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Jewel Bonds #3
An Exception
Riot faithfully served his lord for two decades, putting his mage skills to use helping to fight the beasts in the Territories and to make the lives of the castle inhabitants easier. When his lord dies, he is replaced by a younger man with no interest in retaining a man of Riot’s age and old-fashioned notions. His position lost, his belongings confiscated, with barely any coin to his name, Riot flounders in a world that seems to have no place for him, desperate for whatever work he can find—but adamant he will not break the rules he has lived by his entire life.
36 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 5, 2012
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June 11, 2012
4.5 stars
In Ms. Derr's world, homosexuality has never been an issue. Age, look, and yes, economic status matter. But not love between men. As a result, she can focus on the romantic side of the story without having to put any energy on bigot characters.
An Exception is the third story in "Jewel" series. While there's no characters from the previous books made appearance (beyond one time mentioning Scilsor and Johnan), the world is the same. A mage has jewel that would change color following the soldier's eye color with whom he bonded.
Riot (what a riot name!) was a 42-old mage. He's never been bonded before. When the Lord whom he served for decades died and replaced by a young Lord that not only seek for total submission but also sexual favor, Riot chose to leave the service. He kept his principle: never mix business and pleasure. Not that he wanted to sleep with the new Lord, though. After all, the young lord is everything he despised: arrogant, stupid, etc.
Riot met Coroe, a much younger soldier who was looking for a mage to work together guarding his princess. Slowly, their attraction to each other was blooming. Riot now was put in a dilemma: Would he keep his principle of separation business and pleasure, or give in to the pull from the handsome soldier?
I like reading this book. It felt familiar, like meeting old friends and got an update of what happened with him.
As other reviewers stated, I also wished this too be a bit longer...
In Ms. Derr's world, homosexuality has never been an issue. Age, look, and yes, economic status matter. But not love between men. As a result, she can focus on the romantic side of the story without having to put any energy on bigot characters.
An Exception is the third story in "Jewel" series. While there's no characters from the previous books made appearance (beyond one time mentioning Scilsor and Johnan), the world is the same. A mage has jewel that would change color following the soldier's eye color with whom he bonded.
Riot (what a riot name!) was a 42-old mage. He's never been bonded before. When the Lord whom he served for decades died and replaced by a young Lord that not only seek for total submission but also sexual favor, Riot chose to leave the service. He kept his principle: never mix business and pleasure. Not that he wanted to sleep with the new Lord, though. After all, the young lord is everything he despised: arrogant, stupid, etc.
Riot met Coroe, a much younger soldier who was looking for a mage to work together guarding his princess. Slowly, their attraction to each other was blooming. Riot now was put in a dilemma: Would he keep his principle of separation business and pleasure, or give in to the pull from the handsome soldier?
I like reading this book. It felt familiar, like meeting old friends and got an update of what happened with him.
As other reviewers stated, I also wished this too be a bit longer...
March 27, 2020
3.75 stars
Another good addition for the series. I liked Riot and felt for him when we find out about his world being turned upside down when his friend is killed and he is cast out. The misunderstanding between him and Caroe is worked out pretty quickly and they end up working together well.
Another good addition for the series. I liked Riot and felt for him when we find out about his world being turned upside down when his friend is killed and he is cast out. The misunderstanding between him and Caroe is worked out pretty quickly and they end up working together well.
February 25, 2014
Another sweet read.
Short but satisfying, leaving me with just a slight hunger for more, I still need some payback on Riot's behalf.
But the overall connection between Riot and Coroe was lovely.
Short but satisfying, leaving me with just a slight hunger for more, I still need some payback on Riot's behalf.
But the overall connection between Riot and Coroe was lovely.
September 3, 2012
3.5 stars
Riot is a 42-year-old unbonded mage, who finds himself back on the street after refusing to provide certain service to the new younger lord of the castle he used to work. Riot never mixes business with pleasure. But when a young warrior, Coroe, offers a job escorting a lady who is going to meet her bethroted -- and Riot is attracted to Coroe, he wonders if he can make an exception to the rule.
This is the "last" Megan Derr's stories I have during my marathon read -- at least for awhile. While it is listed as Jewel Bonds #3, unfortunately, none of the previous characters appeared here; although the name Jenohn and Selsor are mentioned in passing.
