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The Forgotten Angel #1
Lost Feather
I’m no angel… or am I?
Nameless. Forgotten. Lost on Earth for centuries with a disembodied voice as my only friend. Protecting the vulnerable without any help from above. No one to explain the rules. Nada. Zip. Zilch.
So when High Angelus Gavriel finds me killing a very bad man, can he really blame me? Before I can explain, he drags me back to the place he swears is my home: Sanctuary.
Halfway between Earth and the Celestial Realm, Sanctuary would be paradise if it weren’t for the daily decontamination showers, hours spent carving the murder-marks off my skin to discover my true name, and thousands of prim and proper angels who tell me I stink. Literally.
I’m the dirtiest Protector they’ve ever seen, but I can’t stop fantasizing about Gavriel and his best friends. Those sexy-as-sin High Angeli don’t know what to do with me, but I have a few ideas. I just need to find out my name so they’ll see who I am deep down… even if I have a feeling I’m no angel.
But what happens when my name is revealed… and it’s worse than anyone ever imagined?
Lost Feather is a humorous, steamy romance that ends on a cliffhanger. Over the course of the series, the main character will end up happily soulmated with more than one of the guys. And possibly an angelic gate. This book is intended for adult readers and contains real and made-up profanity, explicit scenes, and references to past sexual assault of a sibling. Please take care of yourself when choosing to read.
Nameless. Forgotten. Lost on Earth for centuries with a disembodied voice as my only friend. Protecting the vulnerable without any help from above. No one to explain the rules. Nada. Zip. Zilch.
So when High Angelus Gavriel finds me killing a very bad man, can he really blame me? Before I can explain, he drags me back to the place he swears is my home: Sanctuary.
Halfway between Earth and the Celestial Realm, Sanctuary would be paradise if it weren’t for the daily decontamination showers, hours spent carving the murder-marks off my skin to discover my true name, and thousands of prim and proper angels who tell me I stink. Literally.
I’m the dirtiest Protector they’ve ever seen, but I can’t stop fantasizing about Gavriel and his best friends. Those sexy-as-sin High Angeli don’t know what to do with me, but I have a few ideas. I just need to find out my name so they’ll see who I am deep down… even if I have a feeling I’m no angel.
But what happens when my name is revealed… and it’s worse than anyone ever imagined?
Lost Feather is a humorous, steamy romance that ends on a cliffhanger. Over the course of the series, the main character will end up happily soulmated with more than one of the guys. And possibly an angelic gate. This book is intended for adult readers and contains real and made-up profanity, explicit scenes, and references to past sexual assault of a sibling. Please take care of yourself when choosing to read.
350 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 8, 2022
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Merri Bright
37 books640 followersOnce upon a time, Merri Bright tucked romance novels behind all her textbooks and read love stories instead of the lessons. Now she writes the same kind of books she’s always loved, dreaming up stories about naughty angels, misunderstood demons, sexy shifters, growly Alpha males, and all sorts of dragons.
She drinks cinnamon tea while she writes, and believes in the power of naps, kitten cuddles, and long walks with her dog.
Come watch Merri be socially awkward at Merri’s FB page or Instagram @merribright, or email her at merri@merribright.com.
She drinks cinnamon tea while she writes, and believes in the power of naps, kitten cuddles, and long walks with her dog.
Come watch Merri be socially awkward at Merri’s FB page or Instagram @merribright, or email her at merri@merribright.com.
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May 29, 2022Thank you so much for reading Lost Feather! I hope you find Feather as funny as I did, and want to continue with her story. I promise the next two books in the trilogy will be filled with more steam, some judicious harem building, and the kind of groveling on the part of a few characters that will satisfy even the most vengeful readers. In each book, my goal will be to build the tension, introduce twists you didn’t see coming, and make you laugh and cry along the way.
Lost Feather is my first book that’s not Omegaverse, and I’ll apologize now if you read my Lost Lines books and you miss the knotting. ;) I will not apologize for the cliffhanger, but will instead work hard to get the next book out to you in August! You can pre-order Fallen Feather now (release date on Amazon is a placeholder): books2read.com/forgottenangel2 . The last book in the trilogy, Rising Feather, will follow soon after!
I love to hear from readers, and I take kindly worded criticism/advice into account when plotting and planning my next books. Reach out to Merri@merribright.com, or join my reader FB group, Merri’s Mischief Makers. (That’s where I advertise openings in my ARC team, if you want to read the next book before anyone else.)
Happy reading!
PS – Unlike The Forgotten Angel series, my Lost Lines series is all standalone stories with different heroines. If you liked Lost Feather, while you’re waiting for the next book, try The Guards’ Haven! books2read.com/thelostlines3
Lost Feather is my first book that’s not Omegaverse, and I’ll apologize now if you read my Lost Lines books and you miss the knotting. ;) I will not apologize for the cliffhanger, but will instead work hard to get the next book out to you in August! You can pre-order Fallen Feather now (release date on Amazon is a placeholder): books2read.com/forgottenangel2 . The last book in the trilogy, Rising Feather, will follow soon after!
