in the end.
At times, I was a bit annoyed with Syl and how selfish she was, not really understanding that other people might have problems too. Ash, on the other hand, was someone I liked straight from the beginning. He was calculated and smart, and I liked how his goal always was to protect Syl, willing to risk everything for her.
I would have loved to learn more about the world itself, as I think it would have brought more depth to the story.
Overall an interesting and captivating read.
I received an ARC of this book and I am voluntarily leaving a review. Receiving ARC didn’t affect my opinion of the book.
June 28, 2024
I haven't read a shifter book like this one and it was awesome! I went into it not knowing what to expect (I like to go in blind and didn't realize this was book 2!). This story is in a post-apocalyptic/dystopian setting with wolf shifters. It is a dark romance with breeding, infertility, stalking, and fated mates.
We've got Syl who must breed and become a pack mother or be tossed out to work the fields.. Her saying is "Breed or Burn". Bash is the Watcher who was not deemed worthy of breeding. Bash sees Syl during his position of 'Watcher' and has this pull to her that he's never had with anyone else. He goes through and makes many life changes to have a chance to just see and be around Syl. Syl tries to keep it together and do whatever she can to get pregnant and get out of where she is now.
I loved getting to know Syl and Bash and seeing how they came together. Glad we got to see how Syl really feels, why she is the way she is, and how she deals with the hand she was dealt. Bash's obsession and possessiveness of her from beginning to end and see how it evolved into love for the both of them! And then for them to realize that they could be mates and be bonded to each other was amazing! So happy with the ending!
We've got Syl who must breed and become a pack mother or be tossed out to work the fields.. Her saying is "Breed or Burn". Bash is the Watcher who was not deemed worthy of breeding. Bash sees Syl during his position of 'Watcher' and has this pull to her that he's never had with anyone else. He goes through and makes many life changes to have a chance to just see and be around Syl. Syl tries to keep it together and do whatever she can to get pregnant and get out of where she is now.
I loved getting to know Syl and Bash and seeing how they came together. Glad we got to see how Syl really feels, why she is the way she is, and how she deals with the hand she was dealt. Bash's obsession and possessiveness of her from beginning to end and see how it evolved into love for the both of them! And then for them to realize that they could be mates and be bonded to each other was amazing! So happy with the ending!
July 3, 2024
I really enjoy post apocalyptic/distopian books and was extremly happy to get to do an ARC read for book 2 in this series.
Instantly I was pulled back into this world wanting to devour the story as quickly as possible, in hopes that the characters are able to overcome the hurdles created by the society in which they live.
I love the society Faye Knightly has created within this series (even though it is extremely messed). I will give warning that unlike book one this one really leans into the Breeders trope, so if that isn't appealing to you this may not be the book for you.
I love how Bash fights to be able to be with Syl, even though he doubts his own worth. This book really pulls you in and makes you feel for the characters, the society they live in is horrific and you can't help but want them to find a way to be together despite all the hurdles in their way. You see the characters struggles just trying to survive in a society that is determined to beat them down.
"Never exclusive.
You're here to party.
Get laid.
Get pregnant and get out."
I hope in the future we can see more of the new society being built, and how these characters are able to continue to grow.
Instantly I was pulled back into this world wanting to devour the story as quickly as possible, in hopes that the characters are able to overcome the hurdles created by the society in which they live.
I love the society Faye Knightly has created within this series (even though it is extremely messed). I will give warning that unlike book one this one really leans into the Breeders trope, so if that isn't appealing to you this may not be the book for you.
I love how Bash fights to be able to be with Syl, even though he doubts his own worth. This book really pulls you in and makes you feel for the characters, the society they live in is horrific and you can't help but want them to find a way to be together despite all the hurdles in their way. You see the characters struggles just trying to survive in a society that is determined to beat them down.
"Never exclusive.
You're here to party.
Get laid.
Get pregnant and get out."
I hope in the future we can see more of the new society being built, and how these characters are able to continue to grow.
June 17, 2024
ARC Review
Watchers is a compelling and unconventional story that caught me by surprise in the best possible ways. The novel centers around a Breeder and a Watcher, two characters who are strikingly ill-suited for their designated roles. This intriguing premise sets the stage for a captivating exploration of identity and destiny.
Initially, I had reservations about the stalker trope, unsure if it would resonate with me. However, Knightly masterfully turns this potentially unsettling concept into something utterly engaging and, dare I say, delicious. The tension and unexpected twists kept me hooked from beginning to end.