Riot is sweet, and I like that he's over 40-years old. He has been slightly apathetic with the idea of being bonded, and have been familiar with his gray jewels, until the younger Coroe comes into his life.
It's another sweet story, which as usual, stops when it's getting good *sigh*. I do think the story lacks interaction between Riot and Coroe though, like for example, I'd love to see they play chess as Riot hinted that it's what he likes to do. Thus my rating of 3.5 stars. Nevertheless, I really love this world Megan Derr creates! I'm happy to be back to this world of mage and warrior...
Riot is a 42-year-old unbonded mage, who finds himself back on the street after refusing to provide certain service to the new younger lord of the castle he used to work. Riot never mixes business with pleasure. But when a young warrior, Coroe, offers a job escorting a lady who is going to meet her bethroted -- and Riot is attracted to Coroe, he wonders if he can make an exception to the rule.
This is the "last" Megan Derr's stories I have during my marathon read -- at least for awhile. While it is listed as Jewel Bonds #3, unfortunately, none of the previous characters appeared here; although the name Jenohn and Selsor are mentioned in passing.
Riot is sweet, and I like that he's over 40-years old. He has been slightly apathetic with the idea of being bonded, and have been familiar with his gray jewels, until the younger Coroe comes into his life.
It's another sweet story, which as usual, stops when it's getting good *sigh*. I do think the story lacks interaction between Riot and Coroe though, like for example, I'd love to see they play chess as Riot hinted that it's what he likes to do. Thus my rating of 3.5 stars. Nevertheless, I really love this world Megan Derr creates! I'm happy to be back to this world of mage and warrior...
July 7, 2018
Sweet, exciting, and too short.
I just love Derr's books, but they are expensive when they're so short and I'm charged nearly the same amount as for a novel. Yet, her stories are satisfying, even without sex pouring out of every page, and her characters get to know each other well, so as readers, so do we. Riot and Coroe are opposites meant for each other, and like so many of Derr's stories, teaches us that love comes to us in the darkest of times, and it's better to look forward and appreciate all you had and have instead of dwelling on horrible past events. Theirs is a story of hope and a joyful, yet unknown future.
I just love Derr's books, but they are expensive when they're so short and I'm charged nearly the same amount as for a novel. Yet, her stories are satisfying, even without sex pouring out of every page, and her characters get to know each other well, so as readers, so do we. Riot and Coroe are opposites meant for each other, and like so many of Derr's stories, teaches us that love comes to us in the darkest of times, and it's better to look forward and appreciate all you had and have instead of dwelling on horrible past events. Theirs is a story of hope and a joyful, yet unknown future.
July 24, 2012
Ms Derr has the talent of making even a short story feel complete, which is not to say, I wouldn't love for her to make them longer! :)
Riot has worked his entire career for the same Lord, when he dies, Riot has to make the tough decision to no longer work for the scumbag that took his place.
He leaves the castle with almost nothing, and thanks to the new lord not even a good reputation.
But then comes Coroe a young fighter in need of a Mage....
A quick and very enjoyable story.
Riot has worked his entire career for the same Lord, when he dies, Riot has to make the tough decision to no longer work for the scumbag that took his place.
He leaves the castle with almost nothing, and thanks to the new lord not even a good reputation.
But then comes Coroe a young fighter in need of a Mage....
A quick and very enjoyable story.
September 9, 2020
3.75 stars
Brief review for the trilogy. Lovely high fantasy stories set in or around a college of magic, relatable likeable main characters, and a unique system of bejeweled bonding magic. The world building was a bit skimpy but expected for three such brief tales. Even reading around the standard early-Derr poor editing, I recommend this charming trio of short stories.
Brief review for the trilogy. Lovely high fantasy stories set in or around a college of magic, relatable likeable main characters, and a unique system of bejeweled bonding magic. The world building was a bit skimpy but expected for three such brief tales. Even reading around the standard early-Derr poor editing, I recommend this charming trio of short stories.
August 6, 2020
My least favourite of the series. It didn't hold much charm.
Some one get Megan Derr an editor!
Some one get Megan Derr an editor!
June 11, 2012
Review posted at The Armchair Reader.