I love to hear from readers, and I take kindly worded criticism/advice into account when plotting and planning my next books. Reach out to Merri@merribright.com, or join my reader FB group, Merri’s Mischief Makers. (That’s where I advertise openings in my ARC team, if you want to read the next book before anyone else.)
Happy reading!
PS – Unlike The Forgotten Angel series, my Lost Lines series is all standalone stories with different heroines. If you liked Lost Feather, while you’re waiting for the next book, try The Guards’ Haven! books2read.com/thelostlines3
August 5, 2023
What follows are reviews for both the physical and audiobook versions of the story:
“Such a brave little sacrifice you are.”
Book Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Do not start this book if you have anything to do. You will not get it done.
Do not start this book if you have anywhere to go. You will not leave.
Do not start this book late and think you will get a good night’s sleep. You will stay up all night reading.
Feather has been forgotten on earth for over four centuries, acting as a guardian angel for her charges and accumulating smut (sins). She is recalled to Sanctuary after completing her last assignment to be purified and examined, for she is not what she seems. While she is in Sanctuary, we see a female who has withstood some terrible moments in her past yet has been able to face them with strength and humor and yet remain selfless through all the pain.
I could not put this book down. Every chapter revealed another layer of Feather’s backstory, and I needed to know more. The book ends in a cliffhanger that makes you want tocamp out in front of Merri Bright’s house lightly-stalk Merri Bright on all social media platforms to find out what happens next.
Audiobook Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was a binge listen! The narrators did an amazing job bringing Feather and her men to life. I loved how Growly Bear's voice matched his personality and the emotions the narrators invoked through their performance.
The portrayal of Feather was absolutely wonderful!
Highly recommended!
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Tropes/Features: Angels and demons, humor and heat, heartbreak, fated mates, LOTS of glitter, Angel FMC
Narrator: Multiple 1st Person POV
Narration Style: Dual style, Gabriel De Leon and Reagan West
Relationship Type: Why Choose MF in this book, medium burn with building spice
Book Type/Ending: Book one in The Lost Angel series, cliffhanger
TW/CW: See Author’s Note in e-book
“Such a brave little sacrifice you are.”
Book Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Do not start this book if you have anything to do. You will not get it done.
Do not start this book if you have anywhere to go. You will not leave.
Do not start this book late and think you will get a good night’s sleep. You will stay up all night reading.
Feather has been forgotten on earth for over four centuries, acting as a guardian angel for her charges and accumulating smut (sins). She is recalled to Sanctuary after completing her last assignment to be purified and examined, for she is not what she seems. While she is in Sanctuary, we see a female who has withstood some terrible moments in her past yet has been able to face them with strength and humor and yet remain selfless through all the pain.
I could not put this book down. Every chapter revealed another layer of Feather’s backstory, and I needed to know more. The book ends in a cliffhanger that makes you want to
Audiobook Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was a binge listen! The narrators did an amazing job bringing Feather and her men to life. I loved how Growly Bear's voice matched his personality and the emotions the narrators invoked through their performance.
The portrayal of Feather was absolutely wonderful!
Highly recommended!
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Tropes/Features: Angels and demons, humor and heat, heartbreak, fated mates, LOTS of glitter, Angel FMC
Narrator: Multiple 1st Person POV
Narration Style: Dual style, Gabriel De Leon and Reagan West
Relationship Type: Why Choose MF in this book, medium burn with building spice
Book Type/Ending: Book one in The Lost Angel series, cliffhanger
TW/CW: See Author’s Note in e-book
June 15, 2022
4 stars
Really enjoyed reading this. New concept of angels I've yet to read about. The FMC is hilarious. Looking forward to reading more from the author
Really enjoyed reading this. New concept of angels I've yet to read about. The FMC is hilarious. Looking forward to reading more from the author
January 4, 2024
I am shocked that I had not heard more about this series because this was right up my alley. This is a fantasy/pnr reverse harem why choose and the storyline is super unique. I've never read another book like this! I have seen the mixed reviews about the female main character, but honestly, I liked her! Yes, she's super weird and takes nothing seriously, but I found it refreshing. In my experience reading this genre, the FMCs in these types of books are either super naive/stupid/whiney or alternatively they're really snarky/rude/"badass." Feather reminded me more of Paca from the Dark Side series by Kristy Cunning. I was lolling at her and her obsession with glitter. I also felt bad for her centuries of abuse and then how she was treated once she was at Sanctuary, but her positive attitude was awesome.
