Gage

Angelbound Offspring #8

by Christina Bauer

“An action-packed series full of adventures, romance and fun! If you want a fantasy world with sexy times, this series is for you.” -Rosee Reads

Gage runs the L’Griffe, AKA the dragon shifter mafia on Earth. Since the human realm has no supernatural police, the L’Griffe do more than loan money or sell contraband. When it comes to dragon shifters, the L’Griffe are the law. And Gage isn’t the only sheriff in town, either. Other secret groups have their own gangs, including ghouls, demons, and everything in between. It’s an awkward balance, but it works.

Until the demons consolidate into the Horde. This alliance plans to take over Earth, and that’s just for starters.

Now Gage must build his own connections to fight this new threat. Fortunately, Gage’s true love, Huntress, comes from a family of superhuman warriors. All of them agree to team up and put down the Horde. Success seems just around the corner.

Then the truth becomes clear.

Thanks to magical cloning, the Horde is led by an old enemy of Huntress’ family—one that everyone thought had been destroyed forever. Now their archnemesis is back and more powerful than anyone could have imagined.

Looks like defeating these demons may also destroy Gage, Huntress, and everyone they love.

Don’t miss the exciting conclusion to the Angelbound Offspring Series!

ANGELBOUND OFFSPRING
1. Maxon
2. Portia
3. Zinnia
4. Rhodes
5. Kaps
6. Mack
7. Huntress
8. Gage
* This is a completed series.

Perfect for teen and young adult readers who want their book series to deliver: badass world building, angels, demons, paranormal romance, fresh themes from contemporary fiction, LOL romantic comedy, gods and goddesses, dark fantasy, strong girls and women as heroines, themes about loners and outcasts, the best laughs in humorous literature, general coming of age whackery, and (most importantly) truly unusual epic fantasy.

Genres: Fantasy, Supernatural, Paranormal

300 pages, Paperback

First published June 28, 2022

About the author

Christina 'CEE BEE' Bauer thinks that fantasy books are like bacon: they just make life better. All of which is why she writes young adult romance novels that feature demons, dragons, wizards, witches, elves, elementals, and a bunch of random stuff that she brainstorms while riding the Boston T. Oh, and she includes lots of humor and kick-ass chicks, too. Christina lives in Newton, MA with her husband, son, and semi-insane golden retriever, Ruby. She loves to connect with her fans at ChristinaBauerAuthor.com.

ANGELBOUND ORIGINS
About a quasi (part demon and part human) girl who loves kicking butt in Purgatory's Arena
1. Angel bound
2. Scala
3. Acca
4. Thrax
5. The Dark Lands
6. The Brutal Time
7. Armageddon
8. Quasi Redux
9. Clockwork Igni
10. Lady Reaper
11. Reaper Games
12. Angry Gods

ANGELBOUND OFFSPRING
The next generation takes on Heaven, Hell, and everything in between
1. Maxon
2. Portia
3. Zinnia
4. Rhodes
5. Kaps
6. Mack
7. Huntress
8. Gage
*This is a finished series

ANGELBOUND LINCOLN
Events of Angelbound from Lincoln's POV
1. Duty Bound
2. Lincoln
3. Trickster
4. Baculum
5. Angelfire

ANGELBOUND XAVIER TRILOGY
The story of the Archangel Xavier
1. Archenemy
2. Archnemesis
3. Archangel

FAIRY TALES OF THE MAGICORUM
Modern fairy tales with sass, action, and romance
1. Wolves And Roses

2. Moonlight And Midtown

3. Slippers And Thieves

4. Shifters And Glyphs

5. Bandits And Ball Gowns

6. Fire And Cinder

7. Fairies And Frosting

8. Towers And Tithes
9. Mirrors And Mysteries
10. Rapunzels And Powers

DIMENSION DRIFT
Dystopian adventures with science, snark, and hot aliens
1. Scythe
2. Umbra
3. Alien Minds
4. ECHO Academy
*This is a completed series