4.5 stars
All of my friends and reader buddies know I have a huge, almost fanatic obsession with Megan Derr's stories. I gobble them up as soon as I can. While I enjoy her longer works, I love her short stories. They're quick, they're always extremely well based in a world, seemingly given just as much attention as her longer works, and they always make me feel good. I'm so happy that she's continuing the Jewel Bonds series. Over the last year and a half I've read An Admirer several times, then recently Kiss the Rain, which went back before the first story and introduced us to how Selsor and Jehnonn came together. And while I loved that story too, I have to admit that with An Exception, Ms. Derr took me back to that love and wonder of the world she gave me with An Admirer.
Riot is such a wonderful character. A mage, he's passed forty and finds himself out of home and job after his former lord dies and his successor, a pompous young lord, require's Riot to perform certain "duties" to keep his position. But while Riot is loyal, he also has strong principles and a strong sense of self, and when he won't allow himself to become the young lord's plaything, is thrown out into the city with barely anything to his name. But Riot is incredibly skilled and lucky when he is approached by a passing warrior who needs to retain a mage for passage to get his charge across the mountains for her wedding. Riot is tempted by Coroe, young but skilled and incredibly beautiful. But the principles he kept that got him thrown out of the city castle mean that he doesn't mix business with pleasure, no matter how much he wants to. He's never met a warrior he wanted to bond with before, and his jewels remain the off-white grey his hair is turning, but the journey will undoubtedly bring the men closer together.
I think what makes this story successful in relation to the others in the series is that is really concentrates on the relationship instead of the world. As such, the world comes through the men and their relationship. Kiss the Rain was the only book where I felt like the story focused on a magical mystery as well as the relationship, and while I enjoyed it as I did the rest, I felt like it was maybe a little less successful as written in the short form. In this story, I really felt the return to the original story in style, and I enjoyed that because it works. There is no plot other than the couple in question's romance, so there isn't really much to diverge attention away from that. It gives the relationship the room it needs to flourish, and even though there are gaps in time and such because it is a short story, the tone of these stories are light, so they work.
I don't know if Megan Derr will continue this series, but I'll be a reader for life and I'd love to read more!
4.5 stars
All of my friends and reader buddies know I have a huge, almost fanatic obsession with Megan Derr's stories. I gobble them up as soon as I can. While I enjoy her longer works, I love her short stories. They're quick, they're always extremely well based in a world, seemingly given just as much attention as her longer works, and they always make me feel good. I'm so happy that she's continuing the Jewel Bonds series. Over the last year and a half I've read An Admirer several times, then recently Kiss the Rain, which went back before the first story and introduced us to how Selsor and Jehnonn came together. And while I loved that story too, I have to admit that with An Exception, Ms. Derr took me back to that love and wonder of the world she gave me with An Admirer.
Riot is such a wonderful character. A mage, he's passed forty and finds himself out of home and job after his former lord dies and his successor, a pompous young lord, require's Riot to perform certain "duties" to keep his position. But while Riot is loyal, he also has strong principles and a strong sense of self, and when he won't allow himself to become the young lord's plaything, is thrown out into the city with barely anything to his name. But Riot is incredibly skilled and lucky when he is approached by a passing warrior who needs to retain a mage for passage to get his charge across the mountains for her wedding. Riot is tempted by Coroe, young but skilled and incredibly beautiful. But the principles he kept that got him thrown out of the city castle mean that he doesn't mix business with pleasure, no matter how much he wants to. He's never met a warrior he wanted to bond with before, and his jewels remain the off-white grey his hair is turning, but the journey will undoubtedly bring the men closer together.
I think what makes this story successful in relation to the others in the series is that is really concentrates on the relationship instead of the world. As such, the world comes through the men and their relationship. Kiss the Rain was the only book where I felt like the story focused on a magical mystery as well as the relationship, and while I enjoyed it as I did the rest, I felt like it was maybe a little less successful as written in the short form. In this story, I really felt the return to the original story in style, and I enjoyed that because it works. There is no plot other than the couple in question's romance, so there isn't really much to diverge attention away from that. It gives the relationship the room it needs to flourish, and even though there are gaps in time and such because it is a short story, the tone of these stories are light, so they work.
I don't know if Megan Derr will continue this series, but I'll be a reader for life and I'd love to read more!