In terms of the guys, I absolutely loved Mikhail (how can you not?!). Sweet growly bear wearing her weird t-shirts that she made him that say "Angel Daddy" in glitter (#dead). I'm also sooooo intrigued by Rumple - he's either another love interest or the villain (is he in the Gate??). I can't wait for Gavriel and Righteous to have to grovel after what Feather did at the end of the book. Super curious how she will return in the next book!
I'm so glad I picked this up! I would definitely recommend if you like paranormal romance, why choose/reverse harem books. It's funny and different! It's also very well-written.
In terms of the guys, I absolutely loved Mikhail (how can you not?!). Sweet growly bear wearing her weird t-shirts that she made him that say "Angel Daddy" in glitter (#dead). I'm also sooooo intrigued by Rumple - he's either another love interest or the villain (is he in the Gate??). I can't wait for Gavriel and Righteous to have to grovel after what Feather did at the end of the book. Super curious how she will return in the next book!
I'm so glad I picked this up! I would definitely recommend if you like paranormal romance, why choose/reverse harem books. It's funny and different! It's also very well-written.
November 17, 2023
This brand of quirkiness is not endearing, it’s pretty grating. I’m not far into this book at all !!! Literally I’m at 6% and the FMC is too much. I feel like the author is trying to replicate Jess from New Girl, but it’s not landing for me.
These are some examples to explain my point (or make me look extremely dramatic, probably the latter 🙈)
Point 1 - She has just met this hot angel man, name unknown because I can’t remember it. Whilst she is pretend sleeping, he says something about ‘unmaking’ her (assuming this means killing), in response to this she called him a ‘big buttmunching…’. She gets cut off before she can continue. Anyway, I feel like this is the sort of phrase a 12 year old would use, before he discovers curse work. She just feel really immature and I have a feeling that these type of phrase will continues. (Am I overacting yet)
Point 2 (I only have 2 points) - Two pages later, she says the phrase ‘Hot sizzle sticks’ when she sees an angels wings. I don’t know why this pretend woman’s speech effects me so much, but it does 😂. This phrase is just stupid … it’s stupid. It just makes her seem soooooooooooooooo much younger than she is and I can’t picture an adult woman.
I think myself and the FMC are very different people, who probably wouldn’t be friends in reality. Acquaintances maybe, who distantly know each other, but no way would we be close. I think she is overly expressive and reminds me of a pre-teen.
Oh, I know who she reminds me of - Buffy the Vampire Slayers sister. If you know, you know.
In retrospect, I haven’t given the book of a real chance, but I’m not gonna force it.
These are some examples to explain my point (or make me look extremely dramatic, probably the latter 🙈)
Point 1 - She has just met this hot angel man, name unknown because I can’t remember it. Whilst she is pretend sleeping, he says something about ‘unmaking’ her (assuming this means killing), in response to this she called him a ‘big buttmunching…’. She gets cut off before she can continue. Anyway, I feel like this is the sort of phrase a 12 year old would use, before he discovers curse work. She just feel really immature and I have a feeling that these type of phrase will continues. (Am I overacting yet)
Point 2 (I only have 2 points) - Two pages later, she says the phrase ‘Hot sizzle sticks’ when she sees an angels wings. I don’t know why this pretend woman’s speech effects me so much, but it does 😂. This phrase is just stupid … it’s stupid. It just makes her seem soooooooooooooooo much younger than she is and I can’t picture an adult woman.
I think myself and the FMC are very different people, who probably wouldn’t be friends in reality. Acquaintances maybe, who distantly know each other, but no way would we be close. I think she is overly expressive and reminds me of a pre-teen.
Oh, I know who she reminds me of - Buffy the Vampire Slayers sister. If you know, you know.
In retrospect, I haven’t given the book of a real chance, but I’m not gonna force it.
February 21, 2023
DNF at like 25%
This was written like a Wattpad story. The mc’s inner monologue is jus…… terrible and cringy. She’s supposed to have lived all these lives and be hundreds of years old but she acts like a 15 year old.
This was written like a Wattpad story. The mc’s inner monologue is jus…… terrible and cringy. She’s supposed to have lived all these lives and be hundreds of years old but she acts like a 15 year old.
June 16, 2022
I NEED MORE CONTENT AND EVERYONE TO READ THIS BOOK.
I don’t even know where to start. I absolutely loved this book. The FMC, Feather, is funny and selfless and a new fave of mine. There is so much angst with all the men. I’m loving it. All of them are so different from another too.
The plot is pretty good. The world is built well and easy to understand. I sometimes get confused with world building but I was able to understand without too many questions. The story is very interesting, there’s so many mysteries following Feather that you can’t put the book down needing answers.
I need the second book asap. I have questions that need answers and characters to fall in love with.
I don’t even know where to start. I absolutely loved this book. The FMC, Feather, is funny and selfless and a new fave of mine. There is so much angst with all the men. I’m loving it. All of them are so different from another too.