One of the standout elements of Watchers is Knightley's ability to write characters. My favourite is the foul-mouthed and fiery female main character (FMC). Her unabashed use of profanities is both entertaining and refreshing. It's like listening to a string of curse words fly when you stub your toe—raw, real, and relatable. Nothing is off-limits for her, and this unfiltered honesty adds a unique layer of authenticity to her character.
Watchers is a compelling and unconventional story that caught me by surprise in the best possible ways. The novel centers around a Breeder and a Watcher, two characters who are strikingly ill-suited for their designated roles. This intriguing premise sets the stage for a captivating exploration of identity and destiny.
Initially, I had reservations about the stalker trope, unsure if it would resonate with me. However, Knightly masterfully turns this potentially unsettling concept into something utterly engaging and, dare I say, delicious. The tension and unexpected twists kept me hooked from beginning to end.
One of the standout elements of Watchers is Knightley's ability to write characters. My favourite is the foul-mouthed and fiery female main character (FMC). Her unabashed use of profanities is both entertaining and refreshing. It's like listening to a string of curse words fly when you stub your toe—raw, real, and relatable. Nothing is off-limits for her, and this unfiltered honesty adds a unique layer of authenticity to her character.
June 13, 2024
Breed or Burn that is Sylvia’s life motto in Breeder Pack 103C. Syl needs to become pregnant to be seen as useful in her back or she will need to work in the field slowly dying for the rest of her life.
Ashton (Bash) was pronounced defective once he was diagnosed with asthma and could never become a breeder or run a squad for his pack. He begins to think his life as a watcher in the pack is not worth it until he watches Syl’s breeding party and feels a connection.
Now obsessed with Syl and wanting to get close to her Bash does the unthinkable and infiltrates the Breeder Pack 103C disguised as a breeder. Syl also feeling a connection to Bash must decide if she will give into her feelings or continue her push to become a pack mother.
Watchers is a spicy dark romance of two unlikely wolf shifters who are forced into a life they never asked for and must decide the direction in which they will allow their lives to go.
Ashton (Bash) was pronounced defective once he was diagnosed with asthma and could never become a breeder or run a squad for his pack. He begins to think his life as a watcher in the pack is not worth it until he watches Syl’s breeding party and feels a connection.
Now obsessed with Syl and wanting to get close to her Bash does the unthinkable and infiltrates the Breeder Pack 103C disguised as a breeder. Syl also feeling a connection to Bash must decide if she will give into her feelings or continue her push to become a pack mother.
Watchers is a spicy dark romance of two unlikely wolf shifters who are forced into a life they never asked for and must decide the direction in which they will allow their lives to go.
June 28, 2024
Watchers is book 2 of the Breeders series, it’s a dark omegaverse with a twist.
Watchers takes us back to the post apocalyptic breeding program/universe, this time it follows ‘the watcher’ being deemed defective and unworthy he spends his days watching, until he finds his angel on the monitor, to be with her he will have to betray his pack.
Syl with only 3 cycles left, she will do whatever it takes to avoid being sent to the poisonous fields.
Just be mindful before reading some scenes/topics might be sensitive to some, so check the TW/CW before diving in.
First of all I just wanted to say that I was super excited to see that Faye turned these books into a series, I find the whole concept quite unique and interesting. Though it can be read as a standalone I do recommend reading breeders first as it sets the vibe. Again Faye has done a great job with the plot and characters.
Definitely recommend For those who enjoy dark omegaverse with a twist.
Watchers takes us back to the post apocalyptic breeding program/universe, this time it follows ‘the watcher’ being deemed defective and unworthy he spends his days watching, until he finds his angel on the monitor, to be with her he will have to betray his pack.
Syl with only 3 cycles left, she will do whatever it takes to avoid being sent to the poisonous fields.
Just be mindful before reading some scenes/topics might be sensitive to some, so check the TW/CW before diving in.
First of all I just wanted to say that I was super excited to see that Faye turned these books into a series, I find the whole concept quite unique and interesting. Though it can be read as a standalone I do recommend reading breeders first as it sets the vibe. Again Faye has done a great job with the plot and characters.
Definitely recommend For those who enjoy dark omegaverse with a twist.
February 19, 2025
An awesome lead into a trilogy!