PIXIELAND DIARIES
The story of sassy pixie, Calla, and her elf crush, Dare
1. Pixieland Diaries
2. Calla
3. Dare
*This is a completed series

BEHOLDER
Where a medieval farm girl discovers necromancy and true love
1. Cursed
2. Concealed
3. Cherished
4. Crowned
5. Cradled
*This is a completed series

VAMPIRES OF THE DAEMONVERSE
Adult fantasy written under my pen name, CEE BEE
1. Violins and Vampires
2. Veils and Vampires
3. Vixens and Vampires
4. Valor and Vampires

Reviews

[Merissa (Archaeolibrarian) · Rating 4 out of 5]

GAGE is the final book in the Angelbound Offspring series, and it brings to a conclusion ALL the stories that have led up to this point. Of course, we finish Huntress and Gage's story, but we are also left with questions unanswered - which leads nicely onto the next series!

I loved how Huntress and Kaps ended up swapping personalities in this one. Huntress goes from obeying the rules to breaking them, whilst Kaps becomes more responsible. I still don't trust Doofus though! Because this was the finale, it was great seeing all of the previous characters again, including those from the original series.

This book is non-stop action and will give you plenty of twists and turns before it's over. I was sad for Huntress' parents but happy they were able to see her one last time.

A great end to the series that I have no hesitation in recommending.

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* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *

Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!

[Kat M · Rating 5 out of 5]

So I've been enjoying the Angelbound Offspring series, I've been invested with Huntress, Kaps, Gage, Zinnia and the rest of the cast. I'm glad I was able to read this book and go on this final adventure with this crew. The ending was so beautifully done and made me tear up, when I got the e-mail to read this I started as soon as I could. It was such a well done read and I'm both happy and sad it's over. I can't wait for the next journey from Ms, Bauer as I'll continue to read anything she writes.

[The Book Junkie Reads . . . · Rating 5 out of 5]

You need look no further. The end of the ride has come and it is one you will remember. The world that CB has built has had much with action, adventure, dragons, mystery, fun, laughs and so much more. If you are a fan of the series you do not want to miss the last installment. Gage gives us more of all the things we have come to love about the world CB built.

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Last book in the series and it is just as good as the others! This is #8 in this series but can be read as a standalone. Though I guarantee of you read this you will want to go back and read the others.

[Red Ink Book Reviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gage (Book 8, Angelbound Offspring Series) - Christina Bauer

I was given a copy of this book by the publisher in order to provide and honest review.



Christina Bauer is an American author who writes many fantasy stories. Besides the “Angelbound” series she has also written the “Pixieland Diaries” and the “Beholder” series plus many more.



Gage is a dragon shifter and the head of the underground criminal organisation known as L’Griffe. But he is more of a Robin Hood type – yes, he does some criminal type activities but only to protect his crew and any innocents.

Now Gage has found his rhana Huntress. Together they are going to try and slowly restore the glass dragons once more. But as always, a wrench is thrown in the works.

Someone from Huntress’ past is determined to destroy everyone she loves, everyone in the realms to power a magical spire and unless a demonic horde to lay waste.

Now Huntress, Gage, Gage’s crew and everyone they know all team up to bring down the biggest evil that has been faced by any of the Angelbound Offspring yet. Hopefully it will be enough to save them all......



“Gage” is the grand conclusion to the Angelbound Offspring series by Christina Bauer and sees Huntress and Gage face down – well any of the Angelbound Offspring characters we have come to know and love. This story has all the elements you could want as a reader. A nice teaser that draws you in and gets you hooked, then keeps you in its clutches after mysteries begin to unfold and you race through the pages - the twists and turns the characters face; constantly on the edge of your seat hoping they survive. It’s sad to see the series coming to an end yet it’s a beautiful and fitting ending for Huntress and Gage.

[Mrs. Kenyon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gage is the leader of L’Griffe and this dragon shifter mafia takes care of illegal and legal aspects of dragon shifters on Earth. The other groups of non-humans also have their own gangs. Usually, they stay away from each other, but when the demons create The Horde, the balance of power shifts considerably. Gage knows they must conquer this new threat and, lucky for him, his love interest’s family are fierce warriors. They learn that the leader of The Horde is an old foe long thought dead. Will this group be able to overcome all the obstacles that come their way?