The plot is pretty good. The world is built well and easy to understand. I sometimes get confused with world building but I was able to understand without too many questions. The story is very interesting, there’s so many mysteries following Feather that you can’t put the book down needing answers.
I need the second book asap. I have questions that need answers and characters to fall in love with.
July 27, 2022
Really enjoyed this one! The fmc, Feather, is such a joy and I loved her character. The plot was interesting and the interactions between characters was great with chemistry. I’m excited to see where this will go!
No MM
No OW really - one of the guys has a mate but is not really there in this book
FMC not a virgin, guys not current manwhores lol
TW SA of a side character, not fully on page though
No MM
No OW really - one of the guys has a mate but is not really there in this book
FMC not a virgin, guys not current manwhores lol
TW SA of a side character, not fully on page though
August 27, 2022
Omg!!! Ok so I normally wait until a series is complete before starting book 1. I hate waiting for books. Anyways have been on a book slump and nothing on my reread list was jumping out to me so I said the heck I’ll just start this book, there are already 2 books. I AM SO happy I started this book it was hilarious from the first few pages! I’m only at 8% in and about to consider buying the book just to keep bc that’s how good far it is. I hope it stays going.
WOW…yup good book. I’m gonna have to pony up and buy it for my shelve. Even thou it was at times predictable it was funny, interesting and kept me hooked. A little sad at the end but I bet book 2 will bring it up. I’m going to read book 2 right now if that one is just as solid as this I’m buying both and preordering the third.
WOW…yup good book. I’m gonna have to pony up and buy it for my shelve. Even thou it was at times predictable it was funny, interesting and kept me hooked. A little sad at the end but I bet book 2 will bring it up. I’m going to read book 2 right now if that one is just as solid as this I’m buying both and preordering the third.
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July 13, 2022
5⭐️
EVERYONE NEEDS TO READ THIS🤭🤭🤭
this book is one of the best fantasy books i’ve ever read, it’s absolute perfection.
it’s so unique and the plot had me hooked. every page had me wanting more.
this book gave me the same vibes as four psychos which is one of my faves!!!!
feather is great, she receives lots of bad news throughout the book and she always has her head held high. her humour and dirty mind was hilarious and she’s such a badass. so selfless as well.
the guys…
mikhail- he’s such a teddy bear, i love that he’s not afraid of the consequences for being with her.
gazriel- i have no clue why but he’s my favourite. i think it’s the strong alpha vibes i get from him and he’s so bossy i love it.
righteous- he’s such a prick but i love him. i love it when feather annoys him.
rumple- we didn’t get much of rumple. i can tell i’m going to love him tho.
like i said the storyline had me hooked like it was so interesting, i was so scared to finish and i had a right to be…
THAT CLIFFHANGER HAS ME WANTING TO RIP MY HAIR OUT AND BASH MY HEAD AGAINST A WALL. MY GOD THIS AUTHOR KNOWS HOW TO WRITE A GOOD CLIFFY!
let’s just say if you’re thinking of reading this wait till the next one is out as it’s a brutal cliffy.
EVERYONE NEEDS TO READ THIS🤭🤭🤭
this book is one of the best fantasy books i’ve ever read, it’s absolute perfection.
it’s so unique and the plot had me hooked. every page had me wanting more.
this book gave me the same vibes as four psychos which is one of my faves!!!!
feather is great, she receives lots of bad news throughout the book and she always has her head held high. her humour and dirty mind was hilarious and she’s such a badass. so selfless as well.
the guys…
mikhail- he’s such a teddy bear, i love that he’s not afraid of the consequences for being with her.
gazriel- i have no clue why but he’s my favourite. i think it’s the strong alpha vibes i get from him and he’s so bossy i love it.
righteous- he’s such a prick but i love him. i love it when feather annoys him.
rumple- we didn’t get much of rumple. i can tell i’m going to love him tho.
like i said the storyline had me hooked like it was so interesting, i was so scared to finish and i had a right to be…
THAT CLIFFHANGER HAS ME WANTING TO RIP MY HAIR OUT AND BASH MY HEAD AGAINST A WALL. MY GOD THIS AUTHOR KNOWS HOW TO WRITE A GOOD CLIFFY!
let’s just say if you’re thinking of reading this wait till the next one is out as it’s a brutal cliffy.
June 9, 2022
Well, I have so, so many feelings from this beautiful, special book that I don’t believe I can do it any sort of justice with this review.
In short? I loved it! I laughed, I cried, I inhaled it in half a day instead of doing anything else.
The book started with a heroine who’d clearly “been through a lot”, but there was no sickly-sweet, Pollyanna, woe is me, “someone save me” trope. Rather, there was Feather, genuine, soul deep beautiful, and truly funny. The harsher moments of her backstory were scattered in, adding depth without seeking pity.
The world and adventure were unique, and I really enjoyed being led deeper and deeper in to Sanctuary, and to the storyline.