June 11, 2012
Rating: 3.5 stars
I like the world in which the story is set but my favorite of the three books is still An Admirer.
In this story there is an older mage, Riot, who thought he was set and his future secure untill the lord he was working for died and the new one turned out to be a scumbag, who destroyed Riot's reputation and threw him out, because the mage didn't want to have any sexual relations with him.
The story was pretty short and all happened very fast and convenient. Of course when Riot started searching for work there appears a deligation who need a mage and while there are some difficulties the romance happens pretty fast. I didn't feel the conection to the characters or any romantic feelings they had for each other.
Still it's a a nice story and well written, it just didn't have a spark the first book in the series had.
I like the world in which the story is set but my favorite of the three books is still An Admirer.
In this story there is an older mage, Riot, who thought he was set and his future secure untill the lord he was working for died and the new one turned out to be a scumbag, who destroyed Riot's reputation and threw him out, because the mage didn't want to have any sexual relations with him.
The story was pretty short and all happened very fast and convenient. Of course when Riot started searching for work there appears a deligation who need a mage and while there are some difficulties the romance happens pretty fast. I didn't feel the conection to the characters or any romantic feelings they had for each other.
Still it's a a nice story and well written, it just didn't have a spark the first book in the series had.
June 15, 2012
This was book #3 in the Jewel Bonds series and I really enjoyed it but I wish it was just a little bit longer. I enjoy this world that Miss Derr has developed with bonded mages and soldiers and the ability for the bonding to allow both the mages and soldiers to perform at higher capacities. I really liked the characters of Riot and Coroe and how their relationship develops. I just wish that it was a little long so that Gravington could get his just desserts in the end. I thought it could have used a little more closure at the end.
November 10, 2022
Riot is a mage who was working for a friend, the leader of the city, when his friend died. The capital sent a replacement for the leader of the city, but they sent an asshole who propositioned Riot. When Riot refused, the asshole ruined Riot's reputation and he's been having a hard time finding work ever since. He almost gets a job with a soldier, Coroe, who is escorting a lady to her betrothed to be married...since they'll have to venture through monster-lade territory. However, before Riot can show up for the job, Coroe learns of his reputation and turns him down. They meet up later when Riot saves all their bacon from a monster. Coroe ends up hiring him. They bond accidentally (under duress, in the heat of battle, nonconsensually) and now they're kind of tied to each other until they can sever the bond. But after a while, neither is sure they even want to.
Cute but very forgettable story. Neither of the characters really stand out to me and their romance is kind of ho-hum. I read this 2 days ago and I can't remember much about the story beyond the Wyvern and them having to kill its babies and Riot killing a Metal Wyrm in order to save Coroe. The monsters were memorable. They do have a happy ending, and it's sweet...but this is also a clean romance and these two lack passion. I enjoyed the reading experience, but this one was meh compared to the others in the series.
Cute but very forgettable story. Neither of the characters really stand out to me and their romance is kind of ho-hum. I read this 2 days ago and I can't remember much about the story beyond the Wyvern and them having to kill its babies and Riot killing a Metal Wyrm in order to save Coroe. The monsters were memorable. They do have a happy ending, and it's sweet...but this is also a clean romance and these two lack passion. I enjoyed the reading experience, but this one was meh compared to the others in the series.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 13, 2020
I like the switch of image of the mage and warrior, and the interaction. I'm also softer with novella than novels. XD
The whole narrative feels somehow a bit shojo manga, with at least one of the characters being over sensitive with potential competition, drunk confessions, suppressed urges due to principle and consequent inner dramas, but I like it all right.
The whole narrative feels somehow a bit shojo manga, with at least one of the characters being over sensitive with potential competition, drunk confessions, suppressed urges due to principle and consequent inner dramas, but I like it all right.
May 8, 2022
Aww probably my favorite book in the series.
June 21, 2012
Meeeeeegaaaaaan!!! It was too short! 
Ahem. I liked both Riot and Coroe.
And I liked the book, although my favorite will always be "Kiss the Rain".
Well, another great story by Megan.
Ahem. I liked both Riot and Coroe.
And I liked the book, although my favorite will always be "Kiss the Rain".Well, another great story by Megan.
July 1, 2024
This is the second edition and differs slightly from the first editon (which I've read before), but no major differences (the editing is STILL horrible with wrong or missing or misspelled words).
