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Precariously Mated

(D'Vaire #14)

Jessamyn Kingley (Goodreads Author)

4.40 · Rating details · 146 ratings · 14 reviews

At the tender age of eighteen, Prince Niko Kyrkosdraconis finds himself at a dragon fair, trying his best to maintain his strict schedule of rituals that have followed him since birth, when Fate steps in. The appearance of two strangers alters the course of his life, and Niko sets upon an unforeseen path. Centuries later, Niko is doing whatever he can to pick up the pieces ...more

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Published October 24th 2019

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Dec 22, 2019 Al rated it did not like it

Shelves: avoid, shifters, can-i-get-a-refund

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I'm guessing that all the folks who have rated this book highly are folks who have enjoyed the rest of the series. If you do not fall into that category, I suggest you avoid this book. I say "book" with a little sarcasm, because all the telling in the book makes it seem like a summary of what went on. You don't get any sense of travelling along with the characters or experiencing it through their eyes. Instead, you get someone telling you about it and the only relief from that is the dialogue .. I'm guessing that all the folks who have rated this book highly are folks who have enjoyed the rest of the series. If you do not fall into that category, I suggest you avoid this book. I say "book" with a little sarcasm, because all the telling in the book makes it seem like a summary of what went on. You don't get any sense of travelling along with the characters or experiencing it through their eyes. Instead, you get someone telling you about it and the only relief from that is the dialogue ... in which the characters discuss the action bits of what happened in the previous chapter.

But what made me rate this a 1 instead of a 2 was the insane lack of respect and empathy the author has for her characters. Niko was raped. Not once, not twice, but several times and by two different people. The author describes him as going along with his mating and being "tricked." Excuse me? Sex without consent is rape. No ifs, ands, or buts. It doesn't matter if the rapist is a stranger, a lover, or a spouse. It's rape. And then he's supposed to have a cordial relationship with his rapists? In fact, he thrown into situation after situation with these people in which he acts like a rational human being. Has the author ever met a survivor? Holy cow, the unreality here is insane and as a survivor myself I am offended. We're 70% of the way through the book before the characters start to consider that this was awful behavior and to first call it rape. What gets me is that these people are supposed to be the rulers of all dragonkind and magical beings, and yet "they're not part of the council," so they have no recourse to address the abuse Niko suffered. WTF. Seriously? Rape is a crime. It doesn't matter what country you're in.

Beside all that, I was interested in reading this book because Niko has OCD. Unfortunately, all the telling in the book preclude the reader from ever empathizing with him or sharing in the journey. Instead, we get told that he follows certain "rituals" to deal with his life and they make references to his fascination with cleaning as if it's some kind of joke. At the beginning of the book, the author admits that she too has OCD but of a different kind. You would think, then, that she'd be better able to put you in this guy's shoes. But no. And then magically, a month into changing his situation, he's able to go from "I have rituals to stay sane" to "I have OCD" and is able to start "fixing" himself? Geez, can we get any more unreal??

I only finished this book because I paid money for this crap and felt honor-bound to see it through. If you're a marginally intelligent human being who reads in order to experience things through a new POV, I heartily suggest you stay well clear of this book and series. ...more

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Nov 07, 2019 llv rated it really liked it

Shelves: shifter, dragon-gargoyle-griffin-wyvern, ku, fantasy-fairy-tale, royalty-nobility, re-reads, 2019, 2020

Rating: 4 stars
I am glad that I didn’t have to wait on this book because I really wanted to know what happened to Nikos. It was good to read his story and watch his journey to becoming a more confident person. I loved that the romance between Nikos and Costas started as friendship without a mate bond speeding up the process. Made the love more real. The one thing that I have liked about this series that it shows that not all matings are perfect and have to be worked at to be successful. All in a ...more

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Nov 01, 2019 Chris rated it it was amazing

Nico and Costas!!!!

I wasn’t expecting all that Nico went through but at the same time I wasn’t surprise. If that makes sense! I totally enjoyed watching Nico bro throughout the book. Yes he was young and naive but throughout the book we could see his strong will and courage. Costas has always been the type of person that you want to be when you grow up. Strong, a gentleman and caring... their love story was a slow burn but totally perfect for both of them. I love surprises and this book is fille ...more

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Oct 14, 2020 Shorty Chelle rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites

This was wonderfully written story about Niko who was once a prince but when he finds his mates in Chrys and Damien’s parents his own father sends him to them cutting him off from the rest of his family. I was absolutely pissed at the way Niko’s mates abused him. There are no words to express my deep admiration of Niko for making it out sane and alive.

This story focuses a lot on Niko’s OCD. I myself suffer from it as well just not the extent Niko does. I understood his need for stability in thos ...more

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Nov 14, 2019 Hillary rated it it was amazing

Shelves: dragon-bam

I am in love with the D'Vaire series and this book is absolutely beautiful! I really appreciate how this author has fated mates, but she doesn't stick with the "insta love" story line that is so overdone! She has created a way to make fated mates unique and different, and I can't get enough of this world! Her characters are incredibly complex and this world is amazing! I am anxiously waiting for the next installment in the series, and in the meantime, I will talk about this book series to anyone ...more

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Nov 02, 2019 Tame rated it it was amazing

Fabulous Read!

There were several similarities I felt with Niko, and I really loved him & Costas together, first as friends, then so much more as life (and Fate) threw them so many curveballs, it was dizzying! This was the first book I read in this series, so I need to acquire the others! I cannot wait for the next installment~~~

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Apr 12, 2020 Denise White rated it it was amazing

Outstanding!!

This book was fabulous!!! Poor Niko he went thru so much...but to see him slowly overcome them with Costa help was simply beautiful ... I love this series!!! Off to the next book !

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Oct 24, 2019 Leigh rated it it was amazing

Another favorite

I so very much love this series. Since the first book I have been hooked. I completely love Niko and Costas and the whole crazy crew. I can't wait for the next one. ...more

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Oct 25, 2019 Kristen rated it it was amazing

Amazing!

Another amazing addition to this series!! If you want a great series with intricate and well developed characters this is the series for you! I can’t wait for the next book!

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Jan 08, 2020 Tiffany rated it it was amazing

These books get better and better

I cannot get enough of these books. Although most of the books focus around one couple there is always alot going on in this world. I was so happy yo see Niko get his second chance

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Nov 18, 2019 Carolyn Elias rated it it was amazing

Horrific mates for Niko — so much sorrow

My heart was so heavy for sweet, very young Niko who believed in fate and fated mates. Costas is the friend that Niko needs but such heartbreak in this story. Loved this story! Can’t wait for the next in this story!! 💜

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Nov 07, 2019 Karen rated it it was amazing

I love this series. Can't wait to see what comes next. ...more

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Jun 26, 2020 Eloise Hodgson rated it it was amazing

Shelves: adventure-pnr-fantasy-syfy-magic, favorites, mm-romance

I love the world of D'Vaire these dragons and there lives are so addicting, poor Niko after all he went through with Adriana and Gelon for so long he’s such a sweetheart so happy he got his HEA! ...more

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Oct 24, 2019 DeWanda rated it it was amazing

Shelves: kultd

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Jessamyn Kingley lives in Nevada where she begs the men in her head to tell her their amazing stories which she dutifully writes it all down in what has become a small mountain of notebooks. She falls in love with each couple and swears whatever book she wrote last is her absolute favorite.

Jessamyn is married and working toward remembering to start the dishwasher without being distracted by the sc ...more