Author Merri Bright is very open about the fact that this book ends in a cliffhanger. However, the plot and characters did develop enough through this novel that I wasn’t left feeling unsatisfied, just eager to see “what’s next”. I will be jumping on the next book as soon as it is released, and recommend this one wholeheartedly.
I did receive an ARC for this review, but my opinions and reviews are unbiased.
In short? I loved it! I laughed, I cried, I inhaled it in half a day instead of doing anything else.
The book started with a heroine who’d clearly “been through a lot”, but there was no sickly-sweet, Pollyanna, woe is me, “someone save me” trope. Rather, there was Feather, genuine, soul deep beautiful, and truly funny. The harsher moments of her backstory were scattered in, adding depth without seeking pity.
The world and adventure were unique, and I really enjoyed being led deeper and deeper in to Sanctuary, and to the storyline.
Author Merri Bright is very open about the fact that this book ends in a cliffhanger. However, the plot and characters did develop enough through this novel that I wasn’t left feeling unsatisfied, just eager to see “what’s next”. I will be jumping on the next book as soon as it is released, and recommend this one wholeheartedly.
I did receive an ARC for this review, but my opinions and reviews are unbiased.
September 19, 2022
the weird humor FMC vibe is really…. weird (is a first for me k i came in blind reading this 😂) but the plot made this book more enjoyable! I suppose the FMC has to deal with her trauma somehow. I felt really bad for her; for her existence.
The FMC is very… childish (and some of her dialogues/conversations are questionable) but for some reason i just couldn’t put this book down. I had to know what happen!
That ending was so heartbreaking… I hate cliffhangers
Sidenote: I’m not too sure about Gavriel, he can’t really be one the harems right? :/ if he is… well then, shame. I sure hope there are redeeming qualities for him in the next book lol
The FMC is very… childish (and some of her dialogues/conversations are questionable) but for some reason i just couldn’t put this book down. I had to know what happen!
That ending was so heartbreaking… I hate cliffhangers
Sidenote: I’m not too sure about Gavriel, he can’t really be one the harems right? :/ if he is… well then, shame. I sure hope there are redeeming qualities for him in the next book lol
July 1, 2025
Audio:
4 stars for Reagan West
2 stars for Gabriel De Leon (didn’t love his narration)
Book: 3.5-4 stars
It was a pleasant surprise getting so hooked on this book when I couldn’t find any book that would hold my interest. I think I really need to change what I’m reading to get me out of this reading funk haha
Either way, it was a decent read and will jump into book 2!
4 stars for Reagan West
2 stars for Gabriel De Leon (didn’t love his narration)
Book: 3.5-4 stars
It was a pleasant surprise getting so hooked on this book when I couldn’t find any book that would hold my interest. I think I really need to change what I’m reading to get me out of this reading funk haha
Either way, it was a decent read and will jump into book 2!
February 7, 2023
I really loved this book and I’m not usually a fan of Angel reads. Give me demons any day. Funny thing is I’m pretty sure the heroine would agree with me even knowing she’s kind of an Angel herself. Feather was an amazing heroine and it was impossible not to love her. She’s outspoken, brave and just so open to the world and it’s wonders it’s maddening how everyone treats her. While this is not the typical setting for an RH series like an academy, Lost Feather takes place in a whole other realm, a place Guardians aka angels go to reboot. The book features some harsh bullying but it’s all verbal and something I really hope Feather makes them regret. Then again this girl is covered in smut. Such a hilarious and odd concept but makes sense cause even angels aren’t perfect and when they mess up they get smutted up 😆 I dunno I just really loved this and thought it was hilarious at times, sentimental at others and completely kept my attention away from real life!
May 30, 2022
Feather has been reborn on earth hundreds of times never knowing what she was. During her last life, she kills a man to protect a young girl, and she is brought to Sanctuary, a sort of in between, by the High Angelus to try and purify her soul of all the sin she accumulated while on earth. Unfortunately for Feather she has so much sin, or what they call smut, on her from being on earth for hundreds of years that none of the other angles want her around. Unless she wants to be unmade or sacrificed to save the sanctuary she has to endure hours of cleansing with a soul knife by literally cutting away the sin from her body.
I loved Feather as a female lead. She was so strong but it was heartbreaking to read what she has had to endure. Then to be treated like an outcast once she finds out the truth of her origin was so sad to read. I loved the story though and I am excited for the next book in the series.
I loved Feather as a female lead. She was so strong but it was heartbreaking to read what she has had to endure. Then to be treated like an outcast once she finds out the truth of her origin was so sad to read. I loved the story though and I am excited for the next book in the series.
November 30, 2022
The ending made me bawl as much as I did for Pack Darling: Part One. I will be anxiously waiting for the release of the next book. T_T I hope there will be crap loads of grovelling.....