Gage is the eighth and final book in the Angelbound Offspring series. Bauer mentions at the beginning that she didn’t do her usually backstory reminders and that readers should have read the previous books first. I second that thought. This story jumps right in and the characters fight evil and their personal passions in their usual way … which may be confusing for those who start here. I enjoyed the cameo appearances of some of my old favorites and was sad to think this is the last book. I’ve read most of Bauer’s works, though, and who knows where they might pop up in the future.

[Ronni Adams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Delighted to have another offering from the incredibly talented Christina Bauer in my hands and this book did not disappoint.

This book focuses on both Huntress and her rhana, Gage. We have almost alternating chapters from each of them,,seeing the story unfold through their eyes.

For our couple to survive the challenges before them, travel to the past using four cleverly hidden Aeternum cubes, cubes left by Huntress' parents. 

During their visits to the past, both Huntress and Gage are able to see through the web of lies spun by Pasiphae.

This book was a total joy to read, not only for the fast paced action, but also for all the cameo appearances by characters you will have come.to know and love if you have read any of Christina's other books.

Definitely add this to your TBR pile, or better than that, buy the book and read it, you won't regret it!!

[Ashley Dawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've loved everything I've ever read by this author and have read since she started the initial Angelbound series (Myla is still my favorite character...with Lincoln). Seriously have loved every book in the series. The Offspring have had a special place in my heart and I'm so sad to see the series ending. It ended wonderfully, don't get me wrong, but I'm sad it is over.

Amazing characters, epic battles...all the action and spice you could want in a book. That is what we have here! I would absolutely read this series in order so you can enjoy it's full awesomeness. Amazing story with a bittersweet tang to it...I'm hoping to see these characters maybe in guest appearances in future books.

5/5

[Rachel]

The final book in the series. I can't say it is the best book in the series but it didn't disappoint with the coming together of all the pervious characters we have met along the way. This series is definitely aimed at YA, which as an adult can be frustrating at times but i do love the world Christina has built.

I am actually glad she is continuing on writing books in this world and focusing on the glass dragon tribe. If you love great world building or have teenage children this series is highly recommended.

[Brandy Mulder · Rating 5 out of 5]

This has everything you are hoping for in a conclusion to a story arc: old friends, new friends, mystery, magic, answers and epic confrontation. This book pulls out all the stops. I don't want it to end!! I recommend reading this series in order as you will want to know all the characters heading into this book. I shall now have to go and wallow in my sorrow that it is over but console myself with thoughts of future books heading our way.

[Denice Langley · Rating 5 out of 5]

The final book in the Angelbound Offspring series. Christina Bauer is one of my favorite fantasy authors. She is a prolific writer with many series and a whole world of wonderful characters. Both the good guys and the bad are so well developed, you'll easily have a clear mental picture of them as they fight to save their world and it's citizens. Each book is a great read but reading them in order brings more life to the series.

[Renee Winter · Rating 5 out of 5]

#8 in the Angelvound Offspring series is about Gage. Be still my heart! Gage is very busy being the law for the dragon shifter mafia, L'Griffe. But there are others who want to upset the balance! Gage and Huntress are great characters. Good story plot! Thanks #netgalley and #MonsterHouseBooks for the eARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are mine.

[Esther Haddie's Haven · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't believe its over!

I have invested so much reading time in this series, and it's a bittersweet feeling to see it come to an end. It was amazing to see all the characters return and bring this amazing adventure to a close. Makes me want to go back and read all the books over again lol

[melissa]

Fantastic ending to a lovely series. Gage and Huntress are great together and it was another fabulous book by Christina! All the faves made an appearance and I can't wait til Christina's next series!

[The Page Ladies Book Club · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great end for this series! I enjoyed all of the books and this one just brought everything together!