I got book one of this series during a stuff your Kindle event and had to stop myself from reading it before I'd finished picking the rest of my books 🤣 idk, something just pulled me towards it and once I did get to reading it I was done in a little over an hour and a half, I ATE it up!
And THEN I found out it was the start of a series!? I've always dabbled in supernatural and paranormal romance, with werewolves being a favorite, and I love being able to find new takes on the genre and fresh views. Both of these books offer a very unique perspective on this post apocalyptic world where duty rules over instinct.
Creatures that are normally powered by their drive for freedom have been subdued by the need to provide for their pack and put themselves last. But with a few chance encounters, things change. Boundaries are pushed, orders are challenged, and spirits are renewed. I am LOVING this series and cannot wait for Guards!
I got book one of this series during a stuff your Kindle event and had to stop myself from reading it before I'd finished picking the rest of my books 🤣 idk, something just pulled me towards it and once I did get to reading it I was done in a little over an hour and a half, I ATE it up!
And THEN I found out it was the start of a series!? I've always dabbled in supernatural and paranormal romance, with werewolves being a favorite, and I love being able to find new takes on the genre and fresh views. Both of these books offer a very unique perspective on this post apocalyptic world where duty rules over instinct.
Creatures that are normally powered by their drive for freedom have been subdued by the need to provide for their pack and put themselves last. But with a few chance encounters, things change. Boundaries are pushed, orders are challenged, and spirits are renewed. I am LOVING this series and cannot wait for Guards!
June 28, 2024
I was so excited this came out! I absolutely loved Breeders so so much so getting to read more from that world was amazing. I loved seeing more into how the pack thinks and works and how it treats its members. Syl and Bash are perfect together and I loved seeing their journey and how hard Bash tried to win the girl (granted going about it the wrong way in some things). I loved Syl, she is so badass and i feel so bad for her poor sister being treated as she is and how her mother treats her and her sister. With the way it ended i am hoping to see more of Syl and Bash in the future and hopefully some other characters from Breeders. Watchers can be read as a stand alone novel, but I highly recommend reading Breeders first so you’ll have a lot more context going into this book. Highly recommend Watchers and Breeders.
July 3, 2024
This is Book 2 in the Breeders Series, and it is a great addition to the continuing story. If you love dystopian romances, this one should be on your TBR.
In this world if you are female, you only have few options. You either are a breeder, pack mother or worker in the fields. You cannot be anything else. Men are assigned roles as either a breeder, watcher or worker.
This is the story of Syl and Bash. Syl is a breeder who is doing her best to remain in the breeder program. Bash is a watcher. It is his job to watch over the breeders. When they fall in love, it defies everything their world stands for.
I loved this story. The plot kept me engaged and I loved the characters. This is such an interesting world this author has created. I cannot wait to see what comes next in this series.
In this world if you are female, you only have few options. You either are a breeder, pack mother or worker in the fields. You cannot be anything else. Men are assigned roles as either a breeder, watcher or worker.
This is the story of Syl and Bash. Syl is a breeder who is doing her best to remain in the breeder program. Bash is a watcher. It is his job to watch over the breeders. When they fall in love, it defies everything their world stands for.
I loved this story. The plot kept me engaged and I loved the characters. This is such an interesting world this author has created. I cannot wait to see what comes next in this series.
July 14, 2024
I absolutely loved these books! The world building was fast paced and the characters were easy to empathize with.
Syl & Bash’s story is so unique. Bash went through so many hoops to be with Syl for her to keep him at arms length for so long. The way their relationship progressed so rapidly near the end of the book was so nice to watch unfold.
These were my first set of Lycan books to read and Faye did not disappoint. I was drawn in from the first chapter and easily soared through the entire book. And the spice was definitely spicing throughout the entire book! I’m not sure if there are any plans for more books in this world, but I would definitely be interested in reading them!
If you’re looking for a hella spicy Lycan romance, look no further because Mrs. Knightly’s got you covered!
Syl & Bash’s story is so unique. Bash went through so many hoops to be with Syl for her to keep him at arms length for so long. The way their relationship progressed so rapidly near the end of the book was so nice to watch unfold.
These were my first set of Lycan books to read and Faye did not disappoint. I was drawn in from the first chapter and easily soared through the entire book. And the spice was definitely spicing throughout the entire book! I’m not sure if there are any plans for more books in this world, but I would definitely be interested in reading them!