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Ratings - completed series:
#1 Lost Feather (this book): ★★★★★
#2 Fallen Feather: ★★★★☆
#3 Rising Feather: ★★★★☆
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Ratings - completed series:
#1 Lost Feather (this book): ★★★★★
#2 Fallen Feather: ★★★★☆
#3 Rising Feather: ★★★★☆
July 9, 2022
Oh my goodness! This was sooo good! I stayed up all night to read it!
March 3, 2025
4.75 So good and funny. Perfect for fans of four psychos by Kristy cunning and the tv show the good place
June 29, 2022
Best book of 2022
Its been a very long time since a book took a hold of me to the point of staying up late and going absolutely crazy if I didn't finish it. I was completely taken with this book, And its enchanting storyline. the complete heartbreak I felt for feather! its was seriously heart wrenching, I cried a ton. but it was hilarious as all hell as well. I was on a rollercoaster of emotions the entire read, And yet this has been the best book I've read of this year. I'm not sure how I felt about the guys beside growly bear, but I loved them together. Loved feathers character so damn much. I honestly can not wait for this entire series to be out. I know deep down its going to he amazing just as this first book is. 10 stars! Highly recommend
Its been a very long time since a book took a hold of me to the point of staying up late and going absolutely crazy if I didn't finish it. I was completely taken with this book, And its enchanting storyline. the complete heartbreak I felt for feather! its was seriously heart wrenching, I cried a ton. but it was hilarious as all hell as well. I was on a rollercoaster of emotions the entire read, And yet this has been the best book I've read of this year. I'm not sure how I felt about the guys beside growly bear, but I loved them together. Loved feathers character so damn much. I honestly can not wait for this entire series to be out. I know deep down its going to he amazing just as this first book is. 10 stars! Highly recommend
November 3, 2022
So Unexpected!
I questioned myself a couple of times if I really wanted to read this book... But I have no regrets about giving this book a shot and I'm happy that I did because I've been thoroughly entertained and quite pleased that this author didn't make this storyline so predictable. I appreciate the characters development especially with Feather. I laughed with her, got mad with her and cried with her... Awww my sweet Feather!
Overall Rating:
4* ~ A Very Good Read
I questioned myself a couple of times if I really wanted to read this book... But I have no regrets about giving this book a shot and I'm happy that I did because I've been thoroughly entertained and quite pleased that this author didn't make this storyline so predictable. I appreciate the characters development especially with Feather. I laughed with her, got mad with her and cried with her... Awww my sweet Feather!
Overall Rating:
4* ~ A Very Good Read
August 22, 2022
For fans of Raven Kennedy’s Heart Hassle series, I’ve found your next read.
I read this book in a matter of hours. I stayed up until nearly 3 am to finish it because for some reason I thought it was a good idea to start a new book at like 8 pm. It was addictively good. The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars is that based on some ARC reviews book 2 is even better and I wanted to leave room for that growth. Thankfully for me book 2 comes our August 24th so I don’t have to wait long.
This book follows Feather. A guardian of some sort who has lived countless lives protecting others by taking on their sins, which for some reason is referred to as smut. Odd but that's okay. Anyways, after her latest stint on earth, she is brought back to the Sanctuary which is apparently where all Protectors are supposed to return between each mission to cleanse themselves of sin before being returned to earth. Only thing is that Feather has quite literally never been there in all her life. Throughout her time there we learn more about her and everything she has had to endure throughout her relatively sort immortal existence. We fall in love with this strong, sympathetic, humorous young woman who despite everything remains bright and optimistic.
And it isn't just Feather we become invested in. All of the characters so far have layers to them that are slowly being peeled back and every single one is interesting and shows promise. I literally could not put the book down and I quite honestly cannot wait for the next one. Again, I'm glad I read this when I did because my wait will be very short.
I read this book in a matter of hours. I stayed up until nearly 3 am to finish it because for some reason I thought it was a good idea to start a new book at like 8 pm. It was addictively good. The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars is that based on some ARC reviews book 2 is even better and I wanted to leave room for that growth. Thankfully for me book 2 comes our August 24th so I don’t have to wait long.
This book follows Feather. A guardian of some sort who has lived countless lives protecting others by taking on their sins, which for some reason is referred to as smut. Odd but that's okay. Anyways, after her latest stint on earth, she is brought back to the Sanctuary which is apparently where all Protectors are supposed to return between each mission to cleanse themselves of sin before being returned to earth. Only thing is that Feather has quite literally never been there in all her life. Throughout her time there we learn more about her and everything she has had to endure throughout her relatively sort immortal existence. We fall in love with this strong, sympathetic, humorous young woman who despite everything remains bright and optimistic.
And it isn't just Feather we become invested in. All of the characters so far have layers to them that are slowly being peeled back and every single one is interesting and shows promise. I literally could not put the book down and I quite honestly cannot wait for the next one. Again, I'm glad I read this when I did because my wait will be very short.
