Chapters 15 - 20
(view spoiler)[ I’m glad that something is finally happening, but I wanted more detailed scenes of Hayden meeting the other wolves and seeing how this is going to work.
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Chapters 8 - 14
(view spoiler)[ I know that this is about them healing but it stills feels like separate stories and not the pack as a whole. It’s probably just because the perspectives focus on their own stories so the pack interactions aren’t shown as much.
Also, I’m finding it increasingly annoying that everyone is in the know with Hayden being left out. He’s helped and is willing to do so much but they’re all still keeping him in the dark. Even Kel and Rio seem to know more because of their spying/sentinel abilities.
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Chapters 1 - 7
(view spoiler)[ I don’t think I’m going to continue with the series after this book. I really like the idea but I want better characters/perspectives. I like Kennedy but I wasn’t expecting her situation and I kind of don’t care.
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Chapter 25 - Epilogue
(view spoiler)[ Nothing has really been resolved, but I’m not continuing with the series either way.
Larry was one of the kidnappers, but what evidence did they have to put him in prison? I don’t think anything was mentioned about Talon’s case and I don’t think finding Colin’s wallet on him counts for much.
Even though Larry won’t give up the other two, the epilogue gave the answer for the third guy’s identity. Would that be another thing that’s dragged out because Jonah and Talon won’t talk about the birth mark?
The rose does make me curious about who put it there and why, but I’m definitely not continuing with the rest of the books.
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Chapters 17 - 24
(view spoiler)[ Is this going to be solved in this book or is it going to be dragged out into the rest of the series? It doesn’t seem like anything is being found out.
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Chapters 9 - 16
(view spoiler)[ Talon and Jade’s communication is still a problem. Talon could have mentioned his suspicion when Jade said she saw Nico and Larry talking. Jade could have told him about Larry tasking her with investigating the Steels, and maybe even saying something about his missing toe.
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Prologue - Chapter 8
(view spoiler)[ Did Larry and Nico meet up to discuss Colin?
I know that Talon is dealing with his own issues, but his reaction didn't make sense. He could have still met up with her some times (he wasn't in therapy sessions 24/7) and not just ditch her throughout the whole situation with her mother.
I was waiting for Talon to meet Nico, but the tattoo was covered up! How long is this going to be dragged out for?
Talon not remembering exactly how he managed to return home is interesting. One of the kidnappers had to have helped him, but why?
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ReviewBuddy readPages: 592
Category: 3: MC makes a major decision
How it fits: Lizanne eventually decides
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ReviewBuddy readPages: 592
Word: Mayonnaise
How it fits: the drAconIS MEmoriA series by anthONY ryaN
Sibil wrote: "I am sorry I wasn't really present for this buddy read!
Chapters 33-end..."(view spoiler)[ I don't think I had anything against Silverpin, but she only appeared during the action scenes so there weren't enough scenes showing her communicating/interacting with the others, which didn't give me a chance to like her. I was shocked too! I'm curious how she was able to connect with the White. She was Blood-blessed but there were plenty of Blood-blessed children so was she chosen at random?
I'm not entirely clear on that either. It seemed like they were being controlled like the Spoiled (complete mind control where they have no thoughts of their own), but some of the drakes were able to resist. I think it could be related to their intelligence levels because it seemed like the Blacks were the most intelligent and they (or Lutharon at least) were able to think for themselves, and it even seemed like the Black at the beginning knew that something was wrong and was afraid.
I agree, but I think that they're going to have to work with the drakes now, especially with so many Whites.
I really liked how Lizanne handled that whole situation too. I agree that I thought there would be more opposition to her taking the lead, but she mentions herself that Madame created an environment for herself where she was basically able to do anything she wanted. I was mostly surprised with how easily Cralmoor went along with her plan. I'm excited to see if Clay and Cralmoor see each other again.
I was surprised too, but really happy that Hilemore finally meets one of the other two. I'm really hoping that the next book picks up where this one left off because I want to see how they'll trust each other enough for Clay to tell Hilemore where they need to go.
I completely understand that. I really enjoyed this book too and I'm going to continue with the series, hopefully in February.
(hide spoiler)]Thanks for the buddy read! I thought that it was really fun reading this book with you.
ReviewPages: 384
Category: 2: MC is the eldest child
How it fits: Yaz is the eldest (she has a younger brother)
ReviewBuddy readPages: 288
Category: 9: Author's initials in T
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How it fits: Helen Hardt
ReviewBuddy readPages: 288
Word: Make Believe
How it fits:
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Chapters 27 - 34
(view spoiler)[ So Larry is one of the men, but what’s the point of this investigation? What could he possibly have against the Steels when he got away with what he did and it seems like they even got money (I’m assuming the five million Jade found went to them)?
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Chapters 18 - 26
(view spoiler)[ I just want to get to the court date, Talon going to therapy like he said he would, Jade finding out, or Jade telling Talon about the phoenix tattoo on Nico (which was conveniently omitted).
I’m curious to see which way this is going to go when they find the men eventually. Are they going to prosecute (although would it be too late and using what evidence?) or is Talon going to kill them?
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I had the same reaction. There’s enough drama,
(view spoiler)[I don’t think Colin needs to be added to it.
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Chapters 10 - 17
(view spoiler)[ Even though the search both of the MCs went on wasn’t very detailed, I like that something was happening at least.
Their I love yous made me think back on their interactions and I don’t think they’ve had any real conversations. Their interactions consist of: sex, there was a date but I think it was interrupted, and Talon freaking out or being closed off while Jade tries to get through to him.
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Chapters 1 - 9
(view spoiler)[ This is ridiculous. Talon’s constant back and forth, Jade letting him and taking him back every time. Nico having a phoenix tattoo, Talon’s horse being called phoenix, and now Jade suddenly having a desire for a phoenix tattoo. Julie’s appearance and how that’s handled.
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