[Nancy (The Avid Reader) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gage is the eighth and final book in the Angelbound Offspring series. I am so sad to see the last of these awesome characters but hopefully, I will get to see them again in future books from the Angelbound world. I had a blast reading Gage as I followed all the characters through battle after battle with demons, ghouls, and other paranormal creatures.

I also enjoyed seeing characters from other books/stories in the Angelbound world. Especially my favorite character, Huntress’s great-grandmother, Myla. I loved seeing everyone fighting monsters together. I really liked seeing Myla fighting with her great-granddaughters and their rhanas.

I enjoyed reading Gage so much that I read it twice, back to back. After reading it the first time and seeing the extra content in the back of the book with the pictures of Gage, Huntress, Axyl, Bastien, Forest, Zag, and Quin I had to read it again with those imagines in my mind.

I always picture each character in my mind as I am reading but never believe that I do them or the author justice and after seeing the pictures of the characters I must say that I was right I do not do them justice at all. Having the pictures of the characters made the story so much better and way more fun.

Ghoul criminals have been stealing ghoul teenagers for months now. The teens are taken to a party and promised the world. After the party, the teens disappear. No one seems to know where the teens are taken or what happens to them but no one probably cares about a runaway. No one will ever miss a runaway as most of them probably have no friends or family or anyone to miss them if they do disappear.

Gage and Huntress have a plan to stop them. All they need is a ghoul teenage runaway. Huntress plans on going undercover as one of the runaways to find out where the teens are being taken and what is happening to them. Can Gage and Huntress stop the ghoul criminals? Can they save the teenagers from the ghoul criminals?

But their plans keep getting interrupted when demons, ghouls, or who knows what comes after them. Someone wants to take Huntress and her sisters. They know that if they can get their hands on these girls their parents will pay dearly to get them back.

Gage like all the books before it in the Angelbound Offspring series is so chocked full of action and some very awesome characters. The descriptions were written so vividly making it so much easier to see it all in my head as it was happening I felt as if I was right there in the middle of all the action. I can’t wait to read more from the Angelbound world.

As always I highly recommend Gage and all the books in the Angelbound world. Grab your copy of Gage today! Be sure and check out all the books in the Angelbound world. Because if you like reading about angels, demons, dragons, ghouls, or any other paranormal creature you will truly love Gage.

[Kate · Rating 5 out of 5]

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and it was probably my favourite of the Angelbound Offspring Series. I’m sad to see this series end. I’m glad that Christina Bauer has decided to do a follow on series called Angelbound Dragons, where each of Gage’s crew finds their rhanas. It’s Axyl’s turn first to meet his rhana Oaklee. We’ll definitely get to see more of Huntress and Gage during that series. Since this is the last book in the series all of Huntress’s extended family that we know and love from the Angelbound World all came together to save the after-realms going into chaos, all because an old enemy of Huntress’s family is planning to raise a demon horde, and become the horde absolute. I really liked the journey Huntress and Gage had to go on during this book, they became and even stronger couple. They’re both complete bad a*ses.

This book had me hooked from page one. Man, Huntress and Gage would do absolutely anything for those that they love and care about, and it was awesome seeing Huntress’s family welcome and love Gage just like he was biologically related to them. I’m glad that Huntress got to find out that she actually had birth parents, and she wasn’t from the birth tree like her familiar Doofus told her. It was such a bittersweet moment though.I loved the bonus material that featured some of the images that couldn’t fit in the book and a bonus chapter. It was a nice surprise and I loved getting to see what Gage’s crew look like, some of them were a surprise like Bastien. I’m looking forward to reading more books from the Angelbound World in the future. I’ve already pre-ordered Lady Reaper (Angelbound Origins) Book 10, Angry Gods (Angelbound Origins) and Archenemy (Xavier Trilogy) Book 1. I’d definitely recommend this book, series, universe and author to everyone.

[Anna Fox · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was good to see all of my old friends make an appearance in this final Angelbound Offspring book. Huntress and Gage make a good pair. They are supportive of each other. It was a fun read.

Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for my eARC in exchange for an honest review.