January 13, 2024
A fudging whirlpool of emotions and actions.
My heart broke every time and I shed many tears, I admit. Tears of sadness but also of joy! Feather is ridiculously funny.
It’s a story abt sacrifices, love, friendship, forgiveness, acceptance and so much more.
Some people might find it cringe (loosen up, babe) and immature (alr, old man) but idc.
Note to future self: check ur kindle notes, girl. They’re hilarious, I promise.
My heart broke every time and I shed many tears, I admit. Tears of sadness but also of joy! Feather is ridiculously funny.
It’s a story abt sacrifices, love, friendship, forgiveness, acceptance and so much more.
Some people might find it cringe (loosen up, babe) and immature (alr, old man) but idc.
Note to future self: check ur kindle notes, girl. They’re hilarious, I promise.
March 4, 2025
This was so stupid funny. I need more 🤣
September 12, 2023
That was surprisingly fun and interesting and I enjoyed it more than I expected.
March 4, 2025
SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS This review absolutely contains spoilers!!!!
I'm not even sure how to begin this review. The first time I read Lost Feather I stayed up till 2am to finish it. I am not a night person...EVER. I don't even remember having dinner. What I do remember is laughing out loud, crying and being blown away by the story. Since it was a particularly hormonal day, and I'm not really an emotional reader, I waited a couple days and read it again. Did I laugh out loud again? Yes. Did I cry again? Even harder this time. Am I still blown away by the story? Utterly and completely.
When I read, I'm looking for entertainment, for escape, for stories that engage my imagination. Some books are just words on a page and I've forgotten the characters names before I'm half way though whatever I decide to read next. Some books are really good and make me want to know more, whether about the characters or the world or whatever. Some books strike such a deep chord in my brain, and my heart, they tangle my thoughts and emotions and affect me beyond the final word on the page. They make me want to be a character in the book so I can protect and save the FMC. Lost Feather is one of the few that belong in that category.
Feather is everything I want in a FMC and so much more. She's had a garbage life and has been outwardly stained by it. She didn't let it harden her or darken her. She is filled with beauty and grace and a sense of humor that had me laughing out loud, repeatedly. Her inner thoughts are hilarious...so many things she says are exactly how I would say them. Her dreams, and daydreams, are delicious, and can absolutely be related to by any of us who read vast numbers and varieties of "romance". In that regard, and that one only, she and I are sisters from another mister. She has no filter but in reality she does because she'd never say something that could hurt another. Her poise and dignity and strength in the face of unwarranted abuse is moving. Her loneliness and desire for acceptance from those who should automatically accept her are heart-rending. I don't know how she maintains her positivity and inward beauty with everything she's faced, and continues to face, in her long life. Her sacrifices make me so proud, and so angry. Especially when who she's sacrificing for is unworthy of it. The pain she must face for smut that isn't even hers angers me. Feather is the friend you want to cheer you up while eating ice cream with after a breakup. You'd for sure want her in your Smutty book club. You'd want her at every event, gathering, party, or just to hang by the pool for the afternoon. She's light and humor and empathy and joy and every beautiful thing in and out of this world. And only 1 other time in thousands of books read have I ever wanted to burn down a world to save the FMC like I want to Feather.
Mikhail, Gavriel, Righteous and Rumple/the Gate/Rafe. I don't know that I even want to talk about the MMCs because Feather is, and should be, the focus of this book. Each of them harm (intentionally or not) her in ways that they should feel shame for, be punished for, be dick punched repeatedly for. Maybe I should have waited a few more days before reviewing because a) I'm crying about it again, and b) honestly, I hope everyone except Mikhail suffers horrendously in the aftermath of Feather's Great Sacrifice. Ok, not Sunny either but EVERYONE ELSE in Sanctuary because they ALL made her feel unworthy, unwanted, unlovable. Only Mikhail deserves Feather as his harm was completely unknown, unintentional and he actually shows remorse and he's man (angel?) enough to sacrifice FOR her!
The world building is great and I'm expecting more of it in the next book. There are so many questions to answer, mysteries to unravel, glitter to decorate with. Why did Rafe go to Feather in between her lives? Why would Rafe want Feather to take on the smut of the murders/rapists etc and not just those she was protecting? Why were all her lives horrible? Was it coincidence that Feather's sister was the first job given to Righteous? (ok...nothing is really coincidence!) Why is there no way for the Celestial Realm to communicate with Sanctuary? I expect we'll get to explore the Abyss and the Celestial Realm possibly?! I want more. More more more!
I don't re-read books. I have 338 books on my TBR (and that doesn't include any beyond book 1 in a series) plus ones that are important enough for their publication date to be placed directly in my calendar...those get read immediately plus a handful of authors that I read outside Kindle Unlimited. (Plus the incredible facebook reader boards I'm a member of are constantly recommending gems that don't get on my radar any other way.) There's not enough time in the world to read everything I want and re-read too. But Lost Feather is, and will continue to be, an exception. I can't wait for book 2!!!