I really liked this short story, though it is a shame that it was so short and glossed over a lot.
Could be read as a standalone, but doesn't really explain about knights, mages and bonding.
I really liked this short story, though it is a shame that it was so short and glossed over a lot.
Could be read as a standalone, but doesn't really explain about knights, mages and bonding.
September 23, 2014
3.5 Stars
Riot and Coroe were sweet. Riot had a heart-wrenching tale and Coroe had his faults but all worked out in the end. However, I wish there was more relationship development between the two MCs.
Bottom line: Good but my least favorite of the series.
Riot and Coroe were sweet. Riot had a heart-wrenching tale and Coroe had his faults but all worked out in the end. However, I wish there was more relationship development between the two MCs.
Bottom line: Good but my least favorite of the series.
January 30, 2016
Disappointed. This book doesn't contain more detail of the Jewel Bonds universe. The plot is plain, short and shallow.
November 21, 2016
I have been going through a bad period, every book I have come close to, is terrible.
The first one already stretched my patience, this one had no chance at all.
The first one already stretched my patience, this one had no chance at all.
December 1, 2016
I know this is a short story, but it just felt incomplete.
July 17, 2020
This is the third (for now) book in the Jewel Bonds series. I've reviewed the other two books (An Admirer and Kiss the Rain). Chronologically this book is the middle one but they do not have to be read in any specific order. The couple in the second book appear in all three books but in this book are only referenced. This is a MM romance sent in a fantasy universe of mages and knights who are bonded to them.
Megan Derr is one of my top three authors so it is no surprise I love this book. It is a short read - something I can re-read in one sitting to give myself amusement and comfort. I need that right now.
Most/many mage/knight pairs bond early either in the mage academy or soon thereafter. Riot however is 42 and has never found a knight to bond with. Now that he has lost his job of the last 20 years, he is looking more for work and a new home than a knight.
Coroe isn't sure about bonding. It is coming back in fashion but he has had to fire the last two mages he worked with. When Riot shares the party Coroe is escorting, they bond in a dangerous situation - not the normal type of bond. They then must decide whether to stay together or part.
Since this is a romance with a HEA I'm sure you know the answer. But the fun is seeing how they get there. Enjoy! The books is a pleasure.
Megan Derr is one of my top three authors so it is no surprise I love this book. It is a short read - something I can re-read in one sitting to give myself amusement and comfort. I need that right now.
Most/many mage/knight pairs bond early either in the mage academy or soon thereafter. Riot however is 42 and has never found a knight to bond with. Now that he has lost his job of the last 20 years, he is looking more for work and a new home than a knight.
Coroe isn't sure about bonding. It is coming back in fashion but he has had to fire the last two mages he worked with. When Riot shares the party Coroe is escorting, they bond in a dangerous situation - not the normal type of bond. They then must decide whether to stay together or part.
Since this is a romance with a HEA I'm sure you know the answer. But the fun is seeing how they get there. Enjoy! The books is a pleasure.
September 10, 2024
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2024 Reread and review
This is the third book in her mage and soldier pairings.
The premise is that those with measurable magic can survive the jewel implantation process and, can work with a soldier, combining magic with strength. At the time of the story, such pairings are legendary … and hoped for.
Riot had given up on a jewel bond pairing long ago, and had used his talents to protect a town. Until a new governor was appointed, who thought Riot would serve best on his back. When refused, he trashed Riot’s reputation, confiscated his possessions and, it would seem, his friends.
Coroe is a soldier, entrusted by his lord to transport his sister to her new husband’s home. However, the mages employed for the journey have been less than satisfactory. When Coroe finds an unemployed mage of experience, he initially hires Riot, then reneges because of the rumors.
But, Riot is truly experienced in the hazards of traveling that area, and after helping dispatch a deadly beast, finds himself battle-bonded to Coroe. It surprises both of them. And,continuing the journey works out well for all concerned.
2024 Reread and review
This is the third book in her mage and soldier pairings.
The premise is that those with measurable magic can survive the jewel implantation process and, can work with a soldier, combining magic with strength. At the time of the story, such pairings are legendary … and hoped for.
Riot had given up on a jewel bond pairing long ago, and had used his talents to protect a town. Until a new governor was appointed, who thought Riot would serve best on his back. When refused, he trashed Riot’s reputation, confiscated his possessions and, it would seem, his friends.