If you’re looking for a hella spicy Lycan romance, look no further because Mrs. Knightly’s got you covered!
June 16, 2024
I really liked this book!! It was a different/unique story set in a werewolf setting. I have read so many shifter books and most are the same, but different authors, this one is not like the others. Syl and Bash are so cute together and how they both learned through each other that the government is wrong, not them. So glad they found something different in the end of the story! Also glad that the end made it so I want to see so many more stories of side characters.
I will say like all books, the beginning was a little slow for me, but not unbearable! I think it was more a me thing though because I was so excited for them to actually meet in person that I was reading fast to get to that point.
Arc read
I will say like all books, the beginning was a little slow for me, but not unbearable! I think it was more a me thing though because I was so excited for them to actually meet in person that I was reading fast to get to that point.
Arc read
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 24, 2024
Wow, wow, wow! This book sucked me in, I love Bash and Syl. I’m so glad I read the first book, breeders, first because it gives a greater insight into this book world and I think having that was valuable, but this book could be read separately and still very enjoyable. The author writes out the characters’ motivations very well, and I don’t have moments where I got frustrated with them, everything they did fit with their personality and motives. It moves quickly enough to keep things interesting even with some longer scenes on internal dialogue and working through issues. The spice scenes are superb, very well done. It ends in a satisfying happily ever after! Just go read this book. I got an arc and am leaving a review of my own volition.
June 26, 2024
This is book two in a series of connected standalones.
I thought there was a good balance of new and familiar. There were some return characters, which was a nice little bonus. We get to see a bit more of their stories play out after all that went down in book one.
This book has plenty of spice, reference to knotting, and a unique scene towards the end that I personally haven't read before.
I wasn't as drawn into this story as I was the first one. However, I found it to be much better once the ball got rolling.
If you're in the mood for extra spicy shifter romance that doesn’t include pack wars or much of anything going on outside of the pack, this is for you.
If you're looking for a lot of plot and adventure, this isn't the one.
⭐️⭐️⭐️
I thought there was a good balance of new and familiar. There were some return characters, which was a nice little bonus. We get to see a bit more of their stories play out after all that went down in book one.
This book has plenty of spice, reference to knotting, and a unique scene towards the end that I personally haven't read before.
I wasn't as drawn into this story as I was the first one. However, I found it to be much better once the ball got rolling.
If you're in the mood for extra spicy shifter romance that doesn’t include pack wars or much of anything going on outside of the pack, this is for you.
If you're looking for a lot of plot and adventure, this isn't the one.
⭐️⭐️⭐️
July 15, 2024
Definitely read the first book, Breeders, things will make way more sense. Also the breeding trope is huge with this series, but very nicely done. With all this said, I really enjoyed this one. Breeders is still my favorite, but Syl and Bash definitely became favorites too.
There were parts where the story felt a little slow, but all in all, everything moved along nicely. There were a couple of times I became frustrated with the Syl and Bash, because so much could’ve been avoided with communication.
Definitely give this series a try, because I’ve never read a werewolf story like this series before and that’s quite difficult to accomplish nowadays.
Thank you for the wonderful ARC opportunity!
There were parts where the story felt a little slow, but all in all, everything moved along nicely. There were a couple of times I became frustrated with the Syl and Bash, because so much could’ve been avoided with communication.
Definitely give this series a try, because I’ve never read a werewolf story like this series before and that’s quite difficult to accomplish nowadays.
Thank you for the wonderful ARC opportunity!
July 7, 2024
I really enjoyed this book, I haven't read the first book yet, but plan to..tonight lol. I love how he was so committed to only her ..I cried to the way the other men treated her. I hope her old friend Jace gets a book of his own..and I wonder what happened to him for him to start being nice all of a sudden. I love mate books. I wished there was a long epilogue of there future together. But they still had a happy ending so I'm not complaining ...just didn't want there story to end, I wanted more of them especially how it ended lol. Hopefully if there is another book we get a glimpse of them and more.
June 16, 2024
I wasn't sure going into this book after enjoying 'Breeders' so much as it's about a completely different couple so I wasn't sure I would connect as much. But how wrong I was, I loved it just as much, maybe even more with the links back at the end and recurring characters. The character development is amazing, really making you feel for all the main people. I'll keep my fingers crossed for more books within this series and this world as I'm sure any others will be just as good. If you're debating reading this, then I say definitely go for it. You won't regret it.
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