I'm not even sure how to begin this review. The first time I read Lost Feather I stayed up till 2am to finish it. I am not a night person...EVER. I don't even remember having dinner. What I do remember is laughing out loud, crying and being blown away by the story. Since it was a particularly hormonal day, and I'm not really an emotional reader, I waited a couple days and read it again. Did I laugh out loud again? Yes. Did I cry again? Even harder this time. Am I still blown away by the story? Utterly and completely.
When I read, I'm looking for entertainment, for escape, for stories that engage my imagination. Some books are just words on a page and I've forgotten the characters names before I'm half way though whatever I decide to read next. Some books are really good and make me want to know more, whether about the characters or the world or whatever. Some books strike such a deep chord in my brain, and my heart, they tangle my thoughts and emotions and affect me beyond the final word on the page. They make me want to be a character in the book so I can protect and save the FMC. Lost Feather is one of the few that belong in that category.
Feather is everything I want in a FMC and so much more. She's had a garbage life and has been outwardly stained by it. She didn't let it harden her or darken her. She is filled with beauty and grace and a sense of humor that had me laughing out loud, repeatedly. Her inner thoughts are hilarious...so many things she says are exactly how I would say them. Her dreams, and daydreams, are delicious, and can absolutely be related to by any of us who read vast numbers and varieties of "romance". In that regard, and that one only, she and I are sisters from another mister. She has no filter but in reality she does because she'd never say something that could hurt another. Her poise and dignity and strength in the face of unwarranted abuse is moving. Her loneliness and desire for acceptance from those who should automatically accept her are heart-rending. I don't know how she maintains her positivity and inward beauty with everything she's faced, and continues to face, in her long life. Her sacrifices make me so proud, and so angry. Especially when who she's sacrificing for is unworthy of it. The pain she must face for smut that isn't even hers angers me. Feather is the friend you want to cheer you up while eating ice cream with after a breakup. You'd for sure want her in your Smutty book club. You'd want her at every event, gathering, party, or just to hang by the pool for the afternoon. She's light and humor and empathy and joy and every beautiful thing in and out of this world. And only 1 other time in thousands of books read have I ever wanted to burn down a world to save the FMC like I want to Feather.
Mikhail, Gavriel, Righteous and Rumple/the Gate/Rafe. I don't know that I even want to talk about the MMCs because Feather is, and should be, the focus of this book. Each of them harm (intentionally or not) her in ways that they should feel shame for, be punished for, be dick punched repeatedly for. Maybe I should have waited a few more days before reviewing because a) I'm crying about it again, and b) honestly, I hope everyone except Mikhail suffers horrendously in the aftermath of Feather's Great Sacrifice. Ok, not Sunny either but EVERYONE ELSE in Sanctuary because they ALL made her feel unworthy, unwanted, unlovable. Only Mikhail deserves Feather as his harm was completely unknown, unintentional and he actually shows remorse and he's man (angel?) enough to sacrifice FOR her!
The world building is great and I'm expecting more of it in the next book. There are so many questions to answer, mysteries to unravel, glitter to decorate with. Why did Rafe go to Feather in between her lives? Why would Rafe want Feather to take on the smut of the murders/rapists etc and not just those she was protecting? Why were all her lives horrible? Was it coincidence that Feather's sister was the first job given to Righteous? (ok...nothing is really coincidence!) Why is there no way for the Celestial Realm to communicate with Sanctuary? I expect we'll get to explore the Abyss and the Celestial Realm possibly?! I want more. More more more!
I don't re-read books. I have 338 books on my TBR (and that doesn't include any beyond book 1 in a series) plus ones that are important enough for their publication date to be placed directly in my calendar...those get read immediately plus a handful of authors that I read outside Kindle Unlimited. (Plus the incredible facebook reader boards I'm a member of are constantly recommending gems that don't get on my radar any other way.) There's not enough time in the world to read everything I want and re-read too. But Lost Feather is, and will continue to be, an exception. I can't wait for book 2!!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 20, 2024
This is more lighthearted and random than it appears. The humour is more based on saying bizarre things and having zero filter, so it’s fun, but not generally funny. Very along the lines of Four Psychos, but with angels instead of demons.
August 10, 2024
Audiobook narrated by
Reagan West
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Gabriel De Leon
⭐️⭐️
This story was warm, cosy, and light as a feather.
Reagan West
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Gabriel De Leon
⭐️⭐️
This story was warm, cosy, and light as a feather.
January 8, 2023
This book was just hilarious which is why I didn't give up on it, feather is just an idiot. I caught myself laughing out loud so many times I felt that I needed to continue just for the laugh's, the plot wasn't bad. On to the next!
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