Coroe is a soldier, entrusted by his lord to transport his sister to her new husband’s home. However, the mages employed for the journey have been less than satisfactory. When Coroe finds an unemployed mage of experience, he initially hires Riot, then reneges because of the rumors.
But, Riot is truly experienced in the hazards of traveling that area, and after helping dispatch a deadly beast, finds himself battle-bonded to Coroe. It surprises both of them. And,continuing the journey works out well for all concerned.
May 17, 2017
As is almost always the case Megan Derr has brought an entire world to life in just a couple of pages. Even if this is the only book of the series you have read you feel as if it is everything you need to know although there is a brief mention, probably no more then a sentence which mentions one of the previous couples brought together early in the series.
I love her characters a lot but it is the unique details she brings with them, she has a firm grasp on who these people are and what the world around them is, blending it all to make you feel at home. As with all her books, this is Slash (male/male) but the physical relationship takes a back seat to the story, being more implied than shown. I love how the main character, Riot, is an older man... something most of this genre seems to ignore.
I love her characters a lot but it is the unique details she brings with them, she has a firm grasp on who these people are and what the world around them is, blending it all to make you feel at home. As with all her books, this is Slash (male/male) but the physical relationship takes a back seat to the story, being more implied than shown. I love how the main character, Riot, is an older man... something most of this genre seems to ignore.
August 3, 2017
A last short in the Jewel Bonds world following a disgraced mage who finds himself without work after twenty years because the new Lord of the land doesn't like that he will say no. Out of work and alone, mage Riot hopes a job with the younger fighter Coroe will get him out of the city long enough to remove himself from all the rumours, as well as give him enough money to start over. What Riot finds if that if you cannot ever make a bend in life you may remove yourself from some of the best changes you will ever have. Very sweet.
January 3, 2021
Ironically, this book was the reason I chose to read the Jewel Bonds series, but it turned out to be my least favorite of the three. I initially wanted to read the book because Riot and Coroe were featured in a short epilogue in one of Derr's Little Moments books, and I was intrigued enough by the characters to seek them out in their original story.
If I'm honest, the story goes so quickly that I really can't remember why I gave this one three stars in the moment. I think I just liked it less than the first two books. I did reread the short epilogue in Little Moments after reading this story and that definitely helped the story, but as presented, it just fell a little flat for me. Always happy to see older characters being represented, though!
If I'm honest, the story goes so quickly that I really can't remember why I gave this one three stars in the moment. I think I just liked it less than the first two books. I did reread the short epilogue in Little Moments after reading this story and that definitely helped the story, but as presented, it just fell a little flat for me. Always happy to see older characters being represented, though!
July 22, 2023
Hey, this protagonist had a good family, that was a nice change. There are several problems with this story, but I enjoyed in despite them. If you looked at the one highlight, you know a phrase is repeated too often. Once again, the MC is ostracized and not defended, even after years of service. This was not the best theme, but it was over a decade ago. A writer's gotta start somewhere.
Another nice touch is the age gap. It lends weight to the delay in communicating, something many a romance writer fails to do, so kudos, well done.
Another nice touch is the age gap. It lends weight to the delay in communicating, something many a romance writer fails to do, so kudos, well done.
October 15, 2017
The third story set in the Jewel Bonds series, this is barely related to vols. 1 and 2, nevertheless. Usually I don't much care for love stories with a big age difference of the MCs (mostly the dynamic is quite predictable there), but Megan made it work for me, as usual ... I loved Coroe and the way he made Riot 'blossom'. BUT: it was far too short and I would have loved to know more.
January 24, 2019
An older mage is unjustly booted from his long-time appointment, and a younger fighter happens to need a mage on short notice. It's a believable story of how two different men might come to bond, and how they work out their differences. I'd like more in this storyverse, but this tale is a good read.
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December 26, 2020Loved it
The characterization and story telling were great! Would read again, highly recommend this series. It’s perfect for cozy cold nights to burrito blanket with cocoa nearby and enjoy a good read.
The characterization and story telling were great! Would read again, highly recommend this series. It’s perfect for cozy cold nights to burrito blanket with cocoa nearby and enjoy a good read.
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